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Download A Tribute to Pro Bono 2011 PDF Version
Now more than ever, public service-minded California lawyers and law students are needed to bridge the "Justice Gap." The recipients of the State Bar's 2011 President's Pro Bono Service Awards represent the very best of our legal profession. When we look in our professional mirror, these are the men and women we want to see in our reflection. This year the State Bar honors extraordinary attorneys and a law student who have given their time, talent and passion to those who otherwise would not have access to legal services. We recognize not only the recipients of the President's Pro Bono Service Awards, the Loren Miller Legal Services Award and the Jack Berman Award for Achievement for Distinguished Services to the Profession and Public, but also their families, friends and colleagues who supported them in this crucial work.
One of the ongoing challenges in our justice system is that it offers too little justice to too many people. Two-thirds of Californians who need and are entitled to legal services are unable to afford it. Their only hope is that all California lawyers will follow the lead of these honorees and dedicate themselves to ensuring that our system serves not just paying clients but every Californian whose rights depend on the courts. The award recipients come from a variety of practice settings and geographic areas — what unites them is their commitment to championing a fair and accessible justice system.
On behalf of the entire State Bar of California, we are grateful to you for setting an example in the profession by reminding us injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. You have our respect and admiration. Thank you and congratulations.
In my first months as Chief Justice I have had many opportunities to travel around the state to visit with judges at their courts and with attorneys in their communities. I have seen the extraordinary potential of the bench and the bar. I have seen the power of pro bono service. And I have seen a growing need for legal help not only among the poor and underserved, but among Californians struggling in an uncertain economy.
The work of the men and women we honor with these Pro Bono Service Awards has never seemed more critical, or more appreciated. Economic stresses have social consequences, many of which present challenges to the legal profession and to the courts. We see court filings rising rapidly in several areas and self-help centers reporting greater volumes of visitors from across the socioeconomic spectrum. It is not uncommon for judges to see vulnerable families and seniors in their courtrooms attempting to handle their own legal matters.
But while the need for pro bono representation seems greater than ever, so too is the potential. Especially in times of crisis, when services are cut, homes are taken and jobs are lost, the courts serve as the safety net for a civil society. Making good on the promise of equal access to justice in our state is not a challenge only for the courts, nor is it a challenge only for the bar. It is a challenge for all Californians. I am honored to be part of this celebration of those who are stepping up to do their part.
Judith A. Litzenberger, San Diego
Solo Practitioner
A solo practitioner and a veteran focusing on military, criminal and civil law, Ms. Litzenberger dedicated herself to the development of the San Diego Superior Court Veterans Treatment Review Calendar (VTRC). VTRC is a calendar devoted to criminal cases of veterans suffering from service-related, treatable mental disorders. Through VTRC, veterans in such circumstances have greater access to court-supervised treatment as an alternative to incarceration. Ms. Litzenberger also helped train citizen volunteers to serve as individual mentors for VTRC participants, guided the experts from various agencies—including prosecutors, defense lawyers, probation and court staff—into a team to operate a collaborative court, and forged a bond of trust with San Diego's military community. In 2010, Ms. Litzenberger devoted some 1,200 pro bono hours to developing VTRC and assisted at least 100 veterans to seek alternative sentencing in local criminal cases. Ms. Litzenberger's dedication to serving the veterans also led her to the drafting of legislation to support treatment courts for veterans throughout the state, co-founding of the San Diego Returning Veterans Legal Task Force, and serving on the San Diego Citizens' Review Board for Police Practices. She also found time to train 20 JAG lawyers to represent clients at homeless court, and provided 30 MCLE presentations to hundreds of attorneys.
Jacqueline Brown Scott, San Francisco
Solo Practitioner
Becoming a lawyer in 2005, and expanding on a history of teaching and tutoring elementary and high school children as a volunteer both locally and in Costa Rica, Ms. Brown Scott devotes at least twenty percent of her solo practice to assisting immigrants in removal proceedings on a pro bono basis, with an emphasis on helping children. Last year, she contributed more than 350 pro bono hours through organizations such as the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), the National Center for Immigrant and Refugee Children, and the Community Legal Services of East Palo Alto. Ms. Brown Scott represents clients both at the trial and appellate level as well as in impact litigation. She co-chairs the Immigration Section of the Barristers Club, the new attorney division of the Bar Association of San Francisco, where she uses the position to bring attention to immigration issues and the need for pro bono work, especially for unaccompanied immigrant children. In 2010, she was named one of the Barrister Club's four Outstanding Barristers, and was named a "Pro Bono Champion" by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ms. Brown Scott's devotion to her work is evident; she often travels far distances in order to meet her young clients in their homes.
Fermin Valencia, Santa Ana
Recently Admitted
Fermin Valencia is a relatively new attorney who established his law firm in 2008. He committed to taking pro bono cases at Public Law Center (PLC) from the day he opened his practice and continues to be one of the most dedicated volunteer attorneys. Last year he handled 26 immigration matters including U Visas for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, kidnapping, human trafficking and other grave offenses; T Visas for trafficking victims; and VAWA applications and I-751 Waiver petitions for victims of domestic violence to gain residency. He also handled ten Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters primarily assisting low-income debtors who were often unemployed or underemployed, lost homes to foreclosure, and/or have health issues which have created medical debt. In addition, Mr. Valencia volunteered at PLC's Homeless Clinic providing intake and brief advice. Many PLC clients are monolingual Spanish speakers so Mr. Valencia's ability to speak fluent Spanish helps PLC fill this language gap. In addition to PLC, he volunteers at naturalization workshops and citizenship fairs. Mr. Valencia treats his clients with compassion and understanding and constantly pushes himself to do and learn more so that he can better serve his clients.
Ronald E. Blubaugh, Sacramento
Limited Active Practice
Ronald Blubaugh retired in 2003 after serving over 25 years as a hearing officer and then as the Chief Administrative Law Judge for the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). For over four years, Mr. Blubaugh has been a loyal volunteer at the Tommy Clinkenbeard Legal Clinic sponsored by Legal Services of Northern California where he volunteers about 25 hours per month assisting the legal needs of the homeless. He also volunteers at the monthly Public Defender clinic to prepare clients for their court appearances. He screens clients, runs warrant checks, answers the phone, and provides general legal advice to those with nowhere else to turn. When not at the clinic, he volunteers weekly serving meals at Loaves & Fishes where his clients often recognize him. Mr. Blubaugh is so trusted by the homeless that he has become the liaison between the attorneys representing the interests of the homeless and the possible witnesses in the case Lehr et al. v. City of Sacramento and County of Sacramento. This case challenges the constitutionality of the seizure and confiscation of the property of the homeless. Mr. Blubaugh has been a member of the State Bar's Pro Bono Practice Program (formerly known as the Emeritus Attorney Pro Bono Program) since 2006.
Suesan Gerard, Los Angeles
Law Student
During academic year 2009-2010, then second year law student Suesan Gerard created with almost no financial or administrative support the Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent, a thriving, student-run program that represents scores of defendants who have been wrongfully convicted. She has handled intake for over 100 cases and spent at least 500 hours working on the project. She has personally drafted court pleadings, collaborated with experts, interviewed witnesses, garnered support from the community, and coordinated the work of 14 colleagues participating in the project. When the Project was first created, students did not receive class credit and their time did not count toward fulfilling the graduation pro bono requirement. During 2009-2010, Ms. Gerard also was active in other Loyola Law School organizations, including the Public Interest Law Foundation, Women's Law Association, Black Law Students Association, and the Academic Support Program. Impressively, in the midst of all her work with the Project, she maintained a 3.95 grade point average and volunteered in the Juvenile Justice Clinic and the Office of the Federal Public Defender Capital Habeas Unit. Professor Laurie L. Levenson refers to Ms. Gerard as "the most selfless student I have met in 25 years of teaching."
DLA Piper LLP (US), East Palo Alto
Law Firm
DLA Piper LLP (US) is a global law firm with 76 offices or affiliates in 20 countries. In 2010 its seven California offices contributed over 29,000 hours of pro bono legal services in approximately 1,000 active matters, averaging over 85 hours of pro bono service per lawyer. Particular commendation is extended to the East Palo Alto and San Diego offices—each office contributed an average of over 100 hours per lawyer by undertaking a wide array of pro bono matters: staffing legal clinics; representing clients in domestic violence, asylum, immigration, housing, social security disability benefits, tax and consumer law matters; and helping hundreds of homeless veterans resolve outstanding criminal matters. The firm also has a "Signature Project" program that emphasizes focused pro bono support within a specific office's community. The depth and breadth of DLA Piper's pro bono commitment in California is reflected in the list of co-nominators and supporters who also are pro bono partners and/or non-profit pro bono clients of the firm: Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto, Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Casa Cornelia Law Center, Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic, San Diego County Office of the Primary Public Defender, All For Good, Northern California Urban Development Corporation, Making It Happen For Our Children in East Palo Alto Coalition, and Craigslist Foundation.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Los Angeles
Law Firm Branch Office
In 2010, Skadden's Los Angeles office provided more than 16,300 hours of pro bono services, an average of over 100 hours per attorney and 6.4% of the office's total billable hours. Skadden attorneys represented pro bono clients in a wide variety of matters resulting in, among other things, vindication of an inmate's Fourth Amendment rights in a first-of-its-kind case; a favorable settlement for 25 tenants subjected to sub-human housing conditions; a successful challenge to Fresno County's medical care eligibility guidelines benefiting thousands of Fresno residents; and a grant of lawful permanent resident status for a transgender individual fleeing her home country due to violence and death threats from law enforcement officers. Skadden attorneys also represented Holocaust survivors seeking reparations from Germany, advocated for special education rights, finalized uncontested adoptions, and provided corporate, tax, intellectual property, real estate and employment law advice to non-profits, including in complex transactions such as contracts, loan modifications for historic preservation, and mortgage financing. Pro bono matters were handled through multiple legal services agencies, including Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Public Counsel, Western Center on Law and Poverty, Alliance for Children's Rights, the Anti-Defamation League, ACLU of Southern California, and Inner City Law Center.
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP Team, Burlingame
Law Firm Team
The Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP Team provided pro bono representation to an 89-year old, visually impaired widow, Pauline Reade, who had been tricked into signing loan documents with various banks and mortgage entities. When the client approached the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County (LASSMC), she risked losing her home to foreclosure. LASSMC lacked the resources to take on the case due to the complex nature of the litigation. Almost every large firm would have been conflicted out because so many banks and mortgage lenders were involved. The team jumped in and filed a lawsuit staying the foreclosure and sued for elder abuse. In 2010, the case ended in a settlement that was the first of its kind in the community. As a result, the lien on Ms. Reade's property was completely removed and she has no obligation under the loan, which exceeded $420,000. Ms. Reade also received additional compensation in the settlement from various defendants. The two attorney team members, Niki Okcu and Jessica Curiale, contributed more than 800 hours out of a total of over 1,700 hours on the case. Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP's California office has 23 attorneys, and a 40-year history of pro bono work.
Loeb & Loeb LLP Immigration/Asylum Pro Bono Team, Los Angeles
Law Firm Team
In 2010, a team of attorneys from Loeb & Loeb LLP, in partnership with Public Counsel's Immigration Rights Project, contributed more than 400 hours of pro bono representation to individuals seeking asylum in the United States based on political or ethnic persecution, or domestic abuse. The team worked to protect the rights of asylum seekers from Africa, South America and other nations, who were threatened with violence and death in their native countries. Loeb's team overcame many obstacles presented by the physical and emotional challenges that asylees often face at the time of representation, and successfully obtained asylum for a number of clients, including: a tortured and persecuted Cameroonian mother who was reunited with her children after eight years of separation; a 20-year-old Ethiopian who had escaped on foot after the ruling political party murdered his brother and father and had illegally imprisoned and tortured him; and a victim of domestic violence who fled to the United States from Mexico to escape her abusive former spouse. The team members' practice areas include intellectual property, employment and labor law, and business litigation. Individual members also are involved in other pro bono efforts in the areas of disability rights, domestic violence and disaster legal assistance.


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Last Friday, the new movie 42, about Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, opened in theatres nationwide. But the night before, Kansas City got a special preview at the Barrywoods AMC Theatre to raise funds for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. They rolled out the red carpet, and Randy Mason was on hand to see who came down it and why.
By the way, the 42 premiere raised some $200,000 for the museum, which also has another interesting project going right now. They have teamed with the UMKC Theatre Department to produce a new play about Satchel Paige and other Negro Leagues players.
It has some jazz in it too. The play is called Kansas City Swing and it will run at the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus from April 19-28, with a special reception in the lobby before the show on April 25.
You can see some photos from the red carpet event at The Local Show Facebook page. Be sure to "like" us for updates on what to look for in upcoming episodes.
I enjoyed this inside look in to how the Genome Center is touching patient's and families.

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pgAdmin 1.12 online documentation
pgScript Scripting Language Reference
Table of Contents
pgScript is composed of pgScript commands:
pgScript command : Regular PostgreSQL SQL Command (SELECT INSERT CREATE ...) | Variable declaration or assignment (DECLARE SET) | Control-of-flow structure (IF WHILE) | Procedure (ASSERT PRINT LOG RMLINE)
Command names (SELECT, IF, SET, ...) are case-insensitive and must be ended with a
Batch table creations
DECLARE @I, @T; -- Variable names begin with a @ SET @I = 0; -- @I is an integer WHILE @I < 20 BEGIN SET @T = 'table' + CAST (@I AS STRING); -- Casts @I CREATE TABLE @T (id integer primary key, data text); SET @I = @I + 1; END
Insert random data
DECLARE @I, @J, @T, @G; SET @I = 0; SET @G1 = INTEGER(10, 29, 1); /* Random integer generator Unique numbers between 10 and 29 */ SET @G2 = STRING(10, 20, 3); /* Random string generator 3 words between 10 and 20 characters */ WHILE @I < 20 BEGIN SET @T = 'table' + CAST (@I AS STRING); SET @J = 0; WHILE @J < 20 BEGIN INSERT INTO @T VALUES (@G1, '@G2'); SET @J = @J + 1; END SET @I = @I + 1; END
Batch table deletions
DECLARE @I, @T; -- Declaring is optional SET @I = 0; WHILE 1 -- Always true BEGIN IF @I >= 20 BREAK; -- Exit the loop if @I > 20 SET @T = 'table' + CAST (@I AS STRING); DROP TABLE @T; SET @I = @I + 1; END
Print information on screen
SET @PROGR@M#TITLE = 'pgScript'; PRINT ''; PRINT @PROGR@M#TITLE + ' features:'; PRINT ''; PRINT ' * Regular PostgreSQL commands'; PRINT ' * Control-of-flow language'; PRINT ' * Local variables'; PRINT ' * Random data generators';
SQL Commands
You can run ANY PostgreSQL query from a pgScript EXCEPT those ones:
This is because BEGIN and END are used for delimiting blocks. Instead use:
For a list of PostgreSQL commands: http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/interactive/sql-commands.html
There are two main types of variables : simple variables and records (result sets composed of lines and columns).
Variable names begin with a
Variable type is guessed automatically according to the kind of value it contains. This can be one of: number (real or integer), string, record.
Simple variables
Simple variable declaration
Declaring simple variable is optional.
Simple variable affectation
This is done with the SET command. The variable type depends on the value assigned to this variable.
SET @A = 1000, @B = 2000; -- @A and @B are integer numbers SET @C = 10e1, @D = 1.5; -- @C and @D are real numbers SET @E = 'ab', @F = 'a''b'; -- @E and @F are strings SET @G = "ab", @H = "a\"b"; -- @G and @H are strings
An uninitialized variable defaults to an empty string. It is possible to override variables as many times as wanted.
PRINT @A; -- Prints an empty string SET @A = 1000; -- @A is initialized an integer PRINT @A; -- Prints 1000 SET @A = 'ab'; -- @A becomes a string PRINT @A; -- Prints ab
Data generators
Data generators allows users to generate random values. There are various types of generators, each one producing different type of data. A variable initialized with a data generator behaves like a regular simple variable except that it has a different value each time it is used.
SET @A = INTEGER(100, 200); PRINT @A; -- Prints an integer between 100 and 200 PRINT @A; -- Prints another integer between 100 and 200
A variable can contain a generator but its type is one of: number (real or integer), string. For a list of available generators and their associated type, see Random data generators.
Record declaration
Declaring a record is required. A name for each column must be specified even if they will not be used anymore afterwards.
DECLARE @R1 { @A, @B }, @R2 { @A, @C }; -- Two records with two columns DECLARE @R3 { @A, @B, @C, @D }; -- One record with four columns
The number of lines is dynamic: see the next section.
Record affectation
To access a specific location in a record, one must use the line number (starts at 0) and can use either the column name (between quotes) or the column number (starts at 0). This specific location behaves like a simple variable. Note that a record cannot contain a record.
SET @R1[0]['@A'] = 1; -- First line & first column SET @R1[0][0] = 1; -- Same location SET @R1[4]['@B'] = 1; -- Fifth line & second column SET @R1[0][1] = 1; -- Same location
In the above example, three empty lines are automatically inserted between the first and the fifth. Using an invalid column number or name results in an exception.
Specific location can be used as right values as well. A specific line can also be used as right value.
SET @R1[0][0] = @R3[0][1], @A = @R2[0][0]; -- Behaves like simple variables SET @A = @R1[1]; -- @A becomes a record which is the first line of @R1
Remember that
It is possible to assign a record to a variable, in this case the variable does not need to be declared:
SET @A = @R3; -- @A becomes a record because it is assigned a record
SQL queries
Any SQL query executed returns a record. If the query is a
SET @A = SELECT * FROM table; -- @A is a record with the results of the query SET @B = INSERT INTO table ...; -- @B is a one-line record if the query succeeds
Record functions
See Functions.
It is possible to convert a variable from one type to another with the cast function:
When a record is converted to a string, it is converted to its flat representation. When converted to a number, the record is first converted to a string and then to a number (see string conversion for more details).
When a number is converted to a string, it is converted to its string representation. When converted to a record, it is converted to a one-line-one-column record whose value is the number.
When a string is converted to a number, if the string represents a number then this number is returned else an exception is thrown. When converted to a record, either the program can find a record pattern in the string or it converts it to a one-line-one-column record whose value is the string. A record pattern is:
SET @B = '(1, "abc", "ab\\"")(1, "abc", "ab\\"")'; -- @B is a string SET @B = CAST (@B AS RECORD); @B becomes a two-line-three-column record
Remember a string is surrounded by simple quotes. Strings
composing a record must be surrounded by double quotes which are escaped
Operations can only be performed between operands of the same type. Cast values in order to conform to this criterion.
Comparisons result in a number which is 0 or 1.
SET @B = @A + 'abcdef'; -- @A must be a string and @B will be a string
Boolean value: non-empty string is
Inverse boolean value:
Case-insensitive comparison:
SET @A = CAST ('10' AS INTEGER) + 5; -- '10' string is converted to a number
Boolean value: 0 is
Inverse boolean value:
An arithmetic operation involving at least one real number gives a real number as a result:
SET @A = 10 / 4.; -- 4. is a real so real division: @A = 2.5 SET @A = 10 / 4; -- 4 is an integer so integer division: @A = 2
Boolean value: zero-line record is
Inverse boolean value:
Comparisons for records are about inclusion and exclusion. Order
of lines does not matter.
Comparisons are performed on strings: even if a record contains
numbers like
Control-of-flow structures
Conditional structure
IF condition BEGIN pgScript commands END ELSE BEGIN pgScript commands END
pgScript commands are optional. BEGIN and END keywords are optional if there is only one pgScript command.
Loop structure
WHILE condition BEGIN pgScript commands END
pgScript commands are optional. BEGIN and END keywords are optional if there is only one pgScript command.
BREAK ends the enclosing WHILE loop, while CONTINUE causes the next iteration of the loop to execute. RETURN behaves like BREAK.
WHILE condition1 BEGIN IF condition2 BEGIN BREAK; END END
Conditions are in fact results of operations. For example the
string comparison
IF 'ab' ~= 'AB' -- Case-insensitive comparison which result in 1 (true) which is true BEGIN -- This happens END IF 0 -- false BEGIN -- This does not happen END ELSE BEGIN -- This happens END WHILE 1 BEGIN -- Infinite loop: use BREAK for exiting END
It is possible to the result of a SQL SELECT query directly as a condition. The query needs to be surrounded by parenthesis:
IF (SELECT 1 FROM table) BEGIN -- This means that table exists otherwise the condition would be false END
Additional functions and procedures
Procedures do not return a result. They must be used alone on a line and cannot be assigned to a variable.
Prints an expression on the screen:
PRINT 'The value of @A is' + CAST (@A AS STRING);
Throws an exception if the expression evaluated is false:
ASSERT 5 > 3 AND 'a' = 'a';
Remove line
Removes the specified line of a record:
RMLINE(@R[1]); -- Removes @R second line
Functions do return a result. Their return value can be assigned
to a variable, like the
Removes extra spaces surrounding a string:
SET @A = TRIM(' a '); -- @A = 'a'
Gives the number of lines in a record:
IF LINES(@R) > 0 BEGIN -- Process END
Gives the number of columns in a record:
IF COLUMNS(@R) > 0 BEGIN -- Process END
Random data generators
Overview of the generators
One can assign a variable (SET) with a random data generators. This means each time the variable will be used it will have a different value.
However the variable is still used as usual:
SET @G = STRING(10, 20, 2); SET @A = @G; -- @A will hold a random string SET @B = @G; -- @B will hold another random string PRINT @G, -- This will print another third random string
Sequence and seeding
Common parameters for data generators are sequence and seed.
sequence means that a sequence of values is
generated in a random order, in other words each value appears only once
before the sequence starts again: this is useful for columns with a
SET @G = INTEGER(10, 15, 1); -- 1 means generate a sequence
It can generate such values:
sequence parameter must be an integer: if it is 0 then no sequence is generated (default) and if something other than 0 then generate a sequence.
seed is an integer value for initializing a generator: two generators with the same parameters and the same seed will generate exactly the same values.
seed must be an integer: it is used directly to initialize the random data generator.
Data generators
Optional parameters are put into brackets.
Generator : INTEGER ( min, max, [sequence], [seed] ); | REAL ( min, max, precision, [sequence], [seed] ); | DATE ( min, max, [sequence], [seed] ); | TIME ( min, max, [sequence], [seed] ); | DATETIME ( min, max, [sequence], [seed] ); | STRING ( min, max, [nb], [seed] ); | REGEX ( regex, [seed] ); | FILE ( path, [sequence], [seed], [encoding] ); | REFERENCE ( table, column, [sequence], [seed] );
Integer numbers
INTEGER ( min, max, [sequence], [seed] ); INTEGER ( -10, 10, 1, 123456 );
Real numbers
REAL ( min, max, precision, [sequence], [seed] ); REAL ( 1.5, 1.8, 2, 1 );
DATE ( min, max, [sequence], [seed] ); DATE ( '2008-05-01', '2008-05-05', 0 );
TIME ( min, max, [sequence], [seed] ); TIME ( '00:30:00', '00:30:15', 0 );
Timestamps (date/times)
DATETIME ( min, max, [sequence], [seed] ); DATETIME ( '2008-05-01 14:00:00', '2008-05-05 15:00:00', 1 );
STRING ( min, max, [nb], [seed] ); STRING ( 10, 20, 5 );
In the above example we generate 5 words (separated with a space) whose size is between 10 and 20 characters.
Strings from regular expressions
REGEX ( regex, [seed] ); REGEX ( '[a-z]{1,3}@[0-9]{3}' );
Simplified regular expressions are composed of:
It is possible to specify the minimum and maximum length of the preceding set or single character:
Note: be careful with spaces because
If you need to use
Strings from dictionary files
FILE ( path, [sequence], [seed], [encoding] ); FILE ( 'file.txt', 0, 54321, 'utf-8' );
This generates a random integer between 1 and the number of lines in the file and then returns that line. If the file does not exist then an exception is thrown.
Reference to another field
REFERENCE ( table, column, [sequence], [seed] ); REFERENCE ( 'tab', 'col', 1 );
This is useful for generating data to put into foreign-key-constrained columns.


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Universal Fit
Lenntek Pro Series with Balanced Armature Professional In-ear Monitor (IEM)
"My Altec Lansing 716s are getting old and my Sennheiser HD 600s will need new cords shortly, so when I saw the Lenntek Pros at Costco.com for $50, I couldn't pass them up. When I first opened the box, and cut open the sealed all around plastic, I noticed that the included tips are all very small. But if you push them deep, deep, deep into your your ear canal you can get a seal...." --chasfs
Nox-Audio Scout HSM001A0 Headset (Black)
" Now, I recall reading CNET's review on the much overpraised "Nox Audio Scout's" this is what originally made me want to get a pair of these in ears and I have to say, they do have an interesting design. The flanges or rubber pieces on the side of the headphones may look nice or helpful but be warned! they are nothing more than a useless nuisance that gets in the way whenever you try to..." --OmarSy


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Survival of the Fittest—or Smartest?
Extinction Survival
Student Exploration
Are smarter organisms more likely to survive longer?
Is there a connection between the size of an organism's brain and its ability to survive? It would seem to make sense. Organisms that over generations have developed higher brain to body ratios should be able to use more reason and logic to help them succeed. But is it that simple? Mostly the big-brained survive
While there are certainly strong arguments for larger brains improving the likelihood for every day survival, what about sudden unexpected mass extinctions? Are the same characteristics that would be linked to long-term survival through natural selection the same characteristics that would give the best chance at surviving a mass extinction?
For example, look at the cockroach: The Cockroach Secret
What are the optimal traits for survival on our planet? Can an organism balance the two different sets of conditions? What would that look like?
Extension Investigation
- How do extinctions and radiations of life actually occur? A paleontologist at the University of Chicago, David Jablonski, is trying to answer this question: http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/jablonski_01 How is Dr. Jablonski trying to investigate mass extinctions? How do mass extinctions "change the rules" of extinctions? Why does he argue that evolution does not necessarily equate to progress?
- What can we learn from our past? Use this interactive geologic timeline to explore:
- When did biological transformations occur?
- What types of biological transformations occurred?
- When did mass extinctions occur?
- Are there any correlations between the biological transformations and the mass extinctions that occurred through geologic time? Provide an explanation with evidence connecting or disconnecting the two categories.
- Are we in the middle of the next mass extinction? What do you think? A Modern Mass Extinction Review the panelist statements on the website, develop your own opinion with supporting evidence, and hold a debate in class to share.
Resources Cited
Emma Marris. Nature. http://www.nature.com/news/mostly-the-big-brained-survive-1.11027
Larry O'Hanlon. DiscoveryEarth. http://dsc.discovery.com/earth/slideshows/surviving-extinction/cockroach-secret.html
David Jablonski. Understanding Evolution. http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/jablonski_01
PBS. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/change/deeptime/index.html


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Seventh Journey Available For Purchase!
Robert J. R. Graham and iUniverse launch the Seventh Journey Series
A New Fantasy Novel That Delves Into "Personal Mastery"
Toronto, ON – Seventh Journey is a thrill-seeking adventure that will leave you questioning what you really know and believe about the reality we find ourselves consumed with. In the series' first self-titled book, Graham weaves a fantasy story line that illustrates the power of self-realization.
In Seventh Journey readers meet Jacob Cross, a staff scientist at Netex, an advanced research firm with more than one secret agenda. Using a sound wave technology called Auditum, the nefarious research firm develops a mind-altering headset with the power to control minds and even hurl users into a different dimension.
Cross had been deeply involved in developing the headset and was lead to believe the technology would serve various medical applications. Now terrified that his invention will be used to enslave millions, Jacob sends himself through the dimensional portal. But will he be able to stop the firm's devious plan?
Recipient of the coveted Editor's Choice and Rising Star Awards on behalf of Publisher iUniverse. Seventh Journey is an amalgamation of Graham's many interests. "I was inspired by a ferocious curiosity and yearning to answer life's big questions," he says. "This took me on a journey of research and self-awakening that continues to this day in a process I've labeled 'Personal Mastery.' Many of the concepts and principles I've researched are within the Seventh Journey series."
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There's no let up from Big Dada's latest signing, Tre Mission. Following the recently-dropped "Brunch" video, the Toronto rapper and producer has just unveiled a brand new one for "V AM" over on Noisey!
The track is taken from the Malmaison mixtape, a "free-album" that Tre Mission put out earlier this summer - download the grime-clad collection for free here.
We're on a grime spree here at Big Dada today! Not only has Wiley just dropped a new track "Flying" over on Noisey, we have just unveiled the signing of Toronto's Tre Mission!Read More
Big Dada are pleased to announce the signing of Tre Mission on a three album deal. To celebrate the signing Big Dada are working the double-AA single "Brunch / High Fashion," featuring two tracks from his "free album" Malmaison, with a debut album forthcoming in 2014. Watch this space...Read More
Tre Mission has dropped the new video for "Brunch" over on FACT Magazine, a track taken from his upcoming debut release for Big Dada.Read More
Tre Mission has dropped the new video for "Brunch" over on FACT Magazine.Read More
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Watch what went down when Toronto grime rapper Tre Mission joined Sir Spyro in the Rinse FM studio to talk upcoming projects and go live in the mix with MC Prowla.Read More
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Well, I don't really have much to say about myself other then I draw alot and watch anime, play games, etc. Still at College, but doing Art Foundation so it'll be my last year there until I move to University where I hope to do either an Illustration and Animation course, or Games Design.
Cosplay Bio
Never really started getting into the cosplay scene till 2006 during my first con, which was Tokonatsu. Always had an interest, but never had the funds. My first cosplay was Sasuke since I was into Naruto at the time and cosplaying Sasuke was the easiest to get started with and didn't need to buy a wig.
The best Cosplay I have to say I've done so far is my Jareth Cosplay that made a debut at London Expo Oct 2007, and it was just surprising with all the attention I was getting from him considering it was one of the easiest cosplays I have made. Now it is my goal to do one of each of Jareth's costumes, and hopefully redo others to make them better when I get funds and have more experience.
Dream Cosplays //:
The Medicine Seller/Kusuri Uri
Zhang He
Orbital Frame
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Cosspace - http://www.cosspace.com/Demented-Kid
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Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:19:29 GMT
Wow, not posted in a while. I dunno why since I have alot to say. XD
Those usually I ramble inside my head when I have something in my mind and forget it the next day or too scared to actually write it down. I dunno.
Anyway, I'll write a proper blog when I can be arsed. Currently have cosplays this week, got to finish a comission and I have to prepare for a uni interview. Yippee!
So. Ya. Busy. Bye bye!
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With the crisis unfolding at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, it is too soon to draw final conclusions. But watching the struggle to bring the site under control, we cannot help but wonder: What exactly is going on, and what lessons might be learned?
Although LEDs claim many advantages over traditional lamps such as durability and longevity, there are several pros and cons to consider when it comes to working with LEDs.
Residential energy management is considered a big piece of Smart Grid benefits. But the industry must do a better job of clarifying what those benefits mean to residents.
The movement toward smart grids seems inevitable. So it came as a bit of a surprise this week when a high-profile smart grid project seemed to hit a significant hurdle.
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Wang named Distinguished Young Scholar
Posted September 17, 2004; 09:06 p.m.
Sam Wang , assistant professor of molecular biology , has been named a Distinguished Young Scholar in Medical Research by the W.M. Keck Foundation.
Wang was one of five scientists chosen for the honor, which provides up to $1 million in research funding over five years. According to the Keck Foundation, the scholars are chosen for their "extraordinary promise for independent basic biological and medical research, as well as their ability to demonstrate a capacity for future academic leadership."
Keck cited Wang for his work in studying the design and function of the cerebellum, which coordinates sensory and motor functions in the brain. With a fundamental understanding of cerebellar function and dysfunction, he hopes to develop insights into diverse neurological problems ranging from movement disorders to autism. He has been a Princeton faculty member since 2000.
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Hope College has qualified four swimmers for the NCAA Division III championships to be held March 13-15 at Miami University's Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center in Oxford, Ohio.
Hope's qualifiers include junior Laura Ansilio of Western Springs, Ill. (Lyons Township HS), freshman Angela Griffore of Holland (Holland HS), junior Brittaney Reest of Holland (West Ottawa HS), and sophomore Kate Williams of Wheaton, Ill. (Wheaton Warrenville HS).
The quartet qualified to compete in the 400-yard medley relay as the seventh-seeded team (3:56.23). It makes them eligible for other relays after posting conditional qualifying performances -- 400 freestyle relay, seeded 10th (3:32.46); 800 freestyle relay, seeded 11th (7:46.96); 200 freestyle relay, seeded 15th (1:37.39) and 200 medley relay, seeded 16th (1:48.78).
Reest has qualified for the 100-yard backstroke. She is seeded fifth with a time of :58.11. Reest was an All-American in the event as a freshman with a fifth place finish and last year was an honorable mention All-American with a 14th place finish. Reest is also eligible to compete in the 200 backstroke where she is seeded 12th (2:06.39).
Ansilio is eligible to compete in three freestyle events -- 100 freestyle, seeded 15th (:52.56); 200 freestyle, 50 freestyle, seeded 27th (:24.34); and 200 freestyle, seeded 28th (1:55.73).
Williams is eligible to compete in two events -- 100 butterfly, seeded 14th (:58.03) and 50 freestyle, seeded 41st (:25.05).


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No, Linux won't be easy to run on a Microsoft Surface
The Microsoft Surface is a fairly attractive bit of tablet hardware, and as a result people have shown interest in running Linux on it. The immediate problem is that (like many ARM devices) it has a locked-down firmware that will only run signed binaries - unlike many other ARM devices, this is implemented using an existing standard (UEFI Secure Boot). Microsoft provide a signing service for UEFI binaries, so it's tempting to think that getting around this restriction would be as simple as taking an existing Linux bootloader, signing it and then booting. Unfortunately Microsoft's signing service signs binaries using a different key (the "Microsoft Windows UEFI Driver Publisher" key) to the one used to sign Windows, and the Surface doesn't carry that key. Booting Linux on these devices would involve finding a flaw in the firmware and using that to run arbitrary code.
Could this also be a problem on x86? In theory - Microsoft don't require that vendors carry the driver publisher key, and so a system could be Windows 8 certified and still not carry it. It's unlikely to occur in practice, though, since any third party expansion hardware will then fail on that device. As a result, anything with PCIe or Expresscard slots is effectively certain to have this key. If anyone finds any counterexamples, please let me know.


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Shortz! Film Fest
Mike Wilhelm - Tue, 03/19/2013 - 1:41pm
The Shortz! Film Festival is an annual international short film festival in Chico, California which showcases the best and brightest short films from around the globe. The festival accepts and screens short films with running times of 40 minutes or less in any genre.
Started by local filmmakers from Chico, California, Shortz! was started with the desire to bring film makers together in a fun and funky environment, to meet and network with the ultimate goal of producing more films.
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So I went to this Halloween Party last night, kinda last minute in terms of getting any kind of costume ready (I'm not really a fan anyway) so I bought a set of devil horns from Walgreens for $1.99 and wore them with regular clothes.
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How to not get fat while watching anime 101:
So it's a common concern among the people that watch anime or play video games that they will eventually get really far when in reality that is not always the case.
You see to get fat you need to simply eat more than what you burn, that's the premise right there, so by understanding that you will know how to count your calories and track what you eat, there are many things that will help you do that you can simply google it and you'll be fine.
Next misconception is that you need to eat only vegetables and stuff like that all the time to be somewhat healthy, this is again wrong because you will end up eating by calories and not by what the food really is.
What to do to burn fat?
Again you can look around and see the calories of each food and you'll be fine, in fact everything that comes in a box or a bag will say the calories per serving of that meal so you are good to go with that bit.
Next thing would be to simply understand your body, to see what works best and as a gamer you are used to testing and to doing all kinds of things like this so it should be completely fine for you to get onto that.
If you by chance speak spanish (like we do) then I recommend you this very comprehensible guide on how to lose weight here at "como bajar de peso saludablemente ", once you do that then you will be well on your way to reach a more fulfilling and healthier life than anyone else.
Trust me that as a gamer or an anime fan you will generally find yourself in the position of concern regarding your health and weight, trust me there is nothing to be concerned about and you will get to your goals immediately.


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One of Logitech's best wireless products was their Logitech ClearChat. From an audio quality perspective that it. It's manufacturing quality was disastrous, and the internet is filled with people complaining about issues with their microphone (turning silent, not turning on, turning off when you move year head).
Just very annoying to use when the microphone breaks down.
Got a different product today the Logitech H600 (there don't seem to be many manufacturers of wireless headsets). Didn't work straight out the box with Ubuntu. I.e. it turned up immediately, but there was no sound. This appeared to be a communication problem with the wireless receiver and the headset.
bhankins found a solution that works for me too. Download the pairing utility and that fixes the problems. Unfortunately the pairing utility only works on Windows (or perhaps wine, didn't try that).
Hopefully my microphone problems are now solved. But sound quality is definitely much lower than the ClearChat, but won't matter for Skype/phone calls I'm guessing.


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Set Goals For Success
Published June 13, 2012 01:10
Success is measured when you hit your target or reach your goal.
Many athletes will set goals or make resolutions at the end of the season for the New Year. For a lot of athletes and individuals, the process stops there. The next December, they will be puzzled why they have got to the end of yet another year without reaching their goals.
Sound familiar? Don't leave your destiny to chance…
Smart, successful athletes and individuals reflect on their performance throughout the season; they realize it is not something that only happens once a year when the season is over. They:
• Evaluate where they are , what is going well, and what could improve.
• Plan and act on strategies and make needed changes to help you reach your set targets.
• Set goals and act on them. It helps them flourish in their passion and in life.
So…What do you want to achieve?
It is wise to plan for those things you wish to achieve. Sometimes this requires changing unhelpful things and accessing resources and qualified professional guidance to help you strategize what you want.
"Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is a thing to be achieved."
William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925), Lawyer & Politician
SET SAIL FOR SUCCESSWhen you begin any journey, be it your education or your life, you need to set a direction for where you want to end up. It is a bit like the rudder or the controls on a boat. The rudder helps keep your boat on course, heading where you want to go. You may go off course from timeto time, but you will keep returning to the course.
By setting the rudder, you can change direction and aim for a new destination. When going on a long journey, you will make stops along the way. You will plan your journey and use a map as you go to keep you travelling in your desired direction. Goals are the destinations:
• They are the things you want to achieve and reach on your journey.
• Without goals, you don't know where you are headed.
• Without goals, you don't know if you are moving forward.
• Without goals, you don't know when you have arrived.
Would you travel on a boat if you didn't know where it was going?
To be an athlete and/or individual who knows where he/she wants to go, using a map and clear directions of how to get there, set your Goals for Success.
Follow these guidelines to reach your goals. Make your goals:
• Strive for what YOU want, not what others (parents, coach, manager, boyfriend/girlfriend...) want.
• Think carefully about what you really want and set goals in accordance with your values, those things that are really important in your life.
• You can set goals for ALL areas of your life: sports, finances, health, education, relationships, personal development, spirituality, rest and relaxation.
• Work towards what you want, NOT what you want to leave behind.
• "To hit 75% of high backhand volleys in the court" is a positive goal. "To avoid hitting high backhand volleys out" is negative and will not allow you to play aggressive and winning shots.
• "To move around faster on the court." is not clear enough. A better goal is really specific: "To complete each footwork drill in 90 seconds and to achieve that time for each of five consecutive sets."
• With some work and effort. Goals should be challenging and stretch you just past where you can reach.
• They should be not so easy that they are of no real value, nor so difficult that they result in frustration or despair.
• Divide ambitious or longer-term goals up into smaller, achievable or shorter-term goals.
• A specific measurable target helps you monitor your progress and know when you achieve it.
• "To hit with 70% accuracy on my backhand down the line" is measurable. "To improve my backhand down the line" is unclear.
• Set realistic target dates for when you want to reach your goal to help you stay on track.
• Outcome goals are not entirely within your control.
• When you focus on the process, on what you do and how you do it, the outcome you want is more likely.
• Commit your goals to paper. It makes the goals real. It motivates you. It is used by successful people in all occupations.
• A Harvard Business School study discovered that, only 3% of graduates had written goals; 13% of graduates had unwritten goals; and 84% had no specific goals. Ten years later, the same graduates were interviewed again. The results are clear. Written goals work:
* The 13% with goals had average pay of TWO times as much as the graduates without goals.
* The 3% with clear, written goals earned, on average, TEN times as much as the other 97% put together!!
"I was focusing on the tactics me and my coach talked about, and it worked. I'm also just trying to enjoy playing tennis and trying not to think about winning or losing, my ranking, or anything else. I just want to play my best on the court and because of that I have been doing very well recently."
Anabel Medina Garrigues, 11-time WTA titleist.
• Action plans are strategies used to reach the goals.
• Action plans can be changed if they are not working according to plan.
• Without action plans, goals are just a list of "wishes". You may as well ask your fairy godmother for help!
• To achieve goals requires work and commitment.
• Regularly evaluate your progress. If you are not as far along as you would like, maybe you set the goal too high; maybe you need to modify your goal, or to change your action plan to achieve it.
• "Giving up" is not an option!
• Expect many "learning moments" along the way. Sometimes people wrongly call these "failures"...
• A supportive team focused on the process, not the outcome, will help you achieve your goals.
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Elmwood baby!!!!!!
Congratulations to Mike Oppegaard and Roo for finishing 2nd in the Am. Roo Hoo.
2X Congratulations to Mike Oppegaard & Roo along with congrats to Penn Cox & Reaper for their Jam!
Congrats to Chris Ledford for getting the win with Sky and qualifying for the National Open. Good luck.
WTG Marston !
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Talk focuses on faith-based organizations, Oct. 8
Posted October 5, 2001; 12:17 a.m.
A lecture titled "Measuring the Effectiveness of Faith-Based Organizations: A Systematic Review of the Literature" is planned for 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
Byron Johnson, distinguished senior fellow and director of the Center for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society at the University of Pennsylvania, will speak.
His research focuses on quantifying the effectiveness of faith-based organizations to confront various social problems. It also examines the dynamics of domestic violence with a view toward developing coordinated community responses that will reduce this behavior. His recent publications include two monographs on domestic violence published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and two studies published by the Manhattan Institute on the efficacy of the "faith factor" in reducing crime and drug use among at-risk youth in urban communities.
Johnson has directed 25 major research projects, and is in the process of launching with colleagues a groundbreaking study of faith-based and secular mentoring to Philadelphia's most disadvantaged and at-risk population -- the children of prisoners.
The lecture is sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs Office of External Affairs.
Contact: Marilyn Marks (609) 258-3601


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Everything has been quite the past few weeks regarding the $10 million law suit that Lord Finesse filed against Mac Miller during the summer of 2012. The suit stemmed from Mac Miller allegedly misusing Lord Finesse's track "Hip 2 The Game" for his track "Kool-Aid & Frozen Pizza." On December 6th the two parties reached a private settlement regarding the matter.
For more information head on over to HipHopDX.
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Dear Gary,
First of all, I would like to extend my greeting to you. I would like to
introduce myself. I am a beautiful and excellent caregiver inside
and out. And I have a question. Why is it okay for the elderly to abuse
us caregivers, such as verbally abuse or make false accusations? Can
you explain this to me, please? And as a caregiver, what are our rights?
It seems to me that our Government listens more to the elderly than to
us caregivers.
Thank you,
I believe that any good in-home caregiving situation is, at its core, a
partnership between the professional caregiver, family member(s) and the loved one.
If, after discussing the situation with the family and, if possible, the
client, you cannot get the respect and consideration you deserve, you
should take steps. First of all, document, document, document.
And if you are working through an agency, contact them immediately.
Calmly discuss your concerns with management. If anyone seeks to
harm you in the care situation, call the police immediately. Your
safety, as well as the safety of your client, are both of great concern.
As the family caregivers have a
manifesto by which to live and have needs to be met by their
healthcare providers, I also believe that the in-home professionals
deserve to have a
set of expectations met by the client and their family
The best outcomes come from team efforts, with equal respect being
afforded to all members of the team: family, client and in-home
Your advice to Candy
In this Issue
According to the 2013 Alzheimer's Disease
Facts and Figures, one out of nine people age 65 and older have
Alzheimer's and nearly one out of every three over age 85 has it ...more
That's my dad with his beautiful snow-white curls
framed by the lake. He still knows me, but the last stroke left him in
a wheelchair, in an adult family home, and with dementia. His love of
65 years has been gone for almost two years now ...more
In many areas of the country, cold weather is an old-forgotten
nemesis that reappears this time of year. When caring for those with disabilities
and seniors, caregivers must take some simple precautions to ensure a loved one's
safety this winter season ...more
There must be a Heavenly crown
each giving soul,
who cares for the sick and disabled, whether young or
A brilliant symbol
that shines forth as a vision of
A fitting reward
for each unspoken tale never told.
A bejeweled crown of sparkling rhinestones and pearls,
to be worn by deserving caregivers
in all cultural
It's high time
we needy take a heartfelt stand.
Show gratitude for each unselfish deed,
and extended
A crown of blood-colored rubies
for those we hold dear,
formed by sleepless nights,
and prayers we never hear.
A fitting reward for caregivers
who minister and provide
untold comfort and service
that help keep us alive.
Their enduring presence
is a testament of their selfless
Their loving care can't be equaled
by any prescription
A golden crown of diamonds, rhinestones, rubies and
to be worn by unpaid caregivers
in all cultural worlds.
I wrote this poem while
convalescing from vasculitis, an inflammation of the
major blood vessels. My husband was my caregiver during
those long months of illness. Thankfully, I am now fully
recovered. I thank God for my wonderful husband of forty
years. I wrote this poem for him. I now also dedicate it
to all deserving caregivers.
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or share one of your own
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President Clinton's Princeton address available online
Posted October 10, 2000; 08:01 a.m.
President Clinton's address at Princeton is available online. Clinton was the keynote speaker at a two-day conference on The Progressive Tradition: Politics, Culture and History, on Oct. 5.
Scholarly panels on the Progressive Era, which took place Oct. 6, also may be viewed and heard online.
Contact: Justin Harmon (609) 258-3601


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Facebook wins back GM after automaker reverses decision on ads
Facebook Inc. won back General Motors Co. as an advertising customer a year after the automaker said it would quit running marketing messages on the world's largest social-networking service.
The test ads, running on Facebook's mobile applications and website, will promote the Chevrolet Sonic subcompact car, GM said Tuesday in an e-mailed statement. It's part of a broader GM mobile-marketing effort.
Facebook has been introducing new tools and services to keep users engaged longer and lure advertisers. GM's decision to end Facebook ads in May heightened investor concerns that other large advertisers would reconsider the website. The reversal shows the headway Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is making in getting companies to tout wares to people socializing on handheld devices.
"To Facebook's credit, I think they also got better about understanding how to better target certain users and to get messages across in that way instead of being just a social network," Thilo Koslowski, an auto industry analyst with Gartner Inc. based in San Jose, California, said in a telephone interview.
Facebook had made an effort to win back GM's business with Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg talking with GM Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson last year about resuming ads, people familiar with the discussion said at the time.
"We've had an ongoing dialogue with GM over the last 12 months and are pleased to have them back as an advertiser on Facebook," Adam Isserlis, a spokesman for Menlo Park, California-based Facebook, said in an e-mailed statement.
Mobile advertising
Facebook rolled out its mobile-advertising service in March 2012, trying to better monetize the growing number of users accessing the service through wireless devices. More than 60 percent of its 1.1 billion members use the service when they're on smartphones and tablets, according to a regulatory filing.
By the fourth quarter of last year, mobile generated 23 percent of Facebook's advertising revenue, up from 14 percent in the third quarter. Still, it lags Google Inc., which is projected to grab 57 percent of the U.S. market for mobile advertising in 2015, according to researcher EMarketer Inc.
"It shows one thing: Nobody can really ignore Facebook," Koslowski said. "GM realizes there must be a value proposition for them to go to Facebook."
GM spent $10 million on paid Facebook ads in 2011, a person familiar with the spending said last year.
Undoing Ewanick
GM's decision a year ago also raised questions over the ad strategy of then-GM Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick. He was ousted as marketing chief in July over the cost of a sponsorship deal with the Manchester United soccer team, people familiar with the move said at the time.
GM in January replaced his Chevy Runs Deep tagline with Find New Roads and the company is looking at changing its advertising agency for Cadillac.
"Chevrolet is launching an industry-first 'mobile-only' pilot campaign for the Chevrolet Sonic that utilizes newly available targeting and measurement capabilities on Facebook," Chris Perry, U.S. Chevrolet marketing vice president, said in Tuesday's statement.
The structure of an ad agency set up to conduct Chevy's advertising globally last year was also changed in March when Interpublic Group of Cos.'s McCann Worldgroup gained control of the joint venture called Commonwealth.
Along with ending GM's paid advertising with Facebook, Ewanick also said the automaker wouldn't advertise during this year's National Football League's Super Bowl championship game on CBS. Months after Ewanick's departure, GM announced it would advertise during Super Bowl pre-game programming.
The automaker's U.S. ad spending declined 9 percent to $1.17 billion during the first three quarters of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011, according to Kantar Media. GM continued to have an unpaid presence on Facebook via pages for its brands.
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MCCABE RABIN in West Palm Beach held its annual "America Reads the Constitution" event in celebration of the 225th Anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. The firm hosted an essay contest for middle school students that focused on the presidential debate held in Boca Raton. The essay question asked the students to explain the most important presidential power and the most important limitation on the president's power. Pictured are Ryon McCabe, Adam Rabin and the essay contest winners Sireen Hilo, Suraj Padala, and Michael Le.
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Posted on 19 Apr 2011 by Matt Pellicane.
On Monday, the New Jersey Devils signed Union College goaltender Keith Kinkaid to an entry-level contract. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it's a good grab for the Devils at a position that seems to be wide open after Martin Brodeur decides to call it a career. Kinkaid is certainly not a household name, but I have had the opportunity to see him play in person a few times during ...


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I completely agree with bneely about Same-Gnome.
Total killer app.
I've lost the high score file from my old laptop, but I'm sure I hit a score of around 5600 at least once...
Spent most of the day on the phone, but got a lot accomplished. All in all it was good.
Talked to my friend Mac at the coffee shop. He was interested in Advogato, but he doesn't know how to use a computer, and we got to thinking: "How does Advogato and it's trust metric system apply to real life situations like peace treaties and such."
So, that got me thinking all the way home. "What if you could rank your neighbors as dimwits everytime their dog did a number to your lawn. " Or "Could I rank them as a Journeyer because they let me use their pool.
It dawns on me that ranking systems propably don't have as much real-life application.
So, now I'm stuck thinking about things like real-time ranking systems, or more correctly real-time evaluations in general. Like the 5-generals algorithm. If I recall correctly, the 5-generals were the 5 right hand men of Alexander the great (or was it Napoleon?) but whenever war-time strategy was being decided, they would all vote at once, then if all five votes didn't agree, they would force an election, to decide if the dissenting vote(s) were cast in sound mind.
The modern 5-generals algorithms are used in things like
space shuttle operations and such. 5 or more computer
systems running in parallel, all receive the same inputs,
and all can issue the same outputs, but whenever one
"decides" differently, ALL 5 vote as to whether the one is
needing to be shut-down, including the one that is being
voted on. I have never actually implemented it, but not
having a complete fear of algorithms, I should go look at it
sometime soon.
But, sometime when I'm not so tired. :)
Ok, off to bed. I'm starting to sound confused.
Spent the day over at anewsome's crib. DSL rules, it was like being in my own office.
Spent a major amount of time today developing a system for classifying and organizing various data of various datatypes and had to type up a requirements document to support it for a project at work. <yawn> I'm at least half-done.
in the background, grabbed a copy of OpenH323 from CVS, couldn't get it to build, since they're adding CallerID support, but it's not finished. So, I stepped back to the latest snapshot release, which built everything, except a couple functions were missing during the link. :( More later...
Spent a few happy moments chillin with anewsome and Queen Cathleen talking about her neighbors, social status, fighting over stupid things like who's kids beat up who's kids, etc..., housing committees, etc... made me want to move to the country.
Walked over to Quicknet today. Had a good conversation with Greg, Jonathan, and a consultant: Craig Southeren, who is one of the founders of the OpenH323 project.
OpenH323 looks pretty cool. Open source version of software that supports real standards. Standards in the true sense of the word. H323 is used in equipment/software from just about everyone!
Unfortunately, Asterisk, the pbx I had been working on has not had any real development to support H323, so I'll continue looking for better PBX software.
Tomorrow, I'm going to download and build the OpenH323 stack, should have some interesting technical tidbits then.
Last night found me pushing the low-end of the performance curve, my 486 DX2 / 50Mhz, with 20 Mb RAM. I attempted installation of the latest frozen Debian GNU/Linux. I(t) failed miserably due to hardware issues. I need to replace the IDE controller, among other things. ;) The poor thing's had nothing but DOS on it for so many years, maybe it's hopeless...
Checked out the latest Asterisk code, and got it built. I'm working on turning the 486 into a comm server, hosting my phone/v-mail/fax, etc... So far, I'm thinking I'll run a rather recent dev kernel, or 2.4 for sure when it's out, since they have the Quicknet PhoneJack driver in, but for now, I'm still downloading the latest one from Quicknet, who I'm going to see tomorrow. :) Is VoIP really the way of the future? We'll see.
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.
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The coming trauma of ObamaCare
For millions of people, Obamacare will mean, alone or in some combination: higher insurance bills, unwanted changes in status at work, higher taxes, loss of employer-based health insurance and a bewildering bureaucracy that will make today's already complex insurance maze seem downright simple. …
Then there is the change in work status. Under Obamacare, companies don't have to insure, or pay fines for not insuring, employees who work less than 30 hours a week. So it's no surprise that many companies are going to make sure their part-time workers, and some current full-time workers, stay below the 30-hour limit. That will mean less work and less pay for those employees.
Then there are the unexpected costs. This week, the Department of Health and Human Services revealed it will charge employer and individual plans a $63 "fee" for every person they cover. The Obama administration says the fee will be temporary, but it could touch about 190 million Americans at least for the next few years.


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Family: Parulidae, Wood Warblers view all from this family
Description ADULT MALE Has bright yellow head, neck, and underparts. Back is olive-yellow and wings are bluish gray with pale feather margins. Dark tail is marked with striking white spots. Legs and bill are dark. ADULT FEMALE Similar, but plumage is duller and less colorful overall, and spots on tail are smaller. JUVENILE Similar to adult female.
Dimensions Length: 5 1/2" (14 cm)
Habitat Fairly common, but declining summer visitor (mainly May-Aug) to wet woodland, often beside rivers. Winters from Central America to northern South America where it favors coastal mangroves. Species is threatened by loss of specific wintering habitat as well as loss and degradation of breeding habitat.
Observation Tips Easiest to detect by song and call.
Range Mid-Atlantic, Florida, Plains, California, Texas, Eastern Canada, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Great Lakes, New England
Voice Song is a distinctive series of rich, liquid notes: swiip-swiip-swiip-swiip-swiip; call is a sharp tchip.
Discussion Stunningly colorful and relatively large wood-warbler with a rather long bill. The only one of its kind in the east to nest in natural tree holes and sometimes nest boxes. Sexes are separable.


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Like sex toys, but find yourself unable to afford them?
Like the Swiss?
Willing to consider second-hand sex toys?
If you answered "yes" to all the above questions, then you might just be interested in buying sex toys that were found left behind on Swiss trains.
The rest of us, however, are just left scratching our heads in disbelief. (I mean … Swiss?)
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So I watched CNN's Coming Storms.
I probably wouldn't last long in the post-storm-appocalypse. I couldn't get the anti-rejection drugs to protect my kidney transplant. However, "not long" would actually mean I'd probably survive a couple YEARS while my health declined and my kidney rejected and then quit functioning because my immune system attacks it - especially if I got sick more often because of unsanitary conditions in the post disaster appocalypse. (That could be a massive earthquack in SoCal where I live however.) I don't think it will be a fire.
Now things I would enjoy:
1) my toy collection would be destroyed and I'd no longer have to persevere with my plans to build dioramas and organize my stuff in the first place. Quitting and living a simpler life without that would feel good.
2) I should probably head into the nation's heartland and live in the central midwest which might be safe and where I actually could get my medication. That would take the fun out of #3.
3) I could run around wth my guns robbing and killing people, unleashing all my anger and hate and utilizing survivalist training I've had in an every-man-for-himself scenerio and I could even make myself dictator of a group of refugees like in Walking Dead or the way John Connor took control of the Human Resistance in those beautiful appocalypse landscapes we see in the Future Wars of the Terminator series where living is re-simplified back to our hunter-gatherer state and people band together for tribal survival, or at the very least, the strong survive by being the strongest individuals. I don't fancy I'd last too long, but I very well might if I'm tactful. It might not be as fun as the Resistance full frontal assault scenerio - oh, but with Predators and robot tactical machines like Skull Crunchers - our appocalypse actually could be very much like in Terminator. Dang that would be awesome!
Anyway, since this thread is primarily about the weather changes and disastrous storms, what do you think will happen and how will you survive?


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Two of the most intriguing prospects on Australia's national team are both contemplating permanent trips to the United States these next few months.
Both Ben Simmons, an elite 2015 forward prospect, and Dante Exum, a three-star 2014 guard, could be making their way to America soon.
Exum said he's ruled out coming to the States for his senior year, but he'll definitely be heading to college in America in 2014.
"My dad is from over here," said Exum, who's father Cecil was a member of the 1982 national champion North Carolina squad. "So that kind of influenced me to play college ball."
He has no idea where he wants to play for, however. He claims offers from LSU, Boise State and SMU right now, but admittedly hasn't even peeked into a college decision yet.
"I haven't really looked like deeply into schools," he said. "Like what really interests me with the coaches and some of the players that they have and the education."
Simmons, meanwhile, doesn't have his future quite as planned out. He's still thinking about maybe heading to America this upcoming year for his sophomore season, even though that appears unlikely at the moment.
"There's more athletic people over here," Simmons said. "So there's more competition."
He also has a brother, Liam Simmons, who conveniently coaches a boys basketball program at a smaller high school in Arizona. Then there's his sister, who lives in Chicago, surrounded by several top high school basketball programs as well.
And, of course, there's Huntington Prep and Kingdom Prep, who are both recruiting him to play for their programs. But for now, the plan appears to be to stay in Australia for one more year, then seriously contemplate the move to the States for the final years of high school and the four years of college.
"I guess staying in Australia and coming over for college would be better in some ways," Ben said. "But coming over here, I would get more exposure, so that would be a lot better."
With the July evaluation period over, Rivals.com national analyst Eric Bossi can take a step back -- and a breath -- and answer some reader questions in this week's basketball recruiting mailbag.
Australian ballers Ben Simmons and Dante Exum have made names for themselves this summer. Where would they rank in the classes of 2015 and 2014? -- Joe, Los Angeles
There is no question that Simmons and Exum -- who both attend the Australian Institute of Sport -- have made scouts, recruiters and coaches take notice.
Let's start with Simmons. At around 6-foot-8, Simmons is already pretty polished as a low post and perimeter scorer. He has excellent size, good athleticism and a high basketball acumen.
Watching him at the Pangos All-American camp in June, it was hard to come up with five prospects in the class of 2015 who would rank ahead of him if the level of play he showed in Long Beach is something he can do regularly.
Of course, Simmons is still very young, needs strength and has had very limited exposure in the United States so we need to see if he was a one hit wonder or a true potential phenom.
A class of 2014 prospect, Exum created a pretty sizeable buzz at the 17 and under world championships at the beginning of July. Then, the 6-foot-5 combo guard was very good at the Adidas Super 64 in Las Vegas and he replicated that effort at Adidas Nations (where Simmons shined as well). He's at least a four-star prospect and a very conservative estimate would put him into at least the top 50 -- if not a bit higher -- for the class of 2014 at this juncture.
I know David Patrick is an Australian guy but he hasn't exactly lit the world on fire recruiting from there, has he?
Dante Exum: After playing well in Las Vegas at the Super 64 and then drawing rave reviews early in the Adidas Nations event, the 6-foot-5 Australian combo guard was outstanding. He's got command of the ball, a great first step and a body built to finish through contact at the rim. His jumper is solid and he reads the high ball screen very well on both defense and offense. Could he be a five-star in 2014?
Ben Simmons: Simmons was a few finishes/shots that rattled out of the rim away from having a monster game. Still, he showed flashes of what appears to be a pretty immense talent level. The smooth southpaw is a dangerous jump shooter with easy three-point range, rebounds instinctively and has a high overall skill level.
Craig Victor: At about 6-foot-7 or so, Victor is a bit of a 4/3 tweener when it comes to position. He shoots the ball well from the elbow area, has gotten stronger and helped to change the game against Australia for the USA 2014 Blue with his work on the glass. He had a solid outing to get 13 and 10 without forcing anything.
(Not that there is a wealth of talent there anyway...)
No. 20 Craig Victor (5 Star)
* Down in Dallas, junior small forward D'Angelo Allen has been making a name for himself. Ranked No. 72 in the class of 2014, the 6-foot-6 small forward's summer coach Erven Davis says that Allen has now accumulated offers from South Carolina, North Texas, UT-Arlington, Texas, Oregon, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, SMU, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Oklahoma State and Providence. Others showing major interest include Maryland, TCU, Georgetown, Minnesota and LSU. According to Davis, Evans plans to visit local and state schools in the fall.
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Mintzer performs with University jazz groups, Dec. 1
Posted November 29, 2001; 11:54 a.m.
Grammy award winning saxophonist Bob Mintzer will take part in a performance of new jazz compositions at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
Performing with him will be the Princeton University Concert Jazz Ensemble , Jazz Ensemble II and Saxophone Quartet under the direction of Anthony D.J. Branker.
Tickets for University students are $5 for advance purchase from any member of the jazz ensembles. At the door, admission is $10 for University students, $5 for seniors and children under 12, and $20 for others. For more information, please call (609) 258-5000.
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Hi, i wanna make a nice topic for once :)
What lyrics to any song have a sentimental value to you?
I doesn't have to be paramore, anything at all. Just type them, and whatever they mean to you, if anything.
if you just think they're pretty lyrics then that'll do too :)
or something you can relate to?
Post the artist too, incase people are interested.
"I'm not coming back,
I've done something so terrible,
I'm terrified to speak but you'd expect that from me,
I'm mixed up, I'll be blunt,
Now the rain is just washing you out of my hair
and out of my mind,
I'm keeping an eye on the world
There's so many thousands of feet off the ground
I'm over you now, I'm at home in the clouds
Towering over you head" - Remembering Sunday by All Time Low & Juliet Simms.
It'll help people gain some knowledge is artists they don't know too well I suppose too.
Anywayy get going :]


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Focus on Funds
BlackRock Shares Hit New High; Expect Premium To Peers, MS Says
Shares of BlackRock (BLK) hit a new 52-week high on Wednesday, closing up 2%, or $5.18, to $249.57.
The stock was losing ground after hours. The stock reached its previous 52-week high of $247 on Feb. 15. Morgan Stanley analysts Matthew Kelley and Thomas Whitehead, who met with BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink recently, reiterated their Outperform rating on BlackRock stock Wednesday.
They have a price target of $286.
They argue BlackRock should trade at a roughly 2% premium to peers. That would translate to a price-to-earnings multiple of 15.6 times, versus a peer average closer to 15.2 times, according to their report issued Wednesday morning. The rationale is that BlackRock has produced compound annual growth in earnings of around 12% from 2010 through 2012. Competitor Franklin Resources (BEN) boosted earnings close to 15% on a compound basis while the compound annual growth rate for Legg Mason (LM) earnings was negative in the same period. Should they all trade in the same ballpark?
Morgan Stanley gives BlackRock props for aggressively pursuing growth in retail and institutional business, and Kelley and Whitehead write that,
- iShares has regained share of ETF flows; M&A and fixed income penetration should drive future growth, and
- Blackrock has significant potential for margin expansion above a 40%+ target as its passive-investment offerings become a larger piece of assets under management.
"Investor meetings with BlackRock's CEO leave us more optimistic that the stock should re-rate further and trade at a premium to peers (vs current discount). With 5-6% organic base fee rate growth targets via inflows and fee rate accretion and operating leverage associated with iShares platform growth, we forecast 14% EPS CAGR from 2012-14."
The bear case, for the record would bring the stock to $189:
"Net outflows (-2%) as investors de-risk substantially. Investors pull out of equities (mainly active), with fixed income ETF inflows a partial offset. Equity market down 2%. Expenses fall 11% from base, op. margin drops to 40%. Capital requirements and uncertainty (related to MMF reform or potential SIFI designation). Price target via 13x bear earnings per share + 11% cost of capital.


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23rd January 2012 04:15 PM #1
What's the best time to cut the cord after birth?
With my 4th birth, I remember very specifically waiting about a half hour before the midwife decided to clamp and cut the cord. Every so often she would touch the cord to see if it was still pulsating, and it was, so we just waited in the warm water. We wanted to be sure that baby got all of the good red blood cells that she was entitled to before cutting the cord.
Most doctors will clamp and cut right away, but more and more evidence is proving that if you wait to cut the cord, that babies have less problems.
How long did your doctor wait to cut the cord with your babies? Here's a wonderful water birth where you'll actually hear the mum (who is a doctor) do an "educational moment" after the birth, where she explains about how important it is to allow the cord to finish pulsating before cutting it.
5th February 2012 01:19 AM #2
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That is a lovely birth video and truly amazing. It is so neat that she shares some educational information after the birth, and she looks absolutely wonderful. I enjoyed seeing her little one come to see the new baby and her family looks so happy. I have also heard a lot more about waiting to cut the cord. We did not wait as long as I would have liked, but I have learned more about it since having my last baby.
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Wow, amazing video. I soo love it! Thinking of a water birth for my next pregnancy perhaps. :-)


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I like Yardley's explanation!
Maybe that $100 can be donated to John Edward's legal defense fund! What a scum-bag! Latest now, is he tried to get a staffer to take the fall of paternity for him!! That tells me he KNEW he was the dad long ago. What does he think?? The whole world is his courtroom, where lawyers can distort and manipulate the truth into whatever thier little world needs? That is a young boy, that will grow up and play ball, and have friends, and wonder who is Daddy is someday. To barter and manipulate like that deserves a very deep, HOT, special cubby hole in HELL!
I may have been branded a liberal by some on this forum, and I may decry name-calling.....but let me be the first to say that worthless SOB deserves MORE than any misery that comes his way. They ought to lock him up with Larry Craig and a jar of Viagra in a bathroom stall. How that B-tard can show his face in public and wear a smile is beyond comprehension.
sorry, off my box regards,
He should have been home taking care of his wife and family!!
No debate!!
Been there, done that!!
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