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Download Measuring and managing the security risk associated with information and information technology remains one of the most challenging and elusive problems faced by all levels of an organization. The challenge of how to measure, and therefore how to manage, risk is ever-present and top of mind for information security professionals. Unfortunately, most of the tools for vulnerability and risk management that exist today do not provide a suitable metric and consequently do not improve an organization?s ability to cost effectively manage risk.


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Did you have an ancestor that resided in Johnson County before the hostilities of the Civil War broke out in the area - 8 February 1861?? If so, you are eligible to become a Civil War Descendant. Just download the application pdf, fill it in, assemble your proof documents, and bring or mail it to the Heritage Center, 131 W. Main St., Clarksville, AR 72830 along with the $25.00 fee. Email us for more information.
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Welcome to the on-line home of the Johnson County (Arkansas) Historical Society. We are located in west central Arkansas with the Arkansas River on our southern border and the Ozark National Forest bordering the north. Our county has a rich history. From the coal mines of the western section of the county to the German colonies of the eastern section, our county has a diverse past. Long known for our peach production, we presently boast a varied agricultural industry especially poultry and beef. Johnson County was the temporary home of many families heading west. Of course, many of those families loved it so much that they stayed here. Hopefully, we will be able to help you discover your Johnson County history. We are proud to share our heritage here in Johnson County. Please visit our Heritage Center, at 131 W. Main, Clarksville, Monday through Saturday, 10 to 4. Happy researchin'
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As de rigueur on the slopes of the Alps or chilly Parisian streets, Moncler has been making fashion statements in skiwear since it was founded by René Ramillon. Benefiting from a close relationship with mountaineer Lionel Terray, Moncler's first creations were put to the test where they needed to work most - in extremely low temperatures. Moncler's consistent ability to combine practicality with a distinctly fashion-forward edge has ensured decades of success. - less


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Available in 4 sizes they will draw and dispense a guaranteed minimum sample volume of 10, 25, 30 or 50µl.
A combined capillary/blow out system means you can easily transfer samples from the patient to test with a single, easy to use and, above all, safe method.
Manufactured from unbreakable polyethylene they will protect both patient and staff from injury.


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Geez, I haven't posted a diary entry in ages.
I finally began my contract work for TrustedBSD back in December. About to post the new Web site. Expect another diary entry in 10 months.
Geez, I haven't posted a diary entry in ages.
I finally began my contract work for TrustedBSD back in December. About to post the new Web site. Expect another diary entry in 10 months.
Ho-hum... It's been a long summer.
Today I committed the big change: I moved mailing-lists.ent from out of the Handbook directories and into the per-language share/sgml directory, and created a PUBLIC identifier in each language-specific catalog file. Speaking of that, I think I need to move all the 'language-specific' sections of doc/share/sgml/catalog into each language's own catalog.
Also, if this goes well and without fallout, a move of the authors.ent and other such files into share/sgml directories and into PUBLIC identifiers (instead of SYSTEM) is not far behind.
A small detail: Seems like nobody really prepared to have much inside of doc/lang/share/sgml as the validate target, which is used to ensure that large documents such as the Handbook would build without actually building them, did not bother to check the language-specific catalogs whatsoever. So I fixed that, too.
So it's been about a year since I've made a diary entry. And nothing momentous has happened. I'm making a post to keep whoever might actually care updated, though: I'm working on the FAQ now. You know, that big messy thing that has a bunch of silly questions and silly answers. Well, my plan is more or less to separate it into a million tiny little files just like they did with the FreeBSD Handbook, but first I want to make it all look professional. So I've got my work cut out for me. Expect to see a roadmap document (written, of course, in the DocBook SGML DTD) in a few days.
Nothing particularly interesting other than the fact that I haven't made a journal entry here in about 3 weeks or so. Fixed a small bug in fdesc. Still don't like the sentence-break rules for mdoc manual pages. That's about it. Carry on.
At long last, I've committed my changes to the fdesc file system. Not much else to say about it.
Yesterday I finished my implementation of basename(3) and dirname(3) for FreeBSD, compatible with XPG 4.2. They match 1:1 with test results all the specified behavior with HP-UX 10.20's implementation. The code is being reviewed now and hopefully it can go in at some point this week.
I've committed the first step to adapting the new fdesc code and eventually making it the replacement for our existing static /dev/fd nodes. This commit involved modifying our MAKEDEV script to create /dev/stdin, /dev/stdout, and /dev/stderr as symbolic links to fd/[0-2] (they used to be simply duplicate nodes).
Haven't posted much of a diary for a couple weeks now.
My old 15" ProView monitor finally died on me after a couple hours of odd spasms it had, so until I can get a new one, I'm using my older 14" MTR monitor that has a bad VGA connector (just touch it and the whole screen tints your choice of cyan, yellow or magenta).
I've made a couple small updates to my fdesc patch, which is finally getting reviewed so I hope to actually commit it soon.
I've finally updated my fdesc patches to include proper renumbering and `.' and `..' directory entries. I've also put up documentation on what I've done so far with it, which is available from http://www.FreeBSD.org/~chris/fdesc/--the patch is, of course, still available from http://www.FreeBSD.org/~chris/fdesc.patch.
New HTML Parser: The long-awaited libxml2 based HTML parser code is live. It needs further work but already handles most markup better than the original parser.
Keep up with the latest Advogato features by reading the Advogato status blog.
If you're a C programmer with some spare time, take a look at the mod_virgule project page and help us with one of the tasks on the ToDo list!


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Media & Communications Law
The committee is intended to provide Bar members a forum for sharing information about the law applicable to free speech and communications. The committee will explore topical legal issues pertaining to the full spectrum of communications methods, including print, broadcast, cable and emerging technologies. A second and equally important purpose of the committee is to promote better understanding between The Florida Bar and the news media, focusing attention upon mutual problems and developing amicable solutions to those problems. The committee plans the annual Media Law Conference, Reporters' Workshop, Media Awards and produces and updates the Reporter's Handbook.
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Date Posted: January 28, 2010 - 12:32 am by: Paris
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Gossip Girl's Little J is not so little anymore. Teen actress Taylor Momsen was seen on the set of the CW series smoking cigs while on break. She is only 16, though she dresses and acts as if she's way past adolescence. Well she isn't really seeking to be a good role model to kids her age, as she have said in interviews before. At least she's not pretending to be squeeky clean unlike those plastic Disney teens who love to take their clothes off!
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At more than 200,000 strong, UT Knoxville alumni are widely known for their tremendous enthusiasm and loyalty. They are a coveted audience and an economic force.
True partnerships provide advantages to both parties. By partnering with you, we can continue to grow and enhance the wide variety of alumni programs we offer, and you can be connected to a loyal audience in a powerful way.
You gain access to three primary audiences:
- Upwardly mobile college graduates who are earning salaries that support their active lifestyles
- Mid- to late-career alumni who are settled and have teenage and young adult children
- Active retired alumni who travel and enjoy extracurricular activities
There are also opportunities to reach UT Knoxville's most active students who are "alumni in training."
As a corporate partner, we will tailor a benefits package especially designed to fit the needs of your company. Benefits will vary based on the level of corporate sponsorship.
Available opportunities include the following:
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Cataract - congenital
Unlike most cataracts, which occur with age, congenital cataracts are present at birth.
Congenital cataracts are rare. In most patients, no cause can be found.
Congenital cataracts often occur as part of the following birth defects:
Congenital cataracts usually look different than other forms of cataract.
Symptoms include:
To diagnose congenital cataract, the infant should have a complete eye examination by an ophthalmologist. The infant may also need to be examined by a pediatrician who is experienced in treating inherited disorders. Blood tests or x-rays may also be needed.
If congenital cataracts are mild and do not affect vision, they may not need to be treated, especially if they are in both eyes.
Moderate to severe cataracts that affect vision, or a cataract that is in only one eye, will need to be treated with cataract removal surgery. In most (noncongenital) cataract surgeries, an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted into the eye. The use of IOLs in infants is controversial. Without an IOL, the infant will need to wear a contact lens.
Patching to force the child to use the weaker eye is often needed to prevent amblyopia.
The infant may also need to be treated for the inherited disorder that is causing the cataracts.
Removing a congenital cataract is usually a safe, effective procedure. The child will need follow-up for vision rehabilitation. Most infants have some level of "lazy eye" (amblyopia) before the surgery and will need to use patching.
With cataract surgery there is a very slight risk of:
Infants who have surgery for congenital cataracts are likely to develop another cataract, which may need further surgery or laser treatment.
Many of the diseases that are associated with congenital cataract can also affect other organs.
Call for an urgent appointment with your baby's health care provider if you notice that the pupil of one or both eyes appears white or cloudy, or if the child seems to have trouble seeing.
If you have a family history of inheritable disorders that could cause congenital cataracts, consider seeking genetic counseling.
Junk AK, Morris DA. Cataracts and systemic disease. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duane's Ophthalmology. 15th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2009:chap 41.
Heitmancik JF, Datilles M. Congenital and inherited cataracts. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duane's Ophthalmology. 15th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2009:chap 74.
Dahan E. Pediatric cataract surgery. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 5.13.
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Lisa Ray: 2013 Outstanding Graduate — Biology
"As a lifelong Southeast Alaskan and avid hiker, my ideal job would allow me to combine my love of the outdoors with research in conservation biology."
I already hold a BA (with dual majors in psychology and music) and was in the workforce for several years before returning to school at UAS for a degree in biology. With the support of my loved ones, I have been able to immerse myself in this second bout of academia-- I'm well on my way to becoming a professional undergraduate student! But seriously, I could not be more pleased with my decision to attend UAS, where, under the guidance of the knowledgeable faculty, I've been able to face new challenges (hello chemistry!), excel, and, frankly, surprise myself!
My advisor, Professor of Biology Sherry Tamone, has been exceptionally helpful by affording me the opportunity to conduct independent research in her laboratory and by orchestrating my academic program so that I could participate in the National Student Exchange Program (NSE). That's right, I've just spent my final semester in Hilo, Hawaii! The NSE program has allowed me to have my cake and eat it too-- cashing in on this last bit of "free time" before returning to the working world! As a lifelong Southeast Alaskan and avid hiker, my ideal job would allow me to combine my love of the outdoors with research in conservation biology.
UAS' 2013 Juneau Commencement will be held May 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the UAS Recreation Center.
Crystal Rogers is receiving her Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Independent Design, focusing on the art, language, government and history of indigenous and Western societies in Alaska, with a minor in Tlingit.
Learn more about Crystal Rogers, this year's student speaker at the UAS Commencement in Juneau on May 6th.


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Fresh fruit and toasted almonds star in this quick-to-fix 5-ingredient salad.
Serve this pretty salad in chilled champagne flutes for elegant dining.
To toast nuts, bake uncovered in an ungreased shallow pan in a 350ºF oven about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Or cook in an ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
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My mom at nineteen... this one had me laughing out loud!
Dear Mom,
We are having a wonderful time! Yesterday we went bicycling and horse back riding. Then we came home, took a bath, and slept for a couple hours. When we woke up we dressed and went to the dance. It was so nice. There were hundreds of fellows and almost all of them were good looking. We just sat down when Gordon came up and asked me to dance, and he stayed with me all evening. I didn't get a chance to dance with anyone else, but it was fun anyway. He was a good dancer. He drove me home and wanted to take me to the beach today but his boyfriend was very short & Frances didn't want to go, so I left the house before he came. We met him on the street later this afternoon but we managed to get away from them after...
...a short talk. He was nice though. However he was only here for the weekend. He came from Chicago.
Today we met Bill Decker. We were sitting on the dock and he came along and began talking to us. We got him to take our picture together, and then Frances got the bright idea that Bill and I should have our picture taken together, so she took it. After a while he drove us to the beach and it's so nice. All white sand. Frances kinda' liked Bill & she wanted her picture taken with him so I took it while we were at the beach. You'll be able to see him when we get the films developed. He's awfully nice.
Gee! Mom, things sure are expensive around here. I'm afraid I'm going to need more money before the week is up. Will you stick a couple dollars in an envelope and mail it to me. Right away quick! I'm...
...going to need it. Just write Mary Kerr % Mrs. Dempster, Saugatuck, Mich. and I'll get it.
Thanks loads, Mom. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Will write again later.
Bye now.
P.S. I just read over the letter & it seems like all I told you about was the men folks. Really, mom, they are only incidental. We have had lots of fun without them as well as with them. And I'll tell you a secret. I still like Charles best.
Too funny! The men are short and incidental! Send money right away quick! I wonder if my grandmother laughed as loud as I did. I bet she did.
The photo of my mom on horseback is one of the snapshots I used in the book about my mom. I realized it was a Saugatuck photo when I noticed it had the same batch number stamped on the back as other photos now identified as being from the Saugatuck trip.


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Teen arrested for carrying concealed homemade weapon, officials say
Police: Padlock tied off in sock was meant for protection
MADISON, Wis. - A Madison teen was arrested Friday when police saw him sprinting, stopped him and found a homemade weapon in his pocket, according to a release.
A Madison police officer on patrol saw a young man sprinting in the 1800 block of East Washington Avenue Friday night around 9:50, according to the release.
The officer said he tried to talk to Jordan Killerlain, 17, of Madison, after noticing he didn't have athletic clothing on that would be consistent with jogging.
Killerlain tried to walk past the officer and, after stopping, began to fidget in his pockets, according to the release.
After checking Killerlain's pockets, the officer said he found a homemade weapon. A metal padlock that was tied off inside a white sock was found in Killerlain's possession to be used for protection.
Killerlain was arrested on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and underage person consuming alcohol off licensed premises.
Officials said a witness later contacted police and stated that Killerlain had been reckless earlier in the evening but gave few details.Madison crime map


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The perfect gift for any art enthusiast:Memberships start at just $85.
ADAM WEINBERG: In Distinguished Air Charles Demuth portrays a group of people looking at the modernist sculpture Princess X, by Constantin Brancusi. Demuth exaggerates the unmistakably phallic form of Princess X, perhaps to draw attention to an inherent paradox in Brancusi's (supposedly abstract) sculpture. Richard Meyer, Professor of Art History.
RICHARD MEYER: It's almost as though Brancusi himself is playing on: Are people going to acknowledge they're looking at a giant penis, you know, or are they going to pretend it's just a kind of erect abstraction? You know? [Laughs]
ADAM WEINBERG: Demuth renders Princess X, originally made in bronze, in watercolor and adorns it with a face. It has become cartoon-like and fleshy. But not everyone in the painting is focused on it. The man on the left, with the woman, peers at the backside of the sailor next to him, who, in turn, is arm in arm with the "dandy" character to his right. So, it appears, that even in the presence of this artful phallus, at least one of the visitors is more interested in the real thing. And while the visitors are poised to look at the art, Demuth places us behind the men to focus on the sexual politics of the scene.Demuth takes this focus one step further in his inscription, in the lower left "for Distinguished Air."
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The evolution of culture is synonymous with the removal of ornament.
Adolf Loos, Ornament and crime, 1908.
... the grid states the autonomy of the world of art. Flattened, geometricized, ordered, it is antinatural, antimimetic, antireal. It is what art looks like when it turns its back on nature.
Rosalind Krauss, The originality of the avant-garde, 1981.
Wolfflin noted that the Baroque is marked by a certain number of material traits: ... matter handled in masses or aggregates, with the rounding of angles and avoidance of perpendiculars ... spongy, cavernous shapes, or to constitute a vortical form always put in motion by renewed turbulence ... matter tends to spill over in space, to be reconciled with fluidity at the same time fluids themselves are divided into masses.
Gilles Deleuze, The fold: Liebniz and the baroque, 1988.
Wall zip (for Brancusi and Barnett Newman) is part of my current project, loosely titled Mappa mundi, which articulates my interest in the representation of organic form in art and science. This body of work looks at human attempts to define and order nature, and how our position in relation to the natural world has evolved according to the fashions of scientific and artistic enquiry. Much of my current work explores a boundary between pure abstraction and ornamentation (modernism and historicism). I see both of these opposed systems as forms of abstraction, one against the natural world and the other informed by it.
This piece is my reaction to the traces of architectural ornament left by successive waves of immigrants in East London. Some of the Neo-Classical houses of Spitalfields were built by Huguenots fleeing religious repression in France. The Piano Nobile, with its proportionally taller windows, is the grand reception level on the first floor of these houses. Their perfect Palladian proportions are offset by French Rococo ceilings, fields of cerulean blue within which white plaster putti and intricate curlicues writhe.
This swirling vegetative ornament of the European Baroque is echoed powerfully for me in the sinuous patterning of Maori and Pacific Islander carving and tattooing. I wonder whether the gentlemen explorers of the Enlightenment – Pedro Fernández de Quirós, Durmont D'urville or Captain Cook – made the connection?
Wall zip also plays with the high-minded seriousness of Barnett Newman's zip paintings. His zip motif suggests a mystical reality underlying our own that is normally obscured. Wall zip is an ornament-encrusted zip, a wrinkle in space that deforms the wall and, by extension, the building.
Wall zip expresses an implied architectonic lattice. It forms along a vertical line on the wall and grows out horizontally at 60 cm nodes. It is a crystalline ivy that left to its own devices would eventually engulf the wall. In Wall zip the ornament is the structure. My reworking of Barnett Newman's zip in this highly ornamental way is a critique of the banality of purist abstraction and the tendency of such (masculine) abstraction to ignore more emotional, embodied (feminine) aspects of experience. Wall zip is a feminised masculine structure – Barnett Newman in drag.


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Today I've fixed a bug in the Pythonmod module of Linuxconf. Linuxconf has a default handler for the SIGCHLD signal that controls all of its child termination. This method has a few disadvantages. Before calling any external processes without using default Linuxconf methods, you must block this handler, otherwise Linuxconf will get on your way. Because of this, If a Pythonmod module tried to fork external processes, they were failing. Now Pythonmod is setting the SIGCHLD signal to SIG_DFL (POSIX doesn't allow us to SIG_IGN it) before calling python code, and after returning from a few Linuxconf API functions that set the handler back. When the python code returns, popen_initsignal() is called, putting the Linuxconf handler back in place.
On the gnome-linuxconf side, I've implemented the drawing context command Defpen. Now we have colored lines and primitives!! (ok... not that good... ;-)
I've also spent a few hours in the last two days backing up and restoring data in my colocated machine. Now my personal emails are back online and the server has an updated kernel. I hope it doesn't bother me for a long time.
Unfortunately, the server stuff didn't let me work on Pybot, but I had time to implement dynamically loading, unloading and reloading of modules, before I started on the server. This will help a lot in the development, since I don't have to reboot the bot everytime something is wrong. Anyway, now that the server is ok (I hope so), I'm planning to spend some of my spare time on the bot (yes, I still have some... ;-).


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Since its inception in 1980, the William Brennan Institute has essentially kept its mission intact. It acts as a teaching bridge, offering university resources to Nebraskans and their labor organizations. It's a natural fit within the College of Public Affairs and Community Service and serves some 2,500 participants annually. While the role of labor unions is often misunderstood, WBILS programming works to educate and empower—one person, one organization at a time.
You can register online using the Nebraska Online Voter Registration portal; or contact your county election official.


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Here's a problem I've never had before. I joined a new club this year and they have a very large population of turkeys on the property. Most of the members are deer hunters so the turkeys are only seeing a few hunters per season, so they are not pounded like public land birds are.
What do you do when you're crow, hawk, owl gets answered by multiple birds? what bird do you setup on and why? this would be early morning. Do you pick one bird or try to find a location that gives you a shot at two or maybe 3 birds?
I've never had this problem before so I'm a bit clueless, yes I know poor pitiful me...serious question though, how do you pick which bird to setup on?
Thanks again.


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Experimental Music Site Request-A-Song.com Turns 10October 1st, 2012 by Benj Edwards
Ten years ago today, I opened an experimental music website called Request-A-Song.com. On the site, my brother Jeremy and I solicited song titles (just titles, not lyrics), which site visitors would submit via a web form. We'd pick the ones we found most inspiring and write songs based on them, then publish them on the site in MP3 format. The project lasted until December 2005.
As you might expect, a lot of very interesting and unusual songs came out of the process. You can tell just by reading the titles of our most popular songs — names like "Butter Ghost," "Violent House Panda," "Poke 'Em In The Neck," and "I Flipped My Biscuit" — that we preferred ideas on the bizarre end of the spectrum.
In honor of our 10th anniversary, I've uploaded all 134 of our songs to The Internet Archive with the hope that it will preserve our effort for posterity.
You can still download those songs from the original Request-A-Song.com website (which also provides information on who requested what and when, lyrics, and dates of release), but it's actually easier to explore our catalog with the IA's handy online streaming MP3 app.
(If you want to know which songs to listen to first, here is a list of our 25 most popular songs.)
Over the next month, I plan on uploading more RAS information to the Internet Archive, including news archives, press clippings, song metadata, images, and more.
[ Continue reading Experimental Music Site Request-A-Song.com Turns 10 » ]


text: Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd.'s plan to build a new PET resin plant in the U.S. is featured in this week's Material Insights video. Bangkok-based Indorama hasn't disclosed the location of the new plant, which would have 1.2 billion pounds of annual capacity. Market sources said it could be put in Decatur, Ala. where Indorama already has a PET plant or in Cooper River, S.C., where PTA feedstock is available. The resignation of Ferro Corp. CEO James Kirsch also is featured in this week's video. Kirsch resigned shortly after the firm reported a third-quarter loss of more than $300 million, mainly due to a downturn in the solar market. Ferro's plastics unit, however, has done well this year, with nine-month profit increasing 60 percent to more than $12 million. The video wraps up with news that PFB Corp.'s proposed acquisition of the performance styrenics business of Nova Chemicals Corp. has been called off. The deal would have made building products maker PFB a much larger company, adding about $330 million in annual sales to its own annual sales total of only $90 million.


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A day in the Financial District
Head downtown for historical sights, green spaces, alfresco boozing and more.
Fri Sep 16 2011
Photograph: Courtesy Blue Spoon Coffee
Blue Spoon Coffee
Blue Spoon Coffee
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman
"Sol LeWitt: Structures, 1965--2006"
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman
Gehry Building
Trinity Church
Wall Street
Photograph: Courtesy Museum of American Finance
Museum of American Finance
Photograph: Courtesy Cowgirl Sea-Horse
Cowgirl Sea-Horse
Cowgirl Sea-Horse
Photograph: Courtesy Blue Spoon Coffee
Blue Spoon Coffee
Blue Spoon Coffee
It's the epicenter of Manhattan's early history, but this downtown neighborhood also offers plenty of modern-day amusements. Start your day at Blue Spoon Coffee Company (76 Chambers St between Broadway and Church St, 212-619-7230), and pick up a cappuccino ($3.50) made with Chicago's Intelligentsia coffee, and a chocolate-almond croissant ($2.95) to go. Eat your meal in City Hall Park (Vesey to Chambers Sts between Broadway and Park Row), where "Sol LeWitt: Structures, 1965--2006" is on view through Dec 3. If you enter the park from Broadway near Park Place, you'll see Tower (Columbus), whose concrete steps echo the shape of the landmark Woolworth Building's tower across the street.
Walk past the fountain toward Park Row and peer up at the undulating metal curves of New York by Frank Gehry (8 Spruce St at Beekman St). The waves of the glass-and-stainless-steel skyscraper were modeled after draped fabric. Continue south on Broadway, taking a moment to step into the courtyard of Trinity Church (Broadway at Wall St, trinitywallstreet.org), whose graveyard is the final resting place for notable New Yorkers, including founding father Alexander Hamilton. Before moving on, pause at the bronze sculpture in front of the building: It was cast from the stump and roots of a sycamore that stood in front of St. Paul's Chapel (a few blocks away) for more than 100 years, and protected the church from falling debris on 9/11.
Stop at Zaitzeff (72 Nassau St at John St, zaitzeff.com) for a juicy burger and fries. The casual spot's top seller is a standard quarter-pound sirloin ($8.75), but if you smother it with sharp cheddar cheese ($1.25 extra) and swap regular fries with their sweet-potato counterparts ($5), the classic meal is anything but ordinary.
The economy may be a mess, but you'd be remiss to visit the area without some sort of nod to its monetary roots. At the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (33 Liberty St between Nassau and William Sts, newyorkfed.org), you can enjoy a free 45-minute tour (Mon--Fri 11:15am, noon, 1:15, 2:30, 3:15, 4pm), on which you'll see a vault stocked with 7,000 tons of gold. After ogling the repository, stop at the Museum of American Finance (48 Wall St at William St, moaf.org). There's a lot to see, but don't miss the touch-screen computer display that shows advanced security features in newer dollar bills.
Follow William Street south to the British Garden at Hanover Square (Hanover Sq between Pearl and Hanover Sts, britishgarden.org), a verdant plaza lined with curved stone benches. The green space was added to the public area in 2005 as a memorial for the 67 British citizens who were killed on 9/11, and to symbolize the friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Stroll along the East River and treat yourself to dinner at Cowgirl Sea-Horse (259 Front St at Dover St, cowgirlseahorse.com), an offshoot of West Village spot Cowgirl. The country vibe of the original spot remains—the decor includes wagon-wheel lamps—but the restaurant honors its location with seafood dishes like blackened-fish tacos topped with coleslaw and jalapeo tartar sauce ($9). Wash them down with a frozen or on-the-rocks margarita ($9--$12).
Wrap up your night at the revamped Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club (89 South St between Beekman and John Sts, beekmanbeergarden.com), which is open daily until 3am. Sip on a refreshing Crisp lager from Brooklyn locals Sixpoint ($7) and play some pool, foosball or Ping-Pong. The space is strewn with couches and picnic tables, so you can sit back, kick off your shoes and wiggle your toes in the sand while savoring a stunning view of the Brooklyn Bridge
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"I like the quasi--Middle Eastern food carts on Broadway or Nassau Street—[you get] heaps of rice with seasoned chicken and two sauces. [But] I never pay attention to the names."
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"My favorite restaurant is Inatteso Pizzabar Casano (28 West St between Battery and 2nd Pls, inattesopizzabar.com). The pizza is delicious, especially the Pizza Della Nonna ($17). [And] try the lemon tart or the flourless chocolate cake."
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Family: Scolopacidae, Sandpipers view all from this family
Description ADULT SUMMER Has brown upperparts overall, back feathers with dark centers and buff margins. Crown is rufous and contrasts with white supercilium. ADULT winter Similar, but markings are less intense and less colorful. JUVENILE Similar to summer adult, but with brighter upperparts, feathers of back having buff, rufous or white margins (latter align on mantle and scapular feathers).
Dimensions Length: 9" (23 cm)
Habitat Common Arctic breeder. Fairly common on migration through Midwest, usually beside freshwater or on grassy mudflats; also seen on East Coast.
Observation Tips Easy to find on high Arctic breeding grounds. Otherwise, look for fall migrants beside inland pools or on coasts.
Range California, Southwest, Eastern Canada, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, Western Canada, Alaska, Great Lakes, New England, Plains, Rocky Mountains, Northwest, Texas, Southeast
Voice A trilling krrrk call and hooting song.
Discussion Well-marked shorebird. At all times has yellowish legs, gently downcurved, mainly dark bill with a dull orange base, and strongly streaked throat and breast, showing clear pectoral demarcation from otherwise white underparts. Male is larger than female with darker throat and breast markings.


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Minus captain and team veteran Natalie von Bertouch, Australia's world champion Diamonds have lost the first match of a three-test netball series against England.
The home side led throughout Sunday's clash at Bath, west of London, and although the Australians narrowed the margin in the closing stages, couldn't prevent the 58-53 loss.
The outcome is a turnaround result for the teams, with Australia having won the past eight consecutive fixtures against England.
Von Bertouch was ruled out of Sunday's match after a finger injury flared up during training on Saturday.
The two teams next meet on Wednesday at Wembley, before the closing match on Australia Day.


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Watched The King of Kong with my new lady She really enjoyed it!
You'll be sorry, Pee-Wee Herman!
Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Everything a "popcorn" flick should be and dare I say it, has a plot that doesn't need to be explained via a prequal comic, director commentary, etc.
Star Wars & GI Joe Customs
HAVES: HK-50 Head, Capt Typho & GI Joe fodder available still
Wants:L8-L9 Head, YVH-1 Complete (as possible),R7-T1 Complete (as possible),R7-Z0 Complete (as possible)
A history of a typical English city (1936-2036) is told in the 1936 science fiction movie Things to Come. A global war in 1940 eases economic hardship but leads to nearly 30 years of social chaos and a worldwide pandemic, but the 1970 arrival of a group of airmen and their magnificent flying fortresses brings a new world order based on peace and high-technology. By 2036 the city enjoys an utopian existence that is threatened by controversy over the first manned-space launch. Based on the story by H.G. Wells.
A scientist at a private company researching extrasensory perception trains a psychic to hunt down a powerful telekinetic (Michael Ironside) who explodes the heads of those psychics who refuse to join his underground group in the 1981 horror movie Scanners.
Weird War Tales: Featuring the Creature Commandos #105 November 1981 (DC Comics)
Note to self: keep an eye on Ando. Warn Secret Service if he starts purchasing multiple copies of The Catcher in the Rye.
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Number 23, feat. Jim Carrey. Carrey plays a very simple man, an animal control officer by trade, named of Sparrow. During one of his dispatches he is bitten by a dog which causes him to be late in picking up his wife. His wife is in a book store and she finds a bound manuscript written by Topsy Kretts titled "Number 23". She reads it in its entirety while waiting for Sparrow and when Sparrow finally arrives she purchases it and gives to her husband to read. The manuscript is about a detective named "Fingerling" and Sparrow finds that not only does the author of Number 23 have a morbid fascination with the number, but the main character in the manuscript has a life that mimics his very own.
I'm not a big Jim Carrey fan. He was fresh when he first started out, but he has this tendancy to play the same character in all his movies, much like Cruise plays boy toys in all his. There are some exceptions: Truman show comes to mind, and Cableguy was a departure from his other roles. Number 23 is not only a fine story, but it has Carrey at his absolutely best. I really hope that Carrey gets away from as goofy a roles and explores drama more. This movie demonstrates he is more than capable.
I'm also not a huge fan of Joel Schumacher. Escpecially after the direction of his two batman movies and his introduction of nipples on Batman and Robin's armor. 8mm was a shocker, was good, but was in poor taste. Number 23 finds a good medium between the two. What really stands out is the visuals. The story unfolds like a Noir popup book when Sparrow is reading the manuscript. And when Carrey's character acts in "real life" the colors are muted and hints at something inside that is torturing him. Very good film.
Dragonball Evolution: I knew it would suck. And it didn't disappoint. Had I never watched all the episodes of the Dragonball series, Z, GT, movies and so on, I think I would have enjoyed it only slightly more. The kid that played Goku sucked. Goku is not supposed to be Peter Parker in martial arts attire. And strangely thats the direction this version of Goku took. The movie was very short, just over an hour. But the charm of the cartoon, fights that were over-the-top, completely devastating, and drawn out to the point you want to pull your hair out, is completely lost. The whole point of Dragonball is that it sattired the WWF with scripted rivalries, changing alliances, rediculous finishing moves and fighters that make decisions that just **** you off. The scriptwriter doesn't get it. I still watch Raw because I know its scripted. Its like the male version of a soap opera. Completely rediculous. The Dragonball cartoon shares these traits. Evolution doesn't. Its rediculous for a totally different reason. Its just stupid.


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Don't worry, you'll get plenty of photo ops and visit places like Surfers Paradise for fun in the sun with your new buddies, your tour mates! En-route you'll learn to surf with the pro's in Coffs Harbour & spend the night in Byron Bay before crossing the Queensland border. Enjoy a good 'ol aussie 'knees-up' at a farmstay and get friendly with koalas and kangaroos, finished up with island time in the Whitsunday Islands.
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Check into your hotel from 5pm & spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Sydney
Meet up with your travel buddies & Contiki team & get ready for your Down Under adventure! This morning we're heading out of the city & into the country for our included Blue Mountain's day trip. The dramatic landscape of gorges (some up to 760m) are massive & will impress with the endless views into the distance. We'll take a casual hike along the Jamison Ridge to the top of Wentworth Falls, passing a number of lookouts along the way. Next we'll stop at Leura, a charming country village before visiting the iconic 'Three Sisters' – the famous rock formations. With amazing views & photos to keep your memories fresh when you get home, we'll head back to Sydney. Later this evening have a truly Aussie experience when you get to cook your own delicious BBQ dinner of legendary Australian steak. Watching the sunset with a drink in hand & a great meal is the perfect way to end the day & the ideal start your trip.
Sydney rocks & with Contiki you'll see the best of the city. First up, get in the know on Sydney as your Trip Manager points out all the hottest spots & icons of this harbourside haven. From the babes on the beaches of Manly, the buzzy Kings Cross & its colourful characters to Chinatown & Darling Harbour, the sights & sounds are as varied as its residents & we're here to uncover it all. We'll also take you to Mrs Macquarie's Chair & The Rocks, for undoubtedly the city's best views of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge in one go (so it's perfect for some of those legendary Sydney snaps). You could even try scaling the heights of the Harbour Bridge on an optional BridgeClimb or take a tour around the stunning Opera House! Later, it's a totally Sydney experience with an included ride to the famous Manly Beach. We'll drop you right at the beach. Bliss! On arrival, grab some lunch then throw down your towel, pop in your iPod & take time to paddle in the cool water, work on your tan if the weather is right, or just people watch as you soak up the vibes & atmosphere. There are loads of shops & restaurants here too, for those that are keen to check out the local buzz. Later, take the Sydney scenic route back - you'll get a panoramic view of the city as your backdrop whilst you cruise on the famous & iconic ferry.
Chill out on the coach today and chat with your travel buddies as we head northbound over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We stop by seaside Port Macquarie for lunch before heading to Coffs Harbour, home to surf beaches, fishing and banana plantations. This is a chance for a real Aussie overnight as we arrive at our Special Stay experience at our Aussie Surf Camp. Maybe get to know your Contiki team & travel buddies over a few drinks. Our cabins are right on the beach so soak up the surf vibes and relax by the open fire under the stars.
This morning wake up to one of our Aussie highlights, a surf lesson! An awesome Aussie experience – hit the waves & learn to surf with some professional instructors as you have a go at surfing! Join some of the coolest people on the planet as you get involved with Australia's beach culture. It's a fun way to learn how to surf as our professional local instructors show you just how it's done. The perfect Aussie experience & will top off your Coffs Harbour stay! Later, it's time to hit the road for our next overnight stop, gorgeous Byron Bay – one of Australia's gems & a great place to hang out! With a laid-back lifestyle, cute little shops, organic food, alternative therapies and around 30km of pretty beaches, it's a must see. Byron Bay is also known for its incredible marine life. Head out to Cape Byron, Australia's most easterly point and see dolphins and humpback whales if you're lucky, then grab some lunch back in town and maybe take a swim at the beach & soak up the hippy vibes & easy going atmosphere. There are loads of other things on offer here too, like a sea kayaking adventure where you catch up with a family of dolphins at Wategos beach, their curiosity often brings them right up next your kayak, and snorkeling at Middle reef home to turtles, rays, corals, eels, starfish and sharks.
This morning we cross over into Queensland and visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you'll get up close to Australia's amazing native animals. Cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos and see wombats, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and colourful birds. You can feel good about doing this too, as our visit to this not-for-profit organisation goes towards the sanctuary's animal hospital which helps over 4,000 injured animals every year. Tonight we pull into legendary Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast's party hot spot and home to some of the best surfing beaches in the world. Grab some of your new friends and join the party atmosphere of Surfers tonight. There is an optional Cabaret dinner followed by included entry into one of Surfers Paradise's best clubs. With heaps of restaurants and a buzzing nightlife, there's something for everybody.
As we make our way up the coast, we make a stop in Brisbane to see what this city is all about. You'll get a feel for the capital of Queensland's laid-back atmosphere when we have a look around town. Noosa is up next. It's a trendy beach resort town. You could take a stroll through the shops or sunbathe and swim at the beach before we check into our resort.
With a free day, hang out among the bronzed bodies, bikini babes and surfer dudes on the golden sands. Check out what Surfers is most famous for, the three kilometers of gorgeous natural beaches. Kick back and spot some locals showing off their talents in the waves. If you want to get amongst the action there's so much happening in Surfers Paradise you are spoilt for choice. You could head up into the Hinterland Mountains on a 4WD trip or visit South Stradbroke Island on a kayaking safari. Our hotel is only a short walk from both the beach and downtown Surfers Paradise so you could also hit the shops – Surfers has some great places to shop and a huge outlet mall for bargains, so get some tips from your Trip Manager on where's best to head.
This morning on our included full day 4WD tour, we make our way north to Fraser Island, a slice of paradise. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is the largest sand island in the world and is 800,000 years old. Packed with around 40 freshwater lakes, lush rainforests and diverse wildlife, Fraser Island lives up to its amazing reputation. You'll meet your Local Guide in the morning and be shown some of the island's best spots and hidden treasures, taking you through the island's sand dunes, rainforests & freshwater lakes. Our Local Guide will show you some of the island's best spots and hidden treasures, such as Lake McKenzie – make sure you keep your camera handy – this is one of Australia's most beautiful regions. Tonight, go local and enjoy a taste of Aussie life as we head to the surf club for our included dinner overlooking the beach. Later, if you want to take it up a level, head out into the town & explore Noosa by night.
Today we continue inland to an authentic country homestead, right in the heart of Queensland's cattle country. We'll stop in the country town Childers, where you'll have the option to visit a local winery & exotic fruit orchard for a tour & tastings. During our time at Langmorn, a working cattle station, you'll experience a taste of real Aussie country life. The owners will show you around the enormous property in a behind-the-scenes look at daily life on the farm. Taste local hospitality tonight as your welcoming hosts pile your table high with a hearty roast beef and vegetables (like you've never tasted before) followed by an indulgent homemade decadent dessert. Later, have a go at whip cracking an authentic leather stock whip under night lights before heading back inside for traditional Aussie bush dancing. Have some fun and a giggle with some evening karaoke. See if you can spot the 'Southern Cross' amongst a chandelier of stars, a constellation only visible in the southern hemisphere & featured on the Australian flag.
Today we drive to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to board our sailing yacht. Enjoy two nights sailing the stunning Whitsunday islands with your friends. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around the 74 islands of this tropical paradise, where you will pass the lush tropical islands, snorkel the many spectacular coral reefs, laze on the world's best beaches and personally meet an extravagant array of sea life. You can help the crew & learn how to grind the winches & hoist the sails, or just relax and top up your tan in the sun. Please note: Accommodation on board the yacht is multi-share only.
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Ivy League Sports celebrates Black History Month
Posted February 12, 2002; 05:28 p.m.
Ivy League Sports celebrates Black History Month with a Web presentation of stories, anecdotes, photos and memories. These materials highlight both the rich history of African-Americans' achievements in Ivy League athletics, and the diverse contributions that these graduates have made to their institutions, their communities, and the nation at large.
Two Princetonians featured on the Web site are Nicole Harrison '98, for track and field, and Armond Hill '85, for basketball. Dr. Deborah St. Phard, a Princeton graduate of 1987, has been added to the site for her heptagonal achievements.
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Mung Chiang, an associate professor of electrical engineering at Princeton, has constructed a laboratory that simulates the global communications infrastructure, including the Internet and mobile networks. His research focuses on finding ways to meet fast-growing demand for video and other data delivered to computers and mobile devices. Here he works at a station in his laboratory designed for experiments on wireless networks, such as cellular towers used by phone companies.
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Engineers work to ease Internet data flow as demand for video grows
Posted June 30, 2011; 12:00 p.m.
Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and Skype have become household names as demand soars for movies, television shows, amateur videos, and video calls delivered via the Internet and mobile networks. As a result, this enormous thirst for moving pixels is fast outpacing the capacity to supply video to viewers' screens.
A team of Princeton researchers led by Mung Chiang, an associate professor of electrical engineering, is grappling with the problem by exploring ways to make global networks more efficient.
Chiang's team notes the statistic that, by 2015 Internet consumption on mobile devices alone -- smartphones, tablet computers such as the iPad and devices yet to be invented -- will grow by 65 times, and video will represent 70 percent of that traffic, according to the networking company Cisco.
"People take the Internet for granted, and Internet use has exploded," Chiang said. "Our success at building these incredible networks may suffer under its own weight if we don't keep innovating."
Over the past few years, Chiang and his team have methodically pieced together a replica of the global Internet and mobile networks, squeezing the scaled-down components into a laboratory at Princeton. He and his fellow researchers are using this miniaturized version of the global communications network, dubbed the Edge Laboratory, to develop new ideas and systems that will help ensure that the networking infrastructure of the future will meet consumer demand.
Chiang and his collaborators have developed a mobile phone application (seen here) that allows service providers to offer service plans where price is based on demand. Under such plans, consumers can lower their phone bills by downloading video and other data during off-peak hours. (Photo by Chris Emery)
Chiang's research focuses on "edge networks," technologies such as 4G, WiFi, U-Verse and FiOS, that connect computers, mobile phones and other devices to the core communications networks. The name of the lab stems from this focus and serves as a metaphor for connecting as an "edge" between academic theories and real-world applications, a rarity in the field of networking research.
Marrying theory with practice, Chiang is collaborating with Internet service providers and other telecommunications companies -- including AT&T, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, SES and Telcordia -- on projects intended to test his academic theories while helping companies develop more efficient systems for pricing and delivering data to consumers.
One major problem that Chiang's lab is tackling is that Internet servers are inefficient at delivering content from one place to another, often routing the data through long, convoluted paths. Along with Professor of Computer Science Jennifer Rexford and their joint graduate student Wenjie (Joe) Jiang of the computer science department, Chiang is experimenting with new ways to store and deliver content with networks that could reduce Internet bottlenecks, such as distributing files to multiple servers around the world so they can be delivered to nearby users more quickly.
A major thrust of Chiang's research is helping service providers develop pricing models as consumers watch more video. "Imagine that you go to a buffet but your appetite doubles every year," Chiang said. "Service providers are saying they can't keep serving a buffet because customers are starting to eat too much. Either they have to double the price of the buffet or you eat in a different way."
Mung Chiang (second from right) inspects the networking equipment in his laboratory with three members of his research team, (from left) electrical engineering major Josphat Magutt and postdoctoral fellows Amitabha Ghosh and Haris Kremo. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
To address this, Chiang and his collaborators developed a prototype system, called TUBE, short for "Time-dependent Usage-based Broadband price Engineering," that gives consumers more information and thus control over when they use the Internet and how much they pay.
The system allows customers to track their phone usage through a mobile application and avoid downloading videos and some of the data-intensive applications during peak usage times. Customers are charged less for using the system during off-peak periods, so they can save by waiting.
If such data plans were widespread, Chiang suggests, it might help both mobile service providers and consumers. He currently is working with AT&T on a trial with 50 customers at Princeton -- faculty, staff and students -- to test the system.
"We're trying to make a difference in the actual networking world, but make a fundamental difference based on mathematical approaches," he said. "It's important that we do this here, in academia, because we need to develop long-term solutions that aren't tied to the product cycle."
Chiang uses this bank of computer servers and other devices pictured here to search for better ways to deliver data through digital communications networks. (Photo by Brian Wilson)
Tackling a big problem on a miniature platform
To build his laboratory of miniaturized networks, which he officially unveiled at an open house in April, Chiang asked manufacturers of the computer equipment that runs various aspects of communications networks to let him hack into their proprietary systems and to experiment with new ways to deliver information from one place on the globe to another.
The Edge lab is filled with racks and tables of black boxes covered in blinking lights and connected to one another by wireless antennas and bundles of networking cables snaking around the room.
Most of the boxes are servers, routers and other computers that are the workhorses of modern digital networks. Others are machines Chiang and his students use to experiment on their mock Internet. Along one windowsill, a row of antennas, each about the length of a pencil, function as miniature versions of the cellular towers operated by companies such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T.
The lab is also dotted with devices more familiar to the average person: laptops, tablet computers, smartphones and a high-definition television mounted to one wall. The researchers use these devices to understand how altering the way the network operates changes the end-user's experience.
A member of Chiang's team watches video delivered to a laptop through an experimental wireless network. The researchers are hoping to develop more efficient methods of delivering data as demand for Internet video soars. (Photo by Chris Emery)
H. Vincent Poor, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and an expert in communications networks, said Chiang's research offers a unique combination of mathematical rigor and practical impact.
"Netflix streaming a high-definition movie to the TV in our family rooms, watching YouTube on our iPhones or laptops, talking on our cell phones -- these are just a few examples of times when we rely on edge networks," Poor said. "Mung's research on networks, especially edge networks, has been at the forefront of improving the quality of these experiences and in creating seamlessness among them."
Among the benefits of having a laboratory that works closely with industry, Chiang said, is that students get hands-on experience applying what they're learning to practical problems. "They learn network theory and then get to apply it to real networks," he said. "They can actually see the things they are working on, so it's more intuitive and engaging."
Carlee Joe-Wong, a mathematics major who graduated in May after having worked in Chiang's lab since the fall of 2009, said the experience changed her perceptions of how research is conducted. "I always had this impression that academia and industry are completely separate," she said. "It's been eye-opening to see that companies are interested in our work and want to put it to use."


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The Video at the bottom of the page is Very good...
after your dog retrieves the bumper you hand threw,he comes back to heel and delivers nicely to hand...
I have a comment,, and a question..
In my training group,, if that would have been my dog,,, after Your dog, (Taffy?) came back toheel,,andsat,, then delivered to hand,, you let him break sit..
His butt came off the ground,, and he pranced around a bit.
Is this permissible for your dog..
In my training group,, I would have been reminded that I missed a Very Good Opportunity to enforce that "sit" command...
Your training day should show a LOT of us amateurs and beginners that training doesnt always have to be a walk to the line,, three throws,, then back to the truck..
I am making a mental note of your video,, and will try to emulate what you did in my weekly training,,, I reallly liked what you did..T


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The Australian Open is one of the biggest sporting events in Australia and the professional tennis circuit. Of the four Grand Slams held each year, the Australian Open is the first and held at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. Since it began in 1905, the Australian Open's popularity and excitement has been growing year upon year and to this day has drawn crowds of around 700,000 in total over its two week schedule. Those that attend can expect to be served an all round sporting experience including performances from Australia's best music acts at the "Grand Slam Oval", family friendly activities at the "Garden Square" and of course world class tennis! The Australian Open from start to finish has hosted the most famous tennis matches ever, including Chris Evert-Lloyd's epic win over Martina Navratilova in 1982, Pete Sampras' five set triump over Andre Agassi in the 2000 men's semi-final and the Williams sisters' battle in the 2003 women's final. The modern day legends Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic who have produced undoubtedly the best tennis in recent history will also be on show. You can also sell your spare Australian Open tickets on viagogo, and listing tickets is free. All Australian Open tickets are covered by the viagogo Ticket guarantee!
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The Hope College football schedule has been expanded to 10 games beginning with the 2002 season, according to Ray Smith, director of men's athletics.
Except for the times when they advanced to post-season play, Hope football teams have been playing nine-game schedules since 1968. Hope has sponsored intercollegiate football since 1902. In the early years the schedule averaged four-to-six games per season and in the early 1950s it expanded to eight.
The MIAA has allowed a ten-game season since 2000. The recent addition of Wisconsin Lutheran College as a football-playing conference member has facilitated Hope moving to the ten-game slate which will consist of four non-league dates and six against MIAA foes.
2002 Hope Football Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 7 -- WOOSTER (Community Day)
Saturday, Sept. 14 -- at DePauw, Ind.
Saturday, Sept. 21 -- at Wisc.-Platteville
Saturday, Sept. 28 -- WHEATON (Youth Day)
Saturday, Oct. 5 -- at Alma
Saturday, Oct. 12 -- KALAMAZOO (Homecoming)
Saturday, Oct. 19 -- at Adrian
Saturday, Oct. 26 -- bye - no game
Saturday, Nov. 2 -- at Wisconsin Lutheran
Saturday, Nov. 9 -- OLIVET (Parents Day)
Saturday, Nov. 16 -- ALBION (Seniors Day)


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[QUOTEPete, to you think your dog is confused by your body language. May I humbly ask these questions???? You drop your heeling side shoulder. It is not reading your intent clearly. My private obedience instructor used to yell (well advise ha ha)at me, to walk straight. Back to the horse example, that is why they use mirrors for dressage riders. Imagine looking down at our feet, if we were learning to drive a new vehicle.][/QUOTE]
Of coarse you can ask and even critique if you like. Im not bothered at all by it. But I must say I'm confused by my body language too. I'm confusing by nature Julie. he!he! he! I'm not into precise obedience,,, All I want from this is a dog that knows where the heel position is,,,, and how to maintain it ,,,in a rough manor,, not precise. As long as she ends up not leaving my side until released or re positioned,,, that's all I'm after


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The Vogtland Panorama Weg® around the Thuringia and Saxony borders begins and ends at an iconic architectural monument and the world's biggest brick bridge – the Göltzschtalbrücke.
The Vogtland region is situated at the borders of Bavaria, Thuringia, Saxony and the Czech Republic. The Göltzschtalbrücke, south-east of Greiz, is an attractive choice for the start and end point of this circular route. Just over 26 million bricks were used to build this 78-metre high bridge, which has 98 arches spread over four levels. From here, the route continues along the Köhlersteig trail to Greiz. This picture-perfect town with its beautiful Renaissance palace is known as the 'pearl of the Vogtland'. In Greiz, the trail follows the White Elster river upstream through the popular Steinicht climbing region to the Elster Valley Bridge. After passing through the spa resorts of Bad Elster and Bad Brambach, the trail ascends Kapellenberg hill, which offers magnificent views extending well into the Czech Republic. It's then on to towns and villages such as Markneukirchen, Erlbach and Klingenthal in the region known as the 'musical corner'. For 350 years, this area has produced accordions, recorders, zithers, guitars, mandolins and many other types of musical instrument. From the 936m peak of Mount Aschberg you walk along the mountain ridge to Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz, the birthplace of the 'first German cosmonaut' Sigmund Jähn and home to the German Aerospace Exhibition. There is another impressive castle to see in Mylau, before the trail brings you full circle to the Göltzschtalbrücke.
Tip: spectacular balloon ascent over the Göltzschtalbrücke
In this tethered balloon you can ascend to a height of 150m – that's nearly twice as high as the Göltzschtalbrücke, which is the largest brick bridge in the world. You'll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the bridge, the Göltzsch valley and the towns of Netzschkau and Mylau.
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I've been in the process of setting up encryption on my server for a while. At work we use lvm encryption - which works well. The lvm server is running debian and has the dropbear package installed. If it is rebooted, we just ssh in and supply the password.
My server also provides dhcp service, so unless you manually configure the client's networking the ssh part doesn't work. So instead I've been setting up ecryptfs, since I use it all my client machines. The configuration on my server is slightly more manual - I'm using
mount -t ecryptfs directly.
I'm using a custom cgi script to allow the partition to be mounted. Seems to be working ok.
After thinking about it while writing this I'm preferring making dhcp work somehow (move it somewhere etc) and using lvm in the long run - slight it makes it easier to make sure everything is encrypted. Also the client part would be slightly harder as you need to use a ssh client rather than a web client.


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godix wrote:starcat09 wrote:I finally restarted my efforts to read Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett. I got bored the first time I read it, but now I'm getting into it. Unless I overlooked something, this is the last of the Discworld novels for me to read until the next one comes out.
Equal Rites always bored me. Some of his early works are real kak. Never EVER tried reading anything of his outside discworld either.
Good Omens is amazing.


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Hey guys, new to these boards.
Anyway, I have Sideswipe and Smokescreen Alternators, and I'm looking forward to purchasing the rest of the series.
I've yet to purchase the 2oth Anniversary Optimus, and I've seen the price dropping slowly, so I imagine picking one up soon enough.
Recently, I've seen the new Energon version of MIRAGE and that new SHOCKBLAST on all the websites. I am honestly contemplating both of these figures just for their robot modes.


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Title: Guadalupe Center Photograph Album 1, Page 05
Description: Group of three exterior views of groups of children with priests and nuns. Number 8 is identified as "Summer School Closing, 1925."
Date: 1925
Item Type: Photograph, b/w
Collection: Guadalupe Center Collection (SC20)
See finding aid: http://localhistory.kclibrary.org/u?/Local,36942
Location: SC20, Box 3, Folder 1, Number 8-10
Local Subject: Guadalupe Center; Community Centers; Hispanic Americans
Digital Format: JPEG
Barcode: 10010715
Repository: Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri
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Green Gigapans
Thank you to everyone who participated in the "Green Gigapans" photo competition!
Below are this competition's winners:
1st Place: Alfred Zhao- Wu Yuan - Vegetable
2nd Place: Robert Holmes - President Obama's visit to the Port of Miami
3rd Place - there is a tie!
Walter Mayerhofer - Vorderes Stubaital
John Toeppen - Gold and Green
The winning prizes include:
1st Place: 24" print
2nd Place: 13" print
3rd Place: 8" print
Thank you everyone!
Competition Entries:
voting ends May 05, 2013, 12:00AM
- Entry Name: The Lookoff, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
The Lookoff is located north of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, near the town of Canning. It is on the North Mountain (really a ridge), which, together with the South Mountain ridge, forms "The Valley", the most fertile agricultural district in Nova Scotia --- famous for apples, pears, plums, grapes,berries and cherries and a...


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At the end of this month, the 90 men who comprise the Battery A, 1st Battalion, 152nd Field Artillery Regiment of Maine's Army National Guard will return to the US from Iraq. They were part of an element called Security Force II, and they've been overseas for one year, providing security for troops and vehicle convoys — meaning they've had some dangerous jobs, driving through Iraq and getting hit by roadside bombs.
Like so many national guardsmen and women before them, these soldiers face a difficult transition as they reintegrate into their communities, their jobs, and their families. Whereas active-duty soldiers return as a group to a military base upon coming home, National Guard members disperse into their civilian communities, separated from their friends and the daily routine to which they'd grown accustomed, and surrounded by people who don't actually know what they've been through.
Just last week, the national organization Americans Against Escalation in Iraq launched a new statewide campaign to pressure Maine senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe to end the war in Iraq and to "insist on a policy which responsibly brings our troops home."
It's easy to call for the return of American soldiers from Iraq. But if we want to bring them back, we have a responsibility to understand what they go through — the good and the bad — when they return.
It's possible that the unit coming back in July — known as "SECFORII" — will have an especially difficult transition due to the recent death of their comrade, 26-year-old Sgt. Richard Parker of Phillips, who died in Iraq on June 14 after a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle. He died just five weeks before he was scheduled to come home, and was buried in Waterville on June 26.
"You've got some very fresh pain here," says Chaplain Andrew Gibson, who returned in April from a tour in Afghanistan, and who coordinates a team of civilian and military volunteers that helps service members upon their return from conflict. When a fellow soldier dies overseas, "it's very surreal," Gibson says. "And then when you have to come home and deal with the fact that your pals aren't with you, it's that much more significant." So, in addition to normal readjustment issues, these soldiers will be reliving a still-raw memory.
It's been well reported that the men and women fighting the War on Terror have been exposed to unique and haunting experiences (such as insurgent fighters who make it difficult to identify the enemy, increased incidents of sexual assault and harassment, and body armor that saves lives but leaves soldiers without limbs). It's also widely known that post-war reintegration is daunting, and has broad societal implications. But there's a part of the soldiers' timeline that remains relatively unexplored: the crux of their return — the first moments in which the country reaches out to its newest veterans.
It's understandable to feel ambivalent about veterans' services in this country, considering that several top officials at the nation's most recognized veterans' hospital (Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC) recently resigned or were fired amid accusations of mismanagement and mistreatment of patients. And the Portland Press Herald recently ran a piece questioning whether or not Maine's Bureau of Veterans' Services was equipped to handle the onslaught of returning soldiers it will see over the next decade.
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Family: Parulidae, Wood Warblers view all from this family
Description ADULT MALE Has mostly olive-yellow upperparts with darker wings that show pale feather edges and two white wing bars. On the head, note the broken yellow eyering and yellow loral spot. Throat, breast, and flanks are yellowish, grading to white on belly and undertail coverts; shows faint dark streaks on side of breast. ADULT FEMALE Similar, but paler and less colorful overall, with less distinct streaks on flanks. IMMATURE Duller and less colorful than respective-sex adult, immature female being gray-buff overall.
Dimensions Length: 5 1/2" (14 cm)
Habitat Common summer visitor (mainly Apr-Sep) to pine forests across north of region; present year-round further south and winter range is mainly in southeastern U.S.
Observation Tips Easy to see in suitable habitats.
Range Southeast, Eastern Canada, New England, Rocky Mountains, Texas, Plains, Great Lakes, Western Canada, Florida, Mid-Atlantic
Voice Song is a rapid, vibrating trill; call is soft tchip.
Discussion Familiar eastern wood-warbler that is invariably associated with pines. Sexes are similar, but separable with care.


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West Nile virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes. The condition ranges from mild to severe.
West Nile virus was first identified in 1937 in Uganda in eastern Africa. It was first discovered in the United States in the summer of 1999 in New York. Since then, the virus has spread throughout the United States.
The West Nile virus is a type of virus known as a flavivirus. Researchers believe West Nile virus is spread when a mosquito bites an infected bird and then bites a person.
Mosquitoes carry the highest amounts of virus in the early fall, which is why the rate of the disease increases in late August to early September. The risk of disease decreases as the weather becomes colder and mosquitoes die off.
Although many people are bitten by mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, most do not know they've been infected.
Risk factors for developing a more severe form of West Nile virus include:
West Nile virus may also be spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants. It is possible for an infected mother to spread the virus to her child through breast milk.
Symptoms may occur 1 to 14 days after becoming infected. Mild disease, generally called West Nile fever, may cause some or all of the following symptoms:
These symptoms usually last for 3 - 6 days, but may last a month.
More severe forms of disease, which can be life threatening, may be called West Nile encephalitis or West Nile meningitis, depending on what part of the body is affected. The following symptoms can occur, and need prompt attention:
Signs of West Nile virus infection are similar to those of other viral infections. There may be no specific findings on a physical examination. However, up to half of patients with West Nile virus infection may have a rash.
Tests to diagnose West Nile virus include:
The most accurate way to diagnose this infection is with a serology test, which checks a blood or CSF sample for antibodies against the virus. More rapid techniques using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) may be used.
Because this illness is not caused by bacteria, antibiotics do not help treat West Nile virus infection. Standard hospital care may help decrease the risk of complications in severe illness.
In general, the outcome of a mild West Nile virus infection is excellent.
For patients with severe cases of West Nile virus infection, the outlook is more uncertain. West Nile encephalitis or meningitis may lead to brain damage and death. About 1 in 10 patients with brain inflammation do not survive.
Complications from mild West Nile virus infection are very rare.
Complications from severe West Nile virus infection include:
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of West Nile virus infection, especially if you may have had contact with mosquitoes. If you are very sick, go to an emergency room.
There is no treatment to avoid getting West Nile virus infection after a mosquito bite. People in good health generally do not develop a serious West Nile infection.
The best way to prevent West Nile virus infection is to avoid mosquito bites.
Community spraying for mosquitoes may also reduce mosquito breeding.
Beckham JD, Tyler KL. Encephalitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 87.
Bleck TP. Arthropod-borne viruses affecting the central nervous system. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 391.
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John Lash
"If you run Field Trials, you learn to swallow your disappointment quickly."
"Field trials are not a game for good dogs. They're for great dogs with great training." E. Graham
Where in Whiskey Creek were the Nationals held....I am very familiar with the area but not of the Field Trial area?
As a matter of fact I do hunt like a girl!!!
4XGMPR HRCH Veragators G'Force ZZ Top "ZZ"
CPR SHR RiversWild Outlaw Kiaya RooZZ "Kiaya", RiversWild Retrievers Kamassie "Kamass"
RiversWild Retrievers Mighty Miley "Miley"
RiversWild Retrievers "Zeely"
RiversWild Retrievers Cro-Foot "Hattie" and RiversWild Retrievers Run what ya brung "TARRA"
"So what is big is not always the Trout nor the Deer but the chance, the being there. And what is full is not necessarily the creel nor the freezer, but the memory." ~ Aldo Leopold
"The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery is not Ignorance -- It is the Illusion of Knowledge" ~ Daniel Boorstin
Ken likes big butts and he can't deny...
Much appreciated, thanks!
Tom Rogers; Owned and Handled by AFC Al Capone's Magic Patriot Son - Riot
[FC/AFC Big Alfonse Capone of Mo-Kan x Dominators Magic Avalon]
Riot's Career on EE
Excerpt from the district supervisor out of Roscommon. Conversations with folks who have been in the business of training for years all say it is basically up to interpretation as to the legality and to check with your local CO or his/her boss.
"Training a retrieving dog to retrieve an object, other than a game animal, would be legal during this time period.
I have pasted a copy of the Order below:
14.3 Dog training, seasons, exceptions.
Sec. 14.3. (1) Dogs may only be trained on game which can be lawfully hunted with dogs as defined in section 6.2 during the period of July 8 of one year to April 15 of the following year, except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), sections 14.4 and 15.2, or as otherwise permitted by law.
(2) Fox may be chased from April 16 to July 8 in zone 3 on state-owned land with written authorization from the director upon an application form approved by the director.
(3) Game which can be lawfully hunted with dogs may be chased throughout the year on state-owned lands within the following portions of the designated field dog trial areas:
(a) Section 35, T7N R7W, and section 2, T6N R7W, within the Ionia recreation area.
(b) All those portions of the Allegan state game area, Highland recreation area, Holly recreation area, Lapeer state game area, and Sharonville state game area designated as field dog trial areas in section 15.2.
John Cottenham aka jacduck in many circles before the internet
"Duck hunter's minds are like concrete. All mixed up and permanently set."


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This past weekend we had a great time at our annual Leadership Development Conference (LDC) hosted and trained by our Order of the Arrow Lodge.
The event is open to all Scouts and Scouters that are interested in becoming better leaders.
A lot of Troops use the LDC as their Troop Junior Leader Training, because over the years the the training offered has been consistently that good.
This years theme centered around planning and the effective leader. What I liked was that the Scouts that taught the classes had done their homework and produced a good product that demonstrated the steps of good leadership.
There are many attributes that make up an effective leader, but here are the six steps that will ensure effective leadership:
1. Provide Vision and Direction. I have talked about this before. A good leader by definition leads by providing Purpose, Direction, and Motivation. Understanding where one wants to go and a clear understanding of how he wants to get there will ensure success. Being able to communicate that vision is key to achieving that success.
2. Find Resources. Effective leaders know that they can not do it alone. They also develop a keen sense of how to use their "tool box". They understand that there are people and things around them that will help them on the way.
3. Determine the readiness level. You must know your people. You need to understand where they are coming from and what skill sets they have to perform the task. Skills and Motivation determine where you are in the Team Development process. High Performance teams have a lot of Motivation and high Skills.
4. Assign Responsibilities. DELEGATE DELEGATE DELEGATE… but remember you are the leader. You can delegate responsibilities, but you can not delegate accountability. Spreading the work around will make the task easier and it will get the team involved giving them ownership. But remember that you need to check and double check.. you are still the leader.
5. Perform the Task. "Get 'er done!" Be there and be watchful as the task is being completed. Allow others to shine.. give them a job to do and let them do it. Give guidance and direction and be a good coach. Hands on is good too, but when you give someone a task, let them do it.
6. Check and Report. Use the Start, Stop, and Continue model for after action reporting. You need to discuss what went well and what went poor. Learning is what makes you better.
During the Reflection or review stay focused on what the task was, stories are fun to hear, but during reporting stay focused on learning how to do it better next time.
Following these six step will keep you focused and on track for effective leadership while performing a task. It is the essence of leadership. Leaders emerge when something needs to be done. Effective leaders get it done.
Happy Scouting!


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By Tiernan Ray
Shares of Google (GOOG) are up $15.67, or almost 2%, at $837.17, and went as high as $840.15, a new 52-week high, after Jefferies & Co.'s Internet analysts, including Brian Pitz, reiterated a Buy rating on the shares and raised the stock's price target to $1,000 from $875, writing that several factors may play out to the stock's advantage, including higher "cost-per-click" rates on ads on mobile devices, better ad volume at YouTube, and a better stream of devices from the Motorola handset and tablet hardware division.
Pitz & Co. raised Google estimates for this year to $48.9 billion in revenue and $48.25 per share in profit, from a prior $48 billion and $46.39 per share, while raising next year's estimate to $57.26 billion and $56.63 per share from a prior $55.36 billion and $54.35.
The heart of Pitz's note is a survey he and the team conducted of "product listing ads," ads with pictures of merchandise that get a lower CPC but have more hits on Google properties, shows them increasing in frequency, from 3,916 PLA advertisers in October to 5,980 in February, 53% growth, and from 94,816 ads placed in October to 124,721 placed in February, 32% growth.
Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor eBay (EBAY) does very much business with such PLAs, Pitz writes.
Pitz describes some of the methodology and findings:
Methodology: Our proprietary script runs 105K+ commerce-oriented search terms through Google's search engine. We track the number of PLA's in the search results; collecting data like the name of the advertiser, the number of ads per advertiser, and category of each ad (Electronics, Health & Wellness, etc.) [...] Four of the top five PLA advertisers are now digital marketing companies, which run campaigns for 3rd party retailers. Once again, Kenshoo was the #1 advertiser in our checks, accounting for over 10% of total PLA ads. These were followed by add'l digital marketing companies RKG (#3; running 5% of PLAs), Adobe Efficient Frontier (#4; 4%), and Mercent (#5; 2%). Additionally, digital agencies Adlucent and Channel Intelligence were the #9 and #10 advertisers; each accounting for about 1% of total PLA ads in our study. Traditional Retailers: Walmart was the #2 PLA advertiser in our study, running 5% of PLA ads. Macys, Home Depot, and Etsy were the #6-8 advertisers with each accounting for ~1% of PLAs.


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CE Courses
Basic and Advanced Soft Tissue and Bone Grafting: A Hands-On Experience
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Leyvee Cabanilla Jacobs, DDS, MSD
Course Overview
This course is designed to acquaint the dentist with basic practical periodontal surgical procedures including full-thickness flap procedure for osseous surgery, the distal wedge procedure, socket augmentation procedures, site augmentation and guided bone regeneration. Additionally, soft tissue grafting including the coronally advanced flaps and free gingival grafting techniques will be discussed. Description with clinical slides and videos of all procedures will be followed by a hands-on practice on pig jaws.
The morning session will be spent performing buccal and lingual-replaced flaps on a pig jaws, followed by crown lengthening procedures. This will be followed by socket augmentation procedures using bone grafts and barriers.
In the afternoon participants will perform Guided Bone Regeneration procedure utilizing bone graft materials and barriers. Correct flap management and suturing techniques will be discussed. This session will be followed by soft tissue grafting techniques, including the coronally advanced flap for treatment of gingival recession and the free gingival graft technique for treatment of mucogingival defects around teeth and implants.
Surgical instruments and disposable gowns will be provided for use during the course. Participants should bring protective eyewear and wear comfortable clothing.
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of basic flap design and various suturing techniques.
- Practice different incision techniques
- Learn how to perform atraumatic extraction using periotomes and micro-elevators.
- Learn about various socket anatomies and their classification and management.
- Learn about different grafting materials
- Learn and perform socket augmentation technique
- Learn and perform GBR techniques for site development for implants.
- Learn and perform pedicle soft tissue grafting for treatment of gingival recession.
- Learn to harvest a free gingival graft from the donor area and perform grafting techniques around teeth and implants.
- Learn various suturing techniques for soft tissue grafting.
- Learn the post-operative protocol and management of complications.
University of Detroit Mercy Dental Corktown Campus, Detroit, MI
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Registration table opens a half hour before the course begins.
CDE Credits
7 hours (Lecture and Hands-On Laboratory)
This is a limited attended course, so register early to reserve your seat.
Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Dentist - $620.00
UDM Alumus - $558.00
Registration Policy
For your convenience you may register up until 3:00pm on the day prior to the start of the course with no additional charge. An additional non-refundable fee of $20 dollars per person, per course will be assessed to any registrations received after 3:00pm the day prior to a course or to any same day or walk in registrations.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
A full refund less $25 will be granted if notification of cancellation is received by the Institute for Advanced Continuing Dental Education office two weeks (14 or more days) prior to the start of the course. If a cancellation is received less than two weeks (13 or less days) prior to the start of this course, no refund will be granted. Refunds cannot be given for same day cancellations or no-shows.
Click here to visit our updated general information and policy page.


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CICERO – Fight Card Entertainment in collaboration with PowerFights will be hosting their 50th event at the historical Cicero Stadium at 1909 S. Laramie in Cicero on Saturday, July 20, to showcase a professional and amateur card.
The main event will feature a match that took two years in the making with former FIGHTCARD 170-pound champion Danny Morales (3-0) to face the original No. 1 contender Maurice Jackson (2-1).
The co-main event will be a homecoming for Guillermo "El Gallo De Negro" Serment, fighting close to his hometown in Cicero Stadium. Serment will face Indiana's standout, Terry House.
Other professional fighters to face off on the card are featherweights Lance Surma vs. Pedro Velaso and Bobby Moffett vs. Horacia Gutierrez, who has come from Mexico to make an impact on his MMA career.
A headlined undercard rescheduled match-up between heavyweights Daniel "The Predator" James vs. Gabe Rodriguez from Elgin. The winner of this fight will get a professional contract for an upcoming event.
RELOADED 2013 will also highlight the new and upcoming talent in the preliminary fights that will kick off the show at 5:00 p.m. Fighters from Top Notch, Victory Martial Arts, EKF MMA, Team 110, Team Colon will represent to move these fighters in the rankings.
FIGHTCARD & PowerFights will host an open media press conference on Wednesday, July 10, at Paisans Restaurant at 6226 Ogden Ave. in Berwyn at 7:30 p.m. Food and refreshments for media offered.
Tickets are on sale now. General admission starts at $35, silver seats at $45 and cageside at $55. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., preliminary fights to start at 5:00 p.m., followed by undercard match ups. Call for tickets at 773-745-1112 or go online at www.FightCard.net.