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"This man knows... RT @caplannfl Bill O'Brien will stay at Penn St. No more interviews, source confirmed. There you go."
Great for PSU. Without him, they were going to plummet. Maybe now they will be able to ride their punishment out.
"This man knows... RT @caplannfl Bill O'Brien will stay at Penn St. No more interviews, source confirmed. There you go."
Great for PSU. Without him, they were going to plummet. Maybe now they will be able to ride their punishment out.
Pretty surprising. Will get their commits all sorts of excited.
Damn it, I really wanted to see a full-blown meltdown in Happy Valley. Especially if PSU had a mass exodus of players after O'Brien left
I don't.
Tell us how you really feel, alan branch.
I am not ready to be happy, or even neutral, for PSU in any way. I don't know when/if I will. I understand that the scholarship/bowl restrictions are going to crush PSU over the next decade, but I want that descent to happen faster.
I couldn't disagree more. PSU definitely didn't get off easy for its wrongdoings (as horrible as they were), and the Big Ten really could use another good program or two. Well, at least until our new mega-power schools show up from the East Coast.
I guess I just don't particularly care for PSU fans, the ones I know are dicks, and a lot of the fan response to the scandal was pretty bad. I think they got overhit too, and I see why you would want another strong Big Ten program, but I just don't care. The divisions, and Rutgers and Maryland being added for no reason other than money.....well I just don't care about the Big Ten anymore.
I work with several Penn State grads and they are nice people and classy fans.
You need to hang out with better people.
I've never met a PSU fan that's a dick. Maybe you attract dicks.
And I've been a huge hater, and very vocal about it. With that, I'm glad he is staying because my perception is that he is what they need, and I hope he would stay for the sake of the players that are sticking it out. PSU culture was really screwed up enough to let that mess happen. I don't care so much about the fans, but for some reason, in my gut, all season I was pulling for those players who stayed. I'm glad he's staying.
"Not let you off easy." I could care less if they have nice fans or if it weakens osu's schedule. They should have got the death penalty. What they did was far worse than anything smu ever did.
Than i could...
Not sure why op is rooting for psu to weather the storm here. I am hoping they, and we, can learn from their mistakes. We aren't it seems and the possibility this happens again seem more likely than not.
Not necessarily "rooting". There's no denying it's good for their program. As far as "learning from mistakes", I am hopeful that the precedent has been set for universities so that nothing like this will happen again in the manner that this took place.
PSU didn't get a slap on the wrist (though if anyone was rooting for the death penalty, then anything would seem minor in comparison). Furthermore, I find the lawsuit to be disappointing, but the university has made it clear that it is not affiliated with it in any way, so I would say that it's fair to assume they university learned their lesson.
Bad idea. We need a decent PSU to give some semblance of balance to the Urban Meyer Division. Otherwise it's just that much easier of a cakewalk for Ohio.
It's still going to be a cakewalk for OSU (assuming the divisions stay the same). PSU had a lucky season, but they've still got huge schollie sanctions; those are going to be the silent killer, and they're more than likely to be trash the next decade regardless of whether Bill O'Brien stayed or left
Yeah, they had a fantastic senior class this year. When the sanctions really hit and they have no depth across the board, the situation will not look nearly as good. Although he does seem like a good coach from early returns.
He could end up being Glen Mason. A good coach at a bad program (and with these sanctions, PSU is a bad program), who takes them to their ceiling, but gets canned for unreasonable expectations
If they reshuffle the divisions and are suddenly in ours in the "East."
I won't condemn your opinion...in fact, I understand it. I just think that the people who deserved to be punished are gone...give them a chance to breathe...In regard to BOB, if he stays long term, weathers out the storm, and returns them to what they were, he will be a god.
*EDIT not sure if he chose out of love, duty, respect for those who stayed, or the huge buyout, but glad he did
I think the sanctions were overly harsh, and agree that the criminals were gone, I don't like PSU fans. Both personal and what I saw online, there's no love lost for them in my book
"I just think that the people who deserved to be punished are gone"
If they didn't do a complete clean out of their entire athletic department (which I have not heard that they have done), I can't agree with this. You really don't think that the only people who knew about this are the ones who are gone (Paterno, Curley, Spanier, etc.), do you?
I think the punishment was more about punishing the culture at Penn State. They should have just killed the program for a year or 2
Maybe I missed something, but when was he leaving in the first place?
He has been in the conversations for a lot of open NFL head coach spots. Per ESPN, he was on the Browns and Eagles short list and had some interest from San Diego and Arizona
Another lifer in the making, perhaps?
He should wait until the right opportunity arises. One more good (even decent) year at PSU and he will be able to pick his job, NFL or College. Might as well wait until their is a better job than the Cardinals with their QB situation or the Browns.
But will he get one more good year? Probably. He's a good coach and he should have some talent though not like this year's. We'll see.
...and for PSU as well. I thought he would have a hard time leaving those players who stuck with him and the program. I don't see BOB as a guy chasing the bigger dollar or following his ego. Good for PSU.
I'm glad he's staying, but had he left, my personal opinion of him would have hit rock bottom. He knew very well the situation he was getting himself into at Penn State. The program would have plummeted even further had he left, and it would have shown that he's nothing more than a gun-for-hire who's services go to the highest bidder.
They need stability, and they need a leader now more than ever. If O'Brien can lead PSU back from the brink, get them an eventual Big Ten title, maybe a Rose Bowl win, he will have accomplished more, in my opinion, than he ever could have in the NFL. Besides, I don't think he could bare having to look his players in the eye, after everything they've been through, and tell them that he's leaving them.
When he was hired, he was repeatedly assured the issue was a legal one and that any NCAA involvement would be minimal. That is why they changed his contract after the sanctions were handed down.
In a win now, win often business, you don't have long to improve. Those scholarship reductions mean that Penn State will be functioning essentially as an FCS school in FBS. Sure there talent will be better, but that will leave them with NO chance for recruiting mistakes. Just think about how many we endured under the latter years of Carr and Rodriguez and in the end, we had only two losing seasons.
I'd say he's in a Tommy Amaker type situation, but if he can win as much as Amaker over the next 3-4 years, he's a miracle worker. He'll be fired before his contract runs out.
Good, now he will get to know the feeling of getting beaten down by Michigan next season.
And I'm sure he'll get a call from his former QB he coached at the Patriots, Tom Brady.
I don't see the threat. Where did he get drafted? Ryan Leaf is where it's at. 1st round.
He's receiving a $1.3 million raise and some leverage.
StateCollege.com touches on some of the things he has already done.
It seems like O'Brien is not afraid to institute a clean break and rebuild the program in the image of someone not named "Joe" - upon being hired, he was instrumental in not retaining the marketing director (a long-time Paterno supporter), the director of operations, and several other staffers, as well as completely overhauling the strength and conditioning program and putting names on the Nittany Lions' uniforms.
In all honesty, the tangible changes - uniforms, programs, personnel, etc... - kickstart the cultural changes they so desperately need, and in that respect, I can't say that I blame O'Brien for testing the limits of where Penn State is willing to be led, if you will. It doesn't seem like they would deny O'Brien much, given the current state of affairs - the $1.3 million, after all, was a donation which will go towards his salary, as the PennLive article notes. If nothing else, Bill O'Brien is highly aware of his position in relation to where the Nittany Lions' football program stands.
His star is going to crater in two years. Those sanctions are going to hurt a lot, and soon. Everyone thought USC had it easy, but the scholarship restrictions really hurt them down the stretch this season. The same thing will happen at Penn State, but the front line talent won't be there. It will take a long time for them to recover from those sanctions.
I thought the same thing. My guess is he'll regret the decision to stay put (if true) sooner rather than later. Things change pretty fast in college football - just ask the now unemployed 2010 NCAA "Coach of the Year" Gene Chizik.
Because of the sanctions, O'Brien will get the benefit of the doubt until their scholarship level goes back up. If he plays the "us against the world" card well enough, he should be able to keep his job as long as he wants. Playing MD and Rutgers every year, which will probably happen however the divisions ultimately end up, will help, too.
O'Brien will have lower expectations and less scruitiny than most college coaches in comparable jobs. My guess is that he isn't going to command a $7 million contract in the NFL like Saban should. If the money is decent, and he has a good situation, he might as well stay.
Rutgers and Maryland will have their way with PSU, not sure you understand the scholarship situation PSU is about to confront.
Exactly. Think about USC's struggles with depth this year. That's a team that consistently gets one of the top 3 recruiting classes in the nation. Penn State generally recruits in the 30s and they'll have 10 fewer players on scholarship than USC.
Lot of scuttle-butt on PSU boards (and in articles in Harrisburg media) tonight that O'Brien was VERY unhappy with the PSU interim AD (Dave Joyner), and was using this as leverage to get him out of there ........ take that FWIW.
PSU absolutely had to keep O'Brien. Would have been risk of a total implosion if he left.
He sought out more information and possible opportunities, then realized perhaps that that wasn't the type of person he is after weighing the options?
he let it leak out that he was wiling to contest his buyout and was interested in other jobs to parlay an interview or two into $10M+. Les Miles must be envious.
I'd rather Penn State be a perennial top15 team and a contender in the Leaders division (I'm not confident that's correct) than OSU easily win that division every year. Unless these divisions are moot. Which is likely.
For him to do what he did this season wasn't as big a shock as it should have been given the seniors PSU had. His real challenge begins next fall. When the weight of the sanctions & not many seniors will be a glaring problem
It's a good thing he's staying because the PSU fanbase is so delusional I think a coaching search in this climate would break the internet.
I kid you not, I saw a title of a post on a PSU message board stating: "If BOB leaves, I would be fine with getting James Franklin from Vandy"
There are no words.
I feel cheated at not being able to experience this meltdown.
I'm kind of surprised he's staying, given that the state of PA is suing the NCAA over where the fine money is spent. That kind of thing could drag on forever and be a massive distraction.


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The Indians will need to find some form if they are to become a serious threat of winning the tournament. Will Sehwag find some form? Will the Kenyans give the Indians a run for their money?
The Indians will need to find some form if they are to become a serious threat of winning the tournament. Will Sehwag find some form? Will the Kenyans give the Indians a run for their money?
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I'm not too dissimilar a batsman to Bradman.
Both of us have batting averages below 100.
India are in trouble right now, 31/1 off 11 overs, going along at a low 2.82 runs an over
Dream XI: M Hyder, J Linker, M Clock, S Wetsin, A Simms, A Golcrhist, B Hugg, S Worde, B Leap, J Giuseppe, G MacGrith
Ganguly stabilizing the innings. India 76/1 (18.5 ov), Ganguly 36*.
Ganguly seems to destroy the Kenyan attack every time India play against Kenya, his average against them must be amazing.
Originally Posted by _Ed_Code:Mat Runs HS BatAv 100 50 W BB BowlAv 5w Ct St unfiltered 260 9699 183 41.98 22 57 93 5/16 35.66 2 90 0 filtered 10 498 111* 71.14 3 1 0 - - 0 2 0
Interesting stats there.
By the way, who shows the Champions Trophy where you are? I am getting two different channels, with two different commentary sides. One is that obnoxious MAX set, while you also have Ranjit Fernando, Sanjay Manjrekar and Ravi Shastri on another. Which is this other channel?
"Talent is nothing without opportunity"
"You're not remembered for aiming at the target, but hitting it"
Twenty20 used to be boring.
Good to see Laxman get a few. He is not only the wristy genius we see in Tests, but also a good partnership-builder. A very intelligent player, he deserves a big score. That should be his role- bat through the innings.
Thanks for that, pretty impressive, and he's improving it even more at the moment.Originally Posted by Waughney
very good post there... i agree completely.Originally Posted by Arjun
and ganguly! world cup relived!!
i was about to ask why karthik isnt keeping... but Cricinfo just changed the keeping symbol from Dravid to KKD
i wish i had cable so much... does cable in Aus even show it though? bloody free-to-air...
Jesus brings life eternal
ganguly is coming down the track quite a bit now.
he's on 73* and laxman on 41. A score of 290 is not out of the question.
yea but lets face it... did anyone expect india to lose?
No.yea but lets face it... did anyone expect india to lose?
Fox sports is covering the ICC trophy.Originally Posted by Nnanden
Bloody hell... you have no idea how much I want to watch it... why cant free-to-air be better? Frustration...Originally Posted by Waughney
Beleive me I do understand, I'm going through the same thing
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GERD can also be brought on or worsened by pregnancy and medications for certain conditions (seasickness, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, Parkinson's Disease, excessive menstrual bleeding, insomnia and depression).
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- Avoid bending over or exercising just after eating
- Avoid foods and beverages that trigger symptoms
- Avoid clothes or belts that fit tightly around your waist
- Do not lie down with a full stomach
- Do not smoke
- Eat smaller meals
- Lose weight, if you are overweight
- Reduce stress
- Sleep with your head raised about 6 inches (tilt entire bed, or use a wedge under your body, not just with normal pillows)
Over-the-counter antacids after meals and at bedtime may help some GERD patients, but the benefits do not last very long and certain medications have side effects of diarrhea or constipation. Other over-the-counter and prescription drugs can provide longer relief of symptoms, but they work more slowly than antacids. Your doctor or nurse can tell you how to properly take these drugs.
When medication, lifestyle or dietary changes do not ease your symptoms, GERD surgery, known as Nissen fundoplication, may be recommended.
During surgery, the upper curve of the stomach (fundus) is wrapped around the esophagus and sewn into place so that the lower portion of the esophagus passes through a small tunnel of stomach muscle. Surgery strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach, which stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily.
If the procedure is done using open surgery, a large incision is made through the abdomen or chest. This procedure can also be done using a laparoscopic surgical technique which is less invasive but has certain limitations due to the long-handled, rigid instruments used.
Heartburn and other symptoms should improve after surgery, but your doctor may recommend that you still take medication if your heartburn continues.
If your doctor recommends surgery to treat GERD, you may be a candidate for a safe, effective, and minimally invasive procedure - da Vinci Surgery. Using the most advanced technology available, the da Vinci System enables your doctor to perform this delicate operation with breakthrough precision, superior vision, dexterity, and improved access to the affected area. da Vinci Surgery offers GERD patients many potential benefits over traditional surgery, including:
- Lower risk of esophageal tears (perforations)3
- Lower risk of complications3
- Lower blood loss and need for transfusions3
- Fewer complications3
- Safety and precision3
- Shorter hospital stay3
This procedure is performed using the da VinciSurgical System, a technological breakthrough that enables surgeons to operate with unmatched precision, dexterity and control. By overcoming the limits of both traditional open and laparoscopic surgery, da Vinci is revolutionizing surgery.
As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed since surgery is specific to each patient, condition and procedure. That's why it is important to always talk to your doctor about all treatment options, the risks and benefits.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.
Are You a Candidate for da Vinci Surgery?
The following physicians are trained to use the da Vinci Surgical System at Lourdes for general procedures:
Only you and your doctor can decide if da Vinci Surgery may be right for you.


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Stuart Kirschenbaum has never left Detroit.
Let�s keep that in mind.
He has spent more than four decades as a podiatrist in the city when during much of that time, most white professional folks couldn�t hit 8 Mile Road heading north quickly enough.
Kirschenbaum�s first office was on Mack Avenue and its locale was never on anyone�s home and garden tour.
His second office was situated on Grand River east of Livernois and, once again, the neighborhood was not the focus of any proud chamber of commerce pamphlet.
Sure Kirschenbaum lives in the suburbs. He doesn�t just practice in the city, though.
He has patients. He has relationships.
Kirschenbaum probably has a few more relationships after being the guest speaker at the Detroit Drunken Historical Society�s monthly gathering. On Thursday, the group met at Thomas Magee�s Sporting House Whiskey Bar in the Eastern Market.
Don�t be fooled by the society�s name. Inebriation wasn�t evident at the meeting but paying attention certainly was. Everyone listened intently as Kirschenbaum talked about the rich history of boxing in Detroit.
Joe Louis spent most of his early years in Detroit. Sugar Ray Robinson was born here. Jake LaMotta beat Marcel Cerdan at Briggs Stadium to win the middleweight championship of the world at Briggs Stadium in 1949.
Thomas Hearns is obviously from Detroit. He fought out of the famous Kronk Gym as did other world champs like Hilmer Kenty, Milton McCrory and his younger brother, Stevie; as well as Jimmy Paul and Duane Thomas.
Emanuel Steward was their trainer. Eddie Futch, another famous trainer from Detroit, handled boxers like Joe Frazier and Larry Holmes.
Kirschenbaum was the State of Michigan Boxing Commissioner from 1981 to 1992. He was a Gold Gloves boxer in New York City in the �60s. He has judged over a dozen world championship fights. He�s the recipient of the 1993 Sports Illustrated Joe Louis Award and the 2010 Joe Louis Brown Bomber Jacket Award. He is the founder and president of the Michigan Boxing Hall of Fame and served as the president of the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, vice president and as a board member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, African American Sports Hall of Fame, Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame, and the Emanuel Steward Foundation. In 2009, Kirschenbaum was inducted into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
In April of 2013, Kirschenbaum�s office on Grand River went up in flames. The entire medical building was torched by a scorned lover who lit the match after shooting and killing his former girlfriend.
The charred remains contained not only Kirschenbaum�s professional life, but his personal passion as well. He was an avid collector of Joe Louis memorabilia. His world-class collection included a glove worn by Louis in the Brown Bomber�s historic victory over Max Schmeling in Yankee Stadium on June 22, 1938. The first-round TKO over the fighter from Nazi Germany avenged a loss by Louis in their first fight. A black American pummeling maybe the most famous representative of Adolph Hitler�s Aryan race had enormous political and historical implications.
That entire collection was kept in his office.
�It was a total loss. I found what little was left of the glove in the ashes,� said Kirschenbaum.
�If I was ever going to leave the city, that would�ve done it,� said Kirschenbaum. �The fire was just devastating.�
He has an office in the upscale New Center area of the city now. It is directly across from the Fisher Building.
Kirschenbaum has not left boxing, either. He currently serves as Boxing Commissioner Emeritus, Special Adviser to Governor on Boxing Affairs.
While he still loves the sport, he bemoans the fate of many of its practitioners. We went to see Muhammad Ali a handful of years ago at the champ�s residence in Berrien Springs. While Ali still seemed mentally sharp, his words long-since ceased floating like butterflies and stinging like bees.
Kirschenbaum got in the ring with Ali. They threw some phantom punches and mugged for the camera. It was a magical moment, yet it was one tinged in sadness at the champ�s decline.
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Later, in the yellow fever hospital, Dr. Lazear deliberately allowed a mosquito to feed on his hand.
In the course of these experiments, Dr. Lazear, a member of the Commission, died of the disease.
Dr. Lazear left a wife and two young children, one of whom he had never seen.
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Wright, Mets donating $250K to NYC Mayor's Fund
By Joey Nowak / 12/06/12 5:16 PM ET
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Having grown up in Virginia, an area that's seen its share of hurricane damage, Mets third baseman David Wright could speak with authority on the topic when he returned to New York on Thursday, about a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the city.
Wright, who recently signed a deal with the Mets to stay with the organization through 2020, was flanked by Mets COO Jeff Wilpon, New York City Councilmember James Oddo and Chancellor of New York City Department of Education Dennis Walcott at P.S. 38 in Staten Island, where 80 percent of the students were impacted by last month's storm.
There, Walcott announced that Wright and the Mets Foundation would donate $250,000 to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City to support hurricane relief efforts.
"I'm from an area in Virginia that is affected by hurricanes, so I understand coming back stronger," Wright said. "I understand the rebuilding, when communities get together to help each other out. Like I told them, I think a lot of times, the community becomes stronger and more closely knit and better than ever after these types of efforts, because you see the good nature in everybody and the good nature in your neighbor."
Wright took time out of his busy offseason -- he was at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn., earlier this week to help announce his contract extension -- to meet with fourth- and fifth-graders at the school, take photos and sign autographs and even take some hacks at a few whiffle ball pitches from Oddo.
"He will go down as the greatest Met of all time," Oddo said, after listing off some of the franchise's most legendary players and recounting his lifelong fanhood of the team.
"Anyone who knows me, knows I'm obsessively compulsive about my baseball," Oddo said. "And they know that even if I didn't want to, and there were times lately where I might not have wanted it to, orange and blue run through veins. My parents were from Brooklyn, we're a National League family. [The Mets] moved here in 1963, and we became Mets fans. Mets events, good and bad, are like the soundtrack to my life."
Wright's appearance and donation came as no surprise to Wilpon, who described the six-time All-Star's unique qualities that make him a foundation with the Mets and in the city.
"This just proves it," Wilpon said. "To come out here and to team up with the Mets Foundation, to do this kind of donation -- you know enough ballplayers, they don't all do it. And he does it. And he was happy to do it after all the travel and all the stuff we just went through, the weeks of negotiating.
"He's very real, and he's always been real."
Wilpon noted that the winter was "shaping up as expected," and said general manager Sandy Alderson was continuing to talk to NL Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey's camp about a possible contract extension. Whether Dickey is along, or New York decides to trade him for other talent, Wright said the future looks bright for the Mets. Without the opportunity to win on the horizon, Wright said, he wouldn't have agreed to the extension.
"I signed back here to win, to be competitive," Wright said. "Obviously, there are steps to winning a World Series. But I didn't sign back here to continue to be on fourth-place teams the way we have the last few years. I came back here to be a part of this process that gives us a chance to win and win annually."


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Google combined more than 60 privacy policies in order to streamline the information that it collects about its users. Google says it hopes to create a "beautifully simple, intuitive user experience across Google." Critics say the new policy digs deeper into users' lives.
Data Mining: Does Online Privacy Matter?
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Questions about the growth of medical marijuana: 2 letters
Re: "A smell of money; Pot dispensaries thriving despite authorities' discomfort with the idea," Oct. 30 Page 1 story.
Your article stated that "Mainstream doctors question the efficacy of medical marijuana." They do?
What about the mainstream doctors who have worked with their chronically ill and/or chronic pain patients for years and then recommend medical cannabis? Are they no longer mainstream?
Medical marijuana is a legitimate medical therapy. Finally, something that works without all of the sickening, even deadly side effects.
Your carelessly thrown comment is a detriment to legal, legitimate patients, doctors, researchers, caregivers, dispensers, and growers. You've done nothing to help people understand the topic.
Jackie Edwards, Englewood
This letter was published in the Nov. 3 edition. For information on how to send a letter to the editor, click here.
I think it's a strategic error on the part of many medicinal cannabis providers using combative dispensary names and rub-it-in-your-face product descriptions. The progress toward legitimate, widespread medicinal supplies for patients in need is jeopardized with names like Peaceful Warrior, AK-47, Monster Mash, Purple Haze, The Sticky Icky, Kind Mountain, Clam Bake, Reagan's Finest, etc. It gives the busybodies reasons to keep trying for suppression and over-regulation of this natural product that can do so much good.
Wouldn't it be better for the sufferers if more providers gave some thought to whether they really want to keeping picking at that scab? How about becoming less noticeable and more professional to increase the odds for those who truly benefit?
Rick Hilleary, Glenwood Springs
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WALTHAM - Game 7 at home used to be an advantage for the Celtics, virtually a guaranteed victory. That was before electronically programmed prompting of crowds and other virtual advancements.
The Celtics had a 13-2 record in Game 7s at Boston Garden. Since TD Garden opened in 1995, the Celtics have a 4-2 mark in Game 7s at home, and only one Celtic player - Paul Pierce - has participated in all six of those games.
Coach Doc Rivers knows his team should not count on fan enthusiasm, institutional memory, or even tradition when it meets the 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday night.
"I think our crowd is terrific, but you can't rely on that,'' Rivers said before Friday's practice. "The fans are going to be there, that's a guarantee. Whenever you play a Game 7, they're going to support you and they're going to help you, they're going to drive you. But then, you have to go play and you have to play well.
"Only a few of us have [Game 7 experience]. I say that all the time, it's not like the whole team has it. The few guys, the key guys that have it, hopefully it's an advantage. I find every Game 7 is an individual game in itself and the game will dictate if experience comes into play or not.''
Composed competitors and screaming supporters, plus an extra night's sleep, are pluses for the Celtics. The minuses include the loss of Avery Bradley, who was scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery Friday, the questionable status of Keyon Dooling, who missed practice because of illness, and the seemingly unlimited resiliency of the Sixers, who won Game 6, 82-75, Wednesday in Philadelphia.
"I think we do,'' Rivers replied when asked if the Celtics had enough in the tank. "The couple days have helped, there's no doubt about that. Listen, you never know what you have in the tank until you start, and then you find out.
"It didn't look like we had a lot [Wednesday] night, I can tell you that. I made a comment to the coaches in the first quarter when I saw about six jump shots hit front rim early, and I said this is not a good sign. But I was hoping they were just missed shots.''
The Celtics missed shots just about every way possible in going 33.3 percent from the field in Game 6. Maybe they just did not have the legs to get into their jumpers, or to run the floor to create easy baskets.
Rivers believes the Celtics will be ready this time, maybe.
"I think I know, but you're always curious, no coach ever knows exactly,'' he said. "I do expect us to come out and play with, you know, we have to get up and down the floor offensively. I think we have to be better defensively, as well. And we have to play with a free spirit.''
Pierce was in a free-spirited mood as he engaged Ray Allen, Greg Stiemsma, and assistant coach Tyronn Lue in a lefthanded free throw shooting contest before practice.
"Of course, we're at home and they've beaten us on our home court,'' Pierce said. "But, you know, we've still got to go out and play the game. But I feel good, couple days' rest, for a veteran team much needed, and I like our chances.
"I think we'll come out with a great sense of urgency. I mean, it's Game 7, there's no tomorrow. In order for us to advance we've got to give it our all, everything we have from everybody. Whoever steps out on that court, understand this is it, this could be the season.
"That's how we have to play. We have to play like a desperate team, regardless if we're home or not. The team that wants it the most is going to get it.''
The Celtics' last home Game 7 resulted in a 101-82 loss to Orlando in the 2009 Eastern Conference semifinals. Then, the Celtics were probably even more vulnerable than now, having lost Kevin Garnett and Leon Powe to knee injuries. And their championship window was closing, as it is now.
"I mean, I like challenges,'' Pierce said. "I like being in pressure situations, you know? Game 7, I've been there before. I understand what it takes and I'm ready for it.
"It's got to be a motivated group, what else is there? It's Game 7, what more can you ask for? If there's not a more important thing to get you motivated, nobody wants to end their season right now. We've got a great opportunity to advance, on our home court, that's all the motivation we need.''Frank Dell'Apa can be reached at email@example.com.


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Photo 2: Lincoln in 1868
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Photo 3: Portion of the 1872 Panoramic of Lincoln, taken from the Capitol, looking northwest
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Photo 4: Portion of the1872 Panoramic of Lincoln, taken from the Capitol, looking north
(Nebraska State Historical Society)
The numbers in photos 3 and 4 are for the following features: #11 is K Street, #12 is 14th Street, and #13 is University Hall at the new state university. The fence shown in Photo 3 surrounds the Capitol.
The photos from 1872 are part of a panoramic photo that also includes the view of the Kennard House used previously in this lesson (Photo1). You can use Photo 1 to help with the following questions.
Questions for Photos 2-4:
1) Look at Photo 2. What kind of business is shown? What other types of business do you think would be necessary for a new town?
2) What do you notice about the houses and buildings in 1872? Are most simple or extravagant? How many stories do most have? What materials were used in their construction?3) Is there a pattern to the roads in Photos 3 and 4? What do you think the road surface probably was at the time? Compare what you see in Photos 3 and 4 with Map 2. Do you think the Commissioners' vision for Lincoln was beginning to be realized? Explain your answer.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Roquez Johnson and Fred Thomas combined for 33 points to lead Mississippi State to a 78-58 win over Florida Atlantic on Tuesday night.
Mississippi State (1-1) forced 27 turnovers and shot 49.2 percent (30 of 61) from the field to give Rick Ray his first victory as head coach. MSU has now won three straight home openers.
FAU (0-3) shot 33.3 percent from the field (21 of 63) and trailed almost the entire game. MSU has held both its opponents so far this season to under 37-percent shooting.
Johnson scored a career-high 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting and had 5 rebounds. Thomas scored 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting and had 5 steals. Craig Sword added 11 points and Gavin Ware chipped in 10 points.
Mississippi State opened the game on an 8-2 run and forced 18 turnovers in the opening half. Using a motion-based offense, the Bulldogs led 43-26 at the break and went on an 18-3 run in the second half to seal the win.
FAU guard Greg Gantt led the Owls with 17 points on 6-of-16 shooting. Cavon Baker added 11 points.
Guard Jalen Steele, Mississippi State's leading returning scorer, left the game in the first half with an apparent head injury and was taken to the hospital.
Already starting the season shorthanded due to roster attrition from last year's Rick Stansbury-led squad, Mississippi State played its entire roster in the game. Only two players didn't hit double-digit minutes.
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O'Reilly Book Excerpts: MySQL Cookbook
Cooking with MySQL
Related Reading
Editor's note: Paul DuBois has selected sample recipes from the hundreds you'll find in his book, MySQL Cookbook. In this second in a three-part series showcasing these recipes, learn how to manage simultaneous
AUTO_INCREMENT values, as well as how to use
AUTO_INCREMENT values and related tables. (These excerpts are from Chapter 11, "Generating and Using Sequences.")
Managing Multiple Simultaneous AUTO_INCREMENT Values
You're working with two or more tables that contain
AUTO_INCREMENT columns, and you're having a hard time keeping track of the sequence values generated for each table.
Save the values in SQL variables for later. If you're using queries from within a program, save the sequence values in program variables; or you may be able to issue the queries using separate connection or statement objects to keep them from getting mixed up.
In This Series
Cooking with MySQL
Cooking with MySQL
As described in "Retrieving Sequence Values," the
LAST_INSERT_ID( ) server-side sequence value indicator function is set each time a query generates an
AUTO_INCREMENT value, whereas client-side sequence indicators may be reset for every query. What if you issue a statement that generates an
AUTO_INCREMENT value, but don't want to refer to that value until after issuing a second statement that also generates an
AUTO_INCREMENT value? In this case, the original value no longer will be accessible, either through
LAST_INSERT_ID( ) or as a client-side value. To retain access to it, you should save the value first before issuing the second statement. There are several ways to do this:
At the SQL level, you can save the value in a SQL variable after issuing a query that generates an
INSERT INTO tbl_name (id,...) VALUES(NULL,...); SET @saved_id = LAST_INSERT_ID( );
Then you can issue other statements without regard to their effect on
LAST_INSERT_ID( ). To use the original
AUTO_INCREMENTvalue in a subsequent query, refer to the
At the API level, you can save the
AUTO_INCREMENTvalue in an API language variable. This can be done either by saving the value returned from
LAST_INSERT_ID( )or from any API-specific extension that might be available.
A third technique can be used from within APIs that allow you to maintain separate client-side
AUTO_INCREMENTvalues. For example, in Python, when you use a cursor object to execute a query, the
AUTO_INCREMENTvalue generated by the query is available by calling the cursor's
insert_id( )method. If you issue other queries using the same cursor, that value will be lost. However, if you use a different cursor object to execute additional queries, the original cursor's
insert_idvalue will be unaffected:
cursor1 = conn.cursor ( ) cursor2 = conn.cursor ( ) gen_seq_val (cursor1) # issue query that generates a sequence number gen_seq_val (cursor2) # issue another, using a different cursor seq1 = cursor1.insert_id ( ) seq2 = cursor2.insert_id ( ) print "seq1:", seq1, "seq2:", seq2 # these values will be different cursor1.close ( ) cursor2.close ( )
In Perl, you can achieve the same effect by means of two statement handles; the
mysql_insertidattribute for each is unaffected by query activity on the other. In Java, use separate
The third technique doesn't work with PHP, because there is no client-side object or structure that maintains
AUTO_INCREMENT values on a query-specific basis. The client-side
AUTO_INCREMENT value is returned by
mysql_insert_id( ), which is tied to the connection, not to a statement. Yes, I know what you're thinking: a workaround would be to open a second connection to the server and issue the first and second queries over the different connections. You're right, that would work -- but it's not worth the effort. The overhead of opening another connection is much higher than simply saving the
mysql_insert_id( ) value into a PHP variable before issuing another query. Furthermore, opening a second connection isn't as straightforward as it might seem. If you issue a second
mysql_connect( ) or
mysql_pconnect( ) call with the same connection parameters as the original call, PHP returns the same connection identifier as the one it returned originally! You'd have to connect to the server as a different user to get a truly independent connection identifier. (At the risk of muddying the waters, I should point out that as of PHP 4.2.0,
mysql_connect( ) supports the option of explicitly forcing a new connection to be opened. You can use this feature to maintain separate client-side
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Letter From Dr. Stephen I. Katz: The Importance of Clinical Research
Clinical studies are a vital component of bench-to-bedside biomedical research. The NIAMS invests significant resources in investigator-initiated clinical research focused on preventing disease, comparing treatments, identifying people who are likely to develop a condition or testing a treatment for a rare disease. This month's letter highlights the importance of clinical research and the resources available to both researchers and potential study volunteers.
Image: Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D.
A Conversation with NIAMS Scientist Dr. Martin Pelletier
Martin Pelletier, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow in the Autoimmunity Branch in the Intramural Research Program (IRP) at the NIAMS where he conducts research on the rare genetic disease called TNF Receptor-Associated Periodic Syndrome. Dr. Pelletier discusses his lifelong love of science, his international research experience and the importance of diversity in research.
Image: Martin Pelletier, Ph.D.
On the Road To Becoming a Physician Scientist
Eva Yang recently completed a three-year, post-baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award internship in the NIAMS Pediatric Translational Research Branch under the mentorship of Drs. Gerlinde Layh-Schmitt and Robert Colbert. She recently began her M.D./Ph.D. training through the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She hopes to integrate her interests in developmental biology and regenerative medicine as she pursues her career as a physician scientist.
Image: Eva Yang
Scientists With TALEN(t)!
By manipulating the mouse genome, Rafael Casellas, Ph.D., head of the Laboratory of Genomics and Immunity in the IRP of the NIAMS, brings human gene therapy closer to reality. Treatment for X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), also known as "bubble boy" disease, uses viruses to insert intact copies of the IL2RG gene into defective cells containing a defective genetic mutation. But for some children with X-linked SCID, this strategy resolves their life-threatening disease while also causing leukemia. Read more.
Image: Rafael Casellas, Ph.D.
Genome Exhibit Opens at Smithsonian
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project, a 13 year endeavor led by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., launched an absolutely fantastic exhibit called "Genome: Unlocking Life's Code."
Image Credit: Sasan Azami-Soheily, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH
NIH, PCORI Seek Applications for Falls Prevention Clinical Trial
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is seeking applications from researchers for a clinical trial to prevent serious injuries resulting from falls in older people. The request, part of an initiative by the new Falls Injuries Prevention Partnership between the NIA and the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), represents a unique collaboration joining scientists with clinicians and patients in pursuit of an effective strategy. PCORI will commit up to $30 million to the effort, and the NIA will administer the project, including the application process and peer review.
Anyone interested in submitting a proposal is invited to consult the RFA regarding submission policies, instructions and requirements. Proposals are due on Nov. 13, 2013.
NIH Pain Consortium Announces Twitter Account
The NIH Pain Consortium, led by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, has launched a new Twitter account, @NIHPainResearch. The account will provide advocates, patients, researchers, healthcare providers and other interested parties with updated information on the NIH's pain-related activities.
HHS Is Now on Facebook
Facebook is the newest addition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) social media accounts, including Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter and Flickr. You can also see what programs across HHS are doing on their social networks by browsing the HHS Social Hub.
STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) Tool Kit for Health Care Providers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created the STEADI Tool Kit for health care providers who see older adults in their practice—especially individuals who are at risk of falling or who may have fallen in the past. The STEADI Tool Kit gives health care providers the information and tools they need to assess and address their older patients' fall risk.
Materials From AHRQ Webinar on Falls Prevention Now Available
Materials from a recent Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) webinar focusing on the research and testing behind AHRQ's Preventing Falls in Hospitals: A Toolkit for Improving Quality of Care are now available on the AHRQ website. Nearly 1 million patients fall in U.S. hospitals each year. The toolkit is a guide that can help hospitals develop, implement and sustain a falls prevention program. It offers hospital clinical staff 35 evidence-based tools for falls prevention. The information, which includes audio from the webinar, slides, and a written transcript, demonstrates how these evidence-based tools were pilot tested to ensure they were realistically implementable, easy to use and broadly applicable in the acute-care setting.
FDA Medwatch Celebrates 20 Years and Announces the Availability of New Consumer-Friendly Reporting Form and MedWatchLearn Tool
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its MedWatch program, which provides important safety information associated with FDA-regulated products, with a new form that will encourage more consumer participation. Under MedWatch, health care professionals and consumers submit reports to the FDA when they find a problem with a drug, medical device, biologic or other FDA-regulated products.
HHS Releases Blueprint To Advance Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care
The HHS released the enhanced National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards. The National CLAS Standards provide a blueprint to help organizations reduce disparities and improve health care quality, while serving our nation's diverse communities.
Download the enhanced National CLAS Standards and the Blueprint.
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out these helpful resources about staying healthy and managing conditions of the bones, joints, muscles and skin.
Isabel's Story: How She and Her Family Learned About Osteoporosis and Bone Health
This bilingual booklet uses the story of a woman named Isabel to present common warning signs and symptoms of osteoporosis, including height loss and broken bones. The booklet also discusses risk factors, ways to prevent falls, tips for getting enough calcium and steps to better bone health.
Do I Have Arthritis?
This bilingual booklet contains general information about arthritis. It describes what arthritis is, different forms of arthritis, and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It also presents ways to help prevent further damage to the joints, organs and skin.
Ana's Story: How She and Her Family Learned About Sports Injuries
This bilingual booklet discusses sports injuries in young people. It uses the story of a girl named Ana and her extended family at a family picnic. When Ana injures her knee playing soccer, she and her family learn about treating and preventing sports injuries.
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
This fact sheet is for people who have atopic dermatitis (often called "eczema"), parents and caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis and others interested in learning more about the disease. The fact sheet describes the different symptoms of atopic dermatitis and how it is diagnosed. It provides a list of things that make atopic dermatitis worse and treatment suggestions. This publication is also available in Spanish.
NIAMS Publications in Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese
The NIAMS has translated some of its most popular fact sheets into Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. These fact sheets offer health information about many diseases affecting Asian Americans, including osteoporosis, arthritis, lupus and gout. You may access and download nearly 50 Asian-language publications from our new webpage. Several Chinese-language audio publications are also available. These fact sheets are perfect for distributing at clinics, community centers and health and cultural events. Get yours today!
Updated NIAMS Kids Pages
Childhood and teen years are a prime time to learn habits that will help keep your bones, joints, muscles and skin healthy for years to come. The NIAMS Kids Pages feature four fact sheets targeted to middle-school-age children (11 to 13 years old).
NIH Launches Dietary Supplement Label Database: Searchable Collection Contains Product Information and Ingredients From Labels of Dietary Supplements Sold in the United States
Researchers, as well as health care providers and consumers, can now see the ingredients listed on the labels of about 17,000 dietary supplements by looking them up on a website. The Dietary Supplement Label Database is free of charge and hosted by the NIH.
NIH News in Health
Read practical health information in NIH News in Health, which is reviewed by the NIH's medical experts and is based on research conducted either by the NIH's own scientists or by its grantees at universities and medical schools around the country.
Healthy Movements: Your Body's Mechanics
Think about all the movements you do every day: walking, climbing stairs, typing, turning doorknobs and lifting. Your bones, joints and muscles all work together to make your body an amazingly movable machine. Like any machine, your body can suffer some wear and tear. It needs regular care and maintenance to keep moving with ease.
AHRQ Research and Other Activities Relevant to American Indians and Alaska Natives
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people have long experienced lower life expectancy and disproportionate disease burden when compared with other Americans. This program report provides a summary, by topic, of ongoing and recently completed AHRQ activities that specifically address the health of the AI/AN people.
Did you know that muscles can be strained by stretching them too much, as when you lift something that is too heavy? Learn how to prevent injuries. Read more.
The NIAMS exhibit will be traveling to several events in 2015. See the schedule of health fairs and exhibits.
The NIAMS can provide health information or staff to help make your community event or health fair successful. Please contact Sara Rosario Wilson by email, firstname.lastname@example.com, for more information.
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China for a Global Shift Newsletter - December 2011
This edition focuses on our efforts to promote green economy in China and sustainability principles in China-Africa relations. You can also read about the WWF Coastal East Africa Initiative, which has many links to China, and of responsible forestry and renewable energy.
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Christian perception & persecution: * The Difference Between Persecution and Being Corrected by Robert Cargill; * Christians and Persecution, Then and Now by James McGrath [required reading]
* "Just because you didn't get what you want doesn't mean that you are 'persecuted.' It means you can't have everything."
* "American Christians have no idea what they are talking about when they cry persecution. And as someone married to a Romanian, and thus who experienced something which, if still not like Nero's time, was far more truly persecution than what most Americans have ever experienced, I do not find it merely inaccurate. I find it offensive. It is cheapening the term and thereby minimizing the plight of those who really do face persecution."
Confrontation, courage & fear: Courage is Not the Absence of Fear by Michael Hyatt
"Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the willingness to act in spite of my fear."
Facebook: Facebook's Privacy Settings
"With the latest privacy update, however, Facebook has made it easier to find some of the most important privacy settings. When you're logged into Facebook, you'll notice a new lock icon with three horizontal lines in the top toolbar."
Noise, silence, silent retreats & stress: The Buzz on Silent Retreats
"If you feel bombarded by emails, phone calls, text messages and the daily stress that comes with them, there could be a solution for you. Some people have found relief in perfect silence."
Prayer: Why Some Prayers are Answered and Some Aren't?
"If every petitionary prayer were answered on the time specified by the petitioner, God might even be thought of as an instrument or tool for earthly benefits."


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Dee Milliner said on Wednesday that he could be the guy to replace Darrelle Revis. Now he has to prove it. The Jets selected the Alabama DB with the No. 9 overall pick in the draft. Despite some lingering medical concerns, which could keep him out for roughly another month, Milliner was confident that he'd be ready to go by the start of training camp. Milliner played his senior year with a torn labrum and had surgery following the season, his fifth career surgery. The other surgeries: right knee scope, sports hernia, right tibia stress fracture and another shoulder surgery. The 5-11, 200-pound cornerback rose from the ranks of Nickel corner to starter once Dre Kirkpatrick went to the Bengals in the 2012 Draft. Injury concerns aside, he provides the Jets with an athletic, physical presence at the position alongside Antonio Cromartie and Kyle Wilson. In total, he started 30 of 39 games for the Crimson Tide, finishing with 136 tackles and six interceptions. At the combine he ran a 4.37 40-yard dash.
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tekdino wrote:However it seems that it's impossible to plug it in my huge project which has big number of different actors. (so many different actors that the script editor window is almost full)
thats when you start using one actor to do 5 things(I sometimes have it do 15+ things.) by creating actor variables that defines its type, its alot easier to edit that way.


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(SportsNetwork.com) - The Dallas Stars acquired Tyler Seguin this past offseason hoping he would add a boost to their offense.
He's making it look easy right now.
Coming off his first career four-goal game, Seguin will try to lead the Stars to a third straight win on Sunday night in a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks.
Seguin scored 56 goals and notched 121 points in three seasons with the Boston Bruins after they selected him second overall in the 2010 draft. He was then dealt to the Stars in a seven-player deal on July 4 and has been a solid contributor since.
The 21-year-old has scored a goal in three straight contests, including his barrage in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames. He added an assist as well, while Jamie Benn logged a six-point night with a goal and five assists.
Seguin notched the second hat trick of his career and has posted 12 goals with 22 points in 19 games this season, while Benn has seven goals and 22 points in that span.
"It's hard to score in this league, but sometimes you get your bounces. I was really happy with our effort tonight, especially on a back-to-back," said Seguin, who had scored an empty-net tally the previous night in Edmonton.
Benn became the first Stars skater to have a six-point game since Mike Modano in 1995, while Alex Goligoski added three assists. Kari Lehtonen ended with 25 saves as Dallas won for the fifth time in six games overall and its fifth straight on the road.
The Stars look to wrap a perfect three-game swing through Western Canada tonight against a Canucks club that dropped the opener of a six-game homestand in disappointing fashion on Thursday.
Facing the San Jose Sharks, Vancouver yielded the game-tying goal with 1:05 to go in regulation, then saw Henrik Sedin take a hooking penalty in overtime that led to the Sharks' game-winning goal in a 2-1 outcome.
Kevin Bieksa had the lone goal of the game for the Canucks, who have lost their past three and fell to 2-3-2 in their last seven. Roberto Luongo gave up both goals on 30 shots.
"It's a kick in the teeth to lose it," Canucks head coach John Tortorella said.
Forward Jannik Hansen is in line to play for Vancouver tonight for the first time in 11 games, having been out with a shoulder injury suffered when he crashed into the boards during a game on Oct. 22.
Though the Canucks have won 12 of their previous 17 versus the Stars, including six of the past eight at home, the Stars took two of three in the series last season.
Luongo is 13-5-3 with a 2.14 goals against average in his career versus the Stars, while Lehtonen is 3-7-0 with a 3.32 GAA in 11 meetings with the Canucks.


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What are you doing on New Year's Eve? If you're an OpenTable user, you're probably dining out. According to a recent survey, more than 60% of respondents are dining out on the last day of the decade. The most popular reservation times are between 7PM and 9PM (so book your tables today!), and the most popular dishes celebrants will dine on are steak and lobster (proving that surf and turf never really gets old). Most people are spending as much or more than they did last year, and, as the economy slowly bounces back, an impressive 11% of survey takers indicated they were going to spend more than $150 per person on their last meal of the decade.
If you're looking to make December 31, 2009, a night to really remember, consider one of these 10 spectacular New Year's Eve celebrations around the nation.
1. Charlie Trotter's: Guests at Chef Trotter's legendary Lincoln Park restaurant will start their evening with a Champagne and canapé reception. A luxurious multi-course tasting menu featuring the finest ingredients will be followed by a midnight toast. At $350 per person, this is a must for Chicago's foodies.
2. Sixteen: Sixteen restaurant at Chicago's Trump International Hotel & Tower will feature a "Fire and Ice" themed evening for $310. Guests will be greeted by cylindrical fire centerpieces and hostesses decked out in red designer dresses. An extravagant eight-course tasting menu prepared by Chef Frank Brunacci with wine pairings is bested only by the prime view of the midnight fireworks off of Chicago's Navy Pier.
3. The Bazaar by José Andrés: Trip the light fantastic and ring in the New Year, Beverly Hills-style, with friends for a decadent night of revelry at America's best restaurant — and stay the night. For just $689 per couple, you'll get dinner for two at the Bazaar by José Andrés, tickets for two to the SLS New Year's Eve Gala, and room accommodations at a special New Year's Eve rate.
4. Carbon Beach Club at the Malibu Beach Inn: Nothing beats dining on the beach under the stars, and that is exactly what you can do at the Carbon Beach Club. Treat yourself to a six-course prix-fixe menu including a complimentary glass of Champagne and party favors as you greet the new year to the sounds of the California surf for just $175 per person.
5. Aureole: Everything old is new again at Manhattan's Aureole, Charlie Palmer's relocated and renovated restaurant. For $500 per person, diners will feast on a five-course chef tasting menu with wine pairings, DJ entertainment, and a Champagne toast, just steps from Times Square.
6. Two Times Square: If you want an unforgettable evening, Two Times Square in New York City is the place to spend it. Guests can relish an open bar, a five-course meal with wine pairings, music, and more – not to mention the very best view of the ball dropping in Times Square, all for just $2,500 per person.
7. Meritage at the Claremont: The new Meritage at the Claremont in Berkeley is celebrating its first New Year's in grand culinary style! Executive Chef Josh Thomsen has prepared a special five-course dinner, accompanied by live music and including a Champagne toast, party favors and parking. This all-inclusive evening is $390 per couple.
8. MICHAEL MINA: Located on San Francisco's storied Union Square in the Westin St. Francis Hotel, Michael Mina's signature restaurant is serving a magnificent five-course tasting menu and wine pairing for $350 per person. Celebrants will enjoy live jazz and dancing later in the evening.
9. Michel Richard Citronelle: Georgetown gastronomes need look no further than their own backyard for fine dining on New Year's Eve. Michel Richard is presenting a gourmand six-course meal and wine pairing. Beginning with hors d'oeuvres in the lounge, the evening winds down with a vintage Champagne toast at midnight. Noisemakers, hats and dancing round out the festivities, which cost $450 per person. Dressing up is a must.
10. Plume at the Jefferson Hotel: Party like a President at Plume at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C. Located in a Beaux Arts jewel of a hotel that is inspired by Monticello, Plume is serving a six-course tasting menu created by Damon Gordon. You'll also enjoy musical entertainment, party favors, and a Champagne toast for $225 per person.
If none of these are right for (or near) you, check out OpenTable's New Year's Eve Celebrations Around the World page to find a restaurant at which to ring in 2010.


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Dinner: The Final Frontier
April 20, 2007
This symposium will review current methods in the diagnosis and behavioral and pharmaceutical management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases. Participants will also discuss strategies to reduce the societal and economic costs associated with these symptoms.
In a time when facts are no longer enough, and climate change denial, vaccine fears, and the rejection of GMOs are trending, how do we make the best case for science?
Design and Innovation
The Design and Innovation STEM Program is offered from August 20-24, 2018. Over the course of five days, students in 5th-8th grades will work together to develop creative solutions to real-world topics they are passionate about while learning about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
An interactive research forum and networking symposium hosted by PepsiCo and the New York Academy of Sciences. Formerly known as Journey Through Science Day, fifty exceptional students and early career scientists will present their research to PepsiCo's R&D leaders and discover the value of a STEM degree when launching a career.
Take the online course "Scientists Teaching Science" and learn about active vs. passive learning, creating course objectives and test items, and finding ways to improve your teaching and assessment techniques for students of all ages.
In a time when facts are no longer enough, and climate change denial, vaccine fears, and the rejection of GMOs are trending, how do we make the best case for science?
Academy Member NseAbasi NsikakAbasi Etim, PhD is promoting science beyond boundaries. Read on to learn about her work in our virtual mentoring programs.
Working in engineering and construction since World War II, Academy Member Ethel Romm brings a unique energy and perspective to our Lyceum Society.
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists celebrate the achievements of extraordinary young scientists and engineers and accelerate innovation through unrestricted funding.
The Junior Academy recruits STEM experts to coach teams of talented, highly motivated students as they compete in science & technology challenges sponsored by industry-leading companies. Students and mentors can participate from anywhere in the world, connecting with one another via Launchpad, our interactive challenge platform.
Available exclusively to our Member community, Member-to-Member Mentoring is a self-directed mentoring program that matches early career scientists and engineers with experienced STEM professionals for advice and coaching.
Special Issue: Implementation Research and Practice for Early Childhood Development
Globally, 250 million children fail to meet developmental potential in the first five years of life--45% of all under-fives. This special issue presents 19 state-of-the-art papers that serve as a much needed guide for better implementation research and practice, including improved reporting of implementation structures and processes of ECD programs.
Special Issue: The Year in Immunology
This is the eighth installment in the series of scholarly reviews on immunology. This issues presents papers on immune dysregulation, mesenchymal stem cells, host-microbiota in immune disorders, immunopathology of MS, and regulatory T cells, among others.
Special Issue: Adolescent Women's Nutritional Status
Adolescence is the time of maturation from childhood to adulthood and is characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and development. Globally, the health and nutritional status of adolescents has improved only modestly over the past 50 years, this special issue addresses some of the reasons why.
For 200 years—since 1817—the Academy has brought together extraordinary people working at the frontiers of discovery. Among the oldest scientific organizations in the United States, it has become not only an enduring cultural institution in New York, but also one of the most significant organizations in the global scientific community.
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We are locked in a generational war, which will get worse before it gets better. Last week, a federal judge ruled that Detroit qualifies for municipal bankruptcy. This almost certainly means that pensions and health benefits for the city's retired workers will be trimmed.
We are locked in a generational war, which will get worse before it gets better.
Last week, a federal judge ruled that Detroit qualifies for municipal bankruptcy. This almost certainly means that pensions and health benefits for the city�s retired workers will be trimmed. There�s a basic conflict between paying for all retirement benefits and supporting adequate current services (police, schools, parks, sanitation, roads). Detroit�s retired workers have swelled, benefits were not adequately funded and the city�s economy isn�t strong enough to do both without self-defeating tax increases.
The math is unforgiving. Detroit now has two retirees for every active worker, reports the Detroit Free Press; in 2012, that was 10,525 employees and 21,113 retirees. Satisfying retirees inevitably shortchanges their children and grandchildren. Though Detroit�s situation is extreme, it�s not unique. Pension benefits were once thought to be legally and politically impregnable. Pension cuts in Illinois (last week), Rhode Island and elsewhere have shattered this assumption. Chicago is considering reductions for its retirees.
What�s occurring at the state and local levels is an incomplete and imperfect effort to balance the interests of young and old. Conflicts vary depending on benefits� generosity and the strength � or weakness � of local economies. A study of 173 cities by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found pension costs averaged 7.9 percent of tax revenues, but many cities were much higher. Chicago was 17 percent, Springfield, Mass., was 15 percent, and New York was 12.9 percent. Health benefits add to costs.
At the federal level, even this sloppy generational reckoning is missing. The elderly�s interests are running roughshod over other national interests. Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid dominate the budget, accounting for about 44 percent of spending, and have been largely excluded from deficit-reduction measures.
Almost all the adjustment falls on other programs: defense, courts, research, roads, education. Or higher taxes. The federal government is increasingly a transfer agency: Taxes from the young and middle-aged are spent on the elderly.
The explanation for this is politics. For states and localities, benefit cuts affect government workers � a powerful but small group � while at the federal level, it�s all the elderly, a huge group that includes everyone�s parents and grandparents. As a result, the combat has been lopsided. Political leaders of both parties have avoided distasteful choices. Younger Americans have generally been clueless about how shifting demographics threaten their future government services and taxes.
This may be changing. One reason is the Affordable Care Act. Among other things, Obamacare expands the young�s compulsory subsidization of older Americans. Under the law, some of the young will pay artificially high insurance premiums to cover the medical expenses of older and sicker Americans. The young seem to be balking. A poll by Harvard�s Institute of Politics finds that less than a third of uninsured 18-29 year olds plan to enroll in the program. Here�s another generational skirmish.
The upgrading of old age also undermines the status quo. To be sure, millions of older Americans are frail, sickly or poor. But many more aren�t. Older Americans are generally healthier and wealthier than ever. Someone now 65 can on average expect to live another 19 years, up about two years since 1990. Meanwhile, Americans 65 and over regularly rate their finances better than other age groups� according to surveys by NORC, an opinion research organization at the University of Chicago.
Generational warfare upsets us because it pits parents against children. The elderly�s well-being partly reflects Social Security and Medicare�s success; but it also comes at the expense of younger Americans. We pretend these discomforting conflicts don�t exist. But they do and are rooted in changing demographics, slower economic growth and competing concepts of old age. They cannot be dissolved by pious invocations that �we�re all in this together.� To date, the contest has been one-sided; now the other side is beginning to stir.
Robert J. Samuelson writes for the Washington Post Writers Group.


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WOODSTOCK – In lieu of a hearing Wednesday, attorneys agreed that a Round Lake Beach man charged with murder in connection with an August 2011 fatal car crash is mentally fit to stand trial.
Police said that Luis E. Ramirez-Arguelles, 23, rammed his SUV head-on into a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Sonia Hume, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ramirez-Arguelles was taken to Centegra Hospital – McHenry with a leg injury.
In September, he was found unfit to stand trial after his attorneys raised doubts about his mental ability to aid in his own defense.
"At that point, [he was] having difficulty working with us," defense attorney Michael Melius said. "We had a bona fide doubt as to his fitness."
Ramirez-Arguelles then was treated at the Elgin Mental Health Center for several weeks before returning to the McHenry County Jail in December.
Wednesday, Melius and prosecutors stipulated that if medical experts were called to testify, they would say Ramirez-Arguelles can stand trial.
Mental competency, or fitness, pertains to a defendant's current mental status and ability to assist in the defense. Insanity deals with whether a person was legally able to tell the difference between right and wrong while committing a crime.
According to police, the crash occurred about 7 a.m. Aug. 5, 2011, when Ramirez-Arguelles was driving west on Tryon Grove Road just east of Barnard Mill Road near Hebron.
Police said he was in the eastbound lane trying to pass two other vehicles when he collided with Hume's 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Police said the crash was an intentional act, not an accident. Ramirez-Arguelles initially was charged with reckless homicide, which later was upgraded to first-degree murder.
Ramirez-Arguelles' next court date is set for April 11.
Driver in fatal crash near Hebron found fit for trial
WOODSTOCK – In lieu of a hearing Wednesday, attorneys agreed that a Round Lake Beach man charged with murder in connection with an August 2011 fatal car crash is mentally fit to stand trial.


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Pizarro Review
- Publisher: Corrino Software
- Genre: Arcade
- Released: 8 Mar, 2011
- Size: 6.4 MB
- Price: $0.99
- Clever interactive musical elements; upbeat Jazzy style.
- Simple Jazzball/Qix style gameplay with a modern influence.
- Clean, effective visuals.
- Playing without sound can lose its appeal quickly.
- No real variety in the challenge.
If you like funky jazzy tunes and fun, simple gameplay, you'd do worse than spending some time with Pizarro's classic arcade gameplay.
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While you may not have heard about Jezzball, it's likely that if you've owned a desktop PC during the mid to late 90s that you've encountered this simple game in one form or another. Based, in part, on the Arcade classic Qix, it has seen several iterations on the App Store already however Pizarro by Corrino Software has to be the classiest version to date.
The basic gameplay revolves around touching the screen to inflate circles and players will need to cover at least 80% of the screen to continue to the next level. However, there's a catch - tiny balls are constantly bouncing around the screen (often at different speeds) and if they collide with your circle as it's growing it's completely canceled. To add a small unique twist to the game, collisions will also result in losing the energy used to create the circle, with the game ending if you run out of energy before completing a level.
This is all well and good, but so far so similar, right? Thankfully this is where the game's presentation begins to shine as Pizarro features a soundtrack with a jazzy influence that changes as you interact with the game. Piano keys tinkle as the balls bounce around the screen while bass lines slowly thumb their way in the background, occasionally punctuated by trumpets that signify a completed circle. The overall experience is simple, but effective as you occasionally encounter a clever riff.
However, without the backing of its soundtrack, Pizarro quickly loses its appeal as its dated gameplay serves well only as a temporary distraction. The implementation of an energy bar shows an understanding of modern gaming tastes and influences, but it's not enough to keep players coming back for more; a great game for those who like to play with their headphones on.
Description"Pizarro is a great arcade game that's as simple as it is compelling." -- 148apps.com
Pizarro is an arcade strategy game with a smooth, jazzy feel and simple but addictive gameplay which makes intelligent use of the touch interface.
The objective in each level is to cover 80% of the area by creating expanding circles while avoiding collisions with moving objects. Although the basic gameplay is simple, it is difficult to master and offers virtually endless replayability.
Gameplay gets progressively more difficult as you advance through the levels, demanding more strategic placement of circles while challenging your co-ordination and mastery of the touch screen.
Pizarro integrates blues music into the gameplay itself. Groovy walking bass lines and musical notes played on object collision create a smooth, off-kilter atmosphere.
Pizarro is fully integrated with Apple Game Center. Post your scores to the leaderboards to share with friends. Try to unlock all 12 achievements by mastering the game mechanics.
Pizarro is a game by Corrino Software. Visit our website http://www.corrinosoftware.com for more awesome iPhone/iPad games.
What's New in Version 1.1* Improved physics simulation
* Higher animation quality
* Improvements in gameplay
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is launching a search for a new president to succeed Michael Kaiser when his contract ends in 2014.
The center announced Wednesday that Chairman David Rubenstein and board member Anthony Welters will lead a search committee to hire Kaiser's replacement.
The Kennedy Center is the nation's memorial to President John F. Kennedy. It's also among the busiest performing arts centers and runs an extensive arts education program.
The president oversees a $200 million annual budget and is responsible for raising about $80 million each year.
Rubenstein says the position is unique in the world, overseeing an opera company, two orchestras, a ballet company and extensive theater, dance and jazz programs.
Kaiser has been president for 12 years after leading London's Royal Opera House.
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NZ Steel profit down 26.7%, production costs outstrip sales
Report from BusinessDesk
The holding company for the New Zealand Steel mill at Glenbrook, near Auckland, has posted a 26.7 percent drop in tax-paid earnings in the year to June 30, according to Companies Office records filed before shortly before Christmas.
Profit fell to $95.3 million from $126.4 million a year earlier, the bare bones accounts for Tasman Steel Holdings show. The company increased total sales by 3.8 per cent to $878.1 million in the 12 months to the end of June last year, but cost of sales rose 8.6 percent, resulting in a 28.7 percent drop in gross profit to $77.5 million.
That was despite an unexplained near halving of administration expenses to $24.9 million in the year under review, from $42.7 million in the previous year.
On a comprehensive income basis, the Tasman Steel business reported a loss of $49.5 million, compared with a profit of $73.1 million a year earlier, reflecting an actuarial revaluation of the company's pension fund that knocked $165.6 million off its previous value. The change is not a cash item.
The accounts also disclose a $1.1 million dividend payment to Australian parent Bluescope during the year, using accumulated funds.
NZ Steel chief executive Simon Linge could not be reached for comment by time of publication.
However, he told BusinessDesk last September he was chasing a "stretch target" to treble profits over the next five years, although that would be "challenged" by falling global steel prices.
Earnings from the New Zealand operation come mainly from fulfilling demand from the domestic market, with direct exports of unprocessed Taharoa ironsands a further significant revenue source.
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Sir Robin: Would it help if we ran away more?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1975
DaTechGuy: January 19th 2013:
I can see it now. A crazed angry heavily armed guy with a grudge with the IRS overpowers the guard at the ground floor by the elevator, goes inside and gets to the floor where the Social Security & IRS offices are ready to get his name on the national news broadcast. Then the elevator opens he see that big sign with the big red letters and the exclamation point!
Of COURSE he is going to not only instantly think better of it and go home, he's going to write a short note of apology while the elevator is heading down and leave it on the prone body of the guard that he left behind the desk.
David Burnett from Students for Concealed Carry is quoted at the Huffington Post
"We all want solutions, but Texas already outlaws guns on campus," Burnett said. "So what are we going to do? Ban them harder? Put up twice as many signs and stickers?"
That's a really good question and I'd be delighted to hear the answer


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By John G. Malcolm:
Yesterday, the State Department issued its 2011 International Religious Freedom Report, which represents the culmination of an annual review the State Department must undertake pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA). However, other than exhorting countries that are egregious violators of religious liberties (as defined in IRFA) to stop doing bad things, the report appears to be short on specific recommendations designed to improve the situations in those countries.
IRFA affirmed America's commitment to religious freedom as enshrined in our Constitution and in various international instruments, such as Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which provides:
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
At the release of the report, Suzan Johnson Cook, the U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, stated:
Freedom of religion is not just an American right but the right of all people. It goes hand in hand with freedom of expression, freedom of speech and assembly, and when religious freedom is restricted, all these rights are at risk. And for this reason, religious freedom is often the bellwether for other human rights. It's the canary in the coal mine.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered a serious and sobering speech later in the day at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in which she noted that "[m]ore than a billion people live under governments that systematically suppress religious freedom." She stated that the report "sends a signal to the worst offenders that the world is watching." Unfortunately, if "what's past is prologue," to quote Shakespeare, there is reason to believe that insufficient action will be taken by President Obama to undergird the Secretary's inspiring words.
IRFA requires the President, who has delegated this authority to the Secretary of State, to designate as "countries of particular concern" (CPCs) those countries whose governments have engaged in or tolerated "particularly severe violations of religious freedom," which are defined in Section 3(11) of the Act as ones that are systematic, ongoing, and egregious, including acts such as torture, prolonged detention without charges, disappearances, or other flagrant denials of the right to life, liberty, or the security of persons. After a country is designated a CPC, the President is required by law to conduct an annual review, no later than September 1 of each year, and to take one or more of the actions specified in the IRFA.
Section 405 of the IRFA provides the President with an array of options to consider including demarches; private or public condemnation; the denial, delay or cancellation of scientific or cultural exchanges; the cancellation of a state visit; the withdrawal or limitation of humanitarian or security assistance; the restriction of credit or loans from United States and multilateral organizations; the denial of licenses to export goods or technologies; a prohibition against the U.S. government entering into any agreement to procure goods or services from that country; or "any other action authorized by law" so long as it "is commensurate in effect to the action substituted."
Although IRFA provides that the "President shall seek to take all appropriate and feasible actions authorized by law to obtain the cessation of violations," the President retains the authority to invoke a waiver of sanctions against a CPC if, in his judgment, circumstances warrant it.
Unfortunately, although IRFA envisions an annual review by the President of the State Department's CPC recommendations, yesterday's report did not contain any, citing instead CPC recommendations that were made by the State Department in August 2011. The eight countries that were designated as CPCs by the State Department in August 2011 were Burma, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), Eritrea, Iran, the People's Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Uzbekistan. These are the same eight countries that have been designated as CPCs since January 2009, and many have been on the list for far longer than that.
Although the IRFA is ambiguous as to whether a new designation is required, it is seems strange that, as part of an annual review, the State Department did not proffer an updated list. Equally strange is that the State Department did not offer any explanations as to why it rejected many of the recommendations of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent, bipartisan federal government commission, that recommended CPC designation for several other countries in its 2012 Annual Report.
Specifically, USCIRF, where I used to serve as General Counsel, recommended that Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Vietnam be designated as CPCs and provided detailed information to support those recommendations, along with specific policy recommendations to remediate the problems in those and other countries. IRFA provides that the Secretary of State must take "into consideration the recommendations of the Commission." While this does not mean, of course, that the Secretary must or even should adopt all of the Commission's recommendations, it is somewhat surprising that the International Religious Freedom Report doesn't address—even in passing—these seeming discrepancies in views toward the appropriate designation of these additional eight countries.
And what actions have been taken against the eight countries that the State Department did designate as CPCs? Well, in the case of Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan, the answer is none, since the President has waived the imposition of sanctions supposedly to further the purposes of the IRFA, although it is hard to see how. With respect to the other countries, sanctions have been imposed, some of them quite severe. However, unfortunately, even with respect to these countries, the sanctions that have been imposed have been under other statutes for other violations of law. While this practice of "double-hatting" is permissible under the IRFA, it sends the wrong signal that our government cares more about other violations of law than it does about egregious violations of religious liberty, and it also provides little incentive for CPCs to ameliorate those violations and improve the human rights of people living within their borders.
Religious freedom has often been given short shrift at Foggy Bottom. Indeed, the U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom is one of the few Ambassadors who does not report directly to the Secretary of State, reporting instead to the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Let us hope that the President will take sufficient action under the IRFA to attempt to address the suffering that many people of faith endure at the hands of egregious violators of religious liberties abroad.
Read more at Heritage
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