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Celebrate and share the joy of Independence day by sending Patriotic Greetings and scraps and cards. Enjoy and spread the spirit of Indian Independence. Celebrate this August 15th with patriotic Independence Greeting messages, Orkut scrap messages and comments to wish your friends and fellow Indian's a great independance day.
Independence day Greeting Cards, Independence day Scraps and other patriotic messages to wish Happy Independence day. Lets remember the great souls who fought for our freedom. Independence Day Greetings 2010
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This week my husband is on Spring Break and so begins a week of divide and conquer parenting, one of my very favorite things. He had a bunch of un-fun errands to run today, so he took Bub (no spring break for him!) to school while I get to hang out with my best girl and buy last minute things for everyone Easter baskets, (including my husband as we still get baskets for each other.)
I’ve got several things to do with just Bub, including a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party and an Easter egg dying playdate, both of which are considerably harder to manage with the little brunette tornado in tow.
AND, as if I planned it that way, the kids have their dentist appointments on Friday so we can all go together and spend some quality time listening to the hygienists tell Bub that he’s frightening all of the other patients, so if he could just take his freak out down a notch, everyone would appreciate it.
We’ve also made a list of fun things to get done, like starting a little container garden (I’m mostly excited about the cute garden stakes I found,) and maybe a little day trip later in the week. You know, because nothing will be crowded while half of the world is on Spring Break. (I’m lobbying for a trip to the corner park, because crowds make me twitchy.)
Of course we have Easter this weekend, which means lots of spoiling from the grandparents, and Easter egg hunts galore.
What’s on your agenda for the week?
Fun that you and your husband get each other Easter baskets! That reminds me, we need to pick them up for our kids!!!
that reminds me...I need to order more easter baskets!
Please let me know how that container garden works. We live in an apartment and I miss my garden.
We are going to Northern California for the week! Very excited
You are too adorable with trading baskets. You probably do stockings for each other too, huh? I'm getting a special basket for my husband because his birthday falls on Easter this year. I'll be the only one without a basket on Sunday...first world problems, I know.
My girl's spring break isn't until the 9th so a very normal week is planned for us until Friday where we kick off birthday weekend! Date dinner on Fri, Angels game on Saturday, and Easter brunch on Sunday. Fun, fun.
Oh yes, we do stockings. Ours are bigger than the kid's! My husband takes his holiday gift giving very seriously.
P.S. I want to know about the container garden too! Tutorial please!
We had spring break last week, and it was a blast. I'm thinking I might still sneak over to the pool with Tyler today. :)
The weather is perfect this week! My husband has been going everyday.
We have Spring Break next week, which means Grandma has the kids All. The. Time. ugh LOL Except for one day, my gracious sister is taking all of them to Legoland.
Our Spring Break is next week and we have nothing planned but I couldn't be happier. Though we are going to stay in Newport for Easter so that should be fun!
I Love the photos! We're laying low this Spring Break...but definitely celebrating Easter with brunch and some fun activities for the kids
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J.T. asks from Oradell, NJ on April 19, 2012
Do You Expect Your Children to Be Better or Worse off Financially?
I've heard our kids are the first generation that likely won't have a higher standard of living than their parents. I tend to agree and I worry about it a lot. How do you feel? It's one reason I didn't want more than 2 children but it seems like most people don't think that way. I also continue to work bc I got lucky with my job and figure they likely won't be as lucky so want to save money to help them if they need it. Not spoil them... But help with a downpayment on a house or something like that. I don't want to see either of my daughters really really struggling to have a decent life. Does any one else worry so much? I tend to think our expectations of lifestyle are set by how we grow up. I'm better off financially as an adult than my parents were so while some people may think I'm "poor", relative to how I grew up I feel good. I have friends though who grew up with fairly wealthy parents and now my friends are struggling a bit and I think how much harder it must be on them. They probably had a different set of expectations going into adulthood... So part of me watches how we do things like vacations bc I dont' want my kids to be so used to really nice vacations in case they can't afford that when they grow up. Am I crazy?
So What Happened?™
Nikki - I forget there are perfect people like you. But maybe I don't think your lifestyle is such a success.... Glad you do. And I don't think they're going to be failures!!! I just know of and hear of many many people who are super smart and have Phd's etc who are struggling. My husband has people apply for jobs at his company he interviews who are brilliant with Phd's from places like MIT and they can't find a decent job! That scares me. It has NOTHING to do with thinking my kids are going to be losers. It has to do with even if they're very accomplished, it seems like they might still struggle. Read this board and how many people seem very stressed out. I guess all those people didn't have perfect parents like yours or are losers since they're are struggling...
My question isn't about enabling my kids to be dependent on me or not ambitious. It's wondering if people think their kids are going to have the same, better or lesser standard of living. That's all!
ETA: Nikki - I didn't say I expect my children won't be able to take care of themselves. Geez. There's a difference between being self sufficient and really struggling though. And you again are saying I'm a bad mother. "You hope my children can overcome this." My horrible, horrible motherign skills... So many things I could say to you from reading your posts/answers and seeing your picture but I won't. I didn't know being pregnant makes people mean.
And I didn't say no vacations of course.
Thank you for the other encouraging answers. A lot of good points and insights.
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B.B. answers from San Antonio on April 19, 2012
I teach 10th graders, and I have two children of my own. I don't think you are crazy at all. I honestly believe (totally my opinion) that the top three things that we can do for our children, in the hopes of their being better off than our generation are:
1. Instill a good work ethic. FAR too many kids miss school or assignments because mom or dad come to pick them up to take them to lunch, they stay out late on a Thursday to go to a midnight showing of a movie with their parents, or they just "don't feel like coming to school" so their parents let them stay home. This is doing nothing (in my opinion) other than setting them up to believe that when they get to college, and the professor won't hound them about coming to class, or missing assignment deadlines, that they will be able to explain their way out of it. I understand the occasional lunch, or mommy and me day, but, seriously, it happens all together WAY too often.
2. Establish financial responsibility at a young age. I watch parents in stores (and please understand, I am by NO means saying I am perfect - far from it) buy their kids toys to get them to stop whining - rewarding bad behavior. I also see students in classes that can't afford deoderant, but they have the latest I-phone. Priorities. Teach them to save - not live paycheck to paycheck. I did that for FAR too many years of my life, and I pray my kids never will.
3. Stop saving them every time they fail. Learning how to overcome failure or things that don't go according to plan is part of life. I have parents call me after their child fails a quiz, which is not the end of the world, and want them to do re-takes or corrections, which goes against our policy that is handed out in the syllabus in the start of the year. It sounds like a minor thing, but life doesn't always give do-overs. Instead have them learn from their mistakes. Correct it, on their own, and see where they went wrong. That, in the end, will teach them problem solving skills, which will take them much further in life than my quiz ever will.
Just my opinion. Hoping for the best for you and yours.
B
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T.F. answers from Dallas on April 19, 2012
Ok, first of all.... hormones must be getting to Nikki these last few days so take her advice with a grain of salt... move on. I am sure I will be attacked next.
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Your question... I feel like a lot of it depends on how the children are raised, what their expectations are and how hard they want to work to achieve their goals.
Do I think my daughter will have the current lifestyle we have right now when she is out of college... I don't know. There are too many factors into play right now.
I was raised in a divorced family, split and divided every weekend with one side pulling against the other... UGH I was not raised in a wealthy home or lifestyle. I started working at 13 to get the he-- OUT of the situation as I saw it and I worked my way through college with academic scholarships and paying my way through.
Move ahead... I am also married (23 yrs) to a high achiever, smart man, educated from 2 of the best colleges in the nation. He too, came from a broken home and he managed to pay his way through college on a golf scholarship and maintain good grades.
We have a 17 yr old daughter (one child by choice). College, hard work, good work ethic has been modeled to her since day 1. College was never an option in her mind... her mindset is which one and she only wants to go to a top 25. Her college fund, wedding and house fund are not "my kid's a loser fund, Nikki". We choose NOT to allow her to come out of college with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. That is no way to start out.
So, some say we spoil her and yes, she is a good kid and she lives a very good life, we all do, debt free. But we live this life because we have sacrificed, worked our butts off to make it happen. Failure is not an option and we don't give up.
To other naysayers, yes, we took care of ourselves as well for retirement.
Is our life perfect, Lord no... who's is? We have just done the best we can to our ability to provide the absolute best for our family.
We started up our own company a few yrs ago in the middle of all the crappy economic times.. Fortunately, we have done well and it is growing like crazy. Side note;;;;; we are in raw materials and the manufacturing business in the US is booming. Our sales are up over 20% from first quarter last year as in a high level 6 figure sales number.
We started saving for her college fund before she was born -- at this time, even with some down markets and us pumping in more $$ she should be fully funded and if she gets a scholarship, which is likely, that is great! Any monies leftover will go to her children.
Our planning goes into our grandchildren's lives at this point (that is IF daughter chooses to have children). If not, she will be able to make those decisions when the time comes.
I believe any child can be a success and "do better" than the generation before him/her if they are in a good environment with strong parental support (yes, $ helps). Maybe fully finding a college is not for everyone and you don't have to be wealthy to establish a successful mindset in children. Children need a good basis from parents because many people who started with nothing have become quite successful.
Sorry for the length.... Just my 2 cents.
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T.N. answers from Albany on April 19, 2012
I think kids coming of age in the current environment of economic distress and high unemplyment rates are ready for it. After all, they've been surrounded by the Bad News as long as they can remember. I think it will make them clever, and scrappy, and flexible. They've never lived in a time of excess, a thriving economy, too many jobs for people qualified for them.
It is human nature to overcome. And I think they are going to move us all forward with their new thinking, with their new technology, of their LACK OF FEAR.
I've got three older teenagers. They are poised and ready to take the reins. With the prefered type of communication, dress, attitude that is foreign to us. THey have spirit and determination. I am very excited for them.
I don't think you're crazy, but I DO think you are not seeing the world through Fresh Eyes the way they do.
Not that there won't be bumps in the road but I think they will endure, J.. I really do.
:)
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S.B. answers from Houston on April 19, 2012
Wow Nikki, that was uncalled for. In this economic climate, I'm concerned. My daughter graduates college, nope not a loser Nikki! She has had some interviews but no offers. We think one is coming in the next week or so, but I understand what you are saying.
If you look at the unemployment rate of citizens under the age of 25 it is staggering. Even among college graduates. However, we have told our kids that a job is a job and a stepping stone. It may not be your "dream" job but it can help you get to your dream job. That is how I look at this.
I was raised in a comfortable household as was my husband. When we got married our lifestyle went drastically down because hey we had no money. We are teaching that with our kids as well. Great to have with Mom and Dad, but you will have to provide these things for yourself. If your kids struggle that is part of learning. Its not always going to be perfect and they are going to have to learn that. Use these as teachable moments. I do!!!
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T.K. answers from Dallas on April 19, 2012
Ya'll quit yelling at my friend Nikki. She's pregnant! She gets to be a little emotional. :)
J., I understand your point. I'm irritated that my generation (I'm 40) isn't able to achieve what the one before us did. What does that say about what our kids are walking into?
I personally grew up poor and have far eclipsed my parents lifestyles, but I'm jealous of the people that came before me.
In the Golden Era - You were considered middle class if dad worked at the factory. WIth that one income he was somehow able to buy a house in the suberbs, a shiny new Ford and put his kids through College. There was a 2 week vacation to Niagra Falls or Yellowstone. He belonged to a Union and had a great retirement fund and insurance. Working at the plant all your life used to be considered salt of the Earth, humble, blue collar lifestyle. Now, I look at those jobs with envy. This guys had it made!
Now, it takes both our incomes to keep food on the table and provide the basics. We're praying for gifted kids that can earn scholarships. No 2 week vacations. No retirement fund. No insurance. When my generation retires it's going to be rough.
So, my expectation for my kids is they will thrive in that bad climate. But my fear for my kids is that it will be harder for them even than it has been for us.
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☆.A. answers from Pittsburgh on April 19, 2012
You know, I suspect you might just be listening to a lot of doom and gloom.
I think we all worry about our kids and their future. I tend to worry more about the character of their generation than the dollars and cents.
Some good advice before buying what the media is selling, is to stop and look around you. Like I've said before about the media barrage, I don't see muggings in my street, break ins in my neighborhood, children getting yanked into vans. Yes, bad things happen, they always have, but I don't 'expect' them.
There have always been the cases of kids who far surpass their parent and cases of kids that flounder and never launch.
Sooooo.....what to do to help make sure your kids have the brightest future possible?
•Live on less than you make & teach them the same principles
•Save for college NOW. Don't wait.
•Teach them the 3 uses for money: save, spend, give (and model your behavior to reflect them).
"Hard" is a relative term. Hard can be good. Hard can make you grow.
Hard can build character.
Smart choices is what it's about--whether they make 20K per year or 200K per year--they can be happy & OK.
I think if the next generation can plan for the worst and expect the best, they'll be OK. :)
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J.W. answers from St. Louis on April 19, 2012
Actually I am from the first generation who was predicted to not achieve a higher standard of living than my parents and I am 44. I am equal to my parents as is my brother and I feel pretty good about that.
I sometimes wonder if my peers don't get it because they have the same this or that that their parents have but forget they have monster mortgages and don't pay cash for their cars. I guess I am saying is those that think they are better off than their parents have never balanced the equation.
I think the next generation is just slated not to borrow their way into equal so it will be more apparent.
The thing when you look at your kids is will they feel poor? We determine our standard of living by looking at our parents and our peers. If everyone has less it will be the same so they will be fine, ya know?
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R.J. answers from Seattle on April 19, 2012
<grin> I think this is one of those rare q's that everyone has a piece of the answer. LOVE those.
So yeah, things are diverging to create a new whole.
My dog in this fight is Theresa's.
People keep griping about 'entitled' kids, and I think they're dead wrong. I think the CREDIT CARD generation, who only measure upto their parents success via borrowing (Jo Ws bottom line) were the entitled ones. I think kids these days are scrappy and smart and creative.
I think your kids and Nikki's kids will both be successful, with parents doing things completely differently to reach the same end. And because of that divergence competition and paths are going to be very different, with the SAME result. Successful kids.
Our culture really stagnated for a couple generations, happens all the time with empires. Those that collapse stay stuck, those that diversify? Usually they avoid wars and collapse.
The thing is, when everyone is on the same path, middle class & 'success' shrink dramatically, while poverty gets out of control. We've seen that start here. But, somehow, we shifted.. Culturally speaking.
Look at the school choices: public, private, parochial, charter, secular, religious, homeschool, boarding school. That's REALLY foundational when you're looking at creating different paths to the same goal.
Look at media. No longer that massive conglomerate only, but freelance, bloggers, YouTube, Internet, etc.
Look at geography. Free movement of people is VITAL to growth. Every time a culture stagnates, one constant (amongst many) is that people stop relocating. Even our own short history, you can see it. The more people move about WITHIN a society (Im not talking about conquest), the more they create opportunities, instead of waiting for someone else to offer them one).
The list goes on and on... But it basically boils down to gumption. As a society, when people have to get creative, it shakes everything up, normalizes 'success' again. And when people get complacent, it stagnates. And when people get desperate... They revolt.
I think the next 2 generations have some REAL surprises up their sleeves for us. Regardless of whether it's families pooling resources, or individuals getting scrappy and creative... The next 2 generations are going to do some amazing things.
((sorry I couldn't reference everyone, I'm on my phone and the scrolling works worse than my memory... But really... I think EVERYONE is right. It's way cool.))
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J.H. asks from Columbus, OH on February 10, 2008
First Sleepover : / What Is a Mom to Do?
My 6 year old daughter was invited to a sleepover which will be in a few weeks. I am very hesitant to let her go! NO, I'm not one the those mothers who keeps her child in a bubble, but I do teach at the same school that she attends and am not sure that this particular little friend is the best choice for a sleepover! I wouldn't mind if she goes to the party but as for a sleepover I'm leaning on the "no" side! When did you feel comfortable letting your child go to a sleepover? I'm very unsure with the world the way it is to let her go anywhere without family or close friends. I can't very well question the little girl's mother without worries that she may feel judged since I work at the same school, but I don't want my daughter punished for my fears! Any good advice would be greatly apperciated!
Featured.P. answers from Indianapolis on February 11, 2008
Dear J.,
Unless you know the family well that has invited her, I myself would advise you not to let her go.
Or you could just let her go for the evening, maybe until 10 or so, and then pick her up.
That is what I did for my granddaughter last year.
As for you "judging" her mother, you have every right to know exactly what environment she will be in.
And, if it does not jibe with what you feel is appropriate, then so be it.
Better safe than sorry.
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G.M. answers from Indianapolis on February 11, 2008
You are exactly right to feel protective....and it is good to have your standards and stick with them. Others may not agree with you...that is their choice! You don't need to apologize for not allowing your daughter to participate in the sleepover. Giving made-up reasons is not being honest...such as saying your family is going out of town. There may be another similar invitation to deal with down the road. So, be honest and direct with the mother..."we do not participate in sleepovers." If you and your daughter feel inclined, send a small gift. It is o.k. for your daughter to learn at a young age, "I can say No"..."I don't have to do everything others ask...especially when there's a question of safety!" After the initial disappointment has worn off, you may find out that you have relieved your daughter of fears and anxiety. This is a great teaching moment!
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That is about the age my 11y.o. daughter was asked to her first sleepover. I will say, sleepovers are a common occurance in this day and age...I've told my daughter I can remember 2, maybe 3 slumber partied I went to in my youth - and she gets invited to 1-2 "slumber parties" (more than 1 girl)a month.
I have on a couple occassions told our daughter that she can go for the evening festivities and picked her up as late as 11pm. (esp. at this age) She also knows if for ANY reason, she wants to come home, she just needs to call us and we will be there immediatly.
She knows our ground rules...and she learned them at a young age...a parent MUST be in the home, (no older sibling in charge)and no sleepovers in a home where there may be a male IN THE HOME that is not related to the family. There is one family we deal with and mom has "rotating" men in her life - luckily, I am not the only parent feeling this way, and the mother has been asked by us on slumber party nights to have no "friends" in the house, and she has obliged. Also, at that particular home, our daughter can only go if it is a party - not by herself. I ALWAYS call and talk to a parent if I feel the need or have any ?'s - and have never felt like they were insulted in any way. Responsible parents understand our caution in todays world.
It is a great time to socialize, make friends, gain confidence in ones' self, and just have fun. BUT ALWAYS TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! I am willing to bet that there are other moms feeling just like you...and there may be more than 1 mom picking their daughter up before bedtime - esp. at this young age. Good luck, and trust in yourself! S.
PS Has your daughter ever had a friend over to her house to sleep - that is a great way yo introduce the whole event?
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K.V. answers from Columbus on February 11, 2008
J.,
I am right with you. I have 5 & 7 year old daughters (and a little guy)who were invited to their first sleepover this year. They were so excited about it but I had definite concerns. It was at the house of a girl from their playgroup that we've known for 2 years. I didn't have concerns about their family but I am hypersensitive about dads being there, etc. My husband didn't want them to go. I ended up volunteering to help and spend the night. The girls had a lot of fun but we did talk about staying together, not showing/touching anyone's privates, how to call home, etc. I didn't want to scare them but to me it is just not realistic to trust that everyone is safe. They have spent the night at another playgroup friend's since then. I did feel better that there were two of them. I also reciprocated the sleepover at our house. I actually think these kids are pretty young to do this (some were 4). I'd always error on the side of caution, particularly if you don't know the family well. Maybe make a deal where your daughter could go play for a while (even with you along) but not spend the night. I know it's hard but sometimes you just have to trust your gut. I wouldn't let hurting someone's feelings make you go against your own judgement...you can do it in a kind way.
Good luck!
K.
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C.W. answers from Cincinnati on February 12, 2008
Trust your feelings.
My mother never let me or my sister stay with a family that she didn't trust completely. If she didn't know them personally she would ask around and if she heard one bad word the answer was NO. She also worked at school so she had a broad base on who to ash about other families.
Honestly most sleepovers were here at our house. Then my mother got to know the girls better.
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R.D. answers from Toledo on February 11, 2008
Let her go, She may have the time of her life. Or by bedtime she may be calling you to pick her up. If she does, thats ok, sometimes it takes several sleep overs for a child to get used to being away from home.
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K.M. answers from Indianapolis on February 11, 2008
J., I am a way old Mom with adult children, but I don't think the world has changed So much that your instincts are not dead on! I believe that six years old is just too young for a sleepover...regardless of the situation. And if you do too, that is all you need to say to the mother and your daughter when you RSVP.If your daughter can still be cool with just going to the party and not sleeping over...then fine. Just tell her how much fun it will be when she finally gets to have her first sleepover.(And you'll be in charge!) K.
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H.S. answers from Indianapolis on February 12, 2008
It depends on how well you know the family. Have you ever been to their home? Is this someone that you socialize with outside of school? How far from home will the child be? Has your child ever had a play date with this child? Was the play date at your home or theirs? How well do the girls play together. Is this a slumber party where other children will be there? What other children will be there and does your child get along with them. These are all questions that you should ask yourself. If you have any reservations, try talking to some Mom's of children who have spent the night there before. If it is a slumberparty, talk to the other Mom's of the children that are also going. Still have reservations, maybe you could ask the Mom if you could meet her, or come over to her home for a playdate for a couple of hours with your daughter and get a feel for the situtation. Then you will be able to make your best and most informed decision. Good Luck, and I hope your daughter gets to spend the night, who knows, maybe she will want to come home at 2 a.m. like mine did the first time...lol
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Mammoth Times 2012-02-22T13:27:57-05:00 What's Up, Up Here? All the news and gossip for Jan. 27-Feb. 2 2012-01-27T14:50:47-05:00 2012-02-22T13:27:57-05:00 editor The Forest Service said last week that it is expected to have two projects—including a solar facility at the Mono Lake Visitors Center—connected to the grid soon. The Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center’s solar array was installed in June 2011 as part of a federal green energy stimulus project, but the panels have not been in operation due to an impasse in contract negotiations. … Get well wishes to Maisey Urdi, the very fine Golden Retriever rescue dog who just won’t do “business” unless unleashed. She got tangled up with a car Monday morning during the snowstorm. All is well—no broken bones, but still … Winter finally arrived, but at the Visitors Bureau, the aforementioned Urdi and his gang already are at work on fishing Opening Day set for April 28 this year. They’re going to spice it up, no matter what the conditions. An Opening Day concert and a potential “Adopt-a-Trout” contest are in the works, and that’s just for starters. … Heartfelt sympathy for the family and friends of Sarah Burke, the Canadian freestyle skier who died Jan. 19 from complications of a Jan. 10 head injury in the Park City Mountain Resort Eagle superpipe. appeared regularly at Mammoth Mountain for competitions and training. She was 29. … You’d think, perhaps, that having the Patriots in the Super Bowl is a good thing for New Englanders everywhere, but history says no. Ski resorts in Western Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine will have a dead weekend, no matter what the snow conditions. … Spike Todd is home from the hospital, there’s snow on the ground. Feels like Mammoth. … Big, big rock slide on the Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park last weekend. Consequently, Yosemite Valley is currently not accessible from Highway 120. Try Highways 140 and 41 for the foreseeable future. Says intrepid Anita Hatter, “Guess what? No matter what, the mountain is always bigger than you.” … Happy Birthday, Jim Stimson! May everyone get a snowstorm on his/her birthday. … From Our Pal Andy Rostar on Facebook: “Just got reprimanded for simply standing at the bus stop at Snowcreek by an obviously lost tourist in a 2wd Escalade, no chains, four feet of snow on her roof, completely covered windshield, windows wide open, and no wipers. As she slid down the hill 50 feet away from me, she yelled, ‘Get outta the road before you get hit!’’’ … This from Cleland Hoff: “Disabled Sports needs volunteers for a Mammoth-Reno-Mammoth drive to transport three mono skis, with skis and outriggers from the Alpine Meadows Adaptive Ski School (DSUSA Far West) for the upcoming Race Camp. The Alpine staff there can have them in Reno for us to pick up. We need them here by Friday evening, Feb. 3, and returned ASAP after 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3. We are looking for any volunteers who might be driving this way in a truck or SUV and be willing to transport!” … It’s worth saying every time we get snow: Public Works Director Ray Jarvis and Maintenance Superintendent Dave Beck have the best snow removal crew this side of Mars. … A little warm-up for the cold and dark nights: the Lone Pine Film Museum will be hosting a 15-week long series of documentary-film screenings and discussions. The selected films will cover a multitude of topics including geopolitics, government corruption, the financial industry, environmental issues, social issues, health care, conspiracy theories, secret societies and alleged cover-ups. The event is open to the public for free. Featured filmmakers: Michael Moore, Al Gore, Peter Joseph, Dylan Avery and other provocative filmmakers. … This from Alana Levin: “Organizers of the Sixth Annual June Lake Triathlon are excited to announce that registration is now open for “The toughest race in the most beautiful place.” Put July 7 on your calendar, and make your 2012 resolution happen!”
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Science of apparently astronomical proportions happened last week, with the announcement that Mono Lake harbors arsenic-munching critters in its waters hit the news.
Maybe. Maybe not.
“NASA’s Mono Lake Arsenic Microbes Not Quite as Advertised,” headlined the Tucson Citizen on Dec. 9.
“Serious concerns have been raised about the conclusions,” said Discover Magazine, linking to Guardian.co.uk, an ocean away.
It was a good lesson in how science works.
Science is circular, that’s why they call it “re”-search. When a scientist’s observations are consequential, the next step is to publish them to gather just this sort of criticism. One scientific team’s observation is never good enough, not even if it’s NASA.
The purpose of publication, meanwhile, is to expose new ideas to a larger body of criticism, to generate discussion, to invite replication and to stimulate new questions.
In this way, research gets better.
There’s an aesthetic quality of science, too, which we all experienced last week with the NASA announcement at Mono Lake.
Our imaginations wandered into the future and throughout space, wondering what other living things could be found that integrate improbable elements in their structures.
Imaginations zipped into the past to reassemble the beginnings of life from elements that had not been considered previously. Sulfur-dependent tubeworms and the biocorrosive effects of iron-eating organisms returned to memory.
No observation can ever be considered proven, while just one contrary observation can deliver a knockout to centuries of replicated observations (the world is flat).
Not in spite of, but because of critics, science is still happening, and all is right with the world.
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Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument staffs have been working on an inventory of damages, and a strategic plan to complete clean-up and repair work. The strategic plan will identify steps to complete work as quickly as possible, in a manner that will have the least impact on public use this summer, Regelbrugge said.
By taking advantage of the lack of snow, some clean-up work was accomplished in December and January. The Inyo National Forest, Devils Postpile National Monument and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area partnered in this effort. The downed trees have been removed from Reds Meadow Road, Reds Meadow Campground, Rainbow Falls trailhead, and the Ranger Station area and Postpile trail.
The remainder of clean-up and repairs will commence as soon as snow melts and the area can be accessed for work. Recreation sites and trails in the southern portion of Reds Meadow valley will most likely open to the public first, because this is where the snow usually melts the earliest.
Campgrounds and overnight facilities expected to be open first include Reds Meadow Campground and Reds Meadow Resort. The trails to open first are expected to include Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile and Fish Creek trails.
The earliest day-use sites expected to open would be Sotcher and Starkweather Lakes, and the Ranger Station and picnic areas at Devils Postpile.
Two important variables in regards to the clean-up efforts and damage repair are the weather and funding for the work that needs to be done. The timing of winter storms and snowmelt will dictate when clean-up work can be completed.
The extent of the storms and the timing of the snowmelt can’t be predicted, which means that an exact date for opening Reds Meadow Valley is not known. Both the Forest Service and the Park Service have applied for special funding for clean-up efforts, and are waiting to hear if those funds will be awarded.
Upham said the Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument will continue to share updated information about summer recreation in Reds Meadow Valley as clean-up work continues.
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Year Later, Aetna's Cut-Rate Product Has Few Takers
MANAGED CARE June 2000. ©2000 MediMedia USA
In time, this may prove to be an interesting lesson in marketing. One year ago, Aetna U.S. Healthcare unveiled a bare-bones, low-cost health insurance product it said was a step toward reducing the number of uninsured Americans. Now, the company acknowledges that its experiment has failed to generate much enthusiasm.
Aetna won't say exactly how many people have signed up for its Affordable HealthChoices plans, but admits sales are slow. Aetna blames it on regulators' snail-like pace in approving the product, which is available in only 33 states.
Others in the industry, though, point to the very nature of the program as its weak spot. The three products pay $50 for a physician visit and $500 to $750 a day for the first three days of hospitalization. At the time it was unveiled, some consumer groups warned that enrollees who experienced serious illness or injury would be stuck with huge bills.
Then there are the skeptics, who say Aetna has never really pushed the program hard, using it only to score brownie points in Washington as debate about the uninsured intensified. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, on the other hand, have applauded Aetna for its private-sector attempt to thin the ranks of the uninsured.
Depending on the state, individual premiums range from $46 to $91 a month — far less than other coverage on the individual market. Even so, some observers say it might cost just enough to dissuade small employers and the near-poor who don't qualify for Medicaid from joining.
Some worried that larger employers would abandon richer benefit structures for the stripped-down model, but that seems not to have happened. The Aetna plan's seaworthiness may be better gauged in weaker economic times.
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Biologics in Development
Another Cancer Vaccine, Another Retreat
As anyone who has watched the field with some regularity knows, cancer immunotherapy is a tough field to hoe. Provenge is the only therapeutic vaccine for cancer to make it all the way to U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, and it’s struggling to gain market share. Many more — see GVAX, Canvaxin, and FavID — looked lively in phase 2 studies, only to die a quiet death after fizzling in phase 3.
Add Stimuvax to the list of those stumbling on a bigger stage. Merck and Oncothyreon’s immunotherapy for patients with unresectable, stage 3 non–small-cell lung cancer failed to demonstrate a statistically significant overall survival benefit compared with placebo. Though researchers said they would pull back to take a closer look at favorable data in some study populations, the FDA rarely approves a drug on the basis of subgroup analyses if it missed its primary endpoint.
“It’s now becoming clear that therapeutic cancer vaccines might be most efficacious in earlier-stage cancers, after they are treated and have minimum residual disease,” analyst Dee Kotak wrote on Seeking Alpha’s Web site in the days that followed. Some vaccine developers have made the same contention: Get in early to give the immune system time to rev up. But payers, who tend to view Provenge’s cost as additive to — rather than in place of — chemotherapies, are likely to look for hard evidence of earlier-stage efficacy and cost offsets before giving high-cost immunotherapies favorable formulary positions.
Still, the field remains a hotbed of research, with clinical trials underway for therapeutic vaccines designed to treat bladder, blood, brain, breast, cervical, kidney, lung, skin, pancreatic, and prostate cancers.
Ovarian cancer drug fails
Eisai faces the same challenge that Merck and Oncothyreon share — making lemonade out of patient subset data — after its ovarian cancer candidate, farletuzumab, went sour in an 1,100-patient trial. Farletuzumab failed to show a statistically significant progression-free survival benefit in women with relapsed disease. The Japanese manufacturer said it would evaluate what it believes may be encouraging subpopulation outcomes to determine a new development strategy for the molecule.
Gilead closer to hep C filing
Gilead released positive topline results of the first of three phase 3 trials of sofosbuvir (formerly GS-7977), part of an all-oral, interferon-free regimen for hepatitis C. In patients with genotypes 2 and 3, a cocktail of sofosbuvir and ribavirin left no detectable sign of the disease in 78 percent of patients after 12 weeks.
Gilead will roll out data from two more phase 3 studies this year, with an eye toward a mid-year FDA filing.
Did you hear?
An FDA advisory committee voted 14–0 to recommend approval of GlaxoSmithKline’s H5N1 avian flu vaccine. The unanimous vote stood in contrast to 2007, when the world was in panic over bird flu and hungry for any vaccine. At the time, Sanofi Pasteur sent the FDA a first-generation H5N1 vaccine that provided protection to only 45 percent of adults who got the highest dose. The FDA held its nose and approved the Sanofi vaccine anyway, conceding that it was safe but not necessarily effective.
Another FDA advisory committee voted 8–4 to recommend approval of Novo Nordisk’s long-acting insulin analogue, degludec (Tresiba), but attached what could be a costly string: Concerned about heart risks, the panel also agreed to recommend that Novo Nordisk conduct a cardiovascular study prior to formal marketing approval. Should the FDA ultimately require the study, it could delay the launch of degludec by as much as a year.
Now that natalizumab (Tysabri) is marketed with a test to detect whether a patient harbors the John Cunningham virus (JCV), Biogen Idec wants the FDA’s blessing for first-line use of the powerful multiple sclerosis drug. Natalizumab is generally reserved for patients with advanced cases of relapse-remitting MS because it carries the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Exposure to JCV is required for the development of PML.
—Michael D. Dalzell
CML=chronic myeloid leukemia, DMARD=disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, CRL=complete response letter, NDA=new drug application, PDUFA=prescription drug user fee act, PFS=progression-free survival, Ph+ALL=Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, RA=rheumatoid arthritis, TK=tyrosine kinase.
Sources: FDA, FierceBiotech, manufacturers’ news releases, product labeling, SEC filings, weblogs, and wire reports.
All clinical trials described in this column are phase 3, randomized, controlled studies unless otherwise specified.
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There is something about this summer that perfectly suits the bittersweet musical landscape that is surrounding it. Recently Manchester has played host to a fantastic array of truly unique, production based, electronic-fused, sample lead bands. Another to grab our attention with their fibre-optic fingers is Active Child.
According to the Gospel of St Wiki, Active Child is the working name of electronic music artist Pat Grossi. Hailing from Los Angeles Grossi was a child choirist and the music he makes is heavily inspired by this experience. His music lies somewhere between Tears For Fears and Hurts, all be it more elegantly laid back.
His sound is really quite wide ranging and has lead to him providing support for acts such as James Blake, White Lies and even M83, who he toured with late last year.
It has the atmosphere of a spiritual retreat, without any of the dodgy, untrustworthy elements; less beards and brown sandals (though he does on occasion sport a beard), more 5am sunrise induced euphoria peppered with the icy chill of a light and constant rainfall.
Following the release of to well received EPs, Sun Rooms and Curtis Lane, Active Child has released his debut album You Are All I See, in November 2011. According to the Active Child website: ‘.”’
All of these themes, sounds and ideas can be heard when Active Child play Friday 6th July hosted by Now Wave
Soup Kitchen
31-33 Spear Street, M1 1DF
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Euronews has teamed up with Google to launch an award recognising the best small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) that use the internet to attract new customers.
The prizes include the creation of a mini-documentary about the winning business that will be aired on Euronews’ network, a bespoke online training session from Google experts and an all-expenses paid trip to Brussels. Other prizes include Galaxy Nexus smartphones and Google Chromebooks.
The two companies are calling for Europe’s best internet-based SMEs to submit short one minute videos telling the story of their business via a dedicated channel on YouTube. The video should detail the company’s activity, the state of the market they operate in and the company’s objectives and strategies. It should also detail which internet tools have helped them grow their businesses.
The three categories for the award scheme are ‘Women in Business’ open to female SME owners, ‘Going International’ for SMEs which have made the leap from local to international as a result of the internet and ‘Growing Online’ open to SMEs that have improved efficiency or sales because of the web.
A jury of industry professionals will select a shortlist which will then be voted on by the general public. The awards ceremony will take place in Brussels on October 17 during European SME Week..
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Report by Vivek CPics by Michael RodriguesTeam Mangalorean Udupi
Udupi: A house near Vidhyodhaya Public School, udupi was robbed by four people in broad daylight on Friday July 13, 2012.
In a very dramatic scene, the thieves had entered the house of Suryakumar Shet and tied up his worker, Ananth and Suryakumar ,and looted jewellery and other valuables worth lakhs of rupees.
Both Ananth and Suryakumar who are aged ,have been hospitalized to recover from this shocking incident. The value of the goods stolen is yet to be known.
Ananth had a hobby of collecting coins ,and four strangers had approached him a couple of days back to get few coins.. It has been suspected that these are the people who might have planned this robbery.
Udupi Town police sub inspector Girish, other police officers, canine squad and fingerprint experts visited the spot . A complaint has been lodged in Udupi town police station.
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Not a bad chapter, but i had expected a little more after 2 weeks of anticipation, guy saved it, but i would still only give it a 3.5-4/5. I wanted to see more of Naruto (showing strength) as opposed to breaking his ankle.
It does show something though, Naruto will need to combine sage mode with Kyuubi mode in order to be able to withstand the stress on his body from the extra movement. So sage mode is not dead, and i guess that his Kyuubi power will help somehow in overcomming the time duration issue involed with Sage mode.
Gai having a turtle as a summons is funny, as guy who's life moto is to expend youthfull energy gets such a slow and cumbersome summon animal.
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this is the real deal, or not.
in your opinion, who is the biggest faggot in NARUTO?
i know..uchihas are the leaders of the peloton (sorry uchihatards!!!!!or not....) however the race is not over.
we have tobi, (you know why right?), sasuke (when oro showed up (that one was priceless)..when someone shows something new (danzou appearing behind him, full 8-T, even against zabuza and haku, itachi's susano'o and coming closer to sasuke ETC)), oro himself (he only had the guts to face konoha with 2 villages by is side (well i know that nobody is as strong as nagato, but...), facing sandaime only when he was old as hell etc), kabuto (running from kakashi), sakura (no need to explain), danzou and hanzou ( (and pretty much anyone that was there, no matter who it was) running from nagato (he was still a kid and hanzou was considered the strongest in the world. and both of them were always with security) and danzou's flashback), all the uchihas in general (besides itachi. they were faggots always smilling to the village but trying to do sheit in the shadows and..they are "the" uchihas.lol) etc etc.
please vote and leave your opinion. i have a lot of doubts: tobi or sasuke?well.. uchihas in general.lol
and yes..i am awsome.
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The disgruntled spirit come back to take revenge is nothing new and even the 'phone angle' has already been done. What little is left is a taut cat-and-mouse game between murderous ghosts and hapless heroines. But even that is plagued by pacing issues and a difficulty in differentiating faces, as all the women look alike. While the first story provides the foundation, it's in the second story that we get any answers and the plot becomes somewhat easier to follow. Sadly, the second and last segment suffers even more from character overcrowding. It takes some re-reading to catch all the plot points and it's only then that the reader can start to appreciate the ghost's origins and its modus operandi.
One Missed Call tries to be terrifying, but largely fails due to a muddled storyline, unwieldy cast and frenzied pacing. This title can only be recommended to hardcore horror fans and just barely at that.
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Here's another batch of Grand Theft Auto V screenshots. This is the third set of shots the hitherto secretive Rockstar has shown this week, following Monday's Transport , and Leisure on Wednesday. As always, click the images below for full-size versions. Still no news of a release date or even target platforms, of course.
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Greg Paulus and Nick DeBruyn of No Regular Play met as 8 year olds. Picking up inspiration from hip-hop and jazz legends such as A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, Greg performed trumpet at local jazz clubs in his teenage years and together they traveled to Cuba’s Havana to study Afro-Cuban rhythm, music and culture. In 2006 Nick joined Greg in Brooklyn to begin experimenting with electronic music after they attended a Wolf Lamb party that blew their minds. Two years later, they met Zev and Gadi of Wolf Lamb, and immediately began a very close musical and personal relationship. Consequently No Regular Play was born, stylistically touching on a wide range of influences focused around live instrumentation, which is also used in their live sets. Join us as KONTROL presents No Regular Play with a very special LIVE performance and DJ set alongside Baez at Mansion Nightclub in Miami Beach.
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Because my wife and I are committed to "travelling light" as much as possible, sometimes our essential sporting equipment -tennis racquets- don't always get inside the bag. So carrying racquets as carry-on pieces and then strapping them outside the bag while getting to our room has had pleasant unplanned consequences. We have been approached by perfect strangers inviting us for a social mixed doubles on the hotel courts, day and night, adding a special dimension to experiencing a new country and culture. We are sure that the Aussie flag stuck on our bags didn't hurt either! One couple brought a tear to our eyes when on our last evening, court side at a Hawaii hotel, they produced a little cooler with a six-pack of Fosters cans! (In case we were a little homesick!) Sport...just brings people(s) together.
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Located in a nineteenth-century abbey, this guest house is located on the Wine Route of Alsace, 5 km from the station to Obernai. A breakfast is served every morning and the rooms have views of the garden. Number of rooms: 2.
This charming hotel is situated in the green surroundings at the foot of Mount St. Odile (Mont Saint Odile) and is situated between the tourist route through the Alsace.
This 2 star hotel is located within a forest of 40 hectares, on the Wine Route of Alsace. It offers rooms and serviced apartments feature a flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
This charming 4 star hotel is situated at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile, 20 minutes drive from Strasbourg and Colmar. It is located in a park of 6 hectares and has a spa...
The hotel L'Ami Fritz welcomes you at the foot of Mount St. Odile in Alsace, in a stone building from the 18th Century. The hotel offers free wireless internet access and free parking.
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Located in Kotor, Kotor Hotel offers rooms decorated in a unique and distributed in three restored buildings of the eighteenth century. It has a casino and a nightclub by the name Maximus. Stari grad 232 in Kotor, Crna Gora, Serbia and Montenegro – see Kotor map ».
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Conveniently located within easy reach of the M25, Premier Inn Chessington is an ideal base from which to explore the area, with close proximity to Chessington South Train Station.
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The hotel is located at Leatherhead Road in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, South East, England, United Kingdom – see Chessington map ».
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Maplandia.com in partnership with Booking.com offers highly competitive rates for all types of hotels in Hai Duong, from affordable family hotels to the most luxurious ones. Booking.com, being established in 1996, is longtime Europe’s leader in online hotel reservations. See the overview of Hai Dui Duong, only hotels with the highest level of guest satisfaction are included. Many photos and unbiased hotel reviews written by real guests are provided to help you make your booking decision. Luxury hotels (including 5 star hotels and 4 star hotels) and cheap Hai Duong hotels (with best discount rates and up-to-date hotel deals) are both available in separate lists.
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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour restaurant, Nam Cuong Hai Duong Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi. The 25th-floor bar provides panoramic city views. Rooms at Nam Cuong Hai are equipped with a TV and a minibar. Number of rooms: 157.
Located by the peaceful Cam River, the 4-star Camela Hotel & Resort offers an outdoor pool, spa and a variety of recreational facilities. It houses 2 dining options and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Conveniently located between the Hai Phong Opera House and the city’s Cathedral, which is a 3-minute walk away, Classic Hoang Long consists of 54 rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features 3 food and beverage outlets and free private parking.
Centrally located in Hai Phong City, a 5-minute walk from the Great Theatre, this hotel features an indoor swimming pool and a wellness centre where guests can relax in the sauna or have a Thai massage. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided.
Located in the city of Haiphong, the Harbour View Hotel is a colonial-style property offering rooms with city views or courtyard. It features an outdoor pool, spa, four restaurants and free parking.
A 20-minute drive from Cat Bi International Airport, Nam Cuong Hotel offers an indoor and outdoor pool. A spa and steam bath facilities are also available. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi..
Princess Hotel Haiphong is located in central Haiphong City, a 10-minute drive from Hai Phong Opera House and City Square. It offers a spa and jacuzzi, karaoke facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
The Best Western Pearl River Hotel is easily accessible in the city of Hai Phong and offers services like outdoor swimming pool and free high speed internet connection in every room.
Located 10 minutes drive from the train station in Hanoi, the Vesna Hotel offers wireless internet access. It houses a restaurant and a bar.
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This is a small marathon on a paved path along the river the entire time. Very scenic. No traffic issues! You're on a dedicated path.
Pluses;
Scenery
No crowding
Great post race food! Yummy.
Super closer to the hotel and only $89/night. Very nice hotel.
Easy free parking.
Downer:
BRING A WATER BOTTLE! The water stops were super helpful, but up to 4 miles apart. If it had been hot, I would have been toast. Thankfully if was awesome marathon weather.
Overall, very much recommended for a good small marathon.
The course this year on the bike trail was peaceful and scenic. More aid stations and better organization would help this race as volunteers at the aid stations weren't expecting the runners at times. I signed up my friend and I and felt that the processing fee of over 15 dollars for the 2 of us was a bit high too. As a Sacramento resident I hope that these issues are corrected and that they continue with more full marathons in Sac.
Beautiful course and very fast, but organization was not up to par. From a lack of signs in the park to show where the start was, to the lack of mile markers, to the small number of aid stations, this is the worst I have seen in my 66 marathons. Hopefully, it will improve when the new organizers get their act together.
This was my second marathon, run one week after the LA marathon. Definitely a contrast to LA, and if you prefer the excitement of a big race, River City probably isn't your speed. If you like a tranquil and pretty course, you'll love it.
As I understand it, elemental running picked up direction of this race after the very sad passing of race director Robert Mathis. Elemental running did an excellent job of managing the race with what little prep time they had. Refreshments on the course every couple miles and helpful, encouraging volunteers. It is a small race, so spectators were few, but very supportive. Its a lovely race along the american river, and parkway traffic was closed to bikes for this event. Weather was fantastic for running, and the food at the finish couldn't have tasted better. Thanks to Robert Mathis for originally providing us with the opportunity to run a marathon along the river and thanks to elemental running for continuing it.
The race organizers had to change the course for the 2011 event because sections along the course and finish area were flooded. That meant the second half of the course (returning to the start area) was mostly uphill. The goodie bag was a Safeway reusable grocery bag, which is cool. No expo; just a packet pickup. The volunteers were excellent for the most part. Slower finishers did not receive medals because marathon medals were given to 1/2 marathoners by mistake. To date that has not been corrected.
Pro: qualified for Boston; enthusiastic volunteers; EMT workers (spent more time with them than I ever wanted to); nice course; helpful organizers.
Con: not enough port-a-potties at the start; not enough aid stations; bicyclists (unbelievable!); heat.
All in all, I enjoyed this marathon. I would consider doing it again, but I would need to be more prepared for the heat.
This was only my second marathon but I have been in many other races. This is a beautiful course, especially the first half of the marathon. They could easily begin the race a half-hour earlier as it was really warm by the finish, adding signs after entering the park for directing runners to start area would help, and closing the course to bikers (they were pretty careless and rude). The spectator count was really low, but they had good food at the finish. All in all, a good experience for me.
I ran the half. No spectators, but that's not a high priority for me. Worst aspect is the lack of mile markers. There are miles marked on the bike path, but they don't match up to the race in any meaningful way. I didn't find the organizers to be helpful. Be aware of the point-to-point nature with transportation - they charge for shuttle. I'll do a better organized one than this in the future.
The race was well organized, there was great food at the end, and some very beautiful scenery. But some of the cyclists who were also on the trail were rude and we witnessed several near accidents due to the speed of some of the cyclists. We were also yelled at by a female cyclist; she was crazy and rude! She was on our side of the trail, perhaps just angry because we happened to be in her way; I'm not sure what her problem was, but who needs that?!
We also felt it would have been great to have had mile markers. We had a good idea because we had studied the course map prior to the race. But, especially towards the end it would have been helpful to have had that information.
One last thing: more water stations! The stations that were there were well stocked with lots of help, but more of them would have been great.
All in all, I may do this again; I'm just not sure at this time. The rude cyclists have left a bad impression on me.
I have run this race both years. For some reason it just likes to get hot race weekend. Nice course; aid stations were well stocked. The food at the finish line was top-notch: TriTip, beans, salad, and corn bread. The race was a lot bigger this year and Robert and Linda did another great job. I will be back next year, God willing!
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Lori Ganich writes, "One Sunday afternoon on Keewaydin Island, I came across this little fawn in the midst of the preserve. It froze for a moment, where I was able to capture this snapshot before it darted back into the thicket. What a beautiful creature!".
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Have a nice day Sao Paulo, enjoy yourself!!!!
Not sure if my Portugese is well enough but read on a site that Serena is not playing !? Is this correct ?
It might be correct because I haven't seen Serena on pictures with other tennis players.
Match with Caro was not of so much fun. Ladies took it all very serious. Bit worried about Maria, as she was stretching her shoulders several times. Let's hope nothing bad. Time to go back home to Bradenton and prepair for the new season. Good luck Maria . Your game looked solid tonight, great hitting at times and strong 1st serve. Keep it up . Great that you send us so many messages via Facebook. We can keep track of what you are doing. Jealous at times, as the snow is piling up her outside my house.
I attended the match today, Maria won 6-2 7-6, it was a great experience. Maria and Caroline played a good match. Maria was the more consistent player and in a few moments it seemed that Caroline was more interested in make the attendance laugh. It was a great day of tennis and a great experience to watch Maria and Caroline playing from the stadium for the first time. Tomorrow I will be back to Rio and after I will post some pictures and videos that I made. My camera isn't that good but there are few great images.
I'm back Rio now I'm preparing some pictures and videos to post! The event was great, I loved it! It's a great experience to watch people that you support and a sport that you like very much. Tennis changed my life, when I starded praticing I became a less stressed person and it helped me a lot. Maria is one of idols so to watch her play from the stadium for the first time was an unique experience. Unfortunately I wasn't that fortunate to get autographs or pictures with the players. I'll try this when I have another chance.
PICTURES! Sorry for the quality, I know that pictures are not that good, my camera isn't that good and flash couldn't be used!
You are a real fan of Sharapova because you have attended to her exibition match.
As you live in Rio, you will also have a chance to meet Masha at the Olympic Games in 2016.
You are lucky !!!
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It’s been one whirlwind of a summer! Here are a few sneak peeks of what’s coming up on the blog!! As always, I can’t wait to post the entire sessions of these!
From the monthly archives:
July 2011
It was a day filled with peace, from beginning to end. A day where the bride peacefully got dressed in her lovely lace gown as her groom peacefully opened the gift from his bride. It was a peaceful moment when Jen & Alan first saw each other on their wedding day-the serene feeling was palpable. I’ve been to enough weddings to observe that people’s personalities really play into their wedding-and because Jen & Alan are such peaceful, wonderful people; their wedding was exactly the same way. Every time Jen & Alan look at each other, it is obvious how happy they are with each other, how excited they are to start their lives together & how at peace they are when they are together. They were married at the lovely Hakone Gardens in Saratoga & I was thrilled to be a part of such a special day.
Every wedding I shoot is so different but I always find so many things about each wedding that I love. With Jen & Alan’s wedding, there was SO much to love! Jen had put a multitude of personal touches into their wedding-from the handmade Chuppah & Yamaka’s to the beautiful programs at the wedding which told guests about the symbolism for each part in the wedding ceremony, each detail was so lovingly put together. And when the bride is the one putting together all the details, they are even more special & meaningful. Jen wore AMAZING gold glittered shoes & Alan looked awesome in his grey suit. They were married under a cloudless sky & as they were pronounced husband & wife, they both cried tears of joy. They spent the evening dining, dancing (my favorite part of their wedding!!!!) and spending time embracing those closest to them.
Jen & Alan-I feel honored to know you both. You are the kinds of people who make everyone around you feel loved…like they are a part of your family. Thank you for trusting me with this special, meaningful day…I am grateful to have the both of you as my dear friends. Wishing you a wonderful two week honeymoon in Hawaii (lucky!!!!) and I wish you all the happiness in the world…you deserve it all and more. XOXO, marielle.
Like most of my couple this year, Jen & Alan opted to see each other before the ceremony & take photographs together. As always, it was a sweet, intimate moment with just the two of them…and I’m so happy we got these photographs!
They signed the Ketubah before the ceremony with their closest family & friends watching. It was a very sweet thing to witness…
Jen’s mother passed away a few years ago & Jen has since become very close with all of her late mother’s friends. It was such a neat thing for all of them to walk down the aisle with Jen.
Love this one…
The one on the left was taken by my wonderful second shooter, Lynn…
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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Publishers Weekly has given THE SHADOW SOCIETY a starred review!
“A gripping and intelligent thriller…Filled with literary and artistic allusions (some of which diverge in the dual Chicagos), the action-packed narrative poses thorny ethical questions as Darcy wrestles with bigotry, identity, belonging, and love.”
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Gregg Russell knows what it's like to be a small-town dance student.
So, he said he's thrilled to be "paying it forward" to a group of about 50 students from Stacey's Dance Studio in Marietta who came to his master dance class workshop Monday.
"I would have killed for something like this when I was young," Russell said.
SHARON BOPP The Marietta TimesEmmy Award-nominated choreographer Gregg Russell and his assistant Ali Rosenstein strike a pose during his master dance class workshop Monday at Stacey’s Dance Studio in Marietta.
According to Russell, teaching helps bring the excitement back to young dancers.
"Dance is positive, exciting, fun," he said.
Russell, 40, of Los Angeles. was raised in Wooster. He began learning to tap at age 4.
Who's Gregg Marshall?
Emmy-nominated choreographer.
Russell has worked Bette Midler, Gene Kelly, Michael Jackson and Gregory Hines.
He's shared the stage with Jason Mraz, Reba McEntire and Smash Mouth.
Performing as a member of Tap Sounds Underground, Marshall made it to the semi-finals of CBS' "Live to Dance."
"It kept me occupied," he remembered. "I was a hyper kid."
Russell continued studying tap and then took up break dancing. He started participating in dance competitions around age 13 or 14.
After getting a part in "42nd Street" at Akron's Carousel Theater and touring with that production in the Midwest, Russell later moved to Los Angeles where has lived for about 25 years.
Russell has worked with Bette Midler, Gene Kelly, The Nicholas Brothers, Michael Jackson and Gregory Hines. In addition, he has performed with Reba McEntire, Smash Mouth, The B-52's and Jason Mraz.
Currently, he is producing and hosting "Tap Into the Network" intensives at seven different cities worldwide in summer 2012.
"I've been very honored to work professionally for many years at all different venues," Russell noted.
"Gregg is fun and inspiring," said Stacey Heaton, owner of Stacey's Dance Studio. "The kids don't realize they're learning because they're having so much fun."
"I want my kids to experience dance outside Marietta," Heaton added.
Dressed in dance clothes, with bare feet, stocking feet, boots or sparkly tennis shoes, Russell's hip-hop master dance class of about 30 students danced, giggled, panted and sweated their way through his fast-paced lesson Monday.
Outfitted in knee-length shorts, a blue T-shirt that read "Respect My Authority" and black tennies, the bearded Russell told the kids: "It's called sweat. You'll be OK."
After showing the class a series of dance moves, Russell turned on The Black Eyed Peas' "Party All the Time" and the students rocked what they'd learned.
"How come I feel like we're on a Nickelodeon commercial right now?" Russell joked.
Students said in just a day, they learned from the choreographer.
"I learned a lot about that you should just be confident and you should never give up dancing," said Olivia Huck, 7, of Marietta.
Ohio University theater student Annie Harris, 18, has been dancing for 15 years.
"I told my mom when I was just 3 that I wanted to go to Juilliard (School in New York City)," she said. "(Dance) is a way to express myself and escape from everything I'm dealing with. And it's good exercise."
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British Private Navy Warship Held in Spain
An ex-Royal Navy officer’s converted warship has been seized by Spain amid fears he is a mercenary planning to fight pirates in Somalia. Former lieutenant Chris Enmarsh’s decommissioned gunboat Defender has been stopped from sailing since being forced to stop off in Tenerife for
Israeli Submarine Named in German Shipyard
'INS Rahav', the Israeli Navy's 5th Dolphin-class submarine, inaugurated at Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems in Kiel, Germany. The new submarine was unveiled at a special ceremony attended by Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy Rear Adm
Kongsberg Contracted for New Seismic Vessel
Kongsberg Evotec AS, a Kongsberg Maritime company, will provide the complete back deck solution for handling of up to 20 streamers simultaneously aboard a GC Rieber owned new-build seismic exploration vessel, awarded by builder Kleven. The ST324XT designed by Skipsteknisk in Ålesund
Coast Guard Responds to South Louisiana Casualty
GofM Pipeline Fire Update.
Hamburg Süd's 'Santa Cruz' Now Flying Luxembourg Flag
Thai Speedboat Plan to Beat Resort's Traffic Congestion
Thai authorities seek new ways to get people from Phuket International Airport to their destinations on the Andaman Sea island. One possibilty discussed at a recent meeting would be to build a quay pier next to the airport in order to carry passengers by speedboat or hydrofoil the 13 miles to
Something Rotten in New Orleans: Coast Guard Investigate
The Coast Guard, along with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality & partner agencies, respond to reports of an odor. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received the report of an odor extending throughout parts of the greater New Orleans area
Virgin Atlantic Challenger ll Readies for UK Return
Plymouth boatyard looks to refit Richard Branson's iconic 'Virgin Atlantic Challenger II' after the boat's 20-year absence from UK shores. Dan Stevens, a merchant navy master who also runs the Mount Batten ferry and harbour cruise vessels in Plymouth
Tugboat Sinks, Tow Afloat Off California Coast
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20th Century Club meets
The 20th Century Club began its 2012 year Sept. 4 with a salad and dessert supper at the Marion City Building.
Nineteen members were present.
Hosts were Paula Ash, Carolan McFarland, Betty Sanders, Becky Summerville, and Lora Lovelady.
Ash conducted a short business meeting following the meal. Each member then gave highlights of their summer.
The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 1
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Senior Management Planning Forward – For the Best and the Worst
May 17, 2013 by Bob Britz
Working in business you quickly learn that a partnership with your senior management team is like a marriage. The playbook and attitudes you all took on across a dinner table as the company may have started are often in need of refreshing. Seriously, you spend 8-12 hours a day with them, more than with your spouses and partners, and chances are you have discussions over wins and disagreements that may blush a customer if they walked in. So what are three key ways to ensure a happy and profitable long term working relationship?
First, act your role in the situation. No …
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Marketplace for Friday, October 22, 2010
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Marketplace for Friday, October 22, 2010
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Geithner tries different currency tactic
Currency values were the hot topic at the G-20 meeting in South Korea. The U.S. wants China to raise the value of its currency, but has been unable to persuade China to make the change. So Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is trying a different strategy. John Dimsdale reports.
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How will crackdown hurt for-profits?
Posted In: Education
One business that earned big profits during most of the recession is for-profit colleges. Over the next few weeks, we'll get an idea of how hard they'll be hit by bad publicity from Congressional hearings and possible restrictions on federal financial aid. Amy Scott reports.
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Will Williams' firing affect fundraising?
Longtime NPR news analyst Juan Williams was fired for violating NPR's ethics policies. For public radio stations, the timing and the backlash is less than ideal. Janet Babin reports.
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Weekly Wrap: Foreclosures and banks
Foreclosures, corporate and bank profits reign as some of the biggest stories of the week. The Big Money's Heidi Moore and the Wall Street Journal's Sudeep Reddy talk with Kai Ryssdal about whether the foreclosure issue is improving and how banks are doing right now.
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Unhappy meal: McDonald's ups prices
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McDonald's has survived the recession better than most other restaurants. Better than most other companies, in fact. The burger chain announced this week it's seen sales rise for 30 consecutive quarters. McDonald's is doing so well some managers are even re-thinking the competition. Tony Arnold explains.
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Starbucks uncorks wine, beer menu
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If you amp up for your workday with a Starbucks latte, how about swinging by on the way home to unwind with a glass of merlot? This week, the company started testing out alcohol on the menu at one store in Seattle. Ann Dornfeld reports on whether this could be the company's next big foray into mind-altering substances.
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We are open Today: 9:00am - 5:30pm / Tomorrow: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Legendary Happy Mondays dancer and maraca player Bez will head to The Picturdrome this month for a guest DJ night of indie and dance tunes from the Madchester scene.
In January, the original line up of the Happy Mondays announced their reunion and a series of shows in May.
However, ahead of them Bez will DJ at the Northampton venue at the end of March.
The original Happy Mondays line up featuring Bez, Gary Whelan, Mark Day, Paul Davies, Paul Ryder, Rowetta and Shaun Ryder got back together after 19 years.
Happy Mondays were discovered by the legend Tony Wilson in the Hacienda and have become synonymous with the Manchester music scene.
Their first album Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out) was released in 1987.
Happy Mondays followed it with two classic albums, 1988’s Bummed and Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches which went on to achieve platinum status in the UK.
Bez will be joined on Saturday, March 31, by Vince Vega, Voodoo Ray, Dave Sweetmore and Andy Bunting. MC for the night is Darren Rocksteady Elston.
Tickets cost £10 and are available from or 08448842920
n The Happy Mondays will play Birmingham’s O2 Academy on Saturday, May 12.
Tickets are available by calling 0844 477 2000, from and.
We're open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sundays.
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Federal Reserve policymakers were slightly more hawkish as to when the first rate hike will be made, according to an assessment of appropriate monetary policy released by the central bank on Wednesday. Of the 17 Federal Open Market Committee members polled, seven Fed's unemployment forecast was lowered and the inflation forecast hiked for 2012, 2013 and 2014, though by fairly minor amounts: for 2012, the jobless rate is seen between 7.8% and 8%, vs. January's forecast of 8.2% to 8.5%, and the PCE inflation rate is seen between 1.9% and 2%, vs. January's forecast of 1.4% to 1.8%.
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Cant get over how much Outsider sounds like a Skytech production
Cant get over how much Outsider sounds like a Skytech production
This will be one of the best realase in Colsharbour this year!
Did you know Buffalo has 2nd largest Polish community in the US? Well that explains last night. Crazyness! We even had a fire on stage - MARKUS SCHULZ
Out now boys and girls!
Yes! Now my personal top5 2011 all in my hands!
Charged!
Outsider definitely sounds like a Skytech inspired production but I ain't complaining. Awesome awesome stuff here. 8-)
Originally Posted by DaydreamerOriginally Posted by Daydreamer
nice... what a year for CLHR! 8-)
Damian K
Yeah Coldharbour won't stop and I hope I they don't
Great release after release, keep it up guys!
Coldharbour Citizen for Life.
Loyalty can't be bought, only earned.
Indeed good stuffIndeed good stuff
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Started with Vision ;] Like this tune so much ;]
Started with Vision ;] Like this tune so much ;]
oh this is nice i like it
hahahah hMarkus is so much un i love it!!!!
i think just the thought that these World Tour shows are live sets makes them more exciting. I sit here imagining what it would be like to be in the crowd right now...ohhhh im soooooo PISSED that I wasnt able to stay long enough for this show
Hello everyone!
Am' tuned in! 8-)
Neuroscience Recordings
Real Legacy Records
Carpe Noctum
The track that just keeps getting better and better with each listen.
Love this track!
Neuroscience Recordings
Real Legacy Records
Carpe Noctum
Great start to the set i love the new David West track !!!!
gosh... i lov this tune :!:
With passion since 1993 & 1991
always so happy to hear this tune!!!!!!
every time i listen i like it a little more and its so good for ANY TIME!!
i love falling asleep to it...WAKING UP to it....i just loooooooveeeeee this
crap ive had too much coffee today i think :roll:
this is bringing me back to NY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Success for MAROC at JK 2012
There were plenty of great MAROC performances at JK 2012, a rarity for being on relative home ground. MAROC winning performances over the weekend were:
Ewan Musgrave (M10B)
Jake Chapman (M12A)
Sarah Dunn (W40 & W40 Sprint)
Joe Wright, Jake and Alistair Chapman (Class M Relay).
There were many other quality results. Some photos are in the MAROC 2012 photo gallery.
Great Results for Maroc Juniors
Hi
As a junior rep I thought I would take the chance to highlight some of the clubs good results over the past few weekends. This is always a busy time, and with many big races, the main one ofcourse being the Jk where Maroc juniors turned out in full force. The first day was a sprint in Livingston, where we dominated the M12 category, with Jake Chapman 2nd, Alistair Chapman 8th, and John Getliff 10th. We also had good results in W14, and 16 with both Abi Mason, and Jenny Rickets coming 5th.
The next day there were even more good results, so it seems we perform better in the tough technical terrain which was day 2. In M10A Grant McMurtrie came 5th, and Matthew Gooch came 8th. In M10B Ewan Musgrave came 1st. Then In M12A Jake Chapman got 1st. In M14A Ross McMurtrie cam 10th, then in the girls Abi Mason came 5th in W14A, with Megan Rickets in 10th.
Day Three was even tougher, and again more technical. this meant the people who are truly good at technical shone through, and it seems we have lots in that category. In M10A Matthew Gooch came 9th, but was beaten by Grant McMurtrie who came 5th. Ewan Musgrave again won M10B, whilst the boys in M12A dominated again, with Jake Chapman first, Joe Wright 2nd, Alistair Chapman 5th, and John Getliff 10th. Ross McMurtrie came 5th in M14A a good result in a tough category, as it gets harder to stay at the the top as you go up the ages. Josh Dudley came 8th in M18 elite which is a brilliant result. Then in the girls Abi came 5th in W14A great consistency, a key feature of good athletes. Finally Evie Mason got a great 8th in the very tough W16A category, she was also 5th Brit which is very good.
This of course led to many good overall results which were taken from day two and three. Ewan Musgrave secured 1st in M10B, whilst Grant Mcmurtrie got 5th In M10A with Matthew Gooch not far behind in 8th. Jake Chapman was another JK title holder, as he secured first in M12A, with Alistair receiving 8th, so a good weekend for the Chapman family. In M14A Ross got 8th, another good result. Josh also got 8th, but in M18 elite. Abi got an overall 6th in W14A. All in all it seems we like the numbers 5 and 8 but at such a big competition these are good numbers to have beside your name.
In the relay we had two teams which shone through, the team of Joe Wright, and both Chapmans, Alistair, and Jake won their category, whilst Frances Wright, and both Mason, Evie and Abi came 4th in theirs. Thank you to everyone who helped with parking especially the Getliffs, as they didn't get a run.
I know Trevor previously sent out an e-mail mentioning the British Sprints and Middles but I felt he left out a few good results. These include Abi Mason 6th In the W14 A final, and Evie Mason 9th in the W16 A final. Abi carried her success into the middles where she came 4th.
Let me know If i have missed anyone out I have tried my best but am tired after the long weekend.
The next things coming up are SOL 2, and Wednesday night training, so we can all get ready for the British Long where I am sure we will have great results as usual.
Thanks
Hope everyone had a great Easter
Rhona
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Domblesky, J., "Project Assisted Learning in Engineering - A Manufacturing Example", ASEE Upper Midwest Conference, October 2009, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Domblesky, J.P., James, T.P., and Widera, G.E.O., “A cutting rate model for Reciprocating Sawing”, Journal of Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, Vol. 130, No. 5, October 2008, pp. 0510151-0510157.
Domblesky, J.P., and Kraft, F.F., “Metallographic evaluation of welded forging preforms”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 191, No. 1-3, August 2007, pp. 82-86.
Domblesky, J., and Silman, T., “Investigation of Workload Fluid Characteristics in Vibratory Finishing”, SUR/FIN Technical Conference, American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, Cleveland, OH, September 18-20, 2007.
Domblesky, J., Kraft, F., Sims, B., and Druecke, B., “Welded Preforms for Forging”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 171, No. 1, January 2006, pp. 141-149.
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MARSHALL - East College Drive funnels traffic on the east side of town through a row of businesses and past Southwest State Minnesota University. Every fall, thousands of students come to Southwest Minnesota State University, swelling the potential customer base.
Students buy food, clothes, hard goods, and entertainment. The effect on some businesses is quite large.
"It gets a lot busier when the students are around," said Brianna Brush who works at Family Video rental. "They use it for classes sometimes when there's an assignment with a movie involved. We're the only movie place for a ways and it's cheap for poor college students."
Photo by Steve BrowneDomino’s Pizza employee Jesse Schreifels found himself multitasking as he took and order while preparing another pizza for delivery Monday evening. Domino’s is one of many businesses along East?College Drive that welcome the added business during the school year.
A lot of the businesses on East College are restaurants, and students have to eat like anyone else.
Brenda Wittrock is co-owner of Jimmy John's, which opened in 2008.
"It does make a bit of a difference," Wittrock said, "10 percent maybe."
Wittrock said they are always looking to hire new staff during the school year to keep up with the increased business.
Angie Hettling manages Papa Murphy's which specialized in take-and-bake pizza.
"I guess we do see more students as we offer them $2 off on their ID card," Hettling said. I think any time you move in you've got to get something easy. We're busier in fall but it's hard to tell if it's just because it's cooler."
However, Erin Samuelson, manager of Papa John's Pizza which sells and delivers ready made says it's too early to tell.
"When school session is in, and the community settles in sales are better," Samuelson said. "But people are going to visit relatives, going to the lake, and a lot of teachers at the high school and SMSU don't live in town."
However, Dave Knotz, manager of Domino's Pizza said there is a definite jump in business. "Especially I'd say late nights," he said. "Thursday, that's college fun night in town."
Knotz said Domino's is pretty stable with low turnover, but it has to hire more staff during the school year as student employees have to cut down on their hours.
Pizza Hut is within a convenient walk from the SMSU campus, and has a lot of room for dine-in customers, as well as delivering. Manager Jesse Klatt said he's definitely seen a jump in business with many new customers.
"Sales do pick up," Klatt said. "I've hired five people in the last month or so - three drivers, a cook and a server."
At MacDonald's management is not allowed to discuss sales figures, but one manager Anna Sisombat did comment that it gets very busy after school starts.
Returning students often need furniture, which is generally too much trouble to bring from home.
"We see a lot of them coming through looking for mattresses, futons," said Jeff Bragg, manager of Slumberland furniture outlet.
Bragg said the store tries to keep up with these items on a seasonal basis and said he thought the students are good for the area and good for the town.
"Our used consignment department empties out," said Alan Schuch, manager of Larson's Home Furnishings. "Otherwise, nothing too crazy. Sofas from $399 to $499 go well."
Though used furniture sells well, used clothing does not appear to.
"We're just starting to get a rush of students coming into the store," said Molly Kimball, a job coach at Advanced Opportunities which runs "Wear it's At," a gently-used clothing store. "We didn't have any luck seeing students come in. We've done a lot of advertising in the past year though, and maybe word is getting out."
Electronics is one thing that's almost guaranteed to sell, at both the high and low end.
Alex Smieja, manager of Radio Shack said business picks up and the need for employees does as well, as student employees either quit or have to cut back on their hours when school starts.
Radio Shack sales associate Hannah Kiges is a student at SMSU and knows first-hand what students need when they move in.
"Co-ax cables, chargers, headphones, anything that breaks easily," Kiges said.
According to Kenny Thompson, manager of Verizon Wireless World, students tend to go for the more expensive phones rather than the cheaper no-frills models.
"Usually we get a rush of students coming into the store," Thompson said. "Mostly looking for smart phones."
And, of course, students have personal grooming needs like anyone else.
Danielle French manager of Great Clips, said business picks up quite a bit after the start of school.
Owner Milly Ljubisavljevic, cutting hair in the corner, chimed in, "Boy does it ever take off!"
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Halestorm talk new single ‘Love Bites (So Do I)’ (video)
by craig on Feb.26, 2012, under INTERVIEWS, ROCK NEWS, VIDEO
Halestorm are gearing up for the release of their much anticipated album "The Strange Case Of…", produced by Howard Benson and to be released on April 10. The band will also join the Mass Chaos tour with Godsmack and Staind starting April 13 in Augusta, Georgia. The first track released from the album 'Love Bites (So Do I)', is blowing up the charts. Check out the video below of singer Lzzy Hale and lead guitarist Joe Hottinger talking to Revolver TV about the new single and more.
'Love Bites (So Do I)' is also featured on the already released Halestorm EP, 'Hello, It's Mz. Hyde.'
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One crafty couple dream up a homespun California bash decked out with soaring bird streamers, bright balloons, and festive pinatas. And they couldn't have pulled it off without a little help from their friends.
Jennifer Garrido and Joshua Duthie share a kiss. Jumbo yellow balloons line the walkway to the home where the couple wed.
Event coordination: Jennifer Tipton of Jennifer Tipton Designs
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Stationery and textiles: Jenny Pennywood (the bride's design company)
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Photography: Suzanne Christine Photography and Emily Nathan
Dress: Glenda Pongiglione
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Marvellous Maids is proud to partner with Fabulous Housekeepers – The Training. These are run from our Atlantic Seaboard offices in Green Point; Cape Town. We are also happy to come out to your home and train your staff “in situ”.Please see below, the details of the training courses that we currently offer.
The main aim of the training is to show the trainee the skills required in housekeeping. The student would further be given a training manual and a certificate on completion of the course. At the end of this course should you wish your person to receive additional training in specific area (packing away cupboards; answering telephones etc), we could certainly develop something extra.
The cost of the above is R1695.00 – and includes all course notes and lunch on the training days.
If you would like this course to be done at your home (as a one on one training session), the cost would be R2950.00 (excluding travelling costs). If you wanted your employee to be trained on your premises, let us know and we'll look at when we'd be able to schedule.
Please note that this course can be adapted for Office/Tea/Cleaning Staff. In this instance, the laundry component falls away and we focus on social interaction; cleaning in the office environment; cleaning desks (without disturbing contents); making and serving of teas/coffees and light meals and setting up of meeting/boardrooms. All customised to the clients requirements. Please note due to the variety of offices etc; this is best offered as one on one training.
Laundry Training.
We prefer to do laundry training at the employer’s house – this is so we can teach the employee to work with the employer’s machines; and the actual clothing; and the actual packing away. You will get the most value from the laundry training if it is done at your home.
Some people just want training on Ironing Skills; however we have to teach the entire course as it all ties together – and of course, we do spend the most time on ironing. It is also one-on-one training – which means the employee gets undivided attention.
Please see below the details of the laundry course that we offer.
Laundry Skills
6 How to read care labels
6 Working the machines
6 Sort it out
6 Washing
6 Drying
6 Ironing
6 Packing Away - basic
The trainer would be on site for ± 6 hours. The employee would receive on the job training in the relevant modules; receive Training Notes and a certificate on completion.
We offer this as in situ training (i.e. at the employer’s home). This is “one on one” training. You would need to contact me regarding availability. The cost is R1045 per person per day.
If you would prefer to run the course over two days (2 days of 3 ½ hours each), the cost would be R1320 – this is preferable as it involves the layering of information but naturally costs a bit extra.
When deciding on whether to send an employee on a course; or have a trainer come to your house to do the training –you have to decide on the outcome that you are looking for.
Logistics influence the training – so the where of the training influences the nature of the training. So when we do a group training (as in our training centre) – the classes are small (maximum 8 pax) so everyone can get individual attention but by nature of the group dynamic it does tend to be more show and tell. So when making a bed – the trainer will be demonstrating; ditto for washing dishes; ironing etc. Although everyone will get an opportunity to try their hand at a task – you have to be very careful as there are only so many dishes people can wash and then in turn watch being washed before tuning out – and so on and so forth. Also because we are dealing with up to 8 different people who will be working in different homes; using different machines and dealing with different employers – we have to concentrate on the general rather than on the specific. The dynamic of group training however, means that one gets exposed to a lot more questions and in turn more answers. We like to involve the group rather than “talking at them” and that makes the experience quite enjoyable (you learn more) and we are also able to use multiple trainers to make it more interesting as it is more theoretical.
Where you are looking at training someone to work in your home because of specific issues however, then I always suggest scheduling the training in your home. It is more expensive as it is one-on-one training but is mostly practical training as it is in your home, showing them how to clean with your cleaning products and machines to the standards that you want. It is very specific. And as it is one-on-one – the person being trained gets a more hands on practical training experience. They clean and train at the same time – with an all-day trainer/supervisor working with them to guide them.
As I always say – it depends on what outcome you are looking for: general or specific.
In order to book your person on any of the courses, you need to book (as simple as sending me an email) – I would then invoice you and once payment was made, your person would be registered. For the longer course I would also want them to write an entrance exam which would help me assess the English; logic and cognitive skills.It is important to note that doing the course does not equal passing; part of the training process is to evaluate the suitability (ability; aptitude; attitude & English) of each person for work. We emphasise communication skills and that certainly helps in the job environment.We can also, offer in situ training (i.e. at the employer’s home). This is more expensive as we would need to offer it as a stand-alone unit which is “one on one” training. The employer would need to contact me regarding availability. The cost is R1085 per day (with a R65 surcharge if the venue is outside a 15km radius of our office in Green Point). We do offer a discount if training more than one person.The modules that we offer for this are:
The trainer would be on site for 5 – 6 hours. The employee would receive training in the relevant modules; receive Training Notes and a certificate on completion.We can also develop a made to order course, focussing on the areas that you specifically want addressed. The cost would depend on exactly is required.Send me an email:
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Financial ConfusionMarch 5th, 2009
In trying to make some sort of sense out of the financial mess that we are in, Newburyport and globally, I find myself staring incomprehensibly at my Newburyport TV watching some guy in a hot pink necktie and a raging bald guy. It feels like Flannery O’Conner meets the business channel, or “Alice in Wonderland” meets the business channel. It’s really hard to take these folks seriously from my vantage point in Newburyport, MA, but as a neophyte desperately trying to learn this stuff, I’m not exactly sure just how crazy these people are.
And along comes Jon Stewart last night, God bless him, to explain the whole thing to moi, confused in Newburyport, MA.
The whole business channel thing doesn’t even rate high enough on the weirdness scale to be a combination of something as classy as Flannery O’Conner or “Alice in Wonderland.” Nope, this is the Twilight Zone gone rancid:
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You can read the Huffington Post article and watch the Jon Stewart segment here.
And this is one of the guys who is slamming President Obama. Good grief.
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Marysville Police looking for murder suspect
March 10, 2010 · 5:41 AM
Marysville Police are looking for a 21 year old Tulalip man and murder suspect, after he failed to appear at a Superior Court hearing March 9.
A $1,000,000 arrest warrant for Murder 2nd Degree was issued by a Superior Court Judge for James D Fryberg after he failed to appear for a bail revocation hearing.
Fryberg is accused of causing the death of a 15-month-old baby in May 2009.
Fryberg’s last known residence was on the Tulalip Reservation just west of Marysville; however his current whereabouts are unknown.
He is described as Native American, 21 years old, 5’11”, and about 160 pounds. He also has brown eyes, and brown hair.
Police are asking that anyone who knows the whereabouts of Fryberg call 911 to report his.
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The 14 CE credit also present you with information on specific ailments and how to address them using reflexology. This course is open to all professional bodywork therapists. Reflexology maps of the hands and feet are given as well as easy to use visual guides. A must for the massage professional interested in learning reflexology!
This Course Will Present:
• The history and origins of modern reflexology
• Anatomy of each body system and reflex areas for each
• Descriptions of how to palpate the feet and hands to find reflex points
• Common ailments that may benefit from reflexology treatment
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The Complete Reflexology Tutor, by Ann Gillanders (Copyright Octopus Publishing Group, Text Copyright Ann Gillanders, 2007), guide with instructions, exam of 90 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.
Please check our State/Organization Approvals page before purchasing to be sure this course is accepted by your state board. All courses are accepted by the NCBTMB, AMTA, and ABMP.
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I have used this product for 8 yrs after trying everything out there. Great price, glides nice with small amount and clientele love it. Feels greasy at first but absorbs well. I use as a moisturizer at home as well.
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Founded in 1986, Custom Craftworks' mission is to support the vital work of professionals and educators in the massage, therapy, and holistic health fields by building the best quality massage equipment available. In 2009 Custom Craftworks joined the Pivotal Health Solutions family of brands. Pivotal Health has one of the most comprehensive health and wellness product lines in the market today.
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John Quincy Adams: Diary Entries from the 1809 Trip to Russia
On 27 June 1809, the U. S. Senate confirmed President James Madison's appointment of John Quincy Adams (JQA) as.
JQA Twitter Project
Read John Quincy Adams's posts on Twitter. (Twitter posts appear under the user name, JQAdams_MHS.)
MHS looks forward to tweeting another year of JQA's line-a-day diary entries! 5 August 2012 marks the third anniversary of the Massachusetts Historical Society's JQA Twitter project! John Quincy Adams (with the help of MHS staff) continues to tweet his own line-a-day diary entries summarizing his life and work as minister plenipotentiary in St. Petersburg, Russia. Please read (or continue to read) JQA's succinct posts exactly 200 years after he wrote them.
John Quincy Adams's Diaries
- Web presentation of JQA's line-a-day diary beginning August 1809 or beginning August 1812
- Web presentation of JQA's diary with long entries beginning August 1809 or beginning August 1812
- The Diaries of John Quincy Adams: A Digital Collection
Digital images of 51 diary volumes kept by John Quincy Adams from the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. The diary can be searched by date or by using the detailed timeline.
- Overview to JQA's diaries
Includes scope notes about diary volumes, descriptions of different types of diary entries written by JQA, and provides citations to published selections of his diary.
- Published edition (volume 2) includes selected diary entries beginning August 1809
Selected entries beginning August 1812
Online access from the Internet Archive to published edition of selected long diary entries Memoirs of John Quincy Adams: Comprising Portions of His Diary from 1795 to 1848, volume 2, edited by Charles Francis Adams, (Philadelphia, 1874).
- PUblished transcriptions of John Quincy Adams from 1779-1788 are available as part of The Adams Papers Digital Edition. Please see the browse list to the digital version of the documentary edition by the Adams Papers Project.
John Quincy Adams in Russia
- "The First Ambassador: John Quincy Adams in St. Petersburg, 1809-1815" ()
This article written by Mary Claffey and Sara Sikes (both authors are Assistant Editors for the Adams Papers Editorial Project) appeared in Russian Life, September/October 2008. This article describes JQA's successful diplomatic mission in Russia as well as his life at Court with his wife, Louisa Catherine and young son, Charles Francis.
The Beehive Blog Posts about the JQA Twitter Project
- Was JQA a Tweeter?
This blog post describes JQA's numerous diaries and likens the short entries within his line-a-day diary to posts to the micro-blogging website, Twitter.
- To Russia With Tweets
This blog post from 16 July 2009 announces Massachusetts Historical Society's plans to post JQA's line-a-day diary entries on Twitter, beginning on 5 August 2009, 200 years after he started his journey to St. Petersburg, Russia.
- John Quincy Adams, Media Darling
This blog post includes links to online articles and video clips from the press describing the JQA Twitter project, as well as comments from Twitterers, and a quote from Louisa Catherine Adams (John Quincy Adams's wife) about the anguish she felt about the prospect of leaving two of her children in the United States when she accompanied her husband to Russia.
- John Quincy Adams's Shipboard Reading Lists
These blog posts list the books John Quincy Adams mentions in his line-a-day diary entries and provides links to online copies of the titles.
August 1809 | September 1809 | October 1809 | November/December 1809
- JQA, Lead-Water, & Lindsey Vonn
This blog post from 15 March 2010 provides some contextual information about seemingly unusual treatments for JQA's inflamed leg—first the application of lead-water, and then the application of butter. The post also draws a connection to the Olympic skiier, Lindsey Vonn, who said her physical therapist had been treating her shin injury by wrapping cheese on it.
- A Description of One Letter John Quincy Adams Sent to his Father in June 1811
This blog post from 18 June 2011 (in recognition of Father's Day) describes one letter that a noteworthy son (John Quincy Adams) sent to his noteworthy father (John Adams). JQA's letter (dated 30 May and 7 June because it was written on two days in 1811) offers an example of the thoughtfulness, eloquence, and respect JQA displayed towards his father.
- John Quincy Adams Writes about an American Born in Russia
This blog post from 12 August 2011 gathers quotes from different writings by John Quincy Adams in which he describes the birth of his daughter, Louisa Catherine, on 12 August 1811. His line-a-day diary entry is succinct, his long diary entry shares more detail, and a passage from a letter he writes to his mother (Abigail Adams) includes a bit of humor.
- JQA's Self-Assessment on His Birthday in 1812
This blog post from 11 July 2012 shares a passage from JQA's long diary that conveys a rather harsh self-assessment, despite significant professional and personal accomplishments as of his 45th birthday on 11 July 1812.
Selected Media Coverage about the JQAdams_MHS Twitter Project
- "John Quincy Adams, Twitterer?," New York Times
- "John Quincy Adams Tweeting Thanks to Mass. Society," Associated Press
- "John Quincy Adams on Twitter," Here and Now, Wednesday, August 5, 2009 (audio)
- "Twitter Twacked!" The Rachel Maddow Show, August 6, 2009 (audio)
- "Tweets from John Quincy Adams," ABC World News Webcast, August 17, 2009 (video)
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Even the most pacifistic video-game player has a favorite gun. Perhaps yours is the Lancer, the combination assault rifle/chain saw in "Gears of War." Maybe you like the Gravity Gun in "Half-Life 2." I've always been partial to the RYNO ("rip you a new one") in "Ratchet & Clank."
The video-game gun hall of fame has a new contender, thanks to "Red Faction: Armageddon" (THQ, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99; PC, $49.99). It's called, simply, the Magnet Gun. Your first shot fires a magnet; your second shot releases an anchor, which attracts the magnetized surface. Shoot once into a ceiling, then once onto a floor, and you can cause a building to collapse into rubble in seconds.
It's a wonderful new tool for the "Red Faction" universe, which has always thrived on large-scale property demolition. And it lifts "Armageddon" above the competition in the increasingly crowded shooter marketplace.
"Red Faction" takes place on 22nd-century Mars, which Earthlings have tried to terraform into a livable environment. In the prologue to "Armageddon," however, a cult leader has destroyed the terraformer, driving the colonists underground. There they discover a new threat, awakening a hive of vicious, insectoid aliens.
From there, "Armageddon" turns into a fairly predictable bug hunt. Your character, Darius Mason, is sent deeper into the tunnels of Mars to eradicate the aliens (as well as Adam Hale, the cult leader, and his minions). Sometimes you have Red Faction troops backing you up; other times, you're on your own.
Your arsenal is impressive. Of course you have your pistols, shotguns and assault rifles, but you also get new toys like the Nano Rifle, which shoots swarms of all-consuming nanoparticles, and the Singularity Cannon, which swallows monsters with a miniature black hole.
But the Magnet Gun is still the most effective. If you stumble across a building infested with aliens, you can crush them all by simply flattening the structure. You can hurl explosives into their midst and then set them off. If enemies are far apart, you can fling them together at high speeds, creating a satisfying squish.
Mason is also equipped with a "nanoforge," which lets him form a protective shell around himself, launch energy fields at enemies, or even rebuild broken structures. On occasion, he can slip into a heavily armored exoskeleton and bash his way through infested areas. And a few high-powered vehicles really let him crank up the destruction.
As entertaining as all this mayhem is, it does get repetitious over the course of 22 missions and about 10 hours. There isn't much variation among the aliens, and the journey underground usually takes place on a single, linear path. That will disappoint fans of the open-world exploration of the last "Red Faction" game, 2009's "Guerrilla," but it does ensure that the story keeps barreling forward.
Beyond the main plot, "Armageddon" includes an online "Infestation" mode in which players cooperate against ever-growing swarms of aliens. And then there's "Ruin," in which your goal is to destroy everything you can as quickly as possible. It's not terribly rewarding as a game, but does serve as a decent stress reliever.
If you have an appetite for destruction, "Red Faction: Armageddon" will certainly feed it. But it has no nutritional value.
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This is a 1:40 p.m. update of a story posted at 6:37 this morning.
NORTHAMPTON – A suspect who reportedly stole a vehicle in Hadley and crashed it during a police chase that stretched over the Coolidge Bridge into Northampton early Tuesday morning remained at large later in the day, police said.
Northampton Police Capt. Scott A. Savino said a Hadley police cruiser hit the rear of the suspect’s vehicle when it came to a sudden stop on Florence Road, just past the intersection of Burts Pitt Road.
“The offending vehicle, a 2010 (Chevrolet) Tahoe, stopped quickly in the middle of the road,” Savino said. Both vehicles had been heading south, he said.
The officer was not injured. The cruiser, however, sustained heavy front-end damage, Savino said.
Hadley Police Cbief Dennis P. Hukowitz said,the impact jammed the cruiser door and the officer could not get quickly out of the vehicle to give follow the suspect on foot.
Hukowitz said the Tahoe was reported stolen about 1 a.m. and that one of his officers spotted it at Route 9 and Bay Road a few minutes later.
The chase proceeded through downtown Northampton and by Northampton High School where it struck a curb and blew one of its tires.
“He was riding right on the rim,” Hukowitz said of the suspect. “There was no tire.”
Savino said the Tahoe must have fish-tailed when it stopped because it sustained damage to the passenger side door and rear quarter-panel.
Northampton, Hadley and state police, including a K-9 unit, searched for, but could not find, the suspect.
Police said the Tahoe is owned by the Burke-Whitaker Pontiac Cadillac GMC Truck dealership in Northampton was stolen from the owner of that business in Hadley.
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Russell selectmen challenged by resident over appointment of Police Chief Jennifer Dubiel
RUSSELL – Town officials were questioned last night regarding the recent appointment of a new police chief and were criticized for failing to interview a candidate with 25 years of experience and instead hiring one with three years in law enforcement.
Resident Andrew T. Fox, son of former police Chief Thomas Fox and a state trooper out of Lee, asked Select Board members Jason Boyer, Pandora Hague and Chairman Keith Cortis the process by which they selected Chief Jennifer Dubiel for the part-time position.
“The process was not fair by any stretch of the imagination,” he said when speaking in support of job candidate John “Jack” Godfrey, 61, of Montgomery.
Godfrey, contacted at home after the meeting Tuesday evening,.
Godfrey retired as a trooper at the Russell State Police barracks after 25 years, was the head of security at Stanley Park in Westfield for two years, holds a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice, is a graduate of the police academy and a former United States Marine and Vietnam veteran.
Dubiel, a Westfield resident, is a full-time police officer at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, graduated from a special state police academy for campus police, has been a Russell police officer for the past three years, rising to the rank of sergeant, and is currently studying for an associate’s degree in criminal justice at Holyoke Community College.
Fox asked the Board of Selectmen to rescind its decision to appoint Dubiel and start the process over again in a fair manner.
“How do you justify not rescinding your decision in the name of a fair process,” Fox said.
Hague and Cortis questioned Godfrey’s commitment to the position in light of the fact that he did not attend the meeting to speak on his own behalf.
“How badly does he want it if he’s not willing to come to the meeting,” Hague said.
Fox said that because Godfrey is not a Russell resident he did not feel comfortable addressing the Select Board, a point that Godfrey confirmed.
“I’m not a resident of Russell, but I will be more than happy to speak with them,” he said.
Godfrey said he would like to see the position reopened and governed by an independent evaluation system because Boyer and Hague “have already expressed they don’t want me.”
“I can’t get a fair and impartial interview from those two,” he said. “I’d like to see two fair and independent people interview me and my references and look at my qualifications, and if they still want her, I’ve got to accept that.”
Godfrey said he has no hard feelings against Dubiel personally, but “the bottom line is that I am vastly more qualified for that position than she is, and I was wronged by an unfair appointment of that person. In my heart of hearts, I do not believe that Jason (Boyer) and Pandora (Hague) actually read my resume. I find it hard to believe.”
Dubiel, who was at Town Hall at the time of the meeting, declined to comment.
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Mastodon Paraguay Show Cancelled
Due to circumstances out of the band's control, Asuncion Paraguay's Maquinaria Festival, 6th November, has been cancelled. They hope to return soon!!
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Home > News and Events > Maxxis’ Wienen Takes Fourth ATV MX Win of 2012
Chad Wienen increased his points lead with his fourth win of the year in the ATV Motocross National Championship series. Round 7 was held June 30- July 1 in Millfield, Ohio.
Wienen went 2-1 for first overall on the weekend, holeshotting to the early lead in both motos. “The tires hooked up awesome out of the gate,” said Wienen of his Razr MX rear and Razr Cross front tires. “The track was really hard, and they put some water down that just got really slick for a while. I had a good setup with the yellow Razr MX. I had a little bobble in the first moto and [another rider] got by, but I pressured him. Into the second moto, I ripped another good start after some suspension changes and went on to run away with it.”
Josh Upperman took the third-place spot on the podium for Maxxis by going 4-3 for the weekend. Thomas Brown, who was 5-4, took fifth place overall, and Mark Madl was 6-6 and sixth overall. Upperman and Brown are fourth and fifth in the series’ points standings, while Madl is seventh.
Maxxis congratulates Chad Wienen on his latest victory and thanks all of its riders for their fine performances.
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West Nile virusBy Mayo Clinic staff
Original Article:
Definition.
Symptoms.
Causes
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Infection transmitted by mosquitoes. Midwestern and Southern states have recently had the highest incidence rates.
- Time spent outside. If you work or spend time outdoors, you have a greater chance of being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Risk of serious infection:
- Age. Adults older than age 50 are at higher risk of infection.
- Health. Those who have a weakened immune system, such as after receiving an organ transplant with anti-rejection medication, are at greater risk of infection.
Preparing for your appointment.
What to expect from your doctor.
Tests and diagnosis. A positive ribonucleic acid (RNA) test for the West Nile virus also is an indicator that you have the virus.
- tests your brain's activity — or an MRI scan can help detect brain inflammation.
Treatments and drugs
Supportive therapy.
Interferon therapy.
Prevention.
A vaccine is available to protect horses from West Nile virus. No vaccine is available for humans, but work to develop a human vaccine is under way.
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Some viewers have been put off by the impulsive Freddie, finding him coarse, unsympathetic and impenetrable. But Anderson drops hints about his past along the way, detailing Freddie's deep desire for family and stability, a longing that leads him to Dodd.
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9:12 PM EDT, May 3, 2012
It took about a month, but finally we've seen some separation of contenders from pretenders in this high school softball season.
With just one week left in the regular season, we've pretty well firmed up seven of the eight league tournament spots in the Lehigh Valley Conference and Colonial League.
In the LVC, Emmaus, Parkland and Liberty look like your division winners.
The remaining battle is for the wild-card slot where five teams — Bethlehem Catholic, Easton, Nazareth, Northampton and Whitehall — all entered play on Thursday with a shot at snaring the fourth playoff berth.
All five of those teams entered Thursday's games with either four or five LVC losses, but Whitehall's 2-1 defeat of Northampton in eight innings gave the K-Kids a sixth league loss which may be too tough to overcome.
Several big games close the regular season next week.
Northampton plays Parkland under the lights on Tuesday and Nazareth on Thursday. And Whitehall faces Nazareth on Tuesday and Parkland on Thursday.
Bethlehem Catholic, rained out of its game against Liberty on Thursday, still has the Hurricanes and Easton to play.
Of course, it's quite possible that extra games will be needed as they were last year when three teams tied for the final slot and two extra games were needed.
In the Colonial League, it's much easier to find the final four.
Saucon Valley has already won the South Division and Pen Argyl and Palmerton have already clinched playoff spots. The Green Knights, barring a major collapse, will win win the North Division.
Northwestern needs a win over either Bangor or Catasauqua next week to clinch the fourth playoff position.
Pen Argyl meets red-hot Palmerton on Monday in what could be a preview of the league finals.
In addition to finalizing league playoff positions, the season's final week will offer some district drama as Wilson, Southern Lehigh and Notre Dame all try to nail down district tourney berths.
Spartans coach Brian Neefe got his 700th career victory on Monday, but what may have him more upbeat is that his young team has started to play better after an often exasperating start.
In the Mountain Valley Conference, Pleasant Valley remains unbeaten and will be the favorite to win another league title.
Stroudsburg, Pocono Mountain East and Lehighton, a big winner over East Stroudsburg South on Thursday, will round out the MVC foursome.
And, in the Berks County League, both Brandywine and Kutztown have won their divisions and will be major factors in next week's league tournament.
GREYHOUNDS HIT ROAD
Moravian College is going for another Landmark Conference title, but this time the Greyhounds have to travel.
Susquehanna is the tournament host and Moravian will be in Selinsgrove today for a 1 p.m. contest against Scranton while the host Crusaders take on Catholic in the 11 a.m. tourney opener.
Moravian and Susquehanna, who finished league play at 12-2 apiece, split their doubleheader earlier this season.
The Greyhounds, who are 29-9 and ranked second in the NCAA East Region, are going for their fifth straight Landmark title and 15th conference championship under John Byrne.
Freshman Dior George (Liberty) leads the team in hitting with a .417 average. Jenn Dalickas (Brandywine) and Shannen Mohr (Parkland) are batting .366 and .351 respectively.
AND THE WINNER IS …
Lots of league accolades were earned by Lehigh Valley-area products this week. Among them:
• Misericordia freshman Kristi Seiler (Northern Lehigh) was named first-team all-Freedom Conference and rookie of the year. Seiler led the team in RBIs (37) and doubles (14) and was second in batting (.400), slugging (.633), on-base percentage (.447), hits (48), home runs (4) and total bases (76).
•Delaware Valley College sophomore shortstop Jackie Wear (Northwestern Lehigh) was named the Freedom Conference player of the year. Wear was among the league leaders in batting average (.496), hits (57), doubles (18), total bases (101), steals (2), home runs (eight), runs scored (38).
•DeSales senior outfielder Brianna Chilcoat (Northampton) was named to the all-Freedom Conference first team and DeSales junior third baseman Julie Brugger (Liberty) was named to the second team.
Chilcoat batted .322 with a team-high 31 runs scored and 15 steals. She capped her career with a home run in her final at-bat.
Brugger batted .358 with 13 doubles and team-highs in home runs (five) and RBIs (30). Brugger only struck out nine times in 129 plate appearances and had a .922 fielding percentage.
•Messiah sophomore Sarah Seneca (Saucon Valley) was named the co-Centennial Conference player of the year after leading her team in batting average (.437), on-base percentage (.469), runs scored (44), hits (59), triples (8), and total bases (81). She appeared in all 39 games and as a catcher helped the Falcons' pitching staff earn a conference-best 1.52 earned run average.
•East Stroudsburg senior Rachel Gieringer was named PSAC East player of the year. She was a bright spot in a tough year for the Warriors, hitting .355 with five home runs and 25 RBIs to go with a .529 slugging percentage and a .399 on-base percentage. Despite being hampered by injury, she played in all 41 games for ESU.
•Kutztown University coach Judy Lawes was named the PSAC East coach of the year. Lawes and the Golden Bears are having the best season in school history, a 45-4 mark entering a NCAA North Atlantic Regional they are hosting this weekend. Kutztown plays Winston-Salem State at 3:30 p.m. today.
The Golden Bears were ranked second in the country, but lost two of three games in the PSAC tournament last weekend in Drifton.
Earlier this season, Lawes recorded her 750th career win.
•IUP won its second straight PSAC title and sophomore pitcher Kelly King (Bethlehem Catholic) earned all-PSAC Central honors. King enters the regional at Kutztown with a 19-6 mark and 2.10 ERA. She tied for first in the PSAC with 10 shutouts. In the PSAC tourney, she tossed an eight-inning one-hitter to beat Bloomsburg in the semifinals.
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For Notre Dame Everett Golson has completed eight of 16 for 93 yards. Theo Riddick is the leading rusher with 22 yards in five carries.
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A variety of celebrities, high-profile former college players, current star college athletes and coaches were on hand for the game. The list included Vince Vaughn, Martin Short, Regis Philbin, Jon Bon Jovi, Jerome Bettis, Trent Richardson, Mark Ingram, Johnny Manziel, Urban Meyer, Gino Torretta, Joe Theismann, Eddie George, Jimmy Clausen and Brady Quinn.
Notre Dame fans booed Manziel when he was honored pregame, likely because they wanted star Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o to win the Heisman Trophy. Te'o finished second behind Manziel.
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And Manziel will remain the only quarterback in the stadium to have defeated Alabama this season.
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Alabama Coach Nick Saban in a halftime television interview:
"We played well offensively. We're controlled the line of scrimmage. We have good balance. That's what you want to have. Defensively, we're doing a pretty good job. They hit a couple of plays on us, but we've just got to play 60 minutes in a game, This game is not over and our players got to understand that."
Your defense is doing a "pretty good" job? Notre Dame has gained 124 yards and hasn't converted a third-down play.
"This game is not over." Really? Sure looks like it.
From Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly:
"It's all Alabama. We can't tackle them right now and who knows why. They're big and physical. I guess I do know why. Our guys have not tackled the way we have all year.... Credit Alabama. They played a great first half. We've gotta go in there and get after it and play with some pride in the second half and try get this thing closer so we can try to find a way to win."
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Good luck with that.
Alabama 28, Notre Dame 0 (halftime)
Any chance Alabama would back off up three touchdowns and with the ball at its own 29 with less than four minutes to play in the half?
Uh, no.
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Kathleen, Ga.: Laurence Larry Odland, 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.
Mr. Odland was born on June 27, 1927, in Claremont, S.D., and had lived in Warner Robins since 1992. He earned his bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from the University of South Dakota. A U.S. Navy Seabee Veteran, he was a self-employed farmer and farm implement dealer. First United Methodist Church was his church home, where he also volunteered at the food pantry. His parents, Victor C. Odland and Mary Peterson Miller Odland, preceded him in death.
His memory will forever be treasured by his beloved and devoted wife of 65 years, Marian Iris Kline Odland; children: Teresa Kay Long, Tucson, Okla., Nancy Anna Wiedrich, Watonga, S.C., Laura Lee Webb, Kathleen, Victor Laurence Odland, Belvidere, S.D., and Vincent George Odland, Huntsville, Ala.; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Winston Odland, Aberdeen, S.D., and Phyllis Blake, Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home.
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Forbes' tally of billionaires jumps 16%; Buffett drops in list
This post has been corrected. See below for details. The list of the world's ultimate 1% has grown: Forbes magazine said its tally of billionaires around the globe climbed 16% over last year. Topping the list is Carlos Slim, a telecommunications mogul...
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Vanessa Redgrave shows Jesse Eisenberg the way in 'The Revisionist'
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City Lights: Unplugging in a fast-paced digital worldI'm living an austere lifestyle as I write these words. At least, as austere as possible under the circumstances. My Twitter and Facebook accounts are logged off. My iPhone, which harbors my Hotmail account and text messages, is in my pocket untouched....
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Silicon Valley to boost clout in Washington
SAN FRANCISCO — For years, Silicon Valley companies wanted as little to do with Washington as possible. Hiring lobbyists to promote and protect their interests was about as far as they went. But a new generation of technology entrepreneurs...
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Three independent bookstores sue Amazon, publishers
Three independent bookstores have filed a class action suit against Amazon and the six major publishers, accusing them of creating a monopoly in e-book sales. The complaint, filed in New York on Feb. 15, focuses on digital rights management, known as DRM....
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A Feminist Looks Down From The PenthouseThe Hartford CourantA new book suggests that ambitious women should "lean in" to achieve success. What do we mean by "an ambitious woman"? What defines "achieving success"? Most important, what is "a new book"? OK, I know the answer to that one: A new book is where we...
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I guess the Dorney Park Wild Water System is off the table...Valley 610Here's your fun fact for the day. If approved, Allentown's proposed water and sewer lease would retain exclusive naming rights for the city utility systems. According to the draft agreement, which Mayor Ed Pawlowski released last week in preparation for...
Race Street deaths turn key on safety reviewQ: As a frequent traveler on Race Street, I long worried that something bad would happen one day regarding the people waiting for the bus at the roadside. First, there should have been a shelter there for people to wait in. Second, some of the folks at...
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Classically Trained: Pianist gives stellar performance
It was great to be indoors again. After months in the summer heat — which got dangerously excessive at times for this orchestra to play in — at parks and the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, the Pacific Symphony returned to its Costa Mesa...
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Wednesday Morning Coffee: PA Ethics Commission launches probe of state liquor board.Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekGood Wednesday Morning, Fellow Seekers. The Pennsylvania Ethics Commission is investigating claims that three top officials at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board accepted gifts and favors last year from vendors and other businesses with an interest...
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LOCAL BRIEFS: SOFTBALLWildcats thrash Red Devils BRALWEY — The Brawley Union High softball team crushed Sweetwater High of National City, 16-0, in a nonleague game here Thursday. Pitcher Bree Rogers recorded the win, striking out four batters and giving up only three...
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Arabs felled by Knights, 9-2SAN DIEGO — The Imperial Valley College baseball team suffered a 9-2 defeat here Friday to San Diego City College in a Pacific Coast Athletic Conference game. For the Arabs, Santiago Arce accrued three hits in the loss, while Josh Evans finished...
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Gators sign S Keanu Neal, the No. 1 player in Sentinel's 2013 Central Florida Super60
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South Sumter's Keanu "Keke" Neal, No. 1 in the Sentinel's Super60, signs with Florida
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Co-author of Mike Piazza biography says catcher did not use PEDs
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Mike Piazza, Dodger, and the Hall of Fame vote
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A banking brawl broke out over the surprise announcement Friday that Wells Fargo plans to buy Wachovia for $15 billion, an agreement that upsets the previously stunning Wachovia-Citigroup deal announced Monday.
In an interview, Wells Fargo chief executive John Stumpf said Charlotte-based Wachovia and San Francisco-based Wells have signed a merger agreement and that we're very confident that this will lead to a combination. Wells said it expects the deal to be completed by year's end.
Citigroup shot back with a statement demanding Wachovia and Wells terminate the transaction.
It seems likely that one of the banks will win Wachovia. But there is no consensus on what that new presence would look like or how many jobs would be lost. Each side promises to base headquarters of some operations in Charlotte but is not specifying job cuts, which typically come with mega-mergers.
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WASHINGTON — Republicans are taking a bold political gamble by pushing historic changes in Medicare and Social Security..
Democrats think the GOP has given them a gift, an issue they can use to illustrate how Republicans and their well-heeled friends are ready to abandon generations-old societal obligations to seniors.
But its not clear whos got the political advantage, if any. The major GOP Medicare plans wouldnt affect anyone now 55 and over, and those under that age may care more about arresting the ballooning federal debt and Medicares impact on it than the health of the program decades from now.
Study after study has found that to pare the governments record debt significantly, the ever-rising costs of Social Security and Medicare must be slowed. Social Security and Medicare accounted for 36 percent of federal spending in fiscal 2011, and as baby boomers age, those costs are projected to keep rising.
Polls show that the economy is the primary voter concern in the 2012 elections, but these two giant entitlement programs are part of the economic equation.
There is one big issue, and thats the economy, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University poll. For some people there are aspects of it more important than others, but generally the economy is issue one through 29.
A Pew Research Center poll in January found that securing Social Security ranked fifth and securing Medicare seventh on the publics priority list for Congress; strengthening the economy was first, followed by improving the job situation, combating terrorism and reducing the budget deficit. Improving education ranked sixth.
Still, even suggesting tinkering with Medicare and Social Security carries political risks . The eligibility age for full benefits is now gradually increasing. For those born after 1960, it will be 67. Romney would increase it further, allowing it to rise along with increases in longevity. He also would slow the growth in benefits somewhat for wealthier recipients; no details have been disclosed.
Romneys playing with fire. You always are when you delve into Social Security and Medicare, said Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia.
Yet this could be the year the conventional political rules change, because the skyrocketing federal debt is such an ominous threat to the nations economic well-being.
Its hard to ignore that piece (the debt) totally, Sabato acknowledged..
Congress can introduce the powerful forces of consumer choice and competition into Medicare, forcing health plans and providers to deliver value for taxpayer and beneficiary dollars, it said in a recent report.
All sides agree that something has to be done to control Medicare costs and, to a lesser degree, Social Security. The report issued last month by the programs trustees urged: Lawmakers should not delay addressing the long-run financial challenges facing Social Security and Medicare.
Social Securitys financial shortfall is less urgent; the trustees estimated that its trust fund reserves will be exhausted in 2033. After that, tax income would be enough to pay only about three-quarters of scheduled benefits through 2086.
Medicares situation is more dire. The trustees estimated that the programs hospital insurance trust fund will be depleted by 2024.
President Barack Obama last month described the problem in a speech to newspaper editors. Because health care costs keep rising and the baby boom generation is retiring, Medicare, we all know, is one of the biggest drivers of our long-term deficit. Thats a challenge we have to meet by bringing down the cost of health care overall so that seniors and taxpayers can share in the savings, he said.
He blasted the Republican plan for premium support, saying, Its a bad idea and it will ultimately end Medicare as we know it.
Democrats major strategy for cutting costs is the 15-member Independent Payment Advisory Board, created by the 2010 federal health care law. The board, appointed by the president and subject to Senate confirmation, would include physicians and patient advocates. It will recommend ways to save money. The laws provisions aim to strip about $480 billion from Medicare costs over the next 12 years.
Obama touted the commission last month as a panel not made up of bureaucrats from government or insurance companies, but doctors and nurses and medical experts and consumers, who will look at all the evidence and recommend the best way to reduce unnecessary health care spending while protecting access to the care that the seniors need.
Republicans claim the panel would have too much power to make important medical decisions. It wouldnt, because its recommendations would be subject to congressional review. In March, though, the GOP-led House of Representatives voted to do away with it. That proposal is going nowhere in the Democratic-run Senate.
You have two fundamentally different approaches, said Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee.
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When The Wagoneers first came together in late 1986, little did they know how fitting the name they chose would become over time. Back then they were just four young Texas musicians barely into their twenties who wanted to write, play and sing real country music. Now reunited a quarter century later, The Wagoneers are heralded as pioneers and trailblazers, and rightly so. The group broke and seeded the ground for Americana and alternative country plus presaged the rise of young country that is in full bloom today in Nashville as well as a thriving revival of roots and progressive country in their hometown of Austin, Texas. They did it through the power of their songs and a potent unity as a genuine band. And their best is yet to come.
Hailed in Rolling Stone by veteran journalist and country music expert Chet Flippo as “the best honky-tonk band I’ve ever seen,”Monte Warden (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Brent Wilson (lead guitar and backing vocals), Tom Lewis (drums) and Craig Pettigrew (bass and backing vocals) made a “contribution to the never-ending search for real country music that places them in the history books,” says All Music Guide. Raul Malo and Jeff Tweedy have both credited The Wagoneers for paving the way for their own respective bands, The Mavericks and Uncle Tupelo. In the two decades since the group broke up, The Wagoneers’ legend has continued to grow.
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All eyes turn to the Senate over the fate of the CLASS Act
Providers will be among the interested stakeholders watching closely for signs whether the Senate will follow the House's lead and vote to repeal the CLASS Act. Many observers believe the Democrat-led Senate will not, but there has been at least a minor shift in momentum for it recently. Various news reports have detailed what it could mean to have the dormant measure still on the books, and fiscal conservatives don't like it. Meanwhile, proponents of the first-ever government long-term care benefit continue to press their opponents with the question: If not CLASS, then what?
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Each level increases in difficulty by introducing baddies like spiders, snakes and birds. Also later levels have multiple bug colours that only like to eat the same colour of fruit! Another gameplay mechanic to watch out for is the closing in storm! If this takes hold your game comes to a lightning bolt crashing end! Get your bugs to bounce into the sun to push back the storm clouds and get more time. Points score can be increased per fruit eaten, by getting bugs to only touch their colour fruit.
Challenge modes allow huge amounts of replay, the first challenge mode is called "Timed" and is basically a get the highest score you can in two minutes. Great fun for people who want to get on the high score tables. The second challenge mode is "Survival" and turns each fruit into an extra second of time. Keep getting the bugs to eat fruit to have more time in the challenge!
With dynamic weather graphics and effects, along with cute graphics and sound effects, "Banzai Bugs" is a great time waster that has the sort of gameplay you can pick up and play for as long or short a time as you have to hand.
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Atari said it had "received a letter from Infogrames Entertainment SA, Atari Inc's major share holder regarding iESA's non-binding expression of intent to acquire outstanding common stock" in the firm.
Infogrames said it would pay owners of the remaining stock a $0.02 premium on the price it closed at on NASDAQ, $1.66.
Although not guaranteed - the move needs the approval of the Atari board - the move would effectively turn the subsidiary private and makes good on new Infogrames CEO David Gardner's promise to 'reboot' the firm and the Atari brand, as revealed by MCV a few weeks ago. Gardner told us that the situation with the US office was 'not ideal' - buying the firm up to bring it under Infogrames' remit seems to be the solution.
Infogrames continues to grab headlines of late - it recently tempted former SCE worldwide studios figurehead Phil Harrison to join Gardner as president and help transform the company.
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UK games retailer GAME has once again targeted the popular Modern Warfare franchise for some heavy discounting with both new and pre-owned prices for the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare being driven to an all-new low.
Last week GAME hit the headlines for selling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for just £19.98 – an unusually low price for what remains a chart-topping game six months after its UK debut.
Now it’s offering the first game in the series for £11.98 new. Furthermore, pre-owned copies are available for just £4.98.
The offers are available both online and in-store.
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Having begun its journey through the Venezuelan court system last August, violent video games have now officially been banned in the formally Spanish-owned South American republic.
Games Thirst reports that the Law for the Prohibition of Violent Video Games and Toys came into effect last Wednesday that prohibits the sale, import, manufacture, rental or distribution of any game deemed to be violent.
These are described as “video games or programs that can be use on personal computers, arcade systems, consoles, portable devices or mobile telephones, or any other electronic or telephonic device, that contain information or images that promote or incite violence and the use of weapons”.
Those found guilty face between three and five years in jail. The purchase or promotion of offending titles is now punishable by fine.
Colourful and outspoken Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez in January claimed that video games are a capitalist tool designed to sow violence and aid the sale of arms and drugs.
“Those games they call PlayStation are poison,” he claimed. “That's capitalism, the road to hell.”
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has detailed a restructuring of its its sales teams.
In a move that will 'bring closer alignment to the sales and supply chain teams within the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group', the publisher has made two key promotions.
Kevin Kebodeaux will lead the new sales organisation as SVP for sales in the Americas while Olivier Wolff becomes SVP international for Games.
Wolff will be responsible for 'setting and leading commercial strategies that build the WBIE business outside of the Americas'. He will now oversee sales and marketing efforts and work in a consultative role with country management and WBIE staff.
Wolff will 'drive aggressive growth while ensuring a well-orchestrated approach to the business' the firm said in a statement. He will report to games boss Martin Tremblay and Jim Wuthrich, president of the international business for Warner's home video and digital division. Wolff will continue in his current role as MD of Warner Bros in Spain, overseeing home video, games and digital.
“As a veteran in the home entertainment business, Olivier brings a unique mix of skills to WBIE’s sales organization,” said Tremblay. “His international experience, packaged goods expertise, as well as his marketing background will be essential in this newly combined role.”
Meanwhile Kebodeaux will be charged with developing pan-American distribution strategies for games that are integrated with Warner Home Video.
“Kevin’s proven record as a sales executive combined with his focus, energy and management skills make him an ideal person to spearhead our sales efforts in the Americas,” said Tremblay.
“This promotion recognizes his many accomplishments and his increasing level of responsibility within the organisation.”
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Second PS3 global glitch tipped by Paddy Power
The PS3 crisis is officially over – but if for some reason you think PS3 is in line for a second global meltdown, bookmaker Paddy Power is willing to take ...
No trade-in kiosks for Best Buy UK
Carphone Warehouse has told MCV that there are no plans to bring the trade-in ‘vending machines’ seen in Best Buy US stores to the UK.
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Association of industry funding with the outcome and quality of randomized controlled trials of drug therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Arthritis & Rheumatism, 05/04/2012
Khan NA et al. – Industry funding was not associated with higher likelihood of positive outcomes of published drug therapy randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and reported better on some key RCT quality measures.Methods
- MEDLINE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched to identify original RA drug therapy RCTs published in 2002–3 & 2006–7.
- Two reviewers independently assessed each RCT for the funding source, characteristics, outcome [positive (statistically significant result favoring experimental drug for the primary outcome) or not positive], and reporting of methodological measures whose inadequate performance may bias treatment effect assessment.
- RCTs registered at ClinicalTrials.gov and completed in the study years were assessed for publication bias.
- 103 eligible RCTs were identified with following funding sources: 58 (56.3%) industry; 19 (18.4%) non–profit; 6 (5.8%) mixed; and 20 (19.4%) unspecified.
- Industry funded RCTs had significantly more study centers and subjects; while non–profit funded RCTs had longer duration, and were more likely to study different treatment strategies.
- Outcome could be assessed for 86 (83.5%) RCTs.
- Funding source was not associated with higher likelihood of positive outcomes favoring the sponsored experimental drug [industry (75.5%), non–profit (68.8%), mixed (40%), and unspecified (81.2%); p = 0.37].
- Industry funded RCTs had trend towards higher likelihood of non–publication (38.6% versus 16.7%, p = 0.093). Industry–funded RCTs reported more frequent performance of double–blinding, adequate participant flow description, and intention–to–treat analysis.
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Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2008, 9(11), 2290-2305; doi:10.3390/ijms9112290
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Simulation of Doxorubicin Delivery via Glucosamine(ethylene glycol) Carrier
1 Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering Kasetsart University, 50 Phaholyothin Road, Bangkok 10900, Thailand 2 National Center of Excellence for Petroleum, Petrochemicals and Advanced Materials, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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Received: 20 August 2008; in revised form: 2 October 2008 / Accepted: 13 November 2008 / Published: 21 November 2008
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Abstract: This.
Keywords: Doxorubicin; Drug Delivery; Ethylene glycol; Glucosamine; Micelle
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Pirawattana, T.; Srinophakun, T. Simulation of Doxorubicin Delivery via Glucosamine(ethylene glycol) Carrier. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2008, 9, 2290-2305.AMA Style.
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Sensors 2012, 12(8), 10881-10889; doi:10.3390/s120810881
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A Comb-Drive Actuator Driven by Capacitively-Coupled-Power
1 Institute of NanoEngineering and MicroSystems, National Tsing Hua University, 101, Sec. 2, Kuang-Fu Rd., Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, National United University, 1, Lienda, Miaoli 36003, Taiwan
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Abstract: This paper presents a new actuation mechanism to drive comb-drive actuators. An asymmetric configuration of the finger overlap was used to generate capacitive coupling for the actuation mechanism. When the driving voltages were applied on the stators, a voltage would be induced at the rotor due to the capacitive coupling. Then, an electrostatic force would be exerted onto the rotor due to the voltage differences between the stators and the rotor. The actuator’s static displacement and resonant frequency were theoretically analyzed. To verify the design, a comb-drive actuator with different initial finger overlaps,.
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Chang, Chao-Min; Wang, Shao-Yu; Chen, Rongshun; Yeh, J. Andrew; Hou, Max T. 2012. "A Comb-Drive Actuator Driven by Capacitively-Coupled-Power." Sensors 12, no. 8: 10881-10889.
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Advances in lithium-ion battery technology have created new opportunities for the development of portable medical devices. Not only are these new devices required to perform under demanding circumstances, they also require extended battery life. In addition to improved battery pack performance, portable devices are becoming increasingly compact. These increased challenges have prompted design engineers to seek the latest innovations in battery development.
Key battery pack design drivers for compact, low power medical systems are cell mechanical characteristics, weight, and current handling capabilities. Until recently, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells were the battery chemistry of choice for portable systems. They provided improved power density over nickel cadmium chemistry, exhibited reduced memory effect, and provided a significant cost advantage over lithium-ion technology. Lithium-ion battery technology has progressed over the past decade and now offers improved protection methods, higher power densities, and significantly reduced costs, making it the primary choice among cell chemistries.
Compact Designs Through Increased Power Density
One way of balancing a compact design with higher power requirements is to increase the power density of the battery pack. The common method of evaluating power density is to consider the amount of Watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). State of the art AA nickel metal hydride cells, commonly used in portable devices, offer approximately 100 Wh/kg. Latest lithium-ion cells, however, yield more than 240 Wh/kg.
In addition to power density, lithium-ion solutions supply at least double the amount of energy per unit of weight. Li-ion cells provide a standard nominal voltage of 3.7 V/cell and a potential voltage of 4.2 V/cell as compared to only 1.2 V/cell available in NiMH cells. As many as three NiMH cells would be required to meet the nominal voltage of a single Li-ion cell, and more than six NiMH cells would be needed to provide a similar power density. Using a lithium-ion solution creates smaller, lighter, and more streamlined battery packs.
Negating Memory Effect
In addition to improved power density, lithium-ion chemistries do not exhibit the so-called memory effect. Memory effect is the tendency of cells to lose capacity as a result of improper discharging and charging cycles. This causes reduced run times and degraded cell cycle life. Although many NiMH vendors claim that such cells do not exhibit capacity loss, the reality is they require very specific discharge and charge cycles in order to avoid this effect.
Lithium-ion cells, on the other hand, can be discharged to any level of the relative state of charge, as long as all safety considerations are met. The cells must be used within the tolerance levels of permissible discharge currents and must not be discharged below certain voltage thresholds, but otherwise, shallow or deep discharges followed by charge cycles do not induce the memory effect. It must be noted that all chemistries, including NiMH must be used within the specified tolerance levels; therefore, limitations of Li-ion chemistries are negligible.
Options for Portable Devices
Determining the appropriate cell often depends on the power requirements of the portable device. One very common compact cell is the 103450 form factor prismatic (Figure 1). The designation of the cell refers to its dimensions, which are approximately 10 × 34 × 50 mm, with a weight of approximately 40 grams. Latest generation 103450 cells offer up to 2,000 mAh of nominal capacity and a nominal voltage of 3.7 V/cell (4.2 V fully charged). Its low profile, high power density and low weight characteristics make this cell ideal for compact medical devices, which require approximately 2 A of discharge current due to their steady state current consumptions characteristics.
If nominal and peak current requirements exceed 2 A, engineers should consider the cylindrical 18650 cell (Figure 2). Considered a “work horse” of the industry, the 18650 lithium-ion cell has a nominal diameter of approximately 18 mm with a length of 65 mm. Although slightly heavier than the 103450, it offers the structural rigidity of a metal can along with additional safety. Most 18650 cells have an integrated positive thermal coefficient (PTC) protection device, often considered the first level of safety protection for Li-ion packs. A PTC acts to impede or block current flow in situations where the load exceeds safe levels. In addition, 18650 cells can sustain higher steady state and peak currents than smaller prismatic cells. Being the industry standard, this cell is available from multiple vendors with a wide variety of capacity ratings.
If the design requires the safety of a metal can along with the potential interchangeability of AA cells, from a form factor standpoint, a very viable option is a cylindrical 14500 cell. Although not as common as the 18650, this cell offers a few advantages. First and foremost, it is much smaller with a nominal diameter of 14 mm and a length of approximately 50 mm. It is less than half the weight of the 18650 at approximately 20 g, but it also offers half the capacity–750 mAh.
Safety
Due to their volatile nature, lithium-ion cells cannot be used on a stand-alone basis and require additional layers of safety. As mentioned above, a PTC provides just one level of protection. Medical devices need to provide uncompromised reliability, usability, and safety; therefore, additional layers of protection are often mandatory.
Sophisticated lithium-ion battery packs often integrate chemical fuse protection. Triggered by a separate protection circuit, chemical fuses respond to extreme events during pack exploitation and automatically open to permanently disable the battery pack. Although such actions seem extraordinary and will render the pack unusable, this protection is necessary in cases where high levels of safety and reliability are required.
Advantages of Development Partners
Although lithium battery technology offers multiple advantages over other commonly available chemistries, their properties require much more development expertise. There are many off-the-shelf products specifically designed for Li Corp.,. Medical standards for battery technology often involve elaborate and lengthy certification processes with nuances that can add months to development time if all agency parameters are not properly considered during initial design phases. Battery pack integrators provide the necessary expertise on such requirements as a primary service.
Conclusion
Device makers are consistently challenged to reduce size, increase the feature set, and simultaneously improve the battery pack lifespan. This places the demand on the design engineer to reduce the overall system power consumption and improve battery management methods, but there is only so much that can be achieved through innovative design.
This article has outlined the benefits of lithium-ion battery technology for wireless medical devices. Design engineers can achieve a compact design and extended battery life through proper cell selection and improved battery management.
Due to the volatile nature of the lithium-ion chemistry, proper battery pack designs require additional layers of safety. Based on the complexity of the today’s battery pack design, OEMs will find it advantageous to partner with an expert in battery pack development. These companies provide device makers with state-of-the-art battery pack designs that solve today’s design challenges.
Marko Dimitrijevic is an applications engineer at International Components Corp. He has 11 years experience developing base radio switch mode power supply hardware, mobile device battery management, Lithium-ion battery chargers, and protection circuitry. Dimitrijevic can be reached at [email protected].
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new prostate cancer study published in the New England Journal of Medicine comparing surgical treatment to "watchful waiting" revealed important findings for patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and currently debating their treatment options.
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Two of the most commonly offered clinical options for early prostate cancer treatment today are "watchful waiting" and radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the entire prostate gland). Watchful waiting refers to the doctor and patient's decision to "wait and see" and to avoid immediate definitive treatment for the prostate cancer. The logic behind this approach is that many patients die of causes other than prostate cancer, and the disease often progresses slowly. Surgical removal of the prostate, or radical prostatectomy, is a more definitive primary treatment. The entire gland is removed, along with the entire cancer.
After following patients for approximately 15 years after treatment, the New England Journal study found that patients under 65 years, and particularly those with low risk prostate cancer, who underwent prostatectomy had a 38% lower risk of death from prostate cancer compared to their watchful waiting counterparts. The surgery patients also had a lower rate of metastasis, or spreading of the cancer to distant sites. These results were even seen among patients with low risk cancer, a groundbreaking finding that had never before been demonstrated this conclusively.
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Student Gameday - where to pickup tickets, where to park, and information about pre-game activities.
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Pit Crew
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1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that is perverse in his lips and a fool at the same time.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4 Wealth addeth many friends; but as for the poor, his friend separateth himself from him.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall not escape.
6 Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man; and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He that pursueth words, they turn against him.
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall perish. {P}
10 Luxury is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 It is the discretion of a man to be; but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; but he that despiseth His ways shall die.
17 He that is gracious unto the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and his good deed will He repay unto him.
18 Chasten thy son, for there is hope; but set not thy heart on his destruction.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou interpose, thou wilt add thereto.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 The lust of a man is his shame; back to his mouth.
25 When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.
26 A son that dealeth shamefully and reproachfully will despoil his father, and chase away his mother.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness mocketh at right; and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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Seizure Disorder—Child
(Disorder, Seizure—Child; Epilepsy—Child)
Abnormal and excessive electrical activity in the brain.
Definition.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).
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Distance education programs can help you achieve your allied health career dreams. We have designed this page, and all of our programs, in accordance with a set of guiding principles that reflect our commitment to assuring the highest quality of professional education for our students and, ultimately, the health care consumers who will benefit from your special expertise.
Our faculty have worked diligently with instructional design specialists to create course materials and web pages that are user friendly and student oriented. At the same time, our faculty have designed courses and curricula that will allow you to achieve the specialized professional knowledge and skills you need to realize your career goals. We hope that you will approach this learning experience with a sense of excitement, curiosity, and commitment to your own learning.
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Bullitt and Sasaki-Adams Honored with Resident Achievement Award
The coming year will mark the final year on the faculty for Dr. Elizabeth Bullitt. Dr. Bullitt joined our faculty in 1984. She was a busy clinical neurosurgeon with a strong interest in pain and functional neurosurgery. Her career transitioned more and more into research and she found herself to be a heavily NIH funded investigator, working in the intersecting fields of neurosurgery, radiology and computer science. Dr. Bullitt thrived in her second career as a highly respected investigator and thought leader in this area. In May 2011, she will retire with our very best wishes and congratulations for an outstanding academic career. Dr. Bullitt, more than anyone in recent memory, has taken advantage of the rich academic environment at UNC. She pulled together collaborative teams to look into vessel tortuosity and its ability to predict tumor response, tumor malignancy and other important variables. This is innovative and ground breaking work done in the typical UNC fashion of collaborative research. The goal of this award is to recognize residents who have found ways within this rich environment to advance their own career objectives.
We are pleased to honor Dr. Deanna Sasaki-Adams as our first winner. Deanna used her elective time to pursue advanced training at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. In addition to her own study and education she brought many of these exciting, new ideas back to neurosurgery where she created an educational curriculum through our grand rounds to share this knowledge. This advanced study will certainly help her in her promising career, but also improved the experience of all of our residents and other faculty. We are grateful to Dr. Sasaki-Adams for her outstanding work and congratulate her as the first winner of the Elizabeth Bullitt Resident Career Achievement Award. The award comes with $500 to the UNC Health Affairs Bookstore to further advance her educational goals. Congratulations to both Dr. Bullitt and Dr. Sasaki-Adams.
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Ass Talk
MSNBC’s Savannah Guthrie walked right into ass territory this morning on the “The Daily Rundown” with co-host Chuck Todd. But she thought about it and justified saying it.
“If the President can say it, so can I,” Guthrie said, launching into discussion of NBC’s Matt Lauer‘s interview with President Obama in which Lauer asked the President if this wasn’t a time to “kick some butt.” Obama turned butt into ass: “We talk to these folks because they potentially had the best answers, so I know whose ass to kick, right?” Obama told Lauer.
Some political reporters on Capitol Hill also engaged in “ass” talk this afternoon in interviews with ordinarily stuffy politicians.
Todd Zwillich, a Capitol Hill radio reporter for “The Takeaway,” tweeted: “Reporter asks McConnell if he’s looking for someone’s “ass to kick” at oil companies. No answer. #oilspill”
That reporter who said “ass” was The Daily Caller‘s Jon Ward.
Ward also tweeted on his ass usage, saying, “I just asked Mitch McConnell if he was looking for ass to kick re oil spill. He was speechless, then said ‘Its hard to improve on that.’”
Zwillich, who was in the gallery during Ward’s ass question, said, “He totally said “ass”. It was like third grade, everyone giggled.”
Zwillich informed me that Don Stewart, Senate Minority Leader McConnell’s (R-Ky.) press secretary, (a.k.a. @StewSays) is fond of reminding reporters that “ass” is okay to say because it’s in the Bible. As in, Jesus rode to Jerusalem on an ass. Zwillich has heard Stewart make the ass joke several times. (He has pointed out to Stewart that “cock” is also in the Bible … i.e. Jesus’ warning to an apostle that something will deny him three times before the cock crows.)
> Update: I asked a D.C. TV producer if the network uses the word “ass” freely on air. The producer remarked, “I asked around and pretty much everybody says we’d use it… its not a F-bomb.”
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Daily Rundown Tackles On Record, On Background, Off Record and Hazy Netherworld of Phrases in Between
MSNBC’s “The Daily Rundown” ran a segment this morning that many journalists and their sources find perpetually confusing – the rules on sourcing information.
“In my view, the term ‘On the record’ everyone can understand,” said NYT reporter Mark Leibovich who appeared in the segment. “Beyond that, any of the gradations…mean nothing.”
Albert Oetgen, managing editor of NBC News’s Washington bureau, has studied the topic and wrote a story on it with “Daily Rundown” co-host Chuck Todd in the The Atlantic that published Monday. The piece’s headline: “When ‘Bite Me’ is ‘Off the Record.’”
Oetgen stressed that terms mean little and reporters should reach a personal understanding with those they cover. “You have to ignore the terms and make the agreement with the people you interview,” he said.
But there’s a wrinkle. The terms mean different things to different people….
Todd weighed in, saying, “It really depends on the person. [Some sources think] off the record, I do expect you to act on the information, but sometimes I may say it’s way way way way off the record.”
Still, Oetgen reasoned that people who are interviewed “will feel more comfortable if there are gradations” in the terms. The group mentioned on background, on deep background, or way, way wayyy off record.
Leibovich said the clearer the better: “You want to make as many things on the record as you can. In Washington people are very very hesitant to speak on the record unless it makes them look good. They want control. It becomes a game…a zero sum game.”
The Atlantic‘s glossary:
•’On The Record.’ Quoting verbatim with attribution: ‘Santa Claus is a fraud,’ said Pete Williams, network Justice and Supreme Court correspondent for NBC.
•’On Background.’ You can use the information without attribution, or with generic attribution: ‘Santa Claus is a fraud,’ said a network correspondent.”
•’Off The Record.’ You know it, you can shop it around, act on it, but you can’t report it, until you get it somewhere else.”
•Deep Background, the shadowy territory between On Background and Off The Record: ‘NBC News has learned that some network correspondents think Santa Claus is a fraud.’”
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The Week‘s Winning Streak Continues
While newsweeklies such as Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report struggle, one magazine in the category is succeeding. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, The Week saw its paid and verified circulation grow 7.5 percent in 2008. The publication increased its circ from 480,084 to 515,936, as well growing 60 percent on the newsstand.
“The Week‘s continued growth at a premium subscription price is a testament to the connection our sophisticated readers have with our editorial product,” Steven Kotok, the mag’s general manager, said in a statement. “Our readers are The Week‘s greatest evangelists. In 2008 over fifty percent of new subscribers to The Week came through direct recommendations from current subscribers.”
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