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Review: TVS Phoenix 125
TVS takes another shot at the bustling 125cc segment, pulls out no-nonsense commuter
The 125cc segment is a tough place to be, especially if you're not Honda or Bajaj. TVS has had its share of success in the 110cc segment with the TVS Star and in the premium segment with the Apache RTR series. The same can't be said about the 125cc segment, where it has had bad luck and legal trouble with its ill fated Flame. But TVS isn't throwing in the towel yet. The Phoenix 125 is its latest shot in this highly competitive segment.
With the Phoenix, TVS started from scratch. So the bike is all-new, not just a facelift on some existing model. The design follows a very conservative theme, with a basic commuter layout. The handlebar provides an upright seating position, and the soft, almost flat seat offers a fatigue-free ride.
The headlight shares the family look with those on other TVS bikes, like the Star 110, but by way of distinction, the Phoenix gets LED lights like the ones on the RTR 180 – although that design element is not very prominent in daylight. At night though, it gives the Phoenix its signature look.
The styling is plain Jane, but TVS has tried to compensate with the graphics and colour palette. As you can see from our test bike, the Phoenix gets a vibrant choice of colours, metallic lime green being the most eye-catching. The rest of the bike is draped in black, like the engine and alloy wheels. There are optional disc brakes if you want better stopping power. All of which adds up to make the Phoenix stand out in a parking lot.
The instrument cluster is all-digital. We'd have liked a rev meter, and speed displayed in digital numerals as opposed to the bar graph, which is difficult to read and not clearly visible in sunlight. Apart from basics like speed and fuel, the instrument cluster also has a 'low-battery' indicator and a 'service' indicator.
Thumb the starter and the vibrations are minimal. Riding around, the Phoenix feels nimble and light on its feet. The 125cc motor makes 10.8bhp and 10.8Nm. Add to that its 116kg weight and the Phoenix gets a decent power-to-weight ratio.
The gear changes are smooth but we're still not big fans of the all-up pattern that we find on so many of these commuters. Another thing we don't like is the absence of a fifth gear. TVS says most of the people buying the Phoenix will ride them in the city, where a fifth gear is rarely used. Thanks for being thoughtful TVS, but please, let customers decide where and when they want to use a higher gear.
Otherwise, the gears are well sorted and the Phoenix can putter around in third gear at speeds ranging from 20kph all the way to 60kph. In fourth, you can push the bike all the way to its top speed of 95kph.
We didn't get a chance to test the fuel figures on the Phoenix but TVS claims it'll return 67kpl. Which we find hard to believe. In the real world, where the Phoenix will be ridden, expect a more realistic 45-50kpl.
When you're not pushing the Phoenix to its top speed, the ride is good. Even at 80kph, the bike feels stable and well planted, thanks to the series spring technology used for the rear shock absorbers. The series spring is TVS's homegrown technology – not marketing jargon like 'body balance'.
TVS says the series spring offers a 40 per cent better ride than a conventional suspension. This is achieved thanks to the longer suspension and the two layers of spring stacked one on top of the other.
While the company has boiled everything down to graphs and numbers, we think the series spring works very well, making sure the major shocks are absorbed by the suspension, and not the rider's back.
Overall, there are some things we expect in a bike that retails in excess of Rs 50,000. The Phoenix has all that you might need from a bike in this segment, but it doesn't have something to set it apart from the current crop of commuter bikes. Which is why it's hard to see this bike on top of someone's shopping list.
The numbers
124.5cc, single-cylinder, 4M 10.8bhp, 10.8Nm, 67kpl*, 0-60kph: 6.3sec*, 95kph, 116kg, Rs 53,000 (ex-showroom, Chennai)
The verdict
A straightforward commuter bike. What you see is what you get. With a little more attitude and style, it would've stood out of the commuter crowd.
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Dan Radcliffe on "Deathly Hallows" film, "Equus" Run, and More in New Interviews
Nov 28, 2008
There are two new clips online this evening thanks to DanRadcliffe.com from cable network E! programming that feature actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) discussing a number of subjects, including his role in the play Equus, the upcoming filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a recent auction of a pair of jeans from his role in Equus, and his thoughts on Harry Potter co-star Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory), who is now enjoying much fanfare in the Twilight films. First, in this clip from the Daily 10, Dan discusses his role as Alan Strang in the play Equus and relates his feelings about the kind of influence performing on stage can have on budding actors. The young actor then goes on to talk about what it will be like filming the Seventh Film after spending nearly half of his life on the Harry Potter set and of actor Robert Pattinson in regards to his recent Twilight fame. The second clip features Dan talking about the auction of a pair of jeans worn by him during the run of Equus, as well as other articles of clothing donated from his stage wardrobe.
As readers will remember, Dan, along with fellow Potter actor Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon), are currently in the Broadway revival of Equus at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City. More information on performances and tickets can be found at the official website.
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Students to Perform Joint Piano Recital
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Two University of Mount Union students will perform a joint piano recital on Wednesday, April 6 at 8 p.m. in Presser Recital Hall.
Brittni Roach, junior music performance major of Hartville, Ohio and Courtney Gazda, junior music education major of Parma, Ohio, will perform works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms and Frederic Chopin, among others.
Roach is a member of the Alliance Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Strings, Tuscarawas Philharmonic, Mu Phi Epsilon (music honorary), Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association (OCMEA), Association of Women Students (AWS) and Alpha Lambda Delta. Upon graduation, she plans to further her education in the field of music history.
Gazda is a member of the Mount Union Choir, Mu Phi Epsilon (music honorary) and Women's Chorus. She is also the recipient of Charles A. Linaberger '62 Endowed Choir Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year. In May, Gazda will travel to Italy with the Mount Union Choir for its international tour, and plans to pursue a master's degree in conducting upon graduation.
The performance is free and open to the public. Presser Recital Hall is located within Cope Music Hall on the corner of Union Avenue and Simpson Street on Mount Union's campus. For more information, call Mount Union's Department of Music at (330) 823-2180.


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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Acknowledging the Buffalo Bills have spent a portion of this season spinning their wheels, coach Chan Gailey maintains that the team is headed in the right direction — and he's already making plans for next year.
"Now, we don't have many wins to show for it at this point, but I believe we can get there," Gailey said Monday. "And I have a great deal of confidence in the direction we're headed."
Gailey was forthright in assessing the state of his team. And he didn't shy away from answering questions regarding his job security in the face of mounting criticism now that the Bills (5-8) are all but mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for a 13th straight season.
"When you don't win, all that stuff comes up. We know that," Gailey said. "We haven't gotten over the hump. We're close. ... To me, we're a better football team than we were three years ago when we got here."
Optimism aside, Gailey is disappointed by how the offense has sputtered over the past month. And he's unhappy with how the team has faltered in failing to close out victories.
The Bills, who "host" Seattle (8-5) at Toronto this weekend, are coming off a 15-12 loss to St. Louis in which they squandered the lead in the final minute. Rams quarterback Sam Bradford directed a 14-play, 84-yard drive capped by a 13-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Gibson with 48 seconds left.
That was reminiscent of a 35-34 loss to Tennessee on Oct. 21 in which the Titans scored the go-ahead TD with 1:03 remaining.
The Bills are 15-30 since Gailey took over in 2010. This season's record is a considerable disappointment based on the high expectations the Bills raised after signing free-agent defensive end Mario Williams to a six-year, $100 million deal in March.
Fans and members of the media are faulting Gailey.
Jerry Sullivan of The Buffalo News called for Gailey to be fired in a column in Monday's edition. WGR-Radio, the team's broadcast partner, posted a poll on its website asking whether a coaching change is necessary.
Gailey has at least one year left on his contract and general manager Buddy Nix has insisted he has no intention of firing the coach. Nix explained that maintaining continuity is important for a team playing under its fifth head coach since Hall of Famer Marv Levy retired following the 1997 season.
Bills players maintain their support for Gailey.
"Those people who want him fired, they must not understand football, including yourself," running back C.J. Spiller said, referring to a reporter who suggested Gailey should be fired. "He's my coach, and I've got his back."
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is fully behind Gailey, too, and also took exception to a reporter's line of questioning.
"I don't know what you want me to say," Fitzpatrick said. "There's still belief in this locker room. I know you don't believe, which is fine. But there's still belief in this locker room in each other."
Gailey has been second-guessed for under-utilizing Spiller, who was limited to just seven carries — only three in the second half — against St. Louis. That's despite Spiller averaging 6.55 yards per attempt, the NFL's highest total through 13 games since Jim Brown averaged 6.61 in 1963 with the Cleveland Browns.
Gailey defended his decision to limit Spiller, saying his plan has been to split the duties evenly with co-starter Fred Jackson. Spiller will now get his opportunity to carry the load with Jackson set to miss the rest of the season after spraining his right knee against St. Louis.
Gailey was also criticized for mismanaging the clock in the final minute of the first half against the Rams.
Despite facing first-and-10 at the St. Louis 34 with 1:02 left, and having all three time outs, the Bills managed just 12 yards on three short passes and a run before settling for Rian Lindell's 40-yard field goal.
Even Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas expressed his disappointment in a message posted on his Twitter account. "Not good calls," Thomas wrote as the half ended.
Gailey defended his decisions by saying he was afraid to attempt a long pass for fear Fitzpatrick would be sacked. The Bills gave up five sacks on Sunday and had difficulty protecting the quarterback with two offensive linemen making their first NFL career starts in place of injured regulars.
The production on offense has dropped off. After averaging 24.4 points through the first seven games, Buffalo's averaged 19.67 over its past six.
"I don't want to make excuses. We're not getting the job done. And I'm responsible," Gailey said. "I expect us to do better. And I plan for us to do better."


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Canadian International College - Cairo Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Canadian International College - Cairo Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Egypt View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message WordsmithyJoined: 28 Jun 2010Posts: 7Location: Riyadh Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:28 am Post subject: Canadian International College - Cairo I have a possibility for moving to Cairo (from Riyadh) to teach at CIC but I'm not finding much information either about the school's reputation or living conditions in Cairo. Having lived in central Riyadh for two years in less than luxurious but quite liveable conditions, I'm somewhat familiar with Middle East teaching, culture and customs. Can anyone advise on whether CIC is reputable and, just as important, can I find a nice place to live on the $500/month living allowance? (I have the option of living in school-supplied housing too). I"m really really tired of the gender-segregated life in the Magic Kingdom but I don't need a mansion. One of my Cairo non-teaching friends suggested Maadi as a place to live --but not for $500. I'm open to thoughts, suggestions and advice. Back to top veiledsentimentsJoined: 20 Feb 2003Posts: 17561Location: USA Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:29 pm Post subject: I haven't heard of them, but visited their website to see where it is located. You really need to communicate with a current teacher. Personally I would start out in their housing. Then, once you learn the lay of the land... locations... prices... traffic patterns... you can decide if you want to venture out on your own to find a flat. From the map, Maadi may be too long a commute and very likely (almost certainly) out of your price range. The challenges of living in Cairo are quite different from those of Riyadh. Egypt is a "third world" country - or whatever we call these countries these days. Things tend to be ramshackle and as we always said, "every day in Cairo is an adventure." Some love it, but many hate it and can't cope. I loved it... my favorite city in the world, but many consider me completely "mejnoon" for even saying such a thing. I only noted coordinator jobs on their website, but if and when you apply there, I would insist on being able to talk/email with some current teachers. VS Back to top WordsmithyJoined: 28 Jun 2010Posts: 7Location: Riyadh Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:02 pm Post subject: Candian Interrnational College Thanks VS, A friend of mine from the States mentioned something similar and I had wondered whether it would be appropriate to ask to talk to current staffers. I like the idea of a college with Canadian affiliations but I was surprised that there were no pictures on their website showing the campus (other than closeups of students) or their location. Lots of pictures of their Canadian affiliates and fun places to go in Egypt. But don't underestimate Riyadh in the lack-of-infrastructure department! One day they may get around to installing sidewalks and there's even talk of a public transportation system. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Egypt All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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With the year's first major snowfall, Northwestern Medicine cardiovascular experts are warning people to take to take it easy while shoveling. Those with known heart disease should be especially careful.
Clinical chief of cardiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Charles Davidson says "shoveling show is very strenuous physical activity that puts a high degree of stress on the heart and its circulation."
Davidson says that in people at risk of heart disease, shoveling snow "may be putting them at risk for very serious heart problems including heart attacks."
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Fiftyshadesofhay Gets Up To Win Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
BALTIMORE, 05-17-13– Karl Watson, Michael E. Pegram & Paul Weitman's Fiftyshadesofhay closed with a rush to claim a narrow victory in the 89th running of the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Pimlico Race Course.
Trained by Bob Baffert, the daughter of Pulpit rated off the pace under jockey Joel Rosario before launching an outside stretch run and reeling in Marathon Lady by a neck at the finish. Fiftyshadesofhay ran the 1 1/8-mile stakes for 3-year-old fillies in 1:52.73. Toasting, who pressed the pace under Javier Castellano, finished third.
Emollient, the 4-5 favorite ridden by Mike Smith, had trouble leaving the starting gate and was never a serious factor during a sixth-place finish.
Fiftyshadesofhay broke her maiden at Hollywood Park last year and won the San Ysabel (G3) at Santa Anita in January. She most recently finished third in the Santa Anita Oaks (G1) on April 6.
Fiftyshadesofhay paid $6.60.
Bob Baffert (trainer, Fiftyshadesofhay, winner)– "I wasn't sure turning for home because I told Rosario that she usually runs 1-2-3, but ride her the way you feel you should ride her. Rosario sort of did his own thing today, but it was the right thing."
Joel Rosario (jockey, Joel Rosario, winner)– "It was kind of a perfect trip, but she was kind of slowing a little bit from the dirt in her face. I got her on the outside and she looked like she was really comfortable. Right when I went past the three-eighths pole before turning for home, she kind of got away from me a little bit. I was kind of worried about it, but she was able to get it back together and she kept going. Bob (Baffert) told me, 'She's just one-paced, so keep her going.' So I think it was a little bit better to keep her on the outside. When I passed the sixteenth-pole I could see that the horse in front of me was backing up a little. That's when I felt better.
Steve Hobby (trainer, Marathon Lady, 2nd)– "She ran huge. She ran her tail off. She had a great trip. I don't know what we could have done any different.
Robby Albarado (jockey, Marathon Lady, 2nd)– "I had a lot of horse under me the entire race. Something must have happened to Mike's (Smith) filly (Emollient) in the gate, because I thought she'd be up front. I found myself lying third and very comfortable at every point. I thought I had it won until right before the wire."
Javier Castellano (jockey, Toasting, 3rd)– "She was great today. They put the blinkers on her and she pulled me all the way. I'm happy with what she did against the best 3-year-olds in the country. She stepped up and showed us her class today."
Bill Mott (trainer, Emollient, 6th) "She had a pretty good stumble leaving the gate, which didn't help. Obviously, she got back a little further and had to overcome that. It looked like to me she might have been fighting that racetrack. The main track may not be her best surface, so you might see her try the turf course next time."
Mike Smith (jockey, Emollient, 6th)– "She stumbled out of the gate really bad, and she caught her leg. It was pretty much over for us after that."
About Pimlico Race Course
Historic Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness® Stakes, the middle jewel in horse racing's famed Triple Crown, first opened its doors on October 25, 1870, and is the second oldest racetrack in the United States. Pimlico has played host to racing icons and Baltimoreans have seen the likes of legendary horses such as Man o' War, Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Affirmed and Cigar thunder down the stretch in thrilling and memorable competition. For more information on Pimlico, visit www.pimlico.com.
Pimlico Race Course is a Stronach Group company, North America's leading Thoroughbred racetrack owner/operator. The Stronach Group racetracks include Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park & Casino, Golden Gate Fields, Portland Meadows, Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the world-famous Preakness. The company owns and operates the Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida and is one of North America's top race horse breeders through its award-winning Adena Springs operation. The Stronach Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of pari-mutuel wagering systems, technologies and services. Its companies include AmTote, a global leader in wagering technology; Xpressbet, an Internet and telephone account wagering service; and Monarch Content Management, which acts as a simulcast purchase and sales agent of horseracing content for numerous North American racetracks and wagering outlets. The Stronach Group is also a major producer of televised horse racing programming through its HRTV cable and satellite network and is North America's premier supplier of virtual online horse racing games, as well as a leading producer of social media content for the horseracing industry.


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Stage to Screen: Historic Theaters of the North
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A brand new documentary from WDSE WRPT tells the history of some of the most storied theaters in Northern Minnesota. "Stage to Screen: Historic Theaters of the North" takes a look back to the earliest years of settlement in the region, when hard working lumberjacks and miners came to town for some entertainment. From the Iron Range towns of Virginia and Hibbing, to Superior Street in Duluth, theaters large and small, lavish and basic opened to serve the growing population.
"Stage to Screen" recalls some of the theaters that have faded into history, and others that continue showing movies decades after construction. Early in the twentieth century, "moving pictures" became the rage, and by the 40's and 50's going to the movies was part of the American way of life. And historic theaters now shuttered in Duluth and Virginia may one day re-open and find new life as cultural and arts centers.
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Valley City State University's online Master of Education program earned national rankings in U.S.News & World Report's first-ever edition of Top Online Education Programs. Appearing in the category "Graduate Programs - Education," VCSU's is the only program offered by a North Dakota college or university to be ranked in this category.
"This honor reaffirms the outstanding quality of our teacher education program and the national reputation the program has earned," said Dr. Steve Shirley, president of VCSU. "Our faculty and staff have worked tirelessly in building a program that is highly accessible, is of high quality, and meets the needs of education professionals throughout North Dakota and beyond. This latest national recognition is a clear sign of their success."
In this first year of publication, U.S. News surveyed all 1,053 regionally accredited institutions it determined offered at least one master's level program in education in 2010. It only considered programs with at least 80 percent of their course content available online and which could supply a full academic year's worth of data (161 institutions). The ranking indicators applied some of the standards used for traditional schools plus new measures specific to online programs. The indicators in which VCSU's program received a national ranking include:
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More information on the rankings is available at http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education.
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Morehouse Alternative School will host their Back to School Night at 5 p.m. Aug. 27. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, call MAS at 283.3417. The school is located at 1607 Martin Luther King South.
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I don't know what it is about doing my nails that I find so boring; I think it's the issue of drying time and how it always, one way or another ends up slightly smudged, or with some cat hair on it, or with duvet marks embedded on the surface. Doing your nails properly takes time; not tons of time but time nonetheless, so I am all for quick, easy to use polish.
On the Korean market there have been a lot of this trio nail polish sets (especially from Etude House) and the idea is that you layer the three colours. They have quite a few variations now although they are all quite natural looking. I bought two sets from their Party Queen Graduation Nails range in Gold and Pink:
I paid about £6.50 each for these sets so they are quite good value since you get 3 polishes. I am sure they are even cheaper at Korean retail price.
The polishes look just like standard Etude House Petit Darling range, they are full size….
There's a guide at the back of the box on how to apply the polish – the pale sheer shimmery base colour first, the glittery shade on the middle and the super glittery chunky polish on the tips.
The finished result is graduated glittery nails.
This is easy peasy for people who do their nails a lot – for me, well I can mess up anything when it comes to my nails. I am hoping the shades just blend away so it doesn't look too obvious!
The gold set:
The pink set:
So I tried this and you know, it's not too bad. Even with me being as bad as I am at doing nails, I got a decent enough effect from it and from a distance you can't see where I just slapped on shade no. 2! I can see why they are sheer delicate colours now, so it's not too obvious where the new colour starts.
My main criticisms of Etude House polishes is that they seem to take an age to dry, can be somewhat thick, and without a top coat won't last more than 2/3 days.
Pink nail and gold nail:
These don't take too much effort to do and the result is pretty. You can of course just pick 3 shades that sort of go from your own collection and use that instead 🙂
What do you think? Is this your kind of thang? Would you buy these sets?
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The good news regarding Shannon Brown entails Mitch Kupchak's optimism that the Lakers will reach a deal and re-sign him. The bad news regarding Brown entails that there's no noise beyond crickets, as he's had to wait while the Lakers assemble their roster. Yet even with the free agent signings of Matt Barnes, Steve Blake and Theo Ratliff, Kupchak expects that the high-profile dunker will remain a Laker. I view that as a good move should it happen, though I'll admit I wonder how the minutes will be allocated given the off-season additions. But that's a topic for another day.
While Laker fans wait for the news to happen, they can at least enjoy the memorable dunks Brown has entertained them with for the past two seasons. It's not something Brown strictly wants to be known for and he wants to develop more parts to his game. And he quickly found out he couldn't channel those highlight reels into the 2010 NBA Dunk Contest. But hey, he'll admit the slams have given him a high profile. Hence, LetShannonDunk.com.
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Nature's distress call is getting louder, new report shows
According to WWF Global Climate and Energy Initiative leader Samantha Smith, the report gives more clarity on the science and increased certainty about the causes of climate change.
"More than 800 scientists from around the world have contributed to writing a compelling scientific account of the state of the earth. The report is going to underscore a terrifying reality – that the earth is warming at an alarming rate and that these temperature changes are already having serious consequences for both people and planet," she says.
Our natural world is sending a distress signal and we're ignoring it at our own peril. But if governments act now, comprehensively and immediately, they will be able to do something to change the dangerous path we are on, she says.
"The energy sector is the main culprit causing runaway climate change – but it also contains the solution to this challenge. We expect this report to confirm again that burning fossil fuels is driving dangerous climate change. Extraction of fossil fuels is also increasingly a driver for direct loss of biodiversity. But at the same time, renewable energy provides a straightforward, proven and increasingly affordable and safe solution, with far fewer direct impacts."
If we are to follow the science, then we have to stop investing in fossil fuels and increase investment in sustainable renewable energy. WWF is calling on investors and financiers around the world to end their support for coal and to increase investments in sustainable, renewable energy, including energy access for the poor.
"Getting a future where our economies are powered by renewable energy is not only within reach but is the only option we have if we are to leave a sustainable world to our children."


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What makes it the best yet? I wanna play it :/
Just played the demo, what do you guys think of it?
I say its the best yet, but still more things needs to be addresses to make it seem real. Such instead of saying Mile Wallace they say number 17, that sucks to me.
2013-1014 is the season the Pelicans fanbase grows!!!!
What makes it the best yet? I wanna play it :/
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I saw the career modes and those look great to be honest, but I think they rank medicore players too high or up and comers too high. Like Jay Cutler being a high 80's or Cam Newton already being an 89? Seems kind of silly. Not sure how Colston is ranked as high as he is either. Think there needs to be more distance between the top teir of players, Brees (98) Brady (98) Rodgers (99) than the second teir E. Manning (97 WHAT?) Roeth (95) etc.
"I don't know if people know I dislocated my pinkie finger. And [Tyreke] told me, 'You wanna go home or you wanna be here?' I want to be here. And he said, 'All right, then go tape it up and let's play. Let's go. We not stoppin' at no stores. Straight gas. That's what we do, just keep going.'"
It looks better than the past years and I like yelling at the Kinect to make the players audible and change routes. I hated Madden last year but this demo is way better
I'm Going get the game midnight release! Can't wait to destroy fools with the Texans
Teams:New Orleans Hornets(Pelicans) & Houston Texans
It plays pretty good, but what kills it for me is the amount of things EA took out of it. Not being able to import draft classes from NCAA 13 is a killer for me. Only being able to control one team in franchise or "Connected Careers" seems to be a big step back. The only way to have a multi player franchise is to do it online. No more having a couple friends over and running a franchise. Each person in a franchise has to have his/her own console and run it online. Not being able to customize the rosters or ratings or have a custom playbook in franchise is another killer for me. The things EA did with the new franchise mode(called Connected Careers) seem pretty cool, but with the amount of stuff taken out, I can't justify spending the $60 on basically a beta version of Madden this year. The game does play and look good, but I think I'm going to pass on it this year. When EA puts back in the features(which they'll probably try to claim as "all new" features), I'll be back, but until then, it's Madden 12 for me.
EA found it appropriate to put a generic coach in the place of Sean Payton even though he's still the head coach of the Saints. Instant turn off to me but I'll probably still buy it I'm ashamed to say.
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How have the PATs drafted in recent years? Yet, they still win all the time. Why? Cause they have cap flexibility. No one is bigger then the team. Even the high price bust FAs (A. Thomas) caused them lil damage. B/c they structured the contracts to protect the team. That's how you run a solid organization.
Izdik probably had to accept the Revis trade as a condition of accepting the GM position. However, trading Revis changed the way the Jets approached this draft, how they are building the roster and most importantly, a Revis-led defense has been the only challenge to the Pats in the division.
Don't view the roster the same way you do. Prior to the trade, IMO the offense was deficient and deserving considerable attention. After the trade, IMO the defense became deficient and it ended up costing the top picks.
In any event, get your view and you started a good post. Certainly better than most on JI.
I don't think after the REvis trade there was any way to fill all the holes we have. That is going to take 2 offseasons. I just think we got a great start and am looking forward to this new direction.
I mean, I understand its not the SB trophy, but they've been damn good.
I mean, I heard Rex make a statement that made me cringe the other day. He said that he has more playoff wins then Bellicheck since he's been here.
I laugh cause the reason he has won more playoff games is cause they barely make the playoffs and have to win 3 games each year to get to the super bowl. lol.


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April 27, 2012, 10:15 am
Google "zerg rush," fight off O's in company's nod to StarCraft
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Google paid homage to the StarCraft franchise today with the addition of a new Easter egg.
If you search "zerg rush" in Google, an army of O's will invade your screen, trying to destroy all of the links on the page. To fight, you have to rapidly click on each O to destroy them.
At the end of the game, the O's come together to for "GG" – gamer code for "good game." You can then share your score on Google+.
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If you asked football fans across Europe who were the hottest young strikers to be watching over the next few years, it is unlikely many of them would mention Wilfried Bony.
Yet the man from the Ivory Coast has been setting the Eredivisie alight over the past season and now the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked to the player who has scored 26 league goals this season.
Is all this hype justified, though?
The Dutch top division is certainly a step below Europe's best leagues and it is well known that the defending on show is far from the top ability.
And while it is easy to point to the likes of Luis Suarez, it is even easier to point to the likes of Afonso Alves and Majeta Kezman.
Bony started his career in his native Ivory Coast before moving to Sparta Prague, initially on loan and then permanently. He was hardly sensational in the Czech Republic but his goal ratio - 22 league goals in 59 appearances - was enough to persuade Vitesse to splash out £3.5m in order to bring him to Holland.
He took time to settle in his first season, but in his first full campaign with the club - last season - he managed a very respectable 17 goals in 30.
However, it is this season that he has really come to the fore. With 26 goals in 24 appaearances so far, Bony is the top scorer in the Eredivisie and the main reason Vitesse are putting in such a strong showing for a Champions League place.
He may not be gifted with a plethora of speed but his tremendous strength means he is more than a match for most centre backs and his aerial ability is superb. He is also very good mentally. His awareness of what is around him and his reading of the game allow him to make some excellent runs.
Bony's finishing is also very good, but the main concern for any club looking to bring him into one of the top divisions in Europe would be his experience. He hasn't produced any real standout performances for Vitesse in Europe or for the Ivory Coast and that suggests he may struggle in a league with greater defensive standards.
On the face of it Bony looks like an extremely tempting prospect, but at this stage in his career it is perhaps too early to know whether he'll be a Suarez or an Alves.
While it looks like he could be the former, it is too tricky to know, especially with the Dutch league.
Last season's top scorer, Bas Dost, is currently struggling in Germany for Wolfsburg so we will have to wait and see with Bony.
It is looking increasingly likely he'll move in the summer; his potential to succeed, however, is less clear.
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Three-week probe nets arrest of two
— A three week investigation by the Honesdale Borough Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two people.
The two are alleged to have been involved with at least three residential burglaries and five thefts from motor vehicles, according to acting chief Ron Kominski.
Mark Delade, 22, of Dingmans Ferry and a 17-year-old juvenile were both arrested Monday following the investigation.
Kominski said that during the investigation, officers determined the two were allegedly breaking into homes and cars on Ridge Street in Honesdale. He said that in most cases, only money was taken from the victims.
The duo were arrested without incident on Russell Street in Honesdale. It was also discovered that Delade was wanted on an outstanding warrant from the Pennsylvania State Police in Honesdale.
Delade will be charged with three counts of felony burglary, theft, receiving stolen property, theft from a motor vehicle, possession of heroin related to drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.
Delade is currently in the Wayne County Correctional Facility on the warrant obtained by the PSP.
The juvenile female was charged with three counts of burglary, theft from a motor vehicle and possession of heroin related to drug paraphernalia.
She has already been charged and, as a juvenile, was taken into custody by Wayne County Juvenile Probation officials and placed into a detention facility.
"Many hours and every officer in the Honesdale Police Department has had some part of this ongoing investigation," said Kominski. "I would like to thank all the members of the Honesdale Police Department in bringing this case to a close and serving justice to the victims."
Kominski said it is possible other victims have not reported possible crimes. If anyone has had their home or car burglarized in the Ridge Street area, they are urged to contact police at 570-253-1900.
Kominski reminds all borough residents to "please lock your homes and vehicles in an attempt to prevent these types of crimes."
Other burglaries
Honesdale police are investigating a second burglary which happened at Bold's Florist, 259 Willow Avenue.
According to police, sometime between 10 p.m and 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 24, someone entered the store after breaking open a side door.
Money was taken from the cash register and damaged phone lines were found inside the building.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Police also report a burglary on Olive Street in the borough.
Police were called to the area on Sept. 18 and it was determined that sometime between 8:45 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. someone entered the residence and rummaged through several rooms. Approximately $50 in cash was taken.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department. All calls are kept confidential.
Wreck investigation
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a recent crash and are planning to charge a driver accused of running another driver off the road.
According to police, Kristi Oran, 40, Wingdale, N.Y., was traveling east in a 2002 Kia Spectra at around 12:25 p.m. on Sept. 21 on the Owego Turnpike approaching the intersection with White Mills Road.
At the intersection, Oran was forced to brake hard and swerve for another vehicle which had pulled out from the White Mills Road and made a left turn in front of her to travel east on the turnpike.
Oran's vehicle skidded off the south shoulder and collided with a wood fence post.
Police spoke with two witnesses at the scene who provided troopers with the vehicle information and driver description. They also confirmed Oran's statements that the other vehicle pulled out from the stop sign without proper clearance causing her to swerve off the road.
Troopers then traveled to the home of John Pokorny of Hawley and conducted an interview. Troopers said a citation for "duties at a stop sign" will be filed in the district court.
Oran was not injured in the incident and she was wearing a seat belt.
Trooper Warner Jamison is the investigating officer.
Vandalism investigation
State police are also investigating an incident of criminal mischief in Dyberry Township.
According to police, sometime between Sept. 14 and 22, damage was done to a pair of kayak paddles left on the victim's property on Haines School Road.
The paddles were found damaged with red paint transfer on them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Honesdale at 570-253-7126.


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The GENES Blog (GEnealogy News and EventS): Top stories concerning ancestral research in Britain, Ireland, and their diasporas, from Irish born Scottish based professional family historian, author and tutor Chris Paton. Feel free to quote from this blog, but please credit The GENES Blog if you do so. To contact me please email chrismpaton @ outlook.com.
Sunday, 1 January 2012
GAA oral history project
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If you have not found an explanation of what GAA stands for, here is a start:ReplyDelete
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The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) (Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, [ˈkʊmˠən̪ˠ ˈl̪ˠuh.xlʲæsˠ ɡeːl̪ˠ]) is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders. The GAA also promotes Irish music and dance, and the Irish language.``
Many thanks - it's also bigger than the Catholic church in Ireland, so I suspect those with a vested interest will have a rough idea about it!ReplyDelete


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DEKALB -- Ben Averkamp scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers, and Loyola of Chicago pulled away in the second half for a 53-46 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Averkamp added 10 rebounds, as did Joe Crisman, for the Ramblers (4-2), and Cully Payne scored 10 points.
Akeem Springs led the Huskies (1-3) with 15 points but was just 6 of 16 from the field, part of a 30 percent overall effort for NIU.
After a tepid first half in which the teams combined for 11 field goals, Loyola came alive, shooting 56 percent from the floor after halftime. An 18-4 run, capped by a Jeff White layup with 7:19 to play, turned a tie game into a 43-29 Ramblers lead. Payne and White made five free throws in the final minute to seal the victory.
The victory moved Loyola ahead of NIU 17-16 in the all-time series, which dates to 1926.


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- Protect our oceans. "The fact that less than one percent of the world's oceans are covered by marine protected areas is a catastrophe waiting to happen," says Dan Laffoley, Chair of the World Commission on Protected Areas, Marine. "Just because these places are under water and not highly visible does not mean they should be ignored. It's time to expand marine protected areas and save our oceans from threats like over-fishing and climate change."
- Adapt to climate change. "Climate change is already happening so how we deal with it is a question that we cannot afford to ignore," says Carl Gustaf Lundin, Head of IUCN's Global Marine Programme. "The healthier oceans are, the better they will be able to deal with the effects of climate change, such as rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification."
- Bring some order to the high seas. "The high seas and deep ocean beyond national jurisdiction really are the last frontier when it comes to rules and regulations," says Kristina Gjerde, IUCN's High Seas Policy Advisor. "We need to identify and then protect biologically significant areas in these remote yet critical realms and we need to do it now."
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The Xi3 Piston was initially dubbed a "Steam Box," one of several TV-ready PCs being made by third-parties alongside Valve's own hardware. But in the wake of pre-orders starting over the weekend after being shown at SXSW, Valve is distancing itself from the hardware.
"Valve began some exploratory work with Xi3 last year," Valve's Doug Lombardi told Eurogamer, "but currently has no involvement in any product of theirs."
Valve was said to have invested in the hardware company when the Xi3 Piston was first announced, but the size and scope of the investment is unclear. Now that Lombardi is calling it "exploratory work," it seems the companies' connections were tenuous. Valve is still planning its own Linux-based hardware.


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During two days of "open" and "positive" talks in Charlotte, N.C., this week, the Southern Conference athletic directors went over the league's membership options backward and forward. They were good meetings, SoCon commissioner John Iamarino said, but did not yield a consensus on how the league should proceed.
The College of Charleston is leaving for the Colonial Athletic Association after this academic year, and Georgia Southern and Appalachian State are headed to Football Bowl Subdivision conferences as soon as they get offers they like.
The SoCon can look to add one or more teams now or it can wait to see what happens with teams both inside and outside the league as the NCAA Division I conference shuffle continues.
"There are supporters in both camps as to do we take a step now, regardless of what happens with App State and Georgia Southern, or do we wait to see how more of the sands wind up shifting?" Iamarino said after the meetings ended Wednesday.
While not disappointed, Iamarino said he was "kind of hoping that there might be more of a consensus position that could then go forward to the [SoCon] presidents."
The diversity (geographical, public vs. private, academic and athletic) within the league, he said, leads to a variety of perspectives on how to proceed.
"The discussions were very good, very open, and as you look at all the facets of this puzzle, there are no real easy answers," he said, adding that there was a positive tone to the discussions that had not been present at recent meetings.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga interim athletic director Laura Herron is in the camp of moving forward with bringing in new schools. She said the SoCon can't afford to wait on what App State and Georgia Southern do.
"If you don't [act], you leave yourself open to other conferences coming in and poaching because it will look like the Southern Conference isn't stable and is losing members," she said. "I'm for being proactive and going ahead."
While he wouldn't discuss specific schools that the SoCon is interested in, or are interested in the SoCon, Iamarino said the league has numerous options.
"We are in a good position because we suspect there are a good number of institutions that would help us in a number of ways, that do have interest, that have quietly expressed interest to me, and that would be receptive to a conversation," he said. "We do have some attractive options, I think, and at the right time we're going to exercise those options."
When that time will be, Iamarino couldn't say. The 11 remaining member institutions have to determine a direction for the league and until then, "we'll keep trying to move the ball down the field."


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I honestly still can't believe some of the things I read/heard/saw last week about Baltimore Ravens OT Bryant McKinnie.
If you missed it, McKinnie was not on the fall last week in Owings Mills during mandatory minicamp at the Under Armour Performance Center. When asked why McKinnie was not practicing, head coach John Harbaugh said "Bryant McKinnie is a guy that we held out just for conditioning purposes. We're going to probably continue to do that and continue to try and get him in good shape. I think practice-wise, he's just as well doing the conditioning part of it."
Let me start this post by saying I fully understand a few things. One is that Harbaugh has never felt the need to share more information than necessary about any of his players. Another is that the information was new to reporters, so asking follow up questions might not have seemed pertinent. I wasn't present at minicamp (media availability was scheduled during my radio show "The Reality Check" on AM1570 WNST.net each day) and was unable to fully grasp exactly what was going on.
With no media availability scheduled before the start of Training Camp, reporters felt it necessary to question Harbaugh later in the week for more information about McKinnie's status. Unfortunately the coach was again vague, offering "we will leave that between us. That's something that is an in-house type of thing right now. Bryant has done a good job, he's worked hard. It's not as simple as some of you guys want to make it. It's just a situation where we are going to do what is best for the team, what is best for Bryant. We want him here; there's no reason he wouldn't be here. He has worked hard, so you try to do what's most beneficial for every guy in every situation, and it's always individualized."
Now's the part where I offer some examples of various stories I've read about Bryant McKinnie.
Here's this from SI.com…
"Cut last season by the Vikings, Bryant McKinnie, who sat out Thursday's practice, may be on the verge of extending an ignominious streak. Here is a player who has a history of being overweight and struggled with the same problem last season. He also reportedly has financial problems, yet can't get into good enough shape to participate in minicamp. You have to question his commitment and when a team starts signing veteran offensive linemen and McKinnie gets held out of minicamp, it could be a sign of things to come."
And this from SB Nation…
"The Baltimore Ravens gave veteran left tackle Bryant McKinnie a $500,000 roster bonus earlier this spring, but now might be regretting the outlay of cash. McKinnie came to Baltimore after the Minnesota Vikings cut him last summer for reporting to camp overweight. The Ravens rounded him into shape and he had a pretty solid year, allowing the team to shift Michael Oher over to right tackle and solidify that side of the offensive line.
McKinnie reportedly was on his way to getting in good shape earlier this year, but the most recent news was that the team held him out of the mini-camp this past week for "conditioning reasons." This does not bode well for either the Ravens nor McKinnie.
Bryant is on the short end of a legal case where he defaulted on a $4 million loan he took out during the NFL Lockout last year and seriously needs a full season paycheck to pay it back. If he does not report to the Ravens Training Camp in six weeks in excellent shape, there is a very good chance that the team may decide to cut ties with him and let him go."
Allow me to be fair again for a second. The SI.com blurb was a clear re-write with no author attached. While SB Nation does have a handful of experienced journalists and columnists, their sites are still largely made up of part-time writers/editors with no actual experience truly covering a team.
So perhaps CSNBaltimore.com's veteran writer Ray Frager would be a better source.
"Offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie's conditioning issues have been a big part of the Ravens chatter over this week. There is speculation he is around that 400-pound summit that caused him to lose his job in Minnesota."
Maybe even the Baltimore Sun's Mike Preston would be a better option.
"The entire McKinnie episode is strange and you wonder if he is going to be around when training camp opens. Here is a player who has a history of being overweight and struggled with the same problem last season.
He also reportedly has financial problems, yet can't get into good enough shape to participate in minicamp. You have to question his commitment and when a team starts signing veteran offensive linemen and McKinnie gets held out of minicamp, it could be a sign of things to come."


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Chiming in a bit late here, but I agree that your friends were quite callous in not sticking up more for you. It sounded like you were put in several uncomfortable positions that evening, thanks to their actions (or lack thereof). It's good that (most of) your friends were apologetic. But if anything like this happens in future - eg, they change venues on you, at the last minute - I'd be inclined to simply go home, rather than go chasing all over town for them.
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Denver, Colo., Jul 26, 2012 / 12:09 pm (CNA).- A new, Denver-based candle business seeks to share the richness of the Bible while helping support the local pro-life community.
"As women who enjoy giving of our time, talents and treasures, we felt a calling to inspire others, as we have been inspired, to continue the journey with the written Word," co-owners Jewels Nutter and Shelly Saeman told CNA in a July 22 interview.
Nutter and Saeman head a unique business called Joshua Tree Candle & Soap Co., which endeavors to recapture an interest in the scriptures – among everyone from long-time Catholics to those who are new to the faith.
Saeman explained that each homemade candle depicts a Bible verse reference, with the goal of encouraging customers to look up the verses in the Bible themselves and engage in the narrative.
"Our hope is to spark in those who believe or those who want to believe a desire to learn more. A simple conversation that is sparked from what one reads because of one of our candles really can grow into a deeper relationship with Christ," Nutter added.
"That relationship for each and every one of us is the ultimate goal."
Both said that the inspiration for each candle arises from a variety of factors.
"Sometimes we start with a verse we really love, sometimes we start with the scent or sometimes we start with the color," Saeman said.
"Ultimately we are looking for a candle that in color and scent embodies the verse of the Bible."
The candle "Promised Land" from Deuteronomy 11:8-17, for example, smells of sandalwood and flowers and is color of soil which "represents the Israelites receiving the land after it was promised to them."
Aside from evangelization, another primary mission of the Joshua Tree business is to give back to the local community and support the pro-life cause.
As women and mothers, the two are dedicated to assisting the Lighthouse Women's Center which is located in Aurora, Colorado across the street from the second largest Planned Parenthood in the nation.
Saeman said that she was shocked to learn that there are twenty-eight babies aborted a day at that one facility.
"These babies are aborted by mother's that are terribly confused and afraid," she said.
"Lighthouse will be there to offer these young women options and hope," and "will be able to provide immediate life-giving choices to women in crisis – especially those who think abortion is their only option."
The company not only gives ten percent of its proceeds to the cause but also provides customers with the option to donate through the business' website. More information can be found at: http://www.joshuatreecandleandsoapco.com.


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July 16, 2013 > Research is Critical to Advancements in Joint Restoration
Editor's note: This is the second in a series of three articles about Washington Hospital's Institute for Joint Restoration and Research.The Institute for Joint Restoration and Research at Washington Hospital is dedicated to improving surgical outcomes and rehabilitation for patients undergoing knee or hip joint replacement. The ultimate goal is to increase the quality of care for joint replacement patients.The Institute was established by Washington Hospital in June 2012 to serve as a Center of Excellence with the goal of advancing the field of knee and hip joint replacement. The Institute is modeled on similar Centers of Excellence at other leading U.S. hospitals.Research is a key element of the Institute's work to meet this goal. Using research, the Institute's physicians study how to improve the surgery process itself with the least possible invasive surgical approach, to examine which types of implants produce the best results, and to evaluate what is the best approach to rehabilitation to decrease time in the hospital and outpatient rehabilitation time. Why is this research important? Joint replacement is a commonly performed medical procedure with more than 700,000 joint replacements performed annually in this country. Most persons know at least one other individual who has had a knee or hip replaced. As our population ages and individuals live longer and work to remain mobile and active, the incidence of joint replacement will continue to increase exponentially. Controlling the cost of medical care is one of the critical issues facing this country. Medicare, the primary insurance program for those over 65 years of age, is threatened with financial insolvency in a few years if medical costs are not contained. Cost containment is one of the highest priorities for hospitals as well as the government. At Washington Hospital, 80 percent of joint replacement patients have Medicare insurance. And while Medicare reimbursements to hospitals are not keeping up with the growth in medical costs, the gap between cost and reimbursements continue to widen. This means that hospitals must make every effort to contain costs while not reducing quality. The Institute at Washington Hospital not only helps advance the field of joint restoration, but its research also helps identify process improvements that yield efficiencies that are more cost effective. These efficiencies allow the hospital to continue to offer high quality joint replacement services to the residents of Washington Township Health Care District. Patients and physicians who choose the Institute for their joint replacement surgeries agree to participate in the research program. The research program is managed by Dr. John Dearborn and Dr. Alexander Sah, the Medical co-Directors of the Institute. These physicians oversee advanced research protocols that include randomized studies, changes in medication protocols and investigations into newer surgical methods. Drs. Sah and Dearborn regularly present their work at multiple national meetings each year, and also publish their reports in peer-reviewed journals. In this way, research from the Institute influences care throughout the nation. Because these two doctors alone perform more than 1,300 joint replacement procedures annually, the volume of Institute patients provides the research program adequate data to evaluate best practices. The Institute has established a multidisciplinary research approach to streamlining joint replacement care. This effort requires tremendous teamwork among physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists and administrative personnel. This team works together successfully to achieve its goal of improving care. The success of the Institute's program can be measured by the reputation it is establishing. In addition to district residents, the Institute draws patients from throughout the Bay Area and even from out of state. Many patients are referred by friends and acquaintances that have had a successful experience at the Institute.The Institute is housed on the Washington Hospital campus in the Center for Joint Replacement building, a 20,000 square-foot facility, licensed by the State of California, with all private patient rooms. In this new facility, patients recover post-operatively in one place and in an environment conducive to a speedy recovery in a group setting. The facility also includes a rehabilitation garden, an occupational rehabilitation kitchen and other design features that promote and facilitate patient recovery.As a Center of Excellence, the Institute is making a major contribution to Washington's Hospital's continuing goal of providing the very best care to the district's residents and to all others who come to the Institute for the innovative care available there.For additional information about the Institute for Joint Replacement and Research, please call (510) 818-7200


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A Kutztown University student was assaulted on campus March 13, a third assault incident in about a week.
�Last night we learned of the third assault on our campus in the past week,� wrote KU President F. Javier Cevallos in a email message sent to students this morning. �I am very concerned about the safety of our university and can understand the worry these recent incidents has caused all of us.�
On March 8, armed, masked men forced their way into a Deatrick Hall dorm room, searched the room, struck one of the occupants and left without taking anything.
The second incident, a Simple Assault previously classified as a Strong Arm Robbery, occurred March 10 about 2:45 a.m. outside Dixon Hall by the Market Place. According to police, a black male about 5�10 with a short black hair pushed and struck the victim. Nothing was taken.
The third incident, an Aggravated Assault, occurred on March 13 at about 9:40 p.m. at Bell Plaza South Campus. According to police, the victim was approached from behind by two African American males, one of which struck the victim. The victim fought back, and the second male then joined in the confrontation. One of the males pulled a knife and the victim continued to fight back. The alleged suspects then fled into Kutztown Borough. Police described the two suspects as being dressed in black hoodies, blue jeans, and an article of clothing that covered their face from their nose down. One was wearing tan Timberland boots.
�As a campus community, we cannot tolerate this behavior. We must work together to reclaim our campus and our personal safety,� wrote Cevallos.
Matthew Santos, director of University Relations, said the first two incidents may not have been random but it is too early in the investigation to determine if the third was random. Nothing was taken in all three incidents. When asked about the assaults having any relation to gang violence or fraternity hazing, Santos could not say if there was any relation but that police are looking into all possibilities.
The university has been receiving calls and emails from concerned parents and students.
�I think because we�ve had a series of three incidents in a week it certainly raised concerns for students and parents and the campus community in general,� said Santos.
He said KU always encourages the campus community to be vigilant about personal safety.
�You�re not immune to incidents in 2013,� he said.
When comparing KU and Kutztown Borough to similar university towns, Santos said the statistics show that Kutztown is a relatively safe area.
�When you see three incidents, it does raise concern,� Santos said.
Responding to concerns, Bob Watrous, Dean of Students, sent out an email message to students on March 12.
�Regardless of the situation, members of the university community will continue to be alerted when an alleged crime has occurred that poses a potential threat to personal safety. This is done so that everyone can take the proper steps to remain safe.�
In addition, Watrous wrote that the emailed alerts potentially allows the �KU family to assist in identifying the alleged perpetrators of these acts to campus police, so that they can address them and bring them to justice.�
He also advised the entire campus community to use caution regarding personal safety.
�These crimes are an affront to our sense of campus safety and it is up to all of us to do our part,� wrote Watrous. �No matter where you are -- on or off campus, at home, away on spring break -- be aware of your surroundings, walk with friends, and most importantly, report any suspicious activity to police. Ultimately, we are all stakeholders in helping to prevent and solve crime.�
Campus Police are working closely with the Pennsylvania State Police to actively investigate the situation. State Police are second responders for KU, which is located in Maxatawny Township.
KU will be increasing security patrols on campus starting tonight, March 14, and are looking into long-term security improvements as well.
Santos said the University is asking students to be vigilant and help by reporting any suspicious activity.
If a witness to a crime, students are encouraged to contact police as soon as possible. Crimes can be reported anonymously to Campus Police on campus by dialing 3TIPS. Off campus call Berks Crime Alert at 1-877-373-9913.
�Please keep your personal safety in mind when you are out on campus and in the borough tonight and in the future,� wrote Cevallos. �While Kutztown has long been considered a safe place, it only takes inappropriate behavior by a few individuals to tarnish that reputation. Be sure to walk together in groups, use our police escort service if you are alone, and report any suspicious activity to the police.�
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the University Police at 610-683-4001. Confidential information can be given by dialing extension 610-683-TIPS or 610-683-8477.


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WESTMONT – Local 7-Eleven convenient stores are celebrating the company's birthday Thursday, July 11.
The stores are giving away free small Slurpees from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for as long as supplies last.
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Editing out lens spots in Post - Seeking Advice
Posted 10 January 2006 - 10:30 PM
I have heard that Final Cut Pro may have plug-ins to do this. Who, where and how much does something like this cost? How difficult is it to impliment? How good is the finished product?
Posted 10 January 2006 - 11:06 PM
You can export the video clip section out as a filmstrip and then import into Photoshop, remove the problem on each frame, then export back the filmstrip into your editing program. Its called rotoscoping & you can do it with After Effects as well.
Yep it takes alot of time.
Best way is to make sure your lens is clear, treat it as the same importance as turning the camera on. If the camera is not on you cannot film, if the lens is not clear you cannot film.
Posted 11 January 2006 - 08:07 AM
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Posted 11 January 2006 - 03:16 PM
Posted 11 January 2006 - 03:25 PM
Best way is to make sure your lens is clear, treat it as the same importance as turning the camera on. If the camera is not on you cannot film, if the lens is not clear you cannot film.
Out of interest what do you use for cleaning your lenses while underwater? Cheers, Simon
Posted 11 January 2006 - 05:42 PM
You can add a spare inflator hose to your first stage reg with one of those bendy air cleaning nozzels on the end. Just zap the lens underwater with that to blow all the bubbles-dust off or just use your hand by waving it infront of the lens.
Never touch the lens nor wipe it to dry, only dap it to dry or with a clean soft lens cloth to clean or go to GATES and get their lens dome cleaner. Even a small stratch will show up when shoting up into the sunlight underwater.
You can also get some wide clear sticky tape and lightly stick it on the lens then peel it off to clean the lens of fingerprints-dust etc. Then use a soft clean lens cloth and compresed air to blow any fluff off. Give the cloth a blast of air before touching the lens with it to get any dust particales off it. I have a scuba tank with air nozzel just for it.
Your lens should be clean before you get into the water and shampoo on the wet lens or lots of good old spit will help with water beed.
Good Luck
Posted 11 January 2006 - 07:27 PM
"Journalism is what someone else does not want printed, everything else is public relations."
"I was born not knowing, and have only had a little time to change that here and there.
Posted 11 January 2006 - 10:43 PM
Drew, I'll check out Commotion. Was a Pinnacle product...wonder if Avid is keeping it alive...will check into this.
Also, I just heard of another useful technique for dealing with spots. Apparently you place a second video on the timeline of the same background color. You then adjust the size and position to align with the spot position. Set the opacity so it just barely hides the spot and soften the edges. When darker objects (fish, reef, etc) intersect with the spot, you key frame the opacity to transparent and back again. Given I am still waiting on my HD editing system, I have not tried this yet. I'll let you know how it works.
Posted 11 January 2006 - 11:08 PM
This ideal solution would be if I could create a video mask the same color of the background and key frame the birghtness. The mask would need to be the same shape of the spot and then make the remaining part of the video completely transparent. Any thoughts?
Posted 12 January 2006 - 01:06 PM
Cheers, Simon
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Posted 16 January 2006 - 05:49 AM
Once you have the frames in Photoshop, sometimes the clone tool is very good at covering up mistakes. I have not done it the way you are trying now.
With transporting I either have it in the pelican box I got with the housings or in some type of other box for the journey making sure that the lens is not resting or touching on anything even with the neoprene cover on. Lightly stick some sticky tape on it then peel it off when you get there even gladwrap would work, hey I just thought of that, will try it myself. With other housings I just had a old square URPRO filter in front of the lens for transport.
Any dive shop should be able to get the flexable air nozzel for the LP hose. The ones you bend and it lets the air out.
On another note, I have some H.264 Quicktime 7 files loaded up now. www.hdvunderwater.com for those that have broadband. After more testing QT7 H.264 is indeed better than wmv or Divx files. Takes abit to encode though.
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 11:35 PM
I searched high and low for some such beast to edit out dreaded 'Black Spots' from an unrepeatable video shoot in Belize last year where we had whale sharks coming verically out of deep water and hitting the surface chasing snapper spawn.
See post at LAFCPUG http://www.lafcpug.o...776#reply_95776
I eventually bought CHV's clone tool see http://www.chv-plugi...clonepaint.html
I whinged a bit (being a Pomm with an Aussie passport) about having to buy the whole 'clone and paint' set of plugins because I'm such a cheapskate, but eventually I forked out a whopping US$49 (yes!) and believe me this tool alone is worth it.
You can key frame source and target areas, change size and shape of capture and target areas, feather the edges, blur the outcome etc etc - sure you can even do frame by frame, but where there are whole seconds of your 'spot in the blue' well - no need to key frame etc.
This is a very versatile tool and should be part of every adventure diver's post production suite.
If you are still trying to do all this stuff in Windows (which I was until last year!) I can only say I love my G5 Quad and Final Cut Studio, and I ain't EVER looking back
Sony RX100+Nauticam+Sea&Sea YS-D1; Sony FX1+Light and Motion BlueFin+SunRay Pro, Sony A1, Nikon D80
Posted 03 February 2006 - 08:50 AM
Great find and i already have several uses for it.
this one is worth checking out.


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Branded Arts presented the love of art and music to benefit the Boys and Girls club of Santa Monica.
The Christmas spirit is approaching fast bringing community members together to share the joy of the holidays for a good cause.
Art and Music lovers admired creative pieces all while enjoying the music filled night featuring a live DJ set by Nick Cannon.
The art show featured a number of talented artists including private works by Banksy, Retna and Kaws.
Art Curator Warren Brand of Branded Arts launched the event. The Santa Monica Boys & Girls club location is very dear to his heart. Brand shares that he used to attend the exact same club as a child and played on the outdoor basketball courts that still stand today.
Branded Arts also auctioned off beautifully adorned basketballs created by renowned artists featuring their own personal spin and signature style. All of the proceeds went towards the Boys & Girls club of Santa Monica.
An outdoor bar and food truck made sure guests paired their art with a great refreshment and a meal to match. What can possibly beat music, art and food? How about the fact that it was all for a great cause benefiting our young leaders of tomorrow!
An artist who goes by the name Bumble Bee Loves You made quite the statement with an amazing eye catching wood art taller than an NBA player! The beautifully illustrated kid basketball player went by the name of " Benchwarmer."
So what does this piece represent?
"It represents me as a child, I was always picked last. They never really picked me or put me in to play."- Bumble Bee Loves You
The event was an open invitation for all ages with a $20 donation all going towards the Boys & Girls club of Santa Monica.


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Michael Marshall, environment reporter
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Two 400-million-year-old fossil plants are the oldest known examples of wood. They are small herbs, suggesting that wood did not evolve to help plants grow tall.
Both fossils date from the early Devonian period, by which time simple plants had long colonised the land and begun diversifying. One was found in France and dates from 407 million years ago, while the other, from Canada, is 397 million years old.
According to lead researcher Philippe Gerrienne of the University of Liège, Belgium, they predate the previous record-holders by at least 10 million years.
Trees would not evolve until about 385 million years ago, at which point they began scrambling to grow taller in order to capture more light. Wood was crucial for this, because it made their trunks sturdier.
But Gerrienne thinks that was not why wood first evolved. His fossils are stems only 12 centimetres long, so they wouldn't need the support. Instead he thinks the wood improved the flow of water up the stems.


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Morning Five: 10.10.13 EditionPosted by rtmsf on October 10th, 2013
- Wednesday was a bit of a weird college basketball news day, mostly filled with quotes, non-controversies, and Andrew Wiggins. Ever heard of him? Let's start with Jesus Shuttlesworth combined with Butch McRae (bonus points for that reference), otherwise known as Kansas' young superstar, Wiggins. His fantastic Sports Illustrated cover started making the rounds on social media Tuesday night and Luke Winn's profile story (print or digital subscription only) released yesterday. The comparison he makes is with another couple of former Jayhawk stars who came to the Great Plains to make their basketball marks, Wilt Chamberlain in 1955 and Danny Manning in 1984. Wiggins is the third star in this line of succession, but as Winn writes in his supplemental Wilt, Danny, Andrew: 22 Thoughts column (available online), "It is not a pronouncement that Wiggins will have a Wilt-like impact." It is, however, an informative and compelling read, but his 22 Thoughts piece might be more fun. Over the series of blurbs, Winn manages to reference Neal Cassady, shows a ridiculous looking drawing of a giant "Wilt" hand dunking a basketball, and reveals some Wiggins-related tweets from starstruck KU students that will have you cracking up at the absurdity of it all. Check out both stories, even if you are so cheap that you have to read the paper copy in the checkout line at the grocery store.
- As we all know, Kansas also picked up Kelly Oubre from the class of 2014 earlier this week. The commitment was notable in that it represented the third straight time that uber-recruiter John Calipari had been beaten out for an elite recruit (Wiggins, Emmanuel Mudiay, Oubre). While three times isn't necessarily a trend, it is a bit odd considering Calipari's prodigious record of recruiting success. Well, at least one explanation for the commitment was revealed on Wednesday, as Oubre's father, Kelly Sr., told the Lawrence Journal-World that Self "doesn't kick you out if you're not ready." Although he didn't name who he was referencing with his barb, it was interpreted by the rest of the world as a shot at Calipari's one-and-done program (he later told KSR's Matt Jones that he meant nothing of the sort). Kentucky fans rightfully took umbrage at the allusion, pointing out that a number of talented freshman have in fact become sophomores at Kentucky (Terrence Jones, Alex Poythress, Doron Lamb, to name a few), but the damage was already done. Kentucky vs. Kansas again, anyone — this is getting pretty good.
- Or Kentucky vs. Michigan State? Wait, we already have that one on the schedule, coming on November 12, just over a month from now. The background on this is somewhat convoluted, but the gist of it is that a student at Michigan State's September Madness reported that head coach Tom Izzo said that the Spartans were going to "kick Kentucky's a–." John Calipari of course caught wind of it, and did what he does even better than recruiting and coaching — he spun it to his favor. In two separate public venues over the last week, Calipari has made reference to the MSU comment and spun it back to his own players "not knowing" when they will play the other elite teams on their schedule. Leave it to some other enterprising reporter to poll the Wildcat players as to when they will play the defending national champions (answer: December 28), but suffice it to say that the marketing pitch is already in full blast this season. Like we said, non-controversies.
- Players don't know when they play, and coaches don't know who they play. Does anybody pay attention anymore? We're only half-kidding. Jeff Eisenberg at The Dagger published an interesting piece on Wednesday that revealed George Mason head coach Paul Hewitt and Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli didn't even realize they were playing in the same conference (the Atlantic 10, if you've lost track) this season as recently as July. Even this week, Martelli mentioned that, as he waited for his train to Brooklyn, he wondered where his peer and longtime A-10 competitor Fran Dunphy at Temple was. Then he realized that Temple is now in the Big East, along with Xavier and one-year wonder Butler. Honestly, it's going to take a while to get used to these changes for everyone. We really can't blame them for this gaffe (but that doesn't excuse the fictional Kentucky players that don't realize who they're playing).
- Some injury news to finish off a strange M5 on this Thursday (we warned you). Texas point guard Javan Felix underwent hip surgery last week and is currently on the mend with an indefinite timetable for his return. With all the pressure on the Longhorn basketball program given athletic director DeLoss Dodds' recent disparaging comments, this is not good news for Rick Barnes. Felix is the most experienced returning guard on the team, and if he can't go at 100 percent this season, Barnes is going to need to do the best coaching job of his entire career just to keep this team above water. Down at Florida, Will Yuguete and Eli Carter are still not ready to practice due to their injuries, but more importantly, Billy Donovan has reinstated senior guard Scottie Wilbekin to the team. Wilbekin has had found repeated trouble in his time at Florida, but he has satisfied his head coach in recent months to earn his spot again. The Gators are a tough team to figure this season — they bring in some excellent transfer and freshman talent, but the returnees more or less look like a collection of role players. We know they'll be good, but can they become great?


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The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., one year ago sparked a national conversation about the country�s troubled mental health system. Politicians convened task forces and promised additional funding and new laws. But despite those promises, one year later, patients and advocates say treatment for mental health is still in shambles.
Rheanna Kathleen Morris, 18, was diagnosed with bipolar II at the end of her sophomore year of high school and has spent the past two years in and out of psychiatric units and residential treatment facilities near her home in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia.
Her mother Peggy Sinclair-Morris is a former special education teacher with a network of helpful contacts. But even for this family with the know-how to work the system, it�s been a constant challenge.
�It�s scary. It�s very fragmented.� says Sinclair-Morris. �There�s not a one-stop shop. You have to call people. You have to network. You have to find someone who might have had experiences similar to yours.�
From the family�s perspective, not much has changed in the year since the shooting at Sandy Hook, and recent events in Virginia seem to support that conclusion. Just last month, State Senator Creigh Deeds� 24-year-old son stabbed his father several times before killing himself. Austin Deeds had struggled with serious mental health problems and was denied a bed in a psychiatric facility the day before.
The rate of violent crimes among the mentally ill is very low, but Rheanna says the story hit home anyway.
�I almost cried, actually. I was reading about it in a newspaper, and I thought, �What if that had been me?�� she says. �I know I would never hurt my family, but if it had been me, you wouldn�t hear about it all over the news, you know. Nothing would have happened.�
The last time Rheanna was hospitalized, she waited in the emergency room for eight hours before a bed was found in a psychiatric ward. Both Rheanna and her mother worry that next time, they might not be as lucky.
�I mean Deeds is well known in the state, very well liked and he couldn�t get services,� said Sinclair-Morris. �So for your average Joe, what does that mean exactly?�
Virginia talked about its mental health system after Sandy Hook and ended up boosting funding by about 5 percent. A similar conversation was going on in states across the country. In 2013, a total of 36 states increased funding for mental health. But that was a drop in the bucket after four years of steep cuts during the recession that had brought the system to the brink of collapse, says Sita Diehl, state policy director at the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
�After these sorts of shootings, there�s a lot of talk, and a lot of policy-makers saying we need to do something about the mental health system. But then when push comes to shove and the budget debates occur, mental health seems to lose out,� Diehl says.
Most of the additional funding appeared in state bills that were already being considered, she adds. The events in Newtown just gave legislators the push they needed to pass them. Still, that�s a lot more than was done by federal legislators.
�I give the states a B plus,� says DiehI. �I give the feds a C- maybe a D: lots of talk, no action.�
Despite all of the dialogue and consternation, Congress didn�t pass mental health legislation following Sandy Hook. Instead, it tied possible changes to the gun control act, which never passed the Senate. Several bills are still in the works.
On the other hand, Diehl says the Obama administration did quite well by recently publishing the long overdue set of mental health parity rules. The administration has also been pushing states to expand their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act, which would infuse new money into the system. So far, Virginia has declined to expand Medicaid.
But overall, says Diehl, the national response to Sandy Hook was disappointing. That doesn�t come as a shock to Virginians, says Mira Signer, who runs NAMI�s Virginia�s chapter. In 2007, the state was the site of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history on the campus of Virginia Tech. The attack left 33 people dead at the hands of a man with a serious mental illness.
During the legislative session immediately following the shooting, the state added $42 million in new mental health funding. But then the recession hit, and they cut about $38 million from mental health, �so we were kind of back to square one,� says Signer.
Then this week, following the Creigh Deeds tragedy, Governor Robert McDonnell, R-Virginia, pledged to add $38 million back in the system. Signer says this this sort of roller coaster in funding is typical in mental health, but it�s no way to run a system because in the end, little changes.
�I can look at reports and studies that were done like 10, 15, or 20 years ago, and I�m looking at the recommendations, and they�re still true today. You just have to slap another date on it,� says Signer. �Because they all say the same thing,�
Cutting mental health funding, she adds, is foolish because �mental health [expenses] will show up in other systems�it shows up in the criminal justice system, it shows up in homelessness, it shows up in high emergency room usage,� Signer says. �It�s an illusion to cut it.�
This story was produced in collaboration with NPR.�Kaiser Health News is an editorially independent program of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan health policy research and communication organization not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.