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About the Author: Sarah Goldfarb serves as DipNote's Associate Editor. Sarah will be providing information from presentations about key climate programs and scientific research at the U.S. Center at the 16th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-16) in Cancun, Mexico, from November 29 through December 10, 2010.
The second week at the U.S. Center at COP-16 kicked off in exciting fashion with "The Air We Breathe: It Isn't What It Used To Be." NOAA's Dr. Russ Schnell explored the relationships among fossil fuel combustion, biomass, human population, and the resulting long-term trends in dozens of greenhouse and ozone depleting gases.
At observatories in 80 countries around the world, Dr. Schnell and his team monitor the changing compositions in the atmosphere, particularly greenhouse and ozone depleting gases. From the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, atmospheric carbon dioxide has increased exponentially since 1960.
Dr. Schnell stressed that it is important to care about increasing levels of carbon dioxide, because carbon dioxide molecules act like additional feathers in a blanket, trapping more heat in the atmosphere. As you add more feathers, you are naturally going to become warmer.
How thick is the Earth's atmosphere? Relative to the size of a half meter diameter globe, around 80 percent of the mass of the atmosphere would be represented by the thickness of three to four human hairs. Did you know that about three kilos of carbon dioxide are released by the burning of each liter of fossil fuel? Moreover, about 50 percent of that stays in the atmosphere for 100 to 1,000 years.
Dr. Schnell explained some of the effects of greenhouse gases. For instance, when chlorofluorocarbons interact with ultraviolet rays, they serve as a catalyst and accelerate the process by which ozone breaks down in the atmosphere. With the Montreal Protocol in 1991, countries agreed to phase out the production of numerous substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion, and by 1993, measurements demonstrated that ozone depleting chemicals significantly decreased.
Dr. Schnell also shared measurements from the Barrow Observatory in Alaska, where the U.S. Geological Survey measures permafrost temperatures each year. From 1989 to 2007, permafrost temperatures increased from -9.8 degrees Celsius to -6.4 degrees Celsius. Dr. Schnell said that once the permafrost begins melting, the oceans will absorb heat rather than reflecting the sun's ultraviolet rays back into space. This will change the ecosystems in the Arctic and result in a loss of habitat to species, such as polar bears and seals.
Dr. Schnell said that if we stopped burning fossil fuels, carbon dioxide would still remain in the atmosphere. However, it would begin to stabilize in about 100 years.
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Cramer Quick Take: Dunkin Brands Slam-Dunks Earnings
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Will Dunkin Brands (DNKN) be the next Starbucks (SBUX) or Dominos Pizza (DPZ) ?Jim Cramer told Lindsey Bell at TheStreet.com Thursday he hopes to find out when he interviews Dunkin's CEO on "Mad Money" tonight.
Cramer said he wants to hear from the CEO whether the coffee bull market is still raging and what the company's expansion plans are both here in the U.S., where the chain is largely an East Coast phenomenon, and also overseas.
Is Dunkin the stock to own? Cramer said his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS, owns Starbucks, but may be lured by Dunkin as the stock is not only cheaper, but also offers an American growth story that Starbucks doesn't have. Cramer said he'll know more tonight.
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Meram, Gehrig Aiming For Bigger Roles
The Columbus Dispatch - November 09, 2012 10:45 AM
With a combined 25 games of action during their rookie seasons, Justin Meram and Eric Gehrig both entered 2012 hoping for a more impactful season. Now heading into their second offseason as professionals, both players feel they have made their cases for more extended action next year.
As a rookie, Meram saw action in 17 games including four starts and recorded two assists but did not score. Gehrig played in eight games including four starts on the back line. A first-round draft pick, Meram improved those numbers to 22 games including 11 starts and finished with four goals. Three of those goals came in consecutive games, while the fourth was a late game-winner Sept. 19 against Chivas USA.
But when asked to assess his season, Meram first pointed to the fact that the Crew failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2007.
"For me, we didn't make the playoffs so I feel like maybe I didn't do enough as a player," he said. "I feel like we could all do a little better. Getting on the score sheet was a goal of mine I wanted to accomplish, being an offensive player. I feel like four goals and an assist in the minutes I played – a little more than 900 (960) – is pretty good. I wish I could get a little more minutes, but that comes with playing. I feel like I deserve more minutes, clearly, but we missed the playoffs. I think collectively we have to do a better job from the beginning and closing out because in that stretch in the summer we were excellent."
Eight of Meram's starts came before designated player Federico Higuain appeared in uniform and the University of Michigan product primarily served as a late-game spark down the stretch, although he did earn the start in the Crew's crucial 3-2 road loss to D.C. United that eliminated the club from postseason contention.
For that, Meram credited what he felt was an improved defensive awareness.
"I seem to be much fitter and more decisive," he said. "I got more goals and more shots in the final third, and then defensively from last year I had a couple mistakes that cost goals and this year I can't pinpoint a situation. That also goes with my teammates around me. My defensive awareness improved, which when you improve that area as an offensive player it's prideful."
Although it was Meram's failed clearance against United that helped allow the home side to notch its second goal, Meram said he is aiming for bigger things next year.
"I think I'm ready going into my third year," he said. "I've learned a lot these two years, which has helped my game. I also have more things to learn. Everybody does. My goals coming into next year like everyone else is to be fit and to go out there and do what I can do."
Gehrig, meanwhile, was a benefactor of a wealth of injuries that affected the defensive unit particularly in the early going of the year. He finished with 12 appearances including eight starts, several of which came with little to no advance warning.
"I thought overall it was pretty good," he said of his year. "At the end of the day I'm still a young player in this league. This is only my second season and playing the center back position comes with a lot of pressure because any little mistake can cost you. I think for the circumstances I did pretty well. A lot of times I would find out an hour or a couple hours or minutes before a game that I was going to play. I would say that was the case for most of my games. I know we're all professionals and everyone has got to be ready but it's still not the easiest circumstances."
Starting March 31 at Toronto, Gehrig started in six of eight games as the Crew went 2-3-1 with him in the starting lineup. After a spot start July 14 against Sporting Kansas City and one minute a week later as a reserve, he did not see first-team action for 12 straight games. It added up to a season that was occasionally frustrating but ultimately one Gehrig said he feels shows he should be ready for more responsibility next year.
"All things considered I've done pretty well," he said. "I got a decent number of wins and we took I think a lot of points in the games I've played. I think it's a good year to build on for next year and for many years to come. A way to get better in this league is just experience. Those kinds of plays and games that happen this year are going to make me a better player in the long run. I can honestly say that I've taken a lot of things way from my games and from plays and feedback that I'm going to use going forward.
"I would certainly like to think I proved myself and would like to play a bigger role next year and get this team back to the playoffs where it belongs."
He was also a key contributor on the Crew's reserve league squad, which won its second straight title. Gehrig was again named the captain in the clinching game.
"I think the way I play, I let my play do the talking," he said. "I don't complain and moan about things. I think when guys see the work and the effort and the never-say-die attitude – I would die for you kind of mentality, I think that feeds off into the team and I think the guys appreciate that. Some of the older guys have approached me and told me they appreciate it. I'm a team guy. I always will be. I want to help this team win, and for me there's no better feeling than going to battle after a 1-0, hard-fought battle with your guys on the field."
Both players will return home during the offseason to train. For Gehrig, that means a trip back to the Chicago area with a short vacation also in the works.
"I've got a couple of weddings to attend, so that's going to be fun," he said. "I'm going to take a little vacation, probably four or five days, maybe down south to Florida. Last year was a good offseason for me. I really put in a lot of work and felt good coming into the preseason so I'm looking to put the same amount of work in if not more this offseason. There's a lot of MLS guys in the Chicago area and we train together. Then I lift and work out at my alma mater."
Said Meram: "I've got my academy I run, the J9 Academy, second year, which is good. I've got a lot of kids. I've got one on the east side and one on the west side of Michigan. I'll be busy doing that. I train with Barwis Methods. They're kind of far. I have to see what the plans are and keep in touch with them and then train on my own, play a little bit with my other buddies."
The Crew is not releasing contract information about its players, but The Dispatch has learned that the Crew holds two more option years on Gehrig. Meram is likely in the same situation.


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CARBONDALE - The Southern Illinois University Department of Athletics announced today its 2014 Saluki Hall of Fame Class. The distinguished, six-person class, which will be formally inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, is headlined by first-ballot inductees Jerry Kill (Football Head Coach) and Brittany Rilley (Track & Field), and also features Mark Gagliano (Football), Mickey Maule (Tennis), Joe Schley (Baseball) and Amarachi Ukabam (Track & Field).
Kill (2001-07) resurrected Saluki Football during his seven years at the helm. The failing program had posted 11-straight losing seasons and had not made a playoff appearance since winning the National Championship in 1983. That changed in 2003 when Southern went 10-2 and won its first of three-straight Gateway Conference titles, while making its first of five-straight I-AA Playoff appearances.
Kill was 55-32 overall, including 50-18 in his final five years at SIU. Among his many honors were winning Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year (2004), Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year (2007) and Gateway Conference Coach of the Year (2003, 2004). The program spent 84 weeks in the Top 25 during his tenure, including 12 weeks at No. 1. Kill is currently in his third season as head coach at Minnesota. The Gophers are 8-4 this year, their best record since 2003.
Riley (2005-08) was a two-time NCAA Champion in the weight throw (2007, 2008) and six-time All-American between the weight throw and hammer. She is the current world record holder in the weight throw (83-10.50), which was set as a Saluki on Mar. 10, 2007. Twice, she was the NCAA runner-up in the hammer throw (2007, 2008). In 2007, the seven-time MVC Champion was named the NCAA Indoor National Athlete of the Year.
After graduation, Riley competed as a member of Team USA at the Pan American Games, the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships, and the World Games. She currently resides in Forest Park, Ill. where she works for BP as a technical expert.
Among the best punters in school history, Gagliano (1993-96) earned First-Team All-American status from Walter Camp, the American Football Coaches Association and The Sporting News in 1996, a year in which he averaged 45.04 yards per punt. He was a two-time All-Gateway Conference performer (1994, 1996) and three-time Gateway All-Academic Team selection (1994, 1995, 1996).
Gagliano, who is currently working as a pilot for Federal Express and lives in Collierville, Tenn., ranks first in career punt attempts, third in career punting average and was named to SIU's All-Century team last fall.
In 1990, Maule became only the third Saluki in school history win the MVC's No. 1 singles championship, and no SIU tennis player has done so since that time. The league's 1990 Player of the Year and Region V Senior Player-of-the-Year led his team to a conference title and also participated in the NCAA Singles Championship that season. He ranks first in school history in both singles wins (112) and doubles wins (44).
Page 2 of 2 - Maule also won the MVC's No. 3 singles and No. 1 doubles championships in 1988. He teamed with Fabiano Ramos to post a career record of 48-5 in doubles play, for a winning percentage of .906. Maule currently resides in Wayzata, Minn., where he serves as a national sales manager for Babolat, a company that produces world-class tennis rackets.
Schley (1996-99) is the school's career hits leader with 286 and posted a career batting average of .329. He ranks among the school's best in numerous categories, such as games played (6th), at bats (2nd), runs (2nd), doubles (4th), triples (2nd), walks (11th), total bases (1st) and stolen bases (2nd). He had a remarkable 1999 campaign, recording a .372 batting average with 52 runs, seven triples and 23 stolen bases to earn First-Team All-MVC honors.
The speedy outfielder led the Salukis in stolen bases every year of his career and was a two-time Itchy Jones MVP Award Winner. He currently lives in Oak Forest, Ill. and works as a mortgage specialist for Chicago Bank.
Ukabam (2004-2006) was a six-time All-American at SIU in the shot put, weight throw and discus. She posted her best finish in 2006 by placing second in the nation in the weight throw. Ukabam won six MVC individual titles and took home All-MVC honors in both indoor and outdoor competition in 2005 and 2006.
In the storied history of Saluki track & field, she still ranks third all-time in the indoor shot put and fifth in the weight throw. In 2006, she added MVC Scholar-Athlete team honors to her resume. Ukabam is currently living in Houston and recently finished nursing school.
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EXR481 - Education Research Methodology
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This unit introduces students to a selection of research methodologies and examines the theoretical frameworks that position different approaches to education research. Students investigate the key tasks and decisions involved in developing sound research proposals and investigate how these activities are themselves shaped by the broader concept of research methodology. The unit introduces different methods of data collection and analysis and examines how these processes are related to research questions and methodological coherence. Students are asked to think critically about their own research problems and how these may be investigated most suitably by drawing on a particular research methodology. Students are introduced to research ethics, examples of ethical issues frequently experienced in education research.
Reflective essay 50% (2000 words)
Methodological positioning and methods 50% (2000 words)
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Bell, J. (2010). Doing your Research Project: A Guide for First-time Researchers in Education, Health and Social Science (5th ed.). New York: Open University Press.
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text: Green design is getting a lot of ink these days, as well it should; environmentally-conscious building has gone mainstream and that means more structures worldwide are built with ecological issues in mind. That includes commercial and industrial buildings, those belonging to institutions like the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, and of course private homes and multifamily buildings. See full article.


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BACK COUNTY CRIMES is the story of a small rural town, as told by the town's family doctor. It's a poetic tale of forbidden love affairs, sordid murders, tragic misunderstandings, and comic endeavors, similar to Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN but with an edge. Playwright Lanie Robertson has a savvy sense of black comedy, setting the play "in the little town of Duty in the county known as Love." Music and singing fill the play, as a gallery of characters move through compellingly tragic, or caustically comic vignettes. As the town doctor's memories come to life in front of us, we are shown a tapestry of the best and worst of humanity. In the end we are left with a haunting affirmation of life, ready to embrace the themes of 'duty' and 'love' with new understanding.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (254 votes).
In short: Challenging multi-terrain race and well-organisedDate of review: February 4, 2005
In short: One of the most interesting but hardest races in the calenderIn full: Very well organised and marshalled even to the point that the start was delayed a few minutes to allow everybody to answer the call of nature. The fun size Mars bar at the 10 mile water station was a welcome suprise especially as it preceded the hardest 3 miles of the course. The spread of ability was good to see (2 hours between first and last) but if speed is your thing, sub 6 miling was needed to win it. Do it next year! Date of review: February 2, 2005
In short: Excellent race, excellent marshalls and excellent cameraderieDate of review: February 2, 2005
In short: If you've never done this one before, you don't know what you're missing.In full: A superb race, with good weather (for once), and I managed to stay upright throughout. My feet were mostly dry at the finish, which was abnormal... I've finished this race eight times, and fully expect to be back again in 2006. Come on, Runner's World - this is a must for your top 100 races!Date of review: February 1, 2005
In short: It was a enjoyable but hard courseIn full: I would just like to give a big Thank-you to Paul who held my hand along the way. I honestly didn't know what I had signed up for but everyone was kind and encouraging. This enabled me to find the courage to continue even though there were times I wanted to drop down and lie there and give up. So thank-you all at the Benfleet running club. I am eternally grafetul. Liz Ezekiel (the last one home)Date of review: February 1, 2005
In short: Superb organisation. Nothing too much trouble.In full: Bewarned. There is no individual part of the Benfleet 15 that can be recommended. The course is difficult, off-road, takes in Canvey Island and in parts is virtually unrunnable because of the mud. It is the sum of the parts that make the whole experience so different and worth doing.Date of review: January 31, 2005
In short: Fab event Friendly marshallsIn full: One day on and am already thinking about next year. With better off road shoes i'll be back.Good organisation with friendly and encouraging marshallsDate of review: January 31, 2005
In short: 15 miles of fun in the mudIn full: Splas through the puddles, slither in the mud, freeze in the wind, wave to the trains!An outstanding eccentric race with really friendly marshalls.Could do with a better quality T shirts though (and a few more toilets?)Date of review: January 31, 2005
In short: Too slippery and slow for meDate of review: January 31, 2005
In short: My legs hurt, my feet are blistered and I felt sick at the end. But I finished and it was great. I will be back next year to beat my time. A race worth runningDate of review: January 31, 2005
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After the Childress thread, I figured we could use something with far less meaning. True story
Last night, my wife is on the phone with her dad. Suddenly, she gives me the handset and mouths "He wants to talk to you". She looks bewildered and I suddenly panic; unless we're there in person I speak to my father-in-law once a year on Christmas for about 30 seconds.
"You watching the game?"
"No, the All Star game"
NHL - I thought that was in February
"No, no, the FOOTBALL game"
Senior Bowl? - At this point I am seriously racking my brain to figure out what the hell this guy is talking about
"No, The Pro Bowl"
The Pro Bowl's on? Didn't even know it.


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Skip to comments.Bushs triumph conceals the great conservative crack-up
Posted on 03/19/2005 7:42:20 PM PST by Mobile Vulgus
It should be the best of times for American conservatism. Republican majorities in the House and Senate, a re-elected Republican president, an increasing number of Republican governors and a rightwards tilt in the judiciary. While the British Tories and German Christian Democrats flounder, Americas right seems to flourish.
Well, thats the cover story. Beneath the surface, however, American conservatism is in increasing trouble. The Republican coalition, always fragile, now depends as much on the haplessness of the Democrats as on its own internal logic. On foreign and domestic policy alike the American right is splintering. With no obvious successor to George W Bush that splintering will deepen....
What he sees is the same kind of backbiting and infighting that EVERY party has. But there is a difference between conservatives and liberals, granted.
Conservatives WILL often torpedo themselves and force themselves into a losing situation because of principle. Since the left really HAS no principle but winning, they band together a tad easier. So, Sullivan has a small point in his favor in his article.
But what Sullivan is not taking into account is the wide coalition of everyday Americans that are leaning more and more Republican who will be able to see past the far right ideologues. The folks will keep following their internet info sources, their talk radio and Fox news sources and stay the line IF the politicos dont fall totally apart.
This is where we need to ship extremist righties like Pat Buchanan and his sclerotic pre WWI isolationist foolishness off to nowhere land! If we are to win we need to keep racists like Buchanan as the lone voice crying in the wilderness.
What we DO need is more conservatives elected to Congress so that they can finally get the GOP back on track to fiscal responsibility. Once we get back on that track we will be unable to lose even with guys like Buchanan out there.
I smell something ...
Andy is of the opinion that there are vast numbers of Conservative homosexuals turning away from the Republican party.
Another English propaganda newspaper doing psyops.
Ha, ha. There are only about 6% of the entire population that ARE homosexual (maybe even LESS). What makes him think that only a portion of that small number is a massive number of gays leaving the Party??
Andrew Sullivan's expertise is b#tt crack. Ever since Bush opposed gay marriage, Randy Andy has been writing columns using his little head to do the thinking.
So snippy.
"since the left has no principle but winning"
And they didn't do that very well, did they?
The conservative parties of other countries are not the equivalent of the the conservative movement in america.
I take it you are one of Buchannan's followers? If so, I pity you. He does have some good ideas, of course, but he is mostly a racist bent on isolationism. I am sure that will make some of you mad at me, but it is true none-the-less.
But, even so, I would vote Bucnanan over ANY Demosocialist!!
You are...a dolt. Love the smell of Ozone in the morning.
Sanchez, you are 100% right. Our conservative movement is a modern, progressive one, not a moribund backwards one bent on racist policy (which is why Buchanan is a loser here).
Well, thats the cover story. Beneath the surface, however, American patriotism is in increasing trouble. The Patriot coalition, always fragile, now depends as much on the haplessness of the Tories as on its own internal logic. On foreign and domestic policy alike the American Republic is splintering. With no obvious successor to George Washington that splintering will deepen....
Sanchez, you are 100% right. Our conservative movement is a modern, progressive one, not a moribund backwards one bent on racist policy (which is why Buchanan is a loser here).
I'm so sick of the "Religous Right owns the party" line. Come to California where I'm at and take a look around. There is a coalition that is working and we see it on FR on a daily basis. There is spirited debate but in the end unless the Democrat is Zell Miller we're voting Republican.
...and we could do with less of you pointless, childish bickering that does little but waste band width. Thanks for trying to prove Sullivan right, though.
He's nuts on the foreign policy end however. The Buchananites do not have any sizable allies in their isolationist dreams.
Spreading democracy will spread freedom which will build a more peaceful world. That is in America's interest and is a worthy goal for any conservative president. The Buchananites are wrong, which is not unusual.
I agree. the Religious are not all there is to the GOP. It is a huge mistake to think so. But, usually people who DO think that are trying to pretend that the GOP does NOT have a giant toehold in the homes of Joe SixPack and his family! It is their reflexive attempt to imagine that regular Americans are really still on their side and jsut need a "good candidate" for them to vote for.
They are completely unable to admit that it is their MESSAGE that is killing them.
WTF is this "coalition"? The 'Rats are a coalition of every leftist and anti-American group out there; however, the GOP is, IMHO, as united and focused as any political party in American history. It is the GOP unity that obviously has the left frightened.
It is certanly not the equivalent of the Tories or the CDU.
Conservatism in America is ascending. Liberalism in America is declining. Ain't it cool?
Plus, there's a good chance we won't see CWII here.
Life is good.
The Democrats are so much more fragmented than Republicans on every level, that we have to worry more about self sabotage then Democrats.
The only way a Democrat gets the Presidency in 2008 is if Bush blows the war, doesn't work on what he said his agenda was and if Republicans throw an unelectable candidate at the voters.
The next worry is the House and AGAIN we need the Republicans to DO what they said to get elected.
If we have to throw new candidates in open races and to challenge Democrats, FOR GOD SAKE, MAKE THEM ELECTABLE.
I kinda just glossed over that part, considering the source.
The homosexual activists, like Andrew, always say "the religous right runs the party" everytime the homosexual activists get knocked back in their box a bit.
They don't realize that even the socially moderate conservatives, who have no desire to monitor anybody's bedroom activities, also have no desire to have homosexual activists teaching third graders about sexual tolerance and teaching high school kids the joys of fisting.
And we see no need to have society sanction homosexual unions as some sort of norm. It's abnormal. It's unhealthy. And if you want to do it, have a party. But don't demand our approval and praise.
Excuse me? Conservative and progressive don't belong in the same sentence, let alone in the same party.
Then why not say so? this article said the right was fractured. Basically the left is intolerant so the middle is voting with us. If the Democrats ever figure out that they should be Pro America they could take some seats.
The Republicans are not monolithic. They are having some debates over certain aspects of domestic and foreign policy.
On the other hand, the Democrats are squabbling over more difficult ground. They are arguing about whether they have any ideas, and if so, what those ideas might be.
The Republican dilemma is the normal one of a healthy political party. The Democratic dilemma is the one of a political party that is dying. It is not a difficult choice to make as to which one is better.
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It's the same mindset that cannot understand why G.W. encourages his cabinet to bounce off each other in spirited, and yes, sometimes heated dialogue. They take that as a sign no one is control. They assume nothing can possibly come together, everything is in disarray.
IMO, it is the Left in serious trouble and I can state why. they've lost their hold on principle. Morality. They have positions they hold deeply, true, but nothing is more important than power. For power they will not just compromise but ABANDON those principles.
That is why they are on the verge of collapse. When denied power, the very thing they defied their beliefs for, they are left with nothing to fill the void.
Posting some cut-and-paste, because this certainly applies...
Consider the 30 year cycle; it goes 10 years of conservative strength, 10 years of liberal spending of that strength (ie wasting of peace dividends), and then another 10 years of suffering under liberal socialism until people snap and say enough is enough, then re-elect conservatives.
This pattern fits perfectly going all the way back to the 1880s, at least. In keeping with it, this decade is essentially a version of the 1970s. We may have yet to elect a "President Carter" and collapse for 4 years before a decade of true conservatism takes hold. (Bush resembles Nixon in some respects, and I mean that as nothing but a positive thing.)
It's a strange factor to consider Bush as a moderate (somewhat debatable), as that could either blunt the strength of a reactionary movement against liberalism (Carter didn't just suck, he sucked ROYALLY), or perhaps it could actually enhance republican policy, with the greatest danger being our own tendency to become moderates and even 'liberal republicans' as we gain power.
Good point. Somehow those who think that we need to accept the Homosexual agenda don't also feel that they need to accept those with a Christian agenda. If they would be as tolerant as they want us to be then maybe they'd have a point.
If any country provides AQ nuclear materials, they are our enemy.
Their form of government is irrelevant.
BTW, Buchanan is a great man with sound ideas, but he has cost the right votes in a strategic sense. That's the price of being right.
Considering his pseudo-retirement, he is a non-factor and I don't see why you are bringing him up and calling him a racist.
Sullivan has a point, only he missed one of the bigger divisions: illegal immigration. Bush is selling us out to Mexico, and a whole lot of Republicans are either too gutless or busy whoring themselves for the Hispanic vote to do anything about it. I'll back Bush for now because he's right on a lot of issues, and who else am I going to get behind anyway, Ted Kennedy? But I'm not going to automatically vote for every Republican who comes along, just because there's an 'R' by his/her name. If I'd just be electing another big-government, big spending, pro-illegal dweeb, I may as well stay home.
Maybe 2.5% max, and that includes bisexuals.
You forgot the "." in front of that 6%. It's about .6%, or it was before AIDS got holt of 'em.
Hey, we're co-opting their word. Without it the Progressives will just be another jot in history.
Andrew Sullivan: "If you fascist bastards don't let me get married, I'm taking my ball and going home!"
Actually, judging from some of the actions of our "conservative" leaders lately, I think it's far more likely that there are some progressives running around calling themselves conservative. Seems to have fooled some people, too.
Add "anti-gun" and "pro-Gay" and you have Rudy Giuliani, the media's favorite Republican.
>>>"Excuse me? Conservative and progressive don't belong in the same sentence, let alone in the same party"
No, not true at ALL. The conservative movement in the USA has ALWAYS had a large element of the progressive in it.
A standard, European conservative is backward looking. An American one builds on tradition, sure, but has always been progressive in the way they react to liberty and freedom. A European conservative is always out to LIMIT freedom, whereas an American one is out to further it. That is a progressive outlook.
I am also using progressive in its proper context. Not in the way the socialist left has coopted it, by the way.
You might want to rethink the use of that word. The dictionary includes a political definition under the word "progressive." You will always be misunderstood if you use the term progressive in conjunction with conservative. You may as well say "liberal republican."
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Luc Ferrari
Didascalies 2
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Composer Luc Ferrari passed away in 2005. One of his last – unpublished – works, Didascalies 2 for two pianos and viola was premiered posthumously in 2008. This Sub Rosa LP includes both the dress rehearsal and premiere performance by pianists Jean-Philippe Collard-Neven & Claude Berset, and violist Vincent Royer.
Didascalies 2 is a fascinating piece in that it combines the repeated notes and ostinato passages of minimalism with passages of spiky dissonance and, towards its climax, an obsessively sustained, loud held note (courtesy of the viola). Ferrari's use of repetition here presents at first like process music. But the angst of overlaid crunches and sudden blurs of chromaticism destabilizes any sense of the pattern being supported in the musical texture. Rather, it serves as a pugnacious and unrepentant irritant; an obsessive, nagging worry that won't go away.
Eventually, when repeated notes give way to sustain in the piece's last section, one hears a further level of defiant insistence. While one can trace affinities between this and the works of Louis Andriessen and Charlemagne Palestine, Didascalies 2 is a riveting message sent from beyond. Ferrari hasn't gone gently into the night, and for that we should be abundantly grateful.


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Mudchute Live 22/04/2012
The list below contains the name and details of all supporters/runners who are in this support group. SupportersVikWHashxine267RunnersShmaggleMad WelshwomanMr PuffyAndy Jones 18Ben O'ConnellNoPainHannahsmomukhopetofinishPug RunnerIron PinguCircus Strongman
The supporters need to know:Forum nameName (suggest you email this if unhappy to divulge via the forum)Race numberEstimated time to mile 17What you'll be wearingAny special needs**Special Needs - All reasonable requests will be catered for i.e. SIS/High 5 gel, banana, Jelly Babies, boiled sweets etc, even lager & Guiness have been requested before. To be sure we have what you need or for more obscure requests please leave items at the Runners World stand at the registration Expo. Supporters will be collecting them Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Items should be market with: name, race number & support group number.Location of Support areaWith approx 40,000 runners it is almost impossible to pick out individuals as they pass, therefore its important you know where to spot us.The support area is on the right hand side of the road at the pelican crossing by mudchute DLR station. There is a water station immediately after the 17 mile point, pelican crossing is immediately after the water station. I will post a close of google map/google earth image of the area with exact location shortly.Supporters will be standing in sequential group order along the course. The area will be festooned with blue and yellow balloons so should be easy to spot, when you get to us, look out for the support group numbers and go over to your respective group.Please use this thread to ask any questions and look out for further information which will be posted up until the race. Any final instructions will be posted Sunday 15th April.Good luck everyone..
Hello you lovely group 4 people! Thank you all for giving your time to support
I had a hug from Hash at mudchute 2 years ago..really needed it and felt so much better for the support at 17.
Okay...here are my details:
Forum name: MadWelshWomanName: Jaynie Rance
Race number: 8967Estimated time to mile 17: Approximately 3hrs 20 mins (I am very slow)What you'll be wearing: Black capri tights; Black running SS top with Green and White NSPCC vest on top. If sunny I may wear a cap! Will post a photo when I can get my children to take one!Any special needs: Will leave SIS gel and maybe a luc Lite and/or jelly beans at Expo! But mostly will need hugs and encouragement!
I will also bring general supplies to Expo for sharing!
Thank you so much...looking forward to seeing you there
Hello group 4 !! (the best, surely )
Forum name: Iron PinguName: PamRace number: ?Estimated time to mile: 3 hours maybe?What you'll be wearing: Thinking Pirate top though may have to slim down a bit first (mental note ... 4 weeks of no chocolate)!Any special needs: Some fresh legs would be good, failing that a shout out will do
Think No Pain wil be finished by the time we get to the Mudchute
Big Hellos to VikW. Hash and xine267 (and all runners), look forward to seeing you at mile 17.
Where bouts you from MWW, I'm from SE Wales.
Wahoo it's started, hello team 4! I'm really looking forward to this, it's a brilliant laugh every year.
Bloody hell No pain that's quick! Accurate too over that sort of distance.
Vik I'm so glad they paired me with you, can't wait to have a natter and a catch up. I won't be able to get on here a lot (forums blocked at work) but I'll knock up the spreadsheet of who's who and who wants what and make it a Google doc so we can both see it.
HannahsmomUK wrote (see)
what is this about leaving stuff at Expo, can you explain that please?
Basically everyone leaves an envelope at the RW stand at the expo with their forum name and team number on it, just put in it whatever you want to be given at Mudchute. Usually people leave a few extra jelly babies/jaffa cakes etc., so we can give them out to the walking wounded at the back of the pack when most people have gone past. We do emergency last minute panics too, I'll find a not-too-public way of getting my mobile to you in case there's any pre-race wibbles on the start line that can be catered for by the Mudchute branch of Asda
And the really important stuff to know: Here is where the rehydration party happens afterwards. Definitely worth the little matter of flogging 26 miles for
Right, I'm off to the shower. Have good days everyone, I'll nip in and have a little lurk by phone.
Morning all
Hash - great to "see" you
Pingu - I am in Swansea, where are you?
You too MWW. Looking forward to meeting Mr Puffy too after nattering to him for ages about vital stuff like bin collection days and cheese!
Erm...... I think I should have said something about running before banging on about where the post race beer is in my first post
So, how's everyone's training going?
Morning all. Well I've got a chest infection and am in a MASSIVE grump about it, missed long run on weekend becuase of it and now missing todays run to be on the safe side. There .. said .. will say no more on it!!
On a bonus, it's my daughters birthday and we're going to a spa day, whoop whoop.
MWW, I'm from Abergavenny.
Hash ... now .. about that beer
LOL Hash...beer is top priority!
Pingu - enjoy your spa day with your daughter
Hi everyone, sounds like a great group to be included in.
Forum name Andy Jones 18
Name Andy Jones
Race number 26039Estimated time to mile 17 : 2hr 45
What you'll be wearing : Yellow Vest with two black band. I got a place through running club, so running in our colours
Any special needs: Massage legs back into working order, cheering, clapping whooping etc will help no 3 end.
Did someone say beer?
Hash- I was so happy to see we were together too- I was a 17hrs shift at work and it cheered me up no end!!
Iron PIngu- boo to missing the long run but better to err on the side of caution this close!!
I turned my ankle at mile 15 of my 20 last week and limped to 16 and went home- enforced rest!! grrrrr even though it was hard I know its for the best! I'm doing Brighton the week before London so I am now in self preservation mode.... And enjoy the spa- I haveone next week with a friend from work and I can't wait
Hi Group 4!
I'm really looking forward to meeting VikW and Hash and cheerleading for all your runners on the 22nd April
I will bring down a bag of jelly babies and some other treats with me on the day, but anything else needed then just let us know.
Vik and Hash, I'll PM you my contact details so we can work out how best to organise everything on the day.
Good luck with last weeks of training everyone!
If only I was 10 years younger Plan is for Sub 3 hours again I did this for the first time last year running 2:58:18 i'm now 50 years old but still plan to try and get down to 2:55* fingers crossed.
Hash nice to see that this is the same place as the Fetch crowd are going it was great to meet up with lots of people last year. I live over in Northern Ireland and make a trip out of the whole event.
Started to add a bit more speed to my training over the last couple of weeks and have a half marathon on Saturday so this will give me a good marker on how things are going. If you have the miles in the bank a few days off at this stage won't do you any harm just don't push to hard the first couple of times back out on the road.
Keep going it's not long to taper time.....
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Robert, I know the Assemblies of God well which you have grown up with. I assure you that this group does not equate "speaking in tongues" or glossolalia as a requirement for salvation. That is not to say there may be some who do not understand their doctrine and make this false claim. The doctrine of this very respected Pentecostal Movement placed in their official doctrine that the supernatural phenomenon that you address is a subsequent experience separate from salvation for the purpose of evangelism and prayer. They understand this promised experience was addressed by Jesus in Acts 1:8 when he stated, "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, and in Samaria and unto the ends of the world." This power was promised to the early Church in order to have power in communicating the Gospel message in the face of the intimidating Roman Empire. This experience still continues today across the world and estimates of over 800 million persons claiming the Pentecostal experience of speaking in tongues seems to be correct. See the Assemblies Official doctrine on this experience below. Hope this helps.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (88 votes).
In short: Very well organized and did a great job on a hot day.In full: This was my 9th marathon of 2011 and although all flat the forecast heat on the day meant it wa going to be a tough one and I don't do heat. I arrived at the start around 8.15am and the parking was 100 yrds from the finish (good after 26 miles) there was food and tea on sale, ample loo's and the timing chip was available inside the school, all well signposted. There was a DJ on, not sure the Mablethorpe folk would be impressed with "keep on running at 100 decibels at 8.30 am on a Sunday..." but good atmosphere.I was hoping for a sub 5 hour time but the heat which I hate just drained the life out of me and after halfway I was tired and felt sick so decided to walk the 2nd half. What was impressive was that they had put out loads more water and extra stations, also they even bought in there own energy drinks as they did not have a drinks sponsor. They also had bowls of water to tip over your head to cool down.I had the honor of been officially last it a dismal 5.51 but all the marshals stayed out till I went passed and was welcomed on the promenade by the town crier which was really embarrassing as the promenade was busy in the unseasonal autumn sunshine. At the finish got a great reception by the marshals which cheered me up in what was a hard day.Also Mablethorpe does have a lot of retired folk bless em and they were all out in there deck chairs in the front gardens cheering everyone on. Hats off to the organizers, job very well done and if anyone is thinking of it for 2012 its worth the trek out to the east coast.Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Very warm day for a Marathon. Would be a good Marathon for a PB on a cooler day.Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Flat as a pancake, well organised.Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Flat course with PB potentialIn full: Some great elements to this race, with very supportive and friendly marshals, good, if at time sparse, local support, loads of water stations and a superb atmosphere at the start/finish. Only negatives were the weather (no-one would expect such heat in October and the race organisers can't control it!) and at tines there was a bit of congestion with cars on the course. Definitely worth doing though.Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Excellent for a first timer like meDate of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Really enjoyed the race, support was fantasic, I especially liked the run along the sea front near the end. Role on next year!Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Brilliant race - unexpected freak October heat yet organisers had done as much as possible Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Definitely a PB course in the right weather.Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Excellent organisation and brilliant marshalls made the day! Will be back next time..In full: This had the potential to be a nightmare first full marathon for me due to the unseasonal heat but the organisers had thought this whole thing out and provided extra water all the way round, the marshalls were brilliant, and the support from residents/holdaymakers really made the day. No problems finding the venue, we arrived a bit late to park at the school but hubby was able to move the car once the runners had all set off. I personally had a very positive experience and am hoping for a cooler day next year so I can slice at leat 30 minutes off my time! Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Easiest course you'll come across to chase a PB, marvellouse support from marshalls, locals and seasiders.In full: What a fabulous race. There were loads of marshalls out all over the course, and what struck me was that every single one of them ventured words of encouragement to me as I went past, right to the end. It really does make a difference. The locals and daytrippers were also really supportive, despite my increasingly neanderthal replies as the race reached melting point.Was extremely grateful for the copious amounts of bottled water, as I've ran a few marathons where you're handed just half a plastic cup of water every 3 miles, which just isn't enough for me - I must have downed around five litres yesterday all in all.This course is made for PB running. However, with any marathon you have to earn a fast time and my legs just wouldn't respond after the 20 mile mark. I'd like to blame it on the scorching conditions but that wouldn't be fair - my tailing off was due to insufficient training fair and square.Oh - and not to forget the guy with the mike at the finish line who made us all feel very special as we crossed the line, however bedraggled. If Carlsberg made PA announcers...Congratulations and thanks to all the organisers and helpers. We will be back next year a bit fitter and stronger hopefully.Date of review: October 3, 2011
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National park officials have temporarily closed Crater Lake to scuba diving over the threat of invasive species. Park officials announced Wednesday that the closure will remain in effect while they develop rules to be sure that microscopic species, such as quagga mussels, spiny water fleas and viruses, don't hitchhike into the pristine lake waters on diving gear.
Park Superintendent Craig Ackerman says the lake is becoming more popular with divers, raising the threat that some new creature could invade the lake ecosystem and change it forever.
Lying in the caldera created by the collapse of a huge volcano more than 7,000 years ago, Crater Lake is the nation's deepest and clearest lake.


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As an author of fiction and science fiction novels and short story collections, I have begun to realize that some of you out there may not believe in the concept of time travel. I find myself speechless over this discovery, however, I feel it my duty to guide my readers towards a time in Earth's future when time travel is commonplace. My collection of science fiction genre eBooks deal with a time travel method that uses vessels (membranes) created from eleventh-dimension string energy to support human life as they travel through the cosmos. You will find a wealth of information on my website to support my design concepts for the time travel membranes, travel computers, and travel watches, along with information about the eleventh dimension and string energy.
Those of you who feel the need to explore our universe and the cosmos, in which we humans live, may find the concepts of eleventh-dimension time travel to be exciting and possibly downright exhilarating. Within the human mind lies the ability to explore the cosmos without physical limitations or barriers. We can travel to new, yet unexplored places within the cosmos and create entities that will challenge the human mind to comprehend. Let your mind find its way to the farthest reaches of the cosmos, where only God has ever ventured. Come join me on a journey towards the end of time, a time in the 601st century when the Andromeda and Milky Way Galaxies merge. I wrote of an ancient prophesy that spoke of the ending of the human race and all of time, but it also spoke of the reemergence in the new age.
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text: LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CURRICULUM GUIDE Health Unit Clerk/Coordinator Certificate of Completion Curriculum Code: 1014 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2004) This certificate curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level positions as health unit clerks and will provide a basic knowledge of word building, use, pronunciation, and spelling of medical terms. It will also introduce the student to basic health care unit coordinator skills such as communication, computer skills, assertiveness, chart forms, admissions, transfers, discharges, death and dying, pharmacology, laboratory test, transcribing physician orders, and job application skills. PREREQUISITES Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for skills assessment and advising information. INFORMATION Contact the Nursing Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Building, Room 1750, telephone number (517) 483-1410. REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 9 CREDITS CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS CHSE 120 Medical Terminology 4 CHSE 132 Health Unit Coordinator 5 MINIMUM TOTAL 9 NOTES: 1. A minimum grade of 2.5 is required in all courses for successful completion of this certificate. SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments. I II CHSE 120 CHSE 132


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Stocks Settle Mixed as Investors Take Breather
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock averages traded mixed Monday even after Caterpillar(CAT) shares popped, as investors took a breather following a substantial run-up in the benchmark indices the prior week.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq advanced slightly; Apple ( AAPL) shares jumped 2.5%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 14 points, or 0.10%, at 13,882. Monday brought an end to the previous six consecutive positive sessions. Friday was the index's highest close since October 2007.
Breadth was negative, with losers outnumbering winners 17 to 13. Alcoa ( AA) , Boeing( BA) , Bank of America ( BAC) and Travelers( TRV) shares sank to the bottom.
The top percentage blue-chip gainers were Caterpillar, General Electric ( GE) and Procter & Gamble ( PG) .
Caterpillar shares jumped 2% after the heavy construction and mining equipment maker beat fourth-quarter bottom-line expectations and gave cautious guidance.
The S&P 500 was down 3 points, or 0.18%, at 1500. The Nasdaq closed up 5 points, or 0.15%, at 3154 as Apple shares gained. The stock slid by 15% last week after the tech giant's disappointing first-quarter results.
Most sectors in the broader market were down, led lower by basic materials, consumer cyclicals and capital goods. The only sector gainers were technology, conglomerates and utilities.
Volumes totaled 3.31 billion shares on the New York Stock Exchange and 1.86 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners were outpacing advancers by a ratio of 1.3-to-1 on the Big Board, while advancers were ahead of decliners 1.3-to-1 on the Nasdaq.
David Molnar, partner and managing director at Hightower's Molnar & Nordlicht Group, said with 93% of the S&P 500 trading above their 50-day moving averages, investor bullish sentiment at two-year highs, and the March quarter guidance tending negative, he sees a short-term risk of an overbought situation.
"Our approach towards the market at these levels is to be cautious and use a correction as a buying opportunity," said Molnar. "We see the market heading higher longer term, so we will continue to advocate a healthy high-quality stock allocation as well as adding to those positions at the right price points."
Caterpillar shares were tacked on 2% for Monday after the company posted fourth-quarter profit of $1.91 a share, excluding a non-cash charge of 87 cents a share, on revenue of $16.08 billion. Analysts, on average, were expecting earnings of $1.70 a share in the fourth quarter on revenue of $16.12 billion.
The company said it remains cautious about the global economy. While Caterpillar expects some improvement in the U.S. economy, growth could be relatively weak, the company said.
"We believe China's economy will continue to improve, but not to the growth rates of 2010 and 2011. We also remain concerned about Europe and expect economies in that region will continue to struggle in 2013," Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman said in a press release.


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One big development is "context awareness". For the most part, Operating Systems assume they are one-to-one with the hardware they are running on, and Hypervisors like PowerVM, VMware, Xen and Hyper-V have worked by giving OS guests the appearance that this is the case. However, there is growing technology for OS guests to be "aware" they are running as guests, and to be aware of other guests running on the same Hypervisor.
The analyst divided up Operating Systems into three categories:
- Web/Infrastructure
Operating systems that are typically used to support other OS by offering Web support or other infrastructure. Linux on POWER was an example given.
- DBMS/Industry Vertical Applications
Operating systems that are strong for Data Base Management Systems (DBMS) and vertical industry applications. z/OS, AIX, HP-UX, HP NonStop, HP OpenVMS were given as examples.
- General Purpose for a variety of applications
Operating systems that can run a range of applications, from Web/Infrastructure, DBMS/Vertical Apps, to others. Windows, Linux x86 and Solaris were offered as examples.
The analyst indicated that what really drove the acceptance or decline of Operating Systems were the applications available. When Software Development firms must choose which OS to support, they typically have to evaluate the different categories of marketplace acceptance:
- For developing new applications: Windows-x86 and Linux-x86 are must-haves now
- Declining but still valid are UNIX-RISC and UNIX-Itanium platforms
- Viable niche are Non-x86 Windows (such as Windows-Itanium) and non-x86 Linux (Linux on POWER, Linux on System z)
- Entrenched Legacy including z/OS and IBM i (formerly known as i5/OS or OS/400)
For the UNIX world, there is a three-legged stool. If any leg breaks, the entire system falls apart.
- The CPU architecture: Itanium, SPARC and POWER based chipsets
- Operating System: AIX, HP-UX and Solaris
- Software stacks: SAP, Oracle, etc.
Of these, the analyst consider IBM POWER running AIX to be the safest investment. For those who prefer HP Integrity, consider waiting until "Tukwilla" codename project which will introduce new Itanium chipset in 2Q2010. For Sun SPARC, the European Union (EU) delay could impact user confidence in this platform. The future of SPARC remains now in the hands of Fujitsu and Oracle.
What platform will the audience invest in most over the next 5 years?
- 45 percent Windows
- 14 percent UNIX
- 37 percent Linux
- 4 percent z/OS
A survey of the audience about current comfort level of Solaris:
- 10 percent: still consider Solaris to be Strategic for their data center operations and will continue to use it
- 25 percent: will continue to use Solaris, but in more of a tactical way on a case-by-case basis
- 30 percent: have already begun migrating away
- 35 percent: Do not run Solaris
The analyst mentioned Microsoft's upcoming Windows Server 2008 R2, which will run only on 64-bit hardware but support both 32-bit and 64-bit applications. It will provide scalability up to 256 processor cores. Microsoft wants Windows to get into the High Performance Computing (HPC) marketplace, but this is currently dominated by Linux and AIX. The analyst's advice to Microsoft: System Center should manage both Windows and Linux.
Has Linux lost its popularity? The analyst indicated that companies are still running mission critical applications on non-Linux platforms, primarily z/OS, Solaris and Windows. What does help Linux are old UNIX Legacy applications, the existence of OpenSolaris x86, Oracle's Enterprise Linux, VMware and Hyper-V support for Linux, Linux on System z mainframe, and other legacy operating systems that are growing obsolete. One issue cited with Linux is scalability. Performance on systems with more than 32 processor cores is unpredictable. More mature operating systems like z/OS and AIX have stronger support for high-core environments.
A survey of the audience of which Linux or UNIX OS were most strategic to their operations resulted in the following weighted scores:
- 140 points: Red Hat Linux
- 71 points: AIX
- 80 points: Solaris
- 40 points: HP-UX
- 41 points: Novell SUSE Linux
- 19 points: Oracle Enterprise Linux
- 29 points: Other
The analyst wrapped up with an incredibly useful chart that summarizes the key reasons companies migrate from one OS platform to another:
|To Windows
|To Linux
|To UNIX
|From Windows
|Reduce Costs, Adopt HPC
|DBMS, Complex projects
|From Linux
|Availability of Admin Skills
|Performance, Mission Critical Applications
|From UNIX
|Availability of Apps, leave incumbent UNIX server vendor
|Consolidation, Reduce Costs
Certainly, all three types of operating system have a place, but there are definite trends and shifts in this marketspace.
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Top 10 Cartoons of the 1980s
Script written by Ryan Barnett. Superheroes, robots and ghosts – the '80s were a weird time, and the TV cartoons of the era took full advantage. Whether they were expanding on already beloved franchises, like "The Real Ghostbusters," "Muppet Babies," and "Ewoks," following some cute and cuddly new characters like "Care Bears" or "The Smurfs," or created simply to sell toys like "G.I. Joe," kids ate it up – in fact, cartoons were like soap operas for children. To mark the anniversary of the premiere episode of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" on December 14th, 1987, WatchMojo.com counts down our picks for the top 10 TV cartoons of the 1980s.


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It is nearly inevitable that your pet will come down with some type of illness in its life, but knowing the difference between an acute and chronic disease could help you understand how to best aid your animal companion in its time of need.
An acute disease is one that occurs once and is most likely cured by a relatively straight-forward treatment. A bladder infection is an example of a dog and cat illness that is acute - it occurs once, but is resolved completely by medications like antibiotics. However, acute illness can become chronic if it lasts longer than three months or if the acute illness recurs multiple times within a period of time.
Chronic diseases are those which usually do not have a cure but are manageable with medication or other treatments. Treatments for chronic conditions are typically designed to control the symptoms, aiming to give the best quality of life for your pet. For instance, canine diabetes is a chronic illness that is treated with daily shots of insulin to keep the dog's body functioning properly so it can enjoy life to the fullest. According to VCA Animal Hospitals, most dogs with diabetes need one or two insulin shots per day, and often need changes to their diets as well.


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Friday, May 30, 2014
Thales to Produce IESI for Brazilian Army Helicopters
Source: Thales
Thales will provide its integrated electronic stand-by instrument (IESI) to modernize the Esquilo/Fennec helicopter fleet of the Brazilian Army. A total of 36 helicopters will be retrofitted with the Thales system, with completion expected in 2018.
The first batch are planned to be completed by 2014, when Thales' IESI will be integrated into six initial helicopters by Helibras, the Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus Helicopter.
IESI. Photo courtesy of Thales
The IESI performs three back-up functions: artificial horizon, altimeter and airspeed indicator, all in a single line replaceable unit (LRU). Already flying on the Sikorsky S-76D, the Thales IESI has also been selected by Airbus Helicopters for its range of light and medium-lift helicopters including the Ecureuil family, the EC135, EC145, EC155, EC175 and their military versions, including the modernized AS 365 K2 Super Pantera.
Thales' IESI has resistance to high intensity radio frequencies (HIRF), durability in humid, saline and high- vibration environments, and is able to receive and control other functions such as automatic flight control system (AFCS) back up and radio management system (RMS) back up.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (538 votes).
In short: Shame about Don ValleyIn full: My local half. Best atmosphere especially at Eccy Road which is really noisy and inspirational.Bit of confusion about toilets amongst some folk but there ought to be plenty really but there is a lack of signage (but were shown on pre-race info).I was ok with water cups but no sports drinks at all is a shame for a big race. However, goody bag seemed improved from when I last did it with a decent running top, sweatband and a nice medal. Quick course too as all the climbing is done really after Division Street.Enjoyed it.Date of review: May 15, 2013
In short: Good atmosphere as alwaysIn full: Its the key running event in Sheffield... brings the entire running community together, and introduces alot of others to the world of running which can only be a good thing - the whole city gets behind it and the atmosphere is great especially on Eccy Road. www.sheffield10k.com is also worth a look ( a shameless plug ) ... probably the best 10k course in Yorkshire? :-) ... Looking forward to next year.Date of review: May 14, 2013
In short: Excellent starting and finishing in the Don Valley Stadium (sadly for the last time though!)In full: Living in Sheffield this is a must do race for me. Easy to get to and park. Fantastic atmosphere in the stadium (interested to see where we will be next year!), very friendly crowd of runners. Most parts of the run have spectators (but a little thin on the ground at Brightside) Fantastic support particularly in the stadium, City Centre Bramall Lane and Ecclesall Road - awesome running up and down there, the crowd lift your feet and your spirits! Plenty of water stations, well managed. Date of review: May 14, 2013
Date of review: May 14, 2013
In short: Victim of it's own success?In full: I've ran this race 7 times, inc this one. The 1st 5 were brilliant, but since they increased the entrance levels last year, for me it's ruined it. The Stadium RIP, can't cope with that many people at the start and the 1st mile was a pain. Having said that though, the atmosphere was amazing (as it always is) and the course is brilliant. Interesting to see what happens next year, but in a competitive month for half marathons, I may look elsewhere.Date of review: May 13, 2013
In short: good runDate of review: May 13, 2013
In short: Sheffield support was fabulousIn full: Really enjoyed this run. 1st time and loved it. No grumbles. the support on eccleshall road was immense and a stadium finish excellent.....hope one of the footy grounds step in to help with a suitable finish area for next year. marshalls really supportive many thanks.....Date of review: May 13, 2013
In short: I am 57 and a first timer since i ran at school.Loved it and will come again . I am a great fan of Sheffield and anything is an iprovement on Gy.My wife who is non sporty enjoyed it as a spectator , and i cannot believe you moaning about plastic cup.Date of review: May 13, 2013
In short: It's my home town event, so I feel obliged to take part....In full: ...fab to start and finish in the stadium that Jess Ennis trained in. Crying shame the council are going to demolish it, allegedly to save money. Marshals and supporters were great. Tannoy system was crap: couldn't hear a thing. T-shirts are cheap and nasty - pure nylon - not technical; would have preferred a cotton one.Date of review: May 13, 2013
In short: Great CrowdsIn full: On the whole a well organised and enjoyable race with a nice-ish route, good bits and bad bits like most races. However a race of this stature shouldn't have drinks in cups and should offer sports drinks. The sponges were a positive. I also didn't think the mile markers were terribly visible and missed a lot of them. Support in the city centre was great and the Eccleshall Road was simply awesome. Bravo people of Sheffield.The stadium finish was also great. It will be very sad to see this go. The wristband at the end was also a nice touch. Sadly though both the small t-shirts and more horrifically the water had run out by the time my partner finished and there were still almost a thousand people behind her.Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Yesterday's poll was split right down the middle, half of the responders said they did have a "TeaMentor" and half said they did not. You may still vote and add to the discussion if you would like in yesterday's topic.
Again, welcome one and all to TeaDay. Come on, it is Saturday, fill up your tea cups and come share what you are drinking today...we all would like to know. While you are here, please make sure you check out what is in everyone else's cup as well. Stop by throughout the day and give us updates.
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic is a little spin off of yesterday's. Have you developed a friendship with someone you met on TeaChat...maybe more than one? Someone you contact regularly outside of TeaChat. We don't want to embarrass anyone, so as you share about your new found friendships, avoid sharing names. But you can share something about your friendships...please do!
I am looking forward to sharing tea with everyone today. Have a great TeaDay.


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October 10, 2006 WIC Update
SUBJECT: You Are Invited
SUBJECT: Progress on the Federal WIC Budget
SUBJECT: Planning for a New WIC Data System
SUBJECT: HANDS Screens changes effective 10/10/06
SUBJECT: Updated Local WIC Provider Supply Request Form (WIC-8)
SUBJECT: Southwest District Health Office moved
SUBJECT: Bio Hazard Bags Delivered
SUBJECT: Breastpumps
- You Are Invited: The State WIC staff is hosting an informal get together before the Missouri WIC Association Annual Meeting begins on October 19. Please stop by the Truman State Office Building room 730 between 10:00 AM and noon and talk with the staff. We will have many staff available to answer questions and share ideas. The nutrition staff is looking for local agencies interested in volunteering for their Nutrition and Education Committees. They will be there to offer more detailed information on these great volunteer opportunities. We hope all agencies attending the MWA meeting will take a few minutes to walk across the street from the Capitol Plaza Hotel and visit with us. Contact for this event is Lyn Konstant, (573) 751-6086.
- Progress on the Federal WIC Budget: Few of the federal budget bills have been passed, and the session ended Sept 29. This means that USDA will continue to be funded on a continuing resolution, and we will likely receive only the first quarter of funding for WIC pending the passage of the federal budgets. Congress is on recess until after the November elections. Now is a perfect time to make contact with your Congressperson or Senator and speak to them about the great work you do in serving women and children. With the restoration of $5 million to the federal defense budget, your Congressperson/Senator will be looking for areas in domestic spending that they can cut to make up that $5 million. That makes NOW a key time for you to talk with them about the critical nutrition services you provide to women and children. All politics is local which means your contact with your Congressperson/Senator is vital. Put a personal face on those women and children. One call can go a long way in helping your Congressperson/Senator decide to fund WIC services as recommended by the budget committees. Please consider making this contact. If you need more information, call Lyn Konstant at 573-751-6086 or email@example.com.
- Planning for a New WIC Data System: We received notice Friday, September 29 that USDA has approved our Planning Advanced Planning Document (PAPD) to begin the process of replacing the current WIC data system, HANDS. We will officially begin the planning process for a new system during this fiscal year. This will involve convening a high-level steering committee of stakeholders to provide oversight on system planning. We will be looking for a representative from at least one local agency from a metro area and one local agency from a rural area to be members of the steering committee. Lyn Konstant will chair this group. Time, interest and commitment to helping us find the best system are needed. If you are interested in being considered as a steering committee member, please contact Lyn Konstant at email@example.com or at 573-751-6086.
- HANDS Screens changes effective 10/10/06: Several fields in the HANDS screens have been improved to allow any valid height, weight, and hemoglobin to be keyed. There is no longer a low or high parameter for these fields. 0s and 9s will no longer be valid codes for any of these fields and will highlight as an error. 8s will still be valid as unknown values for all these fields and 7s will still be valid in the hemoglobin field for a child but only when the hemoglobin is not required.
The screens are:
H204/H205 (Women's health history add/update)
H210/H211 (Women's outcome add/update)
H224/H225 (Infant & Child health history add/update)
H421/H422/H423 (Infant & Child certification add/recert/update)
Screens H401/H402/H403 have the same changes and were moved to PROD on 8/14/06.
The invalid medical data reports will continue to run but should no longer have any 0s or 9s in the data fields. Please do not send any reports to be corrected for low/high parameters (0s or 9s) to the state office; agencies should be able to key those.
The report should now only include records where 8s have been keyed for missing data.If that data is collected at a later time, you should try to key it before sending the report to the state office. If you have questions about these changes, please contact Melissa Seaver at email@example.com or 1-800-392-8209.
- Updated Local WIC Provider Supply Request Form (WIC-8): The Local WIC Provider Supply Request Form (WIC-8) is being updated: Please save the attached form on your computer and use it as needed. Also, Local WIC Provider Literature Request Forms are being developed as new nutrition education materials will be printed. The forms will be introduced through the WIC UPDATE. Please contact Takako Tagami at 1-800-392-8209 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Southwest District Health Office moved: The Southwest District Health Office moved downtown to the Landers Building on October 10, 2006. The new mailing address is Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Southwest District Health Office, 149 Park Central Square, Suite 116, Springfield MO 65801. Phone numbers, fax number and email for district WIC staff will not change. Please see the attached information and map for the location of the Landers Building. Please contact Rita Arni at 1-800-392-8209 or e-mail or firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Bio Hazard Bags Delivered: Bio Hazard Bags have been delivered to agencies with old analyzers and microcuvettes to be returned to HemoCue. These bags are not being distributed to all of the agencies, only the ones that still have old analyzers or microcuvettes. The Bio Hazard Bags were sent with a call tag for pickup (for disposal/parts). There should be instructions from HemoCue on how to return the old unit to HemoCue with the Bio Hazard Bag or see below.
- Place the old analyzer/analyzers in the Red Bio-Bag (If they do not fit, they should be placed in a trash bag.)
- Place the Red Bio-Bag or trash bag, along with the expired/old microcuvettes, in a box to be mailed back to HemoCue.
- Place the UPS Shipping Label, which was enclosed with the Red Bio-Bag, on the outside of the box.
- The LWP should call UPS to let UPS know that they have a box to be picked up.
- UPS will pick up the box and return it to HemoCue.
If you have more questions, please contact Crystal Collins at 573-751-6204 or email@example.com.
- Breastpumps: The state WIC office appreciates each LWP's quick response to the breast pump survey. Most LWP's will be receiving what they requested. If your agency has not received your shipment of Harmony manual pumps, Lactina Select electric breast pumps and electric pump double pumping kits yet, you should be receiving them shortly. The State WIC office needs to add the electric pumps to the local agency inventory and each electric pump needs to have a WIC tag. Please complete the attached form and send to Michael Murphy, WIC and Nutrition Services by October 31, 2006. You may email him at email@example.com or fax to (573) 522-6501.
WIC 8 Rev 10-06
SW District Office Move
Electric Breast Pumps Tagging


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Topic: View/Controller that needs to handle multiple "steps"
Time to up the difficulty of the applications I am building. Here are the details:
I want to build a new "user". This user has regular attributes (name, login, password etc.). This user also has "permissions" to access certain items. When creating this user I also want to be able to set "feature_permissions" to allow this user to have access to certain features.
So, there are three different models that this user creation process needs to touch. I want to be able to create this user in a three step process:
step 1: Set the default user values
step 2: Set the permissions for the items for this user
step 3: Set the feature permissions for this user
I also don't want to have partially created users in the database, so I don't want to write this information to the database until step 3 is completed.
Now, I don't want to create messy code by having a single "user" controller that does CRUD functions on three (seemingly) different things. The obvious way to attack this is to have a "user" controller, a "item_permissions" controller, and a "feature_permissions" controller, but I am not totally sure how to link them together so that the information persists between the three controllers and then at the end of step three, be able to write the information to the proper tables in the database.
Advice would be appreciated.


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Early Indicator
Mining bil will show legislature's ability to function.
Republicans in the state legislature have apparently decided new mining legislation will be the first effort of the new session. With control of both Houses of the legislature as well as the Governor's office this decision has obvious significance. We hope state leaders of both parties have been watching how inept and destructive their counter-parts in Washington have looked lately and will take this opportunity to try to do a little better.
The contents of the bill are of course important. But because there are members of both parties who share some concerns about those contents perhaps the most important indicator of how this legislature will function is the respect shown – or not shown – for those looking to craft a bipartisan bill that actually protects the environment and allows for responsible mining. Mining may not be the most important issue in this state right now, but how this bill is handled may be.
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