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By Tiernan Ray
In a long note today (72 pages), Wells Fargo chip analyst David Wong takes a favorable look at the market for so-called programmable logic devices, or PLDs, and the two top makers of such products, Altera (ALTR), whose shares he rates Outperform, and Xilinx (XLNX), which he rates at Market Perform.
His only major distinction between the two in the article is that Altera may have an advantage over Xilinx because of its decision this year to make some chips using Intel (INTC) factories.
The $4.4 billion market for PLDs is a small segment of the $300 billion annual chip market, he notes, citing data from Gartner, of which Xilinx has 49.6% share and Altera has 39.1%. Along with Altera and Xilinx, Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) and Microsemi (MSCC) are the two other main players.
The devices consist of "generic logic gates" that use instructions stored in on-board memory to program switches between the gates that create specific logic gates, which is how a PLD is tailored to a particular application. Almost all PLDs sold today are of the "field-programmable gate array" type, he notes, whose appeal is that they can be programmed after the chip itself is manufactured, by the customer. The on-board memory is usually static RAM, or SRAM, or, in fewer cases, flash memory. Wong notes PLDs are more cost-efficient than traditional custom chips, or "application specific integrated circuits," ASIC, for "low-volume applications." For chips requiring high volume production, or more demanding performance and power efficiency, ASICs may be more cost-effective.
Here's Wong's map of where PLDs fit in the overall constellation of chips (the red outline is the PLDs category — click for larger image):
One of the major desirable aspects of both Xilinx and Altera, is that they have very high margins relative to other chip companies.
Altera and Xilinx both benefit from high and stable gross margin that, for the most part, the companies have been able to maintain even through downturns. Over the past 20 years, gross margin has generally run in the 60-70% range. From 2010 to 2013, Altera's gross margin was close to 70%. More recently, the company's gross margin has declined to around 68% and at its analysts' day in November 2013, the company noted that its longterm gross margin target, as of November 2013, was 67-70%. From the start of CY 2010 through the March 2013 quarter, Xilinx's gross margin ran around the 65% area, and has more recently crept up to the 69% area. Through the past 15 years (excluding the two most recent quarters), Xilinx's gross margin has been consistently lower than Altera's. We think that this may have been. in part. the result of Altera manufacturing its entire product at TSMC, while Xilinx mainly used UMC, together with a variety of other additional foundries over the years (including IBM, Toshiba. and Samsung). At the 28nm node (still a relatively small proportion of overall revenue), Xilinx transitioned to using solely TSMC as a foundry. Our guess is that Altera's and Xilinx's gross margin might remain fairly close together in the future, in the 67-70% range.
Although Altera this year decided to start using Intel (INTC) to make some of its chips, its gross margin is not expected to change, writes Wong.
After growing faster than the overall chip market in prior periods of time, such as the decade from 1990 to 2000, and 2009 to 2011, writes Wong, Altera has some investors believing the market will again outperform in future. He doubts it, writing "While we think it is possible that Altera and Xilinx might achieve growth that is higher than the semiconductor average in the future, we are choosing to assume for the moment that the growth potential of PLDs is comparable to the growth potential of semiconductors overall, which we project to be 10-12% per year."
One reason for his skepticism is that he doesn't buy Altera's claim that manufacturing costs to make ASICs will rise more sharply as chips get made at smaller and smaller feature sizes: "It is not clear to us why the design costs rise with each more advanced semiconductor node to the extent that Altera claims."
Despite that, Wong does like what he thinks may be Altera's edge on Xilinx by making some chips with Intel, on top of already having a supply agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), whereas Xilinx is relying on Taiwan Semi:
It strikes us that using two foundries instead of one inevitably involves more R&D and other costs than using a single foundry. However, we think that the competitive advantages Altera will achieve through its arrangement with Intel will far outweigh any additional effort and cost needed to work with an additional foundry [...] The manufacturing agreement includes clauses that under certain circumstances will make Altera the only major FPGA maker that will have access to Intel's foundry services for technology at the 14nm and subsequent nodes.
Altera shares today rose 21 cents, or 0.7%, to close at $32.39, while Xilinx shares rose 9 cents to $45.29.


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Bella donna bowl inscribed "Mansueta", ca. 1535-1540
Tin-glazed earthenware
Diameter: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Jesse H. Metcalf 46.391
Dishes featuring idealized portraits of beautiful women (belle donne) were given by suitors to compliment the young women they courted. In this bowl, a ribbon describes the lady's character as gentle (mansueta).

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By Dimitra DeFotis
Morgan Stanley was leading the laggards among financial stocks in midday trading.
Shares of Morgan Stanley (MS) were down nearly 3%, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were off less than 1%. Citigroup (C) stock fell more than 2%.
Shares of JPMorgan (JPM) slid about 1% but shares of Bank of America (BAC) were holding steady, down fractionally.
The market may have been waiting for an excuse to sell off. The preponderance of immediate risk tied to the Cyprus bailout, to be met with a proposed tax on bank deposits, is in Europe. (See our Cyprus blog coverage on the revised Cypriot deposit-tax proposal, how the situation may pose an emerging market investing opportunity and the rising price of gold.)
Citibank economics analysts in London say that while contagion risks in Europe are overrated, the risk of EU bank runs has clearly risen:
"But the unique features of the Cypriot situation should limit the 'read through' to other cases in the euro area. Even when bank runs occur, the European Central Bank has the means to substitute for the funding lost from departed deposits. … Few other euro-area countries, however, are in the Cypriot position that almost all the senior unsecured creditors are depositors. None have bank balance sheets in excess of 700% of annual GDP. One also hopes that none have the reputational shadow of money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion hanging over them, as has been reported in the widely leaked report by the German secret service BND on the subject.* "
What does all this have to do with U.S. banks? Last week, financials were up 1.6% compared to a 0.7% rise in the S&P, with Bank of America and Wells Fargo (WFC) coming up winners in the Fed's stress test and capital management pronouncements and JPMorgan on the opposite end. Financials as a group are up about 14% so far this year, outpacing the broader market by 400 basis points.
With that in mind, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods attempt to define a defensive financials position in a note out this morning.
"What would a defensive position in financial stocks look like? We believe that it would largely include positions in stocks with limited correlation to bond yields, relatively low betas and under-performance year to date. We find that a basket of credit card stocks fit that description reasonably well, and would include American Express (AXP), Capital One Financial (COF), Discover Financial Services (DFS), Mastercard (MA), and Visa (V)."
Shares of Capital One were down nearly 1% Monday, while Amex stock was down 0.6%. Discover and Visa were unchanged and Mastercard was off fractionally.
KBW expects little change in Federal Reserve policy as the result of meetings Tuesday and Wednesday.
"Unless a more robust job market develops in the near term, Fed action is likely to keep the yield curve depressed and limit the further upside to many financial stocks. … For investors in financial stocks who are concerned that the job market is unlikely to spur near-term Fed action, a defensive posture is in order."
*For more reading on the German secret service report that detailed how Russians laundering money in Cyprus would benefit from a bank bailout, this Der Spiegel story in English, published last fall and flagged by Citi analyst Willem Buiter et al, is a great read.


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How can I support a friend who has experienced an assault?
- Remain Calm. While you may be experiencing shock, outrage, or fear for your friend, it is important to keep your feelings in check and remain a calm presence for the victim.
- Believe the Victim. Make it clear that you believe that the assault happened and that the assault is not the victim's fault. Do not ask questions such as "why were you alone with him?" or "why were you drinking?" which may put the victim on the defensive. Remember that no matter what the circumstances, the victim is not to blame for the assault.
- Give the Victim Control. Allow her to make decisions about what to do next. Offer alternatives, but don't tell her what to do.
- Let the Victim Express Feelings. Allow her to express whatever she needs to express. There may be anger, sadness, or even silence. Just be there to listen.
- Assure the Victim of Your Friendship. The victim needs to know that whatever happened, your friendship will remain intact.
- Maintain Confidentiality. Let the victim decide who will know about the assault.
- Encourage Counseling. Give the victim information about the University Counseling Center or other resources. Let the victim decide whether or not to go.
- Be Patient. Individuals recover from trauma at their own pace and in their own way. Never tell a victim to "get over it."


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A glimpse at Université Paul Valéry
Montpellier, France is accessible to Paris, the French Riviera, Spain and Italy. It is surrounded by sandy beaches and seaports. Université Paul Valéry is one of the most prestigious universities on the French Mediterranean coast.
The application must be submitted by December 3 (Wednesday after Thanksgiving break) for fall, spring, or full year.
This is a working list of the course equivalencies for the Loyola-Montpellier exchange.
The course approvals and equivalencies provided are the most current for the Office of International Programs. Once accepted to a study abroad program, students will have an academic interview with the appropriate director and will be advised on their course selection.
Please be advised: All students are solely responsible for informing themselves about the status of these courses. Course approvals and equivalencies may change at a moment's notice. This means you should confirm if courses are approved, or if the courses have been removed.
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Mr Jayadeep Reddy, founder and CEO, eHealth Access
India-based start-up, eHealth Access (formely known as DialurDoctor) was established in the city of Hyderabad in 2010. Since its inception, the firm has revolutionized the healthcare space by giving a whole new meaning to the term 'doctor-on-call'.
Mr Jayadeep Reddy, founder and CEO, eHealth Access, feels that, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." The 28-year-old businessman strongly believes in this famous quote of Ms Eleanor Roosevelt. After graduating in Bachelor of Pharmacy from Osmania university, Hyderabad, Mr Reddy's first job was that of a field sales officer at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, where he was paid a monthly salary of about $145 (Rs8,000).
After working here for over one-and-a-half years, he moved to Aditya Multi-Specialty Hospital, where he was the marketing manager. However, he always had an entrepreneurial bent of mind since childhood and was inclined towards business management since his graduation. Sensing a huge gap between patient-doctor communication, the then 26-year-old Mr Reddy launched Dialurdoctor.com. The company focused on developing new healthcare eco-system through advanced tele-medicine technology in order to create a bridge between patient and healthcare practitioners. Patients could connect to a specialty doctor by calling 1800-1030-365 at anytime of the day or night.
What started with just a tele-doctor concept, has now diversified into video, chat and touch screen enabled kiosks. Mr Reddy, while talking about the idea of starting the company, says, "We started with voice solution where people could connect via phone. We thought that there should be other modes of communication and patients were also asking if they could communicate with the doctors face-to-face. We then diversified and raised funding and formed the new entity called eHealth Access. Once we raised funding, we started working under the banner of eHealth Access for all our solutions."
The company now has tie-ups with 211 health specialists and 250 doctors. Mr Reddy recalls, "We were a three-person company when we started and within a year, we recruited 18 more people. We grew to become a 40-member team."
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MENOMONIE, Wis. - Divers are still working to remove chemicals that spilled into a Menomonie river this month in a fatal semitrailer truck crash.
Two Minnesota men drowned after their semi skidded off the highway in a snowstorm. The semi was carrying 12 tons of fertilizer, and the entire cargo ended up in the river.
An Eau Claire Leader-Telegram report says the fertilizer contains an herbicide for killing crabgrass.
About 200 of the nearly 600 fertilizer bags were recovered by Thursday. However, a Department of Natural Resources spokesman says much of the herbicide is trapped under ice, and some will be inaccessible until the ice melts.
No dead fish have been reported.
The semi crashed into the river March 5. It plunged through 2 feet of ice into 25 feet of water.


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As for the rest of the night's performers, singer/guitarist Marcus Mumford said, "Bruno Mars was f---ing amazing. He's a badass. When he played with Sting, that was sick. I've heard so many things about Frank Ocean. Now I really want to go hear his record."
Dwane added, "I remember seeing the Black Keys at a venue twice the size of this dressing room. I was a die-hard fan. It's just so weird being in a category with them. Sitting next to them, these people I've had posters of. I was in tears." Banjo player Winston Marshall said his highlight of the night was meeting Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello. He told Rolling Stone, "It meant a lot to me. I was a bit too young to see Rage before their hiatus, but I went to every single Audioslave show in London. I went to three in a row once. I f---ing loved that band. I loved Tom Morello. To have him liking our music apparently he'd been to our gigs for me was just f---ing surreal. We talk to these people, and whether it's f---ing Jack White or Elton John, they're just lovely people who love music as much as you do."
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If They Were Countries: Comparing US States to Countries with Similar Sized Economies
|5:27:38 PM, Monday, January 31, 2011
"It has long been true that California on its own would rank as one of the biggest economies in the world. At present it would rank 8th, falling between Italy and Brazil on a nominal exchange-rate basis. But how do other American states compare with other countries? Taking the nearest equivalent country from 2009 data reveals some surprises. Who would have thought that despite years of car-industry hardship, Michigan's economy is about the same size as the whole of Taiwan's."
-- Can't vouch for the accuracy here. Seems like they are using GDP only, not PPP, or even GDP (PPP), but it's interesting in any case and the accuracy of such things is always arguable.
Utopia by Alex Andreyev
|5:03:10 PM, Monday, January 31, 2011
Fast-Rapping: Two White Kids Rap to Busta Rhymes' 'Break Ya Neck'
|3:25:20 PM, Monday, January 31, 2011
-- HAHA... So good, so which pale kid is faster???
Tiny Apartment Is Made With 25,000 Ping-Pong Balls [Slideshow]
|12:42:20 AM, Monday, January 31, 2011
"Daniel Arsham's apartment in Brooklyn is the only pint-sized place we've ever wanted to live in. It's a mere 90 square feet -- that's about big enough to fit a toothbrush -- but the decor's so sleek and minimal, we'd trade in our own sardine can in a heartbeat.
The apartment's a loft attached to the offices of Snarkitecture, the cool-kid architecture firm where Arsham is a partner, and it's basically just a room that serves two functions: sleeping and dressing. But oh, what a room it is.
The walls look like great big, pixelated screens that fade from gray to white as you approach the ceiling. On closer inspection, the pixels are actually ping-pong balls -- a whopping 25,000 of 'em.* We half expect someone to come out and call a Powerball winner.
The rest of the place is a study in simplicity. Arsham's got a bed with some built-in shelves and a dresser, where he keeps a few clothes. To enter the loft, he climbs a ladder through the office's employee bathroom.
The apartment -- which Snarkitecture designed -- was built in two months for less than $100 a square foot. That's about $50 cheaper than your average loft. Impressive. Then again, by the looks of it, all they really had to do was shop at the local sporting goods store…"
More Music Sold Than Ever Before, Despite Piracy
|12:18:07 AM, Monday, January 31, 2011
"Last week the BPI released their overview of 2010 sales volumes in the UK. As always, their press release was filled with claims that piracy is ruining their industry and most mainstream media was quick to republish this propaganda. However, we can use the very same data to show that more music is being sold than ever before, and argue that piracy is likely to have had very little impact.
The PR people within the music industry are masters of spin. They can take any type of data and make the public believe that piracy is killing their business. For years they have fought against this imaginary enemy, and every press release issued is filled with complaints about illegal downloading.
We're not going to argue about the exact impact of piracy in this article, but we do want to balance out the music industry's propaganda a little bit. By doing so we hope to show that the music industry isn't doing so badly as they claim. In fact, year after year more music is being sold.
What's changing is the type of music consumers buy, and this change is driving revenue down. The question, however, is whether piracy has anything to do with this change. We doubt it, and we're going to show why…"
-- A bit old, but the article I posted below reminded me of this.
Music Web Sites Dispute Legality of Their Closing
|12:11:09 AM, Monday, January 31, 2011
"When federal authorities shut down five Web sites last month on suspicion of copyright infringement, they gave no warning and offered no details of their investigation, and they have not filed any criminal charges since.
John Morton, right, director of customs enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security, with Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., announced the seizure of 82 Web domains last month.
But after the seizure warrant used in the operation was released last week, the operators of several of the sites said in interviews that they were innocent of infringement, and criticized the investigation for misrepresenting how their sites worked.
In a 69-page affidavit seeking the warrant, an agent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the unit of the Department of Homeland Security that did the investigation, said the five sites — rapgodfathers.com, torrent-finder.com, rmx4u.com, dajaz1.com and onsmash.com — were used "to commit or facilitate criminal copyright infringement."
The agent also said the Motion Picture Association of America and the Recording Industry Association of America, the trade groups for the major film studios and record labels, had confirmed that the music and movies on the sites had not been released with the authorization of their copyright holders.
Yet after being shown the affidavit, the operator of dajaz1.com — a widely read hip-hop blog that posts new songs and videos — disputed many of the warrant's examples of what it called copyright infringement. He said that, like much of the material on his site, the songs had been sent to him for promotional purposes by record labels and the artists…"
Bill O'Reilly Proves God's Existence - Neil deGrasse Tyson
|5:53:30 PM, Sunday, January 30, 2011
-- The sun goes up, the sun goes down, the tide comes in, the tide comes out, there's no miscommunication...
Could Yellowstone National Park's Caldera Super-Volcano be Close to Eruption?
|10:19:01 AM, Sunday, January 30, 2011
"Scientists are predicting that the world's largest super-volcano in one of America's most popular national parks could erupt in the near future.
Yellowstone National Park's caldera has erupted three times in the last 2.1million years and researchers monitoring it say we could be in for another eruption.
They said that the super-volcano underneath the Wyoming park has been rising at a record rate since 2004 - its floor has gone up three inches per year for the last three years alone, the fastest rate since records began in 1923.
It would explode with a force a thousand times more powerful than the Mount St Helens eruption in 1980.
Spewing lava far into the sky, a cloud of plant-killing ash would fan out and dump a layer 10ft deep up to 1,000 miles away.
Two-thirds of the U.S. could become uninhabitable as toxic air sweeps through it, grounding thousands of flights and forcing millions to leave their homes.
But hampered by a lack of data they have stopped short of an all-out warning and they are unable to put a date on when the next disaster might take place.
When the eruption finally happens it will dwarf the effect of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which erupted in April last year, causing travel chaos around the world…"
Guy Accidentally Dunks Himself Through Basketball Hoop
|10:13:08 AM, Sunday, January 30, 2011
In Dubai, the State of The World is in Dispute
|9:49:52 AM, Sunday, January 30, 2011
"A cluster of 300 artificial islands off Dubai's coast in the shape of a global map is stable, its developer Nakheel insists, despite a court claim alleging that "The World" was neglected and eroding away.
"There is no issue with the stability of The World islands that are approximately 70 percent sold and handed over," a Nakheel spokesman said when asked about the allegations.
"The island purchasers (have) the responsibility to proceed with their developments in due course," he added.
The islands, many of which represent individual countries and which can only be accessed by boat or helicopter, were meant to be one of the Gulf city-state's crowning developments.
Builders have announced plans for a few of the islands, but development has yet to begin on most of them.
A company contracted to provide logistics support to the islands filed a claim with a tribunal that handles cases related to the emirate's troubled Dubai World conglomerate, alleging that third-party developers had not been encouraged to develop the islands, and said they were being hit by erosion…"
-- Who would have thought!?
Zeitgeist Moving Forward, Full Length Movie 2011
|9:39:09 AM, Sunday, January 30, 2011
-- Peter Joseph third movie in Zeitgeist. The official Zeitgeist Moving Forward takes on the human behavior, the economic system and finally the solution with everything, the Venus project. Must watch for any free-thinker.
Egyptians Connecting To The Internet Via Modem, Fax, Ham Radio
|5:38:27 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2011
"Despite Egyptian authorities shutting down access to the internet, protesters in Cairo have been able to get online by some creative methods. Check out the slideshow to see how they're doing it."
Egyptian Revolution Jan 25th 2011 Video
|4:36:25 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2011
"We will not be silenced, whether you're a Christian, whether you're a Muslim, whether you're an atheist, you will demand your goddamn rights, and we will have your rights, one way or the other! We will never be silenced!"
-- It is good to know that some people still have some fight left in them. I hope it all works out alright for all of us...
Disabled UK Man Has Wheelchair Banned from Roads Because... It's a Tank?!
|12:01:50 AM, Friday, January 28, 2011
"A man from the UK has been told by local authorities that he cannot use his custom TC Mobility wheelchair on public streets because its size technically lands it in the same category as a tank. The chair uses two rubber treads and a 24-volt electric motor, and it used to allow Jim Starr to go down to the beach with his family. That was before the Driver and Vehicle Licensing agency decided that the chair was too large to be classified as a typical wheelchair. Weighing in at 485 pounds, Starr's tracked-machine weighs 110 pounds more than the legal limit for motorized wheelchairs. It's also too wide.
As a result, Starr has been banned from riding his all-terrain chair anywhere other than private land. The hang-up is that in order to get to areas where he can legally use the device, he has to cross public roads.
Starr used to work as a landscape gardener before chronic arthritis, back and joint conditions bound him to a wheelchair in 1999. Head over to YouTube to watch the video of Starr in his Tank Chair (embedding disabled)…"
Obama Barraged By Pot Questions For Upcoming YouTube Town Hall
|10:25:03 PM, Thursday, January 27, 2011
"President Barack Obama plans to take questions from YouTube viewers Thursday afternoon, and for the third time in as many years, the overwhelmingly most popular query involves the legalization of marijuana.
Of the top 100 most popular questions as rated by YouTube users, 99 are about the drug war or pot. Of the next one hundred, 99 are again about drug policy. Somehow, two questions about clean energy made their way into the top 200.
The pot questions don't stop there, but HuffPost stopped counting deep into the 200s, as the president is unlikely to answer all of them. If past history is any guide, he may not answer any of them.
A White House spokesman tells HuffPost that the president on Thursday will answer whatever questions YouTube puts before him. "A selection of top voted questions has been made to insure that as many of the most important questions as voted by the YouTube community will be asked," a YouTube spokesperson told HuffPost.
Obama did answer the question in 2009, addressing folks who asked if the president would consider legalizing marijuana to boost the economy and tax revenue.
"Can I just interrupt, Jared, before you ask the next question, just to say that we -- we took votes about which questions were going to be asked and I think 3 million people voted," he said to aide Jared Bernstein. "I have to say that there was one question that was voted on that ranked fairly high and that was whether legalizing marijuana would improve the economy -- (laughter) -- and job creation. And I don't know what this says about the online audience -- (laughter) -- but I just want -- I don't want people to think that -- this was a fairly popular question; we want to make sure that it was answered. The answer is, no, I don't think that is a good strategy -- (laughter) -- to grow our economy in 2009."
That answer tortured legalization backers as much as being ignored, if this year's questions are an indication. Many of them knock the president for laughing at their issue…"
-- Just legalize it already...
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My convict cichlid is not eating head is down and tail points upward. It can swim when it wants to but for the most part it just stays in similar spots doing the same thing. Also it seems to breathe heavily.(Or at least that's what it looks like to me) What disease could this be? I am wondering can I use maracyn two and metronidazole at the same time?


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Get real-time, official conditions and closure information for all trails managed by Larimer County Natural Resources at www.NoCoTrailReport.org.
Please be prepared for snowpacked, icy and/or muddy conditions. Yak-trax or similar traction aids recommended. If extremely muddy conditions exist, trails may be closed to protect them from damage. Such closures will be posted on this site, open space road signs, at trailheads and on www.NoCoTrailReport.org, and a Facebook and Twitter update will be sent out. Otherwise, please stay on trail and do not go around muddy spots. If people go around muddy areas, the trail widens and vegetation is trampled. A widened trail is very difficult and expensive to restore. Thank you for helping to keep your open spaces beautiful!
Parts of both trail loops incorporate old ranch roads. Other portions of these ranch roads are not part of the trail system. Watch for the trail directional markers with the "3-Bar" and "OT" trail symbols on them. Please don't go on the roads with NO PUBLIC ACCESS signs.
For Natural Resources events and activities, check out the Events Calendar!
Weather conditions can change rapidly in backcountry areas. Dress in layers, carry extra clothing, and be prepared for cold, wet and stormy weather.
Mule deer, elk, coyotes, bobcats and sometimes bears can be seen. An occasional bighorn sheep has been seen passing through the open space.
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Nearly every day you will see the resident Red-tailed Hawks, Prairie Falcons, Golden Eagles and occasionally a Bald Eagle hunting for rodents, rabbits and fish.
Fishing is permitted upstream from the bridge to the private property line to the north and west. There is private property north and south of Eagle's Nest Open Space. Please honor the NO TRESPASSING signs. Remember, a valid fishing license is required, and we recommend using only artificial lures and to practice "catch and release."
During the big game season, archery and muzzleloader hunting is allowed on weekdays only at Eagle's Nest Open Space. You must possess a valid Colorado Parks and Wildlife hunting license for the archery or muzzleloading season.
Hunters are also allowed to access the U.S. Forest Service land adjacent to Eagle's Nest via the Eagle's Nest trails. Rifle hunters must have their firearms unloaded while passing through Eagle's Nest Open Space. It is your responsibility to know the boundaries between public and private land. A good map and GPS are recommended as part of your hunt. Rifle hunting and small game hunting is not allowed on Eagle's Nest Open Space. Overnight parking is not allowed.
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If you're looking for AT-RTs and ARC-170s, TRU in WB's got 'em.
"The boy you trained, gone he is...consumed by Darth Vader." - Yoda, Revenge of the Sith
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Wilkes-Barre Wal-Mart received a single case or two of 33-40 last night. Not much left expect a few Clone Commanders. Apparently, they're "staggering" out how much they put on shelves.
However, they have more than a few of the new deluxe figures. Darth Vader w/ Operating Table and Clonetrooper w/ Jetpack are most abundant. There may even be a Vulture Droid left.
"The boy you trained, gone he is...consumed by Darth Vader." - Yoda, Revenge of the Sith
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I can't believe this thread exists! I live in between Wilkes-Barre and Bloomsburg.
I haven't been looking at the new figures since I don't want to be spoiled for the movie.
You may know me as: Chuckles at joecustoms.com, Boshek at sirstevesguide.com and he-man.org and Eaglekiller at allspark.com.
Unfortunately, it seems to be a party of two in the NEPA section, and Darth Alex and I do quite a few of our toy runs together anyway so it almost seems pointless to keep posting in here at times. It's nice to know there's somebody else benefitting from it.Originally Posted by BoShek
Now, if we can just get more people to post their finds (or lack of)...
"The boy you trained, gone he is...consumed by Darth Vader." - Yoda, Revenge of the Sith
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Well that isn't really true, any time I have posted in the past, they were always ignored, I check this thread all the time. I am very appreciative of the posts that are here, but feel almost like anythingI have said has fallen on deaf ears, so to speak.Originally Posted by Sith Lord 0498
Any way today i did ind the new deluxe figure at Walmart in Dickson City. Picked up Darth Vader on the operating table, Yoda w/ Can-Cell, and the Clone Trooper w/ jet pack.
Sorry doesn't put thumbs on the hand....
Actually, that isn't really true. You've posted once in this particular thread, and that's it. In the old thread that I started, you posted plenty of times as did other people, and all of us replied and commented on each other's posts. I just finished reading all those past posts in both threads, so I know that's a fact. Another fact is that you've posted on these boards once between last October and today. Doesn't give us much to respond to, does it?Originally Posted by kwyjibo111
I'm sorry if I'm coming off like a jerk, but the truth is that for the past several months there have just been two people posting finds in this thread.
The only way a message will fall on deaf ears is if it comes from a mute mouth. Join in the discussions here.
And BTW, good to know they've reach Dickson City as well. Pittston WM also had a single Vader operating table, a single Vulture Droid, and one Mas Amedda this afternoon.
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"The boy you trained, gone he is...consumed by Darth Vader." - Yoda, Revenge of the Sith
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It is good to see some re-curring posters on this thread. Hopefully, the finds will keep coming for us all.
I talk to Sith Lord 0498 quite a bit as we are friends and that kinda limits how much I post-I'm either working, talking about SW, or hunting for figs...at this point, I should have a palm pilot or a Blackberry to make posts(or a Jedi DEX!) while I'm out.
I don't always post due to time constraints, but it is nice to be reminded that others are benefiting from the posts. I believe the more SW sells in NE PA, the more we ALL benefit-look at the WB Walmart-they can't keep the stuff in stock.
And no ones post goes on deaf ears here, I just don't always reply again due to the fact that after all the above activities, I still don't get enough sleep.
Anyway, good luck, Walmart seems to hit mid-week, I hope it stays like that year-long!
Just arrived.
I knew SirSteve way back when he was looking for a name for his site, its been a long time since I've been here...anyway,
As far as posting, I never knew about this board. There are allot of boards, and no Star Wars Collector can be a part of or let alone lurk on all of them.
I am a part of PSWCS, which I assumed allot of people knew about.
There are great people there, but its not perfect. I have found that there are allot of lurkers. I hesitate now to even post.
A while back I had a hankering for chips that only Wegman's carries, so I decided to stop at the WB Wally this was around Midnight. I found the figures I was looking for, I collect mostly Clones. I picked up one each of the Commander and Gunner (I'd like a few more of these after I opened him!) and a set minus a Commander and Pilot for a friend.
I then Posted to PSWCS.
I know people have scored since then, but there was no response to my post, nothing, no thank yous, not a word. I have not seen anything remotely new at the WB Wally since, other than some Deluxe which were cleaned out the other night when I was there, no Clones, just Yoda.
I buy a few things for myself and two other friends, we are not huge Army builders and I never clear the shelves, I always leave something for someone, even if its an army builder I want. If I was standing in front of the pegs with the last 3 Clones and they were for my friends, if someone walked up I would hand them one, they made the trip, they get first shot. Unless you owe someone a big favor.
All I ask is to leave a little for others, there are obviously people lurking and snagging stuff with not regard to the people who post in the first place.
My friend Randy found the Target Clone yesterday, he posted to PSWCS, I went an hour latter and all 3 pegs were empty. No one on that list said thanks for the tip, nothing. It makes you not want to post.
And if your out there, whoever it was that I ran into holding the deluxe Clone in Pittston, you told me they were out for 3 weeks, I didn't go back to see if you posted 3 weeks prior, this is the first thread I've read, but I will tell you, the Clone you were holding was the first sign I saw of these things and I mentioned that to you, you then said, these have been out 3 weeks and walked away with it. Again I was empty handed.
All I'm asking is that the Army builders set aside the geek in them for a second (I have to do it also) and leave some for others. I don't want to but heads with anyone that I happen to see running away from the empty pegs with all the SA Clones.
Take Care guys, I hope to find some cool stuff in the next couple of weeks, of which I will post here, there are at least a few people who enjoy this enough that they share with others their finds by posting. I just hope something is on the pegs for the people who deserve it after any of us post.
Check out the PA collector club, some cool people, they have some cool events as well:
Hey Mottimearl, interesting name.
I live in the Scranton area and too have found people rather rude when it comes to collecting. The other day I was at the Dickson City Target and just wanted to look over the Star Wars section to see if there might be anything new, BUT... This nerdy ***** clown and his girlfriend, if thats what it was, were blocking the section off, between the 2 of them and with a shopping cart. They wouldn't even move aside slightly to let me look. Bunch of savages in this town. I found it quite sad, especially when they were just analyzing the peg warmers, I guess looking for the perfect card, maybe they are both guidance councilors.
Any how, I feel your pain.
Sorry doesn't put thumbs on the hand....
Yup, allot of them like that.
Saw a guy in a Staples outfit once, think he had a manager tag, I didn't get close enough to see, at Target. He had his kid in the cart, infant mind you, as he was digging through the figures, stuff was falling everywhere, I think he even stepped on a few. Meanwhile the kid was flopping around and almost fell out a few times, he wasn't even paying attention.
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The Son of the Father of Indexing is Beating the Index Again This Year
Readers of this blog know that I hold John Bogle, Sr., in an esteem bordering on reverence. The Vanguard Group founder is the person most responsible for ushering in an era of low-cost (or at least lower-cost) investing.
But even I can't help but chuckle to see the actively managed fund run by John Bogle, Jr., outperforming the index year after year.
Bogle Small Cap Growth (BOGLX), ahead by 18.4% during 2013, is beating the smallcap iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund's (IWM) 16.7%. The fund's 10-year annualized return of 10.8% edges out the Russell's 10.3%. Change the benchmark to largecap stocks and the 10-year advantage widens, 10.8% to the the S&P 500's (SPY) 8%. (Admittedly, the latter comparison is apples-to-oranges.)
It's not a huge advantage, but an advantage nevertheless it is. As Morningstar's Greg Carlson has pointed out, the fund's risk-adjusted returns look less rosy because the ride can be volatile. That, though, takes nothing away from the fact that investors who've hung on have been rewarded.
This year's home runs have included Albany Molecular Research (AMRI), up 118%, Multimedia Games Holding (MGAM), up 72%, and Republic Airways Holdings (RJET), up 98%.
If you peruse the fund's literature, you'll encounter more than a few statements that, while not necessarily contradictory of passive investing, don't strike me as the sort of thing you'd ever hear Bogle Sr. saying in an interview. Like this one:
In general, behavioral biases, whether by Wall Street analysts, company management, and/or traders in the marketplace, create opportunities to earn excess returns. We believe that because these opportunities are behavioral and thus repetitive, they can be exploited with quantitative tools. We also recognize that there are limits to the size and frequency with which we discover these opportunities so we attempt to preserve our ability to add value for our clients by limiting the amount of capital we're willing to manage. Finally, we believe that process evolution through continuous research is the only way to maintain a competitive advantage and add value through time.
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Sign Den: Maternity den, commonly an enlarged Woodchuck or American Badger den, usually in sparse ground cover on slight rise, with view of all approaches; may also be in streambank, slope, or rock pile, or in hollow tree or log. Main entrance in earthen mound, typically up to 3' (1 m) wide, slightly higher, with littered fan or mound of packed earth; 13 smaller, less-conspicuous escape holes. Den well marked with excavated earth, cache mounds where food is buried, holes where food has been dug up, and scraps of bones and feathers.
Scat: Similar to that of Common Gray Fox, but sometimes paler. Varies with diet.


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Family: Leptonetidae, Leptonetid Cave Spiders view all from this family
Description Less than 1/16" (1.6 mm). Tiny and long-legged. Pale, off-white in color. Has primitive eyes. Aerial, hangs from strands of web.
Habitat Caves.
Range Travis County, Texas.
Endangered Status The Tooth Cave Spider is on the U.S. Endangered Species List. It is classified as endangered in Texas. This tiny predator has suffered from the loss of habitat in its Edwards Plateau range (Travis County). Some caves have been outright destroyed and built over. Others have been modified so that their temperatures and moisture levels have changed and they can no longer support the Tooth Cave Spider and other species.


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The Princeton Klez Dispensers present an afternoon of dancing and schmoozing to this upbeat, exciting fusion of the old Eastern European style and American jazz. Some of today's finest young klezmer bands and Princeton's own Klez Dispensers will be performing, while a professional Yiddish dance leader will lead the community in the celebration of youth and klezmer. Legendary pianist Pete Sokolow will open as guest artist. Come on out, bring your friends and dancing shoes!
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You would think that somewhere along the line, the front office might have figured out a way to give him a good defense or a solid running game.
If that doesn't speak volumes about the ineptitude of the Dolphin organization for the past 25 years, I don't know what does.
Really ... How do you not manage to win a single championship with Dan Marino driving your team?? Absolutely mind-boggling.


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[Article]-Book Review: Wireshark Network Analysis: The Official WCNA Study Guide
One of the things we constantly recommend to those interested in ethical hacking is to know TCP/IP. That also includes knowing what the protocols look like on the wire as well as identifying anomolies. Read further as both newbies and seasones pros alike may find this book incredibly helpful.
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Book Review by Andrew Johnson, CISSP, CISA, GPEN, et al
Wireshark Network Analysis: The Official Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Study Guide was written by Laura Chappell, a name that should be familiar to even the most casual Wireshark user. She is without a doubt the most well-known Wireshark trainer and has many years of experience producing and delivering Wireshark training. All of that knowledge and experience has culminated in this definitive resource.
The most important thing to do when considering purchasing a book like Wireshark Network Analysis is to understand what it is, what it isn't, and adjust your expectations accordingly. Given the vast breadth of material this book covers in its 700+ pages, it is impossible to be an authoritative resource on everything it touches upon. It is first and foremost a book written specifically for the Wireshark certification, and it covers the Wireshark application inside-and-out. This book also does an excellent job of introducing network analysis in general and explains key aspects of many common network protocols. However, it is not a comprehensive guide on all those topics (but isn't that what the RFCs are for anyway?).
One of the first things you will likely notice when reading this book is that it was written to be fun. If you were one of the lucky few that preordered a copy, you had the option of getting a signed copy. The inscription in mine instructs me to, "Enjoy every bit!!" The inscriptions in coworkers' copies contained various other network-based puns. There are countless humorous touches that will likely bring a smile to your face throughout the course of this book. For example, the "Acknowledgements" section is aptly entitled, "ACKs." This book contains a lot of cute humor that is reminiscent of Shon Harris' All-In-One CISSP book. I personally found it enjoyable and felt that it made an extremely technical book much more readable.
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This is a bonus post today, and our author is going to give away a signed copy of his Christmas novel to one of my readers who leaves a comment below. I mentioned this book in an earlier blog post, just to share my review (reposted below).
Let's meet author Dan Walsh, author of Remembering Christmas (Revell, September 2011).
Dan Walsh is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). His first novel, The Unfinished Gift won two ACFW Carol Awards. The sequel, The Homecoming, released last year in June followed by The Deepest Waters, which released in April. His newest novel, Remembering Christmas, just came out in September.
Dan recently signed a 4-book deal to write a series of novels with Dr. Gary Smalley, bestselling family and relationship author (with over 6 million books in print). For those who haven't read Dan's novels, reviewers often compare his books to Nicholas Sparks, Richard Paul Evans and Jason Wright.
He writes fulltime in the Daytona Beach area, where he lives with the love of his life, Cindi, his wife of 35 years. They have two grown children, both married, and one grandson. As they await more grandchildren, they enjoy the company of two mini-aussies, Bailey and Darcy.
Please tell us five random things we might not know about you.
--I got married at 19 to the only woman I've ever loved.
--I've wanted to write novels since the 11th grade (way before I became a pastor for 25 years).
--In my youth, I didn't get a haircut all through high school (longhaired surfer bum).
--I'm not a half-bad crooner (love the old standards from the 40's & 50's).
--I cry way too easily for the manly man I appear to be.
Okay, you actually sound like the hero in one of the romance novels my colleagues and I write. The first item was awesome enough on its own.
Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Remembering Christmas.
It's 1980, and former hippie-turned-yuppie Rick Denton has everything going for him. Job, cash, car, condo and women. The only thing he can complain about is rising gas prices (now at a dollar a gallon). A stepfather he loathes collapses from an aneurysm, and his mother begs Rick to help them keep their small Christian bookstore alive during the holiday season. The store's eccentric customers start to bug him, as well as the homeless man who sleeps in a big box out back. The only upside to this deal is the pretty single mom who works there in the afternoons. Some unexpected events over the next few weeks will turn Rick's assumptions about himself, his family, and his entire life upside-down.
Bestselling author, Sarah Sundin recently wrote: "This story delighted me, and one twist completely surprised me. Realistic and lovable characters―even shallow Rick―and the refreshing Florida beach town setting make this a memorable Christmas story. I loved Dan's previous novels, The Unfinished Gift, The Homecoming, and The Deepest Waters. Remembering Christmas is sure to please his fans and to enthrall new readers as well. I highly recommend this novel."
Here's my review of the novel:
One of the best things about this novel is the fact that, despite much conflict--a life-threatening health emergency, strained relations between the hero and his stepfather, a tenacious homeless man planted outside the Book Nook, a single mom struggling to make ends meet--the book just makes you feel good. Perhaps that's because you know the hero is surrounded by so many good people, it's hard to imagine his heart won't eventually soften. And when you become acquainted with why his heart hardened in the first place, you root for that softening to happen. Walsh subtly draws the reader in, avoids predictability, and provides a satisfying, believable ending. I can see this book being enjoyed time and again during the Christmas season.
What is it about your lead character that will make your readers care about him?
At the outset of the book, Rick Denton is a likeable, though self-absorbed young professional. He only agrees to help his mother from a sense of duty (he longs to be on the Carolina ski slopes with his friends). God has set him up to have his whole outlook on life over-hauled this holiday season, as Rick rediscovers who his parents really are (and who they're not), by listening to a cast of colorful, somewhat eccentric customers who come through the bookstore. Rick's transformation at the end rivals what happens to other classic Christmas baddies such as Mr. Grinch and Ebeneezer Scrooge.
I like that--I hadn't made that connection yet, but it's apt.
If you were the casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your lead roles?
Rick Denton – Patrick Wilson (A Gifted Man, new TV series).
Andrea (single mom) – Jennifer Ehle (A Gifted Man, Pride and Prejudice mini-series).
JD (Homeless man) – Gary Oldman
Art Bell – Gavin MacLeod
Leanne Bell – Emma Thompson
Imagine God has led you to accept a contract to ghostwrite someone's autobiography. Whose is it? Why that person?
Dr. Gary Smalley – I've been reading his books over this past summer (getting ready for our series together) and getting to know him on a personal level. Gary's one of the most fascinating men I've ever met, and he's got an arsenal of wisdom (as well as some amazing stories).
Agreed. What a wonderful opportunity to work with him on your four-book project!
What is the last book you read that you would recommend?
Sarah Sundin's 3rd book in her Wings of Glory series, called Blue Skies Tomorrow. It's just a great read. To me, it has it all: romance, great characters, a great story, action and suspense. And as a lover of WW2 books, she also nails the history down to a tee.
What are you working on now?
I've just finished my 6th novel for Revell, called The Reunion (will be out Sept of next year). And I'm just getting started on my 7th book, the first in a series I'll be writing with Dr. Gary Smalley. We've just finalized the storyline and main characters, and my editor at Revell has just given me the green light to start writing (it's due by April, 2012).
Busy man! Where else can readers find you online?
From the homepage on my website, there are buttons to read my blog or follow me on Facebook or Twitter. It's www.danwalshbooks.com (you can also preview my other novels, and there are links to order them from the major online stores).
Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?
I'm curious about their reading tastes and habits. How many of you read print books vs Ebooks? Buy new books vs used books? Buy books online only vs at retail stores? What ingredients does a book have to contain for you to tell your friends, "You've got to get this book!"
The book is available at fine book stores and for online purchase via the following buttons:
Thank you, Dan, for visiting with us and telling us about your novel. Readers, Dan has offered to give a signed copy of his book to the winner of our drawing on Monday, October 31. To enter, leave a comment below in answer to Dan's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Leave your email address, in case you win, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.
Be sure to check out my interviews with Elizabeth Goddard and Susan Meissner, below. Leave appropriate comments at the bottom of the posts to enter the drawings for a signed copies of their books. And don't forget to enter the drawing for His Grace is Sufficient...Decaf is NOT, below!
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By Brad Locke/NEMS Daily Journal
Looking back
MSU's slide continued with a pair of road losses – 93-75 loss to Ole Miss on Wednesday, and 83-58 to No. 2 Florida on Saturday. The Bulldogs' eight-game losing streak is their longest since losing nine in a row in 1987.
The Florida game was played without junior guard Jalen Steele, who's been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules.
Looking ahead
State returns home Wednesday to host Missouri (17-6, 6-4), then gets back on the road Saturday for a rematch with LSU (13-8, 4-6). The Tigers beat MSU 69-68 in Starkville on Feb. 2 on Anthony Hickey's last-second bucket.
Who's hot
Foul trouble limited him to four points in 17 minutes at Ole Miss, but freshman center Gavin Ware had a strong showing versus Florida. He scored a team-high 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting and snagged six rebounds. Ware is averaging 11.5 points over the last six games.
Who's not
While Tyson Cunningham is not a primary offensive weapon, he has been a reliable shooter when he puts it up. But the last two games, Cunningham has made only 1 of 7 shots, including 1 of 6 from 3-point range.
RPI watch
MSU's RPI rank is up a bit this week, to 224, thanks to the level of competition it faced last week.
Looking ahead to this week's games, Missouri's RPI rank is 32, while LSU's is 109.
Bottom line
With Steele out, the Bulldogs are now even younger than before. This losing streak could last a while, but there are some winnable games out there – assuming the players' confidence isn't shot.


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Learning Beyond the Classroom
Merrimack offers a number of opportunities for experiential learning including internships, co-op placement, independent research, service learning, and seminar. Participation of all students in one or more of these experiences is required as a capstone experience. Many graduate health care programs require such direct clinical or research experience for admission.
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a form of active learning, which specifically places the subject of learning in its broader context, integrating both theory and practice with reflection. It is a learning process through which the learner constructs knowledge, attitudes, skills, competencies and understanding through direct reflective experience. In short, EL is learning by doing!
As majors in the in the Department of Health Sciences, you come together with our faculty and staff to become skilled, professional scientists, engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists and clinicians of the future. In our programs, we place a high value on this kind of experiential learning by doing. We offer many opportunities to take the theory of our disciplines and put it into practice in real world settings. Our strength as a Department of Health Sciences is our commitment to work with you in all of these forms of experiential learning.
What is the value of such experiential learning activities?
Students who participate in these opportunities tend to be more excited, enthusiastic and engaged in their studies, perform better in the classroom, and develop knowledge, skills and abilities that give them a strong competitive edge in obtaining graduate admission and fellowships as well as employment opportunities. Students participating in senior research have received substantial graduate fellowships at prestigious institutions and many former interns and co-op students are hired immediately on the basis of their job experience. Students in these activities develop both competence in the theory and practice of their discipline and confidence in their ability to function as future professionals.
Internships are co-supervised by the Health/Science Internship Coordinator and a mentor in the workplace. Junior/senior students are placed according to interest and career path in a clinical, academic, community or industrial setting to gain hands-on experience in the health care field. The internship offers the possibility of patient contact, broadens student perspectives, and assists students in career planning. Students also provide a public service to the facility or program.
- Hands-on experience is one of the requirements for acceptance into physical therapy and physician assistant graduate programs.
- Internships assist in acquiring the necessary prerequisites for professional programs.
- Exposing students to other aspects of the workplace such as business, legal, insurance, administrative, and personnel issues broadens their perspectives in all facets of health care.
- Recent internship placements include: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Caritas Holy Family Hospital, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Lawrence General Hospital (Surgical Services, Pediatrics, Ambulatory Procedure Center, Surgical Day Center, General Medical Surgical, Dialysis, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Pediatric After Hours Walk In Clinic), Northeast Rehabilitation Network, Northshore Medical Center/Salem Hospital, Abilities Rehab, Andover Eye Associates, Bay State Physical Therapy, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Corso Physical Therapy, DebRA of America, Inc., Dermatological Genetic Disease Foundation, The Dental Group, First Health of Andover, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Harvard University Athletic Department, Harvard University Center for Genomics Research, High Performance Sports, Insight Optical, Kaplan Chiropractic, Lawrence Pain Management and Physical Therapy, Mass Eye Association, Mass General Hospital Center for Human Genetic Research, Merrimack Valley Elder Services, Merrimack Cardiology Associates, Midwives of the Merrimack Valley, Northeast Center for Health Communities, Selective Microtechnologies, Woburn Family Practice
Students are amazed by the growth and development they see in themselves during the course on these experiences. Listen to their thoughts:
"I have become more and more comfortable with the exercises, materials, techniques and questions that are asked by the patients…I find myself answering their questions without hesitation…"
"I absolutely love how much I have grown as a student intern and as a person"
"Thinking back, it is difficult to put into words how much I have learned… I have learned how to think critically,… how to evaluate… and how to interact effectively"
"Another thing that I have noticed over time is that I am more independent…I feel that I have become much more competent"
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Co-operative Education
The co-op experience provides an opportunity for students to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. Co-op students gain career focus, confidence in their abilities, knowledge of professional and workplace conduct and ethics, state of the art skills and contacts for permanent employment. Co-op work experiences help students integrate classroom theory with practical applications, while helping to finance part of their education. The program is guided and monitored by career counselors in individual meetings, and in group settings. Placements occur in many local academic and industrial settings.
Directed Research
Junior and senior students may participate in an intensive faculty-directed undergraduate research experience during the school year. These experiences provide valuable preparation for graduate and professional school in biomedical sciences. Recent faculty-student projects include cancer biology, autoimmune disease, developmental biology, osteoporosis and bone disease. Directed Research students present their findings at local, regional and national conferences.
Service Learning
Many health science courses include service-learning components, in which students participate in service to the local community, reinforcing particular course content. The Stevens Service Learning Center challenges students to become active participants in their own learning by engaging in service as part of their college experience. The Lawrence Math and Science Partnership connects Merrimack students and faculty with middle school students in after-school programs with hands-on enrichment activities in physical, biological and health sciences and math.


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If you're driving south past Tarpum Bay take a left at the Shell station. Near the end there is a fork with a sign that points to the public access beach. It leads to the very top of Winding Bay. Rather than taking that left to the beach you can continue on that road and drive past the driveways of the homes on WB. The very last one will take you to the flat & mangroves but it is still private property. I guess you could blaze your own trail since you can almost see the flat from the public part of the road.
I accessed the small flat behind the last house on the south end of Winding Bay by walking along the sea wall that was built along the creek next to the house. There were workers cleaning up the beach and one of them was a fisherman cleaning a cuda on the sea wall. He walked be back there so I presumed the owners weren't around so it was OK.
The flat I fished was quite small but there are fish in there.
If you need more details just PM me.
Hey Marty
Sounds like you made the most of your trip given the fact Sandy came along about the same time. I'm heading down next week for a few days. My wife is already there and reports constant wind from NE at 20-30 mph. Hope that subsides some in the next few days, but if not, I'll cope with the conditions as you did.
I've looked around a little at that creek and mangrove "ponds" you fished between winding Bay and Half Sound but haven't fished there. Did you wade the creek? How did you access to fish it? I want to give that a try.
My new (untested) theory for the Savannah Sound tailers is to bury a small snail imitation fly in the sand, back up a ways and stand there waiting for a bone to come along and dig it up as that's what I think they are doing. Only problem is I may have to wait for years, so I think I'll look for more cooperative fish!
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|The bones I caught at Savannah Sound were cruising. I couldn't get a tailer to take anything. I think they ignored me on purpose. All it was for me was casting practice.
|I've fished Eleuthera and Savanah Sound for many years and have taken exactly one fish tailing there. Good on ya for having them eager for a Gotcha, I've taken my share of fish there but it seems every fish wants a different fly.
|Brings back great memories! thanks for posting
Eleuthera Report 10/28-11/4
Good afternoon -
Just got back from Eleuthera and as you might expect it was a little rough down there in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
The Caribbean side (west) was a washing machine of chalky blue/green/white water for the first four days with the harbor front street of Governor's Harbour and Tarpum Bay buried in turtle grass, sand and water. Needless to say with fish fry's and other harbor activities scheduled, the debris was cleared up quickly.
Not so in some of the other less popular bays such as Receiver Beach near Coco di Mama and Ten Bay. It didn't matter much as they were unfishable anyway. This also resulted in a terrible shortage of grouper for a few days since the fisherman couldn't get out to their fish traps.
The Atlantic side (ocean/east) was the same for a few days but cleared halfway through the trip. To make matters worse the moon was in a spring tides/full moon phase. High water along the beaches and to the tree line on Savannah Sound.
The weather was actually quite nice with highs in the very low 80's and cool nights in the mid 70's except toward the end of the trip where it hit 67 at night and the locals starting wearing down parkas. W/NW winds of 5-10, sometimes up to 15, most of the week and turning to 5-10 from the E/NE the last 2 days. No power for the first 3.5 days. Then intermittent until I left.
I fished the beach at my N. Palmetto Point rental house (ocean side) with minimal luck. Some medium sized bones. Some palometas. Saw some sharks and rays.
Savannah Sound was more generous. The low tides were mid afternoon and from noon til low tide even though the flat was mostly covered finding cruising groups of 2's and 3's wasn't hard. And they were eager for tan #6 gotchas. At near low tide finding tailing groups of 4-8 bones was easy as well. However I couldn't get any takers with the gotchas (tried different sizes and colors) or crabs. They of course were big fish so I really wanted to get a take from the tailers. Even when I lined them sending them scurrying they returned almost immediately and started tailing again.
New spots I tried were Winding Bay and a creek nearby. Being a well protected bay the waves were very small so seeing the single bones cruising the waters' edge was easy. Not lots of them but enough to be worth the walk. Some blind casts into the turtle grass with #6 chartruese clousers yielded a hook bending mutton snapper.
There is a creek leading to some mangrove flats between Winding Bay and Half Bay where I caught some smaller bones and a cuda.
Overall I tried to discover some new places and new techniques both of which improved my experience. Number one was positioning prior to casting to make sure I wasn't dragging the fly perpindicular to the fishes predicted path.
Tippy's, Ronnies and the Fish Fry were all dependably terrific. Already preparing to go back in January or February.
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I'm posting this at the behest of Mr.JabbaJohnL.
Some may remember my post in the "Random Video of the Day" thread (post #374) regarding the revelation to my brothers and me that a book was being written about my uncle, William E. Cramsie, who was an A-20 Havoc pilot (light bomber) in the 671st Squadron of the 416th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. He was killed on a mission trying to take out a "buzz bomb" site in France.
My brothers and I literally found out about the book a mere two weeks before it was to go to press. Wayne G. Sayles, the author, had been working with my cousins for about three years gleaning information regarding Uncle Bill's family history while also researching his West Point career and time with the Army Air Corps. Sayles wanted to contact my brothers and me for information regarding our mother (Uncle Bill's sister) but was unsuccessful until just a few weeks ago (the end of September). Through the years, our little family has moved all over the country, and after the deaths of our parents (my mom and her brother Robert), we cousins have pretty much lost contact with each other. I contacted Sayles and he provided my brothers and me a copy of the manuscript as it was going to the printer. The whole reason for Sayles' work is contained within the book and I'll not reveal any spoilers here. (However, it was a HUGE shock to my brothers and me!).
Sayles work takes a lot of literary license and is speculative with regards to my uncle's West Point career and specific actions in the 416th Bomb Group. However, the work is based on documented facts. Sayles' biography is a noble attempt to "connect the dots". From a family perspective, there is nothing offensive within the work. In fact, the book brings about a certain amount of closure to my brothers and me regarding our uncle. That's because it was very difficult for my mother to talk about her brother without breaking down. She absolutely adored her brother. We grew up with a lot of incomplete and erroneous information about our uncle as a result. Example: we were told Uncle Bill was a B-24 Liberator pilot when we were kids. Knowing he piloted the hot rod A-20 puts a whole other spin on his possible character for me.
The work is not only a biography of my uncle, but also a history of the 416th Bomb Group. For all the SSG WWII history buffs here, they might find that aspect of the book interesting. I've been on a mission myself to find out more about the 416th. I've purchased Attack Bombers We Need You! by Ralph Conte, who was a bombadier/navigator with the 416th. I found that to be a very interesting read. (Conte gives my uncle two sentences in his book---another revelation!). In my research I've come across video of the 416th from the following website:
Again, some of our SSG WWII fans might find this site interesting. I purchased the DVD on the A-20/A-26s and, again, was greeted with an eerie revelation. In the DVD, there is an aerial photo taken of the target during the mission my uncle was killed on April 10, 1944!
The reason for this post is not to drum up business for Sayles, Conte, or Zeno's (rest assured, there's nothing in it for me except the priceless information regarding my uncle after all of these years!). It's only to bring to light a very weird event to befall my family and to generate a thread in the "Books" section regarding the obvious interest SSGers have regarding WWII. With regards to Sayles' and Conte's books, they are both easy reads and I found very enlightening regarding the little-known 9th Air Force and all the "down and dirty" work they endured while the 8th Air Force (the B-17s and B-24s) captured all of the glory and press. Very interesting stuff!
I hope to see more postings here regarding members' interest in WWII! Keep those resources coming!
A big thanks to JJL for his interest in my family's "out of the blue" event and prodding me to post!


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Lauriers Arts Express camp celebrates 20th anniversary
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WATERLOO Nearly 50 children with special needs, along with their friends and family, will create and perform an original dramatic, dance and musical number for the annual Arts Express recital. The recital, titled Under the Big Top, takes place Friday, July 12 at Wilfrid Laurier Universitys Waterloo campus.
This years production marks the 20th anniversary of Arts Express, the culminating event and Community Service-Learning placement for the Laurier course MU380E: Creative Arts for Children with Special Needs. Students enrolled in the course review theories in creative arts therapies and strategies for working with individuals with special needs. The course closes with the weeklong Arts Express camp, where students become camp leaders and put theory into practice. The campers children aged six to 14 experience creative music, drama, dance and art during the week.
The impact of Arts Express on both the students and campers lives is remarkable, said Elizabeth Mitchell, a part-time instructor of music therapy at Laurier, as well as the Arts Express course and camp coordinator. For many university students, the experience impacts them both professionally and personally.
Mitchell recalls one recital during which a 10-year-old boy went to the microphone and led his group in song. This childs diagnosis of autism had made the sensory experience of performing both challenging and very special. His mother later expressed that Arts Express allowed others to see her son as capable and creative.
Arts Express is organized through Wilfrid Laurier Universitys Music Therapy program in conjunction with the Carousel Dance Centre, Conestoga College, KidsAbility and the University of Waterloo.
Everyone involved would like to generously thank those who have sponsored the Arts Express program over the years, said Mitchell. A special thanks to Laurier professors Leslie ODell and Rosemary Fischer for their vision in creating this program 20 years ago.
Fridays recital and 20th anniversary celebration will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall.
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VINI PONCIA | KISS'S DYNASTY | Including Kiss's unlikely disco smash "I Was Made for Loving You," this one was produced by the man behind drummer Peter Criss's solo album — and, more important, by the co-author of Leo Sayers's "You Make Me Feel like Dancing."
GIORGIO MORODER | BLONDIE'S "CALL ME" | Before he went on to change the sound of film forever with his era-defining work on Top Gun, Scarface, and Flashdance, Italian disco producer Moroder hooked up with the pop-sensible Blondie to merge Donna Summers with Black Sabbath's "Children of the Grave" beat; the result was the ur dance rhythm of the decade.
WILLIAM ORBIT | BLUR'S 13 | Damon Albarn's Britpop band were no strangers to fey dance pop (see early hit "There's No Other Way") — which is probably why their collaboration with trance guru and "Ray of Light" creator Orbit is anything but. The brittle, stinging distorted St. Vitus' dance of "Bugman," the perky acoustipop of "Coffee & TV," and especially the gorgeous church-revival solemnity of lead-off track "Tender" prove that going to a producer who's outside the realm can really draw the best from a band.
BUTCHER BROS. | URGE OVERKILL'S SATURATION | Where Chitown Albini acolytes go to the Cypress Hill triggermen to mine such alterna-radio hits as "Sister Havana" and "Positive Bleeding." Forsaking the solemn oath of Minimal Spartan Production never sounded so rocking.
GIL NORTON | FOO FIGHTERS' THE COLOUR & THE SHAPE | I know what you're thinking: "Gil Norton produced the Pixies, he's not a dance producer!" And yet The Colour & the Shape could go down as one of the first pure rock/techno hybrid albums, since it used computer-powered cut-and-paste to produce repeated guitar hooks, drum fills, and identi-choruses that were just as artificially manufactured as that year's Prodigy album — while being undetectable to sensitive rockist ears. Technology 1, Luddites 0.
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Governor Visits Campus, Encourages Students to Take Safe Driver Pledge
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
FAIRMONT, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today spoke to Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and Technical College students about the importance of his new legislation banning texting and handheld cellphone use while driving. He also encouraged the students to take his safe driver pledge.


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Ok.. lets not. But I want to talk a bit about our Scouting family.
Last night I was honored by being the Master of Ceremonies at our Annual District Recognition Dinner. As I introduced speakers, presenters and moved the program along, I could not help but think about the great group of people I had the privilege of being with.
Looking over the crowd I saw my friends and family. I can honestly say that there was not one person in the room that I could not call a friend.
As is with most districts, there are a core group of folks that seem to have their fingers in the proverbial "District pie". Since I can be counted in that number, it was fun to see my friends recognized for their dedication to Scouts and Scouting. It was an honor to present the District Award of Merit to a great friend and dedicated Scouter. A Scouter that just last year was honored along with his family as our family of the Year.
And that got me to thinking about this family thing.
We all come from different backgrounds, heritages, and careers. But we what have in common bonds us tighter than any other group, save the Veterans community.
We are bound by ideals, values, and the willingness to serve.
We are bound by the idea that family is at the heart of our community. That Duty is not a buzz word, that our relationship with our God is paramount in our daily lives.
We believe that through Scouting we make a difference, starting in our Troops, spreading to our Communities, and into our Nation. We make a difference by raising, training, and mentoring young men to be good men, husbands, fathers, citizens.
These people that I hang out with in Scouting are family. At our core is service. To one another and to always help other people. These are people that make my life better, just by being a part of it. These are people that genuinely care about the future of our young men. These are people that I can trust, that I can share with, that I can count on, not only when the tan shirts are on, but all the time.
These are my friends. They say that birds of a feather flock together, and so it is with families.
The Scouting family is just that. Across the world and in our community, Scouters flock together to provide a wonderful service to our Scouts.
I am so blessed and honored to be apart of the Scouting family.
As I say.. and I have one every day…
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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Walker's former aide pleads in theft case
Plea deal calls for Russell to spend 30 months in prison
MADISON, Wis. - One of Gov. Scott Walker's former aides has pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from a nonprofit group in a deal with prosecutors.
Tim Russell worked for Walker between 2002 and 2010 during Walker's stint as Milwaukee County executive. Prosecutors charged Russell in January with stealing at least $21,000 from a nonprofit group Walker asked him to lead and stealing money from two county board candidates' campaigns.
Russell pleaded guilty to stealing from the group on Thursday. Prosecutors in exchange dismissed the campaign theft charges.
The plea deal with prosecutors calls for 30 months in prison with another 30 months on probation.
The plea deal also includes $28,000 in restitution for stealing from a fund that benefits veterans.
A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 22. The judge is not bound by the plea agreement.
The charges were part of a secret probe prosecutors launched into Walker's associates and campaign donors in May 2010, before he became governor. Three former aides and a Walker campaign donor already have been convicted.
The governor himself hasn't been charged with any wrongdoing.
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I picked this fig up last week at a collector show (impulse buy!) and as cool as it kinda is I decided trim some of the boomer electricity bolts that came with the latest battle droid and added it to one of Vader's legs, arm and partly around his chest... I gotta say, it looks sharp and kinda gives this fig that little extra something I felt was missing... the blue color of the boomer thingee is almost exactly correct, too!
I cut off the main blast portion of the bommer accessory that fit onto the B. droid's chest and used the pieces that fit around its arms and head...I'm now in search of little blue and red wires to stick out of Vader's wrist stump! I'd add a pic if i had any clue how to do that kinda thing (I gotta take a class or something)


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JACKSON — The plans to redraw state House and Senate districts to match population shifts found by the 2010 census still have not been submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice for approval.
The plans were approved by the House and Senate in late April and early May during the final days of the 2012 legislative session. Under federal law, they must be submitted to the Justice Department to ensure they do not dilute minority voting strength.
Of course, there is a possibility that legislators will have to run again this year in the newly drawn districts. Last year, after the Legislature was unable to agree on a redistricting plan, House and Senate elections were held under the old districts that violated the one-man, one-vote mandate of the state and federal constitutions.
At the time, a three-judge panel said it would decide at a later date whether to hold a second round of elections under
newly drawn districts.
Whether on purpose or not, by delaying the submission to the Justice Department, it is not leaving much time for a three-judge panel to order a new round of legislative elections for November.
No doubt, legislators do not want to run again this year. But officials say the delay in submitting the plans for federal approval is to gather all the information and facts for what is expected to a rigorous federal review.


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I watched this last night and everything DR Paul said went right over Anderson Cooper's head!
Having experience three Cat 5 hurricanes and Katrina, Dr Paul's comments are dead-on.
The states and people were much better off preFEMA. The responsibility is with the state and its citizens. Yes, the states need help for rescue during an emergency. But, they don't need FEMA running the show in a storm's aftermath.
Anyone remember FEMA going around to shelters after Katrina handing out $2,500 debit cards?


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