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MACON, Ga. - Defending Atlantic Sun Conference Volleyball champion Lipscomb sits atop the A-Sun standings and Alex Kelly's play is a large reason why. The sophomore continued her smashing play over the weekend in a pair of victories that kept the Lady Bisons tied for first against A-Sun competition. On Monday the league office rewarded Kelly with her third Player of the Week honor.
The Lady Bisons were 2-0 in A-Sun play behind two double-doubles by Kelly, who now has seven straight matches in double-doubles in kills and digs. She had 18 kills, a team high, and 12 digs in a 3-1 win at Mercer and a match-high 22 kills and 16 digs in a 3-1 win at Kennesaw State. Kelly leads the A-Sun in hitting percentage (.338) and kills (300) in overall play, and tops the in conference leader board with 155 kills.
The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.

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I am currently studying Electrical & Electronic Engineering. I wish to pursue Quantum Mechanics or Quantum Computing as my research subject. Is it possible for me to do my M.Tech. and then pursue my research subject? What are the prerequisites for studying these subjects? I would be grateful if you could help me.
7$\begingroup$ You can learn anything you want, whenever you want. All it takes is spending time. $\endgroup$ – Mike Dunlavey Jul 26 '12 at 12:21
Mathematical prerequisites for studying introductory Quantum Mechanics are basics in complex numbers, fourier analysis, differential equations and linear algebra. I think it is also necessary to have a grounding in Classical Mechanics. It would also help if you are comfortable working with probabilities at a basic level.
Yes, it is possible. Your first step would be to learn Quantum mechanics from s standard textbook such as Modern Quantum mechanics: by sakurai, or Principles of Quantum Mechanics: by Shankar. There is nothing such as research in pure quantum mechanics, though there are a small handful of people working on the foundations of quantum mechanics. If you want go to the the physics side of quantum mechanics, you could study Quantum field theory, or condensed matter theory. but it would ve very difficult for you to study these, unless you go through the whole physics undergrad curriculum starting from classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, electromagnetism and a great deal of math. If you want to pursue quantum computing it is not that difficult if you have some knowledge of theoretical computer science. Refer to this question for further information. After reading QM, you may pick up a standard textbook on quantum computing. Many universities will accwept PhD applications in these areas as long as you have the knowledge in these areas, though you should have sufficicient knowledge in Physics to crack exams like the GRE, or JEST, for PhD admissions.
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Release date: 27 August 1991
Tracks: (Click for codes to singles charts.) 1. Once 2. Even Flow (4/18/92, #27 UK, #3 AR, #21 MR) 3. Alive (8/3/91, #16 UK, #16 AR, #18 MR) 4. Why Go 5. Black (12/26/92, #3 AR, #20 MR) 6. Jeremy (8/15/92, #70a US, #15 UK, #5 AR, #5 MR, sales: 0.5 m) 7. Oceans 8. Porch 9. Garden 10. Deep 11. Release
Sales (in millions): 12.0 US, 0.1 UK, 18.9 world (includes US and UK)
Peak: 2 US, 18 UK
Review: Pearl Jam grew out of the ashes of Mother Love Bone, a late '80s grunge group helmed by Andrew Wood. After he overdosed on heroin, the remaining members regrouped, tapped Eddie Vedder as their lead singer and Pearl Jam was born. While their debut, Ten, "didn't explode out of the box" GW (it didn't hit its chart peak until nearly a year after its release) like Nirvana's Nevermind, the two albums found themselves battling each other "in a grunge popularity contest" RS even though they "had very little in common, beyond a raw, raging power that had been missing from rock for too long." TB Nevermind got the lion's share of credit for breaking grunge and alternative to the mainstream, SH but its appeal "wasn't universal; rock radio still viewed them as too raw and punky, and some hard rock fans dismissed them as weird misfits." SH
However, Pearl Jam were "the latest manifestation of the primeval power than galvanizes rock whenever it gets complacent." PR It didn't just help in legitimizing grunge, but "in reshaping hard rock" RS with its "ferocious synthesis of hard rock and punk to articulate the pain and frustration of a generation." PR "Radio programmers in search of acceptable grunge to to play alongside Led Zeppelin, U2 and Guns N' Roses" GW discovered Pearl Jam "songs that sounded great anytime, anywhere." GW
"In retrospect, it's easy to see why Pearl Jam clicked with a mass audience – they weren't as metallic as Alice in Chains or Soundgarden, and of Seattle's Big Four, their sound owed the greatest debt to classic rock." SH "Pearl Jam's rhythm section links the majestic brawn of Led Zeppelin to the righteous fervor of the Who to the visceral, distorted, frayed-nerve guitar attack that made Seattle famous." TM Ten embraces "the structured guitar work of Jimi Hendrix over Nirvana's buzz saw leads." RV Pearl Jam's album was marked by Eddie Vedder's "urgent, highly distinctive timbre" GW and "shaky, agonized growl" RS not to mention "intricately arranged guitar textures and expansive harmonic vocabulary." SH
"Though they rock hard, Pearl Jam is too anti-star to swagger, too self-aware to puncture the album's air of gravity." SH They tackle "weighty topics – abortion, homelessness, childhood traumas, gun violence, rigorous introspection – with an earnest zeal unmatched since mid-'80s U2, whose anthemic sound they frequently strive for." SH "Vedder's "stories don't always unfold in linear fashion or end with a tidy summary," TM but as McCready said of Vedder, "He's a man full of conviction. That comes in his singing and writing, and hopefully our music backs that up." GW
"Virtually everything…on this rousing debut, goes straight for the jugular." TM For example, Jeremy told the true story of "a seriously disturbed 16-year-old student at Richardson High School in Dallas, Texas, who had shot himself dead in front of his class." TB Vedder combined the story of Jeremy Wade Delle with his memory of a San Diego junior high classmate who took a gun to school and went "on a shooting spree, though with less disastrous results." TB It "gave voice to a generation of children ignored and abused." RV The video won MTV's award for Video of the Year.
The album's first single, Alive, was a "twin-guitar-powered rocker" TB which was "interpreted as an anthem by many." WK However, Vedder later explained that it was a "semi-biographical tale of a son discovering that his father is actually his stepfather, while his mother's grief turns her to sexually embrace her son, who strongly resembles the biological father." WK As Vedder said, "the song's protagonist 'is still dealing with the death of [his] father'" and feels "puzzled and burdened by the knowledge that 'I'm still alive.'" TM
Still, "no matter how cathartic Ten's tersely titled songs got," SH they were "just cryptic enough to get you thinking and not so brainy that it forgets to rock." TM "They were never abrasive enough to affect the album's accessibility," SH which was aided by its "warm, rich sound." GW "The result is a flawlessly crafted hard rock masterpiece." SH
Resources and Related Links:
- the DMDB page for Ten
- Pearl Jam's DMDB Encyclopedia entry
- AMG Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
- GW Guitar World 50 Greatest Guitar Albums (2/19/2009)
- SH Steve Huey, All Music Guide
- TM Tom Moon (2008). 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. Workman Publishing Company, Inc.: New York, NY.
- RV The Review "100 Greatest Albums of All Time" by Clarke Speicher (October – November 2001; Vol. 128: numbers 12-23).
- PR Paul Roland (2001). CD Guide to Pop & Rock. B.T. Batsford LTD: London. Page 186.
- RS Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
- TB Thunder Bay (2005). Albums: The Stories Behind 50 Years of Great Recordings. Thunder Bay Press; San Diego, CA. Pages 257-8.
- WK Wikipedia


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Ken Cook and I are working with Gwinnett Homstretch Down Payment Assistance. As a buyer, you need to have $1000 going into the purchase, but Gwinnett Homestretch may contribute up to $7,500, if you qualify. There are a few things to keep in mind:
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- Total household income must not exceed HUD lmits, based on household size. Households range from 1-8 people.
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A Modern Winter Wonderland Wedding at Temple Solel in Hollywood, Florida
With a modern aesthetic in mind, Lindsey Perdeck (27 and an associate manager of HR programming at The Knot) and Danny Schwimmer (28 and in real estate syndications at Wells Fargo) fused lush white blooms with plenty of candlelight for a romantic winter affair. "I always wanted a black-and-white wedding, but we needed some sort of color," Lindsey says of adding gold to the mix. "It really brightened everything up." She also opted for "light" flowers—calla lilies—for the boutonnieres and her bouquet, which she wrapped with religious charms that once belonged to Danny's grandmothers. "I wanted to feel like they were with us at the ceremony," Lindsey says. She incorporated branches into arrangements of white orchids, calla lilies and hanging votives. "We chose all-white tablecloths, but with crazy-cool designs," Lindsey says. "It was like a winter wonderland!" The couple had a signature drink, the Schwimmer Mule, as well as vodka-infused gummy bears and Jell-O shots. Along with their four-tier cake, they passed around shot glasses of milk with a cookie on top as guests danced to the 10-piece band. "Everyone is still talking about our cocktail hour," Lindsey says.


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Donald Trump shifted the parameters of his proposed temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States, calling for "extreme vetting" of people from "territories" with a history of terror, NBC News reported.
During an interview Sunday with "60 Minutes," he said people from suspicious "territories" will receive extra scrutiny when trying to enter the country.
"We're going to have a thing called 'extreme vetting.' And if people want to come in, there's going to be extreme vetting," he said. "We're going to have extreme vetting. They're going to come in and we're going to know where they came from and who they are."
Trump also shifted the language of his proposal during a trip to Scotland, where he said it wouldn't bother him if a Scottish or British Muslim wanted to come to the United States.
His initial proposal came in December 2015, when he called for a temporary yet "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on."


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March 08, 2013
Tri-Union Seafood Issues Voluntary Recall on Select 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding the voluntary recall of a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans of chunk white albacore tuna in water. The seams on the lids of the cans do not meet the standard for seam quality. Cans that do not meet seam standards could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or by pathogens, which could lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reported illnesses to date, and Tri-Union Seafoods is issuing this voluntary recall to ensure the highest margin of safety and quality. The specific product being recalled is Chicken of the Sea Brand 5-ounce chunk white albacore tuna in water sold at retail nationwide in single cans between February 4, 2013 and February 27, 2013. The UPC code (also known as the bar code) is found on the label of the product and is 0 48000 03355 0. The Best By date is printed on the bottom of the can and is 01/18/17.
For a complete list of all products affected by the recall, you may view the full product recall at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm342650.htm.


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Communications systems in Chile, a much more technologically advanced country than Haiti, are strained but still functioning in the wake of the earthquake. However, the country's transportation minister, René Cortázar asked that Chileans limit their use of telephones.
"There's a problem with communication quality and overload, for which we only ask people to use the phone if it's completely necessary," Cortázar is quoted as saying in Argentina's Buenos Aires Herald newspaper. "We only ask people to use the phone if it's completely necessary."
Volunteers from the nonprofit group, Télécoms Sans Frontières (Telecommunications Without Borders), which also helped in Haiti after the Jan. 12 quake there, are on their way to Chile, Paul Paul Margie, U.S. representative for the nonprofit group told msnbc.com.
"Our reports are that communications are badly damaged in some areas, so we are sending an emergency telecom team" there, Margie said.
An American Red Cross volunteer, based in Virginia and using Twitter to communicate, urged those in the United States trying to reached family and friends in Chile, to do so by text messages rather than voice calls. Text messaging is less of a strain on phone networks than voice calls.
"In general, during emergency situations, text messages will often go through quicker than voice calls because they require less network resources," said AT&T spokesman Steven Schwadron.
"During an emergency, more people are trying to use their phones at the same time. The increased calling volume may create network congestion, leading to 'fast busy' signals on wireless phone or a slow dial tone on your landline phone. If this happens, hang up, wait several seconds and then try the call again. This allows your original call data to clear the network before you try again."
Chile's communications infrastructure is vastly different than Haiti's, which suffered a near-total collapse as a result of the Jan. 12 earthquake there.
Chile is "the most mature telecom market in Latin America, and the region's pioneer when it comes to new technologies," according to global telecommunications research firm BuddeComm.
Almost 53 percent of Chile's population are Internet users, and about 10 percent of them rely on high-speed, or broadband, connections to get to the Web.
"The country is the regional leader in terms of Internet and broadband penetration," BuddeComm says.
And, as elsewhere in the region, "cell phones are far more popular than fixed lines in Chile," the firm says, with 92 percent of Chileans having mobile phones, compared to 21 percent with landline phone service.
The country was the first in Latin America with services such as mobile WiMax — considered to be a "4G," or fourth-generation wireless technology — as well as Internet Protocol TV which is used for time-shifted programming or video on demand.


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Fun Fades at Investing Clubs
Wary of Market Uncertainty, Interest Wanes in Get-Togethers; Stocks Are 'Scary'
Members of Don Danko's investment club in Lake Orion, Mich., are friends who exercise together, drink beer together, and, at club meetings, lament the stock market's uncertainty together.
Four of his friends yanked money out of the club. One member persuaded the group to buy a gold fund. The mood of remaining members, most of them united by their commitment to a nearby Catholic church, is strained.


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In March, 2012, Cody Sharkey was nearing the pinnacle of his wrestling career.
Then a junior at Winters Mill High School, Sharkey was just three wins from a wrestling state championship.
But a torn meniscus in his left knee forced Sharkey to default in his state quarterfinal match, ending his undefeated season.
One year later, Sharkey completed his mission.
The Westminster resident completed a 44-1 season by winning the state title at 152 pounds with a 15-3 major-decision over Sam Willingham of South Carroll at Cole Field House in College Park.
It was the culmination of a year of rehabbing his knee followed by success in the most competitive weight class in Carroll County. The closest pursuers to the 2012 county and regional champion were Willingham, who finished 36-5, and North Carroll's Billy Fritz, who closed with a 38-7 record and finished fourth in the state.
"I was thinking about how my coaches, my parents, and my friends supported me," Sharkey said of the moment that he won the title. "I appreciated about how much they pushed me to get where I am now."
An unselfish team player, Sharkey finished as the winningest wrestler in Winters Mill history with a 138-28 mark. Twenty of his 44 victories ended in pins.
His only loss was an early-season decision to McDonogh School's Toby Hague, who finished second in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament.
But Sharkey's life isn't all wrestling.
The son of Anthony and Therese Sharkey set an example in the classroom as well. He carried 3.5 unweighted and 3.9 weighted grade point averages into his final semester of high school.
"I made sure that school was the top priority," he said. "I went to practice every day, then went home and got my homework and studying done."
He also found the time to complete more than over 300 hours of community service.
That overall performance made the Winters Mill senior the choice as the Carroll Eagle's Winter Sports Student-Athlete.
"I put so much work in last year, and to come up short because of the injury made me push harder to get it this year," Sharkey said. "I got all the strength back in my leg, and this year, I got what I came for."
Sharkey's work ethic made the difference in his mental and physical recovery from the injury. He combined squatting exercises with running, and began wrestling in August for a Gettysburg club team known as the Gladiators.
"Cody works all the time," said coach John Lowe, in his ninth year as the Falcons' head coach. "Not only is he one of the hardest workers in the room during the season, but he's still going when spring and summer come along. He's driven to be great, and having his knee go only made him more focused."
In the most successful season for Carroll wrestling in several years, Winters Mill was clearly the class of the county, region and state. The Falcons clinched a third consecutive Class 2A/1A state championship this winter, easily outdistancing second-place Owings Mills by 33.5 points.
Sharkey's championship was one of several outstanding performances for the champs, who became the first Carroll team to have three individual champions since the 2008 South Carroll squad.
Senior Wes Cook (145 pounds) won his second consecutive state title, and Chase Cullison earned a state crown at 170 pounds.
Junior Jake Utz was state runner-up at 285 pounds.
"(The school record) is definitely a big deal, because we had guys on the team like Wesley (Cook), Chase (Cullison), and (former state champions) Justin Kozera and Myzar Mendoza," said Sharkey, who followed older brothers Danny and Willy in the Winters Mill wrestling program and whose father was a county champion at Westminster High School. "They were all great wrestlers, and it's quite an accomplishment for me."
Lowe said Sharkey's methodical and steady approach set an example for his teammates, particularly the squad's younger members.
"His teammates could see his intensity in both the practices and the matches," Lowe said. "Cody never disappointed, and came up big for us in every match."
His intensity wasn't always there. Sharkey started wrestling at an early age, then stepped away from the sport until the fifth grade.
"I just didn't like it," Sharkey said. "I was a little kid, and fighting other kids just didn't seem fun to me."
But he came back with the Mat Rats, a local youth wrestling organization where Sharkey learned toughness and how to rebound from an occasional loss. By the time he got to Winters Mill, he was an improved, but not yet complete, wrestler.
"He was second in the county in a weak weight class as a freshman," Lowe recalled. "Cody barely made the regionals and lost his first two matches. Last year, he didn't lose at all, and this year, he didn't lose to a public school kid all season."
Sharkey's busy wrestling and academic schedule didn't deter him from being an active contributor to the Westminster community. He has racked up 309 community service hours, far beyond the minimum of 75 needed for graduation.
"It makes me feel good to do something for the community," said Sharkey, a member of the National Honor Society. "But it's also fun. A lot of my hours came from working as a counselor at summer camps at East Middle School and the Sports Complex in Westminster. I also directed some wrestling tournaments and helped out at practices for the Mat Rats."
Sharkey plans to major in engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, next fall. He also intends to continue wrestling with the school's club program that participates in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association.
"I really like math and science," said Sharkey, who is taking a pre-calculus class at Carroll Community College as part of his school day. "With engineering, you get to do a lot of hands-on work, and I like to see the process of making things, of putting it down on paper and seeing it come to life."
Lowe understands that Sharkey's future success will be determined by his work ethic.
"He's going to succeed, because he knows how to work," Lowe said. "He knows what both success and failure feel like. I would not be surprised if he winds up being a multiple All-American at UMBC. He could be a national champion before his career is over."
About this award
Since the fall of 2007, The Carroll Eagle has recognized a Carroll County student-athlete at the conclusion of the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. Students who compete at the varsity level for a Carroll County public school are eligible for consideration, based on academic achievement, athletic achievement, and a record of service and good citizenship in the school and community. The publication also honors an overall Student-Athlete of the Year at the end of the school year.


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Denver Auto Show off to a rousing start, thanks to Charity Preview Party
The 2015 Denver Auto Show, presented by cars.com and sponsored by Public Service Credit Union and The Denver Post, opens at 5 p.m. today at the Colorado Convention Center and last night a VIP crowd was treated to a first look.
The 1,200-plus were guests at the seventh annual Charity Preview Party, which raised significant funds for three local nonprofits: National Jewish Health, the Clear the Air Foundation and The Denver Post Community Foundation.
UMB Bank was the charity preview's presenting sponsor, and the 7 p.m. event began with a ribbon-cutting and champagne toast led by Tim Jackson, president of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association; show chairman Gregg Stone of Kuni Lexus Greenwood Village; Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward, the show's VIP chairman; and representatives from the organizations that will receive proceeds from the event.
In addition to his appearance at the charity preview, Ward will be at the show from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
After the ribbon cutting, guests could spend the next three hours enjoying food, drink, Monte Carlo-style games and taking a peek at the 500 cars that are part of the show — a display that includes such luxury models as the BMW i8, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and the Lamborghini Huracan. There are also Fords, Chevys, Chryslers, Jeeps, Toyotas, Mazdas and Hondas.
Plus a whole lot more.
"For car nuts like me, the Denver Auto Show is a bit like a candy store," says Thom Buckley, chairman of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association. "With almost 40 different brands exhibiting at the same time, it's a great opportunity to see and compare what's currently on the market. There is not another venue between L.A. and Chicago that affords the consumer — or any fan of today's automobiles — this type of opportunity to compare so many different makes and models all under one roof."
2015 marks the Denver Auto Show's 114th year, and chairman Gregg Stone, a 30-year veteran of the automobile business, points out that he and his committee have worked hard to make the show "A friendly environment where you can get lots of automotive information from helpful, informed associates and see what suits your family's needs, budgets and desires. No hard sales pitches, just lots of cars and trucks to fit your dreams — and your budget."
Guests at the preview included UMB senior vice president Craig Fales; Todd Maul, who chaired the 2014 Denver Auto Show, and Lisa Johnson; John and Laura Stack; Mark and Darla Sanborn; Eric and Lori Chester; Jace Ratzlaff and Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff; Matthew Koenig; Danny Benites; and Earl Brown.
Tickets, available at the door, are $12 for adults and $6 for children between the ages of 7 and 12. Those up to age 6 are admitted free.
Active and retired military with appropriate ID will be admitted free today while anyone 65 years or older can purchase $6 tickets on Thursday. Telemundo personalities will be on hand from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, which is Hispanic Day at the show.
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Related Projects
The Powell-Division Transit and Development Project builds upon current and past community work and planning. Provided below are brief descriptions of related projects.
Division-Midway Neighborhood Street Plan, City of Portland
The street plan will define the primary active transportation routes and identify new opportunities for street system connections in the project area, which is centered on SE Division St from SE 112th to 148th Avenues, and roughly one mile north and south to SE Stark St and SE Holgate St.
Outer Powell Boulevard Design Plan, City of Portland
The plan identifies improvements and right-of-way width requirements that will allow Outer SE Powell Blvd to serve vehicle traffic movement while also improving safety, accessibility and the aesthetic environment for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders over the next 20 years.
20's Bikeway Project, City of Portland
This project will plan, design and construct safety improvements to this important 9.1 mile north-south bicycle route. The route uses a variety of local residential streets and neighborhood collector streets between NE/SE 26th and 29th Aves, and runs from NE Lombard Stat the north end of the City to connect to the Springwater Corridor at SE 45th Ave at the south end of the City. The project is funded through a $2.4 million federal grant.
Eastside Service Enhancement, TriMet
TriMet's Service Enhancement plans are multi-year efforts to plan for new and improved service in the region. The process will look at growth and engage local communities to determine where new service should be located and how to improve existing services for future growth. The Powell-Division Transit and Development Project will be coordinated with TriMet's overall Eastside Service Enhancement plan.
East Metro Connections, Metro
This two-year effort analyzed present and future transportation challenges to prioritize solutions that reflect community values. Working within the cities of Gresham, Fairview, Troutdale,Wood Village as well as Multnomah County, the East Metro Connections Plan relied on collaboration across jurisdictional boundaries to advocate for the prosperity of the East Metro area.
High Capacity Transit System Plan, Metro
The plan calls for a focus on three transit corridors for investment in the near-term: Powell Boulevard, connecting Gresham to downtown Portland; Barbur Blvd/Highway 99, connecting downtown Portland to Tigard and possibly Sherwood; and the WES commuter rail corridor that connects Beaverton to Wilsonville, which could see WES service upgraded to all-day service with trains running at 15-minute intervals.


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In days past, help desks trotted out their anti-virus kits when asked to minister to sickly PCs. But today they must also bring to bear an array of anti-spyware tools. Spyware -- with its adjunct, adware -- is fast becoming the No. 1 problem among Internet-connected computers, more so than viruses or hack attempts.
Often, these burdensome programs do more than monitor users' Web-surfing activities or inject unwanted advertisements. They also try to steal passwords, intercept information entered into online forms, and make changes to Internet and network settings, to the point that a computer can choke on all of the excess clutter and might fail to work correctly at all.
Spyware can share some qualities with Trojan horse programs, and that's where the traditional anti-virus vendors claim to protect against them. For the most part, however, these intruders are able to sneak their traffic right by firewalls and anti-virus programs, rendering traditional security practices useless against them.
A number of companies market products designed to specifically target spyware and adware, but most are designed for home desktops. Computer Associates International's eTrust PestPatrol Corporate Edition and Tenebril's SpyCatcher Enterprise are two network-ready solutions for eliminating spyware from enterprise environments.
I evaluated both programs based on enterprise features: their capability of detecting, removing, and preventing spyware and adware; reporting and logging; and day-to-day maintenance. Each proved to be a capable performer, but for overall detection and removal, PestPatrol bested SpyCatcher on all test clients.
eTrustPestPatrol Corporate Edition 5.0
CA recently acquired PestPatrol and added its product to CA's overall enterprise protection strategy, known as eTrust Threat Management. The Corporate Edition adds centralized client and update management with an intuitive GUI and a straightforward approach to spyware and adware protection.
I installed PestPatrol Corporate on a Compaq DL-380 server running Windows 2003 Server. After installation, I launched the management console and was able to begin browsing through the various domains and computers I have in my test facility.
I was impressed by how well the PestPatrol console identified my network setup. But it did its job a little too well: It also listed some computers that are no longer active in the domain, and there is no way to remove a computer from PestPatrol's list. This cluttered the display but otherwise did not affect the product's performance.
Client installation is done using a "push" from the console for Windows 2000 and newer PCs. The administrator simply chooses the desired machine and clicks the Scan Now button. If the client is already installed, then the scan starts immediately. If it is not, the client installs silently without any visible traces -- no client or application group is created, and there's no application for the end-user to run.
This feature worked well, as long as the user logged in to the server running PestPatrol Corporate's console had administrative rights on the client PC. Otherwise, the client install would fail. To work around this -- for Windows 95 and 98 PCs or to deploy the client through an existing software distribution system -- a command line installation option is available that can be easily run using log-in scripts.
All client-related functions -- enabling real-time protection, updating the client engine, and setting up what to do when a threat is detected -- are easily accessed from the console. Administrators can choose to log, delete, or quarantine any detected pests during an interactive or scheduled scan. They can also specify what they want to scan, be it memory, cookies, the Registry, common malware locations, hard drives, or a specific path.
An exclusion file is also available to give admins the ability to ignore specific items, such as remote administration utilities or authorized security programs, during a scan. For example, I added UltraVNC, a remote access tool, to my exclusion list to eliminate it from detection. But you cannot add new applications to PestPatrol's database as you can with SpyCatcher. Thus, PestPatrol won't help you spot suspicious files or non-line-of-business programs.
PestPatrol Corporate did an excellent job of detecting pests on my test clients. On one system, PestPatrol detected 25 spyware programs; SpyCatcher detected only 14. Anti-spyware programs often vary in the number of cookies they identify as spyware, so I told both programs to ignore cookies for the purpose of my test.
At rest, PestPatrol uses only 7MB of memory, but during a scan operation, its usage grew to about 34MB, and it used nearly 100 percent of CPU time. Unlike SpyCatcher, PestPatrol will not let you set the maximum client CPU usage, meaning clients all but grind to a halt during scanning.
I found it easy to manage detected programs through the PestPatrol console. When I selected a computer from my domain, the list of detected pests was retrieved from the client and displayed in a table. With a simple right-click, I could delete the pest or remove it from quarantine. It would have been nice to be able to add items to my exclusion list from this view, but that feature wasn't available.
PestPatrol Corporate downloads database updates to the central console machine and then distributes them to each client either manually or on a schedule; SpyCatcher forces each client to download the update separately via the Internet. PestPatrol's updates can sometimes be large, so having the console perform a single download saves Internet bandwidth.
On the downside, PestPatrol's reporting lacks a certain robustness, with less extensive facilities than those found in SpyCatcher. The management console does create, however, a text-based report of pests, showing workstation name, date, time, detected program name and category, and the action taken. There is no advanced logging in PestPatrol, such as to a Syslog server, but the software can e-mail a specific administrator when spyware is detected.
Overall, eTrust PestPatrol Corporate Edition did an excellent job of detecting and removing adware and spyware from our systems. The management console is easy to navigate, and there is enough flexibility in how and what to scan to fit most situations. My main gripe is that I would like to see more robust logging and reporting, such as to a Syslog or other external system.
SpyCatcher 3.0 Enterprise
SpyCatcher Enterprise takes an approach similar to PestPatrol Corporate, creating a central point of administration for clients. The management console is lean yet usable, offering flexible control of what malware to keep an eye on and what to ignore.
Installation of SpyCatcher Enterprise went smoothly with no surprises on my Compaq ML-530 rack-mount server running Windows 2003 Server. Client software is installed via Windows .MSI installation packages, which can be distributed through a shared folder or a software distribution system. Unfortunately, you cannot handle console-to-client management in real time, making immediate client changes and updates impossible. Clients seem to check in to the management console for updates about once per hour.
At the end of the console installation, a wizard stepped me through the process of defining the communication method between the console and the client application. The three choices were direct network connection, use of an intermediary FTP server for inbound and outbound data, and use of a shared folder on a network drive to act as the intermediary. I chose to use the direct network option, because all of my PCs could communicate directly with the SpyCatcher console. Most enterprises will want to use this method, if possible, because it provides the best overall performance.
The wizard also allows administrators to secure the client-side application with a password or to hide the system tray icon completely. Unlike PestPatrol Corporate, SpyCatcher installs a client application that an end-user can run at will unless administrators explicitly prevent it with a global setting.
By default, SpyCatcher merely logs detected adware or spyware, but administrators can also set it to automatically disable all malware upon detection. In the event of false positives, SpyCatcher can save recovery information on the client PC so that any deleted files can be restored. One feature not found in PestPatrol, SpyCatcher can "scrub" deleted files to prevent undeletion by overwriting them using a Department of Defense-style algorithm.
SpyCatcher lets administrators keep an eye on particularly troublesome clients by adding them to its Watch List. This is a great way to quickly and easily monitor specific clients for new or continuing spyware infections. Unfortunately, SpyCatcher will not allow you to disable any software from the Watch List screen; you must go to another page. Nonetheless, I found it easy to disable programs from the Detected Spyware page -- simply select the item and click the Disable button.
Administrators can decide what types of spyware to scan for by choosing any of SpyCatcher's predefined groups, such as "Backdoor Targets" or "Malicious ActiveX Components." But as in PestPatrol, you cannot create new group listings of your own.
SpyCatcher admins can exclude groups of pests from detection but cannot exclude a single pest as can PestPatrol can. Unlike PestPatrol, SpyCatcher allows admins to add suspicious or non-line-of-business files to the scanning database, which lets even non-spyware programs and files be detected and disabled. For example, if users are constantly playing Solitaire, administrators can add SOL.EXE as a custom fingerprint to the scanning database to disable it from all clients.
SpyCatcher did an adequate job of locating and disabling malware on our test systems. As did PestPatrol, it found all of the major spyware applications, but PestPatrol seemed to be able to locate a few more support files.
I liked that I could set how much CPU time SpyCatcher would use during a client scan, something PestPatrol wouldn't let me do. By throttling back CPU usage, I was able to run a scan on a client while it was in use without adversely impacting overall performance. On the downside, SpyCatcher was a bit of a memory hog. The two services installed on the client computer used roughly 34 MB of RAM, even when not running a scan.
Unlike PestPatrol, each SpyCatcher client is responsible for downloading its own updates from Tenebril, instead of using a single distributed download. Tenebril notes that the updates are small, usually only a few kilobytes, but multiply that by a hundred users, and precious bandwidth quickly starts to shrink. Clients check for updates on a predefined schedule or interactively from the management console.
SpyCatcher's reporting features are better than PestPatrol's, but not by much. In addition to text-formatted reports, SpyCatcher can save to CSV (comma separated values) files and in a form ready to import into SQL, although the latter takes some effort to set up. Administrators can have reports e-mailed to them using the same formats, or SpyCatcher will simply save them to disk. Reports can also be set to run on a variety of schedules.
Tenebril has the makings of a solid performer in SpyCatcher Enterprise. I like that it allows custom database definitions and that it can hide the client engine. Plus, the CPU throttle is a nice feature. If it had a better way to exclude specific entries and centralized database updating, it would be a real winner.
Still, a couple of rough edges should not keep anyone from considering this product. In my tests, PestPatrol emerged ahead by a nose due to its slightly more comprehensive results, but both solutions proved to be effective tools for keeping spyware and adware off enterprise networks.
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Market Research Analyst: Industrial Manufacturing
NOTE: This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant!Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: In this role, you will conduct investigative research and interviews via outbound calls. You will update, gather and verify information, as well as conduct quality control activities and enter data into a database. This position requires an extensive amount of phone usage, as well as the ability to utilize critical thinking skills to investigate the information provided by interviewees. Candidates with backgrounds in collections, market research, detective work, and telemarketing, as well as backgrounds in the industrial manufacturing industry are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions Statements
* Conduct surveys and collect data using methods such as phone interviews,internet research techniques and review of industry publications.
* Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis and client usage.
* Perform data entry into database and other clerical work as required for task completion.
* Collaborate with other researchers to implement and complete survey research.
Job Qualifications:
* Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
* Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
* Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
* Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
* Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
* Self Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
* Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
* Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
* Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
* Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: One to two years related experience conducting outbound calls
Computer Skills: One or more years experience with technology including computer systems is required. The ability to quickly learn new software is required. Prior work experience in database entry work is preferred.
Other Requirements: One or more years experience using the phone as a business tool required, preferably completing outbound phone calls.
Other Physical Requirements: Vision (Near) & Sense of Sound (Conduct Phone Interviews)
Work Environment: General office environment with favorable lighting and temperature, no hazardous or unpleasant conditions.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To build a diverse workforce Industrial Info Resources encourages applications from individuals with disabilities,minorities, veterans, and women. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.How to Apply
- Posted by: Industrial Info Resources
- Company: Industrial Info Resources
- Location: Sugar Land, Texas, United States
- Job type: Full-Time
- Salary: 40,000 - 60,000
- Job category: Administrative / Clerical
- Tags: administrative - interview - Investigations - outbound calls - Research
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How to Customize Spotlight in Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Searching
The Mac OS X with Snow Leopard Spotlight feature has its own pane within System Preferences. You can use it to help you customize Spotlight to search just the way you want to search. Click the System Preferences icon (look for the gears) in the Dock and then click the Spotlight icon (under Personal) to display these settings.
Click the Search Results tab to
Determine which categories appear in the Spotlight menu and Results window: For example, if you don't use any presentation software on your Mac, you can clear the check box next to Presentations to disable this category (thereby making more room for other categories that you will use).
Determine the order that categories appear in the Spotlight menu and Results window: Drag the categories to the order in which you want them to appear in the Spotlight menu and window. For example, you could move the Documents and System Preferences categories to appear higher in the list if you use them most often.
Specify the Spotlight menu and Spotlight Results window keyboard shortcuts: You can enable or disable either keyboard shortcut and choose the key combination from the pop-up menu.
Click the Privacy tab to specify disks and folders that should never be listed as results in a Spotlight search. The disks and folders that you add on this list won't appear even if you are the one performing the search. (This is a great idea for folders and removable hard drives that you use to store sensitive information, such as medical records.)
To add locations that you want to keep private, click the Add button (bearing a plus sign) and navigate to the desired location. Click the location to select it and then click Choose. (Alternatively, you can drag folders or disks directly from a Finder window and drop them into the pane.)


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|Courtesy Jack Cavanaugh - Kent, WA
For more great posts visit my friends at Sepia Saturday.
|Courtesy Jack Cavanaugh - Kent, WA
Very cool detective work! I agree that, side by side, it appears to be Millie.ReplyDelete
after reading your post I went to google maps street view to see if I could find this house. I think I did. It is on the corner of Clay St. and Ohio St. There is a screened porch now but the corner entrance is still there. If you google Ohio & Clay St, Sidney Town, Iowa It will show you the house.ReplyDelete
That house is so interesting with it's door placed on the corner. I don't think I've ever seen another like it.ReplyDelete
Cool - so, how did you run across this postcard?ReplyDelete
Kristin - I hadn't even thought of that! How cool, thank you!
Leah - Thanks for the input!
Barbara - I hadn't noticed that. Thanks!
Sean - As I explained in an earlier post, I took my mom to visit her relatives in Washington last Spring. Her cousin allowed me to scan his mother's family photo albums. This was one of the photos in there.
Thanks for visiting!!!
This is so interesting, I have learnt so much on how to date a photo. Little by little you have been able to narrow the date down to a very small window of time.
I think you are right in who you say they are after looking very closely at these photos. What wonderful photos to have of your family.
Marilyn - Thanks for commenting! There is so much more that you can do to date a photo if you use the clothes and hairstyles. I didn't need to in this case, but it can really help if you don't have other clues.ReplyDelete
I wanted you to know that I've enjoyed your blog enormously and have shared the Ancestor Approved award with you. Thanks for such great reads! http://nolichuckyroots.blogspot.com/2010/12/blogging-heaven-carnivals-calendars-and.htmlReplyDelete
Great detective work, CeCe. In the first photo, I think Abraham looks like Burt Lancaster, don't you? I think the house with the door on the corner is quite charming. I would like to go inside.ReplyDelete
Me too, Nancy. Thanks to Kristin discovering the house is still standing, I have hopes to do just that- when I can get out to Iowa! Thanks for commenting. I really appreciate the feedback.
your skills always amaze me!!
great find for you.
if you do go to IOWA,
take a pic and post it so we can compare.
Thanks for the interesting post. Were you able to take a scan of the backside of the postcard also? Real Photo postcards had markings on them (around the stamp box, where the postage stamp would go. This can help narrow down the date of the postcard. More info here: http://www.playle.com/realphoto/ReplyDelete


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Apple's Record iPhone Sales, and More
What's News: Apple sells nine million new iPhones in its first three days. Explosions rock a Nairobi mall as Kenyan forces move to end a seige that is in its third day. Cable, Netflix and 'Modern Family' win at the Emmys. Joanne Po reports.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... the air for Apple this is what's news I'm WS J live I'm Joann Co ... shares of Apple are jumping Monday after the tech giant self ... nine million of its latest Ifo was in their first three-day as CEO Tim Cook says that demand has been incredible and that the you sold out of their initial supplies of the I phone five S which is the more expensive model ... the company however did not break out the sales by model ... Apple also says that more than two hundred million ILS devices are now running on its new Iowa's seven system which is the company's first major design overhaul ... of the mobile operating system since two thousandseven ... black smoke is billowing over the Westgate mall in a row the canyon Monday followed a large explosion ... since Saturday the upscale shopping mall has been the site of a standoff between Canyon forces ... and fighters linked me out he had backed Somali Terra Group ... also bought ... at the sixty nine people including canyons and foreigners have been killed ... since attackers armed with assault weapons and grenades stormed the mall ... officials believe their ten to fifteen attackers still inside ... the Red Cross estimates that there are at least forty seven people ... were believed ... still to be trapped them on ... cable in that place in modern family of the big winners at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night ... AMC's Breaking Bad winning best drama for the first time ... and best supporting actress prize ... for Pentagon Netflix's House of Cards taking the best director award ... and a stronger showing also for HBO with top price is going to be too chilly ... to me is Dr this and the new terms Jeff Daniels ABC's Modern Family waiting for the best nominee for the fourth consecutive year ... looking keep us anomaly this is about as rapid and what's his I'm WS J last I'm Joann Co ...


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Mike Callahan's Chesapeake Driftwood Tree
Mike Callahan was searching for creative ways to trim his Christmas tree this year. The president of the Southern Maryland Audubon Society wanted a unique, nature-themed tree that he created with his own hands. When a friend suggested using what Chesapeake Bay had to offer, Callahan hit the beaches, hunting and gathering for his creation. At home, he put his hands and mind to work.
Sticking with his nature theme, Callahan's bird and owl ornaments are threaded with fishing line hangers. Sea glass glued onto the driftwood adds sparkle. A starfish tops it off.
Callahan was so pleased with his tree that he's decided to make more to give for Christmas gifts next year. Here's how to make your own.
You need only a few tools to duplicate his creation:
Driftwood pieces, in varying lengths. (Callahan's three-foot tree took about 30 pieces.) A drill. A permanent marker for numbering A threaded rod one-quarter-inch thick (in three- or six-foot length) for the pole. A buoy for the tree stand.
Lay out the driftwood in a tree-shaped pattern. Number the pieces in order of assembly. Drill holes in the center of each piece of driftwood; no measuring required. Follow your numerical order in fitting the pieces onto the threaded rod set on the buoy base. Secure with a bolt and washer.


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|Apple Announces the iPhone 4S, iCloud and More
|Wednesday, 05 October 2011
Yesterday was a big one for Apple. They brought out some new iPods, a brand new iPhone, and unveiled some new apps and services that will be made available in the future. What might be most interesting to audiophiles, though, is iCloud. With iCloud, every music purchase you make through iTunes will be automatically synced up with your compatible devices. That means your iPod, iPhone, iPad and home computer will all automatically download the tracks you buy without needing to be started manually.
As nice a feature as that is, iTunes Match could be even cooler. Let's say you've got a big music collection that's full of different bitrates and audio quality. iTunes Match identifies which of those tracks are available on iTunes and lets you stream those songs to any of your devices. Instead of your original files, you'll be listening to 256 Kbps AAC music. That's a nice setup if your original is of subpar quality.
And of course, we can't forget to mention the iPhone 4S. It's a bit of an iterative upgrade all things considered. The screen is the same and the audio hasn't changed - though Apple promises improved call quality. The most interesting features are the new still camera that's better in low light situations, 1080p video recording and a dual-core A5 chip that increases the speed of the phone dramatically.
iCloud will be available for free on October 12th. The iPhone 4S comes out October 14th at $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB and $399 for 64GB. iTunes Match comes late October and will run $24.99 a year.


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Vinpocetine is a chemical derived from vincamine, a constituent found in the leaves of common periwinkle ( Vinca minor L.), as well as the seeds of various African plants. It is used as a treatment for memory loss and mental impairment.
Developed in Hungary over 20 years ago, vinpocetine is sold in Europe as a drug under the name Cavinton. In the United States it is available as a "dietary supplement," although the substance probably doesn't fit that category by any rational definition. Vinpocetine doesn't exist to any significant extent in nature. Producing it requires significant chemical work performed in the laboratory.
What Is Vinpocetine Used for Today?
Some evidence supports the idea that vinpocetine can enhance memory and mental function, especially in those with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. It is also widely marketed for enhancing memory in healthy people, but there is no real evidence that it is helpful for this purpose.
It has been hypothesized that vinpocetine helps people with Alzheimer's disease by enhancing blood flow in the brain, safeguarding brain cells against damage, and inhibiting a substance known as phosphodiesterase.1-3
Based on these proposed actions, vinpocetine has also been tried as a treatment for reducing brain damage following strokes.
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Vinpocetine?
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Conditions (Dementia)
A 16-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 203 individuals with mild to moderate dementia found significant benefit in the treated group.4 Benefits have been seen in other studies as well.5-10 However, a major review found that overall the evidence that it works remains too weak to rely upon, due to limitations in study quality.19
In a single-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 30 individuals who had just experienced a stroke received either placebo or vinpocetine along with conventional treatment for 30 days.11 The results showed that participants in the vinpocetine group experienced a significantly reduced level of residual disability as measured at 3 months.
A few other studies, some of poor design, also provide suggestive evidence that vinpocetine may be helpful for strokes.12,16,17,20 However, much of the existing evidence is too preliminary to rely on,18 and a recent review combining two relatively high quality studies involving 63 subjects was unable to determine whether or not vinpocetine provided any benefit for stroke patients.21
Note : People who have had strokes are sometimes advised to take blood thinning drugs. There are concerns that vinpocetine may interact adversely with some medications of this type. See Safety Issues below.
The usual dose of vinpocetine is 10 mg capsules 3 times per day, although dosages ranging from half to twice that amount have been used in studies. Vinpocetine reportedly is better absorbed when taken with a meal.13
Safety Issues
No serious side effects have been reported in any of the clinical trials. However, there is one case report of vinpocetine apparently causing agranulocytosis (loss of certain white blood cells).15
Vinpocetine inhibits blood platelets from forming clots,1 and for this reason it could cause problems if it is taken by individuals with bleeding problems, during the period immediately before or after surgery or labor and delivery, or in combination with medications or natural substances that also affect platelet activity, such as:
The drug warfarin (Coumadin) affects blood clotting, but not through actions on platelets. One study found only a minimal interaction between warfarin and vinpocetine. Interestingly, it was in the direction of decreased clotting.14 Nonetheless, combination therapy with vinpocetine and warfarin should not be attempted except under the supervision of a physician.
Safety in pregnant or nursing women, young children, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established.
Interactions You Should Know About
If you are taking:
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2. Miyazaki M. The effect of a cerebral vasodilator, vinpocetine, on cerebral vascular resistance evaluated by the Doppler ultrasonic technique in patients with cerebrovascular diseases. Angiology. 1995;46:53-58.
3. Bereczki D, Fekete I. A systematic review of vinpocetine therapy in acute ischaemic stroke. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1999;55:349-352.
4. Hindmarch I, Fuchs HH, Erzigkeit H. Efficacy and tolerance of vinpocetine in ambulant patients suffering from mild to moderate organic psychosyndromes. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 1991;6:31-43.
5. Balestreri R, Fontana L, Astengo F. A double-blind placebo controlled evaluation of the safety and efficacy of vinpocetine in the treatment of patients with chronic vascular senile cerebral dysfunction. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1987;35:425-430.
6. Dragunow M, Faull RL. Neuroprotective effects of adenosine. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 1988;9:193-194.
7. Fenzl E, Apecechea M, Schaltenbrand R, et al. Efficacy and tolerance of vinpocetine administered intravenously, in addition of standard therapy, to patients suffering from an apoplectic insult. In: Krieglstein J, ed. Pharmacology of Cerebral Ischemia: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Pharmacology of Cerebral Ischemia. New York, NY: Elsevier Science Publishers; 1986:430-434.
8. Manconi E, Binaghi F, Pitzus F. A double-blind clinical trial of vinpocetine in the treatment of cerebral insufficiency of vascular and degenrative origin. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 1986;30:702-709. Cited by: Hindmarch I, Fuchs HH, Erzigkeit H. Efficacy and tolerance of vinpocetine in ambulant patients suffering from mild to moderate organic psychosyndromes. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 1991;6:31-43.
9. Peruzza M, DeJacobis M. A double-blind placebo controlled evaluation of the efficacy and safety of vinpocetine in the treatment of patients with chronic vascular or degenerative senile cerebral dysfunction. Adv Ther.1986;3:201-209. Cited by: Hindmarch I, Fuchs HH, Erzigkeit H. Efficacy and tolerance of vinpocetine in ambulant patients suffering from mild to moderate organic psychosyndromes. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 1991;6:31-43.
10. Blaha L, Erzigkeit H, Adamczyk A, et al. Clinical evidence of the effectiveness of vinpocetine in the treatment of organic psychosyndrome. Hum Psychopharmacol. 1989;4:103-111. Cited by: Hindmarch I, Fuchs HH, Erzigkeit H. Efficacy and tolerance of vinpocetine in ambulant patients suffering from mild to moderate organic psychosyndromes. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 1991;6:31-43.
11. Feigin VL, Doronin BM, Popova TF, et al. Vinpocetine treatment in acute ischaemic stroke: a pilot single-blind randomized clinical trial. Eur J Neurol. 2001;8:81-85.
12. Bereczki D, Fekete I. A systematic review of vinpocetine therapy in acute ischaemic stroke. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1999;55:349-352.
13. Lohmann A, Dingler E, Sommer W, et al. Bioavailability of vinpocetine and interference of the time of application with food intake. Arzneimittelforschung. 1992;42:914-917.
14. Hitzenberger G, Sommer W, Grandt R. Influence of vinpocetine on warfarin-induced inhibition of coagulation. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol. 1990;28:323-328.
15. Shimizu Y, Saitoh K, Nakayama M, et al. Agranulocytosis induced by vinpocetine. Medicine Online [serial online]. Available at: http://www.priory.com/med/vinpocetine.htm. Accessed July 20, 2002.
16. Feigin VL, Doronin BM, Popova TF, Gribatcheva EV, Tchervov DV. Vinpocetine treatment in acute ischaemic stroke: a pilot single-blind randomized clinical trial. Eur J Neurol. 2001;8:81-85.
17. Bonoczk P, Panczel G, Nagy Z. Vinpocetine increases cerebral blood flow and oxygenation in stroke patients: a near infrared spectroscopy and transcranial Doppler study. Eur J Ultrasound. 2002;15(1-2):85-91.
18. Bereczki D, Fekete I. Vinpocetine for acute ischaemic stroke. In The Cochrane Library. Oxford, England: Update Software; 2000.
19. Szatmari SZ, Whitehouse PJ. Vinpocetine for cognitive impairment and dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(1):CD003119
20. Szilagyi G, Nagy Z, Balkay L, et al. Effects of vinpocetine on the redistribution of cerebral blood flow and glucose metabolism in chronic ischemic stroke patients: a PET study. J Neurol Sci. 2005;229-230:275-84.
21. Bereczki D, Fekete I. Vinpocetine for acute ischaemic stroke. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(1):CD000480.
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When you plant bookcases near an enchanting table, it increases its power because of magics. What does this actually mean when I go to enchant items? If I have more bookcases will my enchantments, other things equal, be better, or does it just raise the limit on possible enchantments?
And more nitpicky, what about the "between" cases: There are overlapping ranges where you can get (for example) Sharpness II and III (lets pretend 15-18). If the presented enchantments were between 15 and 18 levels, would it be impossible to get III without X bookcases?


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The shop was there for many years but is now sadly closed its doors as many of the small corner shops have. It was an owned by an old lady called Ma Thickett when I was a teenager. She was notorious for selling 1 cigarette and 2 matches in a 2 oz triangular paper sweet bag to the older "braver" kids on the way to Hyde Town Hall disco on a Thursday night.
Not guilty, Mum , if you're reading this ;-)
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Kelly Olynyk scored 13 points, helping No. 10 Gonzaga extended its home winning streak against San Francisco to 24 games with a 66-52 victory on Saturday night.
Elias Harris had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Gonzaga (19-2, 6-0 West Coast Conference) and Kevin Pangos added 11 points. Gonzaga made 45 percent of its shots and was 8 of 20 from 3-point range.
Chris Adams led San Francisco (9-12, 2-6) with nine points and Avry Holmes scored eight. The Dons turned the ball over 17 times and were 9 of 24 from behind the arc.
Gonzaga built a 43-21 halftime lead, but started out sloppy in the second half. The Bulldogs made only one basket in the first four minutes.


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Whether you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, you will want to give your baby a healthy start.
You need to have regular visits with your healthcare provider and they are very important for your baby and you. Some things are better avoided during pregnancy, such as smoking or drinking. Some medicines can also be a problem, even ones that a doctor prescribed. You will need to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet. In early pregnancy, you may get morning sickness, or nausea. You may also be tired and need more rest.
Your body will change as your baby grows during the nine months of your pregnancy. Don't hesitate to call your health care provider if something is bothering or worrying you.
During pregnancy, our bodies experience countless wonderful, often unexpected, changes. Many women have questions about how these changes might affect their daily routines and relationships. Find out how to balance your life while maintaining good physical and mental health.
"A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years and in your heart till the day you die." Mary Mason
Compiled by Bruce Abramson
This usage is seen in most medical dictionaries (examined at the library of the World Health Organization). For instance:
Melloni's Illustrated Medical Dictionary (The Williams and Wilkins Company, Baltimore, 1979):
"pregnancy. The period of time between conception and birth of the child; ...
also called gestation." Id., p. 387.
"pregnant. Carrying a developing offspring with the body; .... Id., p. 387.
"conception. ... 2. The fertilization of an ovum or the act of becoming pregnant." Id., p. 106.
(Note: in all of the examples in this memo, the boldfacing is in the original, and the ellipses - the three dots - show where some text has been cut out.)
Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary (6th Ed., Mosby, St. Louis, London, Philadelphia, Sydney, Toronto, 2002):
"pregnancy ... the gestational process, comprising the growth and development within a woman of a new individual from conception through the embryonic and fetal periods to birth. ...." Id., p. 1389.
"conception ... 1. the beginning of pregnancy, usually taken to be the instant that a spermatozoon enters an ovum and forms a viable zygote. 2. the act or process of fertilization." Id., p. 409.
Stedman's Medical Dictionary (26th Edition, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Hong Kong, London, Munich, Sydney, Tokyo, 1995):
"pregnancy .... The condition of a female after conception until the birth of the baby. SYN ... gestation, ...." Id., p. 1420.
"conception .... 3. The act of conceiving, or becoming pregnant; fertilization of the oocyte (ovum) by a spermatozoon to form a viable zygote." Id., p. 377.
Churchill's Illustrated Medical Dictionary (Churchill Livingstone, New York, Edinburg, London, Melbourne, 1989):
"pregnancy ... The state of a female from the time of conception until delivery of the products of conception." Id., p. 1507.
"conception ... The act or condition of becoming pregnant; the initiation of pregnancy." Id., p. 406.
conceptus ... [L (from concipere to conceive) conception, the result of conception] The total products of conception, not just the embryo or fetus but everything derived from the fertilized egg, ...." Id., p. 406.
International Dictionary of Medicine (John Wiley & Sons, New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore, 1986):
"pregnancy ... The state of a female from the time of conception until delivery of the products of conception." Id., Vol. III, p. 2284.
"conception ... The act or condition of becoming pregnant; the initiation of pregnancy." Id.., Vol. I, p. 614.
(Note: the last two dictionaries have identical definitions, and they are not fully complete, that is to say, the definitions are circular: there is no freestanding definition of "conception." This is not a fatal defect, however, since "conception" is nearly always defined to equate with fertilization.)
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, & Allied Health (5th Ed., W.B. Saunders Company, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc., Philadelphia, London, Toronto, Montreal, Sydney, Tokyo, 1992):
"pregnancy ... the condition of having a developing embryo of fetus in the body, after union of an ovum and a spermatozoon. ...The average pregnancy lasts about 280 days, or 40 weeks, from the date of conception to childbirth." Id., p. 1204.
"embryo ... a new organism in the earliest stage of development; the human young from the time of fertilization of the ovum until the beginning of the third month." Id., p. 484.
"fertilization ... in human reproduction, the process by which the male's sperm unites with the female's ovum. By this event, also called conception, a new life is created ...." Id., p. 547.
"conception ... the onset of pregnancy, marked by implantation of the blastocyst; the formation of a viable zygote." Id., p. 341 (underlining added.)
(Note the lack of precision in the definition of "conception", and the potential for confusion, that is caused by the addition of the underlined clause: conception -- and thus pregnancy -- happens upon fertilization, not later, at the time the fertilized ovum (the zygote or blastocyst) is implanted in the uterus (or some other, and irregular, part of the body.)
The medical definition described above can also be found in ordinary dictionaries. For instance:
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (3rd Ed., Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, New York, London, 1992):
"pregnant ... Carrying developing offspring within the body." Id., at p. 1428 (underlining added).
The Random House Dictionary of the English Language (2nd Ed., Random House, New York, 1987):
"pregnant ... having a child or other offspring developing in the body; with child or young, as a woman or female mammal." Id., p. 1525 (underlining added).


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Emergent BioSolutions wants to exercise an option to buy 8 acres next to its East Baltimore manufacturing facility for an expansion that eventually could add up to 100 jobs, a company official said.
The Rockville-based biotechnology company bought its facility on East Lombard Street for $7.85 million in 2009, and has invested $50 million there since, Chief Financial Officer Bob Kramer said.
The City Council is slated to vote Wednesday on the sale of the city-owned parcel next to the facility near Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Emergent expects to spend between $40 million and $120 million over the next decade on the campus, Kramer said. Driving the future growth is a $220 million federal contract Emergent struck last year to make flu vaccines in the case of a pandemic.
Kramer said there were no immediate plans for construction.
"We think it's important to have more space to be able to expand our presence and footprint in Baltimore long term," he said.
The company is already set to grow that footprint in Baltimore through the $222 million deal it struck last week to buy Canadian biotech company Cangene Corp., which operates a manufacturing facility in West Baltimore.
Emergent bought the facility at 5901 E. Lombard St. from the MdBio Foundation, a private charitable group that advocates for the state biotechnology industry. As part of that deal, Emergent also paid the city $415,000 to buy the 5.3 acres on which the facility sits and an option to buy the neighboring parcel at 6001 E. Lombard St.
Emergent wants to buy the land at a discount. The option provided for sale of the land at a price of $715,691, but the city would provide a credit of up to $245,000 for environmental analysis and remediation. The company has asked for an additional credit worth up to $250,000 if it creates 100 new jobs by the end of 2020.
The parcel is worth $807,000, according to state property records.
About 60 people work at the East Lombard Street facility, where Emergent makes components of a cancer drug called otlertuzumab.
The company is still in the process of evaluating what improvements it might need to comply with the flu vaccine contract, Kramer said. The contract requires that Emergent be able to produce 50 million doses within a matter of months.
The company should have a better understanding of its possible needs for new construction, as well as possible opportunities through the Cangene deal, in the coming months, Kramer said.
The Cangene facility, in the Carroll-Camden industrial area, performs contract manufacturing. It adds the capability for final filling and preparation of biopharmaceutical products — something Emergent now lacks, he said.
That capability could save Emergent money in producing one of its key products: BioThrax, a vaccine for anthrax disease. The company makes the vaccine in large batches in a Michigan facility, but has to hire a third-party manufacturer to fill vials for sale to customers, Kramer said.
Emergent made $13.5 million in profit on $89.1 million in revenue in the quarter that ended Sept. 30. Its stock price has surged since it announced the Cangene deal, from $21.31 on Dec. 11, the day before the deal was announced, to $22.92 at the close Monday.


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Fairytale FA Cup run continues for Sheffield United as they secure Wembley berth
Ryan Flynn and John Brayford struck second-half goals as Sky Bet League One side Sheffield United booked themselves a date at Wembley in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Winger Flynn broke the deadlock in the 65th minute and right-back Brayford's deflected shot less than two minutes later ensured a deserved 2-0 victory for the resurgent Blades over Championship strugglers Charlton.
Nigel Clough's side become the first team from the third tier to reach the last four of the competition since Wycombe in 2001 and extended their remarkable winning sequence to nine matches in all competitions.
The Blades were spiralling towards relegation when former Derby boss Clough took over in November, but five months later the club are daring to believe a late run on the play-offs is on, as well as now securing their place in the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 11 years.
United had swept aside Aston Villa, Fulham and Nottingham Forest in previous rounds and save for a competitive first period, a determined Charlton could do little to stem the red and white tide.
Clough made seven changes to his starting line-up from the side that beat Peterborough in midweek.
Defenders Bob Harris, Brayford and Harry Maguire, midfielders Flynn, Jamie Murphy and Stefan Scougall, plus striker Conor Coady all returned.
Charlton striker Marcus Tudgay, in for Astrit Ajdarevic, was Charlton's only change.
The Blades started full of purpose, as expected after extending their winning streak on Tuesday night, and despite the changes looked anything but disjointed in the opening stages.
But Charlton made clear their own intentions in front of a sold-out Bramall Lane crowd of 30,040 - swelled by 5,000 Addicks fans - as both sides ensured a helter-skelter start without creating clear chances.
Tudgay's shot following Simon Church's lay-off was turned away by home goalkeeper Mark Howard and at the other end Blades defender Harris drove inches over the crossbar shortly before the break after Murphy had played the ball into his path.
Blades' impressive centre-half Maguire turned sharply in the opposition's box to fire the first effort of the second half just wide and Coady was inches away from connecting with Flynn's fine through-ball.
Charlton then spurned the best chance of the game up to that point. Tudgay did well to hook the ball back from the by-line, but Callum Harriott, who scored against Sheffield Wednesday in the previous round, dragged his shot wide from 10 yards.
It proved a costly miss as the Blades struck twice in as many minutes to seize control of the tie.
Flynn forced home the opening goal from six yards in the 65th minute with the sole of his right boot after Jose Baxter's curling cross from the left bounced into his path.
And before the home fans could catch breath, Brayford's low drive from the edge of the area took a deflection to wrong-foot Charlton goalkeeper Ben Hamer and nestle in his bottom left-hand corner.
Coady thought he had added a third with 13 minutes left after the ball rebounded back of the post, but his effort was ruled out for offside.
Charlton substitute Reza Ghoochannejhad went close in the closing stages, but Blades keeper Howard turned away his shot in style to ensure a sixth consecutive clean sheet for the home side and their place in the last four of the cup.
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