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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 10th May 2012 20:23 UTC
"Microsoft is currently testing a modified version of Internet Explorer 9 on its Xbox 360 console, according to our sources. The Xbox 360 currently includes Bing voice search, but it's limited to media results. Microsoft's new Internet Explorer browser for Xbox will expand on this functionality to open up a full browser for the console. We are told that the browser will let Xbox users surf all parts of the web straight from their living rooms." So, when did browsing on your TV turn into something that isn't useless?
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by DeadFishMan on Thu 10th May 2012 23:43 UTC in reply to "Nothing New"
I was browsing the internet on my Dreamcast back when it was out. Dial up connection, and it was low res (though websites were designed for lower resolutions at the time), and Flash player was a few versions behind, but it worked. I could even use the light gun to move the cursor and try to "shoot" links to follow them! Good times, especially since it meant I could browse the internet in my room without another family member asking to use the computer.
Yep. The Dreamcast was definitely ahead of its time. I had this really hot friend on college (not your average cute geek girl; more like one of those hot girls most guys dream about) that once told me that she used her Dreamcast to chat on IRC. I was thoroughly surprised that not only she figured how to use Dreamcast, inherited from an older brother, for internet herself (and she didn't strike me as the über smart geek kind) but to chat on IRC of all things!
I mean, I work for one of the big Fortune 500 companies with people that have worked on IT for a lifetime that have a heck of a hard time to even understand what IRC is about and this hottie comes out of nowhere saying that she uses her game console to chat on it...
Today the fact that a game console will be internet-enabled is taken for granted but back in the day that was impressive. I really regret for not having bought one back when I had the chance.


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The Family Resource Center has once again joined with Northeastern Junior College's Cosmetology School to offer an opportunity for businesses to recognize the dedication and effort of their administrative staff.
FRC offering gift certificates for spa treatments at the Cosmetology School, for all the people who help you business run smoothly. A certificate for a spa pedicure can be purchased for $16 or both a spa pedicure and manicure for $20.
FRC has been offering the certificates for Administrative Professionals Day since 2010. Last year they sold 86 certificates to 42 buyers, which left them with a profit of approximately $945.
"They're so responsive to the customers that we sell spa certificates too," said Karen Ramey-Torres, executive director of the center, about why they continue to partner with NJC Cosmetology. "They continue to serve the community well. We feel like it is a support of their students learning their trade and they in turn are giving back to the community by supporting our programs."
She also pointed the people who use the certificates have good reports about the services they receive at the school.
"We see it as a nice alliance," Ramey-Torres said.
All purchases support the FRC, which encourages the development of healthy children through the following services:
• Hand in Hand – A program that strives to provide children access to both parents through supervised parenting time or safe exchanges;
• Parenting Classes – Caring Dads and Moms classes empower parents to be the best parents they can possibly be and are offered four times per year, while the Incredible Years class, centered on preschool age children (3-7) is offered two times a year. All classes are supported by a meal and childcare;
• Circle of Grandparents – Peer led support groups for parents or grandparents;
• Game Plan for Success – A program with a mission to empower youth to make life choices that have a positive impact on their future through community-based coaching and intensive training. Family Resource Center strives to keep youth in school and provide them with a sense of the future and their place in that future.
Ramey-Torres pointed out that the spa certificates have been a great way to let people know about what the FRC does, who maybe haven't heard of it before and aren't familiar with the programs they offer.
"When we can do other projects like this and have an opportunity to have conversations about what we do while we're (doing the project), just increases our circle of friends," she said.
The Cosmetology School accepts appointments Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 .m. through May 13 and Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 29. Perfect timing for administrative professionals to get their nails in shape for Mother's Day and other spring and summer events.
You can order a certificate by calling the FRC, (970) 526-2439, or by contacting one of the center's board members: Peg Bell, Dave Tennant, Vickie Tennant, Lisa Young, Janice Schneider, Myra Westfall, Cindy Stieb, Jim Merrell, Michelle Witherspoon, Mary Budin o rLori Hulbert.
A FRC representative will be happy to deliver your orders and receive your payment during the week of April 15. If you choose, you may mail in your payment and pick up your certificate at the center's new location, 120 Main Street. Visitors are always welcome to stop by the new location and check out what the center is doing.
"We're so appreciative of people who purchase certificates," Ramey-Torres said.
For more information about the FRC's programs or to find out how you can volunteer or become involved with the organization, contact the center at (970) 526-2439.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has released the state's infant mortality rate for 2012.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has released the state's infant mortality rate for 2012.
According to statistics released by the department, the rate in 2012 was 7.4 deaths per 1,000 live births. The infant mortality rate for 2012, while the third lowest in state history; is a slight increase from the 2011 rate of 7.2, and the all-time low of 7.0 in 2010.
Deaths attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome continued a downward trend from 50 in 2011 to 28 in 2012, according to the data collected by the State Center for Health Statistics.
Not all the data was positive.
There was a 7.8 percent increase in the African American Non-Hispanic infant mortality rate with more than twice as many African American babies dying before their first birthday as white babies. The numbers are also increasing in the American Indian population as well.
Nearly half of women who delivered infants were overweight or obese (48.5 percent). Being overweight or obese during pregnancy can increase the risk for Cesarean section delivery, longer hospital stays, gestational hypertension, diabetes, fetal death and birth defects.
About 20 percent of women ages 18-44 currently use tobacco; with 10.6 percent of women smoking during pregnancy in 2012. Eliminating maternal smoking may lead to a 10 percent reduction in all infant deaths and a 12 percent reduction in deaths from perinatal conditions including premature delivery and low birth weight.
Of the births in N.C., 12 percent have a birth interval of less than 6 months between delivery and next conception, which increases the risk for miscarriage, preterm birth, low birth weight and other pregnancy complications.
For a copy of the full 2012 Infant Mortality Report, visit: http://www.schs.state.nc.us/schs/deaths/ims/2012/


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The weekend after Thanksgiving.
Quote from: Animala on September 24, 2010, 10:33:58 AMThe weekend after Thanksgiving.Same here. It's been the weekend after Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember. But this is for outside decorations only. We don't do the inside of the house until after December 8th, which is my husband's birthday (don't want Christmas to overshadow his birthday).
Quote from: Animala on September 24, 2010, 10:33:58 AMThe weekend after Thanksgiving.Me, too. And they come down around Epiphany.There's a house near me on which the holiday decorations have remained in place for the past three years. Seriously, I remember seeing them go up the first year and they have never come down since. I thought perhaps the people who lived there had moved and not sold the house, or something like that, but I see evidence of life there whenever I drive by -- the lawn is mowed, there are pots of herbs on the picnic table out back, etc. But the grapevine reindeer, the window wreaths, and some fake pine garland on the front porch have remained, month after month, for the past three years.
My older DD's birthday is the 12th of December, and I think I'm going to adopt your idea, too. I really would *love* to be 'that' house on the street (you know, everyone waits to see their lights) but I don't want DD1's birthday to fall by the wayside, it kind of already does because the second weekend of Dec is DH's family's Christmas.
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Sandra Dedmon Yarbrough, 58, of Iroquois Trail, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, from injuries that occurred in a motorcycle accident.
Sandra Dedmon Yarbrough, 58, of Iroquois Trail, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, from injuries that occurred in a motorcycle accident.
The funeral will be 4:30 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Welcome, by the Revs. Mark Blair and Jonathon Goodman. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Mrs. Yarbrough was born July 18, 1955, in Rutherford County to Clyde Rufus Dedmon and Sadie Putman Dedmon. She was owner of MTO INC. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and YaYa to Emma Marie. Her parents preceded her in death.
Surviving are husband Michael Steven Yarbrough of the home; son Michael Trent Yarbrough of Forest City; daughter Haley Szymonski and husband Steve of Charlotte; granddaughter Emma Marie Szymonski; brother Jerry Dedmon and wife Paulette of Forest City; sisters Linda Ravan and husband Spud of Forest City and Donna Donigan and husband Ron of Flat Rock; nieces Tracy, Tammy, Tonya, Neeley, Avery; and nephew Brent.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice or Hospice of Rutherford, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.


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Meghan Frazer joined us on January 27th as Manager, Member and User Services. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, with other OhioLINK staff, and with personnel from OhioLINK member institutions in developing, maintaining, and assessing member and user services for OhioLINK. She will oversee communication and marketing activities for the organization and specific services, as well as serving as primary liaison to selected committees.
Meghan comes to OhioLINK from the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University, where she managed the digital library and archives. Previously, she was the Digital Resources Librarian at Kenyon College and worked extensively with the OhioLINK Digital Resources Management Committee. Before attending library school, she worked in software quality assurance as well as software implementation and training in the K-12 environment. Her Master of Library and Information Science (2008) is from Kent State University and her undergraduate degree in Computer and Information Science (2001) is from The Ohio State University.
Recently she served as the co-project manager on the NEH Digital Humanities grant-suppported project "One Week | One Tool" Institute for Advanced Topics in Digital Humanities, which created Serendip-o-matic (http://serendipomatic.org/). In 2011 Frazer was named as the first Rick Peterson Fellow, co-sponsored by the Council on Library and Information Resources / National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (http://www.nitle.org/news/story.php?id=173). She is a regular contributor to the ACRL TechConnect blog (http://acrl.ala.org/techconnect/).


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Justin Timberlake: Clint Eastwood is great 'mentor'
Justin Timberlake says Clint Eastwood is a fantastic ''mentor'' on set.
The 31-year-old singer-and-actor stars as a rival baseball scout alongside Hollywood legend Clint in 'Trouble with the Curve' and he bonded with the Oscar-winning actor behind the scenes because he was so supportive.
Justin said: ''Just to watch him lead by example. And I've been working for two decades, and that's a long time, but still I'm so young so it was nice to see a leader like that just come in and lead by example and continue to be supportive of everybody else around them. That was great.
''Clint, he is and he was a great mentor on set - we would play golf every weekend together, so it's kind of funny because we were like actually buds on the movie. And it really helped Clint and myself, it really helped our relationship on film.''
The pop star has starred in hit films like 'The Social Network' since swapping music for acting, but admits he still can't believe his luck at being given the opportunity to star in Clint's producing partner Robert Lorenz's directorial debut.
Speaking to FlicksandBits.com, Justin joked: ''I'm just humble to the process, I really am - I'm not gonna pass up a movie with Clint Eastwood ... I actually volunteered to [get his coffee], but he felt like it made him feel weird, so I didn't.''
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With sub-zero temperatures upon us, the RSPB is advising people to make sure their bird feeders and tables are full of high-energy foods. Hannah Stephenson
examines what's on offer
How long is it since you filled your bird feeder or replenished the water in your birdbath? If you haven't done it for a while, there's no time like the present.
"The sudden drop in temperatures across the UK will have been a big shock to birds' systems after spending the past couple of months with few worries in terms of food availability," says Richard James, RSPB wildlife adviser.
"Thanks to the recent mild weather, many natural food sources have been readily available and water has been easy to come by. Now the snow and ice are here birds will need all the help they can get to survive the winter."
However, the range of bird seeds, fat balls and other so-called bird-friendly items can leave gardeners baffled as to what's best for our feathered friends.
The RSPB suggests calorie-rich foods such as mixed seed, niger seed, fatballs, suet sprinkles, sunflower seed and good quality peanuts, as well as kitchen scraps such as mild grated cheese, rice and porridge oats.
There are different mixes for feeders and for bird tables and ground feeding. The better mixtures contain plenty of flaked maize, sunflower seeds, and peanut granules.
Small seeds, such as millet, attract mostly house sparrows, dunnocks, finches, reed buntings and collared doves, while flaked maize is taken readily by blackbirds.
Tits and greenfinches favour peanuts and sunflower seeds. Mixes that contain chunks or whole nuts are suitable for winter feeding only.
Pinhead oatmeal is excellent for many birds. Wheat and barley grains are often included in seed mixtures, but they are really only suitable for pigeons, doves and pheasants, which feed on the ground and rapidly increase in numbers, frequently deterring the smaller species.
Avoid seed mixtures that have split peas, beans, dried rice or lentils as again only the large species can eat them dry. These are added to some cheaper seed mixes to bulk them up. Any mixture containing green or pink lumps should also be avoided as these are dog biscuit, which can only be eaten when soaked.
Don't feed the birds cooked fat from roasting tins and dishes, because the fat may have blended with meat juices which leaves a mixture prone to smearing, which is not good for the birds' feathers, and is a breeding ground for bacteria, the charity warns. Polyunsaturated margarines and vegetable oils are also unsuitable as birds need high levels of saturated fat to retain the high energy to keep warm, and soft fats can be smeared on to feathers, destroying the waterproofing qualities.
Lard and beef suet on their own are fine as they re-solidify after warming and are not as prone to bacteria breeding because they are pure fat.
Never give milk to the birds because it can result in serious stomach upsets or even death. They can, however, digest fermented dairy products such as mild grated cheese, which may attract robins, wrens and dunnocks. Put out enough food and you may see a wider variety of visitors during the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, the world's biggest wildlife survey. Visit RSPB


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The new PING GMAX Irons deliver unprecedented performance in a PING iron. These are a super game improvement iron that delivers maximum distance, even on off center hits. The new COR—Eye technology delivers maximum ball speed across the whole face, up to 3 MPH faster than any other PING club. The incredibly reactive face acts like a springboard to shoot the ball off of it and gain you that extra distance. It also delivers a wide sole and a low and back CG to maximize forgiveness. The GMAX Irons also have progressive gapping, lengths, and offset to maximize distance and forgiveness, create a high trajectory, and help you stick more greens. It also comes standard in yellow dot, which is upright. PING does this because through all their research of fitting, those playing super game improvement clubs need a more upright lie to optimize their swing.


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How Can We Stick To Our New Year's Resolutions? [POLL]
We're about to embark on the start of a new year. For many of us, that means wiping the slate clean, saying good bye to the bad things that happened in 2011 and starting anew in 2012. As part of the new year, many of us will be making resolutions. Whether that means losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising more or what have you, these promises we make to ourselves aren't always so easy to keep. So, how can we make this year different? What can we do to make sure we follow through?
"First, tell people what your resolutions are. Just by making them public makes them more real," said Dr. Steven Tobias, a Morristown-based Psychologist. "It also adds social pressure and support at the same time. People will ask you how you're doing with your resolution and they'll pat you on the back when you're holding to it."
"You have to really know yourself, you have to use good self-awareness and critical self-judgement to know what's realistic for you," said Tobias. "The more realistic and obtainable your goals, the more likely you are to stick to them."
Tobias recommends starting small. "You may need to lose 100 pounds, but start with twenty. You also should break those goals down. You're not going to do it all at once. Set markers for yourself."
"The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior," he said. "When you are making a resolution, it often involves changing your behavior and going against your nature. The old habits were comfortable and known to you. When you change your behavior, there's a zone of discomfort and you often have to force yourself to do it before it becomes more natural. It takes a great deal of perseverance and motivation."


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Almost every day, your inbox might receive an e-mail asking for support in a case of a terribly sick patient who only has months or weeks to live. In a lot of cases, the stories are actually brought forward to steal funds and we learn to discard them, regardless of the case being real of not.
In the case of young Silvana Novak from Croatia, she could only wish that a circular e-mail, large amount of tweets or Facebook messages were fake and that she was okay. Unfortunately, this is not to be. Silvana learned a terrible diagnosis- acute myelodysplastic leukemia in the final stage. The diagnose is that she has a few weeks to live but brace for impact – Silvana only learned of her sickness after feeling fatigued. Given that she is pregnant, this was missed by the doctors until she collapsed. Mis-diagnosis is something that might happen to each and every one of us – for instance, 11 years ago Ed-in-Chief of BSN* almost died after being miss-diagnosed with stress instead of early liver failure due to taking prescribed medication [the medication was withdrawn after reports of deaths].
Going back to Silvana, doctors advice was to perform an immediate abortion, but love for her child was bigger. Silvana took the risk and won, even making in remission during pregnancy. Beautiful, healthy boy Leo was born only few days ago. Unfortunately, the stress of the birth was such that the sickness was back. Unfortunately, the Croatian Health Department and the whole red taped European system that a lot of Americans like to think it works – left her to die. The only thing that can help her is treatment abroad by stem cell transplantation. The unfortunate result of living in a country with average salary barely passing the 1,000 USD mark means Silvana had no time to save for the 220,000 Euro [330,000 US dollars] needed for the procedure. The time is ticking and there are only four doctors in the world that can help her: in New York, Italy, Hanover and Singapore.
But the hope is here through the power of the Internet. A lot of mainstream media usually likes to say that Internet "pulls people apart" but this case is showing that's nothing else but FUD. Thanks to Croatian Internet community, tweeting about this on Twitter [and easy retweeting – a brand new option recently implemented on Twitter], opened a Facebook group, numerous blogs and what happened is that mainstream media and various Internet portals caught up and starting to writing about this life-of-death situation.
In just half a day, this social networking push managed to do the impossible, something thatadministration couldn't do in months; they donated 100,000 Euro. Thepeople are trying to help donating small amounts of money as much as they can, pushing the red tape around.
Can Internet give this women a chance to live, well we hope so, and we will keep our fingers crossed?
Transplantation of the stem cells and terapy cost 220.000 euros, and the donations can be made at the bank account number 2340009-1510407522 in Privredna banka Zagreb d. d.
People outside Croatia can donate on by using a foreign account:
10000 Zagreb, Franje Rackoga 6, Croatia
Croatian bloggers and Internet community spread the word and it took less than half of the day ti collect the 100,000 Euro. BSN* joined and donated a portion of our monthly earnings. We wish our best to Novak family and hope that everything will resolve. If there was any doubt what is the power of the Internet, this is pretty much the best test case you can find. Good luck and Godspeed.


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The rigid knee produced by arthrodesis affords good support but is inconvenient in sitting.
arthrodesis of the ankle alone or along with the mid-tarsal joint may be indicated when these joints are flail-like.
arthrodesis ar·throd·e·sis (är-thrŏd'ĭ-sĭs, är'thrə-dē'sĭs)
The surgical fixation of a joint to promote bone fusion. Also called artificial ankylosis, syndesis.


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November 28, 2012
All event times are Eastern Time Zone unless otherwise specified.
Other calendars: General Announcements | Fine Arts Calendar | 4-year Academic Calendar
Wednesday, November 28
Wednesday Religious Chapel: Center Hall Tuttle Chapel, 10:00AM
Each Wednesday that classes are in session, a brief Christian service is held in Tuttle Chapel, second floor of Center Hall. It runs from 10:00 am. until 10:10 am. All are welcome.
Cincinnati, OH Monthly Luncheon: 12:00PM
The Cincinnati Association of Wabash Men Alumni and Parents Luncheon - The Cincinnati Luncheon will be held on the last Wednesday of every month at Time: 12:00 PM Place: Molly Malone's Irish Pub 6111 Montgomery Road. *Owned by Bob Molinaro '78 www.mollymalonescincinnati.com Directions: Take Ridge Rd or Montgomery Rd Exit off of I71. "The Pub is on Montgomery Road 1/2 block north of Ridge Road". For more information, contact Roger Billings '59 at firstname.lastname@example.com or 859-572-5340
APO Meeting: Baxter Hall 101 (Lovell Lecture Room), 7:00PM
Faculty Film Series: "Starship Troopers": Hays Science Hall 104, 7:00PM - 10:30PM
Film (DVD) presentation and discussion
AMC Classic Cinema 8 Show Schedule: 205 Dry Branch Drive
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Department of Developmental and Molecular Biology
Room 517 ChaninTel: 718.430.3508Fax: 718.430.8567 email@example.com
Anne Müsch's Laboratory personnel
Loss of epithelial cell polarity is associated with the overwhelming majority of human cancers. This has prompted intense research on mechanisms for epithelial polarity. Over the last decades, we have gained insight into how epithelial cell establish polarized surface domains and carry out vectorial protein transport, how cell-cell adhesion is mediated and how simple epithelia maintain a monolayer organization. This groundwork has set the stage for a new challenge: to identify and characterize the signaling mechanisms that integrate these individual aspects of epithelial polarity and architecture during morphogenesis and in pathology. The recent acknowledgement that basic mechanisms for the establishment of cell polarity are conserved between epithelial and non-epithelial systems allows us to take advantage of work in invertebrates and yeast where genetic approaches have identified and delineated signaling mechanisms for various aspects of polarity. My lab is interested in characterizing such novel polarity signaling cascades for epithelial polarity by means of cell biological approaches in established model cell lines for non-stratified epithelia of the kidney and liver.
Most of our current effort is focused on Par1, a serine/threonine kinase that was identified as polarity determinant in the one-cell embryo of C. elegans. We have determined that dysfunction of Par1 in the kidney epithelial cell line MDCK inhibits various aspects of epithelial polarization, notably the establishment of an apical surface domain and protein trafficking to the apical surface, the development of a columnar cell shape and the organization of an epithelial-specific microtubule array. We are now working to identify the Par1 substrates that regulate these individual morphogenetic processes. We anticipate that this will give us mechanistic insight into how these different aspects of polarization are linked. It is known, for instance, that protein trafficking to the apical domain is microtubule-dependent. Thus, we expect that the Par1 substrate(s) involved in epithelial microtubule-organization also regulate apical protein targeting and the formation of the apical cell surface. As few Par1 substrates are known so far, we are employing both, a candidate approach and an unbiased proteome-wide screen. Putative Par1 targets are tested for their Par1-dependent phosphorylation in vitro and in vivo. Subsequently, we are characterizing their cell biological roles in MDCK cultures. Our repertoire of approaches include the analysis of microtubule-dynamics and of apical surface formation in intact cells by time lapse imaging of GFP and RFP-tagged proteins, immunofluorescence and confocal laser microscopy to study cell morphology and sub-cellular protein distribution, biochemical assays that measure the kinetics of different protein trafficking steps and biochemical assays that measure protein-protein interactions and enzyme activities in cell lysates.
Cohen D, Tian Y, Müsch A. Par1b Promotes Hepatic-type Lumen Polarity in MDCK Cells via Myosin II and E-Cadherin-dependent Signaling. 2007 Mol Biol Cell. 18(6):2203-15
Elbert M, Cohen D, Müsch A. PAR1b promotes cell-cell adhesion and inhibits dishevelled-mediated transformation of Madin-Darby canine kidney cells. 2006 Mol Biol Cell. 17(8):3345-55.
Cohen D, Rodriguez-Boulan E, Müsch A. Par-1 promotes a hepatic mode of apical protein trafficking in MDCK cells. 2004 Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 101(38):13792-7.
Cohen D, Brennwald PJ, Rodriguez-Boulan E, Müsch A. Mammalian PAR-1 determines epithelial lumen polarity by organizing the microtubule cytoskeleton. 2004 J Cell Biol. 164(5):717-27.
Cohen D, Müsch A. Apical surface formation in MDCK cells: regulation by the serine/threonine kinase EMK1. 2003 Methods. 30(3):269-76.


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I just got the email from WGR that Nix just proclamined we gonna geet us a Quarterback. I mean really? Can you imagine playing poker with this guy? I got 2 pairs what u got?
Nothing like tipping your hat there Buddy. Just let the entire freaking league plan around your draft picks now and put yourself a disadvantage. I mean other teams literally, somewhere a GM fell out of his chair laughing at this one.
If anyone wonders why there's no hope for One Bills Drive, look no further. Seriously. Really?


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Wall St Journal Editorial: Israel under fire
Rockets keep coming from Gaza, not that the world notices
"Israel has been fortunate to suffer few fatalities so far from the Gaza attacks. Some of that owes to Israel's deployment of the Iron Dome air defense system, which recently intercepted eight rockets aimed at larger Israeli cities. But no defensive system is perfect and at some point a Palestinian barrage may take a large toll in lives, forcing Israel to respond in a major way.When that happens, Israel will be urged to show "restraint" by the usual diplomatic suspects. We're writing this as a reminder of how much restraint Israel has already shown."
Jordan's King Abdullah "Playing With Fire" by Khaled Abu Toameh
"The Muslim thugs would not have dared to attack the Halloween party if they thought that the Jordanian authorities would respond in a tough manner.
Muslim Brotherhood and Salafi thugs today feel secure enough to impose their will on any Jordanian. By releasing convicted terrorists from prison, the king is encouraging his rivals to pursue their efforts to destabilize the kingdom and create an Islamic state in Jordan."
Stand With Us: Yes, anti-Semitism is still a problem on campus
"StandWithUs was among the first groups that mobilized to empower students to defend Israel by providing educational materials, advocacy training, and support for their campus events. In many cases, the anti-Israel campaign backfired, producing pro-Israel student leaders motivated to teach their campus communities about Israel. Several organizations now work with these students. Some pro-Israel faculty have also stepped forward to insist on restoring academic and professional standards, and to sponsor Israel education events.
Despite the positive developments, we should not let misleading interpretations of the study or glib headlines lull us into complacency. The challenge remains, and we must do all we can to meet it. Israel and our pro-Israel students deserve no less."
Told that Norway is the West's most anti-Semitic country, diplomat lashes out at Israel
After bestselling author slams Oslo for anti-Semitism 'on state level' and alleged pro-Palestinian bias, deputy head of mission says the occupation is 'defining factor' of Norway's relations with Israel
Leaders call to fight wave of anti-Israel agitation
Christian, Jewish leaders focus on countering anti-Israel sentiment within the large Protestant churches around the world.
According to Wilkinson, a propaganda campaign is being waged by the Palestinian Authority, the Islamic world and by the Protestant church including the Evangelical church, "propagating replacement theology and its new manifestations."
"The big lie is Christian Palestinianism, the anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian crusade going on in the church today that will say from one corner of its mouth 'we love the Jewish people' and from the other corner of its mouth 'we hate Israel.' That is not possible. You cannot love the Jewish people and hate Israel," Wilkinson declared.
10 Border Guard officers injured in Shufat
Two officers sustain moderate wounds, eight sustain light injuries while arresting suspects in Palestinian refugee camp; teen who stabbed one of the officers injured during arrest
Zionist Entity to Be Sued over Abu Jihad Assassination
Two Tunisian lawyers plan to file a lawsuit against the Zionist regime for the 1988 assassination of the deputy of late Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) leader Yasser Arafat.
Syrian workers now drawing hostility from Lebanese hosts
"We've seen the army and the police detaining and roughing up a number of Syrian workers. Most recently, the Lebanese army beat up 72 workers; most of them were Syrian," Houry said. "The Lebanese army rounded up the migrant men in the neighborhood and decided to 'teach them a lesson' instead of doing police work."
Egyptian footballer says he may play for Israeli team
"Suleiman said that any player's wish to play in the Israeli league is justified by the suspension of football activity in Egypt, criticizing "those responsible for resuming the activity in the country who do not think of the future of all the workers of the sports sector."
[UPDATE: He now denies it. - EoZ]
Tennis superstar Williams vacations in Eilat
Serena, one of the top female players in the sport's history, visits Israeli resort town
As demand for food rises, Israel doubles up on agritech
Israel's capabilities in agricultural technology will help ensure that the world's growing population has enough to eat, a top agribusiness executive says
The need for speed is just an illusion
Israeli psychologist invents a device to prove how little time drivers actually save by hitting the pedal to the metal.
Israel Daily Picture: Fez, Tarboush, Kaffiya -- Why the Arabs of Palestine Flipped their Ottoman Lids in the 1930s
As the accompanying 1920 picture of an Arab demonstration shows, most of the Arab men were wearing fezzes (tarboush) or turbans. Only a few were wearing the cloth kaffiya
and agal (the cord on top).
8 year old boy donates money to Hezbollah to buy a drone
Israelis blowing up a house in 1968. Not what you think, though:
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Wes Welker took a leap of faith when he signed his franchise tag tender in May. On Monday, the deadline for franchised players to sign a deal for more than their one-year franchise figure, his leap landed with a splat and without a lucrative long-term contract, his show of good faith in the Patriots going unrewarded.
Welker dropped the ball on these negotiations (insert bon mot about his reception gone awry in Super Bowl XLVI here). He sacrificed his leverage the same way he has so selflessly sacrificed his body over the middle the last five seasons, signing his $9.515 million franchise tender two months ago.
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Brooke Banx — Crush of the Day [PICTURES]
Brooke Banx is a Texas born blonde bombshell that has appeared on countless websites and in magazines including FHM, Status and on the front cover of America Curves magazine.
Brooke's online bio says she is a pre-med student, majoring in biology and psychology. Imagine Brooke is in your biology class. Imagine Brooke is your doctor! Talk about making up fake ailments just to see the MD. "Yes, we'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Banx for my weekly hernia exam. Also, our areolas are incredibly sensitive to the touch. She might need to squeeze, um, see those as well."
Let's just hope her office takes our medical coverage. We might have to pay out of pocket. That would be money well spent. Especially because we're really concerned about this areola issue.


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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Eli Avila, who gained notoriety for getting into a dispute over an egg sandwich, stepped down Thursday from Gov. Tom Corbett's Cabinet.
Avila wants to pursue other interests and spend more time with his wife and children, who were unable to relocate and have continued to live in Albany, N.Y., since he took the helm of Health Department in Harrisburg early last year, the governor said in a statement.
Avila supervised the department's 1,700 employees and $1 billion budget.
"Dr. Avila's education and experience has been an asset to the department," Corbett said, citing the secretary's advocacy for keeping children's immunizations current and his efforts to education Pennsylvanians about the spread of the West Nile and other viruses.
Early in his tenure, Avila reportedly got into an argument with a Harrisburg cafe owner over the freshness of an egg sandwich and shouted: "Do you know who I am? I am the secretary of health!"
Avila also paid to have a badge made for himself with the state seal and his job title before the governor's office made him get rid of it, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Avila, 51, who is a physician and an attorney, previously worked as a deputy commissioner of health in Suffolk County, N.Y.
Michael Wolf, the department's current executive deputy secretary, was named as acting secretary until a full-time successor is named.


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Plan your School Visit
Use the reservation request form to ensure you have all the information required for an easy and efficient booking. Directions, fees, group size information and gallery rules, plus handy tips on how to check in on the day of your program, make this section a must-read for all teachers!
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- Eat and drink in the NGC Café or Sketches, not in the galleries.
- Pay attention to your guide, not your smartphone.
- Walk; do not run
- Stay with your group leader
Arriving at the Gallery
Bring your students into the Tour Group Lobby in an orderly fashion and instruct them to leave backpacks, coats etc. in the school programs cloakroom (located in the north corner of the Tour Group Lobby).
To check in, have the group leader bring the confirmation letter and method of payment to the Visitor Services desk in the Tour Group Lobby. The Visitor's Service representative will process payment and advise you of your next steps.
Don't be late! Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your program start time. If delayed, call 613-990-4888. If you arrive 20 or more minutes late, your program will be cancelled and you will be charged a cancellation fee of $70.00 per interpreter booked for your group.


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Monism is the philosophical stance that there is only one kind of matter, and that phenomena such as the mind can be explained in terms of interactions within this one type of matter. Materialism is a form of monism as it states that only matter exists. Note that 'matter' in this sense does not mean quite the same thing as it does when we are discussing science: forms of energy such as light photons are also "material". Pantheists and Idealists can be seen as monists.


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The Westfield/Mayville Rotary Club recently heard about the experiences of a musical physician, water quality and government mandates imposed on schools.
Bangladesh and music
Robert S. Northrup, M.D., a Westfield Academy and Central School graduate and son of Westfield's late Dr. Robert R. Northrup - who was also the club's song leader - talked about his service to the children of East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. Robert S. Northrup was part of a team that developed an oral method for treating cholera and other diarrhea diseases, which saves more than two million children annually from death due to diarrhea today.
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Dr. Robert S. Northrup, left, told of his experiences in Bangladesh which led to the saving of more than two million children annually from death due to diarrhea. He was introduced by his sister, Rotarian Betsy Northrup of Westfield, right.
In Washington, D.C., he also worked with developing countries to improve their health and health-care systems. He lived and worked in Okinawa, Japan and in Indonesia. In the U.S., he taught health care at the University of Alabama, Brown University and Johns Hopkins University.
In addition, Dr. Northrup kept up with his interest in music and took courses in jazz, piano and arranging at West Virginia University. A Rotarian for many years, he will be an official song leader for his Rotary. He recently moved to Ann Arbor, Mich., to be near his two children. Each year, he resides in Chautauqua Institution during its nine-week season. He was introduced by his sister, Rotarian Betsy Northrup, who lives in Westfield and is also musically inclined, accompanying the local singing on the piano.
Chautauqua water quality
Adjunct physics SUNY Fredonia instructor and retired Fredonia Central School science teacher Lee Servatius is now commissioner of the Chautauqua County Lake Erie Management Commission. Introduced by club member Doug Richmond, he talked about the quality of water in the county.
The county Water Quality Task Force member described the current watershed, which is a place where water gathers and then moves to a larger location. The commission's mission deals with water identification, priorities and recommendations.
Public school mandates
Former Westfield/Mayville Rotary president and current president-elect Ben Spitzer, Chautauqua Lake Central School superintendent, described "school mandates," what government "says we must do or else." Mandates, he added, are not exclusive to schools. Included are food, cars, construction, health care and so on.
Some of those mandates include child abuse reporting, deliberators, course offerings, special education, academic intervention services, safety net for children not eligible for special education and on and on. Spitzer referred to a list of mandates, which started with a few and, as the years have gone by, now total more than 100.


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UKIP are set to take on Labour leader Ed Miliband in his own Doncaster backyard.
The anti-Euorpe party's deputy leader Paul Nuttall will be launching UKIP's latest eye-catching billboards in the Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire region on Monday.
They will be unveiled at noon on Monday near Bentley Railway station.
The local launch of this third wave of billboard posters highlighting how membership of the EU pushes up our cost of living is taking place in Ed Miliband's backyard - his Doncaster North constituency.
Mr Nuttall will be joined by regional MEP candidates, including Jane Collins, who fought the 2012 Rotherham by election, Bradford businessman Amjad Bashir and regional chairman Mike Hookem.


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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — When the government tells us Wednesday how fast the U.S. economy grew in the final three months of 2012, the number won't be pretty.
The U.S. likely expanded at a drab 1% pace, down from 3.1% in the third quarter, according to economists polled by MarketWatch. The Commerce Department will release the first of three estimates of fourth-quarter growth at 8:30 a.m.
If the forecast is close, it would suggest the U.S.cooled off considerably just as the weather did late in the year.
Yet the headline number on gross domestic product, or GDP, could mislead. There's a good chance the details of the fourth-quarter report will show just as much strength — if not more — compare to the prior period.
How so? The third quarter appeared to get a sugar high from several sources. The biggest was an unplanned buildup in inventories. Companies stocked up on more goods than they could sell in the expected time.
Defense was another bonanza. The U.S. economy got its first positive contribution from government spending in nine quarters because of a big burst of military outlays.
Another surprise was a reduced trade deficit. Higher exports and lower imports meant that U.S. growth in the third quarter got its biggest pop from trade in more than a year.
The upshot: the third quarter wasn't as hot as it looks. The circumstances that boosted growth aren't likely to be repeated a second straight time.
That's not all. Trade, defense and inventories could all act as a drag on fourth-quarter growth, making GDP look worse than it really is. Superstorm Sandy and uncertainty caused by the "fiscal cliff" fight in Washington may have also acted as a depressant.
What investors should pay the most attention to, as usual, is consumer spending. And keep a close eye on business investment in equipment and software.
American consumers are the true power behind the economy. What they spend typically accounts for as much as 70% of economic activity. Consumer spending rose a 1.6% in the third quarter, just barely ahead of the second-quarter pace of 1.5%.
If fourth-quarter spending is in the same range, it would suggest the economy really hasn't changed much over the past year. Modest, choppy growth is the order of the day.
"Fourth-quarter GDP probably will overstate the weakness in the economy, but not by a lot," said Robert Brusca of FAO Economics. "The fundamentals aren't great."
Business investment in equipment and software, for its part, gives a more forward-looking view of the economy. Companies increase spending on software, computers, warehouses, machinery and the like if they expect the economy to quicken.
Tampa, Charlotte among gainers.
• U.S. homeownership at 18-year low
Investment fell a surprising 2.6% in the third quarter, the first drop in 13 quarters. If it doesn't snap back sharply as expected, it could signal more softness ahead.
Whatever the case, the prevailing view among economists is that the U.S. will continue to chug along at a 2.0% annual growth rate in 2013 — hardly any different from the prior two years.
An increase in worker payroll taxes and scheduled cuts in federal spending will partly depress the economy in the first half of the year before growth picks up at the back end, the thinking goes.
A 2% growth rate is okay, but it's not the kind of expansion that generates lots of jobs and quickly reduces the unemployment rate. The U.S. jobless rate, which stood at 7.8% in December, is expected to hold steady in January.
On Friday, the Labor Department will reveal employment growth for the first month of 2013. The U.S. likely added 163,000 jobs, according to the MarketWatch forecast.


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That pick likely would be Colorado-raised defenseman Seth Jones of the Portland Winterhawks, a 6-foot-4, 18-year-old who possesses size, mobility and skill. The son of former Nuggets player and assistant coach Popeye Jones has 14 goals and 56 points in 61 games for the Winterhawks. He also has an extraordinary plus-46 rating in his first season in the Canadian Hockey League's major-junior system.
But make no mistake, even Jones would require time to develop into a productive NHL player, and that's what the Avs have gotten from the two free-agent forwards they signed last summer from New York. Frustrating season aside, right winger P.A. Parenteau (previously with the Islanders) and center/left wing John Mitchell (Rangers) have been good additions to the Avs.
Parenteau and Mitchell are second and fourth, respectively, in team scoring, and Parenteau is tied with Matt Duchene with a team-high 12 goals. Mitchell is third on the team with nine goals.
"Really good pickups for our team," Avs coach Joe Sacco said Friday while preparing his team for today's game at Dallas. "In the offseason, the people that identified those guys in our organization did a really good job.
Parenteau, who turns 30 on Sunday, primarily has played right wing on a line centered by Duchene. Mitchell, 28, began the season as the third- or fourth-line center, but has played left wing on one of the top three lines since the return of center Ryan O'Reilly.
"P.A. has a been a consistent mainstay on that top (line), on the right wing. He's provided us with exactly what we needed," Sacco said. "We knew we were getting offense from him, and that's what he's brought to the table. Very confident, very poised player with the puck. He doesn't rush or panic with the puck."
About Mitchell, Sacco said: "He's another guy who has been coming in and, certainly to my surprise and probably most of us, he's given us more offense than we thought we were getting. We knew we were getting a pretty good, dependable two-way player, but he battles and competes, and he's been rewarded because of the way he's played."
Parenteau produced 18 goals in 80 games last season with the Islanders, and 20 goals in 81 games in 2011-12 with New York. He already has 12 in 29 games with the Avs.
"I love Denver," Parenteau said Friday. "I love the boys. I love the coaching staff. They've been great to me. I can't ask for a better fit. You never know what you're going to get when signing as a free agent. For some guys, it never works for them. I'm pretty happy so far, and I like the way I'm playing so far."
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Sharing with loved ones is the theme of the season. Giving to children and grandchildren is an important financial priority that surfaces around the holidays. Often, we want the next and future generations to have a better and easier life than we've had. This can take the form of bequests to heirs, but extended periods of unemployment, volatile incomes and other difficult economic circumstances among younger generations are inspiring numerous older individuals to give assets during their lifetimes, when there is a need and while the giver can see it being enjoyed.
But it's also important to make sure that your generosity doesn't jeopardize your own financial security. After all, you've planned carefully for your own retirement, and financial gifts you make now can reduce the assets you have to rely on later in life. How can you manage these competing priorities? With open communication and an awareness of tax implications, you may be able to provide the help you want to give in a way that works for the recipient and you.
Assess your situation: Secure your own oxygen mask first before assisting other passengers is an instruction every frequent flyer knows by heart. It also applies to your finances.
You have probably reviewed your retirement strategy since the 2008 market upheavals and are adapting to the realities of investing in a slower-growth world. Have you also reviewed your estate plans in light of these changes? And are you seeing the opportunity for assets that you had earmarked for transfer later to be given today? Your financial adviser can explore how parting with certain assets now might affect your future financial independence, and discuss potential solutions for minimizing the impact of removing those assets from your nest egg now.
It's critical for individuals to prioritize their own financial security before making gifts to family members. Nobody wants to become a burden to their family, which can happen if you give away the assets you've acquired to support yourself.
Keep talking: Communication about money is critical within families. Once you've established for yourself the limits on your ability to give, share with your family members the help you'd like to offer, and invite them in turn to talk with you about their needs. Maybe you already know your grandson and his fiancé are saving for a first home. Find out what their shortfall is. Also, is what you're being asked to support in line with your priorities? If you greatly value education and are committed to developing your granddaughter's academic talent, you may want to offer to pay tuition directly to her school rather than giving a lump sum of cash to her parents.
If the conversation hasn't come up yet but you've perceived a need or simply want to share wealth during your lifetime, prepare for a longer discussion. It may take a few conversations with family to figure out exactly how they are comfortable being assisted, and how you can appropriately supply that assistance. Pride can play an important role here – on both sides – as well as each party's sense of independence. Recognize that you may have differing values and consider before you start the conversation how those might influence your decision about giving.
Consider the tax implications: Tax rules are scheduled to change significantly next year. As a result, it's important to work closely with both your financial adviser and tax professional to make sure any gifts you make don't trigger an unexpected tax bill. This year, you can give individuals up to $13,000 and married couples can make gifts to individuals of up to $26,000, according to the IRS.
These gifts are called annual exclusion gifts. In addition to the annual exclusion gift, an individual may gift all or a portion of their $5.12 million gift tax exclusion without triggering a federal gift tax.
Non-cash gifts such as securities or real estate could also be given instead of cash. Medical expenses and tuition bills paid directly to the institution or service provider are tax-free, and don't count toward your annual or gift tax exclusions, the IRS says. With the right planning, you and your team of professionals can develop a gifting strategy that is likely to achieve your desired goals without putting your finances in jeopardy.
Don't forget that your gifts don't need to be monetary. When budgets are tight, writing a check to a relative can feel like a sacrifice, so don't give until it hurts. You may discover through conversations with family that offering your time in the form of regular childcare to working parents is really what's needed, or lending your time and expertise to helping a grandchild apply for college scholarships. These don't cost money but can buy your family real peace of mind.
On behalf of my entire family, we wish you the happiest of holidays, Merry Christmas and hope the healthy spirit of the new year will shine on you the entire year.
• Timothy J. O'Connor is first vice president, investment officer and certified financial planner with Wells Fargo Advisors, 2424 Lake Shore Drive, Woodstock. Email firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit http://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/timothy.oconnor.


text: Parker Elementary Egan Warming Center Looking for More Room By Graham Sprague • Nov 22, 2013 Egan Warming Center The Egan Warming Center had to scramble Thursday to find another site. With temperatures below freezing the shelter was overwhelmed, but the vacant Parker Elementary opened its doors. Only twice over the past five years has the Egan Center needed to move so quickly to find another place for the homeless people seeking refuge from the cold. Thursday night, one of their usual shelters was unavailable. Program Director Doug Bales says the elementary school was found through a group effort.


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My husband found a Culligan Aqua Cleer under skink reverse osmosis system at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The problem is that it had no manual with it and he's having a difficult time figuring out how to hook up the final filter. The first two filters are very simple, the last one (which is labelled Use Module No. 01000145) however has four different ports.
All of the manuals we have looked up online feature pictures of a filter with a different configuration the filter we have--a configuration that looks like this http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...on/Figure8.jpg . The filter we have, however, has a head that looks like this http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x.../Figure9-1.jpg , and then, not pictured, it has a port on the bottom on the filter just like the other filter does. We found the picture of our filter in this manual http://www.freshwatersystems.com/support/H83-H-53.pdf . However, every other picture and diagram features the other filter configuration.
What we're trying to figure out is what all of these different ports are. Presumably one takes in the water, one releases the filtered water, and one releases any unfiltered water that remains. Which ports specifically do those things? Also, it seems like there only needs to be three ports, but there are four. What is the fourth one for? Is the dirty water pumped back into the filter for some reason?
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At Good Shepherd's inpatient rehabilitation [1] facilities, we are dedicated to getting you home quicker and with more functional independence than other rehabilitation facilities in the region and nation. Below is a glimpse at our most recent patient outcomes for patients with joint replacement and orthopedic [2] conditions.
The following data was collected between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011 . For more information on Good Shepherd's clinical outcomes, please contact Susan Lee, MS, Director of Organization Development and Performance, at 610-778-9266.
Length of Stay
Here is a look at the average length of stay for patients in Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospitals in Allentown and at Pocono Medical Center.
Most Patients Go Home – Not to a Nursing Home
We know that getting back to your life is your number one goal when receiving inpatient rehabilitation. For most, that means getting out of the hospital and going back to your home and your family. At Good Shepherd, our therapists, nurses and physicians work hard to help you achieve that goal.
Good Shepherd Provides Great Customer Service
Patients who receive inpatient care at Good Shepherd tend to find their experience fulfilling and effective. When a patient is discharged from the rehabilitation hospitals, they are sent a survey by an independent research firm, Press Ganey. The survey asks them about their experience with Good Shepherd, including the therapy they receive, the food they eat, the cleanliness of the units and the courtesy of the employees. At left are the most recent overall Press Ganey scores for Good Shepherd's inpatient units.
These numbers pertain to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital-Allentown [3].
For more information on Good Shepherd programs and services, contact us [4] today or call 1-888-44-REHAB.
[1] https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/inpatient-rehabilitation
[2] https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/orthopedic-rehabilitation
[3] https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/rehabilitation-hospital-allentown
[4] https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/contact-us


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From NBC/National Journal's Matthew E. Berger
BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- Giuliani said Clinton "did something extraordinary in American politics" by taking both sides of the issue of New York drivers licenses for illegal immigrants at Tuesday's debate.
"She did the worst attack on herself," he said outside a diner at a hastily called press conference. "She did the one thing in a debate you never want to do."
Giuliani also defended his own record after being criticized by Biden. Giuliani questioned who had written Biden's comments that Giuliani was not qualified to be president and that every sentence he utters has "a noun and a verb and 9/11."
"Did he read that?" Giuliani said when asked by a diner. "I think somebody wrote that for him. Remember Joe doesn't write his own material."
He went on to reiterate his qualification, including his executive experience.
"I think my qualifications speak for themselves," Giuliani said. "I'd like to know what city, what state, what government or what business any of those people ran. They haven't, and it isn't the time to get on the job training."
Giuliani said he was pleased with the amount of attention the Democratic candidates paid to him at the debate.
More Giuliani excerpts on last night: "They clearly are worried about running against me," he said. "And I got out of it without making a mistake." …
"The reality is I am running on my entire record. Joe doesn't have a record like that to run on. He's never run anything. Neither has Hillary, neither has Barack, neither has John Edwards." …
"I was very pleased with the position I had in the debate last night. I was mentioned more often in that debate than any of the Democrats. I actually am claiming victory in the Democratic debate. I was mentioned more often than the Democrats; they clearly are worried about running against me. They hardly mentioned any of the other Republicans; they mentioned me. And I got out of it without making a mistake. I didn't take two positions on something, and I didn't say I saw an unidentified flying object. I came out of it pretty good."


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NBC Cancels Community, Revolution, Growing Up Fisher, Believe and Crisis
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Welcome to the darkest timeline. NBC has canceed Community,Revolution, Growing Up Fisher, Believe, Crisis and Dracula,TVGuide.com has learned. Add new fall shows to your Watchlist! Only one season away from its #sixseasonsandamovie goal, Communi… Read more


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed draft pick.
Thomas signed a three-year extension worth $18 million last October. The deal includes $9 million guaranteed.
The trade makes sense for both sides.
The Lions (3-4) lost receiver Nate Burleson for the season last week, so Thomas gives them depth behind Calvin Johnson, Titus Young and rookie Ryan Broyles.
And the Jaguars (1-6) get a draft pick for a player who clearly has fallen out of favor with a new coaching staff. First-round draft pick Justin Blackmon and second-year pro Cecil Shorts III passed Thomas on the depth chart, and the Jaguars recently stripped him of his role as punt returner.
Thomas has 13 receptions for 80 yards this season.
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Coming for you on the PlayStation Plus in August... Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Mafia II, Spec Ops: The Line and more.
That is a good month for me. I have only got one of those games. It is a shame the Need for Speed is just the PS3 one but still I am happy
Lego sucks. Spec ops already have it from the US ps+
The others are alright but not really exciting. I know i know , i'm always complaining to you but that's what i think when i see these lists when they could do much better especially in the vita..
mafia 2 and NFS MW for me,glad they're adding more variety
the leaked prediction was half false
I wanted to buy Spec Ops and NFS a few days ago but decided to pass due to being short on money. I can't believe Sony is offering both of those games, love it.


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Heading out to seaJuly 8th, 2006 , by admin
We boarded the ship after lunch on Friday. After finding out stateroom, we began to explore. I can already see that a certain level of exercise is built into living on a cruise ship. Our room is on Deck 5 in the bow. We eat on Deck 8 in the stern. The pool is on Deck 10, the hot tubs are on Deck 11, the gym is on Deck 12, and the walking track is on Deck 13. Shows are in an auditorium on Deck 8, and the Purser's desk is on Deck 9. We are going to be climbing stairs and walking from one end of the ship to the other all day.
Our first dinner was quite an experience. Everyone dressed up, not necessarily in formal wear, but in nice slacks and dresses. We were served a four-course meal. My appetizer was asparagus soup, and it was delicious. The salad choices were romaine and tomato tossed with a house dressing or a mixed green salad with a choice of dressing. Because I wanted only olive oil, I chose the mixed greens. It was about half iceberg lettuce and half beneficial greens. The olive oil was excellent quality.
My entrée was lamb. It came with potatoes and root vegetables. I asked if I could substitute the green beans that came with a chicken dish for the potatoes. Our waiter seemed flustered by the request; evidently I had asked for something that would hamper the system. However he brought my dinner as I requested it. I think the lamb I cook at home is delicious. This lamb was even better. It was tender and superbly seasoned. The vegetables were wonderful.
For dessert I chose something called lavender ice. I'm not sure what was in it, but it melted in my mouth. After dinner we went out on deck. It is so relaxing to hear the swoosh of the water and look at the stars.


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Here is one of the many interesting streets nearby the old medieval part of Ibiza Town. At first I was a little bummed out it was raining, but then I got excited because I knew it would add a certain texture to the photos. The only painful part is trying to carry around an umbrella and a camera system at the same time… a major drag!- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this entry at the Stuck in Customs blog.
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Pre-game at Xcel
Forsberg (pulled groin) a late scratch. JUST KIDDING!
Wolski and Hlinka the forward scratches tonight against the Wild. Wolski's descent to healthy scratch-dom continues to be a slightly big story around the team. Hard to believe the former first-round pick and the team's fourth-leading scorer is sitting out a game in mid-March while Cody McCormick and Cody McLeod are in, but Joel Quenneville just hasn't been happy with Wolski's overall game lately.
The feeling is he hasn't been using his size still, not battling hard enough for pucks or in front of the net. I thought Wolski played a real good game the other night against Edmonton, personally.
Wolski reminds me a bit of Alex Tanguay, in his personal makeup. He's a bit shy and sensitive, and I think his ego gets bruised easily. He's got very good skill and has done a lot of good things for the Avs the last couple years. But it can't be denied that this is a personal setback for him, not to be playing in meaningful games down the stretch.
It might be a bit of a "no duh" statement, but this game will be won on special teams tonight, I think. The Avs MUST get something on the power play if they're going to beat the Wild. Let's see if Foppa helps make the difference.
Faceoff in 15 minutes….
****After the first period: Well, folks, what'd I tell ya? 1-0 after one period. Wild with a PP goal, Avs got nothing on a 5-on-3 for 40 seconds, and were absolutely awful throughout.
Ian Laperriere got faked out of his uniform on Burns' PP goal. The Avs need a speedier guy out there on the PK I think than Lappy.
The Avs simply hold on to the puck too long on the power play, or make one pass too many. This team is LAST in the NHL on the power play. How is that even possible???
****After two periods: That was one of the worst periods I've ever seen Forsberg play. His line was cycled to death on the second goal, and he didn't get to a puck quick enough in the corner before it went back to the point. He also got the diving penalty with too much griping after what would have been an interference call alone on Koivu.
Of course, Forsberg has the bad fortune tonight of playing with Mick McGeough on the ice – easily the worst referee in the NHL, and has been for several years now.
He stood by and watched Brent Burns clutch and grab Forsberg on another sequence. Forsberg isn't helping himself, though, by trying to be his own goon. He's TOO OLD to keep doing that, and not nearly in good enough shape to do that anymore.
Avs down 2-1 to a team 32-0-2 when leading after two periods. Good night!


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So I have all these "gameSprites" that contain "BillboardSprites".
They are pngs that are chopped up
and billboarded to be in 3D space.
I'm using them as characters and other things and I'd like to be able to draw a ton of them.
They are drawn in there own buffers whith their own indices and vertices arrays.
This is very slow and reading suggests that the graphics card would prefer if I told it about all
the gamesprites in one buffer instead.
I can add all their vertices and indices together, and draw them all I'd imagine.
But they are also drawn with an effect file, and that is passed its world matrix(Scale and position etc),
plus the billboarding effect and textures.
So how would I keep my ability to individually change scaling,positioning,texture and other things
in each gamesprite while still being able to draw all of them in one batch?
I'm new so I don't know if my understanding of xna is that great but this is where I'm at!
If someone could just give me some ideas or theories or examples that would be great.
Here's my draw for the GameSprite code, excuse the mess, still new:
public void Draw(GraphicsDevice graphics, Camera camera) { setVertexBuffer(graphics); //Gets texture from sprite sheet for animation. StopAtCurrentFrame(graphics); //set previous states RasterizerState prevRasterizerState = graphics.RasterizerState; BlendState prevBlendState = graphics.BlendState; Matrix billboardMatrix = Matrix.CreateConstrainedBillboard(WorldMatrix.Translation, camera.Position, Vector3.Up, camera.Forward, Vector3.UnitZ); Matrix ScalePositionFix = Matrix.CreateTranslation(Position * -scale); Matrix YFix = Matrix.CreateTranslation(new Vector3(0, (HEIGHT / WIDTH) * 2, 0)); Matrix AppliedWorldMatrix = WorldMatrix * ScalePositionFix * YFix; //First Pass: //Render the non-transparent pixels of the billboards and store their depths billBoardEffect.Parameters["world"].SetValue(billboardMatrix * AppliedWorldMatrix); billBoardEffect.Parameters["view"].SetValue(camera.View); billBoardEffect.Parameters["projection"].SetValue(camera.Projection); billBoardEffect.Parameters["billboardSize"].SetValue(0); billBoardEffect.Parameters["alphaTestDirection"].SetValue(1); billBoardEffect.Parameters["colorMap"].SetValue(texture); graphics.BlendState = BlendState.Opaque; graphics.DepthStencilState = DepthStencilState.Default; graphics.RasterizerState = RasterizerState.CullNone; foreach (EffectPass pass in billBoardEffect.CurrentTechnique.Passes) { pass.Apply(); graphics.DrawIndexedPrimitives(PrimitiveType.TriangleList, 0, 0, vertexBuffer.VertexCount, 0, (int)(vertexBuffer.VertexCount * 0.5f)); } graphics.Indices = null; graphics.SetVertexBuffer(null); //Second pass billBoardEffect.Parameters["alphaTestDirection"].SetValue(-1.0f); graphics.BlendState = BlendState.NonPremultiplied; graphics.DepthStencilState = DepthStencilState.DepthRead; //graphics.SamplerStates[0] = SamplerState.PointWrap; setVertexBuffer(graphics); foreach (EffectPass pass in billBoardEffect.CurrentTechnique.Passes) { pass.Apply(); graphics.DrawIndexedPrimitives(PrimitiveType.TriangleList, 0, 0, vertexBuffer.VertexCount, 0, (int)(vertexBuffer.VertexCount * 0.5f)); } graphics.SetVertexBuffer(null); graphics.Indices = null; //set previous states graphics.BlendState = prevBlendState; graphics.RasterizerState = prevRasterizerState; setBounds();


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Happy Wednesday!
It's a Happy Wednesday for me because it's time to name "The Greatest Song(s) of All Time This Week."
As I posted on Facebook last night, the retro version of TGSOATTW is the song "Wounded" by Third Eye Blind. There will never be a day when the song won't mean the world to me…
As far as the NEW version goes, I also showed my hand on Facebook last night. (A reminder that you can be my friend on Facebook by searching "Glenn Clark" and adding the goofy guy in the pink shirt who is dancing at a wedding.)
When we look back on 2010 in the future, there is no doubt in my mind that we will remember it as "The Year of Cee-Lo Green." For as great as "F*** You" is, there's something even more amazing about "Old Fashioned"…
Let's see what everyone has to say…
1. WNST.net's Drew Forrester says future of horse racing in jeopardy as David Cordish wins Anne Arundel County slots vote
Well…now we know.
I'm completely torn on this entire situation.
On one side, I ABSOLUTELY think David Cordish will create a world-class facility. I think it will be outstanding both on the interior and the exterior; and I think it will attract money from both inside the Old Line State and from elsewhere. His track record makes me believe he's going to do a hell of a job.
On the opposite side, I also think the vote is an unquestioned blow to the state of horse racing in Maryland-at least for the short term. Immediate slots revenue at Laurel might not have been the BEST solution for the future of the sport in the state, but it was probably the best option right now.
The issue now is all about what the Maryland Jockey Club and MI Developments do moving forward. They've stated that this will mark the end of live racing at Laurel Park, with Pimlico instead hosting 40 days of live racing in the Spring.
While that might be a necessary move, it clearly isn't the best option for the sport. The MJC (and MID) will have to go back to the drawing board and consider other options. Is it time to shift focus to a new track? Is it time to explore options for slots in Baltimore? Is it time to think about how the facilities could be better used?
I do not believe this has to be the final nail in the coffin for the sport in the state. But I DO believe it has the potential to be if the folks involved aren't willing to immediately change course.
It's going to be an interesting stretch over the next few months.
2. BaltimoreRavens.com's Mike Duffy says John Harbaugh, Ozzie Newsome would be interested in Shawne Merriman if he clears waivers
Here we go…
I'll say this much. If I was the GM of the Ravens, I'd pass on "Lights Out." I think risking a roster spot in season on a guy whose career has been marked in recent years by injuries and ineffectiveness is a questionable judgment at best.
But I'm not saying that because I believe the team doesn't have pass rush problems.
The team has MAJOR pass rush problems-there's absolutely no question about that. I'm worried that there might not be an in season fix for the Ravens.
But I DON'T think the answer should include taking a risk on a player who is surrounded by more question marks than the book "Are You My Mother?"
Now-could Shawne Merriman end up in Charm City? Maybe. There's almost no chance any NFL team claims him off waivers, so he'll be available. If he passes a physical and is humble enough to understand that he isn't the Pro Bowl player he was at the beginning of his career-maybe he's a fit.
It certainly doesn't smell like it though.
3. Carroll County Times' Aaron Wilson says Ravens not interested in Randy Moss
We knew this-but now we don't even bother having to mention it anymore.
The Ravens aren't interested in Randy Moss…even if they should be. To me, this is one of those "right player, wrong time" situations.
Randy Moss would be the PERFECT compliment to Anquan Boldin, Derrick Mason and Donte' Stallworth (I've never thought TJ Houshmandzadeh was a logical fit myself); but it's not something that can be forced.
If the Ravens had an offseason to meet with Moss and discuss his role and what their expectations were for him-they might be in a place where they could feel more comfortable in adding him to the mix. But adding a player like that in the middle of the season is dangerous.
But then again…
4. National Football Post has Ravens 4th in power rankings
Which seems about right, considering Sarah Longbottom was ranked 3rd. (Thanks The Smoking Jacket!)
5. WNST.net's Glenn Clark lists Haloti Ngata amongst NFL MVP candidates
And a few things before we move on from the Ravens…
-A reminder that we will be out at 1 Winning Drive in Owings Mills today, as the Ravens return to the practice field. John Harbaugh, Joe Flacco and others are scheduled to meet with the media following practice-you'll hear from them throughout the day on AM1570 WNST and at WNST.net.
-Did you miss Greg Gumbel with Drew Forrester Wednesday on "The Morning Reaction" on AM1570 WNST? He'll be at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday to call Ravens-Dolphins for CBS. Make sure you head over to the BuyAToyota.com Audio Vault here at WNST.net today to check it out! Some other things you can hear in the Audio Vault today include…
- Lomas Brown (ESPN)-who went around the NFL with Drew Wednesday
- Craig Calcaterra ("HardballTalk"-NBCSports.com)-who wrapped up the MLB season with Drew Wednesday
- KC Keeler (Delaware Football Coach)-who previewed the Blue Hens' visit from Towson Saturday and talked Joe Flacco with Drew Wednesday
- Reed Harris (WEC GM)-who discussed the UFC/WEC merger and the future of both companies with Thyrl Nelson and John Rallo Tuesday on "The MMA Report"
- Kirk Hinrich (Washington Wizards Guard)-who discussed the start of NBA season in DC with Thyrl Tuesday on "The Mobtown Sports Beat"
- Steve Johnson (Bowie Baysox Pitcher)-who talked about his former San Francisco Giants teammates winning the World Series with Rex Snider Tuesday on "The Afternoon Drive"
- Nate Davis (USA Today)-who went around the NFL with Rex Tuesday
- Jamey Eisenberg (CBSSports.com)-who talked Fantasy Football with Rex Tuesday
It's all in the Audio Vault. See what I did there? I planned your day for you again. This is getting a bit ridiculous.
6. The AP says Orioles declined option on reliever Mark Hendrickson, give him $200,000 buyout
So long Mark, we'll always have the memories…
In all honesty, Hendrickson was serviceable at times, and was downright EFFECTIVE for stretches against left handed hitters.
I don't think anyone is crying for the guy when he walks away with $200,000 either. What a nice life that must be…
7. The Sun's Dan Connolly says Juan Samuel apparently coming back to Birds
I will admit that I'm surprised. I'm not stunned, but I'm surprised. I thought Juan Samuel made a statement about what he was going to do moving forward when Buck Showalter was hired-so I didn't expect him to end up back in Orange and Black.
Of course, Samuel likely thought there was a chance he could end up filling one of the managerial vacancies around Major League Baseball. Clearly this news means that he's not in the picture for the Pittsburgh Pirates job, and the Milwaukee Brewers decided to go elsewhere when they hired Ron Roenicke yesterday.
As it appears that he's coming back, hopefully he'll be able to make a contribution. Sadly, I don't think that contribution will be 30 home runs.
8. MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli says corner infield power bat, shortstop, starting pitching biggest areas of need for O's
Like Dan Aykroyd said to Chris Farley in Tommy Boy, "Great kid, you've identified it, the next step is washing it off."
Andy MacPhail knows what the team needs-now he just needs to go get it.
No problem, right?
Can I add one more name to the Orioles' shopping list this offseason? I'd like for them to add Jorgie Porter. (Thanks Guyism!)
9. D1scourse's Patrick Stevens says Maryland preparing for either Jacory Harris, Stephen Morris to be under center for Miami Saturday
This is a MAJOR question mark.
Against some teams, the dropoff from starter to backup wouldn't be the most significant situation facing an opponent.
But if the Terps don't have to face Harris when they play the Hurricanes Saturday, it is UNBELIEVABLY significant.
It doesn't mean they'll win. But it DOES mean they'll have a chance, which I wouldn't think they'd have if Harris played.
10. The Diamondback's Conor Walsh says Terrapins women picked up double double from Alyssa Thomas en route to exhibition blowout over Gallaudet
The inappropriate joke of the day would be something along the lines of "Well-at least the Bison players didn't have to hear any trash talk from the Terrapins at Comcast Center while they were losing…"
I wouldn't say that though, because I'm not inappropriate.
Exhibit A: It would be inappropriate of me to NOT pass along this picture of Sofija Milosevic. (Thanks Totally Crap!)
And finally, I leave you with this.
This is the end of a real live Canadian Football League game. Honestly. I don't understand any more than you do (Thanks Deadspin!)…
Flexing my mic muscles since 1983…


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Benitez was quickly installed in the Stamford Bridge hotseat after Tuesday's 3-0 defeat by Juventus spelled the end of Roberto Di Matteo's reign at Chelsea. The arrival of the Spaniard has not been warmly greeted by Chelsea fans, who remember his fiery clashes with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho during his spell at Liverpool, but Redknapp feels they will forgive and forget if he inspires instant success against City. Chelsea have slipped to third in the Premier League table after a run of four games without a win and former Tottenham boss Redknapp knows that Benitez does not have much time to settle in ahead of the crucial top-of-the table clash with the defending champions. He told The Sun:
"I know Benitez isn't a popular choice, but the ball's in his court.
"I have always said the punters do not really care who's in charge, so long as the team is winning and the points are racking up. You could have Saddam Hussein in charge and if results went well they would be chanting his name.
"So Rafa has to start by beating City. If he does that, it'll be a different story."
Redknapp has been out of work since parting company with Spurs in the summer, but he is expected to make a flying visit to the Ukraine to hold further negotiations about taking charge of the national side. Ukraine Football Federation chief Mykhailo Fomenko said:
"Talks with them were successful, so now we're waiting for what Redknapp will say.
"In the next few days we expect Redknapp will make a personal visit to thoroughly discuss all the details and conditions of the possible contract and get his final decision."
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Gallery: Slut-o-ween Is Not Just For Humans
If you think dogs are exempt from Slut-o-ween by virtue of belonging to a species that doesn't understand the concept of "sexy clothing," think again. Just because they have no fucking clue what's going on doesn't mean humans aren't going to cram them into the most ridiculous little dog outfits they can find, and then get mad when they pee and poop all over them. In honor of Slut-o-ween Week, I've scoured the Internet for the absolute finest in canine sluttire. And because I'm an evil cat person, I've included a few cats at the end, as a bonus. (Cats rule.)[ITPGallery]


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Justice Minister Peter MacKay's wife is making a spirited defence of her husband over comments recently attributed to him about female judges.
In a letter to the Globe and Mail, Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay lashes out at both the media and the group of lawyers who attended a session in which MacKay reportedly said women were leery about becoming judges.
The Toronto Star reported that MacKay said women were afraid of being sent to work as judges on the circuit courts.
The report generated widespread criticism including from the justice ministers of both Ontario and Quebec.
His wife said MacKay's comments have been misrepresented in the media, which she likened to a "24-hour news cycle, National Enquirer-TMZ mentality."
She writes that organizers of the private meeting of lawyers have turned down her husband's request to release the audio recording of his comments to lay the matter to rest.
"Instead, they run to the anti-Conservative media with hearsay and, of course, he is savaged by his accusers, political opponents and press," Afshin-Jam MacKay writes in a response to an open letter on the subject by Globe columnist Leah McLaren.
Afshin-Jam MacKay goes on to explain that her husband made a passing reference in the speech of the bond she has with the couple's infant son and contends that reference was tied with the reference of fewer women applying for judicial positions and misrepresented.
"Ironically he is presumed guilty without any evidence, only hearsay," she writes.
Eyebrows were also raised over emails MacKay sent to staff marking Mother's Day and Father's Day.
The Mother's Day email salutes moms for juggling two full-time jobs — home and work, while the Father's Day message was quite different, making no mention of any household duties, but saying the men were "shaping the minds and futures of the next generation of leaders."
Both emails were obtained by The Canadian Press.
In her letter to the Globe, Afshin-Jam MacKay notes that most of the senior officials in her husband's office are women and they approved the messages, which she said were written by female staffers in the Justice Department.
On Wednesday, Quebec Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee accused MacKay of making "deplorable" comments and suggested he was out of touch with the times.
Ontario's Attorney General Madeleine Meilleur also took issue with the suggestion women weren't applying for judgeships.
MacKay didn't deny the Toronto Star's portrayal of the comments regarding judges comments, but posted on Facebook that he has been trying to encourage more women to seek a career on the bench.


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Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has told Manchester United to forget about signing his star centre-forward Robert Lewandowski.
Sir Alex Ferguson has been heavily linked with a move for the Poland international and the Bundesliga champions' boss admitted there would be interest, but was confident of holding on to his top scorer.
Interim Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has confirmed he is unlikely to recall on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku to solve his attacking crisis.
Benitez acknowledged the young Belgian had been playing well, but said it would be better for his long-term development to stay at West Brom.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger angrily dismissed reports his assistant Steve Bould berated the players following their loss to Swansea City on Saturday.
The Frenchman also claimed it has become fashionable to knock the Gunners lately and was confident his side would find their best form again soon.
Former Tottenham Hotspur star David Ginola has defended current White Hart Lane favourite Gareth Bale over the criticism he has received for diving.
The French winger claimed this reputation was unfair and that it would eventually stifle his attacking instincts if it continued.
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has admitted that his team-mate Mario Balotelli can be frustrating at times, stating that "sometimes you want to kill him".
However, Zabaleta insists the unpredictable Italian was a good person, as well as a top class player.
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I got an exciting offer for my domain name LaTeXForum.com however I am not sure if the end-user is seeking the domain name for Latex (the material) or LaTeX.
I have no programming skills what-so-ever, however I am an SEO guru with basic / general HTML5 and CSS knowledge.
The only thing holding me back from developing this domain is that I do not know how to, nor do I have a budget for a web developer.
Let me know your opinions, this is a gem of a domain.
If you have no use for the domain then I'd sell it...


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When should I study abroad?
You may study abroad for an academic year, semester, summer or winter session during your sophomore, junior or senior year. Major requirements or prerequisite course work may dictate when you study abroad. For example, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy students MUST study abroad during the fall semester of the sophomore year to graduate on time. Study abroad program prerequisites may also play a role in determining when you go abroad. Some programs require extensive background in a foreign language or other specific academic preparation. You should work closely with your academic advisor to determine when you should study abroad. You must also meet Ithaca College's study abroad eligibility requirements in order to earn academic credit for work completed on a study abroad program.


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While the United States Senate is set to begin debating gun reform, in Newtown, a grass roots group said the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School deserve a vote.
The Newtown Action Alliance has been reading the names of every person shot and killed across the country since the Sandy Hook tragedy, starting Wednesday afternoon, and will continue into Thursday.
"People are dying every day at the hands of guns, and we need the Senate to do the right thing," said Gary Seri. "Congress needs to keep moving forward and saving lives."
NAA officials said reading off the names is their way of hoping to keep the pressure on Congress, adding after Sandy Hook on Dec. 14, Newtown deserves a vote on gun reform.
That debate is expected to begin Thursday.
In the Senate, there is a bipartisan compromise on background checks. If passed, they would now be required for gun purchases at gun shows and with online orders, but not for private sales between two people.
While there is a compromise, it doesn't mean the bill will pass.
Officials with the National Rifle Association and its allies said they are vowing to block the bill to prevent the debate form getting stared.
However, President Barack Obama's wish list, including a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, has little chance of getting passed in the Senate, let alone the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
But, in Newtown, this group said they're not deterred, rather just determined to keep moving forward.
"Change has to come," Seri said. "There are my friends. They lost their children, teachers I was friends with and someone has to stand up for them."
The group plans on reading the names until at least 10 a.m.
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