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In the wake of the excitement over the Apple iPad tablet computer, Wacom offers the super high end Cintiq 21UX multitouch tablet with interactive pen display technology that is priced at $1999.
"The Cintiq 21UX pen display combines the advantages of a color-accurate LCD with the performance of Wacom's patented pen technology. With a UXGA resolution of 1600 x 1200, a completely flat work surface, 8 ExpressKeys, 2 finger-sensitive Touch Strips, and a dynamically adjustable stand" …according to press materials.
I wrote about Wacom in July of 2009 after seeing their product line at ESRI 2009. I include that blog here as it describes the company's direction:
July 17th, 2009 by Susan Smith
The company Wacom has been around for 25 years with its display technology . I was first familiarized with this company through my work in the AEC industry (architectural, engineering and construction) for which it always seemed like a good fit, with its digitizer tablets and sketching capabilities.
Wacom has now come to GIS with its palette-based DTZ-2100 Interactive Pen Display, making a timely entrance at a time when ESRI's Bill Miller is working with sketch technology, and the whole notion of "GeoDesign" suggests a way of designing GIS with new tools.
Wacom's Mike Dana said the company is focused on changing the human to computer relationship. The product consists of a monitor or display, a pen and a driver. The brain power is in the monitor, and the pen is not intelligent but understands pen pressure so that the user will have a "canvas-based response."
Wacom hasn't worked out just what features you might be able to have with the pen pressure, however, Dana said that this capability, coupled with the pen's strength of signal and tilt direction could be part of 3D of the future.
Dana said that the display, which has buttons on either side of the screen, can be configured as you wish, and you can execute 8-12 repetitive tasks at a time.
There is also a display toggle so that you can work on two screens simultaneously and the image will map directly to the second monitor.
"This product combines the convenience of touch with the precision of penpoints," explained Dana.
An ESRI Authorized Business Partner, Wacom's DTZ-2100 will be hanced with flat templates for ArcGIS 9.4. ArcGIS is added to the list of formats in the driver.
"The display is more accurate and precise than the Tablet PC," claimed Dana. The specialized behavior of the pen, along with the ability to customize buttons to the workflow in office solutions make this a technology to look at.
I did note that the LCD panel is a big draw on power, however, it is powered separately from a PC. Currently, it is not really something you can take out in the field.
Wacom has two models: a 21.3 inch standard size display and a smaller one. The standard size including display monitor, pen and driver retails at US$2,000 and a smaller one is US$1,000.


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Tom Brady laments missed AFC title opportunity
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- On a night when he became the NFL's all-time leader in postseason play with 5,949 passing yards, quarterback Tom Brady could only acknowledge he and the New England Patriots didn't measure up.
"You have the opportunity to win the game, and we came up short," Brady said after he was held to one touchdown pass with two interceptions as the Patriots were beaten 28-13 by the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game.
"There's frustration in that we wish we would have done better. But they're not going to give it to you."
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The Patriots led 13-7 at the half, but they were shutout in the second half by linebacker Ray Lewis and the Ravens. Brady's last pass was intercepted in the end zone with just over a minute left.
"If you don't play very well against a good team, it's not even very competitive," said Brady. "It's unfortunate. We just couldn't make any critical plays when we needed to."
When the Patriots got behind in the second half, Brady had to throw. He finished with 29 completions in 54 attempts for 320 yards.
Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch on not scoring in the second half: "Not only in the second half, but getting the ball in the red (zone) two other times and coming up with field goals (in the first half). You have got to score touchdowns against that team. They're a tough team with a tough defense. They play good ball, but you just have to score points."
With his 5,949 passing yards in the playoffs, Brady surpassed the previous record of 5,855 by Brett Favre with the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.
A season ago, the Patriots edged Baltimore in the AFC title game, only to lose to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. The Giants also had beaten New England in the Super Bowl in the 2007 season.
Brady led the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles before those losses to the Giants. Had he made it to another Super Bowl this season, he would again have had the opportunity to match Terry Bradshaw of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers as the only quarterbacks to win four Super Bowls.
"Yeah, it always comes to a screeching halt," Brady said. "That's just the way it is. Only two teams advance, and those two teams deserve it. We've lost before. It takes a while to get over."
The Patriots hosted this game because the top-seeded Denver Broncos were upset by Baltimore in the divisional round. The Patriots had been 4-0 in AFC title games at home. So this was a prime opportunity squandered.
"Yeah, well, I think being in the situation in the playoffs, it's always an opportunity lost when you lose because we feel like we have a pretty good team," said Brady. "We just didn't play well."

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Kacey Musgraves hates the genre column on iTunes. It's the label to end all labels.
The 24-year-old Texas-born singer-songwriter was the focus of Nashville as she released her new album "Same Trailer Different Park." She has two songs in the Top 20 at country radio and is on tour with Kenny Chesney. By the end of that sentence, like iTunes, you probably stamped the word country on her music.
That's only partially true. Everybody's finding out there's a lot more to Kacey Musgraves.
"My favorite compliment probably ever is when someone tells me, 'I don't like country music, but I like your music,'" Musgraves said. "It really stokes me out when I hear that. It's cool because I don't want to be defined by the iTunes label. So if I can just make good music that can appeal to a range of people, then I'll be happy."
So far, she's on target. Those songs, "Mama's Broken Heart," written for Miranda Lambert, and her own lead single "Merry 'Go Round," have stormed right on up the radio airplay charts. She's gotten her fair share of hosannas from likely sources in the country music world, too, and even netted an Academy of Country Music Awards nomination for best female vocalist - before her major label debut hit stores.
Even the media types who often ignore mainstream country music are on board. Rolling Stone's Jody Rosen says in a four-star review, "The album showcases a songwriting voice you won't hear anywhere else in pop: young, female, downwardly mobile, fiercely witty." And Ann Powers of indie rock-focused tastemaker NPR says it unfolds like a novel and considers it a "gift": "Pop desperately needs women artists like Musgraves - women who can tell the stories of their regular sisters and nieces and aunts and uncles and boyfriends in optimistic but realistic terms."
Musgraves sings of small-town lovable losers stuck in a loop on "Merry 'Go Round" and espouses smoking weed and erasing romantic gender lines in "Follow Your Arrow." That's just the start. Musgraves has delivered an album meant to gently, but pointedly, jostle the status quo.
"I would love to change things about country," she said. "I think we need to be a little more accepting. If you listen to every other genre there's no issue talking about pot or homosexuality or atheism or whatever it is. But you move to our genre and you're like X'd if you bring up any of that. And that makes me want to say it even more."
That insightfulness, and the easy performing style she uses to pull it together, is what first attracted Luke Laird to Musgraves' music. After a few songwriting sessions, he eventually agreed to co-produce her new album with Shane McAnally. "Same Trailer" - her first for Mercury Nashville after three independent releases - offers just one facet of a deep songwriting talent he sees as limitless.
"I can hear her doing a record that's super traditional country but it's sounding legitimately honest," Laird said. "That's the kind of background she has. But she's got pop melodies in her. It's so diverse. This record is just barely scratching the surface. I just can't wait to see how she continues to grow and how she'll evolve artistically."
The best guess is unpredictably. That's the way it's gone so far.
Given her choice of labels at Universal Music Nashville, she initially chose the respected imprint Lost Highway even though it would have limited her commercial appeal. Offered the usual star-making producers kept on speed dial in Music City, she turned them all down.
She even rolls differently when it comes to promotion. The petite brunette showed up to a recent interview at an East Nashville coffeehouse that serves hipsters, not honky-tonkers, without a hint of country in her wardrobe. She then proceeded to do her own hair and makeup for a photo shoot.
From lip gloss to producer, all these choices are calculated.
It took a few years of writing and tossing out songs till she came across her true voice. Now that she's found it, she wants you to hear it - and really, really listen.
"I think it's time that a new normal was created," she said.


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Hyundai Motor Co. will spend $173 million to expand its engine plant in Alabama to build more four-cylinder engines.
The expansion work is set to be complete this fall and production is set to begin in March 2012. It will enable the company to start building the Nu four-cylinder engine for the Hyundai Elantra small car built at the plant.
The expansion will also let Hyundai increase production of the Theta four-cylinder engine used in the Hyundai Sonata built at the Alabama plant, and the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorrento SUVs built at a Kia assembly plant in Georgia.
The investment will create 214 jobs, according to the state. It will boost engine production at the plant by 300,000 units per year, said Deuk Lim, CEO of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing America.
The expansion comes amid rumors that Hyundai is considering building a second assembly plant in North America.
Hyundai CFO Lee Won-hee said in April that no formal plans are in place but that the company could consider building another U.S. production plant if the market continued to improve.


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Florence Nightingale, byname Lady with the Lamp, (born May 12, 1820, Florence [Italy]—died August 13, 1910, London, England), British nurse, statistician, and social reformer who was the foundational philosopher of modern nursing. Nightingale was put in charge of nursing British and allied soldiers in Turkey during the Crimean War.
She spent many hours in the wards, and her night rounds giving personal care to the wounded established her image as the "Lady with the Lamp." Her efforts to formalize nursing education led her to establish the first scientifically based nursing school—the Nightingale School of Nursing, at St. Thomas' Hospital in London (opened 1860). She also was instrumental in setting up training for midwives and nurses in workhouse infirmaries. She was the first woman awarded the Order of Merit (1907). International Nurses Day, observed annually on May 12, commemorates her birth and celebrates the important role of nurses in health care.
Family ties and spiritual awakening
Florence Nightingale was the second of two daughters born, during an extended European honeymoon, to William Edward and Frances Nightingale. (William Edward's original surname was Shore; he changed his name to Nightingale after inheriting his great-uncle's estate in 1815.) Florence was named after the city of her birth. After returning to England in 1821, the Nightingales had a comfortable lifestyle, dividing their time between two homes, Lea Hurst in Derbyshire, located in central England, and Embley Park in warmer Hampshire, located in south-central England. Embley Park, a large and comfortable estate, became the primary family residence, with the Nightingales taking trips to Lea Hurst in the summer and to London during the social season.
Florence was a precocious child intellectually. Her father took particular interest in her education, guiding her through history, philosophy, and literature. She excelled in mathematics and languages and was able to read and write French, German, Italian, Greek, and Latin at an early age. Never satisfied with the traditional female skills of home management, she preferred to read the great philosophers and to engage in serious political and social discourse with her father.
As part of a liberal Unitarian family, Florence found great comfort in her religious beliefs. At the age of 16, she experienced one of several "calls from God." She viewed her particular calling as reducing human suffering. Nursing seemed the suitable route to serve both God and humankind. However, despite having cared for sick relatives and tenants on the family estates, her attempts to seek nurse's training were thwarted by her family as an inappropriate activity for a woman of her stature.
Nursing in peace and war
Despite family reservations, Nightingale was eventually able to enroll at the Institution of Protestant Deaconesses at Kaiserswerth in Germany for two weeks of training in July 1850 and again for three months in July 1851. There she learned basic nursing skills, the importance of patient observation, and the value of good hospital organization. In 1853 Nightingale sought to break free from her family environment. Through social connections, she became the superintendent of the Institution for Sick Gentlewomen (governesses) in Distressed Circumstances, in London, where she successfully displayed her skills as an administrator by improving nursing care, working conditions, and efficiency of the hospital. After one year she began to realize that her services would be more valuable in an institution that would allow her to train nurses. She considered becoming the superintendent of nurses at King's College Hospital in London. However, politics, not nursing expertise, was to shape her next move.
In October 1853 the Turkish Ottoman Empire declared war on Russia, following a series of disputes over holy places in Jerusalem and Russian demands to exercise protection over the Orthodox subjects of the Ottoman sultan. The British and the French, allies of Turkey, sought to curb Russian expansion. The majority of the Crimean War was fought on the Crimean Peninsula in Russia. However, the British troop base and hospitals for the care of the sick and wounded soldiers were primarily established in Scutari (Üsküdar), across the Bosporus from Constantinople (Istanbul). The status of the care of the wounded was reported to the London Times by the first modern war correspondent, British journalist William Howard Russell. The newspaper reports stated that soldiers were treated by an incompetent and ineffective medical establishment and that the most basic supplies were not available for care. The British public raised an outcry over the treatment of the soldiers and demanded that the situation be drastically improved.
Sidney Herbert, secretary of state at war for the British government, wrote to Nightingale requesting that she lead a group of nurses to Scutari. At the same time, Nightingale wrote to her friend Liz Herbert, Sidney's wife, asking that she be allowed to lead a private expedition. Their letters crossed in the mail, but in the end their mutual requests were granted. Nightingale led an officially sanctioned party of 38 women, departing October 21, 1854, and arriving in Scutari at the Barrack Hospital on November 5. Not welcomed by the medical officers, Nightingale found conditions filthy, supplies inadequate, staff uncooperative, and overcrowding severe. Few nurses had access to the cholera wards, and Nightingale, who wanted to gain the confidence of army surgeons by waiting for official military orders for assistance, kept her party from the wards. Five days after Nightingale's arrival in Scutari, injured soldiers from the Battle of Balaklava and the Battle of Inkerman arrived and overwhelmed the facility. Nightingale said it was the "Kingdom of Hell."
In order to care for the soldiers properly, it was necessary that adequate supplies be obtained. Nightingale bought equipment with funds provided by the London Times and enlisted soldiers' wives to assist with the laundry. The wards were cleaned and basic care was provided by the nurses. Most important, Nightingale established standards of care, requiring such basic necessities as bathing, clean clothing and dressings, and adequate food. Attention was given to psychological needs through assistance in writing letters to relatives and through providing educational and recreational activities. Nightingale herself wandered the wards at night, providing support to the patients; this earned her the title of "Lady with the Lamp." She gained the respect of the soldiers and medical establishment alike. Her accomplishments in providing care and reportedly reducing the mortality rate to about 2 percent brought her fame in England through the press and the soldiers' letters. (Investigations by historians in the 20th century revealed that the mortality rate at Barrack Hospital under Nightingale's care was actually much higher than had been reported—the British government had concealed the actual mortality rate.)
In May 1855 Nightingale began the first of several excursions to Crimea; however, shortly after arriving, she fell ill with "Crimean fever"—most likely brucellosis, which she probably contracted from drinking contaminated milk. Nightingale experienced a slow recovery, as no active treatment was available. The lingering effects of the disease were to last for 25 years, frequently confining her to bed because of severe chronic pain.
On March 30, 1856, the Treaty of Paris ended the Crimean War. Nightingale remained in Scutari until the hospitals were ready to close, returning to her home in Derbyshire on August 7, 1856, as a reluctant heroine.
Homecoming and legacy
Although primarily remembered for her accomplishments during the Crimean War, Nightingale's greatest achievements centred on attempts to create social reform in health care and nursing. On her return to England, Nightingale was suffering the effects of both brucellosis and exhaustion. In September 1856 she met with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to discuss the need for reform of the British military establishment. Nightingale kept meticulous records regarding the running of the Barrack Hospital, causes of illness and death, the efficiency of the nursing and medical staffs, and difficulties in purveyance. A Royal Commission was established, which based its findings on the statistical data and analysis provided by Nightingale. The result was marked reform in the military medical and purveyance systems.
In 1855, as a token of gratitude and respect for Nightingale, the Nightingale Fund was established. Through private donations, £45,000 was raised by 1859 and put at Nightingale's disposal. She used a substantial part of these monies to institute the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas' Hospital in London, which opened in 1860. The school formalized secular nursing education, making nursing a viable and respectable option for women who desired employment outside of the home. The model was taken worldwide by matrons (women supervisors of public health institutions). Nightingale's statistical models—such as the Coxcomb chart, which she developed to assess mortality—and her basic concepts regarding nursing remain applicable today. For these reasons she is considered the foundational philosopher of modern nursing.
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Nightingale improved the health of households through her most famous publication, Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not, which provided direction on how to manage the sick. This volume has been in continuous publication worldwide since 1859. Additional reforms were financed through the Nightingale Fund, and a school for the education of midwives was established at King's College Hospital in 1862. Believing that the most important location for the care of the sick was in the home, she established training for district nursing, which was aimed at improving the health of the poor and vulnerable. A second Royal Commission examined the health of India, resulting in major environmental reform, again based on Nightingale's statistical data.
Florence Nightingale was honoured in her lifetime by receiving the title of Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and by becoming the first woman to receive the Order of Merit. On her death in 1910, at Nightingale's prior request, her family declined the offer of a state funeral and burial in Westminster Abbey. Instead, she was honoured with a memorial service at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. Her burial is in the family plot in St. Margaret's Church, East Wellow, Hampshire.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — With calls of emotional blackmail from opponents, a measure requiring women seeking abortions to first review ultrasound images of their fetuses advanced Wednesday in the South Carolina Legislature.
The legislation, supported by Republican Gov. Mark Sanford, passed 91-23 after lawmakers defeated amendments exempting rape or incest. The House must approve the bill again in a routine vote before it goes to the Senate, where its sponsor expects it to pass with those exemptions.
Some states make ultrasound images available to women before an abortion, but South Carolina would be alone in requiring women to view the pictures.
Critics consider the proposal a tool to intimidate women who already have made an agonizing decision.
"You love them in the womb, but once they get here, it's a different story," said Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter, a Democrat and a social worker. "You're sitting here passing judgment? Who gave you the right?"
Proponents hope women will change their minds after seeing an ultrasound.
Rep. Alan Clemmons, choking back tears as he talked about his two adopted children, recalled a prayer given by his 11-year-old daughter.
"She thanked her God, her father in heaven for her birth mother for loving her enough to give her life," said Clemmons, a Republican. "I thank my God for those young mothers who chose to give them life."
The bill's sponsor, Rep. Greg Delleney, a Republican, said the measure would save lives and a lifetime of regret for some women.
"She can determine for herself whether she is carrying an unborn child deserving of protection or whether it's just an inconvenient, unnecessary part of her body and an abortion fits her circumstances at that time," Delleney told NBC affiliate WIS-TV of Columbia.
The state's three abortion clinics already perform ultrasounds, paid for by the woman seeking the procedure, to determine the fetus' age. The state's informed-consent law, passed in 1994, requires abortion doctors to tell women at least an hour before the operation the likely age of their fetus and give them information about fetal development and alternatives to abortion.
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
An opponent, Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter, a Democrat, said there was no need to change the law, because women already have access to ultrasound images if they want them.
"It suggests that women don't know what they're doing, that they've arrived at this decision quite lightly, and nothing could be further from the truth," Cobb-Hunter told WIS.
For Chappell Fennell, the mother of a newborn, it's a close call, but in the final analysis, she said, it's a bad idea.
"I can see both sides," Fennell told WIS. "I think it's a woman's decision in the end, and that's how it should be. I don't think it should be left up to senators or House members whether or not she should look at an ultrasound."
Trey Paul of NBC affiliate WIS-TV and The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Wendy Ryan's musical career thus far has displayed the same tenacity and focus that has made her an outstanding teacher and communicator. As a pianist, arranger, composer, and vocalist, Wendy has performed extensively in New York, Los Angeles, Europe, and the Caribbean, at such venues as the Waldorf Astoria, Lincoln Center, and for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. She has performed with the late Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, and has opened for such jazz greats as James Moody and Jon Faddis. As a composer, Wendy has had original music commissioned, performed, and recorded by various string quartets, woodwind quartets, and major Latin jazz groups, such as Seis del Solar (Ruben Blades band). She has also worked with Yamaha Corp. of America, piano division.


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Jays sign Victor Zambrano
The Jays made another low risk, high reward signing on Tuesday, inking right-hander Victor Zambrano to a Minor League deal that includes an invite to Spring Training. The contract also has a club option for 2008. This deal won't have as immediate of an impact as the Tomo Ohka or John Thomsons signings do, though.
Zambrano is only eight months removed from reconstructive elbow surgery and it could take him until April, May, or later until he's available to pitch. The bottom line is Toronto was willing to give Zambrano time to rehab, and if he comes back healthy, the club's rotation depth could get another boost. Zambrano would provide another arm that acts as a contingency plan later in the season if someone gets hurt.
The Jays want to make a run at the division this year and part of that means not having to relying on so many young, unexperienced players. Sure, young players will need to fill a hole here or there, and that's fine, but it's not ideal for a team in contention to be overloaded with young guys. Think about last season for Toronto. The Jays had to lean on a number of rookies when A.J. Burnett and Gus Chacin got hurt. The pitchers did a good job, for the most part, but Zambrano could provide a more experienced, better prepared arm in a similar situation this year.
Of course, that means that Jays fans probably won't see much of Casey Janssen or Dustin McGowan this year if other guys stay healthy — they'll likely remain at Triple-A for much of the year. John Thomson and Tomo Ohka are leading the pack of pitchers vying for the Nos. 4-5 rotation spots, with Shaun Marcum nipping at their heals. Marcum could also possibly contend for a long relief role in the bullpen. It's less likely that Josh Towers would be put into a relief role, and he seems to be a long shot to crack the rotation — though stranger things have happened. After all, he did win 13 games two years ago.
Toronto still has three arbitration-eligible players — Alex Rios, Reed Johnson and Scott Downs — left unsigned. One thing to keep in mind is that the Jays haven't gone to an arb. hearing with a player since 1997. Last night, Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi didn't have nay updates, except to say:
"Today, we're probably going [to arbitration] on all three. Tomorrow, we could be getting close to getting a deal done. I don't really panic on these at all. It's just a process you have to go through. But, you know what? All three of them will be in Toronto this year playing."
So, no real updates, but any Jays fans still worrying about any pending trade involving Rios or Johnson can let out a sigh of relief. Although, when Toronto added Thomson and Ohka, it seemed very unlikely that the Jays were still aggressively pursuing trades. Ricciardi has said he'd rather add to what's already in place anyway.
If the season started today, here's what the roster probably would look like. How do you all think it stacks up with others around the league?
Position Players:
1B Lyle Overbay LF Reed Johnson C Gregg Zaun
2B Aaron Hill CF Vernon Wells C Jason Phillips
SS Royce Clayton RF Alex Rios
3B Troy Glaus OF Matt Stairs
UT John McDonald
UT Jason Smith DH Frank Thomas
1. Roy Halladay LR Scott Downs CL B.J. Ryan
2. A.J. Burnett LR Shaun Marcum (?) SU Brandon League
3. Gustavo Chacin MR Jason Frasor
4. John Thomson MR Brian Tallet
5. Tomo Ohka MR Jeremy Accardo
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To me it stemps from what type of shortstop Clayton is defensively. He he is good defensively I really like this team. If he's not the answer with the glove at third,we should have a better bat. Also, would Matt Stairs enough depth at outfield?
I think this is a great lineup. They haven't taken anything away from what we had last year, it seems more depth and strength at all positions has been added. Of course, we are losing the Cat and Lilly and Speier who all had some great contributions to the team last year. However Johnson deserves a full time roll in left and I beleive both Ohka and Thomson will be stronger than Lilly and the bullpen could use some change.
We got it made both offensively and defenseively. Although it will be tough to compete with the Yanks and SOx (always is), this is the year that it will be tough to beat the Jays, i think all the teams know it now. Good job JP and good job with the updates Jordan.
It's a better line-up than last year and remember how excited everyone was at this point last year?
There are three areas of concern however.
1. Bottom end of rotation. There's lots of depth here though so it should be okay.
2. Shortstop. We don't need offense here but the defense better be spectacular.
3. Bullpen experience. There's lots of young arms out there and that could either be great or a bit of a worry spot. Time will tell.
All in all it looks like a very good team. Aside from liking to have another B list starter all these comments are nit-picking.
Awesome Team.
Things really turned around the last couple a weeks. With the addition on Thomson and Okha we went from a 500 ball club to serious contenders. JP did such a good job. I like that we saved money on these guys to; sorta gives hope that we could sign one of the superstar pitchers entering FA in 2008. Good job too Jordan.
Yes indeed good moves lately by JP. But i think the biggest suprise will be some rookie pitcher to step up this year. Everyone goes through this period, when a pitcher is drafted its hard to assume how he will make up in the major leagues. So i have something telling all the hard work by scouts for the past few years, picking up pitchers will finally come through. With a batting order that powerful just a few more pitchers to that rotation and the jays could be my pick to win the east.
i kinda do like this signing. It gives the jays alot more people to step into the rotation if some goes down. Zambrano isn't that bad of pitcher he just come with some risks. I think this may be the year he answers thoughs problem. I think JP has done a great with the jays every since taking the job.
The two questions on the club are starting pitching and an overly right-handed hitting lineup. Lots has been said about the pitching this winter. How will the Jays do against tough right-handed pitching this year?


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Winter Meetings End
The winter meetings are history. Ruben indicated it might be a quiet time for the Phillies and it turned out that way. Oh, Gillick being a Hall of Famer was great news but on the player front, it was quiet.
Other teams went bonkers with some of the contracts but that's their business.
The Rule 5 draft ended the meetings this morning and the Phillies took a versatile infielder, Michael Martinez, from the Washington organization. He will need to stay with the big club the entire season or be offered back to the Senators.
A year ago, we grabbed reliever David Herndon. He stayed the entire year and now, if he doesn't make the big club in spring training, can be sent to the minors for further schooling.
Martinez is a switch-hitter who can play the middle infield positions. Going into the draft, Wilson Valdez was a lock as a spare middle infielder and then the door was open for a second such type player. So, Martinez will get a good look in Clearwater.
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Ruben is still working on beefing up the bullpen. Right field appears to come from within.
Wirth is gone and a couple other right-handed hitting outfielders are off the free agent market, so Ben Francisco heads the candidates to replace Werth. Jayson was a talented player with multiple tools and he will be missed. But, time and the game marches on.
Prior to coming to the Phillies, Werth's last year as a "regular" was 2005 with the Dodgers: 102 games, .234 average, 22 doubles, 7 homers, 43 RBI, 114 strikeouts. The 102 games were the most he'd played in the majors.
Francisco's last season in which he played over 100 games was 2008 with Cleveland: .266, 121 games, 32 doubles, 15 homers, 54 RBI, 86 strikeouts.
When someone exits, it opens the door for someone else.
Sad Note
First baseman Art Mahan, the oldest living Philies player, died yesterday ag age 97. He played one season with the Phillies, 1940, and hit .244 in 146 games.
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Mahan family during this sad time.
Outfielder Alex Pitko, 96, is now the oldest living Phillie. He played one year with the Phillies, 1938.
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I think Amaro should consider free-agent Cantu to be the right-handed bat as Werth's replacement. I believe he played some left field for Florida. Raul could move to right field. Cantu always hit in the Philly park with power. He makes contact and would be great in the line-up behind Howard. His price shouldn't be too bad and his bat could be our answer to the Uggla addition with Atlanta. Thanks, RWJ, Severna Park, Md.


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At some point, most people become at least a little bit complacent about some facet of their lives. In the electrical industry, all too often, electricians and technicians use the fact that they were not killed or injured by past mistakes as proof that they will continue to stay out of harm's way in the future. When it comes to electricity, a positive interpretation of negative reinforcement can prove to be deadly.
In this case, we examine an electrical contact incident that should never have occurred — and consequently would have never happened without the string of bad choices made by all parties involved. It is one of those cases with enough blame to go around for everyone. It also demonstrates that the rules for industry best practices are in place for a reason.
Two electrical contractors (Contractor A and Contractor B) were working on a site, each tasked with routing wires through a mechanical room in a publicly used building. Contractor A was pulling wire to power a control unit; Contractor B was performing general electrical work.
Both contractors were working in close proximity, and each had to route wires so that they passed through the dead space below a 480V, 3-phase main distribution panel. Because the building was already occupied, turning the lights out during the workday would have been problematic. Therefore, efforts were made by all parties to keep the power on during business hours.
The Scene
The sequence of events allegedly began when Contractor A, tasked with routing control wiring, was using a lengthy metal fish tape to try to reach from one location to another via a conduit.
After pushing drastically more tape than should have been necessary into the conduit, the facility suddenly went black.
Upon inspection, it was determined that the fish tape had exited the conduit into the dead space below the 480V distribution panel. As more tape was pushed into the space, a conductive spider web of fish tape rapidly formed. As the web expanded, it climbed higher into the dead space until contact was made between phases, causing the system to trip out.
Amazingly, no one handling the fish tape was injured, nor was there any damage to the main panel. Based on testimony from the involved parties, the workers cleaned up the mess, removed the fish tape in pieces, and re-energized the panel. No harm — no foul. If the story had ended there, there would be no Forensic Casebook for me to write. Unfortunately, that was not the case.
Twenty-four hours later, Contractor B was on-site, starting to plan the routing of his wires. The actual routing was to be done during a planned shutdown, during which time the main panel was to be de-energized. Although Contractor B had been made aware of the incident from the night before, there was conflicting testimony as to what they had actually been told about the existence of any remaining fish tape left in the dead space under the panel. Later on, Contractor B would testify that he had been told by Contractor A that space was clear of any conductive debris from the night before. Contractor A disputed this testimony.
The Accident
At the time of the incident, the front cover of the distribution panel had been removed. The three phases of the 480V system were exposed at a depth of 1.5 in. beyond the threshold of the front panel.
Two individuals were working in the mechanical room. While the plan was to actually route the wires during the scheduled shutdown, it was decided to use time prior to the shutdown to gather information about wire placement so as to get a head start on preparation for work to be done during the shutdown.
One man was at one end of the lineup of electrical equipment, jiggling the wire in question. The other (the victim, an electrician) was approximately 6 ft away, and was last observed kneeling or laying in front of the main panel with a flashlight in his right hand. The testimony by a coworker of Contractor B, who looked in through the door of the electrical/mechanical room shortly before the incident, was that he was positioned in such a way as to observe the dead space below the panel while maintaining a perceived safe distance from the energized bus bars. Neither individual could see the other at the time of the incident. There were no witnesses at the moment of the actual contact.
The man tasked with jiggling the wire testified that he heard arcing and smelled something burning. When he did not get a response from his partner, he stepped around the piece of equipment to find him lying on his stomach with his head inside the boundary of the electrical panel, touching one of the exposed energized phases.
The shutoff for the panel was 9 ft from the location where the incident occurred. There is conflicting testimony — and the facts are unclear — about what occurred next and who did what. Apparently, the partner grabbed a broom handle and tried unsuccessfully to free the victim from his unfortunate position. Someone else called for assistance and de-energized the panel.
Paramedics arrived soon after to find the injured man still trapped and in contact with the de-energized electrical bus. The victim had a deep laceration on the side of his neck (resultant from contact with the sharp metal edge of the enclosure) and burns to his right hands and fingers. Upon arrival at the hospital, he was also found to have a substantial burn on his head. Miraculously, the victim lived, but his days as an electrician were over.
The Lawsuit
Litigation ensued in which the injured man (plaintiff) brought suit against Contractor A, which had caused the outage the previous day.
The plaintiff claimed that but for the presence of conductive debris in the dead space under the piece of equipment, there would have been no injury.
Among many experts retained in this case, I was hired by the plaintiff to examine and explain the electric shock and reconstruct the accident to whatever extent possible.
All parties pointed fingers at each other when it came time to assume blame. The injured man was adamant he would never have breached the boundary of the distribution panel, absent some intervening event that would have drawn him into contact with the exposed and energized bus. His position was that he was maintaining a safe distance from the exposed electrical components while observing the space below the unit.
Investigation and Analysis
As is required, OSHA conducted an investigation, which resulted in the issuance of multiple citations. Most significant was a citation noting that the victim "was permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and was not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means." The citation noted that the employee "did not use protective gloves or other safety equipment."
I visited the site more than a year after the incident. At that time, dried blood was still obvious on the inside of the cabinet. I also observed what appeared to be pieces of fish tape still in the dead space below the unit. When examining pictures of the burns on the victim's hand, the shape of the burns looked remarkably similar to the dimensions of a piece of fish tape.
I cautiously concluded that if the victim's testimony was taken at face value, then it was more likely than not that he would have probably contacted a stray piece of fish tape left from the night before. If that piece of fish tape was to also be in contact with energized components, it would have caused muscle contraction and could have initiated a chain reaction that drove the injured party from his position of perceived safety head first into the exposed and energized electrical bus. The voltage would have then entered through the top of his head and exited through the point where his neck contacted the razor-sharp edge of the cabinet. This would have caused further muscle contraction, driving him even further into the energized bus bars and exacerbating both the burns and serious neck laceration.
The verdict
Consistent with advice that I gave to my client, the case was settled confidentially prior to trial for an undisclosed amount.
Lessons Learned
Cases such as this always remind me that the choice to modify or ignore those rules designed to protect us from injury can have a devastating outcome. Even if we put the best face on this incident for my client — assuming that the presence of a stray piece of fish tape was the initiating factor in his injury — that does not change the fact that the victim chose to place himself in proximity to an energized electrical panel without wearing any PPE.
When it comes to litigation, we always look for "legal causation" or "proximate cause" as the first step toward assessing responsibility. Here, we might say that but for the presence of the stray fish tape, this incident would not have occurred. Although that might be enough to establish legal liability — hence the settlement — that should not be enough to justify the decision to make bad choices. If good practices are followed consistently, incidents like this simply do not occur.
If one chooses not to work in proximity to energized panels without PPE, then the presence of unforeseen initiating factors becomes unimportant. One can only assume the victim would rather have his health than a monetary settlement. This case reminds us that in order to avoid becoming the subject of the next Forensics Casebook, always let standards and best practices be your guide and err on the side of caution.
Dr. Morse is an academic, researcher, and consultant who has reviewed hundreds of electrical injury cases. A full professor of electrical engineering at the University of San Diego, he can be reached at: [email protected].


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Patricia Araujo received a standing ovation after parading along the runway for the Complexo B brand late Friday to end the weeklong event in a city that delights in shocking the prudish with each year's Carnival celebration.
Complexo B designer Beto Neves said he invited Araujo to amaze the public.
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Hi! I am back from a week of holiday over-indulging with friends and loved ones and like most of you I am 2 days into my "resolutions".
We all make resolutions each year and correct me if I am wrong but 3 weeks into the New Year we find our new routines quickly forgotten and have all resorted back to our old habits.
In my experience in the health industry and helping to guide clients to create positive changes in their lives and expand their potential each year, the one mistake I notice most people making is that they set their expectations too high and create goals that are not realistic (which is part of the 5 guidelines to setting goals: specific, measurable, attainable, REALISTIC and in a time frame).
I know first-hand that anything is possible but the time it takes for that "anything" to be achieved varies among all of us. For example, if you are trying to lose 100 pounds do not set yourself up for failure by saying I am going to workout everyday for 2 hours, only eat fruits and vegetables and sleep 10 hours a night because we all know that is not possible. Or if you are a mother who works full time perhaps running a marathon this spring may be out of the question. I am not saying that you cannot lose 100 pounds or run a marathon but be REALISTIC in the expectations you set for yourself.
Here is my advice when you are choosing a goal: Establish whatever it is that you want to achieve and then work backwards and set up a plan that will take you from step number one all the way to the finish line. If it is running a marathon then perhaps your first goal will be buying new shoes and new running gear so you are prepared for the elements you will face when it comes time to step outside and hit the pavement. Next would be to create a training schedule that works with your lifestyle and make sure you have the necessary systems in place to help you be successful such as child care when you are running and a support group to see you through your training (this could be a running club or a friend that trains with you, or hire a coach which is something I do every time I am working towards a goal).
If it is the daunting task of losing weight (whether that be 5 pounds or 100 pounds) do not focus solely on the end result but rather work yourself backwards starting small and focusing on one change a week. Trying to overhaul your lifestyle in one go is daunting so take baby steps, trusting that although it may take longer than you would like, you will be more likely to succeed. As you start to see change and progress, your confidence level will grow and you can start to push yourself harder and demand more from yourself.
Make 2013 your year but do not do it all in the month of January. Be realistic when deciding exactly how much change you can make and how long it will take you to make the change. And do not be afraid to fail because failing is a sign that you are pushing yourself so if you do fail get back on the program and keep trying.
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"Opening Doors" � Lynette finds out who was responsible for starting the fire at Rick's restaurant, Bree gives Orson an ultimatum and Susan reconnects with her ex-husband, Karl, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, MAY 4 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"Desperate Housewives" stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Hodge, Eva Longoria Parker as Gabrielle Solis, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van De Kamp, Joy Lauren as Danielle Van De Kamp, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Dana Delany as Katherine Mayfair, Lyndsy Fonseca as Dylan Mayfair, Zane Huett as Parker Scavo and Brent and Shane Kinsman as Porter and Preston Scavo.
Guest starring Richard Burgi as Karl Meyer, Gary Cole as Wayne Davis, Justine Bateman as Ellie Franks, Sunny Mabrey as Marisa, Tuc Watkins as Bob Hunter, Kevin Rahm as Lee McDermott, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Tom Schmid as Dr. Oakley, Amy Honey as instructor and Tatum Shank as man.
"Opening Doors" was directed by David Grossman and written by Dahvi Waller & Jordon Nardino.
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Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin scored in the shootout and regulation to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday night.
Braden Holtby made 30 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped three of four Rangers in the shootout as the Capitals extended their winning streak to three.
Arron Asham and Derek Stepan had New York's goals in regulation and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 22 shots.
Ovechkin scored in the second round of the shootout, only to see Derek Stepan tally for New York to knot it at 1-1 after three rounds.
After Holtby denied Brad Richards, Backstrom beat Lundqvist to decide the contest in the fourth round.
With the point, the Rangers moved into eighth place in the Eastern Conference. They have 33 points, one more than the Carolina Hurricanes, who have played one less game.
The Capitals dominated early before the Rangers took charge late as the teams deadlocked at 2 after one period.
Backstrom and Ovechkin staked Washington to a 2-0 lead.
Backstrom got a power-play tally at 7:54 on a fluky play. Ovechkin fired a shot from the left circle deflected by a Rangers defender into Lundqvist. The puck popped into the air and deflected off Backstrom's chest. The goal was confirmed by a video review.
Ovechkin extended his goal-scoring streak to five games at 9:45, deflecting Steve Oleksy's point shot for his 16th goal.
The momentum shifted as the Rangers got a goal from an unlikely source when Asham snapped a shot past Holtby's glove to put New York on the board at 14:12. He had missed the 15 previous games with a back injury.
The Rangers then cashed in on a 5-on-3 advantage for the equalizer at 18:03 as Stepan scored from a sharp angle to Holtby's right.
There were fewer scoring chances in the scoreless second period.
Washington squandered a 5-on-3 early in the period and Holtby stopped Marian Gaborik's breakaway bid midway through.
The Capitals came close in the last minute when Mike Ribeiro blasted a shot off Lundqvist's mask that staggered the Rangers netminder and the follow-up hit the crossbar.
In the third, Rangers captain Ryan Callahan hit the post early on while the Caps Marcus Johansson completely missed the net on a rush down the left wing after stripping the puck from Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi.
The Caps had a pair goalmouth chances in the final seconds, but Lundqvist denied Troy Brouwer and Brooks Laich to send the game into overtime.
The Rangers pressed hard for the winner at the start of the extra period with Callahan testing Holtby. Then it was the Caps turn at the other end as Lundqvist stood his ground when Ovechkin cut to the net.
NOTES: The Rangers assigned D Stu Bickel to Connecticut (AHL). ... The Rangers wore their heritage jerseys, while the Caps donned their retro jerseys.


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Right... just "do something to deal with failures". And maybe add some other useful stuff. Shouldn't take too long to implement and make sure it works as intended.
But Mr. Gosling, could you please give me a cost estimate and a delivery date for the data-centric business application I want you to build for me?


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ASHEVILLE NC – Buncombe County is bringing flu vaccine to the community by partnering with Maxim Healthcare, Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools to offer Community Flu Vaccine Clinics at seven schools throughout the County from September 30 through October 9.
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WHO: Anyone 6 months and older.
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Motion to dismiss remaining counts in Zumba paid-sex trial is up for discussion Tuesday
ALFRED, Maine (AP) � The judge in the trial of an insurance agent accused of helping a fitness instructor use her Zumba studio as a front for prostitution is giving jurors a respite from testimony to address several motions, including a request to toss the remaining 13 counts.
Justice Nancy Mills must decide whether the defendant's rights trump a state law that bars release of investigators' personnel files, and she must decide how much porn jurors will see.
There's also a motion to dismiss remaining counts against Mark Strong Sr., whose lawyer have accused prosecutors of missing deadlines for turning over discovery documents in the high-profile case.
Those issues were to be discussed Tuesday morning.
Testimony on Monday focused largely on 86 items seized from Strong's Thomaston home and business in July, about five months after police raided Wright's home, studio and office in Kennebunk on Valentine's Day last year.
Saco Police Detective Frederick Williams, who reviewed seized hard drives, said Strong deleted all the email from his office computer on Feb. 15, 2012, a day after investigators raided Wrights studio, office and home.
He also said he found spreadsheets, tax documents and snapshots from Skype video chats on Strong's computer and on computer equipment belonging to fitness instructor Alex Wright, who's accused of using her Zumba studio as a front for prostitution.
Jurors weren't told of sexually explicit images on Strong's computer that prosecutors contend show he knew about the prostitution. The defense said showing the panel the more than 500 photos would be prejudicial.
"It's going to horrify some of these people to the point (Strong) is not going to be able to get a fair verdict," defense lawyer Daniel Lilley told the judge while the jury was out of earshot.
The prostitution scandal attracted international attention after it was reported that Wright had ledgers indicating she made $150,000 over 18 months and had more than 150 clients, some of them prominent.
Both Strong and Wright have pleaded not guilty. Wright will be tried later for dozens of charges that include prostitution and tax violations.
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The Ampersand Award honors the graduate student whose work best exemplifies the spirit of the M.A. in Publications Design program: exceptional achievement in both writing & design.
Since 1993, the award has involved a $500 prize granted by the Bobbye Gold Memorial Fund, established in memory of the wife of Ed Gold, professor emeritus.
Award winners include:
2015: Stephanie Zinger
2014: Megan Lehman
2013: Marie Thomas
2012: Hannah-Love Shibley
2011: Audra Harvey, Tess Hoffman
2010: Danielle Peterson
2009: Emily Ades
2008: Greg Rago
2007: Lara Caldwell
2006: Shannon Smith
2005: Courtney Lausch
2004: Peter D. Hillsee
2003: Gabriella Alfaro-Vega
2002: Ingrid Mary Ankerson
2001: Mila Javanovic, Fran Wilde
2000: Melissa Anne Allen
1999: Monica Ware
1998: Amy Pointer
1997: Elizabeth Lichtenstein
1996: Marguerite Holmes, Dina Wasmer
1995: Mary Michalski
1994: Lenora Genovese
1993: Denise Knobloch, Sheila Sherer
1992: Carolyn Hughes
1991: Paula Bogert
1990: Nancy Olah, Cass Tyson
Ampersand Institute for Words & Images
The Ampersand Institute for Words & Images, housed in the Klein Family School of Communications Design, creates links between the study and practice of writing and graphic design.
Established in 1989, the institute works with regional groups, public agencies and professional associations to bring together professionals and students working in the communications design field.
- promotes research
- undertakes contractual and consulting projects
- offers seminars, lectures and workshops and brings prominent speakers to campus
- curates the UB Student Center Gallery
- sponsors the Ampersand Award (see right).
Contact the institute:
Ed Gold, director, 410.837.6024
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The Argentina international suffered a foot injury in the 2-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday and was forced to limp off but he is confident of being available for the trip to the Potteries.
City's other first-team right-back Micah Richards is still recovering from knee surgery, so the inclusion of Zabaleta in his squad would be a boost to City manager Roberto Mancini.
"I took a kick on the top of my foot which caused me a lot of pain afterwards and that's the reason it was better that I came off," Zabaleta told the club's official website.
"It looks better today, but there is a little discomfort when I walk or run so it is a bit sore and needs to settle down a little.
"Thankfully, the scan showed there was no serious damage. I should be fine for Saturday but it will be a couple of days before it is 100 per cent again.
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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Raps on Calle 13's 'Multi_Viral' with Tom Morello
In advance of its rumored 2014 album, Puerto Rico's Calle 13 last month released an explosive single "Multi_Viral" that features Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, Palestinian vocalist Kamilya Jubran and a few lines spoken by Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks. Today, Calle 13 released a new video for "Multi_Viral" that was filmed in Bethlehem and Belt Sahour, a town in Palestine.
With the new single, René Pérez and Eduardo Cabra, known as Residente and Visitante, respectively, push Calle 13 deeper into world music and further away from its reggaeton roots. The duo have received a record-setting 19 Latin Grammys, including Album of the Year for its most recent disk, the 2010 album "Entren Los Que Quieran," which also drew from different musical forms and features Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez-López, Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, and vocalists from Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
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Spanish "Talking Glossary of Genetics" Launched Online
Spanish "Talking Glossary of Genetics" Launched Online
BETHESDA, Md., March 24, 2003 - The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) today launched the online Spanish Talking Glossary of Genetics to provide a resource to Spanish-speaking people seeking a better understanding of recent advances in genetics and genomics.
The Spanish "Talking Glossary of Genetics" is available free on NHGRI's Web site at www.genome.gov/sglossary.cfm. The genetics glossary is an innovative combination of text, illustrations and audio commentary in an accessible, user-friendly format. Students, teachers, medical professionals, librarians, journalists and others will discover easy-to-understand explanations of key genetics terms.
"NHGRI understands the value of making genetics and genomics information widely accessible to everyone," said NHGRI Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. "We have been working hard to make sure the Human Genome Project and its results will benefit all communities and all populations around the world. The Spanish glossary represents another step in that direction."
The Human Genome Project is one of the great feats of exploration in history, an inward voyage of discovery rather than an outward exploration of Earth or the cosmos. The project's mission is to sequence and map all human genetic material, together known as the genome. On April 14, this international research consortium, led by NHGRI and the Department of Energy, will announce the successful completion of the Human Genome Project. Also on April 14, NHGRI will unveil its bold, new vision for the future of genomics research, officially ushering in the era of the genome.
Spanish-speaking genetic researchers at NHGRI contributed to both the written and spoken definitions in the new glossary. In addition, the glossary was reviewed and evaluated by professors and students at California State University in Long Beach; Borough of Manhattan Community College - City University College of New York; Albany State University in Albany; Georgia, North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro; and Queensborough Community College - City University College of New York.
Featuring more than 150 terms, the glossary offers handy pronunciation guides, brief text definitions and dozens of richly illustrated diagrams of selected terms. The illustrations can be downloaded and printed without copyright restrictions by any user.
Beyond its standard dictionary-style definitions, the glossary also includes in-depth audio clips - spoken explanations - provided by Spanish-speaking genetic researchers. The audio clips can be heard in RealAudio, a common audio player compatible with most Internet browsers. The player can be downloaded for free on the glossary page at the NHGRI Web site.
"It's a bit like having your own private genetics teacher available anytime you wish to explain the definition of genetic terms such as pedigree, DNA or chromosome," said Jeff Witherly, director of NHGRI's Office of Science Education, which managed the Spanish glossary project and its English counterpart.
In addition to the online version, NHGRI is also making the Spanish glossary available, free of charge, as a limited edition CD-ROM, to libraries and educators without access to the Internet. The CD-ROM works in both Windows and Macintosh formats.
Spanish version of this release.
To request a CD-ROM, contact:
Jeff Witherly
Director, Office of Science Education
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
Building 12A/Room 1039
12 South Drive, MSC 5613
Bethesda, MD 20892-5613
Phone: (301) 402-8564
Fax: (301) 480-3897
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
NHGRI is one of the 27 institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Additional information about NHGRI can be found at its Web site, www.genome.gov
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"Love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art" --Konstantin Stanislavsky
Award-winning, diverse and innovative, the theatre program at Appleton North High School is active year-round. Major annual productions include a fully-staged One Act competition piece in the fall, a large cast musical performed in March, and a straight play performed in May. Many North students also participate in the Summer Shakespeare Theatre that is open to all students from the surrounding area in June and July. The theatre seminar/production class presents a children's show in December, and a social-issue play in May. Improvedy, the area's only student improv comedy troupe, performs four public shows a year. In recent years, other large productions have occasionally been added, such as a showcase musical for the state theatre festival, a second fully-staged musical, or an in-concert version of a musical in conjunction with the orchestra. The Drama Club, one of the largest clubs on campus, plans, builds, and staffs a Haunted House each October to raise money for the program.
North Theatre has been awarded the top honor of Critic's Choice at the Wisconsin High School Theatre Festival every year since 1999, the only school to accomplish such a feat in the history of the festival.