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Red Hat released version 7.0 of their Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) flagship operating system today. It boasts Windows interoperability, a new default file system, Docker containerization and guarantees 10 years of support across any future major or minor releases.
Perhaps most importantly it updates the underlying Linux kernel that was used in RHEL 6.x from 2.6.32 to 3.10. All of this points to a much-needed modernization of RHEL says Richard Fichera, a Forrester analyst who covers infrastructure and operations,
"This is important for Red Hat since it allows them to play catch-up and a bit of leap-frog with SUSE, bringing their release into the 3.x series kernel sequence, and in general because it introduces a bunch of useful improvements for their customers," Fichera told me in an email.
In an effort to provide more stability for its customer base, Mark Coggin, senior director of marketing at Red Hat, says they have guaranteed that they will support this release for 10 years. Coggin says this is a serious commitment to customers by Red Hat and means providing bug fixes, security releases and updates for the 10 years.
He says they worked hard in this version to make it easier to install, manage and deploy RHEL, and that means including interoperability with Windows Active Directory and automated scripting to help sys admins during the upgrade process. Coggin admits that no upgrade is trivial, but they are providing the tools sys admins require to see what needs changing or altering before upgrading to ease the process.
Fichera says this goes a long way toward ensuring simplicity for sys admins. "RHEL 7 contains a range of improvements to make it simpler to install and lower overhead to manage, including in-place upgrades of an existing RHEL system, rollback capabilities, and templatized deployment via "profiles", which allow configuration definitions to be specified for specific workloads and deployed on demand. After the installation, the distribution contains a vastly improved set of runtime management and monitoring capabilities to enable optimal runtime performance," he explained
The Docker compatibility is also significant says Al Gillen, who covers servers and systems software for IDC. "This release is particularly important because of the Docker (Linux container) support that is incorporated in the product. The Red Hat folks feel that Linux container technology will be especially useful for service providers and for customers wanting to have better version-to-version application portability, and I would agree with this contention," he said.
The update also changes the default file system from EXT4 to XFS, explained Coggin, but offers support for a variety of other file systems, should customer require it. Forrester's Fichera says this is important.
"The Linux kernel now includes a wide range of file systems, ranging from an improved EXT (the most widely used Linux file system) to XFS (for very large file systems up to half a Petabyte) and a beta version of btrfs (a geeky contraction of "Better File System)…," he told me. "
It's been 3.5 years since the last major RHEL update and question remains about whether companies are looking for large upgrades like this one, or if they want a more gradual, continuous upgrade process. IDC's Gillen says the industry is split on this point.
"We feel that the industry is going through a fundamental split, where customers will have to make a decision for using infrastructure solutions that have continuous upgrades (such as Amazon, Microsoft Azure, Fedora, iOS, etc.), versus the classic IT control point that allowed IT to decide if, and when, updates are allowed to be applied to their infrastructure," Gillen explained.
But he added that certain companies need this latter approach, especially in regulated industries. Red Hat's Coggin says they are reviewing how they deliver updates, but that their customer base typically has certain expectations about this.
"We are the leader in market for commercial Linux with a huge cadre of customers who expect a [certain] release cadence and lifecycle," but he said, "We are evaluating what a life cycle means." He explained they have introduced software collections and toolsets that do have more frequent releases for those companies that want that, but a lot of their customers require stability and they want to provide a path for both types of customers moving forward.
Coggin said close to 10,000 customers participated in the RHEL 7 Beta with 60 of those what he called "high touch" participants, whom they kept in close contact with for detailed feedback about the product.


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According to Hinduism, every part of the universe is the result of an action by a god. In Hindu mythology, Soma represents the god of the Moon. He rides through the sky in a chariot drawn by white horses.Some people think that the Moon is inhabited by a rabbit. That is why all bunnies are viewed as incarnations of Soma.

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How to Find a Local Business in Teesside
If you are in search of a local business in Teesside, you have come to the right place. You can use TeessideOnline.co.uk to locate businesses in your area. You can contact local businesses using this popular local business directory and read customer reviews.
Teesside Businesses
There are many different businesses on Teesside. This article lists the top 4 industries in the area:
Heavy Industry in Teesside
Heavy industry has a long history in Teesside. The Prince of Wales opened a technical college in the region in 1930, supplying the local industry with high-quality engineering graduates. The college evolved into the Teesside Polytechnic in 1969 and eventually became Teesside University in 1992. Today, it continues to produce high-quality engineering graduates that help the local industry grow and create wealth in the area.
The growth of industry in Teesside also accelerated the growth of the local population. People from all over the world came to the area, bringing with them thousands of jobs. The area became the world's largest producer of ammonia, and the industrial base grew rapidly.
Business Support Teesside
If you're looking for a new business opportunity, you should look into the services offered by local businesses in Teesside. The North East Enterprise Agency has a range of free services available for new businesses, including free one-to-one business planning support. The Enterprise Revolution also offers ongoing training to help businesses grow.
Teesside Iron and steel industries
The iron and steel industries are an important part of Teesside's economy. They also supply a significant proportion of the nation's steel. For instance, nearly 96 per cent of Network Rail's tracks are made from primary steel produced in Scunthorpe. Nissan receives 45 per cent of its steel needs from Port Talbot, and British Steel is supplying bespoke sections for Hinkley Point C.
The steel industry began to thrive in Teesside in the 1850s, when iron ore was discovered near Eston. The industry soon shifted to producing steel and competed with Sheffield. During its heyday, the area employed 40,000 people. It was a major hub for heavy industry, but sadly, the number of jobs associated with it began to dwindle. As the steel industry shifted to the service sector, the number of people employed fell.
Plastic manufacturing on Teesside
A new plant in Teesside is set to process tonnes of plastic waste. Currently, almost 80 per cent of plastic waste is landfilled or incinerated. The company hopes to establish more such plants globally by 2025. According to the company, the plant will reduce the amount of CO2 that enters the atmosphere from plastic waste. The company plans to achieve this by using supercritical steam, which will turn plastics back into oils and chemicals. The plant could potentially eliminate up to 120,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.
The company plans to have several plants around the world, and plans to establish one in Teesside, UK, in 2022. It also has plans for new plants in the United States and Germany. It also plans to establish manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia, which will be able to process 25,000 tonnes of plastic waste each year.
Teesside is a popular location to locate your business. Using TeessideOnline.co.uk, you can quickly and easily find a business that can meet your needs.


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This is God's weekend! (Well, in Portland at least...)
September 13, 2013
God is Disappointed in You authors Mark Russell and Shannon Wheeler will be on hand this Sunday night at Powell's downtown store here in Portland. 7:30 p.m. Come say hello, and pray that you're on the correct side of the conversation. (Who wants to burn in Hell right?)
Here's Mark and Shannon Talking Comics with Tim (O'Shea)!
One more time, Mark and Kalah Allan's terrific God trailer.
And some review sound bites for your reading pleasure:
"I chuckled at God Is Disappointed in You before I even cracked it open…."
—Bob Duggan, Big Think
"...educational, utterly hilarious, and wholly engaging. Mark Russell and Shannon Wheeler have crafted a book you won't be able to put down. Unless you're a zealot…then you're going to throw the thing across the room."
—Chris Delloiacono, The Trades
"This is so funny I have been crying with laughter."
—Stephen L. Holland, Page 45
"Stripped of its arcane language and interminable passages, every book of the Bible is condensed down to its core message, in no more than a few pages each...often shocking, sometimes blasphemous, but always funny with a huge heart. This is Sunday School for the information age."
—Brett Schenker, Graphic Policy
"[Writer] Mark Russell and [artist] Shannon Wheeler take 'The Good Book' and turn it into, well, a good book."
—Joedward Lewis, Geeks Unleashed
"With its near-constant commentary on economic inequality and the plight of the poor in the face of an oppressive upper class, God Is Disappointed in You is certainly timely, with lessons that feel more relevant today that at any other time in recent memory... The Bible itself may be timeless, but, with its playful ribbing and wit, God Is Disappointed in You is most certainly a book made for this moment."
—Brian Martin, Culture Mass
"Mark Russell reimagines Isaiah as a motivational speaker, Elisha as a marriage counselor, and God as a scrapbooker… Shannon Wheeler's cartoons stand on their own, taking familiar bits from the Bible and stirring them up with equal doses of pop culture, humor, and irreverence. God Is Disappointed in You accomplishes an impressive goal: it takes the holy book—as inscrutable and culturally significant as it is—and makes it readable."
—Rebecca Kelley, The Rumpus
"Using numerous formats for this presentation, from Psalms presented as a Greatest Hits compilation to Revelations annotated with common theories as to the prophetic representations, God Is Disappointed in You is a wonderful path through an often unapproachable text… Illustrator Shannon Wheeler's New Yorker-esque cartoons are great touchpoints used with care to either enhance the ongoing story or to view a story through a different lens. Sometimes surreal but always amusing, Wheeler applies a matching sardonic wit to his keep pace with the author."
—Jenny Christopher Randle, New York Journal of Books
"There are pop culture references scattered throughout God Is Disappointed in You... Historical epics flowing with sex and violence didn't originate with Game of Thrones, as any of the raw, shocking, and downright strange events of the Old Testament show, and the sheer diversity that the Bible contains is more than enough material for some rib tickling productions, as can be seen in a handful of early episodes of The Simpsons."
—Kris Bather, Broken Frontier


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A government official said Tuesday that five tons of confiscated elephant tusks will be destroyed as part of a global campaign to raise awareness against the illegal trade of so-called "blood ivories."
The seized tusks represent a portion of the 13.1 tons of Tanzanian elephant tusks seized in 2005 and 2009 that are kept in a government vault, said Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau head Theresa Mundita Lim.
"This action is meant to send a message that the Philippines is against the illegal trade of ivory and the merciless massacre of elephants," Lim told AFP.
She said the haul will be crushed using a road roller and burned in front of anti-ivory trade advocates next week as the country works to shed its image as a major transport hub for illegal ivories.
The rest of the seized ivory will remain under lock and key and will be used as evidence against illegal traders or as educational materials.
The Philippines is a signatory to the Geneva-based Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), which bans the trade of ivory in a bid to combat drastic declines in the numbers of elephant populations in Africa.
It cited the Philippines as among nine countries considered as "priority concerns" because they were used as a smuggling hub for illegal ivories, Lim said.
The maximum penalty for possessing illegal ivory in the Philippines is four years in jail.
Authorities last year launched an investigation into religious icons made from ivory that were owned by the influential Catholic church.
The inquiry was sparked by a National Geographic magazine report that quoted a prominent priest who gave a list of known ivory carvers in Manila and offered tips on how to smuggle the icons abroad.
The church had denied it condoned the massacre of elephants, saying many ivory statues it owned were decades old and made even before the ban on ivory trade came into force.
But Lim said the investigation continues, even as she declined to give further details citing the inquiry's sensitive nature.
The church remains highly influential in the mainly Catholic country of 100 million. — Agence France-Presse


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Ryan Howard continued to test his recovering Achilles tendon as he rehabbed for the second time in as many nights with the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws on Friday. The 32-year-old slugger has been sidelined following off-season surgery to repair the tendon he ruptured in the final at bat of the Phillies' 2011 postseason.
In game action on Friday, facing highly regarded Nationals prospect Alex Meyer, who throws a fastball that ranges from 96-98 MPH, Howard went 1-for-2 with a single and a strike out. Howard played first base for five innings and looked good, moving laterally with no problems and completing the end of three different BlueClaws double plays with ease. The efforts on Friday followed his 2-for-4 effort on Thursday, in which laced two singles, hit a Sac fly and drove in three runs as the Lakewood designated hitter.
Following the game on Friday, Howard told the media that he is slated to return to Lakewood for another rehab game on Saturday, in which he will again serve as the team's DH.
The BlueClaws won Friday night's contest against the Hagerstown Suns by a score of 6-1, behind a strong pitching effort from lefty Ethan Stewart, who allowed just one unearned run in six innings of work, and the hot bat of Chris Duffy (15-game hitting streak), who put the BlueClaws ahead in the 8th inning with an RBI single. Additionally, third baseman Maikel Franco mashed a Josh Smoker pitch into the night for a grand slam that capped the scoring for the 'Claws in the 8th frame.
Following his outing, Howard spoke with a few members of the media and offered up the following quotes...
Howard on playing the field:
"Tonight felt pretty good. You know, foul balls- was able to move laterally, or try to get breaks on balls. Depth perception will probably be the biggest thing, um, getting used to the throws, cutters, sinkers, all that kind of stuff. But, that just comes with the reps."
Howard on what will come next for him:
"I'll be here (Saturday) for sure. That may be it, either (Saturday) or Sunday. And then, move on to the next one...either Lehigh or Reading, one of the two."
Howard on not getting a 3rd at bat in the contest on Friday:
"It is what it is. You know, you go out and play. It's all about, now, just play and working back into it. You don't want to overdo it. It's only the second game. There's still plenty more games to go."
Howard on loosening up gingerly in pregame warm ups:
"That's how I do it regardless. I don't go full blown sprints. Just try and save it for the game. It's just getting loose."
Howard on how it felt playing first base, rather than only serving as the DH:
"It felt good. It felt good. You know, being able to get the reads off the bat. Just seeing double plays and just being a part of the- just getting throws and everything. It felt good."
Howard on being able to bond with the young prospects while he rehabs:
"I mean it's cool to be down and see the guys get a little hyped up, but at the same time, I just tell 'em, 'Hey, we gotta go out there. We gotta go play!' I just try to give them a little bit of knowledge here and there, if they're asking questions and what not. But, I just try to go out there and play and try to win a game."
Howard on being the kind of player that cheers for his teammates and tries to motivate the club:
"That's just me. No matter what level it is, we're out there, we're trying to win games. So, I mean, if you're not then you shouldn't be here. You know, I just try to get the guys a little worked up, get them out there ready to go, trying to win a game."
Howard on whether there's a time table for a return to the Phillies:
"There's no real time table. I mean, just take these games till I feel comfortable. Just continue to get some reps, get in game situations and see where we are from there."
Howard on Hagerstown's Meyer-
"He was pretty good. He had a good fastball, ran it up to about 98-99, had some movement on it. So, he had a live arm. He was pretty good."
Check out more images as well as video footage of Ryan Howard's single from Friday below.
Pregame hitting discussion with coach Lino Connell and roving infield coordinator Doug Mansolino
Anthem with his retired number in the distance
In the field, first inning
Checking out game action from the dugout
Howard's Entourage castmate, and girlfriend of Hagerstown's Cutter Dykstra, Jamie Lynn Sigler checking out the game


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Israel.- A new way to grow larger fish and feed the expanding world population earns Prof. Berta Levavi-Sivan a 2017 Kaye innovation Award.
As the world faces a projected population increase from today's 7.5 billion people to 9 billion people by 2050, the demand for sustainable food sources is on the rise. The answer to this looming dilemma may well reside within the booming field of aquaculture. While wild fisheries have been on the decline for the last 20 years, aquaculture, or fish farming, is the fastest growing food-producing sector in the world, and will play an increasingly vital role in our planet's food resources in the years to come.
One of the challenges to aquaculture is that reproduction, as an energy intensive endeavor, makes fish grow more slowly. To solve this problem, Prof. Berta Levavi-Sivan at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem identified tiny molecules named Neurokinin B (NKB) and Neurokinin F (NKF) that are secreted by the brains of fish and play a crucial role in their reproduction. Prof. Levavi-Sivan, a specialist in aquaculture at the Hebrew University's Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, then developed molecules that neutralize the effect of NKB and NKF. The molecules inhibited fish reproduction and consequently led to increased growth rates.
Better Fish Growth, More Aquaculture Jobs
These inhibitors can now be included in fish feed to ensure better growth rates. For example, young tilapia fed the inhibitors in their food supply for two months gained 25% more weight versus fish that did not receive the supplement. So far, NKB has been found in 20 different species of fish, indicating that this discovery could be effective in a wide variety of species.
The technology developed by Prof. Levavi-Sivan and her team was licensed by Yissum, the Technology Transfer company of the Hebrew University, to start-up AquiNovo Ltd., established and operating within the framework of The Trendlines Group. AquiNovo is further developing the technology to generate growth enhancers for farmed fish.
As the aquaculture industry obtains the tools to flourish, an increase in jobs is likely to follow. In Europe, aquaculture accounts for about 20% of fish production and directly employs some 85,000 people. The sector mainly benefits those living in coastal and rural areas, where jobs are most needed.
2017 Kaye innovation Award
In recognition of her work, Prof. Berta Levavi-Sivan was awarded the Kaye Innovation Award for 2017.
The Kaye Innovation Awards at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have been awarded annually since 1994. Isaac Kaye of England, a prominent industrialist in the pharmaceutical industry, established the awards to encourage faculty, staff and students of the Hebrew University to develop innovative methods and inventions with good commercial potential, which will benefit the university and society. For more information about the 2017 Kaye Innovations Awards, visit http://bit.ly/kaye2017.
Prof. Berta Levavi-Sivan earned her BSc degree in life science and her MSc and PhD in zoology from Tel Aviv University. At the Hebrew University's Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, where her work focuses on fish reproduction and growth, she has published over 100 articles in refereed journals and has won several prizes for her findings. As a specialist in aquaculture, she has worked extensively in Uganda to combat depleted fish supplies in Lake Victoria.
About the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel's leading academic and research institution, is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. Founded in 1918 by visionaries including Albert Einstein, the Hebrew University is a pluralistic institution where science and knowledge are advanced for the benefit of humankind. For more information, please visit http://new.huji.ac.il/en.


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Sustainable Technologies and Global Innovation to change the way consumers use their mobile devices in business and every day lives
November 13, 2013 (Aix-en-Provence, France, and St. Paul, Minnesota, USA) – Sunpartner Technologies and 3M Company announced an agreement to collaborate in product development and technical solutions, capitalizing on innovative engineered electronics materials from 3M and transparent solar cell technologies from Sunpartner Technologies. The two companies are developing a sustainable wireless transparent micro component that will charge devices while they are being used and exposed to light. This game-changing development will give consumers the ability to charge their mobile phones and tablets with just natural or artificial light — no electrical outlets needed to power.
Combining 3M Optically Clear Adhesives with SunPartner's Wysips Crystal drives this innovative advance in consumer electronics energy management. Wysips—What You See Is Photovoltaic Surface—transforms any surface into a solar panel that can generate its own energy from natural or artificial light. These photovoltaic cells activate from the moment they are exposed to light and charge the battery or power the equipment they are connected to, revolutionizing businesses and the daily lives of consumers with electronics always at the ready.
Wysips ultra-thin transparent photovoltaic layer is embedded into electronic displays and supplies enough energy to keep the device charged, so it will not run out of power. The more sophisticated phones and their integrated features — apps, gaming, movies, books, email, web — suck the life out of batteries – a common complaint among consumers. Extended battery life is, therefore, taking on ever-greater importance in consumer purchase decisions. The continuous solar charge makes phones always accessible– indoors or outdoors.
The combination of SunPartner's Wysips Crystal technology with 3M Optically Clear Adhesives will be a sustainable answer to the consumer electronics industry's energy management needs.
Based on core 3M adhesive technology, 3M Optically Clear Adhesives are precision-manufactured to eliminate common adhesive visual defects such as bubbling, which can distort the display and diminish consumer satisfaction with their device. 3M OCA's precisely meet specific display bonding requirements with the unique ability to customize the functionality, reactivity and performance of the adhesive.
3M's collaborative culture and bench-to-bench approach, combined with electronics materials expertise, breadth of product portfolio and alignment with key consumer electronics industry leaders strategically complement SunPartner's emerging technologies presenting a sustainable and innovative answer to demanding industry needs.
"We see strong synergies to serve our customers in consumer electronics markets with the help of 3M as a trusted partner and expert in materials excellence," said Ludovic Deblois, president and co-founder of Sunpartner Technologies. "Their reach with world-class mobile and display manufacturers, combined with our efforts, will enable us to move faster and to develop revolutionary solutions and foresee world-class support for a wide range of applications for our customers to help speed their products to market."
Suited to indoor or outdoor applications, the technology can be integrated into all kinds of displays and nomad devices: mobile phone, ereaders, electronics shelves labels, watches, wireless sensors. The added source of energy production changes neither the design nor aesthetics of the device. The transparent photovoltaic component is connected to an electronic chip, which converts and manages the energy produced to charge a battery.
"It is exciting to see both an innovative and sustainable solution for this industry. We are thrilled to leverage our technical materials expertise, along with SunPartner's unique solutions, to enable key customers worldwide to bring new and exciting possibilities to the next generation of electronic devices" said Herve Gindre, vice president and general manager, 3M Electronics Markets Materials. "This team effort aligns well with 3M's commitment to collaborative innovation, sustainability and improving business and people's lives."
The Wysips Crystal with 3M Optically Clear Adhesives is designed to be used with existing materials and screen technologies with an eye on product development for materials and designs of the future. 3M's ongoing commitment to supply and meet customers' demands for better and sustainable solutions that add value will continue to be at the forefront of next-generation adhesives.
The agreement between Sunpartner Technologies and 3M will benefit licensees, industry and consumers with a sustainable solution that changes the energy management of electronic devices and will provide new freedom for consumers. Under the agreement, Sunpartner Technologies is now designing prototypes for three global leaders in mobile telephony. The company plans to finalize two new agreements in the coming months and sign the first licenses during the first half of 2014.
For more information, visit www.3M.com


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text: Primary Election Voter Turnout Lowest In California History Friday, July 11, 2014 | Sacramento, CA (AP) — Secretary of State Debra Bowen says only 25.2 percent of registered voters participated in the June 3 primary election, the lowest turnout for a statewide election in California history. Bowen certified the primary results on Friday. She says the election also had the highest rate of voting by mail, at 69 percent. That beats the June 2012 record of 65 percent. The results come as clerks in two counties started recounting ballots in the controller's race. Democratic Assemblyman John Perez of Los Angeles was 481 votes behind Democratic Board of Equalization member Betty Yee for second place. Bowen says if there was ever an election where every vote mattered, "this was certainly it." She says the controller's race should remind registered voters to participate in the November general election. Follow us for more stories like this CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you. As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today. Donate Today


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GW Bridge Painters: Dangerous Job on Top of the World's Busiest Bridge
ABC's Bob Woodruff goes atop the world's busiest bridge.
Nov. 20, 2012— -- The George Washington Bridge is a crown atop the New York City skyline, made of cables and steel beams, and for painters who have to teeter more than 600 feet in the air to give it a fresh coat, it's a test of nerves.
Almost one mile long and suspended over the Hudson River, the GW Bridge is the busiest bridge in the world. Hardly any journalists have ever been allowed to the top, but we were given a rare look at life atop this marvel of American engineering.
In order to get the $71,000-a-year job of painting the bridge, potential painters have to ace a series of tests. Getting to the top is the final exam, and about 90 percent of them fail.
"A large portion of them, when they get to this height, they determine there's a better way for them to make a living," said Pat Foye, the executive director for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Although it would be easier to balance by looking down, the test is to look straight ahead. There is a net below to catch anyone who falls. The real danger is where the barrels of the bridge are round and sloping, as 24 lanes of traffic whiz below. The workers said none of their colleagues had ever fallen to their deaths, but there have been some close calls.
"There's been nine times that I've actually been scared but obviously up here you have to be conscious of where you are," Keith Schmitt said.
"People say, you know, 'you're crazy,' you know, 'you're fearless,' this and that," Christopher Lizotte said. "But as soon as you lose the fear being up here, that's when you're in trouble."
Another worker named Obec Gonzales said he has painted three bridges and has never fallen.
"In the morning when it's quietest, you're just up here by yourself, it's cool," he said. "Occasionally a helicopter goes by and you enjoy what you're doing."
There have never been any women on this job, but Gonzales has a daughter who might be a future candidate.
"I have a 10-year-old, she loves it," he said. "She tells everybody what I do. She really gets a kick out of me being up here, showing her the pictures painting the silver or painting the gray."
For all its stunningly beautiful vistas, there are real safety concerns. All of the workers wear two harnesses. Everything is securely attached because anything that falls could cause a traffic accident below, and sudden weather can change everything.
"These guys had a major hurricane blow through and it was a serious situation," Lizotte said.
When the severe wind hit, the painters were on a rig, hundreds of feet up. Gonzales said a tornado came close enough that it grabbed their rig, "brought it up in the air and slammed it down."
Despite those dangers, it is a beautiful place with more than 80 years of history, providing a rare view for all.


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Older fellow with glasses: I see that book in your taliis bag, called "Forgiveness". What is it about?
New Age Guy: It is about how you have to forgive all those people who hurt you?
Congregant: Why would you do it, if they dont ask?
New Age Guy: No, you forgive them for yourself, so you can be free. Not forgiving traps you in negativity.
Glasses: Really?
New Age Guy: Yes. It holds you back, it gives them continued power over you. When you let go, you can move forward.
Glasses: Can't you move forward without them. You can forget them, for example. Forgiving someone because you want to detach from them is kind of selfish and not sincere- no?
New Age Guy: Forgiving is always noble. It's theatrical, a grand jesture of liberation. It's a better thing to do.
Glasses: And trusting that G-d is always just is a very private step. I get it. In my book, they have to ask. for fogiveness. They can't hold you back, if you understand that it is all from Hashem and they are just His messengers. Then we are honest, I am not using them for my ends and they gain true forgiveness - through understanding.
New Age Guy, unsure: But forgiving is better.
Glasses: Doesn't sound very Jewish, Sounds outright Christian. Forgiveness only comes if it is solicited. I KNOW that I cannot forgive someone unless he apologizes, at the very least, and I better know he means it. I can say that I forgive him but that is just words and I don't really mean it. I am just being noble in my own mind and self involved. I enjoy shoving my superiority in their faces and I gain not repair but revenge.
New Age Guy: How would you know that he means the apology? May he is just unburdening himself to not be trapped himself in negativity.
Glasses: If the apology is sincere. I know what is sincere; if it is complete, if he doesn't minimize the offense and does not blame others or the cicumstances. If he is willing to compensate - then I know it is not just words.
New Age Guy: What difference does it make what you call it.
Glasses: What you call it shapes your perception of what it is. Truth is always beter than self delusion.
New Age Guy, insisting: But if you don't forgive you will always remain trapped. It's for you, not for them.
Glasses: I seee what you mean. But, may be that is not called forgiveness, May be you you do it to move on but you need to call it something else, what it really is.
New Age Guy: What?
Glasses: Bitachon !


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Without Conor it takes Dad as much as 2 1/2 hours to complete the walk with a couple of short rests on benches along the way.
With Conor there are no stops to rest and Dad has to keep a brisker pace completing the walk in 1 hour and 50 minutes last night. Dad is a bit sore today.
It was a beautiful, sunny evening. We saw lots of people, and some furry friends, along the way.


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A company with a multimillion-dollar military contract to dismantle explosives was so overrun with the dangerous materials, it was stored in overflowing containers and even among the trees at its facility. Just three years ago, the company told the Army it had plenty of space to safely store and recycle the material, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.
Those documents shed some light on operations at Explo Systems Inc. and what it told military officials long before a Louisiana town near the company's facility had to be evacuated out of fear of an explosion. The company told the military its plan was to take the explosives apart and sell off the material, according to those same documents reviewed by the AP.
An explosion last October led authorities to look more closely at Explo and its facility, which is operated on the Louisiana National Guard base near Doyline, La. When a trooper investigating the explosion went to the facility, he discovered a haphazard collection of dangerous material, leading to the evacuation of the town in northwest Louisiana known for as the backdrop for the TV series "True Blood."
It's not clear from documents and in interviews with authorities exactly how much space the company had to safely store the explosives. But three years ago, the company said it had plenty of room.
In a proposal to the Army on Jan. 21, 2010, Explo Systems said it had "storage capacity for more than 70 million pounds of explosive material between our Louisiana and Kentucky storage locations," according to documents obtained by the AP through a public records request. Yet Louisiana authorities said the facility there could only hold about 10 million pounds and a Kentucky state official said the company did not have permission to store it in that state.
Stephen D. Abney, spokesman for the Army's Joint Munitions Command, said the plan was for Explo to resell the material, not store it. Asked if Explo Systems misled the Army and could face charges, Abney said only that an investigation was ongoing.
"I don't think anybody dreamed of them storing that much," Abney said.
Company officials have not responded to numerous telephone calls seeking comment.
However, a Kentucky businessman with ties to the company said Explo mistakenly overstated its storage capacity by more than 60 million pounds.
Explo Systems took apart propellant charges — used to fire artillery rounds — and sold a chemical called M6 to companies that could use it for coal mine blasting, according to documents the company provided to the Army. It also sold other parts of the recycled propellant charges.
The arrangement meant the company could make money from the Army and buyers of the recycled components.
The Army gave Explo a $2.9 million annual contract in March 2010 to dismantle up to 450,000 propelling charges a year with options for renewal for four years. It's not clear exactly how much of the explosive material the company was able to sell.
Each charge contains 20.6 pounds of M6, according to Explo Systems' plan, meaning the company could take in nearly 9.3 million pounds each year under the contract.
At some point, the company ran out of storage room in Louisiana and in early 2012 asked to lease more space at the base, the Guard said. The company was turned down because it was about $400,000 behind on rent.
A state trooper following up on the October explosion discovered the improperly stored material, and the company informed the Army on Nov. 27 that Louisiana authorities wouldn't allow it to accept more explosives pending an ongoing investigation.
Doyline was evacuated because of concerns that any ignition — such as a lightning strike or a brush fire — could set off a massive chain-reaction blast.
"They certainly didn't want it to stop coming in. If they quit taking it, they lose that income," said Sheriff Gary Sexton in Webster Parish, where the facility is located on a Louisiana National Guard base called Camp Minden. Sexton has been involved since the evacuation and early stages of the investigation.
Abney said "it was the understanding" of Army representatives that Explo was going to sell M6 to Kentucky Powder Company — an explosives company with offices in Lexington and Mount Vernon in Kentucky — to be used in the production of blasting slurry for coal mines.
Explo sold Kentucky Powder 2.16 million pounds of M6 in July 2011 and its plan said it had "supply agreements with two major mining slurry manufacturers," according to documents obtained by AP.
R. Edward McGhee is president of Kentucky Powder Company, according to filings with the Kentucky Secretary of State's office. Business filings in Louisiana list him as a director of Explo Systems.
McGhee said in a telephone interview that Kentucky Powder hadn't bought M6 from Explo in more than a year because demand was down. He said the company doesn't store explosives for other companies.
McGhee said he spoke to Explo officials who told him the plan mistakenly said the company had 70 million pounds of storage and should have said 7 million. McGhee did not mention being listed as a director of Explo Systems and hasn't responded to subsequent telephone calls.
The plan said 70 million pounds at least three times.
Linda Potter, a spokeswoman with the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources, said neither company has permits to store Explo Systems' propellant.
"To store explosives or lease space for Explo, both Kentucky Powder and Explo Systems would need to obtain the appropriate permit from the Explosives and Blasting Division. Neither company currently holds this permit, nor did they in 2010," Potter said.
Demand for recycled M6 is down because of declines in coal mining. Factors include low natural gas prices, a mild winter and difficulty obtaining permits, said Bill Bissett, president of the Kentucky Coal Association.
Bissett said the coal industry really began to feel the effects in the first quarter of 2012. That would have been around when Explo asked the Louisiana Guard to rent more bunkers.
After the discovery of the improperly stored M6, the Guard let Explo Systems use an additional 22 bunkers, up from 78 it already had, but that still wasn't enough to store it. Louisiana authorities are still looking for bunkers to store the M6 that is now in buildings on the base.
Explo has been selling some of the material, but not as fast as authorities would like.
"In my personal opinion, I think they defrauded the military on their ability to store this material in Louisiana," Sheriff Sexton said.
The Army visited the Louisiana facility at least twice in 2010 after the propellant contract was awarded and two more times in 2011, according to Abney. Records showed no serious problems.
But this isn't the first time the company has come under scrutiny.
A series of about 10 explosions at the facility caused an evacuation of Doyline in 2006 and was cited for violations in West Virginia for its use of an old military explosive for coal mining in 2007.
And then there was the explosion in October.
"Oh God, I thought I was in Afghanistan," according to Doyline resident Gaytha Bryant, 56, who said the blast shifted her mobile home, causing thousands of dollars in damage. "There was this explosion, then the shaking, the grandchildren woke up screaming."


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Dealing with Test Anxiety
Generally, we all experience some level of nervousness or tension before tests or other important events in our lives. A little nervousness can actually help motivate us; however, too much of it can become a problem, especially if it interferes with our ability to prepare for and perform on tests.
Dealing with Anxiety
The first step is to distinguish between two types of anxiety. If your anxiety is a direct result of lack of preparation, consider it a normal, rational reaction. However, if you are adequately prepared but still panic, "blank out", and/or overreact, your reaction is not rational. While both of these anxieties may be considered normal (anyone can have them) it is certainly helpful to know how to overcome the effects.
Preparation Can Help
Preparation is the best way to minimize rationale anxiety. Consider the following:
- Avoid "cramming" for a test. Trying to master a semester's worth of material the day before the test is a poor way to learn and can easily produce anxiety. This is not the time to try to learn a great deal of material.
- Combine all the information you have been presented throughout the semester and work on mastering the main concepts of the course.
- When studying for the test, ask yourself what questions may be asked and try to answer them by integrating ideas from lectures, notes, texts, and supplementary readings.
- If you are unable to cover all the material given throughout the semester, select important portions that you can cover well. Set a goal of presenting your knowledge of this information on the test.
Changing Your Attitude
Improving your perspective of the test-taking experience can actually help you enjoy studying and may improve your performance. Don't overplay the importance of the grade — it is not a reflection of your self-worth nor does it predict your future success. Try the following:
- Remember that the most reasonable expectation is to try to show as much of what you know as you can.
- Remind yourself that a test is only a test — there will be others.
- Avoid thinking of yourself in irrational, all-or-nothing terms.
- Reward yourself after the test — take in a movie, go out to eat, or visit with friends.
Don't Forget the Basics
Students preparing for tests often neglect basic biological, emotional, and social needs. To do your best, you must attend to these needs. Think of yourself as a total person — not just a test taker. Remember to:
- Continue the habits of good nutrition and exercise. Continue your recreational pursuits and social activities — all contribute to your emotional and physical well-being.
- Follow a moderate pace when studying; vary your work when possible and take breaks when needed.
- Get plenty of sleep the night before the test — when you are overly tired you will not function at your absolute best.
- Once you feel you are adequately prepared for the test, do something relaxing.
The Day of the Test
To be able to do your best on the day of the test we suggest the following:
- Begin your day with a moderate breakfast and avoid coffee if you are prone to "caffeine jitters." Even people who usually manage caffeine well may feel light-headed and jittery when indulging on the day of a test.
- Try to do something relaxing the hour before the test — last minute cramming will cloud your mastering of the overall concepts of the course.
- Bring gum and a small, quiet item to fidget with during the exam. Chewing gum and manipulating a small amount of modeling clay or a 'stress' toy eases tension and improves concentration.
- Plan to arrive at the test location early — this will allow you to relax and to select a seat located away from doors, windows, and other distractions.
- Avoid classmates who generate anxiety and tend to upset your stability.
- If waiting for the test to begin causes anxiety, distract yourself by reading a magazine or newspaper.
During the Test: Basic Strategies
Before you begin answering the questions on the test, take a few minutes and do the following:
- First review the entire test; then read the directions twice. Try to think of the test as an opportunity to show the professor what you know; then begin to organize your time efficiently. Work on the easiest portions of the test first.
- For essay questions, construct a short outline for yourself — then begin your answer with a summary sentence. This will help you avoid the rambling and repetition which can irrate the person grading the test. For short-answer questions, answer only what is asked — short and to the point. If you have difficulty with an item involving a written response, show what knowledge you can. If proper terminology evades you, show what you know with your own words.
- For multiple choice questions, read all the options first, then eliminate the most obvious. Unsure of the correct response? Rely on your first impression, then move on quickly. Beware of tricky qualifying words such as "only," "always," or "most. "
- Do not rush through the test. Wear a watch and check it frequently as you pace yourself. If it appears you will be unable to finish the entire test, concentrate on those portions which you can answer well. Recheck your answers only if you have extra time — and only if you are not anxious.
During the Test: Anxiety Control
Curb excess anxiety in any of the following ways:
- Tell yourself "I can be anxious later, now is the time to take the exam."
- Focus on answering the question, not on your grade or others' performances.
- Counter negative thoughts with other, more valid thoughts like, "I don't have to be perfect."
- Tense and relax muscles throughout your body; take a couple of slow deep breaths and try to maintain a positive attitude.
- If allowed, get a drink or go to the bathroom.
- Ask the instructor a question.
- Eat something.
- Break your pencil lead — then go sharpen it.
- Think for a moment about the post-exam reward you promised yourself.
After the Test
Whether you did well or not, be sure to follow through on the reward you promised yourself and enjoy it! Try not to dwell on all the mistakes you might have made. Do not immediately begin studying for the next test . . . indulge in something relaxing for a little while.


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What is one tax preparation resource for small businesses? What are the benefits?
To help small businesses prepare their taxes, we asked finance professionals and small business owners this question for their best insights. From researching American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) listings to taking a free course from the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are several small business resources to help you prepare and conquer tax season.
Research AICPA Listings and Peer Reviews
Most business owners should head to the professionals to use every deductible available, minimizing the money your business owes the IRS. Since this role is vital, you'll want to thoroughly vet any accountants you consider, which is where the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) can help. Browse their listings and peer reviews of vetted CPAs, accounting companies, and local financial organizations to ensure they're legitimate and trustworthy with your most sensitive data.
James Diel, Textel
Try eFile.com
The greatest solution for your business may be eFile.com, depending on its type and size. They have transparent pricing that is lower than most and a professionally relaxed and amusing style that is intended to put clients at ease. They provide tax estimation calculators, personal expert advice, and free audit assistance if necessary. The only significant disadvantage is that if your company is a C corporation, you won't be able to file Form 1120.
Edward Mellett, Wikijob
Look into the Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers
The Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers is a good resource for small business owners to find a tax return preparer based on their credentials, locations, and qualifications. The directory provides a vast network of qualified professionals recognized by the IRS or are holders of an Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion. It is also being updated regularly to keep contacts reliable and relevant.
Jason White, All About Gardening
Use TaxAct
Suppose you are leaning on a tax resource for your business. You will want one that makes your business a priority and can do everything for any classification, and TaxAct has that capability. Taxes can come with many complexities and differences between state and federal filings, so having a resource to make those delineations clear and understandable is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
TaxAct provides complete filing capabilities for partnerships and corporations and gives the option to download forms or file online. In addition, it has discount and refund notifications in which they guarantee the greatest return, and for a small additional fee, they will provide audit support. TaxAct, unlike many preparation resources, is about business first, keeping its platform clean while preventing confusion between personal and company requirements.
Adelle Archer, Eterneva
Download TripLog to Track Travel Expenses
If you or any of the employees at your small business have to drive for work, you need to be using TripLog. For tax preparation purposes, it will make your life immensely simpler. The last thing you want to be doing come March or April every year is manually adding up miles from paper spreadsheets and aggregating all your travel expenses.
TripLog is an app that takes care of all that for you for just $6 per month. It tracks your employees' direct mileage, but it also logs expenses related to work travel, such as toll fares, parking fees, lodging, and meals. Though not tax-related, it integrates with Google Maps to find the most efficient routes for your team. For me, when tax time rolls around, TripLog saves me from a massive headache. It's a great resource for small companies with teams that travel for work.
John Ross, Test Prep Insight
Take Advantage of AARP's Free Tax-Aide Services
The AARP Foundation is a not-for-profit that offers free tax help to anyone that needs it, including small business owners who have questions about their tax requirements and benefits. Tax-Aide volunteers can be found across the country and are IRS-certified every year, so you can rest easy that the knowledge they share is accurate and up-to-date with any policy changes. Tax-Aide services are available now for 2022 - they serve through appointment only, but you can easily book online.
John Li, Fig Loans
Invest in Receipt Management Software
Staying organized during tax season is the only way to keep your tax payments down, and in those crucial early years of business, every cent matters. Keeping track of paper receipts can be difficult and lead to missed deductions, and disorganization come tax time. Investing in a quality receipt management program makes tax time more efficient and helps you keep track of your monthly spending.
Receipt organization is not just for tax time. Staying financially organized can help you make more informed business decisions and keeps you from spending beyond what your business can handle. My personal favorite program is Receipt Bank. The storage possibilities are endless and compatible with multiple popular accounting softwares like Quickbooks and Freshbooks.
Peter Robert, Expert Computer Solutions
Refer to the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Several government resources help small business owners in their tax preparation, and the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center is at the forefront of these initiatives. This non-profit organization has a centralized directory of business forms and documents, including excise tax forms, tax provisions, and other resources. Small business owners can reduce the bulk of work from preparing their tax files and paperwork. The directory has a clear system that directs entrepreneurs to the necessary files and requirements they need to submit.
Georgia McBroom, Camper FAQS
Get The Entrepreneur's Business Tax Pack
The Entrepreneur's Business Tax Pack contains a workbook, a guide, and a checklist. The workbook helps you avoid penalties and fees by organizing your info in one place. The guide provides essential tips on write-offs, retirement plans, and deadlines. Lastly, the checklist simply lists all of the financial reports you'll need in order to file. This handy 3-piece kit helps with organization across the board and is a massive time saver!
Jeff Goodwin, Orgain
Utilize TaxSlayer
TaxSlayer offers limited-time discounts making it the most affordable tax software for small businesses. They guarantee the maximum refund, or they'll refund your fee. Beyond that, it's the most affordable choice for less than simple returns. They also guarantee accuracy by promising to reimburse you for any penalties or interest charges and will be there for you in the case of an audit, providing support. In short, TaxSlayer makes taxes less daunting.
Elliot Schwarcz, Becca's Home
Save Money with the IRS Free File System
There are a lot of good tax preparation resources, but the best ones are free. There are free tax preparation firms that use specialized software by Intuit and H&R Block. There is also the IRS Free File system, which is also free. These resources allow a small business owner to file his return with no charge. The benefits are numerous because a small business owner does not have to pay for tax preparation software or a business tax professional to prepare the tax return.
James Scott, OzBox
Pay to Use TurboTax
TurboTax, the most well-known online tax filing service, is sometimes the most expensive alternative. However, it has the most beneficial features, such as several checks for accuracy, guaranteed maximum deductions, income and spending account importation, and more. TurboTax meets a wide range of small business requirements. While the price may be off-putting, you may find that many of the extra services are worthwhile.
Dr. Frederik Lipfert, VPNCheck.org
Buy the Thomson Reuters 1040 Quickfinder Handbook
While I suggest small business owners hire or contract a qualified and experienced tax professional, you can buy a copy of the resource that sits on the bookshelf of almost every good tax preparer. Thomson Reuters 1040 Quickfinder Handbook is a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference for all topics of tax prep, including basic small business. It's updated annually, and there's a searchable eBook version available. I've always found the info I need in my copy. Most small businesses should also consider the specialized Small Business Quickfinder Handbook for in-depth tax prep needs and explanations.
Jonathan Vander Werff, CFP®, My Financial Coach
Take a Free Course From the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Though I urge even small businesses to consider an accountant, get prepared before you prepare your return if you're doing it yourself. The SBA offers a free course to give you the basic knowledge you'll need to prepare your own return. Just search for "Tax Planning and Reporting for a Small Business" and "SBA," online and it should be your first link. If you're skeptical, download it regardless. The first section is a quiz that will help you decide if you could benefit from the course. Your finances are too important to wing it. Educate yourself or outsource. You can't afford not to!
Patricio Paucar, Navi
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Microsoft's next update to Windows Phone ties handsets even more tightly into the company's online services while stitching together Facebook with Redmond's email and instant messaging.
Codenamed Mango, the next Windows Phone operating system upgrades Hubs for Office and Xbox, the company said in a Tuesday webcast. The new Office Hub will connect to Microsoft's Office 365 and SkyDrive services.
Office 365 gives you email, calendar, and contacts all based on Microsoft Exchange, and Office Web Apps – the hosted, cut-down version of Office, both for businesses. SkyDrive lets consumers store and share Office docs and photos.
A new Xbox 360 hub will let gamers edit their avatar for the phone, and connect to Xbox Live to play games from the phone against those on the console, plus access Xbox Live features such as status updates and high scores.
As expected, Internet Explorer 9 is the operating system's browser, and through the browser Microsoft is increasing mobile users' dependence upon its Bing search engine.
Bing will use the phone's location to serve up information on local shops and services. Quick Cards will pull back related information on searches such as films – information like reviews and cinema show times – while Application Connect will route you to related applications that serve up other information so you don't need to go back out on the web. For films, Bing on Windows Phone will take you to IMDb.
Both features were demonstrated at Microsoft's MIX developer conference in April.
Mango will thread together Windows Live Messenger and Facebook Chat communications, and switch between talking to the same person on and offline. There's also support for LinkedIn and Twitter, and you will be able to manage conversations via a new feature called Groups, an extension of the existing Hubs, only you group together friends, family, and colleagues along with any and all communications and photos in relation to them.
Microsoft's love affair with digital rights management (DRM) for documents continues with Mango: you will be able to set permissons on email that stop people from forwarding or printing things such as embarrassing or compromising company memos and plans.
The president of Microsoft's mobile communications business Andy Lees said Mango would provide more integration between communications and applications than rival's phones. He also reckoned that Mango will be the tipping point for the Windows Phone ecosystem, as Mango will let third-parties' apps talk to the operating system. Lees also announced that the beta edition of the Mango developer tools are available now. You can read more here.
Expanding that ecosystem, Acer, Fujitsu, and ZTE were named as planning to launch Windows Phone smartphones running Mango. Nokia will ship its first Windows Phone on Mango, Microsoft said. All four join existing Windows Phone partners that the company said will ship Mango phones.
There's still no date for Mango, beyond "Fall".
The changes are snapshot of updates, first unveiled at MIX in Las Vegas, Nevada, here. A total of 500 changes are due in Mango, Microsoft claimed. ®


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Dr. Kevin Stroh, a podiatrist from Lodi, California, saw his active lifestyle grind to a halt when arthritis destroyed both his hips. A search for the best surgeon he could find led Stroh to the office of Dr. Thomas Vail, chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF. Although Vail's recommendation to get a double hip replacement wasn't what Stroh had hoped to hear, the surgery gave him his adventurous lifestyle back.
Hip Replacements Put Doctor-Athlete Back in Action
Why did you need hip replacements?
I have an extremely rare and destructive form of arthritis. Within eight months of diagnosis it had destroyed both my hips. The pain made life difficult. I'm a super-active guy. I love to rock-climb, mountain bike, skate, ski and work out at the gym. Being active means the world to me, so this slowed me down quite a bit.
What led you to UCSF?
I'm a doctor and I regularly refer patients to UCSF. I know patients with complicated health problems will get state-of-the-art care. So when I became the patient, UCSF was one of the first places I considered.
Why did you pick Dr. Vail?
I'm not only a doctor but also a surgeon. You can only imagine how picky I am about choosing someone to operate on me! I did a lot of research to find the best surgeon. I narrowed it down to two choices, including Dr. Vail. What I liked about Dr. Vail was that he had lots of surgical experience, he'd done research in the field and he teaches medical students, which I imagine keeps his skills sharp.
When I met him in person, he didn't disappoint. He exuded confidence. He answered all my questions. He looked at my situation and gave me his recommendation, even though it wasn't what I'd hoped for. When I pushed back, he didn't second-guess himself. He was confident that he knew exactly how to fix me. I left that meeting knowing he was the right surgeon for me.
What was your experience at UCSF?
I knew I wanted the whole package – a top-notch medical facility with a skilled surgeon – and UCSF delivered. The comprehensive care was outstanding. I attended the class for joint-replacement patients, where I learned exactly what to expect in the hospital and during my recovery. That was invaluable.
As a physician, I'm a freak about hospital cleanliness. I was hospitalized for three days at UCSF and I watched every practitioner who came into my room like a hawk. Never once was a hand-washing or donning of gloves forgotten. With every task, no matter now trivial, everyone was diligent about hygiene and sterile technique. Those things make such a huge difference in patient infection rates.
I was so impressed that I later wrote a letter to the director of nursing, complimenting the staff's thoroughness.
How was your outcome?
One month later, I was back at the gym and six weeks post-surgery, I was back on a mountain bike. I've already been skiing 10 times this winter. Not only did I get my life back, I got my sense of adventure back, and that means the world to me.


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A Bag Full Of Tricks – Rotation360 Product Review
Are you an "I love to carry stuff with ease" (AKA comfort carry) kind of photographer or a "I love access to my lenses" (AKA easy access) kind of photographer?
The comfort carry kinda photographers tend to take backpacks that have back systems, while the easy access types go for pouches and sling bags.
When I got the Rotation360 for review I was happy to see that you can have both comfort and access in the same system. Read on for my full review.
So What's Biggie?
Before I get going with this review, let me share with you why this bag got my attention in the first place.
I tend to hike and travel with the family quite a lot, and for each trip I must choose between either comfort or access. I can pick the comfy backpack, but then I need someone to help me switch lenses, or I can use a shoulder pack and suffer during the long trek. Dead end.
The Rotation360 from ThinktankPhoto has this problem fixed. So yes, this is a backpack, but the lower part of it also doubles as a detachable pouch that can then be accessed without removing the bag from the back. It has become my new favorite bag.
I'm thinking that this may also be super relevant to new photogs who have to travel quite a bit but still want easy access to their lenses.
First And Foremost
So the bag has a nice load of features – which I will review in a bit. But first and foremost, I'm gonna discuss the two main features of any bag: is it comfy? How does it handle gear storage.
The bag gets a very high mark on my comfy scale. The back-system is very good comparing to other photobags I've used. It feels airy even after a long carry, and it has a pair of adjustable clip thingies that bring the chest straps closer together on the front – a must for my body structure.
As far as equipment goes, I managed to stuff the R360 with the following items (click the image for notes):
On the back:
- A Nikon D300 body attached to a 85mm/1.8 lens with a hood
- 2 Nikon SB strobes
- My "strobist bag" that has all my GI triggers and wires (this went into the front pocket)
- A cooling gridspot
- Some memory cards, batteries and other misc.
In the pouch:
- A Nikon 24-70/2.8 my newest addition
- A 50/1.8 prime
- My "old" all around lens the versatile 18-200 VR
All and all not too bad, considering that any stuff that goes in the bag, has to eventually be carried by yours truly.
And All Those Straps (And Other Surprises)
The Rotation360 is packed with features. In fact it has so many features that the guys at ThinkTank have made a video site to assist RTFM kind of guys like me in getting started.
Surprisingly, almost any function comes with a strap. So there are many straps for many different kinds of functions. Some of those straps really rock. (The rotation thing will get its very own section later).
Camera chest strap – a cool little strap that allows you to attach the camera to your chest – may be perfect for spinning kids shots.
Additional shoulder strap – that allows you to use the pouch as a "regular" yet a bit small shoulder bag.
Tripod strap – to attach small or huge tripods
Dividers from here to the moon – tons and tons of dividers. I ended up removing some of those dividers so I'll have more room to gear. If you're carrying a bunch of smaller lenses and accessories, trust me you will not be short on dividers.
Rain covers – OK, those are not straps but they may come in handy when you change location under bad weather. Luckily it is midsummer here and this function has not been tested in real conditions :) (thanks you lord of weather). A nice touch here is that the belt and backpack rain covers are separated.
Loads of mesh pockets, small "secret" places and fun discoveries – The amount of storage pockets in the Rotation360 is amazing. If you are a compartmental freak like I am, you're in for a treat.
The Rotation Function
The rotation is actually the best feature of this bag, and as you can see there are many.
Here is how it works. The bag is actually separated into two parts – a bag and a belt. The two are basically unconnected. However, just like the Constructicons can team up to build Devestator, the belt and backpack can integrate to form a full body backpack.
The transformation is easy – pull a small handle on the belt and it will rotate. Now you carry "half a backpack" and a utility belt. The nice thing about the bag (and take a long hard look at the image on the left) is that the bottom half of the backpack is firm. This means that rotating the belt back in is easy. It also means that the bag sits nicely on the back even with the belt rotated or even set aside.
I found that the belt can contain about three medium sized glasses. Not bad, however, if you carry a big gun, it will have to either go in the backpack or stay mounted on the camera when you're on the move.
When the belt is aligned with the backpack it stays secure using three strips of Velcro. For more control you can block the rotation function altogether, but why would you ever want to do that? – It's the whole point of this bag.
So The Rotation360 is now my "official" favorite bag, and don't get me wrong, it is a great bag. However, there are a few things that could have made this bag even better:
Well actually there is only one thing – making the bag a bit wider. I managed to get all I wanted into the bag, but it was a tight fit. A bit too tight for my taste. An extra inch of width would have made me feel better.
In three words – I love it. It has become my daily bag if I know I'll have to hike or change lenses a lot. For 279 USD it gives a fair fight (and wins by points) to any similar Lowpro bag.
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Lexi Thompson takes lead into weekend at Kingsmill
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Lexi Thompson shot her second straight 6-under 65 on Friday to take a three-stroke over playing partner Gerina Piller into the weekend at the Kingsmill Championship.
Thompson is playing her third tournament since losing the major ANA Inspiration in a playoff after being penalized four strokes for a rules violation that a TV viewer spotted.
"I feel great with where my game is at," Thompson said. "I am just trying to keep my thoughts very simple, focus on doing my routine and picking small targets out and committing to my shots. If I do that, my game is in a good spot."
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The long-hitting Florida player had six birdies in a bogey-free round on Kingsmill's River Course. She waited out a rain delay in the middle of the round.
"Always stalls you a bit," Thompson said. "Wasn't too loose on the first iron shot that I hit, but, it was a beautiful day out. Not much wind. Hopefully, we get some good weather this weekend."
Piller shot a 67, closing birdie-bogey-birdie-bogey. Winless on the LPGA Tour, she chipped in for her birdie on 17.
"I feel like my putting is really great right now," Piller said. "Just excited for tomorrow. ... Hit the fairway, hit the green, make the putt. Keeping it as simple as possible."
Piller will play alongside U.S. Solheim Cup teammate Thompson again Saturday.
"She's a great ball-striker and hits it far," Piller said. "This course definitely suits the long-ball hitters, especially now. The greens are firming up and getting a little quicker. To have a shorter iron in is definitely an advantage."
Top-ranked Lydia Ko was four strokes back at 8 under after a bogey-free 67. Trying to hold off So Yeon Ryu and Ariya Jutanugarn for the No. 1 spot, Ko is winless since July.
"There is a lot of golf to be played," Ko said. "All I need to do is focus on my game and be excited for the weekend."
Ryu, the ANA winner, was 5 under after a 67. Jutanugarn, defending the first of her five tour victories last year, was 3 under after a 67 playing in the group with Thompson and Piller.
Candie Kung joined Ko at 8 under. Kung eagled the par-4 sixth in a 66.
In Gee Chun (66) and Vicky Hurst (67) were 7 under, and Angela Stanford (66), Shanshan Feng (67) and Brittany Lincicome (70) were another stroke back. Chun rebounded after an opening bogey on the par-4 10th.
"Walking to the (next) tee I said, 'Forget it, start again," Chun said. "I tried to stay patient and made a lot of birdies."
The South Korean player is one of five major champions in the top nine, joining Thompson, Ko, Feng and Lincicome.
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One Social Recruiting Strategy Recruiters Often Overlook
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Are You LockedOut or LockedIn?
May 10, 2013
By Peter Weddle for Health eCareers
Amidst all the breathless commentary about commercial social media sites, there's another online social environment that's being overlooked by many recruiters. It's the most talent-rich resource on the Web, yet it hardly ever gets mentioned at recruiting conferences or in recruiting publications. The result is best described as LockedOut – the social recruiting strategy that increases the cost and reduces the yield of talent acquisition.
What is this untapped resource that provides more social access to talent than commercial social media sites? It's online career centers of America's professional societies and trade associations such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) associations. They will connect you to more passive, high caliber candidates in more occupational fields and industries than any social media site on the Web.
Consider the statistics provided in a forthcoming book entitled, The A+ Solution, by John Bell and Christine Smith. They report that:
- "There are currently over 70,000 recognized trade and professional associations in the U.S.. The IRS recognizes these associations under the same tax classification Section 501 (c)(6), because they are 'organized under either a common business or professional interest.'
- Over the last dozen years – in the aftermath of September 11 and the unprecedented economic downturn that began in 2008 – the number of trade, professional and charitable organizations has increased by over three percent.
- One in every three Americans is a part of our nation's vital association and nonprofit industry."
Compare that coverage of the economy and talent participation rate to commercial social media sites, and the potential advantage of recruiting at the career centers of professional societies and trade associations is so clear even hiring managers will see it.
LockedIn on the Society & Association Advantage
As with commercial social media sites, there are several ways to tap the talent at the Web-sites of professional societies and associations. The best strategy, therefore, is one that involves several facets.
First, use the right sites. When recruiters do use societies and associations, they tend to gravitate to the largest or best known group. Those organizations should definitely be a part of the mix, but so too should ancillary groups that will expand your reach into the target demographic or probe specific segments of it.
For example, if your healthcare system is recruiting for an accounting position in its Finance Department, you would certainly want to use the career center at the American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants. However, my Guide to Association Web Sites lists 180 associations that specialize in the finance and accounting fields, many of which would increase the reach and diversity of your recruiting.
- They range from the American Society of Women Accountants and the Healthcare Financial Management Association to the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting and the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors.
- In addition, you could also use the career centers among the hundreds of healthcare-related associations, including the American Hospital Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Second, it's also important to use all of the resources societies and associations provide at their sites. Post your jobs on their job board; search their resume database, if they offer one; and network with their members in their discussion forums. Every person who applies, every individual whose resume you see, and every prospect with whom you connect will be in the right field and possess a rare and important attribute. Their membership in the society or association indicates their commitment to staying current in their field and/or industry and thus increases the probability they will be an exemplary performer on-the-job.
Are commercial social media sites a useful recruiting resource? Of course. Are they the best way to reach passive, high caliber talent? Absolutely not. That distinction belongs to the country's professional societies and trade associations. So, avoid being LockedOut; make sure you're LockedIn on the advantage they provide.
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by Eric James Miller
Graham Greene, the scholar, author, adventurer, spy and sometimes rogue is one of my all-time favorite authors. Today, October 2nd, 2014 would have been his 110th birthday.
As a high school student I had to read several of Greene's early novels for my English classes and each one captivated me and demonstrated the power of ideas mixed in with story. In many ways, he compelled me to look beyond my cozy life in a posh Maryland suburb outside Washington, D.C. and experience life not from a safe distance but from the rails of the roller coaster itself.
I still remember, in vivid detail, being stuck on a remote mountainside in the Austrian Alps in 1985 cursing … and thanking … Greene for giving me the courage to hike up a mountain I very nearly was unable to survive descending back down. A calm, reflective peace wrapped its arms around me and I sat there not afraid to die because I knew I had already lived the adventure of a lifetime.
I discovered Greene right on the heels of Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" and his "A Journey WIthout Maps" (1936) made me feel like I was walking right next to him in the halcyon daze that griped most of the European intelligentsia prior to WWII. I devoured his first novel "The Man Within", then "The Confidential Agent", "The Third Man" and "Twenty-one Stories" on my own prior to being assigned to read "The Power and the Glory" and "Getting to Know the General" in the following semester.
When I finally got to "The Quiet American" and "The Tenth Man" I was pretty sure I wanted to be a spy.
And a writer who didn't write about just other people's adventures and exploits.
The fact that the Internet Movie Database lists at least 66 titles based on Greene's novels did not surprise me when I read his bio on wikiepedia this morning. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Greene) He painted his main characters like innocent victims of the moral decay and political circumstances surrounding them and the reluctant, morally challenged hero archetype is one that Hollywood has loved ever since the very first frames of cellulose nitrate began sputtering through cameras and projectors.
I thank my Barnes & Noble Desk Diary for highlighting the fact that today, 110 years ago, one of my all-time favorite authors was born. Most writers know who their literary heroes and inspirations are and when pressed will spout off their favorite novels in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, I know from my own experience, many writers don't afford themselves the luxury of acknowledging those early inspirations. Or take the opportunity to re-discover them.
Well, Graham, this year at least, I am tipping my hat to you. I hope other writers will do the same to their literary inspirations.
As I look ahead at famous literary birthdays in the month of October, I see there are at least half a dozen authors that no doubt inspired many writers like me who are putting ink to paper, or turning keystrokes into pixels today. To name a few October notables other than Graham Greene: Anne Rice, ee cummings, Ursula Le Guin, Doris Lessing and Sylvia Plath.
If anyone would like to write their own happy birthday acknowledgement to any of them, or any other author, send it to firstname.lastname@example.com. We're always looking for helpful and inspirational submissions to the WSN blog and happy to post your byline, too.
(Eric James Miller is a freelance writer working in Las Vegas and the President of Writers of Southern Nevada. He is also the author of the For Rent Mystery Series and the Graham Greene-esque road story "The Metaphysics of Nudity". To see what he's been working on lately visit his new, work-in-progress website: ww.ericjamesmiller.com)


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Wildlife advocates: EPA, USDA moves threaten bees, food supply
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Wildlife advocates say two new policies from the Trump administration are threatening the nation's honeybees and could hurt the food supply.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has cleared the use of the insecticide sulfoxaflor, which was previously banned because it killed bees.
"It's very daunting and frustrating to see," said Mary Phillips of the National Wildlife Federation.
Phillips says while you may not want bees around, their pollination is crucial to the food chain.
"That's how you get berries, nuts, seeds all the different food items that we eat that goes into one-third of our diet," said Phillips.
Scientists have said the reapproved pesticide sulfoxalfor is especially harmful to bees. In 2014, the Obama administration banned its use to protect an already dwindling honeybee population.
However, in its June decision, the EPA says when sulfoxaflor is used as directed, it "poses no significant risk to human health and lower risk to non-target wildlife, including pollinators, than registered alternatives" and could curb up to 50 percent of pest damage to certain crops.
At the same time as the EPA's decision, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended its quarterly count of honeybees, making it more difficult to track bee populations and potential disease outbreaks threatening the insect.
While bee advocates like Phillips find the timing of both decisions odd, Tony Dorn of the USDA says the move to suspend the quarterly bee count indefinitely is related to funding and not the pesticide's approval.
"That's a decision that we take very seriously," he added.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently condemned both moves.
"Like many under the radar decisions, they hit home and can hurt people, jobs and the economy," said the Democrat from New York.
Schumer says if the USDA doesn't have the money, Congress can help and add it into the budget.


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Justin Tuck is now a member of the Oakland Raiders, but only after the New York Giants didn't come close to offering him similar compensation.
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Tuck signed a two-year, $11 million contract in Oakland on Thursday. The defensive end admitted to the New York Daily News Friday that he would have taken less to remain with Big Blue, but the Giants' offer "was pretty much disrespectful" -- about half the amount the Raiders offered, according to the report.
"They wouldn't have had to match it," Tuck told the Daily News. "You know, at the beginning of free agency I'm going in thinking I'm not looking for a lot. I understand the Giants have a lot of holes to fill.
"If they were trying to sign me before free agency hit, or at least were trying to communicate with us, then I probably would've took somewhere around a two-year deal, $8 million, somewhere around there. But it wasn't even like that. It was like they weren't even trying to get me back. That made my mind up for me."
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Tuck said he felt insulted because he now realizes the Giants never wanted him back and should have told him that from the outset.
"That's the disrespect part," he said. "I don't want people to think I'm bad-mouthing the Giants. I'm not. I understand the business and I have so much gratitude for them giving me the opportunity to have my presence felt in New York and be the man I've become.
"I'm just frustrated with how it ended. I'm upset about it. But I'll move on and hopefully one day time will heal all wounds. Right now, I just don't understand a lot that's gone on and how they strung us along."
After spending his entire career in New York, Tuck said he isn't bitter at leaving. But his quotes display a man heading to the Bay Area with a newfound chip on his shoulder.
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Carpenter Theatre
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Previously operated by: Loew's Inc.
Architects: John Adolph Emil Eberson
Functions: Live Performances, Live Theater
Styles: Atmospheric, Spanish Baroque
Previous Names: Loew's Theatre, Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts
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News About This Theater
- Aug 28, 2009 — The curtain (finally) rises
- Jul 30, 2009 — Richmond CenterStage complex nearing completion
- Dec 27, 2004 — Carpenter Center Closes for Two-Year Renovation Project
Designed by John Eberson as Loew's Theatre, the theater first opened its doors in 1928. The Loew's Theatre ended its days as a movie theater in 1979 and was restored and reopened in 1983 as a performing arts center, the Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts.
The Carpenter Center closed in late December 2004 for a $73 million renovation and restoration, becoming part of the downtown peforming arts complex known as Richmond CenterStage.
CenterStage reopened the Carpenter Theatre on September 12, 2009. It now features a larger stagehouse to accomodate Broadway shows, and an enlarged lobby area. The former Carpenter Center, which has been renamed the Carpenter Theatre, is one of four distinct venues that make up Richmond CenterStage, which also include the Libby Gottwald Community Playhouse, Rhythm Hall, and the Showcase Gallery.
The theatre was added in 1979 to the National Register of Historic Places
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In FOX436's post of Sept. 10, 2009. He said they have reinstalled the organ.
My uncle John J. Phillips, born 1905 in Lynchburg was a well known figure in Lynchburg for his musical talents. He played organ for theater and churches, taught music, was active with the YMCA, played in several bands. The one we can document with photos was "the Vagabonds." In 1930 census, we was working in Winston Salem NC as a theater organist. It evidently was a short term position.
At his death, there was a tribute written in the newspaper by a long time friend that stated Uncle John had played organ for the Richmond Loews theater. It seems it would have had to be the very late 1920's, or the early 1930's.
If anyone can either prove or disprove his working in Richmond, I would be very happy to hear from them. He lived a very quiet personal life, was modest and unassuming. He never married, so no family to pass on the stories. Thanks. Jim Phillips
I don't understand why movie palaces renovated into performing arts centers have to always have hideous racks of lights out in glaring plain view. The historic theatres I've visited in Canada never have this, come to think of it, the Loew's in Jersey City doesn't either, and I hope it never does. Talk about ruining the atmosphere of an atmospheric!
I made my first visit to the Loews around 1960 or so for an animated version of THE SNOW QUEEN and later ADVENTURE OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN. It was an eye popping experience with a huge curved screen (advertised on one of the doors as "Our panoramic Wide Screen.") Later saw all the James Bond films there, up to DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER and often in double features of same. Also the Pink Panther films, BLOW UP, BANANAS and many others. By the time I saw my last film there, MAHGONNY, the floors were sticky and the place was starting to look shabby, as indeed downtown Richmond had begun to decline. It is notable that GONE WITH THE WIND had its initial showings in Richmond at this theatre in 1940. Years later a restored version was shown around 1989 with a parade and lots of ceremony. However there was a problem with audience members who tried to take FLASH pictures of the movie during the screening. The audience had to be reminded at intermission not to do this.
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