text:
To the editor:
Truth in advertising regulations protect consumers from false and misleading advertising. These laws require advertisers to tell the truth about products and be able to prove claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces these advertising regulations through the Federal Trade Commission Act.
When a news media promotes the type of equipment that they use and claims that it is better than other media uses, the purpose is to get more viewers. Getting more viewers gives them a higher rating, the higher the rating, the more they can charge their advertisers. We have a news media in this area that claims to have "live radar." Now I may not be too smart, but I have never seen radar that would be considered "live." To make such a claim would seem to me to be false and misleading.
They claim the other stations only give you a "live look" at radar, but their radar is live. In today's world it cost about $2,000 a year to send a child to school. In schools today the teachers try hard to tell students the difference between what is animate and inanimate. Children then come home and hear a news media tell them that something that is inanimate is live.
I can understand the need for higher ratings, but not at the expense of being untruthful and violating the trust of the viewing public.
Mary West
Cape Coral


text:
CHF West Volunteer Day
Children's Hunger Fund
Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PDT)
Sylmar, CA
Contact the Host
When & Where
Children's Hunger Fund, Global Distribution Center
13931 Balboa Boulevard
Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PDT)
Add to my calendar
Children's Hunger Fund
Children's Hunger Fund is a Christian 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to alleviate the suffering of children in impoverished regions across America and around the world. Through strategic partnerships in targeted communities, CHF works to improve the lives of poor children and their families comprehensively, meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Since CHF began in 1991, our supporters have helped us distribute more than $1 billion in food and other resources to serve the needs of more than 10 million children in thirty-five U.S. states and seventy-two countries worldwide.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A bipartisan group of Senators today introduced the Excellence in Mental Health Act to strengthen our nation's mental health services. The bill, introduced in the wake of the recent tragedy in Newtown, puts mental health centers on more equal footing with other health centers by improving quality standards and expanding access to ensure more people can get the mental health care they need. The bill is sponsored by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), along with a bipartisan group of colleagues including Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT).
Studies show that individuals with a serious mental illness are actually more likely to be a victim of violence than a perpetrator. However, in the absence of timely diagnosis, early intervention and treatment, people experiencing first break psychosis are at risk of committing acts of violence--at a rate 15 times higher than those in treatment.
The group of bipartisan senators was joined by David O. Russell, Oscar-nominated director of Silver Linings Playbook, to discuss the importance of removing the stigma associated with mental illness. Mr. Russell's experience with his son, Matthew, living with mood disorders led to his writing the screenplay for (based on the book of the same name) and directing Silver Linings Playbook, which was nominated for 8 Academy Awards this year. The film explores the life of Pat Solatano, Jr. (played by Bradley Cooper), a man living with bipolar disorder who moves in with his parents following his release from a mental health institution and tries to rebuild his life. Mr. Russell discussed the need to de-stigmatize mental illness and expand coverage to ensure people get the care they need.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), said: "Most people living with mental illness are not a danger to themselves or anyone else. But the cost of inadequate treatment can be dire in some cases. In the aftermath of the tragedy in Connecticut and too many others like it, it is important to do everything possible to keep our children safe. Strengthening our mental health services is a critical part of that."
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), said: "In the wake of tragedies like Sandy Hook, we must work together to spend federal dollars more wisely when treating people who are mentally ill. This bill will help address our fragmented mental health system and ensure that more patients have access to the care they need by offering current Community Mental Health Centers a chance to expand their services and obtain the Federally Qualified Community Behavioral Health Center designation."
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), said: "Too often the stigma of mental illness prevents individuals from seeking diagnosis and treatment. Thankfully, we are making strides in meeting this challenge, but we must ensure those who need treatment have access to it. Community Mental Health Centers play a vital role in helping individuals get the care they need to lead healthier, more productive lives. In this era of slashed budgets, we can't let community mental health centers and the people they serve fall through the cracks. This bill authorizes critical resources to build and expand community mental health centers and help pay for the treatments provided. These centers treat seriously mentally ill children and adults who otherwise wouldn't have access to life-saving care. This is a vulnerable population and we need to ensure they have access to help, just like they would for any physical illness."
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), said: "America must approach the issue of mental illness with the care, attention and compassion that it deserves. Through recent acts of violence, we have seen the tragic cost that can come from untreated mental illnesses. The Excellence in Mental Health Act will save lives by addressing violence at its source and will ease the struggles of countless individuals and families dealing with mental illness."
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), said: "This bipartisan legislation will help ensure that those who suffer from mental illness are able to get the care they need. By expanding access to quality mental health care, I believe we can reduce violence and save lives."
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), said: "In the aftermath of the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, it is clear that we need to take a serious look at our mental health system. Our current system is fragmented, and patients with serious mental illness all too often lack access to the care that they need. Our bill will help address this problem by expanding access to mental health care for individuals, regardless of their ability to pay, through our nation's Community Mental Health Centers. It will also help to improve the quality of mental health care by holding these centers accountable to higher standards."
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), said: "Ensuring that those suffering from mental illness have access to the health care and support they need is important for many reasons. One reason is to help prevent debilitating mental and behavioral health problems, suicide, and violent acts like we saw at an elementary school in Connecticut."
David O. Russell, Oscar-Nominated Director of Silver Linings Playbook, said: "We must continue working to remove the stigma from mental illness in our society and expand care for those living with mental illness who need it. We talk about diabetes, we talk about heart disease, so why can't we talk about mental illness in a regular way? It was very important for me to have done this movie, to talk about a very personal experience with mental illness and open a dialogue. "
Malkia Newman, Board Chair, Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, said: "I lived over 30 years with undiagnosed Bi-Polar Disorder. But my life is a testament to the fact that recovery is possible, thanks to the services and supports that I received through the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority. What makes me worried is that so many other people can't get access to the services I got. My message to Congress is: please pass this bill so that everyone can get the mental health help they need."
Linda Rosenberg, President/CEO of National Council for Behavioral Health, said: "Being comfortable with openly talking about mental illness and engaging those living with mental illness and their families can increase the likelihood we may be able to help and direct the person to proper treatment. Even when friends and family of someone who appears to be developing mental illness can tell that something is amiss, they may not know how to intervene and get that person proper care. This legislation can help overcome these barriers and connect people to care."
Sheriff Brian Gootkin, Sheriff of Gallatin County, MT, said: "I've been in law enforcement since 1993, and in the Air Force before that, and I've seen how dire the consequences can be when those living with mental illness and their families do not get the care they need. That is why it is more important than ever that we strengthen our mental health services across the nation."
Nancy Smith, Mother of a daughter with a severe emotional disorder, said: "Community mental health services saved my daughter's life and her future. Our family was lucky and we were able to link her with Community Connections, but there are still gaps in the system. The Excellence in Mental Health Act will enable community mental health programs to offer a broader array of services for people like our daughter."
The Excellence in Mental Health Act establishes criteria for Federally Qualified Community Behavioral Health Centers to ensure the centers cover a broad range of mental health services -- including 24-hour crisis care, increased integration of physical, mental and substance abuse treatment so they are treated simultaneously rather than separately, and expanded support for families of people living with mental health issues.
The legislation also expands access to America's 2,000 Community Mental Health Centers by supporting the modernization of existing centers and the construction of new behavioral health centers. Community Mental Health Centers currently serve over 8 million people, including 2.2 million young people. With at least 25% of returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan experiencing some type of mental health condition, Community Mental Health Centers are expected to soon be serving 200,000 veterans.
According to a national survey, one-third of the 4.8 million people suffering from mood disorders do not receive treatment, and fewer than half of the people with severe mental disorders receive treatment of any kind in a given year. The current lack of access to quality care ultimately forces local law enforcement to respond to psychiatric emergencies and diverts officers from other duties. Expanded centers providing more services will be able to treat up to 1.5 million additional people as a result of this legislation.
Source: http://www.collins.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2013/2/bipartisan-group-of-senators-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-mental-health-services


text:
Submission + - DARPA-Funded Software Could Usher in the Era of Open-Source Robotics (popsci.com)
malachiorion writes: The best thing to come out of the DARPA Robotics Challenge, so far, isn't the lineup of nifty rescue bots being developed by teams around the world, or even Boston Dynamics' incredible Atlas humanoid. It's the pumped-up version of Gazebo, the free, open-source robotics simulation software whose expansion and further development is being funded by DARPA. Here's a quick look at how the software was used in the recent virtual leg of the competition, as well as how it could change the way robotics R&D is conducted (and create more roboticists, with its low-cost, cloud-based architecture).


text:
Completions Supervisor
- Recruiter
- Progressive Recruitment
- Location
- Nigeria
- Salary
- £559.38 - £759.12 per day + per diem per day + travel days
- Posted
- 20 Feb 2013
- Closes
- 20 Mar 2013
- Ref
- Contact
- Serena Shallop
- Sector
- Engineering
- Function
- Operations, Production
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
My key client is an Operator in Nigeria looking for a Completions Supervisor to work on a rotational basis on 4x4. It is a 12 months rolling contract renewable based on performance.
The Completions Supervisor is required to:
- Review completion programs to ensure understanding and where possible optimize same.
- Visit contractor facilities to ensure equipment is as defined in the completion program
- Recommend optisation methods to improve operation performance
- Mentor Drilling and Completion engineers as necessary
- Onshore/Offshore well completion supervision
- Ensure completion contracts are valid for all jobs run
- Ensure completions are deployed in a safe and cost effective manner as per the programme
Accountable for:
- Develop comprehensive End of Well and other reports and records
- QA/QC performed on all completion equipment and tools.
- Timely availability of eqipment for inspection and delivery to the rig.
- Continuous improvement of completion practices
Please call me on +44(0)207 469 5233 for more information on this role and other Completion roles.
To find out more about Progressive Recruitment please visit http://uk.progressiverecruitment.com">www.progressiverecruitment.com


text:
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) closed at multi-month highs of 19.08 Wednesday, and while it slid a bit on Thursday, we are still looking at general volatility levels well above what we were looking at two months ago. The total ratio of puts to call traded across all the exchanges rose to 1.08 Wednesday and remained high at 1.15 yesterday (excluding ex-dividend trading activity), which are also multi-month highs.
Shares of Apple (AAPL) have slid 20% from their $700 handle highs, having a psychological impact on retail traders who have enjoyed a very profitable ride from the $570 range this summer. In addition, large blocks of puts traded in some of the exchange-traded funds reflect the bearish underlying sentiment as well.
The largest block of options to trade Thursday was in the iShares Emerging Markets Fund (EEM). Shares are ticking a bit higher this morning, up $0.10 to $41.02, and the big trade in the ETF was a 104,000-contract block of November 40.5 puts for $0.38 per contract. An investor bought the block, according to a source on the exchange floor. The trade represents the largest single block of options traded across the exchanges in weeks. Today's open interest numbers indicate the hefty premium purchase is an opening or new position. November 40.5 puts on EEM are 1.3% out-of-the-money and expiring at the end of next week.
A second big print Thursday surfaced in the SPDR Financial Fund (XLF). Shares are up $0.02 to $15.50 and 96,500 January 15 puts traded on the ETF for $0.38 per contract, electronically on ISE. Data from ISE is reporting a customer bought the puts and today's open interest numbers confirm that a new position was opened. The contract is 3.2% out-of-the-money and expiring in 10 weeks.
While the softening of VIX in the face of a down market may be taken as a sign that panic is not in the mix, I don't believe that decline tells the entire story, since the volatility buildup into the election will take some time to unwind, I am focusing more on the large blocks of puts in the ETF market as a sign of concern and/or hedging activity among some big "smart money" players. In addition, the total put-to-call ratio is spiking to multi-month highs, suggesting the recent market down turn has indeed triggered a dramatic shift in investor sentiment.
With only 52 days until year end, and SPX up more than $100 points (7%) on the year, I think we will see more aggressive hedging to lock in a decent year among investment managers. While basic hedging is actually a positive for the market (those who hedge don't need to sell their shares into a decline!), I would still expect a few more 2% to 4% down days this month, with a nervous sideways trading into early December as all eyes focus on Washington and the 'cliff'.
OptionsProfits can be followed on Twitter at twitter.com/OptionsProfits.


text:
posted by Thom Holwerda on Wed 5th Jun 2013 20:13 UTC
"In March we announced that CalDAV, an open standard for accessing calendar data across the web, would become a partner-only API because it appeared that almost all the API usage was driven by a few large developers. Since that announcement, we received many requests for access to CalDAV, giving us a better understanding of developers' use cases and causing us to revisit that decision. In response to those requests, we are keeping the CalDAV API public. And in the spirit of openness, today we're also making CardDAV - an open standard for accessing contact information across the web - available to everyone for the first time." Good move. Great for independent, small projects, specifically.


text:
Diode dearth to hinder Blu-ray Disc drive launches?
Sony wants them all for PS3, report alleges
Will Sony's PlayStation 3 production ramp limit the ability of optical drive vendors to ship sufficient Blu-ray Disc writers? That's effectively what a report from the Far East today reckons.
At issue is the supply of the diodes used to generate the blue-light laser beams used to read and write data in Blu-ray Disc drives. According to Chinese-language newspaper the Commercial Times - cited by Taiwanese newswire DigiTimes - supply of these diodes is tight.
Yields are not as high as hoped, the paper claims. Both Sony and Nichia - currently the world's only suppliers of the parts - are affected by the same technological teething-troubles that are preventing enough of the diodes coming to market, it adds. That's expected: ramping up volume production of any new technology takes time.
Sony, of course, needs the diodes for the read-only drives that will be used in the PS3, and it has to balance supply with orders from other drive makers. The implication is that, right now, there may not be enough laser diodes to go round.
Samsung, Sony, BenQ, Plextor, Lite-on, Philips, LG, Panasonic and IO Data have all announced Blu-ray writers. In addition, Sony and many of the others are also gearing up to offer Blu-ray Disc players. ®
Sponsored: Minds Mastering Machines - Call for papers now open


text:
Question was, would today be that "day off" that he couldn't afford? My concern was that last night was Senior Prom (an event I didn't attend back in the day because it conflicted with a bike race) and Kevin didn't get in until 1:30am. Would I be able to roll him out of bed and onto a bike before the sun went down? Turned out not to be much trouble; Kevin woke up around 9:30 if I recall correctly, and not being terribly energetic for a while, it wasn't until noon that we finally got out… but that's plenty of time for what some refer to as the "coastal classic"- up Old LaHonda and down the other side, over Haskins Grade to Pescadero, north on Stage to Tunitas and back up to Skyline and down Kings to Woodside.
Lots of people on the east side of the hills today, but darned few on the coast. In fact, there was only one other cyclist at the Pescadero Bakery, a nice guy from Bonny Doon who hitched a ride into town on our wheels (which I don't mind; if you see Kevin and I out on the road, and I'm plowing into a head wind, go ahead and grab a wheel). My guess is that most were at the Grizzly Peak Century, which is what Kevin and I would have been riding if not for Senior Prom (I did offer, when I picked him up, that we could go home, get dressed for the ride, grab our bikes and just head over… who needs sleep?).
Anyone not riding missed the best day of the year so far. Temps ran from mid-60s to low-80s, with the only downside being a persistant headwind regardless of what direction you were riding. What was a bit sad was not having many "rabbits" (cyclists ahead of you) to catch. Even on Old LaHonda, where you normally encounter a steady stream of rabbits (those you're chasing) and dogs (those chasing you).
We didn't charge any of the climbs flat out, but did put the hammer down once we got to the upper reaches of Tunitas, where it flattens out. That's a real good test for how Kevin's doing, because as he tires, he'll often have trouble holding onto a wheel (a wheel which you need all that much more when you're tired!), but today I was able to gradually crank up the speed and he held on. In France, that will become even-more important, as we'll need to catch "trains" of riders speeding by if we want to get around quickly and efficiently.
Most of the "infrastructure" for the 2011 trip to the Tour de France has been handled; plane tickets, train tickets, car rental, hotels, and some route planning. What's needed is a feeling that Kevin and I are ready for a far-more-ambitious schedule of riding than we've done on any of the three prior trips to the 'Tour with Kevin; in particular, there's a 100 mile day, a huge loop without any possibility of shortcuts, featuring the Col du Glandon and the massive Galibier. 74 days is just not that far off, and Kevin got off to a pretty bad start this year with his kidney issues, so it was a very good thing we got this ride in!


text:
Characters in GTA V
| This article concerns a future game or content that is unreleased.
Some details may be speculative, and may not turn out to be correct.
This page lists the various characters in Grand Theft Auto V.
|Michael De Santa
|Michael is a retired bank robber, living under the protection of the FIB witness protection program. With his money running out, he is being drawn back into a life of crime.
|Trevor Philips
|Trevor is an emotionally unstable, sociopathic career criminal, suffering from drug addiction. He has previously worked with Michael in various heists, and has prior experience as a military pilot, allowing him to operate aircraft.
|Franklin Clinton
|Franklin is "fit and fashion conscious", working for an Armenian luxury car dealer, repossessing cars of those who default on their payments. He is starting to work his way up in the criminal world.
|Michael's family
|Trevor's family
|Franklin's family
Other Characters
It is not yet known which characters are important to the storyline.
Random Characters
GTA V expands on the random characters concept started in GTA V, and combines it with the similar feature in Red Dead Redemption.
{{unreleased}} This page lists the various characters in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. ==Protagonists== {{gtav protagonists}} ==Family== {| class="wikitable" ![[Michael]]'s family ![[Trevor]]'s family ![[Franklin]]'s family |- | *[[Amanda]] (wife) *[[Jimmy (GTA V)|Jimmy]] (son) *[[Tracy]] (daughter) | | |} ==Other Characters== It is not yet known which characters are important to the storyline. ==Random Characters== {{main|Random Characters in GTA V}} GTA V expands on the [[Random Characters in GTA V|random characters]] concept started in [[GTA V]], and combines it with the similar feature in Red Dead Redemption.


text:
In case anyone thinks the enablers and protectors of child rapists, a.k.a. the Catholic Church, can't sink any lower in their attempts to demonize gay people, they have — again.
Pam Spaulding posted a blurb about a 12-step program for gays started by the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Pam, as usual, appropriately sums up the situation:
You don't know whether to laugh or cry at news like this given the current reputation of the Catholic Church.
This is dangerous stuff. They're just ruining more people's lives.


text:
Want to remind yourself or a friend about this program? Fill out this simple form and klru will email you a reminder on the day that it will air.
Angelina Keeps The Peace / Angelina And Alice Mousik
series: Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps
air date: 12/01/13 6:30 AM
Angelina Keeps the Peace - Ms. Mimi organizes her students into groups of four, asking them to work together to come up with a dance by the end of the day. Angelina, Vici, Gracie, and AZ begin the task, but soon AZ and Gracie disagree about what style of dance they should perform. Vici and Angelina are stuck in the middle of their argument and can't get them to collaborate. With Marco's help, Angelina uses a square dance to bring harmony to the group. Angelina and Alice Mousikova - Miss Mimi asks the mouselings to give a report to the class about their hero. Alice announces her fascination with Anna Mousikova, the famous Russian gymnast, and adopts Anna's mannerisms, culture, and rigorous practice schedule. But in trying to be like her hero, she loses a lot of herself and ends up not having too much fun. She finally realizes that she can appreciate Anna Mousikova without sacrificing herself.
WARNING: Email reminders for this program have already been sent out. Your reminder may not reach the intended address in time for this program's airing.
Back to TV Schedule


text:
'Know Your Rights' program draws praise from Anderson community
Anderson—It's no secret discrimination remains a serious concern throughout the state, and it is vital that communities talk about these issues in order to ensure equal opportunities exist for all people. On Thursday, October 18th the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), the Anderson Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (IBE), the City of Anderson's Human Relations Department (AHRD) and the Anderson/Madison County Black Chamber of Commerce did just that at the Madison County Community Health Center in Anderson.
The panel discussion, titled 'Know Your Rights' allowed those in attendance to learn more about civil rights protection, the relationship between the Anderson Human Relations Department and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, and provide a forum to ask questions.
Throughout the evening several serious concerns were brought to light.
"This program provided an open forum to share concerns and ask questions to identified leaders within the community," said ICRC Communications Manager Brad Meadows who moderated the discussion. "The Anderson Human Relations Department, the Anderson Chapter of Indiana Black Expo and the Anderson/Madison County Black Chamber are all great organizations serving the Anderson community."
The groups have tentatively scheduled another program, the third 'Know Your Rights' program in Anderson, in February 2013.
For more information about the program call (317) 232-2651.
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission enforces the Indiana civil rights laws and provides education and services to the public in an effort to ensure equal opportunity for all Hoosiers and visitors to the State of Indiana. For more information on the Indiana Civil Rights Commission visit: www.in.gov/icrc.
Click here to view the event flyer.


text:
Attorney General Bill Lockyer Announces DNA Match Leads to Arrest of Child Molestation Suspect in San Diego
(SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer announced that a "cold hit" made March 19th in the California Department of Justice (DOJ) DNA Laboratory in Berkeley linked a suspect to a May, 2000 child molestation in San Diego.
Kenneth Anthony Banks, 42, a state prison parolee residing in San Diego, was arrested March 22 by the San Diego Police Department after evidence from the May, 2000 crime yielded a DNA profile which matched Banks' DNA profile stored in the DOJ Convicted Felon Databank.
California law requires blood and saliva samples to be taken from individuals convicted of any of nine specified felony sex and violent crimes. The samples yield DNA profiles, which are stored in the DOJ Convicted Felon Databank in the Berkeley DNA Lab. DNA profiles extracted from crime scene evidence are compared to the profiles in the Databank and a "cold hit" is made when the known offender's DNA profile in the databank matches a previously unknown suspect's DNA profile from crime scene evidence. Banks' DNA profile is in the Databank as a result of a felony sexual assault conviction in 1995.
Upon taking office in 1999, Attorney General Lockyer pledged to eliminate the backlog of more than 100,000 unanalyzed convicted felon blood samples. The lab is now on pace to eliminate this backlog by July 1, 2001, when there will be a projected total of 200,000 DNA profiles from convicted felons that will be searchable against DNA profiles from crime scene evidence.
In order to increase the number of suspects identified and crimes solved, Lockyer is sponsoring legislation (AB 673 - Migden) to add residential burglary, first-degree robbery, arson, and carjacking to the current list of qualifying offenses which includes rape, murder, attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter, domestic violence, kidnaping, child molestation, mayhem and torture.
A total of 35 suspects have been identified by the DOJ DNA Convicted Felon Databank since it was established in 1994. Thirteen of these "cold hits" have been made since January 1, 2001, three of which have identified suspects in homicide cases that were more than 15 years old.


text:
Dinner at Crossroads
We're all pretty good friends so once we got our food and all sat down we started immediately making fun of each other and laughing. Several topics of discussion involved housing where Emily and I talked about how excited we were to move in together and how she's afraid that when she cooks, the food will magically disappear into my stomach before she has a chance to eat it :) Chad made funny faces into my Macbook Photobooth and James completely encouraged him. We were only meant to stay for a half hour and ended up staying for nearly an hour and a half.
For dinner, I had a grilled cheese and fries along with a delicious
chocolate milk. I'm a simple eater and can generally find food to suit my
tastes in Crossroad. They have Pizza, a grill, and a sandwich bar. The
conversation was good, the people were entertaining, and you can't go wrong with
a grilled cheese!


text:
LONDON - Former Columbia lightweight rowing coxswain Oskar Zorrilla '10CC will join Oxford's eight in the Blue Boat when they take on Cambridge in one of Europe's biggest rowing events, The BNY Mellon Boat Race on March 31.
It is believed that Zorrilla is just the second Lions' rower/coxswain to earn a spot in the prestigious event, joining heavyweight rower Aaron Marcovy '05CC, who was named an oarsman for the 2008 race. He is also the first competitor of Colombian decent to participate in the event and will look to help Oxford claim the title for the ninth time in the last 15 years.
Zorrilla spent two years coxing at Columbia from 2006-08, spent his junior year studying at the London School of Economics, and returned for his senior season to cox in 2009-10. Upon his graduation, Zorrilla enrolled at Oxford.
"Racing in The Boat Race is the peak of public accomplishment for student rowers and coxswains," said Columbia lightweight rowing coach Scott Alwin. "It has the visibility and attention of a BCS Bowl Game, but its participants all have the intellectual capacity equivalent to students in the Ivy League."
The Boat Race is a physically demanding regatta, spanning 4.25 miles on the River Thames between Putney and Mortlake. Zorrilla's job may not have the physical challenges of the oarsmen, but requires top-notch boatmanship, steering, strategy, and decision-making skills.
"The British take a unique pride in the race partly because the venue is so challenging," Alwin stated. "They think only a coxswain with lots of experience on the Thames is prepared for the churning tides, shifting currents and motorized boat traffic surrounding the racing crews. Oskar is among the most academically gifted and professionally motivated student-athletes I have ever coached. If the Oxford coaches visited one of our practices on the Harlem, they'd understand how ready Oskar has been for this race."
In its 159th year of existence, The Boat Race sees an estimated 250,000 spectators take in the event in person, and millions more watch on television.


text:
"I have asked for a full review of our current system to develop a plan to reduce recidivism, maximize offenders' success in becoming law-abiding citizens, and provide judges with the tools they need to accomplish these goals," Gov. Herbert said. "The prison gates through which people re-enter society must be a permanent exit, and not just a revolving door.''
The commission held public hearings earlier this month in the Salt Lake City and Logan areas. Additional hearings will also be held May 5 in Vernal and May 6 in Manti.
Information about the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice can be found online at: http://www.justice.utah.gov/.


text:
From Gerris
Revision as of 04:25, 22 April 2008; view current revision
←Older revision | Newer revision→
←Older revision | Newer revision→
- To get a better idea of the capabilities of Gerris, you should have a look at the examples page. The test suite page also gives many examples of more academic test cases.
- The Frequently Asked Questions page may shed light on general and specific questions about Gerris.
- If you wish to learn how to use Gerris the best place to start is the tutorial.
- The object hierarchy page gives detailed information about the function and syntax of the various Gerris objects used in parameter files.
- If things are still unclear after reading the available documentation, you can use the various mailing lists to share questions and answers with other users.
- If you want to know what is happening/coming up in Gerris development have a look at the wishlist/roadmap.
- If you use Blender, you may be interested in the "Using Blender to create solids for Gerris" tutorial.