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Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine. Thin needles are inserted into the skin at points of the body that are thought to regulate the body's flow of energy (also known as qi or chi). It often is used for common health concerns such as headaches and migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, and back, joint, and chronic pain.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), "Acupuncture, among the oldest healing practices in the world, is part of traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture practitioners stimulate specific points on the body—most often by inserting thin needles through the skin. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, this regulates the flow of qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians." There are more modern theories about the effects of acupuncture on the human body, but Western medicine is still not clear how acupuncture works.
There are two basic types of acupuncture:
- Manual acupuncture is the traditional method in which a practitioner inserts the needles manually at specific parts of the body.
- Electroacupuncture is similar to manual acupuncture, with the addition of a small, non-harmful electrical current between pairs of acupuncture needles.
In addition to pain management, acupuncture can improve overall well-being and reduce stress. It generally requires 30–45 minutes, which leaves some people time to rest and/or relax. As with many of the mind-body techniques, it can be used along with other pain treatments.
What We Know
Acupuncture is a low-risk treatment that may improve pain for some people with certain types of pain conditions.1 Although researchers are continuing to examine whether acupuncture may help pain, it is unclear whether it is consistently helpful for different types of pain. The following highlight some findings from studies that examined the influence of acupuncture on different types of pain:
- Acupuncture can improve carpal tunnel syndrome, possibly as well as some medications.2,3
- There is some evidence that acupuncture might work just as well as some medications for chronic headaches4, but the evidence for its use with chronic headaches is not conclusive; further research is needed.
- There are conflicting reports about how well acupuncture works for chronic pain and migraines.5,6
- Acupuncture may be helpful for osteoarthritis, specifically knee pain, as well as plantar heel pain.7
- Acupuncture is better than no treatment for low-back pain, but it is not known whether it is better than other low-back pain treatments.8,9 At this time, it is unclear whether acupuncture can be considered as effective as other back pain treatments such as stretching, exercise, and medications.
MedlinePlus provides some information about acupuncture and pain.
NCCIH says that acupuncture is "generally considered safe when performed correctly." It is essential to seek out a licensed acupuncturist who is well qualified and uses sterile, disposable needles. Make sure that you and your acupuncturist are aware of the following issues:
- The most common side effects are soreness and redness at the needle sites.
- In very rare circumstances, if performed incorrectly, it can cause infections or puncture an organ. People with bleeding disorders, women who are pregnant, and (if using electroacupunture) people with pacemakers may be at increased risk for side effects when using acupuncture.
Acupuncture should not be a replacement for treatment by a physician, so make sure to discuss with your doctor as it may be able to be used in conjunction with other treatments.
According to the Pain Management Task Force report, the DoD and the VHA are integrating acupuncture into pain management.10,11
- Acupuncture also is being used in theater for a variety of health concerns, including pain.
- The Army, Air Force, and Navy are all using acupuncture in their pain clinics. That means acupuncture may be available at many MHSs and VAHCSs.
- There are ongoing research and clinical studies looking at whether acupuncture can help manage pain for service members and veterans. For instance, one study is examining whether acupuncture helps quality of life, pain, and sleep of veterans with Gulf War Illness.12
Low-cost and free acupuncture clinics for service members and veterans are now available across the country; ask your local DoD/VHA healthcare providers for referrals. For more military-specific findings in pain management treatments, check out the Defense & Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management website.
Note: This InfoReveal is educational overview that describes the use of mind-body techniques as a strategy for pain management; it is not a comprehensive review of the current state of the research.
This InfoReveal was created in collaboration with the Defense & Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management.
- Madsen MV, Gøtzsche PC, Hróbjartsson A. Acupuncture treatment for pain: systematic review of randomised clinical trials with acupuncture, placebo acupuncture, and no acupuncture groups. BMJ. 2009;338(a3115).
- Khosrawi S, Moghtaderi A, Haghighat S. Acupuncture in treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial study. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2012;17(1):1-7.
- Yang C-P, Hsieh C-L, Wang N-H, Li T-C, et al. Acupuncture in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. The Clinical Journal of Pain. 2009;25(4):237-3.
- Sun Y, Gan TJ. Acupuncture for the Management of Chronic Headache: A Systematic Review. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2008;107(6):2038-47.
- Schiapparelli P, Allais G, Rolando S, Airola G, et al. Acupuncture in primary headache treatment. Neurological Sciences. 2011;32(1 Supplement):15-8.
- Vickers AJ, Cronin AM, Maschino AC, Lewith G, et al. Acupuncture for chronic pain: individual patient data meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2012;172(19):1444-53.
- Clark RJ, Tighe M. The effectiveness of acupuncture for plantar heel pain: a systematic review. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2012;30(4):298-306.
- Hall H, McIntosh G. Low back pain (chronic). Clinical Evidence. 2008;2008(1116).
- Hutchinson AJP, Ball S, Andrews JCH, Jones GG. The effectiveness of acupuncture in treating chronic non-specific low back pain: a systematic review of the literature. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2012;7(36).
- Adams E. Brief Overview: A Summary of the Evidence for Use of Acupuncture From Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Boston, MA: Veterans Health Administration;2007.
- Office of The Army Surgeon General. Pain Management Task Force Final Report: DoD/VHA;2010.
- Conboy L, John MS, Schnyer R. The effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of Gulf War Illness. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2012;33(3):557-62.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama met with the CEOs of Apple Inc, AT&T Inc as well as other top technology and privacy representatives on Thursday to discuss government surveillance in the wake of revelations about the programs, the White House confirmed on Friday.
Google Inc computer scientist Vint Cerf and transparency advocates also participated in the meeting, along with Apple's Tim Cook and AT&T's Randall Stephenson, according to the White House.
"The meeting was part of the ongoing dialogue the president has called for on how to respect privacy while protecting national security in a digital era," a White House official said in confirming a report by Politico, which broke the news of the meeting.
The closed-door session was not included on Obama's daily public schedule for Thursday. It followed another private session on Tuesday of Obama administration officials, industry lobbyists and privacy advocates.
The meetings follow disclosures about the U.S. government's secret surveillance tactics over emails and telephone data detailed in various media reports from information released by fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.
Obama is likely to face questions about the National Security Agency and the government's phone and electronic monitoring at his news conference later on Friday.
Groups invited to Thursday's meeting included Gigi Sohn, the head of the privacy and transparency group Public Knowledge, as well as representatives from other similar organizations such as the Center for Democracy and Technology, the White House said.
Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet said the company considers protecting customer data a priority, adding, "we strongly advocate greater transparency around the demands we get from government agencies."
AT&T declined to comment as did Public Knowledge, which advocates open access to the Internet. Other participants also had no comment or did not return requests for comment on the discussions at the meeting.
Since the NSA's vast data-gathering programs were revealed in June, the president has repeatedly said he would encourage a national conversation on the need for U.S. surveillance while respecting people's right to privacy.
Critics have blasted the administration for the scope of the surveillance and blamed Congress for not carrying out proper oversight. Some lawmakers have vowed to push legislation calling for more accountability for the programs.
Tuesday's session with Obama's chief of staff Denis McDonough, and top Obama lawyer Kathy Ruemmler included representatives from tech lobbying groups Information Technology Industry Council, TechNet and TechAmerica as well as civil liberties groups, the White House confirmed.
"There was broad concern among privacy advocates and the private sector about the impact of the NSA's surveillance efforts. Several of the private sector representatives worried that the international backlash against NSA collection of foreign data would harm American global competitiveness," American Civil Liberties Union President Susan Herman said.
Herman added that despite such meetings, "It's not clear yet that the White House appreciates the need to scale back these surveillance programs substantially instead of just rationalizing or tinkering with them."
Marc Rotenberg, president of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, said his group also attended on Tuesday and wants Obama to reform surveillance law, enact a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, and establish an international framework for privacy protection.
An industry source familiar the earlier meeting also said the talks "reflected the reality of the world in which we live - a digital world in which the economy is driven by data and information crossing borders and oceans almost instantly."
"That reality carries with it challenges that, working collaboratively, we can address," the source added.
Additional reporting by Joseph Menn in San Francisco; Editing by Vicki Allen


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The Power of PrayerHe said, "Let Me go, for the day breaks." But he said, "I will not let You go unless You bless me!" —Genesis 32:26
Never underestimate the power of prayer. When you are praying according to God's will, your prayer is unstoppable. And how do we know what God's will is? By careful study of Scripture.
Jesus made this promise: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you" (John 15:7).
We gravitate immediately toward the latter part of that verse: Ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. We love that, as though God were some sort of genie. But that isn't the case. We tend to forget about the first part of this verse: If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you . . . If we are walking in fellowship with God and studying the Word of God, then we will start praying according to the will of God. And then we will start seeing our prayers answered.
First John 5:14-15 says, "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him."
Therefore, we should never give up or back down. We need to keep praying. That is why Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7). In the original language there is an ascending intensity to the terms. It is like starting off with some politeness. Then you get more aggressive. And then you aren't letting go, like Jacob, who wrestled with the Lord and refused to let go until He blessed him.
Don't give up. Wow! I think this devotional from pastor Greg speaks to us all. I hope that you enjoyed this as much as I did. Have a Simply Heavenly day!!! God bless you!!!


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Providing an all-in-one solution for food prep needs, the $299.95 Magimix 3200XL 12-cup food processor is a versatile machine that is capable of many different tasks. While a food processor is always handy for chopping and processing, the 3200XL adds functionality via an assortment of attachments such as an available mash and puree kit, a set of creative slicing discs, a juice extractor, and smoothie attachment.
While the optional accessories increase its versatility, the food processor is no slouch right out of the box. The 650-watt appliance weighs 21 pounds and comes with three different work bowls and an assortment of discs and blades. In addition to the 6-cup, 10-cup and 12-cup mixing bowls, the food processor also comes with a dough blade, two grating discs, two slicing discs, a blender mix attachment, an egg whisk, and a spatula. About the only thing it cannot do is tell you what to do with all that extra space you are about to have.


text: Hi, The team has some rocking contributors already and the feisty desktop is quite good, we are overworked for some time though and it's not easy to keep up with the work to do. The working ambiance is usually quite nice, so if you want to give it a try just join on IRC or the list ;) The things you can do there: * help triaging bugs: apport bugs are really nice, they are sent directly to launchpad though which highly increased the distribution bugs workload. Upstream might be interested by the retracing which gives automatic debug backtraces for the crashes. * give an hand to merges desktop packages with Debian. The list of packages to look at is available on the wiki desktop TODO. Feel free to claim one if you want to work on it. If you have any question or need a sponsor to review and upload your work you can join #ubuntu-desktop on the freenode IRC or the ubuntu-desktop list * maintain a desktop package. There is quite some packages that could use a dedicaced maintainer or team. The usual work is to merge changes with Debian, send them patches they could be interested in, up to new versions and look at bugs. * work at packaging new cool things which are not available to Ubuntu yet * create new teams to work on a group of packages. Daniel recently announced a ubuntu-gnomemm team that some people have already joined, applying that to other domain like the voip (ekiga) could be nice * update the wiki to make it easier to contribute, list cool ideas we can work on for gusty, etc Sebastien Bacher


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Route: 40I-I66-40I
Weather: Clear, 65 degrees, wind 020 degrees at 5 knots
Although I've been up in the 172 three times with Dave now, those being a checkout, re-checkout, and re-re-checkout, I've never flown one solo. That's the goal of course, but between all the time I spend in the Cubs and 150s there just hasn't been enough time for me to stay current in the 172. But it is something I intend to do, especially since it's a great bird for longer cross-country flights. The weather in these parts has been fall-like (i.e. the best flying weather of the year) for the last week and promises to continue until at least Labor Day so I took advantage and went flying with Gina tonight.
Heading East across Caesar Creek Lake
I was extra thorough during my preflight due to my unfamiliarity with the 172 and all checked out well. Fuel measured out around 23 gallons, which is about 2 1/2 hours including reserves. Since it would be dark within an hour and a half I decided this was more than enough, especially since we were just staying in the area. So I started the smooth six-cylinder O-300 and taxied down to the end of Runway 8. Winds were generally light and out of the East all day but I noticed the windsock at Stewart was being a bit shifty when we arrived. As we accelerated down the runway, I kept in a little left aileron to counter a slight crosswind. We were quickly climbing straight out at around 700 fpm as I held in a fair amount of right rudder. Just like when I last flew the 172 a month ago, it's very noticeable how much more right rudder you need to counter the torque of that engine up front than in the 150 or Cub.
The reflection of the panel on the window's kinda neat
Thanks to the horsepower and our light weight, we were at 3,500 feet in no time. After some clearing turns, I set up and did two sets of steep turns. I felt that I did pretty good as my altitude and airspeed remained steady. We even blasted through our own wake when transitioning from a left turn to a right turn the second time around. Then I transitioned into slow flight and made some gentle turns with 20 degrees of flaps hanging out. I had to throttle pretty far back (around 1,800 rpm if I recall) to hold altitude as our light weight made 2814L want to keep climbing.
Next I pulled the throttle to idle and did a couple very smooth power-off stalls. After this, I cleaned the airplane up, pulled the carb heat back out, and reduced power to slow down to about 65 knots. Once slowed down, I pushed in the carb heat and throttled up to full power for some power-on stalls. Again, with us being so light that airplane did not want to stall. I gained about 500 feet and we were still climbing on the edge of stall at around 45 knots. Finally, I really yanked on the yoke and got the nose to drop gently. Compared to the 150, the 172 is sooo much more docile.
Just some random Ohio scenery
Clinton County Airport, which was only about 5 miles South of us. What better way to fall out of the sky fast than a forward slip? Well, yes, I know there are steep spirals and whatnot, but I digress. I pushed in full right rudder while adding in a significant amount of left aileron and we were soon descending at around 2,000 fpm. Partway down, I switched over to a right forward slip (that's just using the opposite control inputs for the non-pilot readers) before leveling out around 2,500 feet. Then I turned towards the airport while descending the final 500 feet to pattern altitude.
Forward slips are fun - look at us drop!
A plane we saw while maneuvering - it's over the silos
Even though it's only 12 nautical miles from Stewart, I'd never landed at Clinton County (I66) before. I love to add new airports to my ever-growing map over there on the right side of the blog so that's enough of an excuse for me to go somewhere new. Plus, the winds meant we'd be using Runway 3 and our location set us up for an easy 45 degree entry to the pattern. So that's what I did, entering on to the left downwind and bringing us in for a normal landing. Everything went smooth as silk until that last foot above the ground, where I promptly showed Gina what a nice "thud" feels like.
I had figured that, since there's rarely much traffic at I66, it would be a good place to get in a bunch of takeoffs and landings. As you can imagine, Mr. Murphy must have known I was thinking that and stuck another three airplanes in the pattern. Not that I have a problem with traffic, mind you, but since you have to back-taxi about 500 feet to reach the departure end of Runway 3 that tends to force you to sit longer when others are in the pattern. Anyway, I was able to get in two more takeoffs and landings before it was time to leave. The takeoffs were super-smooth but neither landing was anything to write home about.
On the ground at Clinton County Airport
After all my time in the 150, the heavier control forces in the 172 definitely take some getting used to. I had the same issue last time I flew, although I figured it was at least in part due to the fact I was flying at night. Long story short - nope, it was just my crummy piloting and needing to carry a little more energy into the flare. On my second or third landing, I added a touch of throttle on short final to try and smooth things out. While it did help, I'm still not satisfied with any of my landings in the bigger bird... I think an afternoon in the pattern might be in order.
Climbing away from Clinton County after our third takeoff, the sun was sitting near the horizon as I turned to the West and pointed the nose towards Caesar Creek Lake. Visibility was excellent and even with the low sun I was able to spot Stewart almost immediately after takeoff. As we approached, I could see the Stearman over top of the airport practicing an aerobatic routine for their annual airshow this coming Saturday. With my landing light and strobes on, they saw me and broke off as I entered on a 45 to the downwind. Again, my pattern was smooth and the plane felt real stable but my landing wouldn't have won any awards. It was the best of the evening since I made corrections based on the earlier ones, but still not great in my book.
Sunset as we headed back to Stewart across Caesar Creek Lake
Seeing as how you can't pass up great flying weather, I'm glad we were able to head up tonight and take in the scenery along with me having time to practice maneuvers. Continuing on the 'take advantage of the weather' theme, I scheduled the 85 hp Cub for tomorrow evening. That's actually what I wanted to fly tonight but it was booked and I'm glad I was able to go up and spend some time in the 172 as the only pilot on board. Nonetheless, there's nothing better than a Cub down low with the door wide open and that's exactly what I'll be partaking in mañana.
Flight Track: Google Earth KMZ File
Today's Flight: 1.3 hours
Total Time: 124.2 hours


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With U.S. ships nearby, Somali pirates unveil a spokesman
MOMBASA, Kenya — You'd think that even a pirate would be nervous, what with a haul of 33 Russian-built tanks making world headlines, a captured crewmember reported dead and several U.S. military ships steaming close by and eyeing the volatile plunder.
But over a crackly satellite telephone line from the deck of a seized Ukrainian weapons ship on Tuesday, a man who identified himself as spokesman for a band of Somali pirates said coolly that the ship, its crew and some 2,300 tons of tanks, rocket launchers and explosives wouldn't be released until the ship's owner paid their startling price.
"We only want from this ship a $20 million ransom," spokesman Sugale Ali said from aboard the MV Faina. "If they give us this money, I am sure we will free everyone safely."
Perhaps Ali was feeling brazen because it's been a good year for Somalia's notorious buccaneers.
Although the seizure of the Faina last week got the attention of the world — and the U.S. Navy, which moved warships from the Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet to within sight of the remote harbor where the Faina and two other vessels are being held — pirates already had hijacked more than 50 ships this year. The seizures have netted millions in ransom payments.
The waters the pirates ply — especially the Gulf of Aden, which separates the Horn of Africa from the Middle East — have long been among the riskiest in the world. For nearly a year, the U.N. World Food Program has relied on military escorts to ship badly needed food aid to southern Somalia.
During the past two months, as piracy has spun out of control, shipping companies say that insurance costs have risen tenfold. Yet the Gulf of Aden is a vital east-west sea link, and sailing around Africa can add at least two weeks and millions of dollars in fuel and other costs, so shippers continue to take their chances.
Officials in the Kenyan port city of Mombasa, where the Faina was due to offload its cargo of weapons bound for southern Sudan, said the Ukrainian shipping company that owns the vessel made contact with the pirates on Sunday and that negotiations for the ship's release were under way.
U.S. officials are worried that the Faina's cargo of Soviet-era T-72 tanks and other equipment could end up in the hands of Islamist fighters waging a growing insurgency in southern Somalia, even though they're not directly linked to the pirates. The pirates said they had no intention of off-loading the weapons or reselling them.
"We don't want tanks," Ali said. "We have our own weapons."
For now, the U.S. warships can only watch.
Experts said that a rescue mission or other military operation to retake the ship could endanger the approximately 20 crewmembers. One crewman already has died of a heart condition, maritime officials said.
"If they attack the Faina it will make things worse," said Andrew Mwangura, the director of the East African Seafarers Assistance Program, which tracks Somali piracy out of Mombasa. "The only solution is to let the pirates and the ship owner talk."
Mwangura, whose organization has regular contact with the pirates, said that they were likely to reduce their ransom demand to less than $5 million given the age of the 30-year-old ship and the fact that the crew is from Ukraine, Russia and Latvia — countries not known to pay huge ransoms.
However, the presence of an undisclosed number of U.S. warships — including the guided-missile destroyer U.S.S. Howard — could be making the pirates jittery. Mwangura said that an argument among the Faina pirates Tuesday erupted into a shootout that left three of them dead.
Ali, the pirate spokesman, denied the report. Lt. Stephanie Murdock, a spokeswoman for the Fifth Fleet, couldn't confirm it, either.
"Right now we're just monitoring," Murdock said. "We're watching to make sure nothing is offloaded from the ship."
The standoff reflects the absence of good options to intervene in Somalia, Africa's most failed state, which has devolved into a violent patchwork of clan-based fiefdoms that survive largely through various forms of banditry — of which piracy is just the most high-profile.
Somali officials and experts think wealthy clan leaders based throughout East Africa and the Persian Gulf control the pirate groups. The pirates themselves tend to be sandal-shod teenagers riding crude speedboats and often high on khat, a leafy stimulant.
"We've heard stories of them going after oil tankers armed with grenade launchers and we think, what's the thought going through their mind," said Guillaume Bonnissent, a risk analyst for Hiscox, a London insurer. "In that state, they don't care about anything. They go after any ship they can."
But the bleary-eyed kids belie an increasingly sophisticated operation. Officials say the pirates use "mother ships" — often vessels they've seized — to float in the open water and identify a target. They use automatic weapons to subdue ships' crews — most of which, like the crew of the Faina, aren't accompanied by security teams.
Most of the vessels seized this year have been released for ransom. But 15 ships and about 280 crewmembers are still being held, officials say.
Officials in Puntland, a semiautonomous region of northern Somalia that most pirate groups use as a base, say they're helpless. The region's annual budget is about $20 million, and by one expert's estimate, pirates can collect at least that much in ransoms in a single year.
"Even the superpowers who are patrolling Somali waters have not ever been able to stop the pirates," said Bile Mohamoud Qabowsade, a senior adviser to Puntland's president. "Puntland has no chance."
The International Transport Workers' Federation, a worldwide union of seafarers, this week urged naval forces to send more ships to secure the region. But military officials with Combined Task Force 150 — a multinational naval force patrolling the region with vessels from the U.S., Canada and elsewhere — have said that the root causes of the problem are in Somalia.
"If this was happening off the U.S. or Canada, the minute that somebody started asking for a ransom you'd have police or special forces involved. They would not put up with that," said Canadian naval Commander Chris Dickinson, the commanding officer of the Ville de Quebec frigate, which has been escorting World Food Program ships to Somalia since August.
"What we're seeing here could not happen in a place with laws and order."
(McClatchy special correspondent Hamsa Omar contributed from Mogadishu, Somalia.)
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Piehl: The sweet STEM of success
Special to the Daily
In our still recovering economy, quality and innovative education is critical for our youth. The big question is how do we help our youth get an education that will help them be successful in a career and in life? One way is through the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program. Some basic facts are helpful here. People working in STEM fields have an average salary of $77,880, compared with the U.S. average of $43,460. The top four STEM job categories pay an average salary of more than $100,000. Those categories include natural science manager, engineering manager, computer/information systems manager and petroleum engineer. STEM jobs also are easier to find. In Colorado, there are 1.49 STEM job openings for every unemployed person, compared with 0.34 job openings for every unemployed person for all occupations.
The Summit Education Foundation (SEF) is a local, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation, creativity and STEM in the Summit School District. We are partnering with Colorado State University, 4-H and the Summit School District to bring the STEM program to Summit County, starting with after-school programs and moving into regular classrooms soon. SEF is less than three years old but has already provided more than $100,000 in funding for our core programs. Last fall we provided funding for targeted technology grants that provided new technology tools for classrooms at Summit High School, Summit Middle School and all elementary schools. We also provided competitive grants for innovative proposals from classroom teachers. We will be giving five graduating seniors iPads to take to college as part of our scholarship program.
We fund our programs through selected grants and local fundraising. The Big Buzz Off, our biggest fundraiser of the year, is coming up on Saturday, April 27. It is an adult spelling bee with a twist – you can cheat! It is a fun evening that brings together people in our community who have a passion for education. Tickets are only $15 and include dinner and a drink. We are looking for more teams and sponsors. Even if you can't make that event you can support your favorite team with cheat money. All proceeds go to our technology grants, innovative teacher grants and STEM programs for the Summit School District. You can find out more at http://www.sefcolorado.org.
Brad Piehl is the chairman of the Summit Education Foundation. He lives in Breckenridge. SEF is also looking for new board members and volunteers to help with programs and fundraising. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Piehl at (970) 406-0085 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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of the main reasons why this drug is very popular among athletes is
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PROVIDENCE, R.I – Brown took a pair of low-scoring pitcher's duels from Harvard in an Ivy League doubleheader by scores of 2-0 and 4-3.
In the first game, Brown (8-19, 6-4 Ivy) rode a three-hit shutout behind Matt Kimball as he struck out seven and did not walk a batter.
The Bears scored a first inning run behind a single and stolen base from John Sheriden and an RBI single against Cody Slaughter. Graham Tyler staked the Bears to a 2-0 lead with an RBI fielder's choice in the fourth against Eric Eadington, who also threw a complete game, striking out five but allowing nine hits.
In the second game, Brown came back from a 3-1 deficit with two runs in the seventh and the game-winner in the ninth, which came on an error.
In the ninth, Matt Colantonio singled to lead off and went to second on a bunt. A single through the middle had Colantonio going home and he scored when a relay throw was way off the mark.
Colantonio led the Bears with a 3-for-5 effort. Jack Colton led Harvard with a 2-for-4 game.
Harvard (4-27, 1-9 Ivy) grabbed the early lead as a pair of first inning errors by Tyler at shortstop allowed Dillon O'Neill (double) to come around. The Crimson returned the favor in the bottom of the frame as a hit batsman, walk, error and wild pitch tied the game.
Harvard took a 3-1 lead in the third on an RBI grounder from Tyler Albright and a single from Jack Colton to score Sean O'Hara (single), and Marcus Way (double).
Brown put a two-out rally together in the seventh when Slaughter singled with two outs, stole second, and scored on a single from Colantonio to make it a 3-2 game. A walk and a wild pitch put runners on the corners to chase Max Perlman from the game. Mike DiBiase singled through the right side to tie the game.
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Water officials across California have been increasing their efforts to promote water conservation after officials announced Friday that they won't send any water from the state's vast reservoir system to local agencies beginning this spring.
The move is unprecedented in the 54-year history of the State Water Project and will affect drinking water supplies for 25 million people and irrigation for 1 million acres of farmland.
In Southern California, the the head of the Metropolitan Water District echoed Gov. Jerry Brown's call for residents to voluntarily cut their water use by 20 percent.
"The dry conditions facing California are unprecedented, and this region stands united with the governor in supporting his call for a statewide approach to a statewide problem," MWD General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger said. "His message shows that California must be serious about addressing its short- and long-term water problems."
The MWD covers 26 water agencies across six counties in Southern California.
In Northern California, some residents of the East Bay's Tri-County area were being asked to conserve beyond the 20 percent recommended by Brown. One restaurant owner said she planned to stop bringing glasses of water to tables unless specifically asked.
The announcement does not mean that every farm field will turn to dust and every city tap will run dry. The 29 agencies that draw from the state's water-delivery system have other sources, although those also have been hard-hit by the drought.
Many farmers in California's Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country, also draw water from a separate system of federally run reservoirs and canals, but that system also will deliver just a fraction of its normal water allotment this year.
The announcement affects water deliveries planned to begin this spring, and the allotment could increase if weather patterns change and send more storms into the state.
Nevertheless, Friday's announcement puts an exclamation point on California's water shortage, which has been building during three years of below-normal rain and snow.
"This is the most serious drought we've faced in modern times," said Felicia Marcus, chairwoman of the State Water Resources Control Board. "We need to conserve what little we have to use later in the year, or even in future years."
State Department of Water Resources Director Mark Cowin said there simply is not enough water in the system to meet the needs of farmers, cities and the conservation efforts that are intended to save dwindling populations of salmon and other fish throughout Northern California.
For perspective, California would have to experience heavy rain and snowfall every other day from now until May to get the state back to its average annual precipitation totals, according to the Department of Water Resources.
"These actions will protect us all in the long run," Cowin said during a news conference that included numerous state and federal officials, including those from wildlife and agricultural agencies.
Friday's announcement reflects the severity of the dry conditions in the nation's most populous state. Officials say 2013 was the state's driest calendar year since records started being kept, and this year is heading in the same direction.
A snow survey on Thursday in the Sierra Nevada, one of the state's key water sources, found the water content in the meager snowpack is just 12 percent of normal. Reservoirs are lower than they were at the same time in 1977, which is one of the two previous driest water years on record.
State officials say 17 rural communities are in danger of a severe water shortage within four months. Wells are running dry or reservoirs are nearly empty in some communities. Others have long-running problems that predate the drought.
The timing for of Friday's historic announcement was important: State water officials typically announce they are raising the water allotment on Feb. 1, but this year's winter has been so dry they wanted to ensure they could keep the remaining water behind the dams. The announcement also will give farmers more time to determine what crops they will plant this year and in what quantities.
Farmers and ranchers throughout the state already have felt the drought's impact, tearing out orchards, fallowing fields and trucking in alfalfa to feed cattle on withered range land.
Without deliveries of surface water, farmers and other water users often turn to pumping from underground aquifers. The state has no role in regulating such pumping.
"A zero allocation is catastrophic and woefully inadequate for Kern County residents, farms and businesses," Ted Page, president of the Kern County Water Agency's board, said in a statement. "While many areas of the county will continue to rely on ground water to make up at least part of the difference, some areas have exhausted their supply."
Groundwater levels already have been stressed, after pumping accelerated during the dry winter in 2008 and 2009.
"The challenge is that in last drought we drew down groundwater resources and never allowed them to recover," said Heather Cooley, water program co-director for the Pacific Institute, a water policy think tank in Oakland. "We're seeing long term, ongoing declining groundwater levels, and that's a major problem."
Many towns and cities already have ordered severe cutbacks in water use.
With some rivers reduced to a trickle, fish populations also are being affected. Eggs in salmon-spawning beds of the American River near Sacramento were sacrificed after upstream releases from Folsom Dam were severely cut back.
The drought is highlighting the traditional tensions between groups that claim the state's limited water for their own priorities — farmers, city residents and conservationists.
Chuck Bonham, director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, urged everyone to come together during the crisis.
"This is not about picking between delta smelt and long-fin smelt and chinook salmon, and it's not about picking between fish and farms or people and the environment," he said. "It is about really hard decisions on a real-time basis where we may have to accept some impact now to avoid much greater impact later."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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I am an atheist/ agnostic but after careful thinking, I've decided that perhaps virulently promoting atheism (as this community is doing) isn't really good for society. Please don't get offended, just read my arguments below calmly and rationally. If you can argue that I am wrong, I will listen to those arguments and change my opinion.
Note 1: I am using science in all my arguments, not religion.Not all my links point to scientific studies, but I'm sure you could find relevant evolutionary psychology papers if you googled for it.
Note 2: Please don't take offense, I'm not a sexist or a misogynist. I am trying hard to be as unemotional as possible in my arguments.
Argument 1: Polygamy is bad for society
What percentage of our (pre-civilizational/ barbaric) ancestors are males? The answer is not 50%. As evolutionary psychology points out, 80% of our female ancestors managed to reproduce but only 40% of our male ancestors did so. (Link: http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~baumeistertice/goodaboutmen.htm). Simply put, in barbaric societies, males were the high-risk high-reward sex whereas females were the low-risk low-reward sex.
Males are genetically polygynous (interested in sex with as many women as possible - this makes sense as men can produce millions of sperm every day and have a low reproductive cost)
Females are naturally hypergamous (interested in only one man but the best; the top 'alpha' man - this makes sense as a female produces one egg per month and has a high reproductive cost due to pregnancy and child birth).
When sexuality is uncontrolled, the combination of male polygyny and female hypergamy results in polygamy a.k.a harems (one man having sex & children with multiple women).
The ones who suffer are the beta males - the ones who have been sexually selected out. They typically become violent and don't contribute to society. There is an argument to be made that the Taliban practices polygamy and this is the source of violent behavior of terrorists from that part of the world. (Link: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200706/ten-politically-inco...)
When promiscuity is controlled through strictly enforced monogamy, every man gets a wife. This reduces violent behavior and unlocks the productive capacity in males. I don't have the link available but a man who is already married or believes that he will marry in the future will be 4x productive as an unmarried man who does not believe that he will ever marry (e.g.) Japanese grass-eaters ostracized by an increasingly promiscuous Japan (Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/27/japan-grass-eaters-sala...)
Alpha men don't significantly contribute to society - they are not scientific geniuses or hard workers. They are typically physically aggressive men. Contrary to feminist dogma, physically dominant men (even dominant to the point of abusive) are attractive to women because they exhibit alpha tendencies - The Dark Triad of Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Psychopathy.
Alpha men understand their higher attractiveness (compared to betas) and adopt a pump-and-dump sexual attitude. They have many sexual partners but don't bother helping with raising their young; some of their young will die due to lack of resources but they make up for it in numbers.
Betas adopt a nourish-and-protect sexual attitude. They have only one sexual partner, whom they win by proving their love and commitment. Then they have children with only this partner, but provide resources and protection to ensure their children grow up successfully.
Monogamy is the cornerstone of civilization. See the Moralia versus Libertalia argument (Link: http://www.hookingupsmart.com/2011/10/14/relationshipstrategies/how...). In a monogamous society, with greater male economic participation and lesser violence, prosperity, rule of law and art flourish.
Argument 2: Promiscuity naturally leads to beta ostracism and harms society
Promiscuity - Defn: Any form of sex outside of monogamous marriage (including exclusive relationships)
Non-exclusive relationships (polyamorous relationships) are almost always polygamous (one alpha man with many women). This results in many beta men losing out.
Exclusive relationships also result in beta men losing out - Why? If enough alpha men are not available, hypergamous females would rather not enter into any relationship at all rather than be with beta men - "The Where have all the good men gone?" tirade from many women in modern promiscuous culture.
Promiscuity is the leading cause of single motherhood. Many women will rather have children with alpha men (who will later abandon them) rather than with good beta providers (whom they find dull and boring).
The social effects of unleashed promiscuity are enormous - 40% out of wedlock births, single motherhood and increased Govt debt/ taxation to support single motherhood by the State which steps in to replace the father.
Single motherhood produces children 2 to 10 times more likely to suffer from:
(Link: http://owningyourshit.blogspot.com/2012/03/transcript-of-fempocalyp...)
Argument 3: Atheism promotes promiscuity (Edit: by being silent about it)
I am not saying that atheism caused promiscuity (that happened in the 60s due to a variety of other reasons including feminism) but atheism has played a role in the rise of moral relativism, especially with respect to promiscuity.
The Golden Rule is perhaps the first tenet of religious morality but it is not the only one. The second most important tenet of religious morality is monogamy.
I have seen many arguments about how atheists are equally moral (if not more so) than religious people. In all these arguments, people assume that morality = Golden Rule.
Based on my personal experiences, many atheists seem to think that:
Morality = the Golden Rule
Promiscuity = personal freedom (i.e.) promiscuity is acceptable behavior that the Church restricts because the Church is old and stupid. Many atheists don't seem to realize the far reaching social effects of promiscuity.
This moral relativism on promiscuity is obvious even in this site. For example http://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/atheists-are-not-moral-peo... does not deal with promiscuity at all. http://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/what-is-your-stance-on-mar... has answers from many atheists clearly exhibiting moral relativism on the subject of promiscuity.
[Edit: The majority of your arguments were against this. I can understand why this may look like a strawman argument. Let me clarify:
There is a strong correlation between divorce risk and low IQ. There is also a strong correlation between high IQ and atheism (giving you folks a compliment, take it :) ).
Atheism as a movement, originated primarily amongst high IQ society. But it has now gone mainstream and is growing fast, scarily fast almost. As Uncle Ben put it, "with great power comes great responsibility". But Atheism does not seem to be taking up that responsibility from the Church. Yes, the Church is broken and old and corrupt and its practitioners are bigots and hypocrites. But, it is still the only thing out there taking a stand against promiscuity. Atheists seem to walk away from the responsibility of condemning promiscuity and most Atheists promote sexual freedom.
Morality naturally comes to Atheists because they are high-IQ individuals who are better able to visualize the impact of their life choices in the future. But, as atheism goes mainstream and the Church dies out, what happens to all the voices condemning promiscuous behavior?
We are not more evolved now in anyway than we were in the past. We are, still at our core, apes struggling to build great civilizations. We all (especially low IQ individuals) need moral guidance to help us in this struggle, to make better life choices.
Can you point links to me about prominent Atheists condemning promiscuity? Is the Atheist movement willing to take up the mantle of promoting social morality from the Church after slaying it? ]
[Edit 2: I am not a troll, I've just been super busy last few days, I will have more time this weekend to reply to some comments below. The essential thing I am trying to say is that religion is not pure evil, and we should not look at it in terms of black and white.
There are definitely good things about religion. There is a very interesting theory that religions also evolve over time and the most popular religions are the most useful ones to society, and they became popular precisely because they were an advantage to societies that adopted them. For example, societies with religions that promoted monogamy were almost always more successful in combat over societies that had religions that did not emphasize monogamy. The reason is because in societies that practiced monogamy, soldiers had a genetic stake in survival of that society (they had their own children to protect). Rome fell because of polygamy - the top politicians had harems and orgies and monopolized the women, resulting in loss of morale amongst troops who did not get the chance to be fathers. Rome was increasingly forced to rely on mercenaries rather than patriotic troops to protect her. After the treasury ran out, Rome collapsed because disenfranchised beta males, who had no genetic stake in Rome, simply walked off and allowed the barbarians to invade.
My point of view has always been "What is best for society?", and not "What is true?". Atheism is the correct working hypothesis because there is no proof for God and we have to use Occam's razor at all times. I don't see any downside consequences of high IQ people discovering/ discussing Atheism. But, we have a moral obligation (as the high IQ elites in our society) to do what's best for society. Imagine a ghetto filled with the poorest, uneducated people in our society. We have to make the decisions that will benefit them.
I don't really have a problem with Atheism, but I have significant issues with the Atheist Movement. For instance, take the advertisement "There is no God, Relax". This advertisement is targeted at people who have made bad choices in their life and have been sexually irresponsible. They are probably feeling guilty about these choices and the Atheist Movement is offering them an easy way out. It tells them "There is no Hell or Heaven, so relax and continue making bad choices". In reality, there is no hell or heaven, but there are societal consequences of your choices. In reality, guilt is often a very useful biological mechanism for correcting bad behavior, but Atheism is offering them a way to rationalize away their guilt so that they can continue making bad choices. I am speaking about this from personal experience, I have known people who commit adultery and rationalize their guilt because they think that the concept of 'sin' is meaningless as there is no God.
Also, to all people accusing me of being a sexist and having double standards, I am not asking for double standards from men and women; I am demanding high standards of expected social morality from both sexes. How is that sexist in any way?]
I am going to judge the merit of a social construct on the basis of its usefulness, not on the basis of its truthfulness. I will only promote an idea to society only if I am convinced it will help society.
If the Traditional Conservative Church (not the Modern version that tolerates no-fault divorce) is useful to society as an institution that encourages monogamy, I would rather have that than Atheism.
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Nice Suzanne
Could you maybe suggest a particular god we should start following, or what particular religious group we should change to, to get on this path of 'righteousness'.
Just make one up. It's been done before... like, just about every time so far.
@onyango makagutu - thank you, kind sir. Are you with me, which religion should we choose. Can you think of one, where we would be better, more moral, more ethical, more honest more loyal to our partners than we are now.
But, if I give up Atheism, will I also have to give up bar-b-queuing marinated babies????
I am really curious to see which religion this fellow thinks we could/should join, or should we just start our own, to be monogamous. Lots of money to be made if one has no conscience.
It is an old topic, I just haven't seen it before, which is exactly why it is regurgitated.
Maybe we should select a piece of each religion. To start with we can sacrifice whoever we meet first when we return from battle and being bathed in blood for sins I don't what of.
He need to describe the religion he thinks we should join
I might suggest the Sikh religion. After many visits with them over the years, my last at the local temple following the Sikh deaths last summer, I find them to be deeply kind, understanding balanced, and with good hearts generally. They even have their own soup kitchen...
Atheism = polygamy or promiscuity - Really? I never realised this, I had better go out and start sleeping around, clearly my three sexual partners in my 33 years including my the one I am married to fail to qualify me as an atheist, I had better get my qualifications up to date ! Personally I thought atheism just postulates one idea only, that it reject the existence of gods.
@Judith - I think we all should. Might as well have the game as the name :)
@Onyango Sounds good - Red is my colour, matches my eyes :)
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I'm with you buddy. I've emailed PZ Meyers, trying to get the survey pharyngulated. This is the third mention of this on Atheist Nexus that I've seen. I'm hoping we can shut this down before it becomes necessary to go to court. Don't let up though, try and get this message to as many people as possible.
I took the survey and gave them a piece of my mind.
Members of Digg and Reddit should post it at those places as well.
I got FFRF on the job! :)
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MB 21UP Square Medible Trays 8ML (2 Pack)
The World's First Silicone Trays Marked for Medibles. MagicalButter's 21UP™ Gummy Tray clearly identifies medicated foods as "for adults only". Each flexible, non-stick silicone tray makes 12 square gummies with the 21UP logo plus one large MagicalButter logo-shaped gummy. Our flexible, non-stick silicone provides a premium surface for baked goods, gummies, and other candies. ● Easy to clean, dishwasher safe ● Stain and odor resistant ● Super tough, durable silicone ● Clear 21UP mark keeps parents and children safe The 21UP Initiative helps protect kids. Individual candies, once out of wraps, can be just as difficult to identify as being "for adults only" as a sweetened cocktail. Also, parents or guardians could face prosecution if their child is exposed to anything meant for adults only. 21UP Trays—because protecting children is important to everyone. Dimensions: Weight: .5 lb Width: 4.5 Inches Height: 9.5 Inches Depth: 1.5 InchesGet it now $14.95
Master Bundle
The Master Bundle comes with everything you need - just add your own flower! Items Included: MB2e Machine DecarBox MB Cookbook LoveGlove PurifyFilter 190 + 73 MB Butter Tray 2mL Gummy Trays 8mL Gummy Trays Discount and/or promotional codes cannot be applied at check out and are prohibitedGet it now $219.95
MB Butter Tray
MagicalButter's Butter Trays identify medicated butter as "MagicalButter.com". Full sticks are divided into eight tablespoons, each clearly marked. Flexible, high-quality silicone provides a premium surface for infused butters and oils. Makes a total of four full-size sticks plus one fun-size stick. MagicalButter's Butter Trays clearly identify medicated butter as "magical". Our flexible, non-stick silicone provides a premium surface for infused butters and oils. Transform your fresh infusion into MagicalButter sticks Crafted of durable, 100% premium-quality silicone Heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe Makes total of four full-size sticks + one fun-size stick Dimensions: Weight: .5 lb Width: 6.5 Inches Height: 11 Inches Depth: 2.5 InchesGet it now $14.95
DecarBox Thermometer Combo Pack
The DecarBox™ features an integrated digital probe thermometer. This device lets you easily calibrate your oven for precise accuracy during decarboxylation and baking. The stay-cool external digital display lets you monitor the temperature inside your DecarBox without opening the oven, saving money and keeping temperatures from fluctuating. The DecarBox™ allows you to effortlessly activate fresh herbs to your specific desired potency! (See Decarb Directions on pages 6-8 for a step-by-step guide.) Food-grade silicone shell prevents loss of valuable plant compounds.Get it now $34.95