text:
By Tiernan Ray
J.P. Morgan hardware analyst Mark Moskowitz today joined the chorus on the Street defending Apple (AAPL) against recent cuts in the outlook for the iPhone, urging investors that there are "no reasons to fade on Apple."
Moskowitz, who has an Overweight rating on the shares, and a $770 price target, writes that "the stock has been under severe pressure as investors react to signs that the supply chain has been adjusting to lower orders from Apple related to iPhone 5."
However, "Our research indicates that the order cuts could impact the Mar-Q, but build plans are ever-changing. Either way, we think the order adjustments are explainable but not alarming."
Moskowitz takes a stance similar to that taken yesterday by Merrill Lynch's Scott Craig yesterday, arguing that Apple built up extensive component orders for the iPhone 5′s introduction in September and may now be trimming some of those requests from suppliers:
The fast-and-furious global rollout of the iPhone 5 added to the execution risk. To alleviate risk, we believe that Apple pushed its suppliers with "white hot" build/order activity. Currently, there are indications the supply chain has seen 20% order cuts related to iPhone 5, but we are not alarmed. We estimate that the revised quarterly build capacity for iPhone 5 is 38M units, which is well above our sell-in estimate of 25M for Dec-Q and Mar-Q. Our total Dec-Q and Mar-Q iPhone (4/4S/5) unit estimates are 48M and 45M [...] We also believe that the adjustments occur as Apple evaluates the initial sell-though activity related to the 100 countries launch of the iPhone 5. Given the order cuts are a statement on the Mar-Q, we think there is plenty of time for the build activity to be reset higher or lower.
If the cuts mean that manufacturing is going more smoothly for the iPhone 5 now than previously had been the case, then Apple's gross margin could improve going forward, as the company had previously been required to "absorb cost overage," eating into its profitability.
Moskowitz maintains a projection for $52.79 billion in revenue and $13 per share in profit this quarter. That is slightly below the Street consensus for $54.73 billion and $13.46.
Moskowitz also adds at the end of his note that he thinks investors can look forward to higher dividends and share repurchases in 2013:
Apple is generating substantially more cash than it needs on a quarterly basis. While the company is spending about $5-6 billion per year to purchase capital equipment for use by its
strategic suppliers, there is still plenty of excess cash to deploy. We think the ever-growing cash pile is likely to drive Apple to gradually increase its dividend payout ratio. We also think that the scope of the stock buyback activity could extend beyond just offsetting creep from employee stock awards. Both of these dynamics could be attractive for investors, provided
the iPhone and iPad revenue trend lines and consolidated gross margin do not exhibit downside risk. In other words, we are at the point where as long as numbers do not go down, we believe the stock should work from here.
Apple shares today are down $5.77, or 1%, at $528.13.


text:
The #NRL Ladder after Round 11. Souths and Cronulla march up the table while at the other end, the T...
29 hours ago
Wigan Warriors moved up to second as they stormed to victory at DW Stadium over Hull KR.
After seeing both of their rivals complete convincing wins this weekend, Wigan new that they needed to win to keep the pressure on.
The Warriors made a great start and moved into a 12-0 lead after ten minutes thanks to a try piece from Sam Tomkins and Pat Richards.
Kris Welham pulled one back for Rovers, but just before the break on the nod of the video referee Pat Richards scored his second of the game as the hosts led 16-6.
Shortly, after the restart Wigan made sure of the win as Sam Tomkins was on hand to complete his hat-trick. Brother Joel set up his second of the game and then after more good work Sam Tomkins footwork was no match for the visitors defence.
The game was now one way traffic and George Carmont took Dobson's kick and raced away to set up Pat Richards who also scored a hat-trick and just before near the end of the match Carmont finished off a flowing Wigan moved to complete a comprehensive win as the Warriors moved above Huddersfield on points difference into second with a game in hand.
Wigan Warriors 40
Tries: Tomkins 3, Richards 3, Carmont
Goals: Richards 6
Hull KR 6
Tries: Welham
Goals: Dobson
Att: 14,779

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Academic Programs
- Business & Computing
- Certificates
- Education
- General Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities & Communication
- Math & Science
- Social Sciences
- Technology & Industry
- Visual & Performing Arts
Contracted Providers
Do you want to be a marine biologist, a pharmacist or a teacher? Start at WWCC, and transfer to complete your program.
Are you interested in job skills for work? WWCC offers certificates and 2-year degrees in many occupational programs for business and industry.
Not sure what you want to do? WWCC can help get you started with general education classes and help from a Career Counselor.
WWCC awards these degrees:
Associate of Arts
Associate of Fine Arts
Associate of Nursing
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science
Choose Western. Real Value. Real Programs and Degrees
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at: firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns third-string quarterback Brian Hoyer will start Sunday against Minnesota in place of Brandon Weeden, who sprained his right thumb last week.
Cleveland has decided to go with Hoyer over more experienced backup Jason Campbell. The veteran came in for one series in the fourth quarter against Baltimore after Weeden injured his thumb when he banged it on a teammate's helmet while making a pass. Campbell has 71 career starts.
It's a dream assignment for Hoyer, who grew up in Cleveland rooting for the Browns. He signed with his hometown team in May after spending last season with Arizona.
Hoyer was third on the Browns' depth chart all summer and inactive in Cleveland's first two games.


text:
Loading product details ...
Reviews (0)
Need Help?
Product Description:
2XU Active Run - This longer length 2XU Short is as versatile as it is flattering. Light weight and comfortable for training runs and suitable for gym use and other casual disciplines, all demands are met by this popular style.
Your Help Is Here
Shop with confidence knowing your team of Fit Experts is waiting to answer all your questions. You can always find your perfect product and your perfect fit. Your Road Runner Sports Fit Experts will make sure you get exactly what you want and have tons of fun in the process! Give us a call, chat, or email!
Call 800-743-3206 to
You May Also Like


text:
Insight from Outlook: Tis the season for Bing, Ralphie and Scrooge
Tis the season of holiday movies — at the cinemas and on television — and stage productions, whether musical, drama or comedy.
Every year, more and more Christmas movies hit the scene. Some of these are regarded as classics, but what some regard as classics, others might view differently. Box office success has nothing to do with a movie being dubbed a "classic," nor does age. That is, the age of a movie — not my age. An "old" movie isn't necessarily a classic. For me, a classic movie is a movie that I want to watch again and again and never tire of seeing it. The same holds true of stage productions and musicals — a classic draws me to watch it repeatedly. The same for books, too. I watch and read classics, and I laugh and/or cry every time. And, I take something from that classic with me and hold it in my heart.
So, here are my top 10 favorite holiday movies and shows, sans claymation, cartoon, animated and all modern techno stuff.
I can't possibly rate these in any kind of order — these all rank as favorites.
No. 10: "White Christmas" may seem somewhat fluffy, but this is sweet-natured, light and features Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney in a romantic comedy.
No. 9: "Holiday Inn" dates me, I know. The 1942 movie and 1954 remake stars Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Marjorie Reynolds in a love triangle that's set in a hotel open only on holidays. What's not to like about Irving Berlin's music, Crosby's crooning and Astaire's dancing.
No. 8: "A Christmas Carol" is an ultimate classic and is based on Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story. I love the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his Christmas Eve trip to redemption as he's visited by three Christmas spirits. George C. Scott, in the 1984 version was my favorite.
No. 7: "It's a Wonderful Life" is touchingly beautiful and thoughtful. George Bailey's life was spent giving to his family, friends and the people of his hometown, and he never wanted to let them down. One Christmas Eve, Bailey's uncle lost thousands of dollars, literally, from the family business. The business got in trouble when the money couldn't be found, so Bailey thought his family would be better off without him. He came close to committing suicide, but an angel heard the prayers of Bailey's family and came to earth. The angel showed him what things would be like for Bailey's family without him. James Stewart as George Bailey is unforgettable.
No. 6: "Miracle on 34th Street" is a great holiday classic. A little girl, Susan, doubts Santa really exists, but throughout the movie, she is given something to believe in — Santa. There was truly something special about the Macy's Santa Claus. I watch this every year, and it still brings tears.
No. 5: "A Christmas Special with Luciano Pavarotti." I saw this on TV years ago but now I listen to Pavarotti's CD. Famed tenor Pavarotti performed holiday classics in a program at North Dame Cathedral in Montreal. Each Christmas, I listen to Pavarotti's CD "O Holy Night," one of the finest recordings of sacred music I've heard. In fact, I play the CD so much, I have to replace it every year.
No. 4: "Rent," a rock opera, was also adapted into a movie. It takes place on two Christmas Eves a year apart, in New York City and tells the story of a group of modern Bohemians who struggle to get by while still trying to live life on their own terms. Jonathan Larsen wrote the music and lyrics based on Giacomo Puccini's opera, "La boheme." Although not a traditional holiday offering, the appeal is in the strong message of living one day at a time and living for no day but today. "Rent" is about friendships, love and forgiveness in a setting of poverty, drug abuse and AIDS. The music is beautiful, and all in all, this is one to watch not only during the holidays, but all year long as well.
No. 3: "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" features the six Herdman children. They lie, steal and smoke cigars. They go to church for the first time after being told that the church offers snacks. Despite protests from church members, the Herdmans are given roles in the Sunday school Christmas play. They tell the story in their own unconventional way, and it really was the best Christmas pageant ever because the Herdman's learned the true meaning of Christmas.
No. 2: "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" sends me into gales of laughter every time I watch it. I know, I know, it's silly, but the Griswold family is laughable and the movie is worth watching again and again. The Griswold family prepares for Christmas and Chevy Chase (Clark Griswold) obsesses about everything. The family's plan for a big Christmas features lots of lights, accidents and a crispy cat, but in the end, everything works out.
No. 1. "A Christmas Story." What's not to absolutely love about Ralphie, who longs for a 200-shot, Red Ryder, carbine action air rifle with a compass in the stock and something that tells time. The memorable scenes include the boy who was triple-dog-dared to stick his tongue onto a frozen lamp post, Ralphie's Old Man winning the tacky lamp in the shape of a woman's leg. Ralphie's long-awaited Little Orphan Annie Secret Society Decoder Pin translates a radio program's top-secret message that turns out to be a crummy commercial. Even Santa is a scary fraud. But Ralphie hangs tough and ends up getting his BB gun. "A Christmas Story" is such a classic that there's a A Christmas Story House, now restored to its movie splendor, open year-round to the public for tours.
So, those are my favorites, however, my holiday season isn't complete without re-reading David Sedaris' "Holidays on Ice." Worth the price of the book alone is the hilarious "SantaLand Diaries," Sedaris's chronicle of his time working as Crumpet, an elf at Macy's, covering everything from the preliminary group lectures ("You are not a dancer. If you were a real dancer you wouldn't be here. You're an elf, and you're going to wear panties like an elf.") to the perils of inter-elf flirtation. Sedaris tells a funny, but sadly true, portrait of the way the many parents move through SantaLand too busy to pay attention to their children. There is a holiday message here, for sure.
Sure, my holiday favorites are an eclectic assortment, but I remain a dedicated follower to what I perceive as classics.
Barbara Burns is editor of Outlook and a columnist for The Observer News Enterprise. Her column appears in the Thursday edition of The O-N-E.


text:
TRENTON — On Friday, three Trenton men were sentenced to prison for weapons offenses.
The men were charged in connection as a result of "Operation Capital City" which has led to the conviction of numerous defendants including Gangster Killer Bloods leader Bernard "Petey Black" Green.
All three were handed sentences in connection with a rash of violence that erupted in 2005 between the Gangster Killer Bloods and two rival Bloods sets, the Nine Trey Gangsters and Sex Money Murder that left three people dead, including 22-year-old Sharee Voorhees, a bystander caught in the crossfire.
Jabari Cross, 33, was sentenced to 10-years in state prison with four years of parole ineligibility. He pleaded guilty on Feb. 14 to conspiracy to commit weapons offenses and conspiracy to distribute narcotics. The state's evidence indicated that Cross conspired with other Gangster Killer Bloods members to distribute drugs and unlawfully possess, transport and use guns. His sentence will run consecutively to a federal prison sentence he is currently serving.
Curtis Morgan, 40, was sentenced to five years in state prison. He pleaded guilty on Feb. 14 to second-degree conspiracy to commit weapons offenses. His sentence will run consecutively to a federal prison sentence he is currently serving.
Anthony Howlett, 29, was sentenced to five years in state prison. Howlett pleaded guilty to second-degree racketeering on Feb. 1. Howlett admitted that in 2005, he assisted a racketeering enterprise comprised of members of a criminal street gang, through a pattern of racketeering activity, the attorney general's office said. The pattern of racketeering activity included the unlawful possession and transfer of guns.
All three were charged in a July 14, 2010 state grand jury indictment stemming from "Operation Capital City." All 16 defendants in the case have pleaded guilty.


text:
2008-09 Women's Basketball
Bluffton 77, Goshen 69
Bluffton wins second in as many nights with 77-69 victory over Goshen
By: Aaron Mass, sports information intern
December 17, 2008
Click here for box score
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University women's basketball team won for the second consecutive night, as it defeated fellow Mennonite institution Goshen College 77-69 on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Freshman Beth Yoder (Marshallville/Smithville) led the Beavers for the second game in a row, draining 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. Yoder has buried 8-of-12 from distance in those two contests, an astounding 66.7 percent. Her 20 points established a new career high for the second consecutive night. The victory moved the Beavers to 7-3 on the season, while Goshen fell to 5-10. The 7-3 start by the Bluffton women is the program's best start since the 1991-92 team also opened 7-3.
Yoder opened the game with a three-ball, and freshman Emily Shellabarger (St. Mary's/Memorial) knocked down a jumper on the very next possession. The Beavers were off and running with a 5-0 lead and Bluffton never trailed in the game.
Junior Katie Lord (Toledo/Whitmer), recently back from a knee injury, buried a triple off a Shellabarger assist. On the ensuing possession, Lord found junior captain Ginny Buckingham (Bluffton) for an easy deuce. The layup made the score 12-6 at the 15:16 mark of the opening period.
Beth Yoder dialed long distance for the second time in the game, making the Beavers' lead 15-8. Bluffton's lead was comfortable until Goshen's Rachel Allen knocked down a jumper to make the score 19-17 in favor of the home team.
Yoder hit Shellabarger for a mid-range jumper to open a 29-24 Bluffton advantage. The Maple Leafs tied the game less than two minutes later when Stormy Holder hit consecutive tries from the foul line. The score after the charity tosses was 30-30 with 3:51 left in the half. It was the only time Goshen College forged a tie during the contest, as the Beavers led the rest of the game.
Junior Lindsay Ebbeskotte (Delphos/Jefferson) capitalized on her steal, draining a three-ball at the 2:52 point of the half. The scoring swayed back and forth until Alicia Amis (Woodstock/Mechanicsburg) was fouled in the backcourt with just two seconds to go in the half. The freshman knocked down both attempts to propel the Beavers to a 39-35 lead at the break. The Bluffton scoring effort was thanks to 15-for-27 shooting from the floor (55.6 percent).
Yoder kept the Beavers' lead at four with a layup on a dish by sophomore Kim Miller (Delphos/St. John's) early in the second half. Shellabarger swatted away the first of two rejections, and Ebbeskotte buried another three to make the score 44-39 with 17:31 remaining.
Goshen cut the lead to four points (48-44), but the Beavers had an answer again, scoring seven points in a row. The defense collapsed on Shellabarger, and she made the visitors pay. Her assist on junior Vicki Auer's (Cincinnati/Roger Bacon) three-pointer made it 51-44 with 14:20 on the game clock. The Bluffton lead swelled to 11 (55-44) when Shellabarger again scored in the paint following one of Buckingham's six rebounds.
The visiting Maple Leafs would not go away, as they scored the next seven points. A turnover and a foul by Bluffton kept Goshen within striking distance (55-51). Just like it had before, the home team circled the wagons. Shellabarger got another bucket inside before Miller snared one of her team-high seven rebounds and found Yoder for another bomb at the opposite end. Yoder's triple made the score 60-51 at the 9:11 mark.
Goshen was not ready to pack it in as the Maple Leafs cut their deficit to 63-60 with just under seven minutes to play on a deep three from Heather Hahn. The Beavers abruptly responded by going on an 8-0 push during the next 2:49. This spurt all but put the game on ice. The run started when Ebbeskotte hit from outside the arc. Miller then took the ball away from Goshen and hit Vicki Auer who converted an old-fashioned three-point play. Auer finished the run by knocking down a jumper with 4:09 showing, and the Beavers had a comfortable 71-60 advantage. Two more Auer freebies gave the Beavers their largest lead of the night with 3:05 left (73-62).
When the Maple Leafs tried to lengthen the game by fouling, Bluffton converted 6-of-7 from the charity stripe over the final 3:05. Two consecutive miscues also doomed the visitors toward the end, and Kim Miller knocked down all four of her free throws in the game's final minute. Hahn hit a free throw with 13 seconds left, but the Beavers held the ball for the remainder of the game and a 77-69 home victory.
The Beavers shot an impressive 27-of-48 from the floor in the game (56.3 percent) while pressuring the Maple Leafs into just 23-of-54 (42.6 percent). Bluffton's team effort included 22 assists and only 12 turnovers. The Beavers buried 9-for-13 from distance, an incredible 69.2 percent. Goshen converted on only 5-of-23 from beyond the arc (21.7 percent).
Bluffton was led by Beth Yoder's game-high and career-high 20 points. Her effort came on 8-of-9 from the floor. It marked the third consecutive game in which the freshman sharpshooter has canned four shots from downtown. She also dished out four assists. Shellabarger gave her usual effort of 14 points. Auer and Ebbeskotte each added 11 points. Ebbeskotte's total off the bench included a trio from beyond the arc. Kim Miller led the team with seven rebounds and seven assists.
Goshen College also had four players reach double figures in scoring. Heather Hahn came off the bench to lead the Maple Leafs with 18. Stormy Holder followed with 14 points, including a perfect 8-of-8 from the foul line. Next was Krystal Duensing with 13, while Cassie Greives chipped in 12 points and seven boards. Guard Kelsey Herschberger helped Goshen to a 30-25 Goshen rebounding advantage by ripping down eight caroms.
The Bluffton women return to action one more time before Christmas when the Beavers travel to Trine University on Monday, December 22. That contest will tip at 7:30 p.m. in Angola, Indiana.


text:
|UW-Whitewater has been riding
its defense, including linebacker Cole Klotz, middle, and Josh
Williams, left, to its 3-1 start.
Photo by J. Jensen, D3sports.com
More photos from this game.
I remember traveling to UW-Whitewater seven years ago this week, before the Warhawks' first trip to the Stagg Bowl. I had an inkling during that game, a 28-7 win against fellow top 25 team UW-Eau Claire, that the Warhawks were as good as the Linfield team I'd seen win it all the year before.
I wasn't a seer though. I couldn't even trust my inkling fully, although I made some comments along the way. I certainly didn't see seven consecutive trips to Salem and four national championships coming.
Now though, it's easy to shovel dirt on the Warhawks' graves. At 3-1, with blowout wins sandwiched around a one-point loss and a one-point win this past Saturday, it's almost as if we've written off the three-time defending champions. And perhaps it's deserved – I trust the judgment of Pat Coleman, who's seen the Warhawks three times and says that they don't compare to their Stagg Bowl teams.
For most teams, a 34-0 win, a 34-7 win and a come-from-behind road win against the No. 13 team in the country would be reason for optimism. But one touchdown drive from Buffalo State at the end of a struggle of a game cast everything we knew about UW-Whitewater into doubt.
Mount Union, meanwhile, has outscored its first four opponents, 208-7. Which would be amazing, if they hadn't done it 179-37, 174-35, 157-34 and 176-26 the four years prior. The bar in Alliance is set so high, that four blowouts to open a season is typical and three shutouts barely register. Ho-hum.
The bar is also set so high that last season's playoff run featuring actual competitive games was a change from the norm.
But there's a funny detail about the future. We can't see it coming. Not even when we're standing on the sideline watching the next national power blossom before our eyes.
So there's a certain joy in where we stand as we head into Week 6 of the 2012 Division III season. We might well be pointed toward an eighth purple power Stagg Bowl – the Warhawks and Purple Raiders have each overcome a regular-season loss during this run. But we might well be standing on the precipice of a new era in D-III history. Linfield has lost two of its best players to injury, while Wesley and St. Thomas seemed better last season. But what if this were Mary Hardin-Baylor's time? The Crusaders have scored 191 points, beating three teams that were in the playoff field of 32 last season in their 4-0 start.
What if North Central, which has bounced back ferociously from a season-opening loss to UW-La Crosse, never looks back? What if Salisbury continues to throw the ball just well enough to keep its running game effective? What if Cal Lutheran, which can play toe-to-toe with Linfield, is really just as much a championship contender as the Wildcats are?
The history and the name recognition tend to be reliable indicators of what lies ahead, but they aren't foolproof. Suppose we stripped the names off the contenders for playoff spots? Is Team A, which outscored its first four opponents, who have a combined record of 2-15, 200-33 any different from Team B, which outscored its first four, who are 3-15, 261-23?
Are Teams A and B one-and-done playoff teams, or teams that will make the postseason at all? Are they shoo-ins to win their conference. Does the tradition in each program, or the stats I've laid out, mean a hill of beans?
The best part of 2012 is that the ends of these stories have yet to be written. Destinies are still to be determined, influenced by effort as well as circumstance.
If we were to have a postseason where the drama and parity weren't separated into two distinct categories, the first four weeks, and 'who's going to win, Mount Union or Whitewater?', well then we'd have what D-II and D-I FCS have: A postseason, and by extension, season, which is wide open for any of a handful of teams to craft a dream finish.
The suspense surrounding UW-Whitewater, or Teams A and B (they are Heidelberg and Widener, by the way), or who is going to win any one of a handful of conference races – there are at least three unbeaten teams in the MIAC, OAC and NWC, and none in the NJAC, SCIAC or USAC – is part of what makes the ride so much fun.
Buckle up and enjoy it.
Streak watch
Perhaps Around the Nation harps on matters of perspective, but if part of the column's mission is to educate, then it is necessary. Thirty-three of the 239 D-III football teams remain unbeaten – more than we could fit in our top 25 even if it were limited to those who have won every game – and 33 more have yet to win. They are:
5-0 (8 teams): Birmingham-Southern, Gettysburg, Hobart, Johns Hopkins, Salve Regina, Waynesburg, Whitworth, Widener.
4-0 (21 teams): Bethel, Bridgewater, Coe, Concordia (Ill.), Concordia-Moorhead, Heidelberg, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan, Ithaca, Lewis & Clark, Linfield, Mary Hardin-Baylor, Millsaps, Mount Union, Ohio Wesleyan, Otterbein, St. John Fisher, St. Thomas, UW-Oshkosh, Willamette, Wittenberg.
2-0 (4 teams): Amherst, Middlebury, Trinity (Conn.), Wesleyan.
The 33 winless teams:
0-5 (11 teams): Beloit, Earlham, Hiram, Knox, MacMurray, McDaniel, Misericordia, Morrisville State, Nichols, Olivet, St. Lawrence.
0-4 (15 teams): Anderson, Averett, Bethany, Buena Vista, Howard Payne, Lakeland, Luther, Maine Maritime, Maranatha Baptist, Marietta, Puget Sound, St. Vincent, UW-River Fallas, Western Connecticut State, Wilmington.
0-3 (3 teams): Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Occidental, Pomona-Pitzer.
0-2 (four teams): Bowdoin, Colby, Hamilton, Tufts.
Because the data shows up in the NCAA stats package, I can share a lot more of it with you than when I used to do it by hand. There are quite a few streaks lasting a season (10 games) or more, so one might find that your run of wins isn't all that unique, or there are kindred spirits in persevering through losing skids. The point is not to celebrate or embarrass as much as to inform, so when one of these streaks is broken, you'll recognize the significance.
Longest overall losing streaks:
30 games – Wilmington
25 – Earlham, Western Connecticut State
19 – Knox
17 – Tufts
16 – Nichols
14 – Puget Sound
13 – Hiram, Pomona-Pitzer
11 – Howard Payne
10 – Anderson, Morrisville State
Longest conference losing streaks:
76 – North Park
27 – Wilmington
22 – Earlham, Western Connecticut State
20 – Hamline
17 – Knox, Tufts
16 – Rockford
12 – Husson
10 – Austin, Nichols
Longest home losing streaks:
15 – Wilmington
14 – Guilford, UW-River Falls
13 – Earlham, Western Connecticut State
11 – Pomona-Pitzer
Longest road losing streaks:
21 – Olivet
18 – Puget Sound
17 – Thiel
16 – Hamilton
14 – Fitchburg State
13 – Kenyon, Knox, Howard Payne, Nichols, Sul Ross State
12 – Earlham, Hiram, Morrisville State, Rockford, Western Connecticut State
11 – Anderson
10 – Buena Vista, Loras, McDaniel, Tufts
Longest overall win streaks:
These are pretty short, because all but one of the nation's best teams usually have lost in the previous season's playoffs. When UW-Whitewater's 46-game win streak fell in September, the national champion came out of the equation as well.
11 – Salve Regina
10 – Amherst, Heidelberg
Longest conference winning streaks:
48 – Mount Union
25 – UW-Whitewater
21 – Cal Lutheran, Linfield, Mary Hardin-Baylor
20 – Franklin
17 – Johns Hopkins, North Central, St. Scholastica
14 – Monmouth
13 – Christopher Newport
10 – Amherst, St. Thomas
Longest home win streaks:
49 – Mount Union
45 – Trinity (Conn.)
20 – Linfield, Wittenberg
10 – Washington and Lee
Longest away win streaks:
30 – UW-Whitewater
12 – Mount Union (a technicality, since their last loss as the "road" team came at a neutral site, in the Stagg Bowl; the last time they've lost a game not in Alliance or Salem dates from Nov. 26, 1994, a 34-33 playoff loss at Albion.)
Something in those streaks had to come as a surprise to you. Ohio Wesleyan, which lost seven in a row to start 2010, is the most surprising unbeaten team, and to see Guilford on the long-streaks lists stood out as well.
Note: After this column was originally published, corrections were made to streaks involving Mount Union, Trinity (Conn.), Loras, Gettysburg and North Park.
The ATN top 50
Also as a matter of perspective, ATN ranks teams past the top 25, so those of you on the cusp can get an idea of where you stand and what it will take to move up. The collective wisdom of the poll probably trumps my single mind, but I offer this anyway:
1. Mount Union: The next time it plays a team with a winning record will be the first. (Oct. 20 at Otterbein). Dominating on both sides of the ball.
2. Mary Hardin-Baylor: Has beaten three teams that were in the playoffs last season, and hung 76 on Sul Ross State. Should probably get No. 1 spot consideration.
3. Wesley: In a nod to the schedule they have played, I moved the Wolverines back up to third. They're 2-1 against teams in my top 12.
4. Linfield: Stars Tyler Steele and Josh Hill are hurt, but the Wildcats have pulled out consecutive close victories, which might be the start of something special.
5. St. Thomas: Ranked here off reputation, to a degree. The second half of the schedule against all MIAC teams looks increasingly tough.
6. Salisbury: Beat Buffalo State, which beat UW-Whitewater. Was only fair to flip the two.
7. UW-Whitewater: Comeback win against UW-Platteville is usually the type of victory that moves a team up the list, but rankings can be funny this way.
8. Bethel: Barely got past Augsburg. Ranking reflects respect for MIAC.
9. Cal Lutheran: What a front-loaded schedule. If they take care of business at Redlands on Saturday night, I like their chances to make the postseason.
10. Heidelberg: High ranking for a team whose opponents aren't very good so far, but the same can be said of other teams here. They are dominating.
11. North Central: Average score in past three wins is 41-12.
12. Louisiana College: Close loss to Wesley might pin them here until Oct. 13 UMHB game.
13. UW-Platteville: Respect for nearly beating Whitewater, worry about the QB injuries.
14. UW-Oshkosh: Has looked a little pedestrian against two WIAC opponents, but no point in separating them from Platteville. They'll separate themselves Oct. 13.
15. Birmingham-Southern: We'll find out what they're made of when they travel to Wesley on Saturday.
16. Huntingdon: Managed to put together an impressive tour of the south with an independent schedule. This week's stop: Jackson, Miss. and unbeaten Millsaps.
17. Hobart: Looking like the best Liberty League team since 2008, maybe earlier.
18. Johns Hopkins: On bye, with half a season of wins by at least two scores in the books.
19. Willamette: Not sure what to make of the 28-24 win at Sewanee, except that a team from Oregon flew home from Tennessee with a victory. Bearcats play undefeated Whitworth on Saturday.
20. St. John Fisher: More than the poll, I remain cautious on the Cardinals, because Hartwick was the first team it beat by more than one score.
21. Wittenberg: If we were comfortable with Wabash in the top 10, I don't see with the Tigers don't belong here, at least until Saturday's home clash with the Little Giants.
22. Amherst: I feel obligated to respect the top team in the NESCAC. It's only two weeks in, but the Lord Jeffs have been sharp out of the gate. Middlebury looms on Saturday.
23. Alfred: I put them here after the 40-17 Buffalo State thrashing, forgetting they'd lost, 24-6, to RPI.
24. Rowan: Struggling at Western Connecticut made a voter wary, but holding Brockport State to three points restored some faith.
25. Widener: Four huge wins over bad teams, and a great comeback against Lebanon Valley.
26. Salve Regina: Inching closer to the top 25 respect it craves.
27. Franklin: The HCAC's bad non-conference record and the 45-7 loss to Mount Union aren't helpful as you look at the Griz alongside similar teams.
28. UW-La Crosse: They could be criminally underrated, as first four games were on the road and include wins against No. 11 North Central and losses to D-II Northern Michigan and No. 14 Oshkosh. Saturday's home game against UW-Platteville is a measuring stick for observers.
29. Pacific Lutheran: Losses to Linfield and Cal Lutheran, and a win against Redlands, probably mean their playoff chances are already shot, even though there's a long way to go yet.
30. Concordia-Moorhead: The nation has been slow to catch on to the 4-0 Cobbers, but will take note if they win at Bethel on Saturday.
31. Otterbein: Wins against Baldwin Wallace and John Carroll were impressive.
32. Wabash: Will shoot back up the rankings by beating Wittenberg.
33. Trinity (Conn.): Two Ryan Burgess-to-A.J. Jones connections in the fourth helped Bantams rally from 10 down at Williams
34. Coe: Schedule gets tougher in October.
35. Wheaton: Three dominating wins, puzzling loss to Albion.
36. Illinois Wesleyan: I have no idea who to get behind in the CCIW. Prevented game-winning two-point conversion against Millikin.
37. Waynesburg: One point win at Thiel doesn't inspire much confidence, but all five victories count.
38. Ithaca: Settled on a starting QB in Phil Neumann, and has already equaled last season's win total.
39. Illinois College: Averaging 50 points a game, but schedule (opponents to date are 5-12) hasn't done them any favors when it comes to rankings.
40. Millsaps: Win against Huntingdon would open a lot of eyes. List gets shaky from here to 50 in terms of teams with wins against other strong teams.
41. Whitworth: St. Scholastica is most impressive win.
42. Gettysburg: Might play themselves off the list, or higher on it, in consecutive road games at Muhlenberg and Johns Hopkins.
43. Lewis and Clark: Opposition has not been strong, but four wins so far.
44. Gallaudet: Two-score loss at Otterbein looks a lot better than it did at the time.
45. Carnegie Mellon: Lone loss is to Wabash.
46. Bridgewater: Weird year for ODAC. Washington and Lee has better win (Centre) than Eagles, but also odd loss. Eagles play Hampden-Sydney Saturday.
47. RPI: Beat Alfred, lost to Merchant Marine. Not sure what to make of the Engineers.
48. Lycoming: Distancing itself from opening-day loss to Brockport State.
49. Albion: Beat Wheaton and Central, lost to Benedictine.
50. Baldwin Wallace.
When there are no words
With an estimated 18,000 players, plus coaches and support personnel involved in D-III football in any given season, the most high doesn't protect us all from misfortune. Deaths within a football program always hit hard, and the ripple effect changes the experience for many. When it's a player who dies, the pain is greatest, because the man was young and had his whole life ahead of him, because he was often a beloved figure, and because so many who stood beside him can see themselves in his reflection.
It's premature for me to write anything substantive about Washington & Jefferson running back Tim McNerney. I'm not informed enough to have any insight. But I know it's not something that the D-III community should ignore. Even if all we can be is a shoulder to cry on, a friend to say a prayer or an opponent that shows respect for Washington & Jefferson at this time, it's our responsibility to be that. Whether or not you knew or played against Tim, we in D-III have lost one of our own.
Three takes on Week 6
Pat Coleman, Ryan Tipps and I take a look at what's shaping up to be an incredible week of mostly conference clashes across D-III Friday morning on the Daily Dose, our blog. At the season's midpoint, we'll tackle who needs a win for morale purposes, who'll continue to defy preseason expectations, plus our usual looks at possible upsets, surprisingly close games and games of the week. We'll go coast to coast, in the Triple Take.
Six ways to Saturday
I see you guys on Instagram, tagging your game-day pics with #d3fb. I found 63 of them immediately upon (finally) signing up. Pictures are an important part of painting the full picture of what this D-III experience is like. Besides, there isn't a soul on earth who can be at 120 game sites at once, so whatever photos you tweet or Instagram, video highlights or D3 Reports you share help make the picture of D-III more vivid.
If you want to follow the national picture, and you're missing the conversation, especially on game days, you're missing some of the best ATN and D3football.com have to offer. It's no longer an era in D-III when everything you need to know is in Thursday's columns. If you're interested in seeing, hearing and joining in the discussion of what's happening from Maine to Southern California and everywhere in between, here's how you can keep up.
Follow ATN …
• Throughout the week on Twitter. Follow @D3Keith. It's a sporadic stream of short-form minutiae, most of it D-III related. It's also the best way to directly converse with the column's author. There's also @d3football and @D3MidAtlantic (Tipps), plus five of our regional columnists: @AdamTurer, @Andrew_Lovell, @BLester1993, @clydehughes and @kylerobarts.
If you want to get us to notice you, use hashtag #d3fb. On Saturdays, the ability to sort by hashtag on Twitter gives D-III football its own channel for live insights, in addition to our live scoreboards, which is home to instantaneous updates, plus all the live stats, audio and video links we're aware of.
• On Around the Nation's Post Patterns thread, at the top of the General Football board. That's the next-best place to ask a question about a topic raised in the column, or continue a discussion unrelated to this week's ATN.
• Mondays, Pat Coleman and I wrap up the week that was in our podcast. Download from iTunes or listen to it in the Daily Dose's media player.
• When the column publishes on Thursdays.
• In Friday morning's Triple Take, on The Daily Dose.
• On Instagram, via @d3keith.
On Saturdays, our running game day conversation no longer lives on the Daily Dose, but on Twitter.
The press box
• Crowd sourcing: I'm looking for your photos wearing D-III shirts or hats on vacations or at famous places around the world. It's for a future project, showing how we represent.
Also looking for ex-players and others willing to give testimonials about all-star games they've played in, recruiting services they've used and more. Please e-mail for more details.
• For the Love of the Game: Show your love everywhere you go with an original, high-quality, color-themed Division III shirt from zazzle.com/D3Keith.
• Readers: Around the Nation encourages your opinions, questions and insights. Readers can best get a response by posting on Around the Nation's running thread on Post Patterns (under general football). Send e-mail to email@example.com or use our feedback form.
• Sports Information Directors: To contact Keith McMillan, use firstname.lastname@example.com, or mail to D3football.com, 12457 Manchester Way, Woodbridge, Va., 22192.


text:
NBAF plans hit a snag
MANHATTAN, KAN. — Although President Barack Obama's 2013 budget proposal doesn't include an anticipated $50 million for the construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Kansas, plans to build the facility are by no means derailed, say those close to the project.
"From what I can read, I would anticipate that we would be able to remain on target," says Dr. Ralph Richardson, dean of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and a board member of the KC Animal Health Corridor. "The premise for considering (Manhattan, Kan.) as a replacement for Plum Island was based on two things—an aging facility that was expensive to maintain and upgrade because of its location and the desire to locate governmental researchers ... in close proximity to other researchers at a college of agriculture and a college of veterinary medicine. I think those two premises still stand as very important that we need to keep in mind."
Obama's new budget, unveiled in February, slashed funding for NBAF's construction, despite a request for $150 million in 2012. Congress appropriated $50 million of the request last year, but it wasn't enough to begin construction, the budget proposal notes. As a result, the Obama administration decided to conduct a new assessment of the project, considering cost and safety, as well as possible alternatives.Richardson stresses the fact that Obama's budget proposal has a long way to go until it's adopted, and nothing is firm until then. Still, he says, if the budget were to pass as proposed, it includes $10 million for supporting research, currently conducted at Plum Island, to be moved to the Kansas State University Biosecurity Research Institute.
Kansas officials recently authorized $45.4 million in bonds for the construction of NBAF, and the federal government was scheduled to match another $40 million after the release of a "site-specific risk assessment report."
Construction was expected to begin on a central utility plan in March with work on the laboratory starting by August. Operations were set to move from Plum Island to Kansas in 2017, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expected the new facility to be fully operational by 2020, as reported in DVM Newsmagazine.
Plans to relocate Bio-Safety Level-4 (BSL-4) operations from Plum Island, N.Y., to Manhattan, Kan., were first announced in late 2008. The laboratory operations were expected to pump $3.5 million into the Kansas economy.
While a number of animal-health companies already call the KC Corridor home, a decision by the federal government to change its plans on NBAF could deliver a big hit to the region.
"While the Corridor continues to thrive and attract new companies and jobs, the NBAF project is significant confirmation that the Corridor is the nexus of the global animal-health industry. It would be a disappointment if the NBAF didn't become a reality in the Corridor," says Kimberly Young, vice president of biosciences development for the Kansas City Area Development Council. "We have many assets here that have developed over a more than 120-year legacy of caring for the food supply in our nation, and now around the world. One day we hope NBAF will also be one of those assets—not only to benefit the region but to protect our agricultural assets nationwide. As a nation we deserve a state-of-the-art facility and the KC Animal Health Corridor has already proven itself as the ideal location."
The Manhattan site for NBAF was chosen over four other locations. NBAF has been touted as a modern, high-security facility to study foreign-animal and zoonotic diseases. It would replace the aging Plum Island facility—located four miles off Long Island—where studies on anthrax, foot-and-mouth disease and other threats have been conducted for more than 50 years. The existing facility is too small to meet the nation's research needs, and it does not have BSL-4 capabilities, DHS says.


text:
Buffalo beat Northern Illinois, 60-53, Thursday in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams. The Huskies fall to 5-9 and 0-1 in conference play.
Amanda Corral led NIU with 18 points and seven rebounds. Satavia Taylor added nine points for the Huskies and Ashley Sneed finished with seven.
"We are beating ourselves and it is very frustrating," NIU head coach Kathi Bennett said in a news release. "I thought we played with great heart and hunger tonight, but we are beating ourselves. We have to do a better job of taking care of the ball. It was an improvement from our last game. We almost did it there at the end, scrambling around. Beating ourselves is something that can get fixed, and we will work on that."


text:
Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 18th Jan 2013 15:42 UTC
"In December, the Google Nexus made by Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc. accounted for 44.4% of all tablet sales by volume electronics retailers. That's according to a survey of 2,400 stores nationwide by market research firm BCN Inc., released Wednesday. Google's figure beat Apple's 40.1% share, dethroning the iPad for the first time since it went on sale in May 2010." Just as I and many others with me predicted, what happened in the smartphone market will also happen in the tablet market: Android will take the numbers, iOS will take the figures (i.e., profit). As far as I know, this is the first time this has actually materialised fully in a market, though. Also, while it was inevitable that Android would overtake iOS on tablets (even if it is just a single country, for now), I don't think anyone predicted it would be a single model? Colour me impressed (which is pink).
Permalink for comment 549317
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
RE[2]: Even in Japan?
by saso on Fri 18th Jan 2013 19:50 UTC in reply to "RE: Even in Japan?"
Here is a theory: It is winning in Japan because people like the Nexus 7 and iOS is no longer better than Android. It is worse.
Possible and quite probable. But there was likely some help from the big carriers there, who have been running intense ad campaigns for Android for the past year - trains, train stations, busses etc. are plastered with them. Also, Android phones are available at nearly every corner and in every electronics store. iOS products of course too, but not in nearly such volume and diversity (doh) and Japanese people like to differentiate and choose (especially young people are fed up with it from school and other avenues of Japanese public life).


text:
Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally is a groundbreaking plan created by Prevention, with the help of Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, leading cardiologist and director of Women and Heart Disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
This science-backed plan attacks the root causes of high blood pressure on all fronts to help you avoid or reduce your need for medication. You'll see how to get your blood pressure under control and drop excess pounds, in as little as 6 weeks, while enjoying delicious foods that contain the right minerals your body needs to bring your blood pressure back to healthy levels.
Fight high blood pressure with "Power Minerals"! Research shows that foods packed with certain minerals can naturally help regulate your blood pressure. Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally gives you a plan and easy recipes to put these "Power Minerals" to work for you. You'll eat four times a day, have dessert, and enjoy smoothies, too, so you'll never feel hungry or deprived!
Enjoy easy exercise! Relaxing interval walks and strength exercises will naturally help your body regulate your blood pressure. You don't need hard, sweaty workouts to help drop your BP and lose weight in just 6 weeks!
Stick with it anywhere! With meal plans, quick recipes, and convenience options for when you are on the go, you don't need to spend a lot of time in the kitchen — you'll see how in Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally!
Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally will show you how you can drop your blood pressure and excess pounds to help add years of good health to your life!
This plan brought amazing results to the real people who tried it, and they've shared their success stories in Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally. It significantly lowered their numbers and, as a result, slashed their risk for heart attack, stroke, and all of hypertension's other life-altering consequences. See what it can do for you when you try it FREE for 21 days!
A study showed that people had a 6-point drop in their BP when they enjoyed music. As with laughter, music may help by reducing levels of the stress hormones. When you sing along, it also forces you to breathe, which helps to dilate the arteries and decrease the blood pressure. What's the best kind of music for you?
Turn to page 231 to find out.
Tai Chi is a slow, dancelike, total-body exercise, a moving meditation that can calm blood pressure almost as much as a regular, moderate-intensity cardio routine, researchers say. Why it may be a good choice for you is revealed on page 227.
Melt stress with the relaxing 5-minute trick that could lower your BP as much as 3 to 6 points!
See page 218.
Order now to get your free gift and your free preview. You'll have 21 days from receipt to examine Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally for free. You can return it at the end of your 21-day preview and owe nothing. If you keep it, you will pay $26.99, plus shipping and handling. Your free gift is yours to keep no matter what as our thanks for previewing Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally.


text:
US Must Realise that India Can be a Friend, Only as an Equal and Not as a Follower
Agonised apologists for America are in angst over the angry objurgation against American arrogance over L'affaire Devyani Khobragade. Ever since the Indian government showed some spine by retaliating against the US government, America's Indian megaphones are rising in fortissimo to counter the orchestra of domestic disgust. For them, money is more important than national pride. The class that adores the colour of the greenback over respect for the Tricolour are asking fustian questions like "Is Devyani more important than the Indo-US relationship?" In their lucre-driven bombilations, they have chosen to forget that Devyani, a Dalit diplomat, was representing her country and was not just some individual the Indian government had dispatched to the US. Forget amor patriae, an obstreperous campaign is on to undermine her reputation and underplay the colossal insult to the prestige of Indian state by a petty American official. As Devyani returned home in disguised disgrace, the government hit back by asking a US diplomat to be recalled. He was the one instrumental in getting Devyani's maid Sangeeta Richard's family 'evacuated' from their own country—India.
While Devyani was declared persona non grata, US authorities remained silent about the behaviour of her nanny and her family members who entered the US to avoid facing Indian courts. The inexplicably imperious US posturing on Devyani hides more than what it reveals. Otherwise both countries wouldn't have adopted an eyeball-to-eyeball stance. It is perhaps for the first time that both India and the US have expelled diplomats in concert. Such an exceptional row comes at a stage when they were perceived as allies in global economic and strategic issues. For the past two decades, India has been bending backwards to mend its ways and means to suit American corporate and strategic interests. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is the only Head of State who has made the maximum number of trips during his two terms to the US than any of his peers. American diplomats in India were given exceptional waivers to open schools, clubs, import luxury goods and even employ Indians without following Indian laws. The American Embassy in New Delhi was shown the magnanimity of blocking the road behind it in the name of security, while the Indian Embassy in Washington was even denied two parking spots. American diplomats have been enjoying special facilities at various airports in India, unlike Indian diplomats in the US. American Embassy staff were given passes to enter official areas where even senior civil servants, ministers and chief ministers could not tread. The Indian Prime Minister and Union ministers have been liberal in granting visiting US junior diplomats an audience. But for our ministers, getting an appointment with even a Secretary in the US government, let alone President Obama, would be unthinkable. The UPA has been so eager to oblige America that it even risked a fall by getting the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement passed, facing charges of political misconduct.
If that wasn't enough, the Indian government went out of its way to save American companies from sinking during the economic recession by placing huge orders on capital equipment. America has been treating India as a bespoke colony, expecting Indians to surrender their self-respect. Since India opened up its economy to become a global player, it has been granting American companies preference over multinationals from other countries. During the past 10 years, India has placed orders worth `50,000 crore with US corporations for defence equipment and aircraft. India is America's largest but unreciprocated trade partner. It has invested over $60 billion in US treasury bonds, thereby becoming America's 17th largest investor. Even on international issues, the UPA would invite the ire of its domestic constituencies by supporting US policy on Sri Lanka and Iran. Indian corporate Caesars have been liberal in funding American academia with millions of dollars, which they rarely do for Indian institutions. In America they perceive a natural ally who would fight against terror, dictatorships and communist expansionism for mutual benefit. Indians of American-origin contribute bounteously to parties during the US elections.
The Devyani episode has proved that America preaches democracy and peace but practices dictatorship and exclusivity. Anyone who questions their arbitrariness and arrogance would be treated as an enemy. Even after extracting maximum economic flesh from India, no American company or the US government has shown even a minor interest in protecting India's dignity and security. In reality, they have been supporting the anti-India forces in our neighbourhood, closing their eyes against terror camps in Pakistan and imposing strict conditions on the immigration of Indian skilled labour to the US. They are tight-fisted while investing in India. According to official records, the cumulative FDI equity inflow into India was just $2 million until September 2013. About 20 per cent of it went to the services sector. Americans have refused to transfer technology and invest in immovable assets but are insisting on extremely liberal tax policies for their FIIs so that they could fatten their coffers by playing the markets.
Yet India has been magnanimous towards America. But the way they treated Devyani proves beyond any doubt that US policymakers are uncomfortable with India's rise as an economic and military super power, which could challenge their supremacy one day. They have perhaps forgotten former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who always showed them their place, whether it was over China or Pakistan. The US may have infiltrated the Indian establishment but it has wounded the heart of India. For Indians, protecting the prestige of the Tricolour is a matter of faith, which cannot be compromised by showering a bounty of dollars on a chosen few. The time has come for America to realise that India can be a friend, only as an equal and not as a follower.
firstname.lastname@example.com; Follow me on Twitter @PrabhuChawla


text:
Software Map
Tag cloud | Project Tree | Project List | ADMS.SW meta-data
Project tree
Now limiting view to projects in the following categories:
Operating System :: POSIX [Remove This Filter]
License :: OSI Approved :: BSD License [Remove This Filter]
Topic :: Debian :: Packaging [Remove This Filter]
Programming Language :: Python [Remove This Filter]
Intended Audience :: Developers [Remove This Filter]
License > OSI Approved > BSD License
Browse By:
1 project in result set.
|0. bts Link - BTS-link provides a set of tool that allow our BTS to be linked to other popular BTS:
(1) to automatically update wontfix/upstream/fixed-upstream tags,
(2) to provide a view of the status of forwarded bugs on the upstream BTS, but on our BTS.
|Activity Percentile: 0.00
Activity Ranking: 0.00
Registered: 2006-04-28 21:28


text:
Freshman Tyler Petropulos and sophomore Jess Halpern were named to the women's lacrosse All-Ivy League team, as chosen by eight head coaches. The announcement was released by the conference office Wednesday afternoon.
Halpern was named first-team All-Ivy for performance in the midfield. She led the Crimson and the league in goals with 46. She had nine assists for 55 points, which was also a team and league best. At the end of the regular season, Halpern's 2.88 goals per game ranked 33rd in the nation and her 3.44 points per game were 62nd. The 2008 Ivy League Rookie of the Year, scored three or more goals 11 times in 2009 and has scored in 28 of her 32 collegiate games. She scored 12 more goals this season than last and has a total of 82 tallies after just two seasons. Halpern was a second-team selection in 2008.
Petropulos received honorable mention honors for her work at midfield. The Amherst, N.H., native was third on the team in goals with 21, fourth in assists with six and fourth in points with 29. Petropulos was second in draw controls with 31 and tied for the team lead in ground balls with 29. She also led the team with 16 caused turnovers.
The Crimson finished the season with a 6-10 overall record and was 2-5 in the Ivy League. Harvard won its final two games of the season including an 11-7 victory over No. 20 Cornell for the program's first win over a ranked opponent in seven years.
Halpern and Petropulos Earn Spots on All-Ivy League Teams
May 06, 2009


text:
Open to breast cancer patients and survivors.
Back to All Events
Earlier Event: May 16Qigong @ Breathe Together Studio
Later Event: May 16Caregivers Support Group
Open to breast cancer patients and survivors.
Personalized support services for anyone in Silicon Valley whose life is touched by cancer.
Check out our upcoming events!
Download a PDF version of our latest calendar.
Cancer CAREpoint ° 2505 Samaritan Drive ° Building 400 ° Suite 402 ° San Jose, CA ° 95124 ° 408.402.6611 ° Email Us
An independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID#27-3029691
Website Design by Lynfield Creative | Privacy Policy


text:
The Windsor Changing Table is space saving innovation. Changing table features three drawers and two cabinets that are great for extra storage of blankets, sheets or towels. It could also become a dresser for a smaller nursery saving you some space. A large changing area on the tabletop fits a standard changing pad. The Windsor Changing Table is made of Eco-friendly Hardwood and shipped fully assembled, one less piece of furniture to try to figure out for your expected precious ones room. It is available in three of our durable high build finishes and is certified non-toxic.
Mobile Site |
Cart | Health
& Fitness Tips & Information | Products
| Contact
Us | Store Policies| Home
| Your
Account | Shipping
Charge Estimator | Site
Fat Measurement | Pro Body Fat Monitors | Heart
Rate Monitors | Bariatric Scales | Blood
Pressure Monitors | Breast
Pumps | Digital
Thermometers | Fertility
Monitors | Nebulizers & Peak
Flow Meters | Fitness
Products | Baby
Video Monitors | Baby Strollers | Bathroom
Scales | Smoking
Cessation | Weight
Loss | Cholesterol
Kits | Diabetes
Testing / Glucose Meters | Infant/Baby
Care | Medical/Physician's
Scales | Medical
Strength Testing Equipment | Cooking/Diet
Scales | Portable
Personal Massagers | Jogging
| Bicycle Trailers | Stopwatches & Scoreboards| GreatGift
Ideas | POWERBreather Inspiratory
Muscle Strengthener
Copyright ©1997 -2018 HealthCheck Systems, All rights reserved


text:
Any plans of creating a mobile version of CW? Will make browsing on phone much much easier. Will be much appreciated
Any plans of creating a mobile version of CW? Will make browsing on phone much much easier. Will be much appreciated
Last edited by ankitj; 29-01-2012 at 10:48 AM.
RIP Phil Hughes. Forever 63*
It's something we'll look into after the forum software is upgraded completely. If we did it now it'd just be something else we'd have to re-do after we upgraded to VB4.
Rejecting 'analysis by checklist' and 'skill absolutism' since Dec '09
'Stats' is not a synonym for 'Career Test Averages'
Originally Posted by Jeffrey TuckerOriginally Posted by Babar Hayat
What about the main site?
Originally Posted by Axl Rose
RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.
More of a general question than one for you. Presumably from what you're saying though, VB4 comes with mobile-friendly features?
Do you have a rough idea of when that might be?
I got a new heart, got a new heart, got a new artificial heart
17th July IIRC
Thanks for your reply PEWS. Will wait for it
"All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher." - Ambrose Bierce
Langeveldt: I of course blame their parents.. and unchecked immigration!
GingerFurball: He's Austrian, they tend to produce the odd ****ed up individual
Burgey: Be careful dealing with neighbours whose cars don't have wheels but whose houses do.
Uppercut: Maybe I just need better strippers
Do you have Tapatalk installed? Would make phone usage very easy.
If not, there are mobile skins available for VB too
Get well soon Yuvi!!
What happened to the mobile version of cricsim?
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
The president of Hispanic Federation, which is supporting a lawsuit against New York City over its controversial soda ban, called the law "short-sighted" and "senseless."
"The reality is – people can still buy multiple sodas." Jose Calderon told Fox News Latino. "If you're going to be serious about addressing issues, we need to bring all different facets together to work collaboratively."
The Hispanic Federation was part of a diverse group that took the law regulating the sale of high-sugar drinks in cups or containers bigger than 16 ounces at bars and restaurants to court for "inconsistent and undemocratic regulation."
The Hispanic Federation submitted testimony in support of a lawsuit filed by the American Beverage Association and others, including movie theater owners, in an attempt to prevent it from going into effect on March 12. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, which has pushed for the ban on large-size sugary drinks, has argued it would help fight obesity.
The first courtroom arguments in the closely watched case ended without an immediate ruling. Opponents said they planned to ask a judge to delay enforcement during the suit, which has broached questions of racial fairness alongside arguments about government authority and burdens to business. The groups say in court papers that the soda rule will unduly harm minority businesses and "freedom of choice in low-income communities."
"This sweeping regulation will no doubt burden and disproportionally impact minority-owned businesses at a time when these businesses can least afford it," the groups said in court papers.
Attorney James Brandt argued during the hearing that "New Yorkers do not want to be told what to drink."
The Hispanic Federation did not participate in the hearing. But Calderon said the legislation "will have no effect on the obesity epidemic."
"Education as opposed to dictating something," is what the city needs, he said.
The issue is complex for the minority advocates, especially given that obesity rates that are higher than average among both Latinos and blacks.
According to the Office of Minority Health, Latinos are 1.2 times more likely to be overweight.
"What's going to solve the crisis is making sure we have a culture of physical education," Calderon said.
The NYC soda size limit has received waves of criticism and support ever since the city's Board of Health approved the measure in September.
Opponents portray the regulation as government nagging that turns sugary drinks into a scapegoat when many factors are at play in the nation's growing girth.
In the lawsuit, the groups argue that the first-of-its-kind restriction should have gone before the elected City Council instead of being approved by the Bloomberg-appointed health board.
The suit also argues the rule is too narrow to be fair. Alcohol, unsweetened juice and milk-based drinks are excluded, as are supermarkets and many convenience stores — including 7-Eleven, home of the Big Gulp — that aren't subject to city health regulations.
The care for obesity-related illnesses now costs the city more than $4.7 billion, with government programs paying about 60 percent of that, according to city Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram


text:
Semantic Keyword Grouping is a very important topic for anyone who wants to put everything on his side. Whether you are active in the marketing, sale or any other field, what counts are the visits to your blog and / or website. Maybe this tool can help you in your effort. [note mg]
I've published another post about semantic research on my Social Media topic here: http://bit.ly/Jw2OJB
Group keywords semantically and see important PPC results like improved relevance, a better quality score, and a stronger click through rate with WordStream.
Grouping keywords semantically is the key to a successful, well-organized pay-per-click ad campaign. But what exactly is semantic keyword grouping? It's the process of organizing keywords into small, manageable groups according to semantic relevance. In other words, keywords that share a high degree of meaning or intent are gathered together in segments.
Read more: http://bit.ly/HJwiU8
Via Martin Gysler


text:
The Louie Awards is an annual ceremony put on by the Greeting Card Association in honor of our fellow card producers. We have been lucky enough to be included in this fancy affair alongside our favorite designers. Last year we were grateful to win an award in the Thanks category. This year we were claimed best in two categories, thanks & congrats, and received a final win for Card of The Year! It was a huge honor to be involved and an even bigger one to take home several awards! This left us with the obvious feeling of self-gratification and it's all due to you guys, so thanks so much for all your support. You truly did make our day!
See all the winners here.


text:
When it comes to gym clothes, are you a fitnessista or a schlub?
Many of us fall somewhere in the middle. We may splurge on a pair of compression pants designed to wick sweat and make our legs look slim. But, on top we're wearing an old, faded cotton shirt. Does it matter if you wear the clothes for an hour, stink them up and toss them in the hamper?
Experts say it does matter. Research shows there is a direct correlation between what we wear and how we perform. And sports and fitness clothiers have taken note. According to Global Industry Analysts, the $114 billion industry is expected to jump 21 percent by 2017, thanks to a rise in sports participation -- particularly among women -- heightened fashion awareness and growing gym memberships.
Another factor driving the trend is that the lines have blurred between sports apparel and casual street wear. Now, you can find workout clothes that perform but also flatter the figure and are so comfortable you want to stay in them all day, says New York fitness trend expert Bianca Jade.
It's called transitional sportswear, and retailers such as Lorna James, Lululemon, Athleta and Adidas are cashing in with spendy essentials that reduce odors, prevent chafing and feature pockets to hold everything from keys and credit cards to clips for heart-rate monitors.
There was a time when Sarah Wright, of Bay Point, threw on any shirt and shorts to work out at UFC Gym in Concord. But, as Wright fell more in love with exercise and healthy living, she began to care about her gym attire, she says. As her waist line slimmed, her clothing budget bulged.
"If you look good, you feel good, and that motivates you to work out harder," says Wright, 21, wearing $98-compression capris with four-way stretch, a hot pink tank and matching Nikes while stretching on a yoga mat. "Now I get more excited to buy workout clothes than heels."
It's all about styling up to shape up, explains Jade, who reviews the latest fitness gear and clothing on her blog, MizzFit.com. She says there are four reasons why it matters what you wear and how you look at the gym: motivation, endurance, confidence and progress.
"If you feel a little intimidated about going to the gym, this is a way to feel more confident," she says. "Most of us get excited about wearing nice clothes, and if you like how you look, you're going to stay there longer."
Lastly, if you wear well-made, form-fitting clothes, you're better able to see and track your progress in weight loss and muscle gain, she says.
Jade is even pro-makeup at the gym, ladies. "I recommend a tinted moisturizer or concealer to hide imperfections," she says. "Gyms aren't just places to work out anymore. They're places to meet people, socialize and network. So it's important to look and feel great."
Research confirms that looking the part can have a positive effect on cognitive processes. In a study last year, researchers at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University determined that having subjects wear a lab coat identified as a doctor's coat actually increased their performance on certain tasks because they believed doctors tend to be smart and pay closer attention.
They call it "enclothed cognition," a fancy way of saying that if you look good or at least look the part, you will perform better.
Still, not everyone sees the point in pricey clothes or pre-gym primping.
"You go to the gym to sweat and get your exercise in, not to impress anyone," says Marquis Hatcher, 20, of Martinez, wearing an oversized cotton T-shirt, basketball shorts and street tennies while lifting weights at Forma Gym in Walnut Creek.
Daniel Marin, of Pittsburg, disagrees. On a recent Friday in the late afternoon, when most people are gearing up for happy hour, Marin, a 26-year-old bachelor, is bench-pressing at UFC Gym in Concord in black shorts, an orange and black sleeveless athletic shirt, and matching Nikes.
"I like matching," he says. "It boosts your self-esteem."
And, he adds, it often attracts the attention of the opposite sex.
"I'd rather meet someone at the gym than a bar. That way, you know you have something in common. You share a similar lifestyle."


text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - VPN's etc... Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in VPN's etc... Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message drdst122Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:42 am Post subject: VPN's etc... College football is about to start and I have access to ESPN3, and all those channels since my mom has verizon fios back home. However, it is unavailable to Korea without a workaround. Last year I used hotspotshield, but I really didn't like it. It was faulty and just felt like I was infecting my computer. Does anyone have any good recommendations about a good workaround? I've never purchased a VPN and not too familiar with how it all works. Any help would be appreciated. Back to top sixJoined: 01 Oct 2010 Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:27 am Post subject: I have StrongVPN ($60 a year) and it works really well. You get a lot of info on how to set it up, then you just plug in the info and follow directions and it works. You have to turn it on every time you want to use it, but basically it routes all data through another connection located in the US. You're also much safer on a VPN, so it has a use beyond just damning location-blocking. Back to top drdst122Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:34 am Post subject: Thanks for the response. I'll definitely check it out. Does it have pop-ups and weird stuff like hotspotshield or do you just turn it on and you never would even know you're running a program? How does it affect your speeds? Thanks! Back to top yoitsmykeyJoined: 06 Feb 2012 Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject: I also use StrongVPN and can say it's definitely worth it. I use it to access my favorite websites that aren't available here (Netflix, Hulu, etc.). My ISP also seems to throttle bandwidth from youtube, so the VPN allows me to bypass it. Speed is fast, I can stream HD content with no problem. On some websites, my speed actually improves! Probably because of server locations and whatnot. You won't notice it's there since you don't need to install any software. I've never used hotspotshield, but I'm assuming you had to install 3rd party software. StrongVPN uses software that's built into Windows, so you won't notice anything. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Forums:----------------FAQJob-related Discussion ForumGeneral Discussion ForumOff-Topic ForumTravel ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumBuy/Sell/Trade Forum You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe


text:
Wings 3D
Wings 3D is an advanced subdivision modeler that is both powerful and easy to use.
Originally inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware, Wings 3D has been developed since 2001, when Björn Gustavsson (bjorng) and Dan Gudmundsson (dgud) first started the project. Richard Jones (optigon) maintained Wings and coded many new features between 2006 and 2011. Wings 3D is currently maintained by Dan and Richard with the help of the great community.
Wings 3D offers a wide range of modeling tools, a customizable interface, support for lights and materials, and a built-in AutoUV mapping facility.
There is no support in Wings for animation.
Wings 3D is written in Erlang, an open source, functional programming language distributed by Ericsson.
Winged Edge Data Structure
Wings 3D gets its name from the Winged Edge Data Structure (WEDS). This is the data structure used to store the adjacency relationships between edges, faces, and vertices in a Wings 3D model.
Open Source
Wings 3D is open source and completely free for use in both personal and commercial projects.


text:
Really lousy for NFL fans that both games are on at once
Manning cant throw it more then 10 yards. His arm is shot.
turrible throw
game over
That might be the game there...
game. Nice play.
Terrible decision, Manning should have thrown it away.
Manning poops
That's game. Hope the Ravens play like this in New England.
wow manning looked like mark sanchez for a second.. Except he rarely does something stupid, mark is a regular.
manning is a choke artist lol
Playoff Peyton gon' Playoff Peyton.
fox played too conservative
tie score 7-7 in 49ers /GB


text:
Eclipse was the most painful for me to read.
I became a fan RIGHT before New Moon came out... and I organized my reading schedule so that I was able to read Twilight, then watch the movie, then go see New Moon, then go home and read it. Truthfully that was the best way for me to do it. My BFF had already read all four books and she knew I would have a mini-break down reading NM... so she told me to watch it first. Two hours of misery is a lot shorter than reading 600+ pages of misery, ya know?
So I knew how NM ended and I was excited to get to that point. With Eclipse, I had NO clue and I have never cried so much during a book in my life. When Bella kissed Jacob... I remember dropping the book and re-inacting (although had I the choice, I wouldn't have) Bella's nightmarish cries and screams from NM the movie. You know that screaming and trashing about? Yeah, that. I was literally hyperventalating. Mind you, I had done NOTHING, literally, for the past four days or so, I woke up and read and forgot to eat and read... the books consumed my very existance until I finished BD. I had all the books next to me so when I finished one, I didn't even take a breather or bathroom break before beginning the next one. And then she kissed Jacob and realized her feelings for him. I was SO heartbroken. I am NOT looking forward to seeing that on-screen.
It was bad enough that during my shower between NM and Eclipse, I started bawling because I so desperately, at that moment, NEEDED Bella to be with Edward as much as they needed to be together. It was unnerving. I walked around in Bella's depression the entire time. I was "in" her head and conversley, she was in mine and I couldn't separate her sorrow from my own.
I REALLY want to see Eclipse on screen but I am terrified of how I'll react in front of people....


text:
My next workshop will start January 31st ! I will be updating this course with some new formats and videos ! I will give more details next week! What I can tell you that my usual workshop last 60 days this will last 90 days ! I will have two guest photographers !!! The cost will remain the same at 400.00 per student. I will open early registration tomorrow at 9 am ! Register with in 48 hours of opening of early registration and receive fee discounted at 300.00 !!!!!!!!!! HUGE SAVINGS !!!!! Don't miss out on this opportunity !! This will be my 4th year teaching …. 😉 I will posting more next week!!
*EDIT* You can send payment in the amount of 300.00 to this email or you can use the button and I will refund you the amount of 100.00 🙂 I should of put that in. SO I will keep early registration discount open till 9am Thursday morning! Spot are filling up, thank you for all of you who have joined !
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: 90 days, backlight, dee, detra, detrap, finding, finding the light, forum, light, online, online natural light workshop, onlineclass, photography class, sunflare, the, thelightworkshop, workshop |


text:
This is "old" news but Shirley Richison Fields, the coordinator of the Indiana Marriage Indexing project (being done in conjunction with FamilySearch) spoke at the monthly meeting of the Genealogical Society of Whitley County on June 21st. She went through the process of signing up for the project and did a great job of demonstrating the process of downloading a batch and doing the actual indexing. I signed up in February but have only indexed a little over a hundred images so far but am planning to get back to it in the near future. It only takes 30-45 minutes per batch at most. I see this as an opportunity to "pay back" all those who have helped me in the past and contribute something as well.
There have been a few glitches, such as indexers catching up with the images, and arbitrators not keeping up with the indexers but so far there have been more than 250,000 records indexed!
At the link above there is a "Roll of Honor" listing the volunteers who have either indexed or arbitrated more that 5,000 records. There is also a table of statistics showing how many records have been indexed and arbitrated since the project began in late December 2006.
If you don't want to work on the Indiana Marriages, there is a list of other projects at FamilySearch Indexing. Some of the projects, like the Indiana Marriages, you have to sign up for the specific project, but others are "open" and you can work on any of them if you sign up through FamilySearch.
Speaking of FamilySearch, I signed up with the FamilySearch Labs Record Search pilot program yesterday morning. You can read about this opportunity at Dear Mytrle where I first read about it. Just as I was about to retire for the night last night I checked my email. Lo and behold, there was a message from FamilySearch Labs with instructions on how to sign in and access the Record Search area. Of course I had to check it out and take the challenge they give you. I'm not sure how much we're supposed to talk about this, but I will say this - WOW! Everything is so quick. The images I looked at appeared onscreen fast (compared to some other sites) and it was really easy to navigate through a series of images. This is going to be an AMAZING resource! Three hours later, about 2 a.m. this morning, I finally decided to go to bed. It's a good thing that I don't have to go to work anymore!
Updated at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday 06/26: The "confidentiality" clause included with the initial email from FamilySearch for the Record Search Pilot Program has been "sort of" lifted according to Dear Myrtle. She has a comprehensive posting on how the Record Search site works and what information is available. She nailed it! I had so much fun playing with it Sunday night. I did have an issue with saving the images but reported it immediately and then first thing Monday morning had an email from FamilySearch stating they were looking into the problem. As Myrt said, if they can make it so you can copy/paste the full transcription, that will make it even more awesome. Thanks Myrt!
Monday, June 25, 2007
FamilySearch - Record Search and Indexing
Posted by Becky Wiseman at 5:00 PM
1 comment:
You have to be a "Registered User" to leave a comment. This means you must have a user ID with one of the following: Google, Live Journal, Word Press, Type Pad, AIM,or Open Id. If you don't have one of those IDs you can always send me an email (link in upper right corner of the blog). I apologize for the inconvenience but the amount of Spam Comments being left was overwhelming. Comment moderation is turned on for posts more than 3 days old.
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
- This event has passed.
Shadows of Brimstone Advanced (lvl 4+) Group 3
March 11, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Navigation
This group is hosted by us and directed by Cory Dornbusch each week. It is created to allow Advanced players (level 4 and higher) to continue to explore more advanced areas and creatures (Base sets, Caverns of Cynder, Frontier Town, Tredderra). If you are new to Shadows of Brimstone, please look for the Shadows of Brimstone Beginners Group 1 as a place to start!
As there are currently several people looking to play, please limit your play to one group per week. We ask a group cover charge of $10 per person for the table fees during game play. As this game usually takes 3-5 hours, that is a pretty good investment!
PLEASE NOTE: If you schedule to attend and don't come, you are taking a spot from someone who would like to play. As this is a very limited group, anyone who fails to show up for their RSVP twice will no longer be allowed to RSVP.


text:
If you want to view your health records, you may not need to make a formal application. Nothing in the law prevents healthcare professionals from informally showing you your own records.
There are two types of medical record you can ask to see:
Your medical record is a history of your healthcare, including treatments, medication, allergies, test results, X-rays and scans.
Whenever you visit an NHS service in England a medical record (also called a health record) is created.
This means medical information about you can be held in various places, such as your GP surgery, dental practice or hospital.
You have a legal right to apply for access to your medical records. You do not need to give a reason.
A request for your medical records should be made directly with the healthcare provider that provided the treatment, such as:
This is known as a Subject Access Request (SAR), as set out by the Data Protection Act of 1998.
Many healthcare providers have SAR forms that you can complete and return by email or by post. Here is an example of an SAR form on the North Bristol NHS Trust website.
You may have to pay a fee to access your medical records. Find out how much you'll have to pay to see your records.
An SAR should be met within 40 days. However, the healthcare provider should aim to get back to you within 21 days.
A SAR may not always be necessary because:
Another person can access your health records but only with your permission. Find out how to access someone else's health records.
Primary Care Support England (PCSE) stores medical records of patients who are not currently registered with a GP practice or deceased.
To request access to your own health records or those of a deceased person, you will need to complete an application form from the PCSE website.
These are GP medical records only. PCSE does not keep X-rays, hospital records or records relating to private treatment.
For access to any other types of records you should contact the doctor, clinic or hospital that created them.
For more information, read how to access the health records of someone who has died.
If you are registered with a GP practice in England your SCR is created automatically, unless you opted out.
Your SCR contains the following information:
You can also choose to include additional information in the SCR, such as details of long-term conditions and significant medical history.
Your SCR can be accessed by other healthcare providers to speed up your care and make sure you are given the right medicines and treatment.
GP practices are required to provide their patients online access to their SCR.
Further information:


text:
09 Jul, 2009
Issues inspection checklist for soon-to-be Chevy Camaro owners
Posted by: admin In: Main
No first year model of a car is without its teething problems, and the new Camaro is no exception. Some of the reported issues by our site members include everything from the very minor to potentially major (to get a sense of the issues/problems being reported with the 2010 Camaro, see our Issues/Problems Discussions forum). [...]


text:
NH GOP Rep. Tremblay apologizes if comments about Boston bombings, victim offended
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) � A Republican New Hampshire lawmaker under fire from her party is apologizing for her comments about the Boston Marathon bombings and lack of pain on a victim's face.
State Rep. Stella Tremblay of Auburn told The Telegraph of Nashua (http://bit.ly/18hO4O4 ) Thursday that her comments were out of a desire to question whether the constitutional rights of Watertown, Mass., residents were violated by police searching for a bombing suspect. She criticized the media for not doing its job.
Tremblay had said a federal "black-ops" team was behind the bombings and one suspect was killed without having a chance to speak. She later said Jeff Bauman, who was photographed being wheeled from the scene and later lost his legs, was not in pain or shock. Tremblay said she would have been screaming.
Information from: The Telegraph, http://www.nashuatelegraph.com


text:
NASA is looking into a possible cooling system leak after water seeped into the helmet of spacewalking European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano on July 16, prompting an early end to a two-man excursion that was to advance preparations for the arrival of Russia's Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) later this year.
Neither Parmitano nor lead U.S. spacewalker Chris Cassidy faced imminent danger, and all of the missed tasks can be rescheduled without urgency, according to NASA's Mission Control.
The incident was the most serious to confront ISS spacewalkers since June 24, 2004, when NASA's Mike Fincke and cosmonaut Gennady Padalka retreated after 14 min. when Fincke's Russian space suit experienced an oxygen leak. The July 16 issue involved the NASA space shuttle era suits worn by Canadian, Japanese and European as well as American astronauts for work outside the station's U.S. segment.
Cassidy and Parmitano embarked at 7:57 a.m. EDT on the scheduled 6 1⁄4 hr. spacewalk to work their way through a series of tasks started during a successful July 9 excursion. The outing was over with Parmitano and Cassidy safely inside the station's airlock 92 min. later.
At 8:43 a.m., Parmitano reported water at the back of his head and seeping inside the communications cap that fits tightly against his head under the helmet.
The ESA astronaut was wedged between two modules as he began to extend Ethernet cabling from the U.S. to the Russian segments as a future data link for the MLM.
"It feels like a lot of water. I don't know where it's coming from," Parmitano reported, as Cassidy began to move to his partner's aide.
Parmitano reported he was sipping at the water to diminish the buildup.
"It's a lot of water," Cassidy observed. "It's in his eyes as well as his nose and mouth."
After several minutes of deliberation, NASA's Mission Control ordered Parmitano to return to the airlock and directed Cassidy to end his activities as well by gathering tools and equipment.
At that point, it appeared water might be leaking from Parmitano's internal space suit drink bag. That assessment changed as the two astronauts conferred in the airlock and began to remove their protective space suits
"Clearly the water did not taste like the normal drink water," relayed Cassidy to Mission Control. The water tasted of iodine, a chemical placed in the water that circulates through tubing as a coolant in the undergarments worn by spacewalkers. The iodine inhibits microbial growth.
Cassidy also reported possible damage in the "belly button" portion of Parmitano's space suit and moisture around a cooling vent in the back of his colleague's helmet.
The leak was unparalled in ISS spacewalk operations, said Karina Eversley, who served as the lead spacewalk officer in NASA's Mission Control. "Choking or drowning were definitely possiblities," Eversley told a news July 16 news briefing.
Evidence gathered in the aftermath, including photos and comments from Cassidy and Parmatano, indicated the 32-oz. drink bag in his suit was not the leak source, said Eversley and David Korth, the NASA flight director during the excursion. Parmitano wore the same space suit during his July 9 spacewalk.
Though their outing was greatly abbreviated, Cassidy managed to complete external power cable reconfigurations he began July 9. The changes provide a second source of electricity to an assortment of critical systems, including control moment gyros, thermal control and Ku-band communications links, in response to external electrical or cooling system failures.
The alteration will enable astronauts to reroute power to critical systems from inside the station rather than interrupt other activities to prepare for a spacewalk.
Meanwhile, Parmitano extended U.S. power and data utility cables to a power and data grapple fixture installed on the Russian segment. The grapple fixture serves as one of several anchor points for the station's Canadian robot arm. The 58-ft. robot arm often serves as a mobile work platform for spacewalking astronauts.
A U.S. solar power cable was extended to the Russian segment for the MLM during the July 9 spacewalk. Once it is joined by Ethernet cabling, spacewalking cosmonauts plan to extend both power and Ethernet cabling to the berthing port for the MLM.
The near 44,000-lb. combination Russian lab, airlock and docking module, also known as Nauka, is currently scheduled for a December launching.


text:
Feb. Insurance Sign-ups In Pa. Jump 30 Percent
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The number of Pennsylvanians signing up for insurance under the 2010 federal health care law rose by 30 percent in February, reaching a total that is equal to one in 10 Pennsylvanians who were estimated to have been uninsured.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report Tuesday with the figures for all states through March 1. It showed that nearly 160,000 Pennsylvanians – 159,821 to be exact – have signed up for coverage through the federally run online insurance marketplace. That was up from about 123,700 reported at the end of January.
The figure is nearly the 164,800 that the Obama administration initially had hoped would sign up in Pennsylvania through the end of February, and its projections for 206,000 signups by the end of March, when enrollment ends, appeared attainable.
National numbers showed that 4.2 million people signed up for health insurance through March 1. The government's initial target was 7 million by the end of March, but it has since revised that to 6 million.
Federal officials are unable to say how many of those who signed up were previously uninsured. Enrollment for the year began Oct. 1, but was slowed in October and November by glitches in the website, Healthcare.gov, that is a primary gateway to the federally run online insurance marketplace.
A recent study by Families USA, a group that supports the health care law, said nearly 900,000 Pennsylvanians would qualify for a federal tax credit. About 1.5 million out of 12.8 million Pennsylvanians were uninsured in 2012, according to U.S. Census figures.
Pennsylvania is relying on a federally run online insurance marketplace, like 35 other states, because Gov. Tom Corbett declined to take on the task.
The health insurance plans are accessible to Pennsylvanians through Healthcare. gov, and people with low to moderate incomes are eligible for a tax credit to help subsidize the cost of insurance.
Insurers are also signing up people to plans that comply with the law, but not through the marketplace. For instance, Pittsburghbased Highmark said Tuesday that it had signed up 74,000 to one of its plans through the marketplace and nearly 34,400 outside of it.
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians who might be eligible for Medicaid were being contacted by state caseworkers after their applications through Healthcare.gov were held up by computer glitches.
A Department of Public Welfare spokeswoman said Tuesday that the agency has received information on 43,000 applicants whose electronic applications were stuck on servers at the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for months. The Department of Insurance is handling 6,000 of the applicants because that agency administers the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Medicaid in Pennsylvania is typically off-limits to working age adults, unless they are low-income parents or are disabled.


text:
Graphene Helps a Robot Creep Like an Inchworm 36
LilaG writes "To develop new materials for robotics, scientists have developed graphene-based actuators that convert electricity into motion. In robots, actuators act like muscles, driving the movement of mechanical arms and fins. Most actuator materials, such as ceramics and conductive polymers, respond slowly, require a lot of power, or provide very little force. To make speedy, strong actuators, Chinese researchers coated graphene paper with the polymer polydiacetylene. Graphene provides a highly conductive, flexible backing for the fragile polymer crystals, which deform in response to electrical current. The actuators can bend 200 times per second and generate more force than most current materials. Using a sheet of the material, the scientists built a simple inchworm robot that arches and relaxes to crawl forward."


text:
By Deisy Buitrago
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez will travel to Brazil for a regional summit at the end of this week despite cancer-related medical treatment in Cuba, Brazil's ambassador said on Monday.
If confirmed, the 58-year-old Chavez's presence at the Mercosur trade bloc meeting would indicate his latest health scare is not as bad as some are speculating.
Venezuelan officials would not immediately confirm the ambassador's statement. Chavez was in Cuba on Monday and it was unknown if he would return home first if he should decide to go on to Brazil.
Having won re-election in October for a new six-year term, Chavez has made scant appearances since then and not been seen in public since November 15.
Last week, he left for Cuba, saying in a letter he was to receive "hyperbaric oxygenation" - a treatment used to alleviate bone decay caused by radiation therapy. The president has undergone three cancer operations in Cuba since mid-2011.
So while officials are playing his latest treatment down as a secondary follow-up to successful removal of two cancerous tumors he has had in the pelvic area, media is awash with rumors that his condition could be much graver.
"His presence is confirmed, that's what I understand," Brazil's ambassador in Venezuela, Jose Antonio Marcondes de Carvalho, told Reuters when asked if Chavez would be at the Mercosur meeting.
Chavez's unusual silence and invisibility has extended to his normally humming Twitter account where he has posted no new messages since November 1.
Venezuela's widely traded bonds have been rallying on the renewed speculation over the socialist leader's health, reflecting Wall Street's appetite for a more business-friendly government in Caracas.
(Writing by Andrew Cawthorne; editing by Philip Barbara)