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My Letter to Michelle Obama by Amy J. Matthews…
Dear Mrs. Obama:
I am writing to you today because I respect you very much, and I know how important both the issues of Domestic Violence and the right of everyone to have Affordable Health Care are to you.
I want to introduce you to an amazing woman and advocate Susan Murphy- Milano. Susan is currently dying of Cancer due to the lack of Health Insurance. Everywhere she applied for help turned her down and she was informed that she did not qualify for their services. I know you agree that there is something terribly wrong when a country as great as ours can let this happen to anyone, yet alone someone who has devoted her entire life to saving the lives of others and without once thinking about what it could mean to her own.
Susan grew up in Chicago, the daughter of a 30-year veteran Chicago Police Detective and Violent Crimes Investigator Phillip Murphy. Susan's father murdered her mother in 1989 and then turned the gun on himself committing suicide. His intent was to kill his daughter as well. On the way to the house to try to save her mother something made her take an unexpected turn on the way. This decision is the only reason Susan is alive today. Had she taken her normal route Susan would not be with us now! Susan lived a life of trying to keep her mother alive her entire life and after her mother was murdered she devoted her entire life to saving others.
This most amazing woman is now on her last days after putting up a good fight. I am writing you today because I know you care. I know you care about the women and children in this country, the state of our health care, and every person's God given human right. It is not just women and children that Susan has saved; there is no gender bias when it comes to abuses towards another.
Susan is the leading expert on Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence, and at the time when she discovered she had Cancer she was already in stage 4. This all happened just as her lifelong dreams were coming true. Susan is the women who mentored Rev. Neil Schori , Stacy Peterson's Pastor and taught him everything he knows about Intimate Partner violence. Together they created The Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit which is a legal document that can be used in court as legal testimony even if the victim is murdered or missing.
This tragic news about Susan came just as her lifelong work was getting known. Susan was getting invitations from law enforcement agencies all over the country to come and train Law Enforcement and first responders what to look for when they answer a call, or respond to a crime scene. She was preparing to start working at a University where she was given Carte Blanche and offered full use of the Universities resources to help her with her work. She did not apply to work at this University they came to her asking her to please come and head this project. Susan was offered her own Television Show which was scheduled to air this winter. Again she was approached by the producers she did not seek them they sought Susan. These are just a few of the triumphs that have a major impact in the field of Intimate Partner Violence! Susan was now in high demand all over the country. But her work was suddenly halted in its prime due to her health.
Susan had a good chance to recover had she had the treatment she needed. This is a disgrace and an embarrassment for this Country which I know you and the President both agree. I am so sorry that the President's Health plan has been fought against and has not been put into place. This is something that may have saved not only the life of this amazing woman but could have saved countless other people both through Susan's work and the health plan combined.
This is what Susan said when she made the announcement about her Cancer:
"My dreams and hard work are now becoming reality.
In early fall there will be a national announcement about the Intimate Partner Violence Institute with two major universities.
A national conference and training hosted by the Naperville Christian Church is scheduled for the first week of October on the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit for law enforcement, prosecutors and first responders.
The Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit APP will be at the Apple Store on Monday July, 2, 2012.
Holding My Hand Through Hell will be released nationwide October 1, 2012.
Everything will still happen as scheduled".
Susan Murphy Milano June 27 2012
Please check out these links and Google her name for more on Susan. I know you will love her as much as I do and as the countless women she has saved
Susan's Cancer blog Conquering Cancer which she started to try to change the way society looks and Cancer treatment
Susan's Main Blog Susan Murphy Milano's Journal to educate the public on Intimate Partner Violence
Document the Abuse website for the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit
Susan's latest book "Holding My Hand Through Hell" is about her life and what it was like for her growing up in an abusive home. She wrote this book for the purpose of helping others who are living the same hell that Susan grew up living in. After reading this book people will know why Susan is the who she is.
Chicago Tribune article and interview with The Rev. Neil Schori.
Listen here to Rev. Schori interview after the trial of Drew Peterson
Susan Murphy Milano and her work in Chicago. Please watch this video and you will see the great work she has done in the past!
Thank you for taking the time to read this and listen to the interviews.
I would like to invite you to the Facebook prayer page for Susan. You will be in awe of the outpouring of prayers and thoughts of people whose lives were changed just by knowing her.
God Bless you and The President for all the work that has been done and is being done to make our lives better.
Amy J. Matthews
Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence…
Warning signs to watch out for teen dating violence include: sudden loss of interest in activities, low grades, changes in appetite, changes in sleep patterns, loss of regular friends and drastic changes in clothing.
Often victims will wear long sleeves, long pants and scarves to hide bruises and marks. If you as a parent suspect that your teen is in an abusive relationship, encourage zero tolerance for inappropriate dating behaviors.
If you suspect that your teen is being violent to their dating partner, talk to them. Let the teen know that love is about respect. Sometimes it is difficult to realize that your child is being mean or violent. Do not allow aggressive behavior in the home. Talk to the teen about emotional abuse and how it is unacceptable in any relationship. You could say something like, "It bothers me when you yell at so-and-so." Express concern and talk to the teen about appropriate behavior. You may even want to seek professional help for your teen.
Teen dating violence is a problem that parents can help prevent. Talk to teens about the different types of violence. Be alert for warning signs and let the teens know that you care. Most of all, show teens the appropriate way to behave by being respectful and caring towards other people.
Encouraging teens to have healthy relationships before they begin dating is important. Be aware and keep the lines of communication open with teens about their relationships.
Signs of an abusive relationship
There are many signs of an abusive relationship. The most telling sign is fear of your partner. If you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your partner—constantly watching what you say and do in order to avoid a blow-up—chances are your relationship is unhealthy and abusive. Other signs that you may be in an abusive relationship include a partner who belittles you or tries to control you, and feelings of self-loathing, helplessness, and desperation.
To determine whether your teen relationship is abusive, ask her/him to answer the questions below. The more "yes" answers, the more likely it is that your teen may be in an abusive relationship.
Your Inner Thoughts and Feelings
Do you:
- feel afraid of your partner much of the time?
- avoid certain topics out of fear of angering your partner?
- feel that you can't do anything right for your partner?
- believe that you deserve to be hurt or mistreated?
- wonder if you're the one who is crazy?
- feel emotionally numb or helpless?
Your Partner's Belittling Behavior
Does your partner:
- humiliate or yell at you?
- criticize you and put you down?
- treat you so badly that you're embarrassed for your friends and family to see?
- ignore or put down your opinions or accomplishments?
- blame you for his/her own abusive behavior?
- see you a property or a sex object, rather than a person?
Your Partner's Violent Behavior or Threats
Does your partner:
- have a bad and unpredictable temper?
- hurt you, or threaten to hurt or kill you?
- threaten to commit suicide if you break up with him/her?
- force you to have sex?
- destroy your belongings?
Your Partner's Controlling Behavior
Does your partner:
- act excessively jealous and possessive?
- control where you go and what you do?
- keeps you from seeing your friends or family?
- constantly checking up on you?
- excessive texting or calling you?
If your teen is afraid for her/his safety or has been assaulted by her/his partner please dial 911 or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-787-3224.
Take care and STAY SAFE!
HOLDING MY HAND THROUGH HELL by Susan Murphy Milano
- Paperback: 286 pages
- Publisher: Ice Cube Press
- Foreword by Diane Fanning, Award winning true crime author of Mommy's Little Girl
This poignant well-written book tells the story of a police officer's family and a daughter's quest for justice long after the heart-wrenching murder of her mother. Susan Murphy Milano embraces a legacy of unconditional love and faith to triumph over a life plagued with unspeakable abuse and pain.
Based on a true story, told with the flow of a novel, spiced with frank wisdom and with, Holding My Hand Through Hell encourages the reader to immerse themselves into this family s life and is an inspiration to become an advocate for change in this world we all share.
Holding My Hand Through Hell will incite discussion, debate, and heightened awareness about hope, survival, abuse, murder, and its impact on our society. In the end, it will leave readers both applauding this woman as well as wondering how she escaped, sometimes at the eleventh hour. Twenty years later, she has realized that God must have been holding her hand through hell, delivering her from the evils of her life in order to save others.
"Raw and riveting Holding My Hand Through Hell starts fast and never lets up. In this powerful memoir, author Susan Murphy Milano throws open her personal closet so that we see what drives this woman to tirelessly champion voiceless victims and the people who love them"…… Steve Jackson, NY Times best-selling author.
About Susan Murphy-Milano
SUSAN MURPHY MILANO is a specialist in intimate partner violence and works nationally with domestic violence programs, law enforcement and prosecutors providing technical and consulting services in "high risk" domestic violence and stalking related cases. Her principal objective is to intervene before a victim is seriously injured or killed. Utilizing a procedure which she devised, the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit© Murphy Milano's clients are all still alive.
SUSAN MURPHY MILANO is the author of DEFENDING OUR LIVES (Doubleday 1996), MOVING OUT, MOVING ON (Kind Living Press 2008), and TIME'S UP (Dog Ear Publishing 2010) which guide those in abusive relationships to a place of freedom and safety.
Susan's quest for justice was instrumental in the passage of the Illinois Stalking Law and the Lauternberg Act. She has been prominently featured in newspapers, magazines, radio and television including: The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Radio, ABC'S 20/20, Justice Files, E-True Hollywood, CNN, Sunday Today Show Profile, Women's Day, Family Circle, US News and World Report to name only a few. She has frequently participated in guest media commentary panels on major news programs.
To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit the following sites:
Holding My Hand Through Hell
Book Tour Stops:
Thursday, October 4: Official Launch from Heartland Fall Forum with Jillian Maas Backman and Ice Cube Press Publisher, Steve Semken on radio show, Change Already!
Friday, October 5: Writing is a Crime, Diane Fanning (wrote the foreword)
Saturday, October 6: Shattered Lives with Donna R. Gore LISTEN LIVE
Monday, October 8: Truth, Justice, and All-American Allergen-Free Apple Pie, Heidi Hiatt
Tuesday, October 9: NeilSchori.Com Pastor Neil Schori
Wednesday, October 10: Losing Austin, Finding Myself, Anita Sullivan
Thursday, October 11: Safe Relationships Magazine, Sandra L. Brown, MA
Friday, October 12: Statement Analysis: Peter Hyatt
Monday, October 15: HopeForHealing.Org and GayleCrabtree.Com, Gayle Crabtree
Tuesday, October 16: Crime Wire with Dennis Griffin LISTEN LIVE
Wednesday, October 17: Justice Cafe
Thursday, October 18: Danielle Pierre
Friday, October 19: Washington Times, Paula Carrasquillo
Monday, October 22: PamelaChapman.Biz Pamela Chapman
Tuesday, October 23: The Roth Show Blog, Dr. Laurie Roth
Wednesday, October 24: AnnyJacoby.Com, Anny Jacoby
Thursday, October 25: Amy Elk, Voice Over Actress, and Justice for Nique, Amy Elk
Friday, October 26: Doc Bonn Blog, Dr. Scott Bonn
Monday, October 29: Cynthia Caron
Tuesday, October 30: DonnaGore.Com, Donna R. Gore "LadyJustice"
Thursday, November 1: Crime, She Writes, Cathy Scott
Friday, November 2: BurlBarer.Net, Burl Barer
Monday, November 5: Survivors Justice, Patricia McKnight
1 is 2 Many
Despite the significant progress made in reducing violence against women, young women continue to face the highest rates of dating violence and sexual assault. In the last year, one in 10 teens has reported being physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend. One in five young women has been sexually assaulted while in college. In response to these alarming statistics, Vice President Biden launched the 1 is 2 many campaign last year. This campaign focuses his longstanding commitment to reducing violence against women specifically on teens and young women ages 16-24. By targeting the importance of changing attitudes that lead to violence, and educating the public on the realities of abuse, the Obama Administration is leading the way to stop violence against women before it begins.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden join with Eli Manning, Jeremy Lin, Jimmy Rollins, Evan Longoria, David Beckham, Joe Torre and Andy Katz in this PSA to raise awareness about dating violence.
Thank you to all of the participants in the video for sending a loud message that must be heard by all.
Take care and STAY SAFE!
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins I have been thinking of what awareness means to our families, friends and communities.
For hotline and court advocates who respond to crisis calls and provide ongoing support to victims, awareness means seeing the pain that family violence creates for those caught in its grip, as well as celebrating the courage it takes for individuals to rebuild their lives and regain the sense of self after enduring emotional or physical abuse from a loved one. For many community members, awareness may mean seeing friends or family members struggle with this issue now or from the past and getting information about how to help them. For young people it may mean learning about what to expect in a healthy intimate relationship through programs such as "Save the Date" or other programs being offered. Communities and Advocates all around are working diligently to bring awareness of and to prevent and end domestic violence.
The message of advocacy and awareness deserves a wider audience as there is a mix of responses to the epidemic. Those who interact and support the cause know the importance of the work that is being done and are committed to helping organizations continue to provide high quality free services in English and Spanish. Unfortunately, many people are unclear about who the domestic violence agencies are, where they are and what they do. Domestic violence awareness extends beyond the specific month designated for this purpose.
Ways for you to contribute and get involved are:
- Let your friends and businesses you patronize know what Domestic Violence is, who and what the agency in your community are and what they do. Thank those who support your local agency.
- Involve your church or favorite civic group in this work through an educational or fundraising event.
- Make your voice heard in the local media and at election time to advocate for resources for survivors and supportive legislation.
- Stop by your local Domestic Violence agency and meet their wonderful staff.
- Volunteer your time or resources to help support community education, office or hotline needs.
- Serve on a board committee to help with events, fundraising and other activities.
It is imperative that we work together toward the effort, explore ways that we can work together to make our families and communities more peaceful and nurturing for everyone.
I extend many thanks to all who give their time, knowledge and spirit to this work and mission.
Check out (Google them if necessary) events in your community and consider attending:
Take Back The Night
(an international rally and march that is organized in local communities with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children and families.
Beards BeCAUSE – Clean Shaven Party
Beards BeCAUSE is a unique, fun, and successful fundraiser while raising awareness about the issue of domestic violence and making a positive impact and contribution to United Family Services – Shelter For Battered Women
Annual Candlelight Vigil & Memorial
Honoring statewide DV-related homicide victims this past year
Domestic Violence is a Men's Issue
Join other men (and women) step up to take a pledge turning the tide against violence of women and girls.
Change is Gonna Come
Screening & Community dialogue – this event will screen a play performed at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, DC written by Vickie Evans capturing domestic violence in the church. An open community dialogue will follow.
Check out DV Awareness Project for ideas on DVAM events & resources.
North Carolina:
The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence statewide theme for North Carolina's Domestic Violence Awareness Month is "Domestic Violence Affects Everyone: Everyone Can Make A Difference" North Carolina calendar of events
Presidential Proclamation — National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2012
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For far too long, domestic violence was ignored or treated as a private matter where victims were left to suffer in silence without hope of intervention. As we mark the 18th anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, authored by Vice President Joe Biden, we reflect on how far we have come. We have made significant progress in changing laws and attitudes, providing support to survivors, and reducing the incidence of domestic violence. But we also know that we have not come far enough, and that there is more work left to be done. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we stand with all those who have been affected by this terrible crime, recognize the individuals and groups who have stepped forward to break the cycle of violence, and recommit to putting an end to domestic violence in America.
Despite considerable progress in reducing domestic violence, an average of three women in the United States lose their lives every day as a result of these unconscionable acts. And while women between the ages of 16 and 24 are among the most vulnerable to intimate partner violence, domestic violence affects people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, or religion. Tragically, without intervention, children exposed to such violence can suffer serious long-term consequences that may include difficulty in school, post-traumatic disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, and criminal behavior.
My Administration remains committed to getting victims the help they need, from emergency shelter and legal assistance to transitional housing and services for children. We are also working to stop violence before it starts. Last year, agencies across the Federal Government held town hall meetings nationwide to promote men's roles in ending violence against women. Through Vice President Biden's 1is2many initiative, we built on that progress earlier this year by releasing a public service announcement that features professional athletes and other role models speaking out against dating violence. This April, I directed leaders throughout my Administration to increase efforts to prevent and combat domestic violence involving Federal employees and address its effects on the Federal workforce. Since August, the Affordable Care Act has required most insurance plans to make domestic violence screening and counseling available as a preventive service for women — without co-payments, deductibles, or other cost-sharing. And most recently, we developed a new initiative to reduce domestic violence homicides through high risk screening and linking victims with services. Moreover, my Administration looks forward to working with the Congress to strengthen and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
While government must do its part, all Americans can play a role in ending domestic violence. Each of us can promote healthy relationships, speak out when we see injustice in our communities, stand with survivors we know, and change attitudes that perpetuate the cycle of abuse. We must also ensure that survivors of domestic violence know they are not alone, and that there are resources available to them. I encourage victims, their loved ones, and concerned citizens to learn more by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE, or by visiting www.TheHotline.org.
This month, let us renew our efforts to support victims of domestic violence in their time of greatest need, and to realize an America where no one lives in fear because they feel unsafe in their own home.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2012 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I call on all Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support local efforts to assist victims of these crimes in finding the help and healing they need.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
A Victim's safety always needs to come first and foremost.
Take care and STAY SAFE!
Teens Using Vodka-soaked Tampons To Get Drunk!!!!…..
Teenagers have found a new way of getting drunk by inserting vodka-soaked tampons into their vaginas. And it's not just girls; boys are inserting the alcohol-drenched feminine hygiene products in their rectums.
The disturbing trend, first noted by the Oxford Journals in 1999, said the teens experience "rapid onset of effects, lower doses of alcohol are required for intoxication, and the reduced likelihood of recent alcohol consumption being being detected on the breath," all contributed to the popularity of this method of abusing alcohol.
The problem in local high schools and said the growing number of incidents related to students immersing tampons in vodka has school officials concerned for student safety.
This is not isolated to any school, any city, any financial area. This is everywhere. There's been documented cases of people going to the hospital with alcohol poisoning just from utilizing it that way.
It was definitely not just girls using the tampons to get drunk; rectal beer bongs is another bizarre trend created under the same concept and is becoming as popular as beer bongs used at college drinking bashes. It is called "butt chugging."
Students are inventing new ways to consume alcohol that is less detectable by their parents and teachers. He suggests parents become more involved in their children's lives to combat these problems of alcohol use among teenagers.
Students would obtain a "quicker high" and the effects are "more intense" then through oral consumption. It's problematic because you don't really know how much you're going to absorb.
Vodka-soaked tampons, which contain about a shot of alcohol, can cause "mucosal irritation to the vagina" or rectum. The trend could have life-threatening consequences. If the person does pass out or lose consciousness, health care professionals won't necessarily know that they have to look in those areas and that may delay treatment.
The myth persists among teenagers that if they use alcohol-soaked tampons they would "pass a breathalyser test because they didn't actually drink the booze." But this is untrue. A breathalyser checks what's in your blood-stream not the amount of booze on your breath and wouldn't change the blood alcohol content determined by the test.
So, parents….you must get involved in our children's life no matter what age. Stop trying to be a friend but rather a "parent" – it's your job and responsibility to know what is happening in your daughter and/or son's life. Becoming educated is the first step but then you must follow-up and through with your responsibility. This is serious and deadly.
When I stumpled upon this article and kept reading and as stated medical journals made this annoucement back in 1999; well, I was even shocked. I can imagine you are as well. Who would have "thunk"? *Shaking my head. Damn kids will try/do anything being stupid.
Take care and STAY SAFE!


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Public Poetry to Remember the Revolution
Through the end of January, the Boston Public Library's Rare Books Department is hosting an exhibit on "The Public Life of Poetry: Whitman, Dickinson, Longfellow, and Their Contemporaries."
Mike Chasen of the Poetry and Popular Culture blog interviewed the exhibit's main organizer, Prof. Nadia Nurhussein of the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Among other things, she discussed one of the poems commemorating the Revolution:
Another interesting scrapbook, elaborately bound and formally titled Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill 1775-1875, was compiled by Mellen Chamberlain, a 19th-century BPL librarian. As the title suggests, he was interested in collecting material related to Revolutionary War battles, including poetic treatments of these battles by Holmes, Whittier, and Emerson.Indeed, the "Concord Hymn" was written to fit the psalm tune "The Old Hundred," and meant to be sung in chorus. Almost everybody knew the tune already, but they needed the new words.
We are displaying a fair copy of [Ralph Waldo] Emerson's "Concord Hymn," accompanied by a letter by Chamberlain explaining how he came into possession of the manuscript. He writes that Mrs. Charles Porter, Emerson's cousin, offered to "prevail upon Mr Emerson to transcribe his battle hymn into the volume" if Chamberlain would travel with her to Concord. Chamberlain also notes that Emerson, whose "health was considerably broken," died soon after.
P&PC: What do you mean by occasional verse? Does "Concord Hymn" qualify?
NN: "Concord Hymn" does qualify as occasional verse: it was written and performed at the dedication of an obelisk erected to commemorate the battles at Lexington and Concord. The Mellen Chamberlain manuscript is in the scrapbook case, but the occasional verse case includes a print copy of the poem (donated to the library by the family of William Lloyd Garrison) that was circulated at the event apparently for the purpose of audience participation.
(Photo of people gathered at the Concord obelisk above courtesy of jshyun, via Flickr under a Creative Commons license.)


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Anybody who has paid attention to batteries (especially, lithium batteries) and/or read this blog knows that in most batteries the anode and cathode materials are the main players for holding charge. There is a lot of research in trying to find new materials that hold more charge at high voltages. But as I have pointed out in my previous posts, we need a few other materials to ensure that we tap into this charge.
Things like current collectors, separators, and the electrolyte.
All these play as important a role as the electrode materials. In some cases, they are actually more important. I have decided to spend sometime giving them the credit they deserve.
I will start with a shout-out to the separator.
Most electrochemical systems (and, yes, batteries fall in the class of electrochemical systems) require some way to separate the anode and the cathode. One tries to keep these electrodes in very close proximity to decreases resistances for ions to travel between them while preventing shorts. An ideal way to achieve this is via the use of a separator. It's a (arguably) simple physical barrier between the two electrodes that lets ions go through, but not electrons.
However, in some cases, the separator serves a larger purpose. For example, it also ensures that the anode and cathode reactants/products don't mix. If you are trying to electrolyze water to make hydrogen and oxygen, it helps to not have them mix together (trust me). Separators help ensure that.
Be it a fuel cell, a flow battery or a containerized battery (like a lithium battery), a lot of effort is spent on the separator to make sure that it does its job. For the flow battery that we are planning to work on with a recent ARPA-E award, the separator will be an integral part of our developmental effort.
In the battery space, the separator has always had its part to play. In a lead-acid battery the absoptive glass mat (AGM) separator helps increase the life of the battery. In batteries that use zinc or lithium metal, the separator may help prevent dendritic shorts by retarding the growth of the dendrite. And in the Ni-MH battery it can help decrease the rate of self discharge.
Which bring me to the first news item that caught my eye.
After coming up with the magical iPhone and the magical iPad, Apple has recently unveiled the Magic Trackpad. Interestingly, Apple also announced that they were selling rechargeable batteries with a (magical?) charger for the trackpad (which operates on Bluetooth). Trust Apple to make a Ni-MH battery with a charger sound cool. Will the magic never stop?
In general, the Ni-MH battery is a terrible battery for Bluetooth applications. This battery has notoriously high self-discharge. A typical Ni-MH battery can discharge by as much as 20% of its capacity in 2 weeks in the SF Bay Area and 50% in balmy India, in summer. Bluetooth devices are used sparingly (hopefully your job does not require you to type 24 h a day), so the self-discharge can be a killer.
Apple, on the other hand, is promising 20% capacity loss in 1 year. Magical you think?
Not really. The answer, my friend, is (partly) a separator blowing in the wind.
There are three reasons why Ni-MH batteries self discharge. The first is oxygen evolution on the nickel electrode, the second is hydrogen evolution on the metal hydride electrode, and the third is a nitrate redox shuttle across the two electrodes. All three are forms of internal leaks that discharge the battery.
Mother Nature dictates the first two. It can be hard to beat Mother Nature, especially for mere mortals like me (and, yes… even Steve Jobs), but there are some things we can do to decrease the rate of these gas evolution reactions.
The third mechanism is what interests me in this post and it involves using a separator that traps the nitrates and prevents the ion from shuttling across. This prevents the battery from slowly leaking and keeps the battery charged. Very simple, yet very effective.
These developments in this mature chemistry are only 5 years old and have resulted in a significant decrease in the rate of self-discharge. Which takes me back to my post on how we tend to ignore older chemistries (read non-lithium) in most, if not all, R&D projects in this country.
So here is a shout-out to the humble separator.
Separators for lithium-ion batteries are more crucial in that they can be the difference between an iPhone that is plagued by dropped calls because of antenna issues and one that is burning your pant pocket.
Separators have a checkered history when it comes to lithium batteries. Remember that the volume occupied by this layer is excess space that is wasted. There have been many moves to try to decrease the thickness of the separator, but attempts at making this layer less than 20 microns result in the electrode shorting during a winding process that is part of battery assembly. Shorting a battery is typically not a good idea! Most separators today are 20-25 microns in thickness.
Moreover, these separators have what is called a "shut down" layer. This layer, made of a polymer that melts and shuts the pores if the temperature increases too much, is a mechanism by which reactions are stopped if a battery goes into thermal runaway (or "spontaneous disassembly", as the industry calls it). However, there are some that say that when this melting occurs, the structural integrity of the separator decreases and the electrodes end up shorting with each other. Statements regarding shorting being a bad idea apply. This issue is still being played out.
As an aside, a couple of researchers at LBNL are doing something interesting with the separator. Tom Richardson and Guoying Chen incorporated a conducting polymer that prevents the battery from going to overcharge. Overcharge causes the thermal runaway in lithium batteries. The idea is to prevent the overcharge and hence make the battery safer.
But lets get back to the separator we use today.
You may remember that YouTube video's of burning laptops. You may also remember that the cause was attributed to metal particles falling into the battery during assembly and leading to shorting. A way of dealing with this issue is to make a stronger separator; one that will prevent shorting even if particles fall into the battery. Some manufacturers are testing ceramic coatings on the (presently-used) polymer separators to see if this will increase the puncture resistance. This issue is also still being played out.
Obviously all these problems will go away if the electrodes were not kept so close to each other by using a thicker separator. But this decreases the energy density of the battery and decreases the power. Obviously, no one wants that!
Other than being crucial from a safety perspective, separators are also one of the culprits in making lithium batteries expensive.
Battery costs are impossible to find with any clarity (The US military can learn from battery companies on how to keep secrets and prevent incidents like the one with Wikileaks). But, estimates suggest that material costs can range from 50-80% of battery costs. And 25% of the material cost is the cost of the separator!
Think about this. This simple polymer layer, very similar to the polymer used to make grocery bags, can be as much as 20% of the cost of the battery! At the sake of repeating myself, batteries are expensive and we have to decrease the cost significantly to get any widespread penetration of EVs and PHEVs.
Part of the reason why separators are expensive is because of a process that creates the pores. And it appears that the market for separators does not have enough competition to drive down costs.
Which brings me to second news item.
Dupont just announced that they would be getting into the battery separator game by manufacturing their line of lithium battery separators. Information is scarce, but they appear to be using a different process than what their competitors use and promise higher power, and a higher operating temperature. No word on cost, but now there is one more player in this game bringing some competition. That can only be good.
Now if someone can come up with a way to make a really strong separator that is say, 5 microns thick, has a open path for ions, can withstand the winding process, does not puncture even when there are metal particles in the battery, and costs less than $1/square meter, then we should be all set.
For the uninitiated, the paragraph above is like hoping that Microsoft comes up with an operating system that does not crash all the time. It seems doable, but for some reason it never seems to happen!
Until then, let's thank the separator that we do have.


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How can I reduce algae growth in my pond?
Ryan – Dallas, TX
As we progress through spring and into summer, it is important that you know how to treat algae growth should you experience an algae bloom. Persistent algae blooms will still flex their muscles even if you maintain a clean pond. There are really two approaches, a reactive approach-treating growth, and a proactive approach-treating the source.
Reactive Approach-Treating the Growth
You can provide a temporary relief from algae by treating these algae break-outs with an algaecide like Algae Defense® or Cutrine®-Plus Granular . It is best to treat the algae first, making contact between the chemical and the target algae as much as possible and then raking out the debris once dead. If the algae mat is more then an inch or two thick, you may want to rake out some of the algae before treating. To apply use a Pond Sprayer or Hand Spreader to kill off the remaining algae particulate. Once the treated algae dies and browns out, remove the debris with an Pond & Beach Rake so it does not sink the bottom of the pond and decay, encouraging new growth.
When selecting the type algaecide to use you will want to observe any use restrictions the product may carry. Algae Defense® and Cutrine®-Plus granular are a popular choice as they do not carry any water use restrictions. . These products do however contain chelated copper which will not harm the pond or most common gamefish but are not as friendly to trout if carbonate hardness is less than 50ppm. You can test your carbonate hardness before treatment with a carbonate hardness test kit. If Koi, Goldfish or Trout inhabit your pond and you are looking for another option you may want to consider using Clipper™. This product does carry some water use restrictions however it does not contain copper.
Proactive Approach-Treating the Source
Proactively treating your pond before you actually experience algae blooms can save you time and money in the long run. Algae blooms tend to be a symptom of a much larger problem – a dirty pond. By using only algaecides for pond maintenance you allow your pond to continue to accumulate organic debris and fuel for bigger and more stubborn outbreaks.
If your water temperatures are already around 50 degrees or above you can enlist the help of beneficial bacteria and natural water treatments to reduce organic debris and bind phosphates. Pond Logic® PondClear™ can be used to treat your entire water column and attack floating suspended organics that cause turbid water. Pond Logic® MuckAway™ sinks to the bottom of your pond to eliminate pond muck. Pond Logic® EcoBoost™ naturally binds the phosphates helps sink floating particulates to increase water clarity. EcoBoost™ also introduces trace minerals into your pond which improves the health of your game fish. Remember to also run your Airmax® Aeration System . Aerating your pond will ensure a healthy and well balanced pond for your fish during times of added stress while treating for algae, as well as to promote beneficial bacteria like PondClear™ to continue to breakdown any debris you may have missed while raking.
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The 13-day Chinese and Turkish programs with a total of 91 hours instruction in Chinese or 91 hours instruction in Turkish will allow 24 middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) who have limited or no previous experience in Chinese to attain novice-mid proficiency in Chinese and 10 high school juniors and seniors (grades 11-12) along with college freshmen and sophomores who have limited or no previous experience in Turkish to attain novice-mid proficiency in Turkish. During each 7-hour day, students will engage in immersive language learning, practicing Martial Arts or Taekwondo, drumming, and music. The theme "A Musical Journey through China, a Musical Journey through Turkey" will provide ample opportunities for communication about food, geography, families, music, and basic greetings and introductions; learning about the cultures and content of the Chinese/Turkish traditions, music and sports; connecting to art and history. A field trip to the Atlanta Chinatown or the local Turkish cultural center will provide a rich exchange of activities with native speakers and an authentic opportunity for interpersonal communication. By the end of the program, students will reach "novice-mid" in all modes of communication based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and will be able to handle many authentic tasks, including telling and asking about basic personal information, commenting on their favorite Chinese or Turkish food, cities and musical instruments, designing itineraries, and performing skits and songs in Chinese or Turkish.
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I've actually ran into Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer many times in Las Vegas, but I've never seen him at a casino. It's always been at the Consumer Electronics Show or the old Comdex computer show. But based on what I'm seeing from Microsoft's Windows 8 strategy, he certainty is willing to take chances.
Call it a gamble or call it an investment, Ballmer is making a big and risky bet on the most radical redesign of Windows since he and Bill Gates introduced Windows 95 more than 15 years ago.
Depending on what you run it on and how you use it, Windows 8 can function pretty much like existing Windows versions. But put it on a new tablet PC and you have a paradigm shift, at least for Microsoft, as significant as what Apple did when it released the iPad, including the ability to run touch-screen apps designed specifically for mobile devices.
While Windows 8 has the look and feel of a tablet operating system, the version that runs on machines with an Intel processor is also a full-fledged version of Windows with the ability to run existing off-the-shelf Windows programs including, of course, Microsoft's own Office suite.
Microsoft is releasing two basic versions of Windows 8. There is the standard Intel-only version that runs existing Windows desktop apps and the less versatile tablet-only Windows RT for machines that use an ARM processor. The RT version will run so-called "Metro" apps designed for Windows 8, but not regular Windows programs. Microsoft is, however, offering an RT version of Office.
Regardless of which version you use, you'll see a very different start-up screen than Windows users are accustomed to. Instead of a desktop with icons and windows, you see a series of squares or tiles. Its unique look and feel is clearly not a copy of what Apple or Google(GOOG) designed for their tablets. Still, it's designed to be used on a touch-screen device so any iPad or Android user accustomed to launching apps by touching icons should feel right at home.
Once launched, those apps take over the screen so you won't see those familiar Windows options to get back to where you were. But once you get used to it, the new Metro interface is easy to navigate. That's especially true if you're using a touch-screen device.
But there is a learning curve for desktop users. Some commands aren't intuitive. For example, if you're in the middle of an app and want to return to the start screen, perform a search or access a device, you have to hover your mouse in the lower right corner of the screen to bring up the requisite set of icons. Once you do that you'll see an easy way to get back to your start screen where you can access another app. Touch-screen users can do this with a finger.
In my tests of Windows 8, I've used many starter-apps including the People app that keeps you up-to-date on what your friends are up to on social media. But like most people who will be using Windows on a desktop or a laptop, I also wanted to get real work done and for that I used the "desktop" features, which function pretty much as they do in Windows 7.
You access the desktop by clicking on the desktop tile and that transforms the device into a traditional looking Windows machine with the familiar interface and access to your old programs.
Once I was in the desktop mode, all the programs I'm accustomed to using worked pretty much as they always have.
Still, there were some hurdles. To begin with, you can't boot directly into the desktop, you have to start in the main tile screen and click on the desktop icon first. And the familiar start menu in the lower left corner is gone.
The gamble here is that some people may be annoyed with what they might see as unnecessary extra steps, especially if they have no interest in the new Metro apps.
On the other hand, there are those who might be excited about having a full Windows computer that's also a tablet, which is certainly possible with some of the full-featured Intel-based tablets that are coming out later this month, all of which work with optional external keyboards. And for those wanting an even lighter-weight alternative there is the possibility of getting a Windows RT tablet, which runs the Metro apps and that special light version of Microsoft Office.
Some might even opt to spend $499 for Microsoft's Surface tablet or shell out an extra $100 for the Touch Cover, that's also a keyboard.
As for me, I'm not sure how all of this will shake out. I admire Ballmer for stepping up to the table, but when I'm in Las Vegas, I'm one of those guys who stands at the periphery of the casino vicariously enjoying some people's success while feeling sorry for those who don't fare so well. Even though I don't have any cash in the game, I wish Microsoft the best. I'd hate to see Apple walk away with all the chips.
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Senior Art Director – Creative
Become a Creative at Digitas, a highly caffeinated playground where brilliant minds come together to make bold, award-winning advertising. We use data-driven insights to guide our work, but we also believe in a healthy dose of spirited storytelling as we strive to transform the marketing landscape. We're looking for a Senior Art Director who's known for turning out amazing concepts – someone who can consistently wow us and our clients with creativity and visual awesomeness. It's not a small or easy task, but it's a fun and rewarding one. If you think you're up for it, read on.
What you'll do:
In this role, you'll lead the concept, design and execution of groundbreaking visual solutions for integrated, cross-channel initiatives including large Web initiatives, online advertising and digital marketing. The amazing conceptual power and exceptional design skills that you bring to the team will be put to use daily as you assist the Creative Director in leading a best-in-class creative team. Day to day, your role will include:
What you'll bring to the table:
We're looking for a Senior Art Director who is both tremendously qualified and awesome to work with, which usually includes:
Got what it takes? We'd love to hear from you.
Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.
We have 40 offices in 25 countries, each one helping to upend and redefine the landscape of strategy, creativity, media and technology. We're pumped about the accolades we've earned – cue Titanium Lions, Gold Pencils and making LinkedIn's Most InDemand Employer List of 2014 – but what energizes us most is the people we work with, the clients we work for and the never-ending challenge that confronts us: Producing amazing creative, day after day. On top of great values, great people and great clients, we're proud to offer many great perks – things like flex vacation days, tuition reimbursement, gym membership discounts and anniversary gifts for the many people who've been with us 5, 10, 20 years and more. And while we celebrate those who've stuck by us and shaped us into the creative force that we are today, we're always looking for great new talent help us grow even stronger. If that's you, well, come join us.
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Last Christmas season I bought Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Shortbread Cookie Mix. It had three packs of cookie mix in the box and the milk chocolate. I baked two packs at Christmas and used up all the Ghirardelli chocolate kisses. Today I baked the rest and used Hershey's chocolate kisses left from Valentine's Day. Yummy! My seven-year-old grandson says he only likes the chocolate in the center! Well, the shortbread hadn't spoiled because you add the melted butter when you mix the dough.
If you want to make some from scratch, these are similar:
Brown-Eyed Susans
1 1/2 c. Bisquick (biscuit mix)
2 (3 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 c. cooking oil
2 eggs
1 pkg. milk chocolate kisses
Combine Bisquick, pudding mix, cooking oil and eggs; mix well. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with a chocolate kiss; press to flatten. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes.


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500 Days to go! by Jody Cundy Can't believe it, this coming Sunday when thousands of people will be running the London marathon, another milestone on the run in to the Paralympics rolls around, 500 days to go! All of a sudden the Paralympics in London are becoming very real, and I couldn't be … Continue reading
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swynne necesitaba un nuevo diseño de papelería y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 28 diseños de 5 diseñadores freelance.
We just had our new logo designed on 99Designs! We are a service provider referral company and really need a professional collateral!
To check out our new logo simply search for "six degrees" on this site and you will see my contest. The winning design is 43 but the no 38 design is the closest to the final design (with 43 colors). I can email you the finished version.
We ask that designer submit a Home Page and an "Our Services" Page Design.
Let us know if you are available for further design work.
Note: I am running multiple contests so please refer to a specific contest when you send private email.
sixdegreesconnect.com, 6degreesconnect.com - tagline "referral match"
Need materials for my new logo! We match our clients - usually business owners or managers with qualified service providers. We are professional - owned and started as an ancillary business to a law firm. You can read about us by typing "six degrees connect austin" into google. Our current site is awful - am getting ready to run a contest to redesign it but figured I would work on the collateral too.
1 - Lettehead - we will use white paper and want a letterhead that we can use the artwork to do a computer template so we can email letters.
2 - labels - for large and small envelopes
3- business card - two sided - needs to be able to be uploaded onto overnightprints.com.
Use of the color scheme of our logo, integrate the tagline where it looks good. Also you might want to integrate gray faded circle around the whole logo (like some of the higher rated submissions for Jambuzzer contest running now). See other contest being run by Style is professional and soft but creative - like the logo. It needs to build credibility but not be boring.
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Position Summary:Opportunities with MinuteClinic include a variation of full-time, part-time and weekend schedules in all of our clinics, ranging from 20 - 40 hours a week.Inside the ClinicWorking autonomously, MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioners (NP) conduct physical assessments, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose and treat common conditions, provide screenings, interventions, counseling, and prescribe medications as needed to patients in specified age categories. Provide accurate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common family illnesses for patients over 18 months (24 months in MA).Help patients manage their well-being with vaccinations and patient educationEnsure patient information, visit history, refer outs, lab follow-up, phone calls, and consults are carefully and completely documented in the EMRIdentify opportunities within local communities for development of outreach activitiesDaily use of computer, software programs (EMR), printer, scanner, and credit/debit card equipmentDevelop a close working relationship with store manager and pharmacist at the clinic locationPerform non-clinical tasks as required (e.g. reporting, vaccination temperature management, maintain clinic appearance)Complete financial responsibilities pertaining to customer paymentsWilling to travel to other local MinuteClinic locations when necessaryWhy MinuteClinic?BENEFITS: Aside from a variety of schedule options, MinuteClinic offers competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits plan, including a 401k match CME reimbursement, tuition reimbursement for further education and incentive programs.TRAINING:We are officially accredited by the ANCC as a nursing continuing education provider! At MinuteClinic, you will have the tools, training and resources needed to provide expert health care to those in need and educate your patients to live healthier lives.GROWTH: By managing your own clinic you will develop business administrative skills which can lead to various internal growth options, such as our clinic managers, who are consistently hired from within!SUPPORT:MinuteClinic offers its practitioners an environment of supportive autonomy. Our clinic leaders and collaborating physicians are always available for consultation, mentorship and support. In addition to our electronic medical records (EMR) system which, supports our use of evidence-based practice.Required Qualifications: Passion for the MinuteClinic concept and visionCurrent National Board CertificationState of Employment license to practice as Advanced Practice NurseEffective verbal, written, and electronic communication skillsOutstanding organization skills and ability to multi-taskInitiative, creativity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibilityAbility to work without direct supervision and practice autonomouslyAbility to collaborate with professional colleagues as necessary to provide quality careAbility to consistently present a friendly, welcoming, and professional public-facing appearanceEducation:Master's Degree level Family Nurse Practitioner programBusiness Overview:MinuteClinic is the largest provider of retail health care in the nation and continues to be reaccredited by The Joint Commission. MinuteClinic's unique structure and approach to health care offers a rewarding alternative to the traditional patient care practice, focused on autonomy, empowerment, education and evidence-based patient care. MinuteClinic operates the most retail clinics in the nation and is partnered with some of the largest health care systems in the country!With MinuteClinic, you have the unique opportunity to manage your clinic and treat your own patients, in an autonomous environment, always knowing you have the support of your colleagues, managers and collaborating physicians, behind you. Led by our expert clinicians and guided by our evidenced based practices, MinuteClinic moves the treatment of common illnesses forward and provides the high-quality care you might expect from traditional patient care settings.CVS Caremark is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. Furthermore, we comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAWFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance to apply for this job, please contact us by clickingAA EEO CVS Caremark


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I have been trying multiple methods and none of them have worked. I, for some reason, just can't get an image to be displayed.
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So I have something of an integration problem, I guess. In my current Java course, we have an assignment involving Graphics and Graphics2D. What we have to do is draw 4 "fans" in a frame, oriented such that there's one at each of the main compass points. Each fan is a series of 5 equal sized blades, represented by arcs, and enclosed in a circle. Also, the fan blades have to spin. In addition, we have to put in the center a star that sort of jumps around its little section. That is, it disappears and then reappears 90 degrees away. So it's all animated.
Anyway, the good news for you guys and gals is that I have all those individual pieces already done. I have two classes--one named FanBlades for the fans, and one named SpinningStar for the star. I can run one instance of either of these objects and it looks great. But if I try to put them together in one frame, I can't get it to look right. There's something I'm missing about BorderLayout. And it's aggravating because I've used BorderLayout on my GUI windows before.
So here's the AnimationFrame class, which attempts to tie them together. At present, it just shows two of the fans.
public class AnimationFrame { //Total frame width and height. protected static final int FRAME_WIDTH = 600; protected static final int FRAME_HEIGHT = 600; public static void main(String[] args) { JFrame mainFrame = new JFrame(); mainFrame.setSize(FRAME_HEIGHT,FRAME_WIDTH); mainFrame.setTitle("Spinning thingies!"); mainFrame.setVisible(true); mainFrame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE); mainFrame.add(new FanBlades(),BorderLayout.NORTH); mainFrame.add(new FanBlades(),BorderLayout.SOUTH); }
That code shows nothing but a blank gray screen. HOWEVER, if I set the layout to GridLayout, I can see both fans. But that's not the layout I want.
I thought this would be the easy part of the project, but now it's like the solution is dangling just beyond my grasp.
Here is the code for the FanBlades class.
public class FanBlades extends JPanel { private final int PANEL_WIDTH = AnimationFrame.FRAME_WIDTH / 4; private final int PANEL_HEIGHT = AnimationFrame.FRAME_HEIGHT / 4; //Starting position of the container box for the fan blades. private int start_x; private int start_y; //Angle of the arc. private int arcAngle; //Starting angle for the blades. private int startAngle; //Width and length of the arcs. private int arcWidth; private int arcLength; //Integer count of the animation state, basically 1 of 8 drawings that loop. private int animationState = 0; //Speed in milliseconds of the animation. private int animationSpeed = 100; //Timer to control the fan animation. private Timer animationTimer = new Timer(animationSpeed,new TimerListener()); //Color palette for the fan blades. private Color[] palette = new Color[5]; FanBlades() { //Build the color palette. for(int i = 0; i < 5; i++) palette[i] = buildPalette(); this.setSize(PANEL_WIDTH, PANEL_HEIGHT); this.setLayout(new FlowLayout(FlowLayout.LEFT)); animationTimer.start(); } protected void paintComponent(Graphics g) { int colorIndex = 0; super.paintComponent(g); //Start the fan's enclosing panel 10% off from the side. //Round off to nearest whole number. start_x = (int)(PANEL_WIDTH * 0.1); start_y = (int)(PANEL_WIDTH * 0.1); //Each fan blade is an arc of 1/10th of a circle, 36 degrees. arcAngle = 36; //Starting angle for the blades. startAngle = animationState * 10; //Width and length of the arcs. arcWidth = 110; arcLength = 110; //Draw the fan blades. while(startAngle < 360) { g.setColor(palette[colorIndex]); g.fillArc(start_x, start_y, arcWidth, arcLength, startAngle, arcAngle); startAngle += (2 * arcAngle); colorIndex++; } g.drawOval(start_x, start_y, arcWidth, arcLength); } private Color buildPalette() { Random rand = new Random(); int redBalance = rand.nextInt(255); int greenBalance = rand.nextInt(255); int blueBalance = rand.nextInt(255); return new Color(redBalance,greenBalance,blueBalance); } class TimerListener implements ActionListener { public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) { if(animationState < 7) animationState++; else animationState = 0; repaint(); } }
And the SpinningStar class.
public class SpinningStar extends JPanel { //Delay for the timer. private int animationDelay = 500; //Timer to control the animation. private Timer animationTimer = new Timer(animationDelay,new TimerListener()); //Variable to indicate the position of the star, in radians. private double starPosition = 0; private final int CLOCKWISE = 1; private final int COUNTERCLOCKWISE = -1; //Direction of the rotation. private int rotationDirection; SpinningStar() { //Set the rotation direction. rotationDirection = COUNTERCLOCKWISE; //Start the timer. animationTimer.start(); } // draw general paths public void paintComponent( Graphics g ) { super.paintComponent( g ); // call superclass's paintComponent Random random = new Random(); // get random number generator //Points on the star represented by two integer arrays. int[] xPoints = { 55, 67, 109, 73, 83, 55, 27, 37, 1, 43 }; int[] yPoints = { 0, 36, 36, 54, 96, 72, 96, 54, 36, 36 }; //The coordinates of approximate center of the star. int centerX; int centerY; //Sums of the x and y coordinates of the star points. Used to calculate the center. int xSum = 0; int ySum = 0; Graphics2D g2d = ( Graphics2D ) g; GeneralPath star = new GeneralPath(); // create GeneralPath object //Two points on opposite ends of the star are //(1,36) and (109,36) also known as //(xPoints[8],yPoints[8]) and (xPoints[2],yPoints[2]) //Use these to get an approximate diameter of the surrounding circle. double diameter = getDiameter(xPoints[8],xPoints[2],yPoints[8],yPoints[2]); //Use these same points to get the midpoint of the circle. //double midpoint = ( (double)xPoints[8] + xPoints[2]) / 2 ; //Find the approximate center of the star. for(int i = 0; i < xPoints.length; i++) { xSum = xSum + xPoints[i]; ySum = ySum + yPoints[i]; } //Divide sums by number of points to get the approximate center. Drop the decimal point. centerX = xSum / xPoints.length; centerY = ySum / yPoints.length; // set the initial coordinate of the General Path star.moveTo( xPoints[ 0 ], yPoints[ 0 ] ); // create the star--this does not draw the star for ( int count = 1; count < xPoints.length; count++ ) star.lineTo( xPoints[ count ], yPoints[ count ] ); star.closePath(); // close the shape g2d.translate( 150, 150 ); // translate the origin to (150, 150) Shape myCircle = new Ellipse2D.Double(centerX-(diameter/2), centerY-(diameter/2), diameter, diameter); //Rotate the position of the star. g2d.rotate( starPosition ); // set random drawing color g2d.setColor( new Color( random.nextInt( 256 ), random.nextInt( 256 ), random.nextInt( 256 ) ) ); //Draw one star at the indicated position g2d.fill( star ); g2d.draw(myCircle); //Rotate the position for the next star by Pi/2 radians, or 90 degrees. //Multiply by the value of the rotationDirection variable to decide direction. starPosition += (Math.PI / 2) * rotationDirection; } // end method paintComponent private double getDiameter(int x1, int x2, int y1, int y2) { //Use the distance formula to calculate the distance between two //points on opposite ends of the star. //First get (x2-x1)^2 and (y2-y1)^2. double xDist = Math.pow((x2 - x1), 2); double yDist = Math.pow((y2 - y1), 2); //Get the total diameter. double diameter = Math.sqrt((xDist + yDist)); //Return just the radius. Cast to integer to approximate. return diameter; } public static void main(String[] args) { JFrame starFrame = new JFrame("Spinny star!"); starFrame.setVisible(true); starFrame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE); starFrame.add(new SpinningStar()); starFrame.setSize(300,300); } class TimerListener implements ActionListener { public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) { repaint(); } } }


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Protein can come from dairy products, meats, poultry, fish, nuts, legumes, and soy. They are an important part of our daily diets and something our bodies need, in order provide amino acids to:
- Create, repair, and maintain tissue
- Help build enzymes and hormones
- Help build immunity to fight infection
As with any food group, it is important to choose your particular proteins carefully. Some protein-rich foods (like red meat) are high in saturated fats. The harms of regularly eating these fats to get adequate amounts of protein may outweigh the benefits. There are several very healthy forms of protein, so it is important to choose your protein sources wisely.
How Protein Choices Affect Your Health:
Full fat dairy products (whole milk, yogurt, cheese), poultry skin, and many cuts of red meat are high in saturated fat. Saturated and trans fats raise blood cholesterol, in particular they raise bad (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides, while lowering good (HDL) cholesterol. A high level of bad cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to a heart attack. Choosing leaner meats and low- or non-fat dairy products and watching your portion sizes can help reduce this risk without completely eliminating these foods.
On the other hand, plant based proteins, like legumes have very little saturated fat. These are good to incorporate into your diet so that you get enough protein without cholesterol risks.
Healthy Arteries
Fish has less total fat and saturated fat than meat and poultry. Although some fish are high in fat, the fat is mostly omega-3 fatty acids—a type of polyunsaturated fat. Unsaturated fats, both mono and poly, are heart healthy. Omega-3s are believed to help prevent arteries from hardening and to help prevent blood from clotting and sticking to artery walls. Omega-3s may help prevent atherosclerosis and heart attacks.
Dark meat fish contain higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. It is important to note that although eating fish has more evidence for benefits, fish oil supplements have not been proven to carry the same benefits.
To Help Lower Blood Pressure
Keeping your blood pressure within normal limits will also help keep your heart healthy. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet (and the DASH-Sodium diet) have shown to reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension. DASH incorporates low-fat dairy, lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and whole grains as part of a well-rounded diet.
Protein Options:
Understanding Serving Size
The American Heart Association recommends eating no more than 6 ounces of cooked (2 servings) per day of fish, shellfish, poultry (without skin), or trimmed lean meat. A typical serving is 3 ounces, which is about the size of a deck of cards. This is equal to:
- 1/2 of a chicken breast or a chicken leg with thigh (without skin)
- 3/4 cup of flaked fish
- 2 thin slices of lean roast beef
Go Fish
Again, in order to get the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, eat at least 2 servings (1 serving = 3 ounces) of fish per week. Those high in omega-3 fatty acids include:
- Mackerel
- Sardines
- Albacore tuna
- Salmon
- Swordfish
Certain types of fish may have high mercury levels. If you plan on becoming pregnant, are pregnant, or are a nursing mother, you should avoid shark, swordfish, tilefish and king mackerel. Updates about fish and mercury exposure can be found at the Environmental Protection Agency Fish Consumption Advisories website.
Shellfish can be higher in cholesterol than other kinds of fish, so make an effort to limit how much you eat.
Leaner Meats
You can still eat meat, but what the type of meat is an important factor. When eating meats opt for:
- Light-meat chicken, Cornish hen, and turkey without skin.
- Lean cuts of beef, such as round, sirloin, chuck, and loin.
- Lean or extra lean ground beef that has no more than 10% fat.
- Lean ham and pork, such as tenderloin and loin chop.
- Lean cuts of emu, buffalo, and ostrich. These choices are very low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
Now that you know the kinds of meats that are better for you, don't ruin the healthy choice with heavy cooking methods. These cooking methods are healthy:
- Grilling
- Broiling
- Baking
Consider these substitutions in your recipes:
- Use ground turkey in place of ground beef.
- Buy "choice" or "select" grades of beef instead of "prime."
- Use turkey sausage in place of regular breakfast sausage.
and vegetable-based products; often with the other flavors of the recipe, you will barely notice the difference:
- Textured vegetable protein in place of ground meat
- Veggie or soy burgers and hot dogs in place of the meat versions
Magic Beans
Beans and peas are the mature forms of legumes, which are very versatile. They are also great sources of protein, dietary fiber, and can be counted as a vegetable or a protein serving. Here are some easy ways to add legumes to your daily diet:
- Add beans to chili, rice, or salad.
- Have some baked beans as a side dish.
- Try hummus (ground chickpeas) instead of other dips on a whole grain cracker or pita bread.
- Top a baked potato with sautéed black beans, onions, scallions, and some salsa.
- Use a bean spread on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise.
- Toss white beans and tomatoes with pasta and fresh basil.
- Fold eggs around pinto beans and tomatoes for your next omelet.
Nuts are another plant protein, so toss a handful on vegetables, in stir fry, or in yogurt. They are good for you and the crunch adds extra texture.
In the Dairy Case
Dairy products are an additional source of protein but can also have a lot of saturated fats. If you already eat or drink dairy products, make some changes by using dairy products like low- or non-fat milk, yogurt, or cheese.
It may take some time to get used to, so ease your fat content down slowly. After a short adjustment period, the difference will seem to fade. Find healthy dairy products you enjoy and try different things. Here are some easy ways to make small changes that have big effects:
- If you are used to full fat or 2% milk, mix your regular milk with 1% at first to wean yourself off the higher fat milk. Slowly add more 1% until you are used to the lighter taste. If you cannot get used to skim milk, 1% is still a good low-fat option.
- Mix cheeses, too. Use some regular and some low-fat, so you will not feel you are missing out on the flavor.
- When choosing low-fat yogurts, note that the calorie levels are often lower in the versions that are "light," as well as being low in fat.
Making drastic changes rarely work out. Take a few of these tips and start to work them into your everyday menu. Healthy eating does not have to be boring or exclude all your favorite foods. Watch your portion sizes on foods that are higher in saturated fats and look for ways to substitute healthier proteins or fats in your favorite recipes. You may find the healthier version tastes just as good!
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
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I went into jeans crisis mode until I saw a friend at church who has a body similar to mine wearing skinny jeans. And they looked cute. So I stuck my hand down the back of her pants and fished for the label, got the brand and then went on a quest to find those suckers and see if I could squeeze my butt into them. Amazingly, I found 'em at TJMaxx for the bargain price of $16.99. Hot diggity dog. Curvy girls can evidently wear skinny jeans, too. Granted I don't look as cute as my 100 pound mother does in her skinnys, but such is life. (And seriously- why in the world didn't I get her petite genes?) Mother's curse us in ways they don't even mean too!
I felt dumb taking a picture of myself. But I had to make Babbling Abby proud. So here is the end result. Complete with hips and butt and all squeezed into some $16 jeans.
It is a good thing that child is cute because he has been on a 48 hour quest to make me miserable. It has been one of those periods of time where I'd rather go to a job where all I do is poke myself with red hot pokers for 8 hours a day than stay home with Miles while he acts out of control. Trama and Attachment can kiss my butt.
On a funny note, I washed and detangled his hair the other day and it dried kind of Don King-ish.
So here is our family as Noah sees it- pet jellyfish and all.
That about wraps it up. We are laying low until Miles stops raging. He was sick on Sunday and Monday. During that time he was super snuggly and lovey dovey. Plus- we had Sadie's b-day in there and she got lots of attention. Miles can stand it when someone else gets attention. These last few days of pure chaos are obvioulsy fallout. Hopefully he'll snap out of it soon and we can return to our regularly scheduled programming!
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A YouTube video currently making the rounds across the internet showing a "UFO" destroying a Taliban camp is an obvious hoax.
While debunking videos isn't exactly my forte, it's worth it this time since The Daily Mail, The New York Daily News, International Business Times, and others have reported on the poorly-edited minute-and-a-half clip uploaded by "Section 51."
Little green men may certainly exist, but it can't be confirmed that they've fired on the Taliban. A quick perusal of the "Section 51" channel — with dozens of videos of soldiers and Marines encountering supposed "UFO's" uploaded — should convince most this is a hoax, but let's look at the video:
That very fake-looking UFO hovering above the explosion said to be in "Afghanistan — March 2014" is, well, obviously fake. This little computer-generated addition was thrown over a real video of a car bomb factory being blown to bits in Iraq that the Section 51 uploaders flipped.
"The authenticity of the video cannot be confirmed. The U.S. military has not announced any UFO sightings in Afghanistan," wrote Joel Landau at the New York Daily News.
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I've gotten to "meet" some really cool people through the blogosphere, and Sarah is one that makes me so proud to be a part of the blogging community. She uses her blog to advocate for orphans with Down Syndrome and she uses her Etsy shop to help adoptive families raise money for their adoptions. Seriously- she's awesome like that. So congrats to Sarah and thanks to everyone for playing along. Perhaps we'll do it again sometime!
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I am currently in the middle of the large database import. I am currently seeing some error about tablespace not created. I know I need to create these tablespace in order to have a successful import. However, at this point, I would like to let the imp continue to run without terminating it because the import really takes up a lot of time. The question is, after this import is done, and after I create those missing tablespaces which was complained during this import. How can I re-import the objects which was originally failed to import due to the tablespace was not there?
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