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The Goldade Family History with Memories of the Village Selz
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Die Geschichte der Familie Goldade mit Erinnerungen an das Dorf
Selz und an Rußland
By Peter Goldade
Xlibris Corporation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2002,
415 pages, softcover, English and German text.
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the origin of the Goldate/Goldade family and the family name. The
book contains: family genealogical charts, historical data tracing
the author's ancestors' migration from Germany to Russia, memoirs
from Goldade family members who, after World War II were deported
to Stalin's Siberian prisons and finally, the story of the journey
of the author's grandparents' migration from Russia to the United
States. All of the date for the family records was retrieved from
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States. The Goldade Family History with Memories of the Village
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The information obtained from this research, meeting long lost relatives
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Lion Fight To Air On AXS TV Starting January 25
- Written by Rian Scalia
Lion Fight Promotions can probably be seen as the premier Muay Thai organization in North America, and they've got some good news.
Lion Fight will start airing on AXS TV, starting with Lion Fight 8 on Friday, January 25, and it'll be live at 10:00 PM ET. For Muay Thai in the United States, this is a big deal to be featured live on TV. Before, Lion Fight aired via PPV live stream and now being able to watch for free on TV will be a huge help in bringing Muay Thai to more viewers and potential fans. Read the full press release below:
LAS VEGAS – After two years of presenting world class Muay Thai action featuring the most exciting stand up fighting in the sport, and featuring top-ranked talent from around the world, Lion Fight Promotions today announced that it will make its long-awaited LIVE television debut with 'Lion Fight 8' on AXS TV Friday, January 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
"I am so proud to announce today that the network that brought the tradition of Friday Night Fights back to the mainstream audience will now showcase Lion Fight Muay Thai in addition to its blend of mixed martial arts and kickboxing programming," said Kent. "I am committed to growing this amazing stand up fighting style, with its rich history and culture, to an American audience and thanks to Mark Cuban and Andrew Simon, our live television debut on AXS TV brings us a giant step closer.
"We are excited to introduce AXS TV Fight Fans to the stand-up artistry that is Lion Fight," said Andrew Simon CEO of AXS TV Fights. "Lion Fight was once called 'The Best Kept Secret of the Las Vegas Fight Scene,' find out why on January 25th!"
Lion Fight 8 will present a full card line-up of professional fights including male and female competitions. All of the main card's professional Muay Thai fights will air live on AXS TV, culminating with a main and co-main attraction yet to be announced.
Ticket information and more news for Lion Fight Promotions January 25, 2013 event taking place live at the Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will be announced soon.
For more information on Lion Fight Promotions, please visit lionfightpromotions.com and follow on Twitter @LFPLasVegas and Facebook atFacebook.com/LionFightPromotions.
About Lion Fight Promotions
Lion Fight Promotions, LLC is a Muay Thai fight promotion company based out of Las Vegas, Nevada USA. The ultimate goal of the company is to help the sport of Muay Thai expand in America. Unfortunately, in many other parts of the world, the level of exposure and appreciation outnumbers that of what is represented in the U.S.
About AXS TV Fights
AXS TV Fights is renowned for its universally recognized Friday Night Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing events. As Your Home For MMA, AXS TV utilizes an expansive network of promotions from the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia to broadcast more LIVE fights than any other television network. "The Voice" Michael Schiavello and five-time MMA world-champion Pat Malevich provide viewers expert play-by-play, in depth fighter coverage and extensive analysis to each fight card. AXS TV broadcasts world-class LIVE fight events from Legacy Fighting Championship, Titan Fighting Championship, XFC, Maximum Fighting Championship, BAMMA, The Score Fighting Series and It's Showtime every Friday night, at 7PM PT/10PM ET.

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Lean Applied to the Supply Chain: A Hands On Simulation
This activity-based workshop lets participants experience the challenges and difficulties faced by organizations throughout the supply chain. Participants work together using a step-by-step approach to improve a simulated supply chain. Lean principles are applied to demonstrate that it is possible to build it better, faster and cheaper.
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This book considers evolution equations of hyperbolic and parabolic type. These equations are studied from a common point of view, using elementary methods, such as that of energy estimates, which prove to be quite versatile. The authors emphasize the Cauchy problem and present a unified theory for the treatment of these equations. In particular, they provide local and global existence results, as well as strong well-posedness and asymptotic behavior results for the Cauchy problem for quasi-linear equations. Solutions of linear equations are constructed explicitly, using the Galerkin method; the linear theory is then applied to quasi-linear equations, by means of a linearization and fixed-point technique. The authors also compare hyperbolic and parabolic problems, both in terms of singular perturbations, on compact time intervals, and asymptotically, in terms of the diffusion phenomenon, with new results on decay estimates for strong solutions of homogeneous quasi-linear equations of each type.
This textbook presents a valuable introduction to topics in the theory of evolution equations, suitable for advanced graduate students. The exposition is largely self-contained. The initial chapter reviews the essential material from functional analysis. New ideas are introduced along with their context. Proofs are detailed and carefully presented. The book concludes with a chapter on applications of the theory to Maxwell's equations and von Karman's equations.
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Federal policy trumps state siting authority.
Cathy Connors and Deborah Shaw are partners and Tim Schneider is an associate in Pierce Atwood LLP's energy practice group, in Portland, Maine and Washington, D.C.
Federal policy trumps state siting authority.
Tradition holds that the siting of electricity transmission infrastructure lies within the bailiwick of state authorities. But growing concerns about the integrity of the interconnected system recently have led to greater regional and federal involvement in determining the need for new lines and getting them built.
Consider the following hypothetical. After a lengthy and heated regional planning process conducted pursuant to the regional transmission organization's (RTO's) open-access transmission tariff, a utility receives approval to include a new transmission line in the regional system plan to meet reliability needs, thus qualifying the project for regional cost recovery. In the subsequent state approval proceeding on where the line will be located, however, the state commission staff or intervenors challenge the need for the line, and seek to use different need assumptions ( e.g., lower load forecasts, transfer capability, weaker risk scenarios) to support approval of a smaller project.
To what extent may a state commission, in considering an application for approval of a new transmission line or transmission upgrade, revisit the analysis performed in a FERC-approved regional transmission planning process that has determined the line or upgrade is necessary for regional reliability?
As a practical matter, if the state commission can revisit the RTO's need assumptions and conclusions, the utility easily could find itself whipsawed between two authorities, with nothing getting built. A recent amendment to the Federal Power Act (Section 216) allowing FERC to authorize transmission construction if a state fails to approve lines in certain corridors within one year of application was interpreted narrowly by the Fourth Circuit not to permit FERC to override a state's express denial of a construction permit. 1 But, even assuming this view prevails, it doesn't follow that federal control over the need determinations driving the construction of new lines, within or outside those corridors, is without teeth.
Take, for example, Section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), enacted, like Section 216, as a part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). 2 Section 215 provides for the establishment of FERC-approved reliability standards to be followed by all transmission system users, owners, and operators. Section 215, together with other longstanding FPA provisions ( e.g., Sections 201, 205 and 206), constrain a state agency's or intervenor's efforts to prevent construction of transmission lines in a state approval proceeding. FERC's primary jurisdiction over the reliability of transmission service means that, when a transmission project has been determined necessary by the regional body authorized by FERC ( i.e., an RTO), a state must honor that needs assessment, and may not collaterally attack the underlying assumptions to determine a different scope of need. If a state doesn't give binding effect to the findings resulting from the regional planning process—for example, by requiring the utility to model different assumptions in order to support a reduction in the size of the


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Well. From my last post to now:
work-side-of-things: So much changes, nothing changes. :-(
PCPA is making progress in our new PostgreSQL interface to GRASS. We are already querying the database, some GUI is already written. Cool, probably we can show something about that @COMDEX. We have an e-learning project been cooked, too. It'll be a good test-bed to WildWEB :))
Oh, talking about COMDEX: Yesterday I was told that I'll give a talk @COMDEX.
home-side-of-things: claudio matsuoka is talking about upgrades, I'm upgrading too: I'll jump 2 or 3 generations of hardware: I'm jumping from a K6II-300 to a Athlon Duron 800MHZ but in the process I'll loose 64MB and 5G of HD, keeping 128MB of RAM and 10G of HD. My next hardware-shopping-section probably will be a new video board and a new HD.


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Nigeria militants claim attack on oil facilities
LAGOS — Militants on Saturday claimed to have attacked three pipelines operated by the US oil giant Chevron and Italian firm Agip in Nigeria's oil hub.
The Niger Delta Liberation Force (NDLF) said it staged the attacks on Friday in the key oil producing state of Delta. "NDLF has carried out bombings of three oil flow stations in Delta State to draw government attention to the plight of the suffering people of Ayakoromor and environs," said the group in an email statement to the media. There was no independent confirmation from either of the oil firms or Nigeria's security forces. The NDLF is a militant faction believed to be run by a notorious gang leader, John Togo, who the military has been pursuing in recent weeks in the Niger Delta, the country's main oil-producing region. Early this month the military carried out raids in pursuit of Togo in which it said 14 people, including eight soldiers and six civilians, were killed during the operation in the Ayakoromor area of the delta. The group said it was ready to give up arms if government pulled its troops out of the area. "If government is sincere for a dialogue, it should withdraw the soldiers around Ayakoromor and environs and NDLF will faithfully comply with its earlier promises of disarmament for peace to reign," it said in the statement.
The group also said Friday's bombing would serve as "a warning signal to a massive bombing." "This is not a mere threat as NDLF has planted bombs across major oil locations within the creeks and the sea ... ready for detonation," it said, warning its attacks would even affect vessels sailing within Nigeria's waters in the Atlantic Ocean. There have long been murky links between criminals and many of the Niger Delta's self-described militants, who say they are fighting for a fairer distribution of oil revenue. Criminal gangs have also carried out scores of kidnappings for ransom in the region.
An amnesty programme last year had reduced unrest in the region and oil output rose to 2.2 million barrels per day, from around a million at the peak of the violence.


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France, Three Valleys Ski Area, Meribel
Sleeps: 13-15 guests.
Conveniently located next door to Chalets Camelia and in front of Camarine, the Victoria is an attractive and welcoming chalet, with pine walls and exposed beams.
The living area is on the first floor and is light and spacious with comfy sofas, a warming fire and a large south-facing terrace with spectacular views over the Méribel valley and surrounding mountains. The bedrooms are traditionally furnished and all have an en suite bath and wc. The Victoria is well located with 10 minutes' walk of Méribel's famous night spots or just a hop on the ski bus which stops close to the chalet. For access to the ski lifts we offer a complimentary minibus service every morning and afternoon. We also offer transport to and from the ski hire shop to collect and return your rented equipment.
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En suite of private facilities throughout.
Ground Floor
Entrance, ski & boot room, wc.
Room 1: Double with bath/wc.
Room 2: Single or small/'L shaped' twin with bath/wc.
Room 3: Twin with bath/wc.
Room 4: Twin with bath/wc.
First Floor
Open-plan lounge/dining area, fireplace, DVD player & terrace with separate wc.
Second Floor
Room 5: Twin with bath/wc, under eaves
Room 6: Twin with bath/wc, under eaves
Room 7: Triple, sleeps 2-3 with bath/wc, under eaves.
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Do organisms live in isolation?
No, organisms are not separated from their environment or from other organisms. They interact in many ways with their surroundings. For example, this deer may be drinking from this stream or eating nearby plants. Ecology is the study of these interactions.
Introduction to Ecology
Life Science can be studied at many different levels. You can study small things like cells. Or you can study big things like a group of animals. You can also study the biosphere, which is any area in which organisms live. The study of the biosphere is part of ecology, the study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment.
Research in Ecology
Ecology involves many different fields, including geology, soil science, geography, meteorology, genetics, chemistry, and physics. You can also divide ecology into the study of different organisms, such as animal ecology, plant ecology, insect ecology, and so on.
Ecologists also study biomes. A biome is a large community of plants and animals that live in the same place. For example, ecologists can study the biomes as diverse as the Arctic, the tropics, or the desert (Figure below). They may want to know why different species live in different biomes. They may want to know what would make a particular biome or ecosystem stable. Can you think of other aspects of a biome or ecosystem that ecologists could study?
An example of a biome, the Atacama Desert, in Chile.
Ecologists do two types of research:
- Field studies.
- Laboratory studies.
Field studies involve collecting data outside in the natural world. An ecologist who completes a field study may travel to a tropical rain forest to study, count, and classify all of the insects that live in a certain area. Laboratory studies involve working inside, usually in a controlled environment. Sometimes, ecologists collect data from the field, and then they analyze that data in the lab. Also, they use computer programs to predict what will happen to organisms that live in a specific area. For example, they may make predictions about what happens to insects in the rainforest after a fire.
Organisms and Environments
All organisms have the ability to grow and reproduce. To grow and reproduce, organisms must get materials and energy from the environment. Plants obtain their energy from the sun through photosynthesis, whereas animals obtain their energy from other organisms. Either way, these plants and animals, as well as the bacteria and fungi, are constantly interacting with other species as well as the non-living parts of their ecosystem.
An organism's environment includes two types of factors:
- Abiotic factors are the parts of the environment that are not living, such as sunlight, climate, soil, water, and air.
- Biotic factors are the parts of the environment that are alive, or were alive and then died, such as plants, animals, and their remains. Biotic factors also include bacteria, fungi and protists.
Ecology studies the interactions between biotic factors, such as organisms like plants and animals, and abiotic factors. For example, all animals (biotic factors) breathe in oxygen (abiotic factor). All plants (biotic factor) absorb carbon dioxide (abiotic factor) and need water (abiotic factor) to survive.
Can you think of another way that abiotic and biotic factors interact with each other?
- abiotic factor: Aspect of the environment that is not a living organism, such as soil, water or air.
- biome: Large community of plants and animals distinguished by the dominant forms of animal and plant life and the climate.
- biotic factor: Components of the environment that are living, or were alive and then died, such as plants or animals.
- biosphere: Part of the planet and atmosphere with living organisms.
- ecology: Study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment.
- photosynthesis: Process by which specific organisms (including all plants) use the sun's energy to make their own food from carbon dioxide and water; process that converts the energy of the sun, or solar energy, into carbohydrates, a type of chemical energy.
- Ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment.
- Abiotic factors are the parts of the environment that have never been alive, while biotic factors are the parts of the environment that are alive, or were alive and then died.
Use the resource below to answer the questions that follow.
- A Study in Stream Ecology at USGS http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/449#.UKWeJId9KSo (6:57)
- What are some of the abiotic factors that scientists monitor when dealing with stream ecosystems?
- What are some of the biotic factors that scientists monitor when dealing with stream ecosystems?
- Remembering what you've learned about the scientific process, why is it valuable for scientists to use the same procedures and gather the same information across different streams and a wide ranging geography? What does this allow them to do? How does this affect the strength and applicability of their research?
- What is a "benchmark" in ecology? Why are they essential?
- Why is it important to have a reference stream if you want to gauge the effects of Homo sapiens on streams? What characteristics should this reference stream have?
- How does water pollution seem to be affecting diversity in some streams? What data would be necessary to prove the pollution is the causative agent affecting stream biodiversity?
- What do ecologists study?
- In a forest, what are some biotic factors present? Abiotic factors?


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AniDB wrote:Three kids are stuck in a strange city causing massive mayhem through the land. They are searching for an atypical rabbit in order to return home. Koto, the eldest of the three, seems to have some sort of connection to this weird place ruled by a monk, a demon, and a priest.
Note: The TV version includes the 2011 ONA as episode 00, and will also include the 5 ONAs from 2012 in the first BD.


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Approach & Reporting Challenges & Responses
Challenges & Responses
Credit Suisse was faced with numerous challenges in 2015.
Challenge: Credit Suisse has said for years that it was well capitalized but then carried out a capital increase in fall 2015. Why was this additional capital needed?
Response: We have completed a capital increase to ensure we have a strong capital position to implement our new strategy, capture the most promising growth opportunities and be prepared for future regulatory changes. The capital increase was approved by approximately 95% of Credit Suisse's shareholders. In addition, we intend to implement actions to strengthen our internal capital generation, including right-sizing our investment bank, reducing fixed costs and winding down our non-core assets.
Challenge: Which steps is Credit Suisse taking to address the advances in digitalization and its impact on client needs?
Response: The evolving digital landscape is one of several factors transforming the way clients interact with their bank. As clients increasingly seek access to mobile banking services in real time, the expansion of digital services has become an important topic for all financial institutions. Credit Suisse is in the process of enabling a digitally empowered business and service model. As part of these efforts, we implemented a new digital private banking platform for clients in Asia Pacific in March 2015 to provide them with continuous access to portfolio intelligence, customized market insights and trading tools. We also launched a new mobile and tablet app with a broad range of functions and services in Switzerland in April 2015. Going forward, we plan to further enhance digital forms of client interaction with the bank and to roll out an expanded digital platform in Switzerland, beginning at the end of 2016 and continuing throughout 2017.
Challenge: Credit Suisse works with a number of suppliers from a broad range of sectors, some of which may potentially face challenges with regard to environmental and social issues. Which measures is the bank taking to manage the associated risks in order to prevent negative social and/or environmental impacts on its supply chain?
Response: Our Code of Conduct for Suppliers defines our requirements relating to business integrity and ethics, environmental protection, and labor and social standards, as well as general business principles and management systems. These requirements may go beyond local legislation in certain cases. A dedicated "Know Your Supplier" process has been established to identify and assess environmental, labor and social risks, as well as other risk aspects that may be related to the goods and services we procure. It forms an integral part of the procurement process and examines aspects such as the environmental and employment standards of our suppliers and service providers. Risks are assessed using a range of criteria, and risk mitigation measures are implemented where necessary.
Challenge: In 2014, Credit Suisse signed up to the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) – a voluntary, investor-led framework that helps signatories to better understand the implications of sustainability and incorporate environmental, social and governance information into investment decisions. What steps is Credit Suisse taking to implement the PRI?
Response: As a signatory to the PRI, we emphasize our commitment to acting in the best long-term interests of our clients by incorporating ESG criteria into our investment processes and decisions. In addition to financial data, investment managers also look at non-financial ESG information to gain a more complete picture of a company and its operations, thus reaching more informed investment decisions. In line with our commitment to PRI and ESG integration, Credit Suisse has also developed capabilities to screen the carbon intensity of equity investments. Our approach to carbon screening was described in a research brief titled "Investing in Carbon Efficient Equities" and released in fall 2015 in the run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris.
Challenge: In the face of ever fiercer competition from other financial centers around the globe, what contribution did Credit Suisse make toward further strengthening Switzerland's position in 2015?
Response: During the year, Credit Suisse once again actively engaged in a dialogue with politicians, regulators and legislators in Switzerland to support the development of a strategy to preserve the competitiveness of the financial center. We also participated in discussions about appropriate financial market regulation and the need to ensure that favorable framework conditions in Switzerland – such as legal certainty, the tax environment and the available infrastructure – are preserved. Other important topics addressed in 2015 range from measures to stabilize Switzerland's relationship with Europe in order to secure long-term access to third markets for Swiss financial institutions, the establishment of an international renminbi hub in Switzerland and the need to intensify investments in the fintech sector.
Challenge: As a committed partner to Swiss businesses, how did Credit Suisse support companies such as export-oriented SMEs that were impacted by the abolition of the minimum EUR/CHF exchange rate in January 2015?
Response: The decision of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) on January 15, 2015, to discontinue the minimum exchange rate of CHF 1.20 per euro resulted in a significant strengthening of the Swiss franc and dramatically altered the market environment for Swiss companies. Export-oriented firms with direct exposure to the euro were particularly affected, as was the tourism industry. Credit Suisse helped these companies to navigate this challenging period by advising them on how to manage their finances efficiently and offering support in the form of cash management, credit, leasing and factoring. It also advised them on currency management. In addition to these measures, many companies took steps to diversify their business abroad or developed new markets. With its strong international network and extensive expertise, Credit Suisse supported them in connection with acquisitions or partial sales and assisted them in their foreign business dealings by providing trade financing and other services.
Challenge: How can we combine our economic and social commitments with our efforts to foster the individual development of our employees and our corporate culture?
Response: We not only provide our partner organizations with financial contributions but also with the expertise of our employees. Our new Board Training Program, which started in the US and was rolled out globally in 2015, helps interested employees to prepare for their role as members of the boards of charitable organizations as well as with the referral of such mandates. The Global Citizens Program enables employees to develop their personal and professional skills in the context of international assignments with our partners. Programs such as these lead to stronger partners, employees and corporate culture.
Challenge: Make responsible use of resources and ensure that our work is performed by employees in the most appropriate locations. What impact does this have on the structure of the company?
Response: In view of the ongoing transformation of the financial services industry, as well as low interest rates and rising costs, we transferred additional services from regional headquarters to our captive Centers of Excellence (CoEs) around the world in 2015. This meant that we reduced the number of positions in regional headquarters while at the same time moving functions and services to our captive CoEs, which now account for 19% of our workforce. Targeted training to further enhance the expertise and management skills of our employees provides increased career development opportunities and helps us to attract and retain the best talent for our CoEs, actively strengthening their role by assigning them functions with greater responsibility.
Challenge: With the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN adopted the core element of its ambitious and transformative 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015. The SDGs encompass a number of goals linked to environmental sustainability. How is Credit Suisse applying this important framework to its business model?
Response: The SDGs consist of 17 goals and 169 targets that apply universally to all nations. As a global financial institution with a strong regional focus, Credit Suisse can contribute to the SDGs in a variety of ways. With regard to environmental sustainability, for example, we seek to use our expertise in the area of capital market transactions or investment solutions to support the development of technologies for renewable energy, and we offer products to clients that invest in the conservation of natural ecosystems. We also take measures to further improve the energy efficiency of our buildings and our real estate investment portfolio. Our publication "Aiming for Impact: Credit Suisse and the Sustainable Development Goals" presents case studies of how we address these challenges.


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Family: Pieridae, Whites and Sulphurs view all from this family
Description Neophasia terlooii, the Chiricahua White, Chiricahua (Pine) White or Chiricahua Pine White, is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. It is found in New Mexico, the high mountains of Arizona, south into Mexico. The habitat consists of pine forests.
The wingspan is 45–58 mm (1.8–2.3 in). Males are white and resemble Neophasia menapia. Females are orange. On both, the upperside of the forewing has a black cell and costal margin. The tip of the wing is black with white spots. Adults are on wing from June to July and again from September to November in two generations per year. They feed on flower nectar and bird droppings in the forest understory.
The larvae feed on various conifers, including Englemann spruce, but mainly Pinus ponderosa. They live in a web and file out of it at night to feed. They pupate together in this web.
Dimensions 1 7/8-2 1/4" (48-57 mm).
Habitat Forests & woodlands.
Range Southwest.


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That's right, all of us here at Philadunkia would like to wish Julius "Dr. J" Erving a very happy 60th birthday.
For the record, in his 11 seasons in a 76ers uniform the good Doctor…
Totaled 18,364 points (22 ppg. average) and left in third place on the team's all-time scoring list.
Racked up 5,601 rebounds to go with 3,224 assists and is the franchise's all-time leader in blocked shots.
Was selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game in each of his 11 seasons and was chosen MVP of the All-Star Game on two occasions (1977, 1983).


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The Western Center on Law & Poverty and the National Housing Law Project assisted in the revision of this pamphlet.
No. There are several kinds of rental agreements, including a lease for a specific time period or renting "month-to-month."
A lease is for a definite period of time—generally one year. Unless you break the terms of the lease, the owner of your apartment or house (your landlord) cannot change the agreement or raise your rent—unless the lease says otherwise. The owner also cannot ask you to move until the lease period is up.
A month-to-month rental agreement is not for a set period of time. It continues until you decide to move or the owner asks you to leave. If you pay your rent monthly, you must give the owner 30 days written notice that you are moving. An owner who wants to raise your rent must inform you in writing 30 days ahead of time if the increase is 10 percent or less, and 60 days ahead of time if the increase is more than 10 percent. An owner who wants you to move must give you a written 30-day notice if you have lived in the rental property for one year or less. If you have lived in the rental property for more than a year, you must receive a 60-day written notice to vacate. (However, you and the owner may agree in writing to a shorter notice.) Or, if you live in subsidized or rent-controlled property, you may be entitled to a different notice.
If you break the rules (by not paying the rent, for example, or by using the apartment for illegal purposes or creating a nuisance), the owner can give you a 3-day notice to pay your rent or move out, to stop your illegal behavior or move out, or to simply move out.
Note: In 2009, federal legislation established stronger protections for those who live in rental properties that are foreclosed. At a minimum, the new owner (usually a bank) must now give tenants 90 days' notice to move after the foreclosure sale. If the renter has a long-term lease or is a Section 8 tenant, he or she would have the right to remain in the home until the end of the lease—unless the new owner plans to move into the home. In such a case, the tenant would be entitled to a 90 days' notice to move out.
No. Leases and month-to-month agreements may be oral or written. However, a lease for more than one year generally must be in writing to be binding.
Oral agreement. With an oral agreement, nothing is written down. You and the owner talk things over and come to an understanding. Some people like oral agreements because they have fewer rules. However, since you and the owner might remember the agreement differently in several months, it is generally better to put the agreement in writing. In addition, it may be difficult to prove what your agreement is if it is oral.
Written agreement. f you have a written agreement, read it carefully and make sure that you understand it. Sometimes a month-to-month agreement or lease mentions additional Rules and Regulations. Do not sign the agreement until you read the extra rules. Also, make sure that any blank spaces in the agreement are filled in or crossed out before you sign it. Ask for a copy that has both your signature and your landlord's signature on it.
When you rent an apartment or house, ask for the name, address and phone number of the owner or the owner's agent. You should have this information in case of an emergency, such as a broken water pipe or lost keys. You also should know where to reach the owner if you have a complaint.
In California, the law says that the names and addresses of the owner and manager must be on the rental agreement if the building has three or more apartments. This information can also be posted in the building in two places where tenants are likely to see it. If the owner's address is not listed, talk to your building manager. The manager must fill in for the owner.
You can make changes before you sign, as long as the owner agrees. Just cross out whatever the two of you agree to take out. Write in any additions. For instance, your agreement may say that your rent is due on the 10th of each month. If you want to pay it on the first of the month, you could ask the owner to make that change or cross it out. Both of you must initial all changes.
If the agreement states that everything in the apartment is in good repair, and you have not had a chance to inspect, write Subject to Inspection next to that paragraph.
Some written agreements include rules that cannot be enforced. Many rental agreements are printed forms available at stationery stores. These forms are often out-of-date because the law has changed. You will not be bound by any illegal or outdated rules in the agreement you sign. For example, your agreement may say that the owner is not responsible if you get hurt because the building is not kept in good repair. Such a statement, however, may not be legally valid. Or the agreement might say that you cannot make repairs and deduct the cost from your rent. But sometimes you can.
You might. The owner has the right to ask for a number of fees and deposits. And you have the right to a receipt or written agreement that explains the charges and how you can get a refund later.
Although the law considers all deposits to be to security deposits; here are some of the payments that the owner might ask you to make:
When either you or the landlord give notice that you will be moving out, you can ask that the landlord inspect the property before you move so you can fix any problems and get your security deposit back. This does not apply if you get a 3-day notice for non-payment of rent or breach of the lease.
The owner must return your security deposit no later than three weeks after you move, or tell you in writing why you will not get it back. He or she must also account for how your money was spent. An owner who needs to use part of the money for cleaning or repairs must return the balance to you.
But what if the owner does not notify you? Or what if you believe the owner is not entitled to keep the money? You can sue in small claims court. If you win the case, you could get part or all of your deposits back. To find out more about the small claims court, order a complimentary copy of the State Bar pamphlet How Do I Use the Small Claims Court? (For information on ordering this pamphlet and other consumer pamphlets, see page 13.)
California law puts a limit on the total amount of deposits that can be required. The total cannot exceed the cost of two months rent for an unfurnished apartment or three months rent for a furnished place.
Also, keep in mind that you are not covered by the owner's insurance policies. If you want insurance protection against fire and theft, you can purchase renter's insurance.
Note: It is better to pay with a money order or check. If you mail your rent to the landlord, send it by certified mail with a proof of mailing. Then keep the proof of mailing for one year. The landlord cannot make you pay your rent in cash unless you have previously paid your rent with a bad check. If you do pay in cash, however, get a receipt.
Read your lease carefully. It may explain what you must do. For example, the lease may have an automatic-renewal clause. This means that if you are planning to move, you must tell the owner before the lease runs out. The clause applies to the owner as well; he or she also must ask you to move before the lease ends. Otherwise, the lease will be renewed for the same period of time as the original agreement.
Note: Automatic-renewal clauses and extension provisions are voidable if they do not appear in at least eight-point, boldface type. This is an example of eight-point, boldface type.
However, what if you have a six-month or one-year lease and no automatic-renewal clause? If you pay rent monthly and the owner accepts your rent after the lease is up, the agreement is automatically renewed on a month-to-month basis. If the landlord does not accept your rent when the lease is up, you will have to move out.
The same is true for leases that are not standard six-month or one-year agreements. Some leases simply specify a particular ending date. In such a case, you would be able to stay in the apartment past that date on a month-to-month basis if the owner were to accept your rent payment.
IIf you, your family or a friend cause the damage, you should complete the repair unless instructed not to by your lease or landlord. For example, if your child breaks a window, you must replace the glass. You can ask the owner or manager to make the repair, but be prepared to pay for it. If you did not cause the damage, however, the owner probably is responsible for the repairs.
The best time to ask for repairs or improvements is before you move in—but after the lease is signed. Walk through the apartment or house with the owner or manager and jot down everything that is wrong with the place. You can also request repairs at that point. You may want to take a friend with you. Your friend can be a witness if you and the owner later disagree on any promised repairs.
It also is a good idea to take pictures of any problems, such as a broken table leg or light fixture or a chipped bathtub. Both you and your friend should initial and date the photographs. These photos also can help ensure that your security deposit will be returned when you move.
If the repairs are not made by the agreed-upon date, mail a reminder and keep a copy. It is a good idea to put all requests for repairs in writing. Date, sign and keep a copy of each request.
Yes, but only in emergencies. For example, suppose a bathtub overflows in the apartment above yours. The owner could check your apartment for water damage even if you were not home.
The owner can enter your home for certain other reasons as well, but only after giving you a 24-hour written notice and only during normal business hours. For example, if you plan to move, the owner has a right to show the apartment or house to prospective tenants. Or, the owner might want an electrician to check the wiring. The landlord must give you a 48-hour written notice to make a pre-vacancy inspection of your unit.
The owner has a right to expect you to follow the rules of your rental agreement. You should, for example, pay your rent on time and keep the apartment or house clean. And you should avoid bothering other tenants with noisy parties or a television set turned up full blast.
Also, use the apartment or house only as it is meant to be used. For example, don't run a dry-cleaning business out of a residential apartment.
The owner also has the right to expect you to fix anything you damage. If you break a lamp in a furnished apartment, for instance, you should repair or replace it.
If you don't follow the rules, the owner may have a good reason to ask you to move. And if you do not move, the owner can sue to evict you.
Also, although no one can refuse to rent to people with children, the owner can limit the number of people living in the apartment.
The owner also has the right to sell the building. If the building is sold, your lease will not change. The owner must either transfer your deposits to the new owner or refund them. If the deposits are transferred, the owner must tell you in writing and give you the new owner's name, address and phone number.
You may rent your apartment to someone else unless your agreement states otherwise. This is called subleasing. If the agreement forbids subleasing, check with the owner and seek approval in writing. Be sure that your subtenant is responsible. If a subtenant causes damage or does not pay the rent, you will have to pay.
Some communities have rent-control laws that give you certain protections against rent increases. Such laws usually say when and how much your rent can be raised. Many local governments have rent board agencies that can help you with issues involving local rent laws and ordinances.
You also have the right to a decent place to live. The law says that your rental apartment must be livable. If the apartment is not livable—through no fault of your own—you can move. You may not have to pay rent after you move, even though you have a lease. You may also sue the landlord for any rent that you overpaid while living in untenantable conditions.
By law, for a place to be unlivable or untenantable, the problem must be substantial and may include:
Yes. Let's say the furnace has not worked for six weeks in the middle of winter—and the owner won't fix it, in spite of your phone calls and letters. In this case, you could report the owner to a housing or building inspection department.
What if there are rats or mice in the building? Maybe garbage sits around for a week at a time. Call the county or city health department. A lot of trash in the hallways could be a fire hazard. In such a case, you could report the owner to the fire department.
The government department you call may give the owner a written notice to correct the problem within 60 days. If there is no improvement in that time, you may be able to sue the owner.
You could stop paying rent until the repairs are made. However, this can be a risky procedure without legal advice because the owner may sue you. And you probably should put your rent money into an escrow account. This will ensure that you have the money to pay the rent after the repairs have been made, or if you have to move.
In either case, write to the owner first and explain what you plan to do. You also must give the owner a reasonable amount of time to make the repairs. Please note that both of these remedies can result in an eviction if they aren't done correctly. Seek legal help before withholding rent or paying for repairs.
If you have a major complaint, it is possible that the other tenants do as well. Arrange a meeting to discuss the problem. Perhaps all of the tenants will sign a letter asking the owner to make the repair or improvement. You may all want to select someone to meet with the owner on behalf of the tenants.
If all else fails, you and your fellow tenants might consider holding a rent strike. But talk to a lawyer before doing so. If you and your fellow tenants have very little income, you might qualify for free legal services. Or you might consider pooling your money and hiring a lawyer. In California, rent strikes are legal only under certain conditions. Even if you do not hold a rent strike, you may need a lawyer's help.
Yes. In some cases, the owner can sue whether your rental agreement is a lease or a month-to-month rental agreement.
If you have a lease, the owner can try to evict you for such reasons as not paying your rent, violating your rental agreement or creating a nuisance. In these cases, the owner must give you the appropriate 3-day written notice to move before suing to evict you. The owner also might sue to evict you if you break part of the agreement—or if you are asked to leave when your lease runs out and you refuse to do so.
If you have a month-to-month rental agreement and do not live in a unit that is subject to rent control, the owner can give you a written notice to move out even if you have not done anything wrong. If you have lived there for one year or less, you must get a 30-day notice. If you have lived there for more than a year, you must get a 60-day notice. (Although you are responsible for paying rent during the notice period, if the landlord accepts rent from you to cover a period of time after the notice expires, the landlord has waived the notice.) For more information on your particular situation, you may want to talk to a lawyer.
If you do not move within that time, the owner can sue to evict you. In some communities, however, you can only be evicted if you have done something wrong (like not paying rent, breaking rules or doing something illegal). This also may be true if you live in some types of subsidized housing.
In order to have you evicted, the owner would have to go to court. Such a suit is called an unlawful detainer action.
Here is how an eviction suit starts. After you receive either a 3-day, 30-day, 60-day or 90-day notice and that time has passed, the owner will send you a complaint. This is a document stating that you are being sued. You have five days—including weekends—to reply to the complaint. You also will receive a summons, which tells you when and where to respond. You must reply to the complaint in writing, using the proper court forms. If you do not, the case probably will be decided in the owner's favor.
To try to avoid a lawsuit, you might suggest mediation. This means that a neutral third party (someone who has nothing to do with the problem) will try to help you and the owner settle your differences.
To obtain a list of local mediation programs in California, visit the state Department of Consumer Affairs' website at: dca.ca.gov/consumer (click on Mediation Programs).
By law, an owner who wants you to move cannot lock you out of your apartment or house—or remove your belongings or any doors or windows. Nor can an owner legally turn off the gas, electricity, heat or water. If any of these things happen, you can take the owner to court.
If you win the case, the owner will have to pay for any damage. For example, the food in your refrigerator may have spoiled because the electricity was turned off. The owner may have to pay you up to $100 for each day that the utilities were turned off or at least $250 for every law that was broken. The owner also may have to pay your lawyer. If you lose the case, however, you may have to pay the owner's lawyer.
If you lose, you will have to move and you may get a judgment against you to pay the owner's costs of going to court, including attorney fees and back due rent. You also are allowed to appeal. This means you can ask a higher court to rehear your case. But you will still have to move, unless the court grants a stay or delay until the case is finally decided.
If you do not appeal, you will have to move. Otherwise, the owner can get a writ of possession. This is a paper that orders the sheriff to move you out. The sheriff will post a notice to vacate (by a certain date) on your door and you will have to move out by then. If you do not, the sheriff can lock your stuff in the house and force you to leave.
If you move out but leave your belongings behind, the owner must give you 15 days (18 days if the notice comes by mail) to retrieve them. If you fail to claim your things during that time, the landlord may treat them as abandoned property and go through a process of disposing them. If your possessions are worth less than $300, the landlord may keep them or throw them out. If they are worth more than $300, the landlord must have a public sale.
You may believe that the owner of an apartment or house won't rent to you or is evicting you because of your race, color, religion, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, age, familial status, marital status, source of income, sexual orientation, sex or disability.
If you are right, the owner is breaking the law. He or she cannot refuse to rent an apartment or house to you based on any of these personal characteristics. It would be discrimination even if the owner simply believes—correctly or not—that you have a particular ethnic background or that you practice a certain religion. If you think you are a victim of such discrimination, write or call the nearest office of the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
If you do not know a lawyer, ask a friend, co-worker, employer or business associate to recommend one. You may want to ask for a lawyer with some experience in landlord/tenant law.
In your search for a lawyer, you could call a local State Bar-certified lawyer referral service. For an online list of certified lawyer referral services, visit the State Bar's website at calbar.ca.gov/lrs. For a recorded message that can provide you with the phone numbers of certified services in your county, call 1-866-44-CA-LAW (442-2529). If you are out of state, you can call 415-538-2250 to hear the same recorded message. Or, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory.
State Bar-certified lawyer referral services, which must meet minimum standards established by the California Supreme Court, can assist you in finding the right lawyer for your particular problem. Most of these services offer half-hour consultations for a modest fee.
Attorneys who are members of certified lawyer referral services must carry insurance, agree to fee arbitration for fee disputes, meet standards of experience and be State Bar members in good standing.
Lawyer referral service fees do vary. Don't forget to ask whether there is a fee for the referral or consultation. And if you decide to hire a lawyer, make sure you understand what you will be paying for, how much it will cost and when you will be expected to pay your bill. You may want to talk to several attorneys before you hire one.
In addition, be aware that lawyers are generally required to notify new clients if they do not carry malpractice insurance. Such notification must be made when the client hires the lawyer if it is reasonably foreseeable that the representation will exceed four hours.
If your income is very low, you may qualify for free or low-cost legal help. You could ask your county bar association if its State Bar-certified lawyer referral service offers free legal advice for those with little income or if it can direct you to a no-cost legal services organization. (California's statewide legal services website—LawHelpCalifornia.org—can help you locate a local program as well.)
For more information, see the State Bar pamphlet How Can I Find and Hire the Right Lawyer? To find out more about ordering a free copy of this pamphlet and other State Bar consumer education pamphlets, call 1-888-875-LAWS (5297) or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Or visit the State Bar's website—calbar.ca.gov—where you'll find the bar's consumer education pamphlets, as well as information on ordering them. The pamphlets also can be ordered in bulk.
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Posted June 4, 2004; 12:17 a.m.
Sandra Troian , professor of chemical engineering, has been named a 2004 Moore Distinguished Scholar by the California Institute of Technology.
The program, named for Intel co-founder Gorden Moore, allows scholars to reside at Caltech for a period up to one year and have no formal duties other than scholarly pursuits and interaction with the faculty. Troian hopes to devote her time to the study of fundamental problems involving the stability of microscale flows and to develop hybrid technologies combining recent advances in microelectronics with microfluidic systems.
At Princeton since 1993, Troian also is an associate faculty member in the Department of Physics, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics and director of the Microfluidics Research and Engineering Laboratory in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. In recognition of her work on free surface flows and thin film instabilities, she received the Frenkiel Award from the American Physical Society in 1999.
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Nothing else really happening, no more college till January 8th, and I'm planning on sleeping for most of the time off. Might be going down to London around new year, but I'm not sure, dont really want to take the train, and it takes ages on the bus. Then there's finding somewhere to stay, so maybe I'll stay up here, dont know yet.
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Discussions to focus on diversity at Princeton, April 3 and 24
Posted April 3, 2003; 11:52 a.m.
Two panel discussions on diversity at Princeton, sponsored by the Carl Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding , will be held Thursday, April 3, and Thursday, April 24.
The April 3 discussion, "Social Life, 'Self'-Segregation and the Princeton Campus," will begin at 8 p.m. in 1 Robertson Hall. Panelists will include Pettus Randall, president of the Undergraduate Student Government ; Brittani Kirkpatrick, president of the Black Student Union ; and Gabrielle Ibanez-Vazquez, vice president of Campus Club.
The April 24 discussion, "A Closer Look at Admissions, the Faculty and Academic Programs," will begin at 8 p.m. in 302 Frist Campus Center.
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New Mexico PBS, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market and The Lensic Performing Arts Center present a special screening in celebration of International Women's Day. On Thursday, March 7, The Lensic will screen 40 minutes of the PBS documentary "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide." Inspired by the book by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, the film focuses on women's economic empowerment around the globe. The segment featured on Thursday has actress Olivia Wilde visiting with Santa Fe Folk Art Market artist Rebecca Lolosoli in Kenya. The screening will be followed by a panel presentation moderated by actress and Santa Fe resident Ali MacGraw. The event is free, and tickets are not required.
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Movie fans with short attention spans are invited to gorge themselves at the sixth annual Taos Shortz Film Fest. This annual smorgasbord of short films runs March 7 through 10 and features more than 88 selections from around the world—not to mention parties, panel discussions and a New Mexican Filmmakers Showcase. You can feast your eyes on everything from Hungarian comedies to Moldavian cartoons to Japanese experimental films, all under 20 minutes in length. Screenings take place at the Taos Center for the Arts. Individual tickets run from $5 to $15 with full-fest passes available for $100.
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If you can't make the trip to Taos, you might want to check out Filmstock at the KiMo Theatre this weekend. Founded in the Phoenix Valley in 2009, the Filmstock festival was designed as an outlet for short-form filmmakers in the Southwest region. Now events are held in each of the Four Corners states—New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Four award-winning films are chosen from each of these events and sent along to the subsequent festivals, exposing filmmakers and their work to four sets of audiences and industry professionals. One dollar out of every ticket sold is also donated to a local film project that will "have the greatest local economic impact." On Friday, March 8, Albuquerque will be the first of four stops for this year's Filmstock. The local screening will include 10 Official Selection short films, as well as four award-winning shorts from previous Filmstock events. Four winning films will be chosen (by audience vote) at Filmstock New Mexico and will be eligible to move on to Filmstock Colorado, Utah and Arizona later this year. So get out there and cheer on the 505 filmmakers. Filmstock New Mexico starts at 5:30 p.m. with a filmmaker's panel on "Getting Your Work More Exposure." The film screening starts at 7 p.m. Awards will be handed out at 10 p.m. with an after party to follow at Hotel Andaluz. Tickets are $10 to $15 and are available through Kimo Tickets.
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From the roof of n242 - but not the roof of the tower! looking east across the San Francisco Bay at the East Bay hills. It was cold and blustery, and a tall ladder was involved to get here. Snow is visible on the hills - the snow line came down to 2000 feet or so.


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DNR pushes safety precautions out on the trails
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has now counted 15 snowmobile fatalities this season.
While that's less than the recent annual average, the DNR said most of the incidents could have been prevented.
A 13-year-old boy collided with a truck in Door County while riding his snowmobile Friday evening. That was the latest death, bringing the total to 15 for the season.
DNR Snowmobile Safety Administrator Gary Eddy said 11 of the 15 deaths this winter were connected to alcohol. He is constantly patrolling trails for people operating under the influence, and said those fined for the offense could have to pay up to $641.50.
Eddy also pushed the "zero alcohol" campaign with a sign on his own snowmobile, hoping the more people hear it, the more apt they are to adhere to the warning.
"It's just been a repetitive message that we've been putting out there ever since we've been investigating snowmobile accidents," Eddy said. "All we can do is keep hammering that message."
Eddy added speed is a common factor in snowmobile fatalities. He said people are either going too fast for the terrain or moving too quickly for their skill level. The fluxing temperatures this season have also created natural dangers that make it more difficult for sleds and their operators to maneuver the trails.
"The ice conditions were really poor in the beginning," Eddy explained. "Because we've got some cold temperatures followed by some warm temperatures and then it froze again, and that really caused some unstable ice conditions and we saw that in the earlier part of the season."
Eddy mentioned the DNR has seen four drownings this season, which is more than usual. He contributed part of that to temperatures that are constantly rising and dropping throughout the winter months.
Eddy said night driving has also been a factor in accidents this year. He explained operators will override their headlights, and as a result, not see a turn or object in front of them.
"A lot of people don't like to think about safety when they're out recreating and having fun, but it's very important with snowmobiles, because we do have these incidents and these crashes and these deaths," Eddy said.
The record number of snowmobile deaths for one season was 39 fatalities in the winter of 1999 and 2000.
Eddy reminded riders that anyone more than 12 years old who was born on or after January 1, 1985, is required to take a snowmobile training class. The DNR's web site has more information on classes.
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Dense fog delayed some flights Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. - About 30,000 passengers are expected to travel through the Dane County Regional Airport this weekend.
The Quinn family from Verona is one of the families traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday.
"I don't think there was a whole lot of preparation until this morning, but it's been a pretty calm day so far," said Greg Quinn.
The Quinn are flying to Denver for Thanksgiving. Denise Quinn said they're thankful they won't have to go through Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
"We woke up this morning to a lot of fog but figured it would burn off by a 1:10 flight," Denise Quinn said.
Dense fog Wednesday morning caused big problems in Chicago. More than 90 flights were canceled and 400 were delayed because of low visibility.
The fog also delayed about a handful of flights out of Madison.
"With the fog earlier today in Chicago and Madison, we had some minor delays," said Brent McHenry, director of marketing and communications for the Dane County Regional Airport. "Beyond that, no mechanicals; we've had no other aircraft issues."
According to AAA, holiday travel is up for the fourth year in a row. More than 780,000 people are expected to hit Wisconsin roadways this weekend.
"This is the first (trip) we've taken together and it's been nice, pretty smooth so far," said Bailey Kraemer, of Mercer, a newlywed traveling with his wife.
The Kramers are making stops in Madison and the Milwaukee area.
"Make sure you check everything before you go like just checking our hood to make sure it was all latched down," says Kraemer.
Niel Petersen and his wife, who were filling up their gas tank in DeForest, are traveling from Minnetonka to Fitchburg for the holiday.
"Earlier would be better than later. I'm sure the traffic will be real heavy by Sunday night," Petersen said.
Vesna Hampel-Kozar is traveling from Minnesota with her husband and their sons. They drove through Wisconsin Dells on their way to Milwaukee.
"I would keep a look out for some deer. I think we counted about 35 on the side of the road so far," Hampel-Kozar said.
Brigitte Tiarks and Roland Biro were heading from Minneapolis to Chicago.
"Enjoy the trip. Don't get too stressed out if there's traffic. Just to know that it kind of comes with the territory when you're road tripping," Tiarks said.
Shirley Posey, also from Minnesota, is taking her brothers and her daughters to see her parents in Madison, Ill. She recommended travelers plan their route in advance to keep their trip as short as possible.
"Take a short cut. I cut across 694 instead of Interstate 94. It went well. We didn't go through St. Paul," Posey said.
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Roll the Credits: Southwestern's Entertainment Production Practicum Helps Bring Indies from Dreams to Screens
Anyone who sits through all the credits that roll at the end of a movie can see that it takes many people to produce one film. It also takes a lot of money, which presents an especially daunting challenge to independent filmmakers, who have to face a wide array of legal issues on restrictive budgets.
Everything from securing permits to music clearance rights to protecting themselves from potential law suits can add up to exorbitant legal fees. In this do-it-yourself era of filmmaking, where a fledging artist might distribute a film through any number of channels, many filmmakers are unaware of the legal pitfalls they can face.
Enter Southwestern. In an effort to give law students practical experience in the legal production aspects of filmmaking while providing a way for auteurs to save tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees, Southwestern's Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute established an Entertainment Production Practicum, which pairs law students with independent film companies and individual filmmakers.
During its first semester of operation in Spring 2013, students worked on several projects and got to see their names on the big screen when "The Bet," written by Annie J. Dahlgren and directed by Finola Hughes, premiered in Santa Barbara.
"In addition to providing a fabulous service to independent filmmakers, our students are gaining invaluable experience working with real clients with real issues and problems - learning to problem solve and get things done."-Professor Steve Krone
Students participating in the practicum provide hands-on legal counsel to these filmmakers. "We really were able to work on a variety of different contracts and issues because we got to experience the film from the beginning all the way through principal photography," said Jennifer McNamara, who took the practicum course during her final semester of law school. She primarily assisted with the film "Such Good People," but emphasized that everyone in the course helped a bit with each of the practicum's five film projects.
The practicum is led by Biederman Institute Director and Professor Steven Krone, who was the former President and Chief Operating Officer of Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment. He said, "In addition to providing a fabulous service to independent filmmakers, our students are gaining invaluable experience working with real clients with real issues and problems - learning to problem solve and get things done."
Professor Jay Gendron, who spent more than two decades as a legal and business affairs executive at Warner Bros. television before joining Southwestern's faculty in 2012, co-teaches the practicum. "We handpick students for the class," he said. "We are not afraid to let them learn and perform nitty-gritty work on difficult issues."
Students in the practicum learn a variety of essential entertainment lawyering skills including drafting or working on agreements for location, media consultants, work made for hire, clearance memos, music, confidentiality, clip licenses and crew deal memos.
"[The professors'] knowledge and real-world experience was unparalleled compared to any other program that I have heard of like this. Also, it was great to gain practical experience for what I hope to someday be my career. It was fun seeing my name in the credits of an actual movie, too!"-Cole Loveall, Practicum Student
Practicum student Angélica D. Mérida primarily handled music questions, helping to create a composer agreement as well as a simple hybrid master/synch license for a movie called "Redwood Highway." She researched royalties' structures, buy-out provisions, crew agreements, talent releases, clip use licenses, and fair use application for "An Intimate Dance." She drafted complex composer and score agreements and master and synch use licenses, as well as crew deal memos, and assisted others in drafting a location agreement and translations license and advised the client on the necessary steps to owning and publishing music made for the film for "Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf."
"I learned about client relations, teamwork and trust building, and gained a lot of drafting knowledge," Mérida said. "The practicum gave me the forum in which to exercise my skills without fear because I had my team and professors' support."
Another practicum student, Bryan Weiser, relished the challenge. "I would say that the most important skill I learned in the practicum was resourcefulness," he said. "The professors really gave us an opportunity to figure things out on our own. Often times there would be a situation where a template was not readily available. We would need to ask the group if anyone had something similar at their externship or job, or knew a friend that did that sort of work. We would always find a way to get it done."
Also, it is just kind of awesome to get to work with a talented film maker such as Susan Youssef, the writer, director and producer of "Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf." Although she lives in Amsterdam, she happily got on Skype at 2 a.m. (her time) to communicate with practicum students in Los Angeles. "She was extremely talented and passionate about her projects," Weiser said. "It is not every day that you get to work so closely with a director whose film just made it into Cannes [Film Festival]."
"Since we were dealing with such a low budget, the money we didn't have to spend on legal services enabled us to spend that money on the production. So, in a very real sense Southwestern Law School made our movie a better movie."-David Michael Barrett, Filmmaker
This is Youssef's first feature film set in the United States. In the current indie film climate, if a legal error made as early as in the development or pre-production stages, it can affect the afterlife of a film in distribution," Youssef said. "I came to the Entertainment Practicum to ensure the livelihood of my film, and to be completely aware of our film team's actions and consequences."
Cole Loveall most enjoyed working with Professors Krone and Gendron. "Their knowledge and real-world experience was unparalleled compared to any other program that I have heard of like this," he said. Also, it was great to gain practical experience for what I hope to someday be my career. It was fun seeing my name in the credits of an actual movie, too!"
Professor Gendron said the Entertainment Production Practicum is a win-win for Southwestern students and filmmakers. "I can't overemphasize how students took the ball and ran with it. They checked with us, but they took the initiative," he explained. "Most of them thought this is the coolest class, because it's real. It's not 'someday you may run into this,' someday was today... You can also tell our clients are thrilled to have this invaluable resource, that enables them to save $50K on legal affairs matters by having the class take care of it. They have been incredibly thankful and grateful for our services."
One of the filmmakers, David Michael Barrett, concurred. He wrote "Such Good People," described as a gay take on an old school Hollywood screwball comedy. "We are a SAG Ultra Low Budget film, and as such, saving money on legal feels helped our movie immeasurably," he explained. "Plus, working with Professors Steve Krone and Jay Gendron - and all their students - was a fantastic experience. Aside from all the obvious importance and significance of solid legal advice, there is another more practical advantage to working with Southwestern. It was so much more than just a cost saving measure. Filmmaking is expensive. Raising money is impossible. Since we were dealing with such a low budget, the money we didn't have to spend on legal services enabled us to spend that money on the production. So, in a very real sense Southwestern Law School made our movie a better movie."


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Posted April 20, 2004; 02:56 p.m.
Hana Wirth-Nesher, a scholar of Jewish literature from Tel Aviv University, will discuss "The Accented Imagination: Speaking and Writing Jewish America" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in 10 East Pyne.
Wirth-Nesher is the Haber Professor for the Jewish Experience in the United States at Tel Aviv University and is currently a visiting fellow at Harvard University. Her newest book, "Call It English: The Languages of Jewish American Writing," will be published later this year by Princeton University Press. She is the author or editor of several books and has written numerous articles on Jewish literary topics, including on Yiddish authors such as Sholem Aleichem, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Abraham Cahan.
The lecture is sponsored by the Program in Judaic Studies-Perelman Institute and Department of English . It is designated as the Jeannette Krieger and Herman Mytelka Memorial Lecture on Jewish Civilization.
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I captured this gigapan in October 2006 while in Rajasthan. The interior courtyard walls of this merchant's home are covered in murals depicting Hindu mythology and scenes from travels around the world. There are many Havelis like it in the area, and they are really fun to walk around in and see all the beautiful and rich paintings. Many of them are not in this good condition, but some have been maintained or restored. I used an early prototype of the Gigapan hardware, and the button pusher wasn't as reliable as it is now. The white fuzzy-edged rectangles are where there were missing tiles in the gigapan.


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Yeah, no software patents in Europe! Results of the vote for rejection
Note for hackers interested in the proposed new "european constitution", with a few lame pdftotext I made a one file text version [1.1 MB] of the english and french version of the document, they're both available on my near empty web site. The french version has been cleaned up by Jean Thiery, the english one is still raw pdftotext.
Interesting Article about code and regulation, the first part about the evolution of fire regulation is quite enlightening and then there's a good transition to software
Codifying good software design
By Jack Ganssle
Embedded Systems Programming
Though computer programs aren't yet as dangerous as fire, flaws can destroy businesses, throw elections, and even kill. Car brakes are increasingly electronic and steering is headed that way. Software errors in radiotherapy devices continue to maim and take lives. Bad code has been implicated in a number of deadly aircraft incidents. The National Institute of Standards and Technology claims the cost of bugs runs some $60 billion a year in the U.S. alone.
Codes for safe software
Why are there no fire codes for software?
Today the Feds mandate standards for some firmware. But take a gander at the Federal Election Commission or Food and Drug Administration rules. The regulations are loose and woefully inadequate. Firmware is at a point in time metaphorically equivalent to the fire-fighting industry in 1860. We have sporadic but ineffective regulation. The press occasionally warms to a software crisis but by and large there's little furor over the state of the art.
Rest assured there will be a fire code for software. As more life- and mission-critical applications appear, as firmware dominates every aspect of our lives, when a bug causes some horrible disaster, the public will no longer tolerate errors and crashes. Our representatives will see the issue as good politics.
I'm posting here what was voted in Europarl, put together by ffii from this URL: http://swpat.ffii.org/papers/eubsa-swpat0202/plen0309/resu/index.en.html
My interpretation is that it's a very good thing, bye bye software patents in Europe if this goes through the next steps (unlikely but well :).
1. Article 1: Purpose
This Directive lays down rules for the patentability of computer-implemented inventions.
2. Article 2: Definitions
2a. "computer-implemented invention" means any invention in the sense of the European Patent Convention the performance of which involves the use of a computer, computer network or other programmable apparatus and having in its implementations one or more non-technical features which are realised wholly or partly by a computer program or computer programs, besides the technical features that any invention must contribute;
2b. "technical contribution", also called "invention", means a contribution to the state of the art in technical field. The technical character of the contribution is one of the four requirements for patentability. Additionally, to deserve a patent, the technical contribution has to be new, non-obvious, and susceptible of industrial application.
2c. "technical field" means an industrial application domain requiring the use of controllable forces of nature to achieve predictable results. "Technical" means "belonging to a technical field". The use of forces of nature to control physical effects beyond the digital representation of information belongs to a technical domain. The production, handling, processing, distribution and presentation of information do not belong to a technical field, even when technical devices are employed for such purposes.
2d. "industry" in the sense of patent law means "automated production of material goods";
3. Article 3a: Fields of Technology
3a. Member states shall ensure that data processing is not considered to be a field of technology in the sense of patent law, and that innovations in the field of data processing are not considered to be inventions in the sense of patent law.
4. Article 4: Rules of Patentability
4.1. In order to be patentable, a computer-implemented invention must be susceptible of industrial application and new and involve an inventive step.
4.2. In order to involve an inventive step, a computer-implemented invention must make a technical contribution.
4.3. The significant extent of the technical contribution shall be assessed by consideration of the difference between the technical elements included in the scope of the patent claim considered as a whole and the state of the art.
4.3a. In determining whether a given computer-implemented invention makes a technical contribution, the following test shall be used: whether it constitutes a new teaching on cause-effect relations in the use of controllable forces of natures and has an industrial application in the strict sense of the expression, in terms of both method and result.
5. Article 4a: Exclusions from patentability
4a.1. A computer-implemented invention shall not be regarded as making a technical contribution merely because it involves the use of a computer, network or other programmable apparatus. Accordingly, inventions involving computer programs which implement business, mathematical or other methods and do not produce any technical effects beyond the normal physical interactions between a program and the computer, network or other programmable apparatus in which it is run shall not be patentable.
4a.2. Member States shall ensure that computer-implemented solutions to technical problems are not considered to be patentable inventions merely because they improve efficiency in the use of resources within the data processing system.
6. Article 5: Form of Claims; and further provisions
5. Member States shall ensure that a computer-implemented invention may be claimed only as a product, that is a set of equipment comprising both programmable apparatus and devices which use forces of nature in an inventive way, or as a technical production process operated by such a computer, computer network or apparatus through the execution of software.
5a. Member States shall ensure that the production, handling, processing, distribution and publication of information, in whatever form, can never constitute direct or indirect infringement of a patent, even when a technical apparatus is used for that purpose.
5b. Member States shall ensure that patent claims granted in respect of computer-implemented inventions include only the technical contribution which justifies the patent claim.
5c. Member States shall ensure that the use of a computer program for purposes that do not belong to the scope of the patent cannot constitute a direct or indirect patent infringement.
5d. Member States shall ensure that whenever a patent claim names features that imply the use of a computer program, a well-functioning and well documented reference implementation of such a program is published as part of the patent description without any restricting licensing terms.
7. Article 6: Interoperability
6. The rights conferred by patents granted for inventions within the scope of this Directive shall not affect acts permitted under Articles 5 and 6 of Directive 91/250/EEC on the legal protection of computer programs by copyright, in particular under the provisions thereof in respect of decompilation and interoperability.
6a. Member States shall ensure that, wherever the use of a patented technique is needed for a significant purpose such as ensuring conversion of the conventions used in two different computer systems or networks so as to allow communication and exchange of data content between them, such use is not considered to be a patent infringement.
A few notes on media things:
I'm currently subscribed to only one printed newspaper which is Le Monde Diplomatique. It's thirty two pages of deep and well written papers once a month, sometimes by high profile american activists and professors, honestly that's enough reading for a month IMHO. When I need more, I just google around. The last two monthes are online, I believe there's an english edition (I can find you the reference if you're interested).
Went to see the movie "Last Party 2000" last week, wow. All put together, at some point, it's not unbelievable that we'll see American people fleeing back to Europe seeking freedom, world peace, trying to avoid persecution and general madness, it could be quite an interesting bit of history in reverse. Of course we have to preserve "Old Europe" from all this madness and this without doubt will be quite a challenge.
Hey raph you said you wanted some discussions, let's spark some with a flamethrower :).
Michel Rocard (ex France Prime Minister) now on the Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport is proposing an amendment to explicitely rule out patentability on information (processing, ...) at the european parliament. The rationale is beautifuly written. Let's hope it has some influence on the outcome of the ongoing battle to stay free of software patents in Europe.
This story was proposed and immediately refused on slashdot, go figure.
I hope the "opposition" won't try to escalate the crisis, that the lockout will cease (it's not a strike as it is commonly understood, the bosses closed the shops and factories, part of the employees are still paid...) and that a democratic and constitutional vote will end this dark story in August without too much blood spilled.
raph Funny coincidence, I posted yesterday on the fsfe-france mailing list my opinion on the state of mainstream medias and the rise of blogs, and it looks like a french translation of yours :).
However your example illustrates the risk of relying on only one blog, this particular one is a masterpiece of disinformation.
If you're interested in the media and politics, the Venezuela story is exceptional. I have no tie to Venezuela and I wouldn't be able to spot it on a south america map, but I got interested into this case because of total inconsistency in the french media - information released was contradictory and complete nonsense, this couldn't be true - of the reports in the "coup" of April 2002. I was lucky that a few debates and academic conferences took place nearby in Paris so I could make up my mind on the issue, getting mass of factual information that never appeared, and will probably never appear in any mainstream media.
Why the blog is about disinformation, read the paragraphs before
The president himself, in a unconscionable show of his growing contempt for what anybody else thinks, vowed that he would not step down "even if 90% voted yes."
The context is the February 2003 referendum requested by the opposition. This is indeed factually true, but it omits a big piece of the information (hence my disinformation masterpiece claim): the Venezuela constitution allows that a binding presidential referendum in August 2003 (mandate mid term, you need a big enough petition), and the president Chavez always stated that he would follow the result of this (August) constitutionally correct referendum, and never submit to any inconstitutional referendum on the subject.
Now you ask yourself why on earth the opposition is risking to throw the country into total chaos instead of having a public debate (FYI: oppositions control all the TV channels in Venezuala except the state owned one and all the mainstream newspapers) and just waiting for August? Hmmm.
I saw some speeches of Chavez and I must admit I'd never vote for him in a "normal" country, but I guess the other candidates were so obviously corrupted and evil that he got elected anyway.
I really encourage people to spend some time googling/thinking on this, and to compare what you found and what mainstream medias are saying. Here is one USA-based debate, to start with (shows both views on the issue) there is plenty of information around.
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