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Xbox One gamers will finally be joining the Elite this year, quite literally, after it was announced the hugely multiplayer Elite: Dangerous is heading to the console.
Elite, the online space simulator from Frontier Developments, will be released on Microsoft's console this year, Xbox head Phil Spencer announced at the 2015 Game Developers Conference this week.
It is a significant announcement as it marks the game's console debut. Frontier launched the Windows PC version in December and will also coming to Mac this year.
The game will include all updates since the PC release so Xbox One gamer will not be missing out on any content and has been described as "the complete and authentic Elite: Dangerous experience," by David Braben, founder and CEO of Frontier Developments, in a post on the game's forums.
"It will not be 'dumbed down'. We'll be working with an all-new audience, but that doesn't mean a change in direction for the game, and nor does it mean slowing development on the PC version."
Braben added that PC, Mac and Xbox One players "will all share the same overarching narrative and galaxy state."
The games huge potential player base is good news for Microsoft, especially in the wake of Sony's announcement that its rival console, PlayStation 4 has sold more than 20.2 million units. It makes the PS4 the most successful of the eighth generation video game systems.
It will be the complete and authentic Elite: Dangerous experienceDavid Braben, founder and CEO of Frontier Developments


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Imagine a marketing campaign that can increase membership, improve community outreach and help save lives. The target? Firefighters.
Firefighters make a living at the risk of dying. How else can you describe a profession that involves blazing buildings and choking clouds of black smoke?
While the dangers associated with firefighting may seem fairly obvious, the reality is surprising. Yes, firefighters must beware of burns and smoke inhalation, but heart attacks actually kill more firefighters than the fires themselves do.
"For over 120 years, more firefighters die in the line of duty…as a result of a cardiac disease," says Kevin Malley, director of human performance at the New York City Fire Department.
Naturally, a consistent fitness program can reduce these deaths, as exercise has been shown to prevent heart disease. Exercise can also reduce other on-the-job injuries that commonly afflict firefighters (e.g., lower-back problems). Moreover, a fitness program can help firefighters develop the strength and cardiac capacity necessary to perform their duties better.
"When [you] go out there, you have 112 pounds of clothing and equipment you are running with," Malley says. "You are completely encapsulated. This isn't a walk in the park. You are running up 10 flights of stairs, six flights of stairs, then when you get there, you have to get to work."
Factor in stress and extreme heat and you see the danger that deconditioned firefighters face.
In an effort to spread the fitness message to firefighters, Club Industry has teamed with Fire Chief, a sister publication that reaches more than 50,000 fire officials. Together, we have published a special section in the April issue of Fire Chief on the benefits of a firefighter fitness program.
This presents club operators with an excellent opportunity to provide their services to fire officials (who, after finishing the April issue of Fire Chief, will have fitness fresh in their minds). True, the fire officials may simply decide to install exercise equipment in their stations, but their departments probably lack the expertise, interest and motivation that a successful fitness program requires. That's where clubs come in.
Consider that the fitness concept is not exactly new to fire departments. However, acceptance has been slow, even nonexistent in some cases. So perhaps your club can help move it along, while benefiting your business.
Selling fitness to fire officials will take some work, though. Paul O. Davis, Ph.D., president of On Target Challenge Inc. (DBA On Target Communications) in Washington, D.C., knows this from experience. He has been promoting fitness to firefighters for 35 years. For the last 10, his company has been responsible for the Firefighter Combat Challenge, a national contest that tests the physical mettle of firefighters.
Despite decades of effort, Dr. Davis has faced resistance from the fire service. "At one point and time, they were firmly ensconced against the idea of being physically fit," he says.
Fear of Fitness
The opposition comes from all fronts. Fire officials fear the costs and potential harm associated with fitness. The unions worry that fitness initiatives will punish the out-of-shape firefighters. In some cases, the firefighters themselves out-and-out reject the thought of exercise.
Still, support for firefighter fitness does exist on a national level. The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) have worked together to back the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative, an effort to implement fitness programs in fire departments.
"It's certainly a welcome relief from what has been a fairly staid position," Dr. Davis says of the initiative. "The advocacy of fitness by the two organizations that would have the most to benefit is certainly welcome. But there is no mandate for people to exercise."
In other words, the initiative gives the nuts and bolts of firefighter fitness, but doesn't recommend any consequences for personnel who don't exercise. There isn't a "be fit or be fired" proposal. Nor is it likely that there ever will be
Just ask firefighter David Odum. He and four other firefighters own Firehouse Fitness, a health club in Riverdale, Ga. While the firefighter partners have influenced some peers to work out, their fire department has not been as lucky.
According to Odum, the department tried to introduce a fitness program that included regular physicals, but many firefighters resisted. Some even threatened lawsuits. That killed the program before it even got started.
This may make the fire service seem like a bleak prospect, but keep in mind that firefighters work in a fragmented industry — from well-funded urban fire departments to smaller, rural volunteer houses. When it comes to fitness, opinions will vary.
When pitching fitness services — whether it be discounted memberships or on-site training — be prepared to assuage any worries. (See sidebar, Here's the Proof.) Talk about the benefits of your program (e.g., healthier work force), and describe the steps you will take to reduce the risk of exercise-related injury. Offer to conduct fitness assessments as a means of motivation, not as a form of punishment.
The point is this: Yes, local fire officials may greet you with apathy. On the other hand, they may be fitness enthusiasts who welcome your help.
Take New York City. Both the fire commissioner and union president are fitness buffs. That's how Malley became director of human performance, a position he has held for five years.
In his role, Malley has made fitness a part of recruit training. New York's fledgling firefighters not only learn about exercise, they learn how to teach exercise to other firefighters. So when the recruits finish the program, they exit the academy as peer trainers.
Although rookie firefighters can't tell vets to change their lifestyles (unless they are looking for some creative advice concerning the storage of hoses), they can lead by example. New York hires 600 firefighters annually, so the department now boasts 3,000 people who, having passed the fitness program, are inspiring other firefighters to get into shape.
"[P]rior to this program, the average New York City firefighter gained between 9 and 15 pounds of fat on the first year on the job, which is astonishing," Malley says. "Since this program has been in effect, that number has been reduced to less than 5."
Fitness proponents would like to see this type of peer training make headway in other departments. In fact, at the request of the IAFF, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is creating Peer Fitness Trainer certification specifically for firefighters.
"It is called the Peer Fitness Trainer certification because it is going to differ from historical personal trainer certification or group fitness certification," says Ken Germano, executive director of ACE. "The tasks and skills are germane to firefighters, inclusive of all the physical activity aspects and all of the physiology and kinesiology that firefighters need to understand."
While certification and similar training will educate firefighters about fitness, they will still need a place to exercise. Fire departments may install their own equipment, but on-site fitness facilities do have drawbacks. For instance, if firefighters work out too much during their shift, they may hinder their work. For this reason, fire officials may be open to discounted memberships that will allow their off-duty personnel to use your club.
Town Sports International (TSI), the New York City-based club chain, provides discounted memberships to firefighters and other civil servants (such as police officers), a sales practice that has been very successful, according to Maggie Stevens, TSI's vice president of sales. Here's how it works: The chain makes free one-week memberships available to firefighters. Firefighters can then try out a TSI club and, if they like the experience, they can purchase a membership for half the normal rate — sometimes less.
"We have some fire departments that subsidize," Stevens explains. "They pay a portion for the firefighters."
Respected Profession
Germano is a big believer in giving firefighters a discount on memberships. "Firefighters are serving the community," he says. "I'd charge firefighters $10 a month or so. I'd just want them in the club. They set good examples. [The firefighter union is] only the 17th largest union in the United States, but they are probably the most popular."
Indeed, firefighters are so respected, just having them in your club could do wonders for your community outreach, an important part of business. So publicize your efforts to get firefighters into the club. Let members, prospects and the media know that you have opened up your club to firefighters. You'll benefit from the positive word of mouth.
TSI benefits from positive word of mouth by donating its used exercise equipment to fire departments. Giving firefighters the means to work out is a goodwill effort that ultimately pays off for the chain.
"They might tell a friend or they might spread the word, saying, 'Hey, we got this equipment and it was donated by TSI,'" Stevens explains. This type of publicity not only draws firefighters, it draws anyone impressed with the donation.
This isn't the only way that a firefighter fitness program can attract members. If you plan on putting together exercise offerings specifically for firefighters, you may find that other members and prospects want to join in. Just look at Crunch's Action Firefighter Workout, a class conceived by a personal trainer who also happens to be a firefighter.
While teaching group exercise at Crunch, the trainer began to incorporate firefighter-type activities into the class. Eventually, the workout evolved to emulate a firefighting experience.
Instead of the high-intensity music played during group exercise, the Action Firefighter Workout blares out the sounds of 911 calls and sirens. Body Bars become hoses, and exercisers use Steps to mimic going up the staircase of a large, burning building. At the end of the class, participants pretend to save an unconscious victim (actually a 90 pound CPR dummy).
Men, who normally shy away from group exercise, have been big fans of this intense class. "[I]t's a much, much more physically challenging workout," says Donna Cyrus, Crunch's national group fitness director.
Pumping Up Firefighters
While most clubs may not have siren sounds and CPR dummies available for a class, they can take other approaches to create firefighter-specific fitness programs. For example, the Dedham Health and Athletic Complex has made a BodyPump class the cornerstone of a program for Boston firefighters.
Since firefighters may be required to carry heavy equipment up and down stairs, Dedham wanted a program that covered all the basic muscle group movements. BodyPump fit the bill.
"It's high muscle endurance," says Guy Caracciolo, Dedham's fitness director. "It's repetitive."
Dedham put the program together as part of a study for the Boston fire department, which has been alarmed by the high number of on-the-job heart attacks and injuries among its personnel. A medically oriented fitness center that handles physical therapy for Boston fire department, Dedham was a logical choice to test the effectiveness of a wellness program that could prolong the health of firefighters.
"The research is out there that exercise does reduce your risk of heart attack and numerous other diseases associated with inactivity and poor eating habits," Caracciolo explains.
The Dedham program puts that research to the test using firefighters. The program's goal is to study 200 firefighters and report the findings back to the Boston fire department. Thus far, two groups (totaling nearly 150 firefighters) have completed the program, and, at press time, another 50 were about to take part.
Each program begins and ends with comprehensive fitness assessments to measure progress. (See sidebar, Here's the Proof.) The program, itself, lasts three months for each group.
"We like them to come in 36 times, so three times a week," Caracciolo says. "Two times a week, they are required to take BodyPump. And one time a week, we require them to take a strength fitness class. And each time they come in, they have to perform a half hour of cardiovascular activity." So each visit lasts 90 minutes.
While the goal of the program/study is to show that exercise is beneficial for firefighters, Dedham isn't waiting for all the data to be tabulated before spreading the fitness message. Through the program, Dedham is encouraging the firefighters to make fitness a more permanent fixture in their lives — either by joining a club or by exercising on their own.
"Of the first [group], we had 19 sign up [at Dedham]," Caracciolo says. "I know a fair amount had signed up at other clubs…local to them. I also know that it has made exercise more of a conscious thought to them, where they wind up performing more consistent exercise…even in the firehouse."
Maybe getting firefighters to exercise in the fire stations won't earn you money immediately, but the rewards could be even greater some day.
"Hey, you never know when you'll need them," Stevens says with a laugh. "You definitely want them to be in shape." That alone may be all the incentive you to need to bring fitness to firefighters.
Here's the Proof
As the fire service's elder fitness statesman, Paul O. Davis, Ph.D., of On Target Challenge Inc., is accustomed to calls from firefighters seeking information about exercise programs. However, he can't get accustomed to the most common question that they ask: "How do I show higher officials that fitness programs are cost effective?"
"It's like going back and trying to prove that there is gravity," says Dr. Davis with a mixture of humor and disgust. "How long are we going to continue to question the obvious? We have all this data from these public health models showing the paybacks, particularly in the industrial setting where we show a return of a buck and half to five bucks for every dollar spent on [fitness] programs. And the fire service is still languishing over how we are going to prove that this is going to have a benefit."
Given the wealth of information supporting the health and cost benefits of fitness programs, one can understand Dr. Davis' frustration. Still, he raises a good point: Fire departments are going to want some proof that a fitness program will be worth the expense.
Therefore, when selling your fitness services, you should reassure fire officials of the cost savings (again, $1.50 to $5 for every dollar invested). If they want more specifics, you could cite the fitness study that the Dedham Health and Athletic Complex has been conducting with Boston firefighters.
Although the study is ongoing, Dedham has generated statistics for 64 Boston firefighters who participated in a three-month fitness program during the spring of 2000. The firefighters came into the facility three times a week. Each session lasted 90 minutes, and included both cardio and strength activities.
The firefighters' fitness backgrounds varied. Some exercised regularly before the study, others were completely new to exercise. Their ages were between 24 and 57, with a mean age of 41.
Dedham conducted fitness assessments before and after the program to measure the firefighters' progress. Some key findings (given as a mean) include:
While the Dedham study can't be presented as straightforward scientific research (certain control factors were lacking), it does offer strong anecdotal evidence for clubs wishing to sell fitness programs to fire departments. Clearly, the firefighters reduced fat, gained muscle, got stronger, and showed improvements in flexibility and aerobic capacity.

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We at Hope Covenant Church strive to provide an atmosphere where teenagers experience the love of God through a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, other teenagers, and the entire body of Hope Covenant Church. For more information or questions about youth ministry, please contact Pastor Brian at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Youth Ministry students gather weekly for fun, snacks, and to hang with their friends. They experience a time of worship, relevant biblical teaching, and fun with their friends in a loving and encouraging environment.
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The SLA Reading Blog is designed to highlight new books and related resources plus publishers' offers for our Members that we think may be of interest to school librarians and to others working in related fields. The blog is available to logged-in SLA Members at https://www.sla.org.uk/reading-blog.php and a summary RSS feed is available at https://www.sla.org.uk/sla-reading-blog-rss.php. SLA Members, please submit any reviews you may wish to post here to bookblog[at]sla.org.uk and remember to quote your membership number in your e-mail. This blog is moderated by the SLA.
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In the only national book awards which are judged by teachers, the choices reflect their preference for the diversity and quality offered by small independent publishers. Andersen Press, Barrington Stoke, Gecko Press, David Fickling Books, The Bucket List, Two Hoots and Words & Pictures all feature on these lists, which come with the unique guarantee from teachers that these are books which have been tried and tested in the classroom.
The winners will be announced on July 6th at the UKLA International Conference, The Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel.
The Shortlists in full
The Night Gardener written and illustrated by Eric and Terry Fan (Frances Lincoln)
Odd Dog Out written and illustrated by Rob Biddulph (HarperCollins Children's Books)
Oi Dog written by Kes and Claire Gray and illustrated by Jim Field (Hodder)
The Darkest Dark written by Chris Hadfield and illustrated by The Fan Brothers (Macmillan)
Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea written and illustrated by Morag Hood (Two Hoots)
It Starts with a Seed written by Laura Knowles and illustrated by Jennie Webber (Words & Pictures)
The White Fox written and illustrated by Jackie Morris (Barrington Stoke)
Lesser Spotted Animals written and illustrated by MartinBrown (David Fickling Books)
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe Written by Megumi Iwasa, translated by Cathy Hirano and Illustrated by Jun Takabatake (Gecko Press)
Welcome to Nowhere written by Elizabeth Laird and illustrated by Lucy Eldridge (Macmillan)
Me and Mister P written by Maria Farrer and illustrated by Daniel Rieley (OUP)
The Street Beneath My Feet written by Charlotte Gullian and illustrated by Yuval Zommer (Words and Pictures)
Encounters written by Jason Wallace (Andersen Press)
Come Apart written by Sarah Crossan and Brian Conaghan (Bloomsbury)
Alpha: Abidjan to Gare du Nord written Bessora, translated by sarah Ardizzone and illustrated by Barroux (The Bucket List)
Saint Death written by Marcus Sedgwick (Orion)
Frogkisser! written by Garth Nix (Piccadilly Press)
Where the World Ends written by Geraldine McCaughrean (Usborne)
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Q&A with Melvin Burgess
19 April 2018, 6.30pm | The Portico Library, Manchester
IBBY UK and the Portico Library are pleased to present a Q&A session with author Melvin Burgess. A patron of The Portico Library, Melvin is an award-winning author of children's and young adult fiction. Often referred to as 'the godfather of teen fiction' by the British press, his novel Junk, published in 1996, was widely lauded for its realistic portrayal of youth, drugs and sex. He was nominated by the UK for the prestigious 2018 Hans Christian Andersen Award, which is presented biennially by IBBY. Previous winners of the award have included Tove Jansson and David Almond.
The event will be chaired by Hannah Kate, a poet and short-story writer based in Manchester whose work has appeared in various national magazines. As well as an academic, she is a presenter for North Manchester FM radio station and the host of a popular literature show, Hannah's Bookshelf, every Saturday with various authors.
After an introduction and dialogue with Melvin Burgess, Hannah will open the floor to questions from the audience.
One of the country's leading educational suppliers, BookLife, has set up a new scheme to support school libraries and help primary schools improve their literacy skills.
BookLife's new Match Funding scheme offers varied reading material for children. They have allocated £3 million to give away to schools, sourcing books from 30 UK publishers. BookLife has over 3,000 products in their Match Funding catalogue covering all curriculum requirements, plus lots of fiction. The company saw that many primary schools were struggling to stock their school libraries and knew they had to help. Their scheme allows doubling on book resources, so for every pound a school spends with BookLife, they will receive another pound for free to spend on more school books and resources of their choice.
Currently, BookLife has given away over £2 million in the first three months and hope that they can help even more schools in the coming months. They have started to already see the benefits their scheme has been having with schools.
"Our school is in a deprived area and it has always been our aim to provide a fantastic range of books to inspire our children to develop a love of reading. With BookLife's amazing Match Funding offer we have been able to expand our resources to further achieve this goal." – Julie Jones, Orchards C of E Primary School.
The Match Funding scheme is open to all UK primary schools, large or small and with no minimum or maximum limits. This allows any school to ensure their budget is working efficiently to provide educational and fun books for pupils of all ages.
BookLife's Match Funding scheme is running until 24 July 2018 and they advise schools to make use of it whilst they can. To find out more about Match Funding, go to www.booklife.co.uk
Authors including Julian Clary, Katherine Rundell and Holly Smale share the books which opened doors for them on World Book Day
The authors have all taken part in Book Aid International's 'New Worlds Through Books' campaign which celebrates the universal power of books to expand horizons and enrich lives. The charity asked participating authors to share a short piece or video about a book which opened a door to a new world for them. Over two weeks, the charity shared these insights, using them as a way to highlight the universal power of books to open doors and create positive change.
Julian Clary shared a video about his chosen book, saying: "Well, a book that opened doors for me was Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. I read it when I was, I suppose, 11 years old and I'd never been very adventurous until then but when I read about what they got up to in that book and the adventures they had on the boat, I thought 'this is the sort of life I'm going to lead'. Watch Julian's video here: www.bookaid.org/2018/02/28/new-worlds-books-julian-clary
Geek Girl author Holly Smale shared how Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery turned up at exactly the right moment: "Anne became more than my friend: she was me, except just a few metres ahead. Showing me I could do it. When I tried to write my first adult novel… I wanted to give teenagers another friend: someone they could turn to when they had nobody else…who would let them know they were enough. Much like people, books come in and out of our lives… But every now and then, the right book finds the right person at the right time. And when it does? It's a love that lasts forever." Read Holly's full contribution: www.bookaid.org/2018/03/01/new-worlds-books-holly-smale
Katherine Rundell selected Charmed Life by Diana Wynn Jones saying that it "was the kind of book that stretches the edges of your horizon; it made me see how strange and witty and valiantly, gloriously unhinged a book could be".
Cerrie Burnell focused on Little Women by Louisa May Alcott saying the book was "like a doorway back into history learning about these women's amazing lives. If I had read this book when I was little, it would definitely have given me the motivation to write about things that are important to me. So I think it's a really beautiful lesson in finding books that inspire you, that encourage you to do great things in the world and that tell stories that are powerful and relevant." See Carrie's full contribution and watch her video: www.bookaid.org/2018/02/15/new-worlds-books-cerrie-burnell
Contributions all of the authors who took part in the campaign, including Elizabeth Wein, Hannah Russell, Jacqueline Wilson and Yaba Badoe, can be found at www.bookaid.org/latest
Book Aid International's Chief Executive, Alison Tweed, expressed the charity's gratitude to the authors who took part: "I would like to extend a very warm thank you to all of the authors who contributed to our campaign. By lending their voices, they have helped to amplify the message that books have the power to enrich lives and expand horizons – and that everyone should have access to books, whatever their circumstances. Today, on World Book Day, we are very pleased to join in the global celebration of all the positive change that books and reading make possible."
Anyone who wishes to do so can share a story about a book which opened a door to a new world for them. Anyone can tweet a contribution [at]Book_aid, email worldbookday[at]bookaid.org or share to the charity's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bookaid.
Book Aid International is a World Book Day supported charity. Every year UK schools and families mark World Book Day by donating £1 and dressing up as a favourite book character, by holding a fundraising event or by simply making a donation to mark the day. Last year, schools and families raised £140,000 – enough to send 70,000 books to those who need them. This year, the charity hopes to raise even more.
It costs just £2 to send a book, so every penny raised really does make a difference. To find out more about making Book Aid International part of your World Book Day celebrations, visit www.bookaid.org/world-book-day.
Author Tom Palmer will be working again with the National Literacy Trust, Rebellion and The Football Association to write a free real time story set at the Women's Football World Cup as the tournament develops, with accompanying resources and links to National Writing Day on 26 June 2019...
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The 1st of December is when you are officially allowed to mention the C…….. word in my house, but I hope this Christmas round-up is still in time to be of use to those more organised than your Reviews Editor! To reiterate what I have said before …if you want just the right book for a specific child then there have been some amazing books reviewed this year by SLA's expert reviewers, but the ones featured here are specifically Christmas themed and sadly...
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It has been a while since I have been able to catch up on new editions but my shelves are overflowing….To be clear this is just significant new editions and not just paperback editions of relatively new books (that would take many blogs)
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The ECORISK Database is a screening tool developed by LANL to be used in conjunction with the Laboratory's Screening-Level Ecological Risk Assessment Methods, Revision 5, to evaluate impacts from chemicals and radionuclides in soil, water, sediment, and air on the ecological receptors (or biota) at the Laboratory. The screening results are used in conjunction with data collected from surveys of habitat, species, and all other areas of applied ecology to help the Laboratory address ecological risk and incorporate ecological planning in all activities.
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Ecological screening levels are media- and receptor-specific values that may be used to screen environmental data.
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"On behalf of members past and present of the Major League Baseball Players Association, I express my frustration, disappointment and sadness that Marvin Miller today was again denied his rightful place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Every person who has benefited in the past half century from baseball's prosperity -- player, owner, executive, manager, coach or member of the media -- owes a debt to Marvin. Marvin's legacy is undiminished by this vote; the Hall, by contrast, once again squandered a chance to better itself as an institution."
[Note: To view a video featuring a recent interview with Marvin Miller, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/MLBPlayersTrust. The video was shown to players attending the MLBPA's annual Executive Board meeting, held in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2010.]


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In recognition of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, here are 10 things you need to know about birth defects from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC.
1. Birth defects are common.
Birth defects affect 1 in 33 babies in the United States every year. For many babies born with a birth defect, there is no family history of the condition.
2. Birth defects are costly and can greatly affect the finances not only of the families involved, but of everyone.
In the United States, birth defects have accounted for over 139,000 hospital stays during a single year, resulting in $2.6 billion in hospital costs. Families and the government share the burden of these costs. Additional costs due to lost wages or occupational limitations can affect families as well.
3. Birth defects are critical conditions.
Birth defects can be very serious, even life-threatening. About 1 in every 5 deaths of babies before their first birthday is caused by birth defects in the United States. Babies with birth defects who survive their first year of life can have lifelong challenges, such as problems with infections, physical movement, learning, and speech.
4. Women should take folic acid during their teens and throughout their lives to help prevent birth defects.
Because half of all pregnancies in the United States are not planned, all women who can become pregnant should get 400 micrograms of folic acid every day, either by taking a vitamin each day or eating a healthy diet. Folic acid helps a baby's brain and spine develop very early in the first month of pregnancy when a woman might not know she is pregnant.
5. Many birth defects are diagnosed after a baby leaves the hospital.
Many birth defects are not found immediately at birth, but most are found within the first year of life. A birth defect can affect how the body looks, how it works, or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or spina bifida are easy to see. Others, like heart defects, are found using special tests, such as x-rays or echocardiography.
6. Birth defects can be diagnosed before birth.
Tests like an ultrasound and amniocentesis can detect some birth defects such as spina bifida, heart defects, or Down syndrome before a baby is born. Prenatal care and screening are important because early diagnosis allows families to make decisions and plan for the future.
7. Birth defects can be caused by many different things, not just genetics.
Most birth defects are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors. These factors include our genes, our behaviors, and things in the environment. For some birth defects, we know the cause. But for most, we don't. Use of cigarettes, alcohol, and other drugs; taking certain medicines; and exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases during pregnancy have been linked to birth defects. Researchers are studying the role of these factors, as well as genetics, as causes of birth defects.
8. Some birth defects can be prevented.
A woman can take some important steps before and during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects. She can take folic acid; have regular medical checkups; make sure medical conditions, such as diabetes, are under control; have tests for infectious diseases and get necessary vaccinations; and not use cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs.
9. There is no guaranteed safe amount of alcohol or safe time to drink during pregnancy.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning which can last a lifetime. There is no known safe amount, no safe time, and no safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy. FASDs are 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol while pregnant.
10. An unborn child is not always protected from the outside world.
The placenta, which attaches a baby to the mother, is not a strong barrier. When a mother uses cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs, or is exposed to infectious diseases, her baby is exposed also. Healthy habits like taking folic acid daily and eating nutritious foods can help ensure that a child has the best chance to be born healthy.
For more information: www.cdc.gov/birthdefects.
Written By: Cynthia A. Moore, M.D., Ph.D. Director
Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
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Fiat's main market is Europe, specifically in Italy. Historically successful at producing city cars and superminis, currently Fiat has a range of models focused on those two segments. Fiat doesn't currently offer any large family car, nor an executive car - you can say they are pretty exclusively in the urban car camp.
This Italian brand offers cars with bags of character and style. They've even developed new engine technology, such as the "Twin Air" system, which has placed Fiat ahead of others in their field. A partnership with Mazda has boosted the range as well with the introduction of a rear-wheel drive convertible sports car.
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Even if they could prove god exists, I still would not follow. Just in the same way I know communism exists but I am not a communist.
NO. I desire no God.
I would like to meet some scientists from another planet that are millions of years more advanced than us, and learn from them.
They would appear to be Gods to a lot of people, but not I. Their control of the universe would be incredibly amazing to me, and even scary at first, but not miraculous. They would not be supernatural, therefore not Gods.
I've noticed some people do not want to live forever. I'm the opposite. If those scientists offered me eternal life, I would jump at the chance. I don't think I would ever get bored.
There would be quintillions of solar systems with lots of interesting life to explore, and when they were all explored, I could start the exploration all over again. By the time I came back to this part of space, everything would be completely different.
There would also be an unlimited supply of sentient beings to talk to and enjoy the company of. I'm sure there would be many like-minded beings that would love to go exploring with me.
Another thing to do to keep from being bored would be creating new life-forms. There should be an infinite number of different kinds to create.
Does that mean I would be a God? No, I would not be supernatural (I also doubt I would ever become as egotistical as most man-made Gods are).
Nope. I agree with Hitch.
I would be enthused by the idea of a universal justice that rights all wrongs "eventually", that does not intrude upon the life that's ours to live, but eventually in some ineffable manner rectifies all of the evils and inequities that befall us. I would love it if somehow the fundamental unfairness of life could be magically set aright in a final reckoning, so that whatever we may happen to suffer from our own stupidity, the malice of others, the caprice of nature or just ill luck, would be a merely minor and transitory matter. I would love to have a ticket allowing me to disregard whatever suffering befalls me "in the here and now", and to die with a comforting feeling that none of my temporal burdens are significant, that there will be built a great equation from the present inequality of life.
It's a beautiful concept – if only it were possible!
But I would not wish for there to be a god or gods, no matter how wise or benevolent, to be running our lives and bestowing commands upon us. The gods that we know are all monsters, because the humans who invented them are monsters. God is created in Man's image – not vice versa.
Neither do I crave eternal life. Our physical lives are already too long, too fraught with violent pangs of horror interspersed with languidly long intervals of boredom. I lack the creativity to fill an infinite life (or afterlife), and if I were to become transformed to suddenly be imbued with such creativity, then I would no longer be me – and am not qualified to speak on behalf of such a transformed being.
There is no vacancy for a creator god. That post has been abandoned. If at all there could be a personal god, he will have to be guided by so many human expectations that would want to regulate his conduct that he could hardly be better than the U.S. president!
"What are peoples' views about this?"
The universe doesn't care what I think, what I want, …same goes for what everybody else thinks or desires of the universe, reality doesn't care.
It just is.
I like it just the way it is.
In times of lonely atheist frustration I have often thought how easy it would be to just believe in god. Religious folks never have to worry about others knowing their religion (in most places). Their arguments never make any reasonable sense but they seem content with their ignorance. In a way I envy their ignorance. I know that sounds silly but I had a Darwin fish on my car and it was vandalized. If it had been a jesus fish i'm sure it would still be there.
Now that I have Atheist Nexus and other atheist outlets I no longer feel this frustration. I have pride in my atheism and no longer feel the need for ignorance. However, in this bible thumpin area I still keep it mostly to myself.
I've seen the word, "benevolent" thrown around here a bit, and I suspect said word is going to be problematic the second anyone starts talking about a being with supernatural powers. I mean, don't we all know the old phrase?
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Judging from the bible, that particular deity had no problem not only throwing his weight around but acting very much as Robert Heinlein described him, having "the manners and morals of a spoiled child." I don't care how "benevolent" whatever god we propose starts out. I care what happens downstream, and I remain dubious of any being with extraordinary powers ... PERIOD.
If only Jesus and his daddy followed their own advice, as dispensed in the Sermon on the Mount!
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Date: June 8, 2004
House Committee on the Judiciary Approves H.R. 1731, the Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
On May 12, 2004, the House Committee on the Judiciary marked-up and ordered to be reported H.R. 1731, the "Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act". Similar language passed the Senate unanimously last year on March 19, 2003 as S. 153 (See Legislative Bulletin 108-3).
H.R. 1731 would establish penalties for aggravated identify theft, i.e., identity theft in connection with the commission of a felony. As reported by the House Judiciary Committee, H.R. 1731 includes the following provisions of interest to SSA:
Prescribe a sentence of two years' imprisonment for knowingly transferring, possessing, or using, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person during and in relation to specified felony convictions, including (1) violations of 18 U.S.C. 641 (relating to theft of public money, property, or rewards) and (2) violations relating to sections 208, 811, and 1632 of the Social Security Act, relating to the Social Security, Supplemental Veterans' Benefits, and SSI programs.
With regard to a conviction under 18 U.S.C. 641, provide for aggregating the amounts from all counts for which a defendant is convicted in a single case. Present law provides for a maximum prison term of one year when the value of the subject property does not exceed $1,000. Since some courts do not combine the value of the amounts from all counts in imposing sentence, the proposed change would facilitate the imposition of longer prison sentences by those courts.
Prohibit a court from (1) placing any person convicted of such a violation on probation; (2) reducing any sentence for the related felony to take into account the sentence imposed for such a violation; or (3) providing for concurrent terms of imprisonment for a violation of this Act and any other violation, except, in the court's discretion, an additional violation of this section.
Expand the existing identity theft prohibition to: (1) cover possession of a means of identification of another with intent to commit specified unlawful activity; (2) increase penalties for violations; and (3) include acts of domestic terrorism within the scope of a prohibition against facilitating an act of international terrorism.


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text: Diseases and Disorders of the Cornea What are some diseases and disorders affecting the cornea? Some diseases and disorders of the cornea are: Allergies Allergies affecting the eye are fairly common. The most common allergies are those related to pollen, particularly when the weather is warm and dry. Symptoms can include redness, itching, tearing, burning, stinging, and watery discharge, although they are not usually severe enough to require medical attention. Antihistamine decongestant eyedrops can effectively reduce these symptoms, as does rain and cooler weather, which decreases the amount of pollen in the air. An increasing number of eye allergy cases are related to medications and contact lens wear. Also, animal hair and certain cosmetics, such as mascara, face creams, and eyebrow pencil, can cause allergies that affect the eye. Touching or rubbing eyes after handling nail polish, soaps, or chemicals may cause an allergic reaction. Some people have sensitivity to lip gloss and eye makeup. Allergy symptoms are temporary and can eliminated by not having contact with the offending cosmetic or detergent. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) This describes a group of diseases that cause swelling, itching, burning, and redness of the conjunctiva, the protective membrane that lines the eyelids and covers exposed areas of the sclera, or white of the eye. Conjunctivitis can spread from one person to another and affects millions of Americans at any given time. Conjunctivitis can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, allergy, environmental irritants, a contact lens product, eyedrops, or eye ointments. At its onset, conjunctivitis is usually painless and does not adversely affect vision. The infection will clear in most cases without requiring medical care. But for some forms of conjunctivitis, treatment will be needed. If treatment is delayed, the infection may worsen and cause corneal inflammation and a loss of vision. Corneal Infections Sometimes the cornea is damaged after a foreign object has penetrated the tissue, such as from a poke in the eye. At other times, bacteria or fungi from a contaminated contact lens can pass into the cornea. Situations like these can cause painful inflammation and corneal infections called keratitis. These infections can reduce visual clarity, produce corneal discharges, and perhaps erode the cornea. Corneal infections can also lead to corneal scarring, which can impair vision and may require a corneal transplant. As a general rule, the deeper the corneal infection, the more severe the symptoms and complications. It should be noted that corneal infections, although relatively infrequent, are the most serious complication of contact lens wear. Minor corneal infections are commonly treated with anti-bacterial eye drops. If the problem is severe, it may require more intensive antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment to eliminate the infection, as well as steroid eye drops to reduce inflammation. Frequent visits to an eye care professional may be necessary for several months to eliminate the problem. Dry Eye The continuous production and drainage of tears is important to the eye's health. Tears keep the eye moist, help wounds heal, and protect against eye infection. In people with dry eye, the eye produces fewer or less quality tears and is unable to keep its surface lubricated and comfortable. The tear film consists of three layers -- an outer, oily (lipid) layer that keeps tears from evaporating too quickly and helps tears remain on the eye; a middle (aqueous) layer that nourishes the cornea and conjunctiva; and a bottom (mucin) layer that helps to spread the aqueous layer across the eye to ensure that the eye remains wet. As we age, the eyes usually produce fewer tears. Also, in some cases, the lipid and mucin layers produced by the eye are of such poor quality that tears cannot remain in the eye long enough to keep the eye sufficiently lubricated. The main symptom of dry eye is usually a scratchy or sandy feeling as if something is in the eye. Other symptoms may include stinging or burning of the eye; episodes of excess tearing that follow periods of very dry sensation; a stringy discharge from the eye; and pain and redness of the eye. Sometimes people with dry eye experience heaviness of the eyelids or blurred, changing, or decreased vision, although loss of vision is uncommon. Dry eye is more common in women, especially after menopause. Surprisingly, some people with dry eye may have tears that run down their cheeks. This is because the eye may be producing less of the lipid and mucin layers of the tear film, which help keep tears in the eye. When this happens, tears do not stay in the eye long enough to thoroughly moisten it. Dry eye can occur in climates with dry air, as well as with the use of some drugs, including antihistamines, nasal decongestants, tranquilizers, and anti-depressant drugs. People with dry eye should let their health care providers know all the medications they are taking, since some of them may intensify dry eye symptoms. People with connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can also develop dry eye. It is important to note that dry eye is sometimes a symptom of Sjögren's syndrome, a disease that attacks the body's lubricating glands, such as the tear and salivary glands. A complete physical examination may diagnose any underlying diseases. Artificial tears, which lubricate the eye, are the principal treatment for dry eye. They are available over-the-counter as eye drops. Sterile ointments are sometimes used at night to help prevent the eye from drying. 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Kate Beckinsale, as you might know, was once named the Sexiest Woman Alive. We cannot argue with that.
The 41-year-old hottie just gets better with age. You probably know her best as the vampire Selene from the Underworld film series, a character who made us wish she'd sink her fangs into our necks. You might also recognize her as the incredibly sexy MILF from the Adam Sandler comedy, Click. We're supremely jealous of Sandler for getting to film a bedroom scene with her, even if it did last only like five seconds.
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KogsYeah, that does hurt the lineup, but CBS went last fall agains't that same NBC football, and performed accross the board much better.
Nation is averaging a 1.8 kids 2-11 rating through two outings, or more than double what CBS averaged last week, the week ended Sept. 23, in that demographic.The show, about a group of kids who forge their own society without any grown-ups, handily won its Wednesday 8 p.m. timeslot last week with a 1.9 rating, even outdrawing the CWs young-skewing Americas Next Top Model. This weeks second showing dipped 16 percent from the opener to a 1.6 in that demo, but that came against a special edition of ABCs Dancing with the Stars, by far the nights top-rated show in the demographic.
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Somehow this (talented comedienne) lady didn't entice me to wake up at 5 am, or even go to Target for either days of the two-day sale this weekend, but these ads caught my attention and I did get a few good laughs...
For anyone who didn't get out of bed on Black Friday (like the "sleeping beast" alter-ego sister below), Cyber Monday is where it's at.
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday, ate lots of turkey, enjoyed the mild weather and maybe caught some football. I won't go into my disappointment over the results of the games this weekend but it was still fun to watch with my family, as was Disney's "UP" which blew me away (ha, ha) with the stunning 3D animation.
In other news, my dad celebrated a big birthday yesterday, I won't say which one, but I hope he is now enjoying his brand new Playstation 3 -- a gaming platform was the only thing missing in our home entertainment center, and I think this was the perfect gift for the occasion :-) Have fun, dad!


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Once again some half-witted content holder misuses the DMCA in order to prevent even fair use uses of copyrighted material.
This is just more evidence on the pile that Fair Use needs to be explicitly laid out by the law.
Screw Time Warner. Municipalities should pay attention to; I am not alone in being one of the people to check what internet is available when deciding on a place to live. Time Warner is #1 on my "No chance in hell" list.
If they want to encourage tech-savvy people to move in, local governments would be wise to encourage competitors to enter the local market.
Yes, their terms of service permit them to refuse service to any individual, as is the case in any business. So long as this refusal cannot be demonstrated as discriminatory (as per the definition of discrimination in that specific jurisdiction), they are within their legal rights to do so.
However, there are concerns here that are valid and do have legal merit.
One is collusion, which essentially constitutes a conspiracy against the public and attempts to create a punitive legal process that is independent of, and intentionally circumvents, the established civil and criminal legal systems in the US. This is generally not permitted. Antitrust law may come into play here.
Legal rights of customers include protection from defamation. if AT&T hands over the personal details of their customers to a third party absent a court order and without the consent of the customer, along with the assertion that that customer has engaged in unlawful activity, then that could constitute libel. This is especially so in the absence of any evidence specifically linking the individual name associated with the account and any alleged illegal activity.
So while they can cut you off, they are not able to simply do whatever they want, nor does language in their terms of service necessarily indemnify them from wrongdoing.
Time and again, US legal precedent has shown that in fact a person can not be held accountable for illegal activity on an internet connection for which they are the account holder, unless it can be demonstrated that they were the perpetrators of said illegal activity.
In a similar vein, it has also been established as precedent by US law that an IP address is not a person, and that the association of an IP address with an unauthorized torrent is not sufficient grounds to disclose information about the account holder associated with that IP address.
This six-strikes plan represents, in essence, a conspiracy against the public in order to circumvent established legal decisions. Furthermore, it is a possible violation of anti-trust laws, since all of these ISPs have colluded together, at the strong urging of content providers...and that this collusion's effective result is detrimental to the consumer and the public at large.
There will be lawsuits. And I think the reason for the delay of this program is that they KNOW there will be lawsuits.
Especially since any attempt to force this would have to unilaterally force the consumer to either wave their established right to sue in favor of arbitration that is not answerable to legal precedent, nor the typical appeals and judicial review measures present within the constitutionally-established criminal justice system.
This makes ATT's assertion that an account holder is responsible for all activity on their internet connection dishonest. They have no legal authority to overturn established legal precedent by writing it away in their own terms of service. Readily giving the personal details of their customers to those who stand to gain financially from these customers through abuse of the legal system, without a subpoena, court order or search warrant, constitutes a violation of that consumer's civil rights and their right to due process, and may be actionable in civil court under anti-defamation laws.
Legal arguments aside, the ISPs have a fiduciary duty to only two groups of people: their shareholders and their customers, not the MPAA and RIAA. They should not, and by some accounts may not, do the dirty work of the supply-side of that industry, to the detriment of your own. Such actions are contrary to this trust.
Did the person hurt your feelings by flipping you off?
Maybe put your big-boy pants on and be the adult in this situation, rather than resorting to adolescent, vindictive behavior yourself.
There is absolutely NO excuse or justification for such an abuse of power, and anyone who would behave like this officer has simply is not the right person to be a cop.
It has been for some years that people in poorer countries, especially the developing world, have been essentially held hostage by western corporations and their influence on governments, WTO, and the world bank. From medication that actually costs more in Asia or Africa than it would in the US or UK, to forcing farmers to use seeds that are crippled so that they cannot be replanted...forcing them to buy them from Monsanto every harvest.
India has been one of the worst victims of this post-colonial imperialism; and It is good to see the yoke breaking more and more.
When one gets rich at the cost of human lives, when one benefits from human misery and suffering... You do wonder how they sleep at night. I would say these sorts of poeple, though they are wealthy and powerful, are the enemies of mankind, and are perhaps among the only human beings that truly deserve death; and sadly they'll be the last ones to suffer for the consequences of their actions.
Unless, of course, the Hindu belief in reincarnation has merit.
Sadly, no. Unfortunately, you are jailed and imprisoned without due process or regard for your human rights. You could face execution if your actions are deemed sufficiently bad.


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I wonder how many adults realize the damage they do to kids in just fleeting moments of life that cannot be retrieved. There are things that I have held onto for decades, these events that define me, that control my everyday lady actions, even at 42, even at the lady successful level of charmed existence that I lead. No matter how many dreams I have dreamed and realized, these nightmares still haunt me. I've never grown up really. They are small things. Barely a blip in the consciousness of another, but a deep unrelenting scar that aches for eternity in me.
Sitting down at a friend's family home, just teenagers satisfying that after school hunger that is insatiable. There is something about eating after school – there's no way to fill up the bottomless well there. School was such a battle, for me all the years I managed it. I never went to school one day where it was okay. From daycare on – it was always always terrible. To this day, I still wake up at 6:50am and my first thought is, "I don't have school today!" and I am sure I will think this every morning and will worry the day I don't think this first thing. Miraculously, I did manage to have a friend here and there. She and I ate often at her home after school, where the blessed refrigerator was not filled with embarrassing Korean things fermenting, which is what my home was; giant jars of cabbage and fish that shamed me painfully then, but what I would give anything for now, as a sophisticated and worldly gourmand. Then it was just the pain of my immigrant existence. But her kitchen was filled with buttery chafing dishes of noodle kugle, thick with raisins and cream – there was not a fish eye or egg in sight – welcome relief further intoxicating me with the exoticism of white people. I loved her family's Russian Jewish cooking. All the latkes in the world will never be enough for me. My kingdom for a stuffed cabbage.
That day there were latkes there, cold stacks, tiny air bubbles dotting the surface like steam widened facial pores, ready to be filled up with sour cream and applesauce. Rolls of stuffed cabbage, tomato sauce crispy with celery and onion – and of course the beloved noodle kugle. What I love about the eastern European dishes are the sweetness – probably invented to cut the bitterness of life there. Whatever the origin, whatever the reasons – it's fucking good. We dished out heaping servings onto thick rustic 70's plates and microwaved them without covering, so the food was heated unevenly, bites containing scalding hot morsels and disconcerting cold lumps. It didn't matter because it was about getting the food down. Her mother came in suddenly and sat down, taking a moment from the 'Me era' to sit with her daughter, but probably only to satisfy her own guilt, so it was still in keeping with the times. She looked at the food on our plates and she looked at me and said, "You have an eating disorder. You have to stop eating like that. What is wrong with you? What makes you eat like that? You have to stop! You have to STOP RIGHT NOW!!!" My friend threw her fork down and said, "GOD! MOM! SO EMBARRASSING!!! This is why I have like NO FRIENDS!!!!!GOD!!!"
I felt sick immediately, the fat in the food coagulating in my blood and stopping it. It felt like a heart attack, or a tranquilizer dart right in the chest, felling me in my tracks. Like when you take your battery out of your phone – just blank screen. Blank. Mother and daughter were full on fighting now but I had checked out and gone somewhere else. We were all still sitting there but I don't really know what happened after that. Perhaps we went to my friend's room and drowned out her neurotic mother's musings with Duran Duran, but whatever happened I know that I was permanently changed. I had been marked with a big scarlet letter "E" on my chest for "eating disorder." That was when I was tagged in the wild and categorized forever, and even though I was put back into the general population, I carry the mark to this day.


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The Refining of the Church has begun! Ricci Wilson is speaking on our corporate line at 5:30 pm! Join the call at 5:20 for announcements followed by a 30 minute teaching on preparing for the days ahead. We will follow the teaching with corporate prayer! 712-770-4160 Access Code: 182152#Find out more »


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"Support for head-mounted displays." That one little nugget about the upcoming Doom 3 BFG Edition stuck out like a sore thumb when this morning's news hit. If you wondered what that might look like, check out the video from The Verge, which shows giant goggles jerry-rigged by Doom co-creator John Carmack. When a Verge commenter cast aspersion on the tech Carmack used for his head-mounted display, the man himself showed to slap away criticisms. Don't argue with a genius, kids.
'Doom 3' in virtual reality: we check out John Carmack's prototype head mounted display [The Verge]


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The Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the campus and is accountable to the Chancellor for the quality, development, coordination and promotion of all academic and noncredit programs and courses on the campus. He has overall responsibility for periodic review of academic programs and general education, and for regular assessment of student academic achievement and institutional effectiveness.
The Executive Vice Chancellor oversees the recruitment, selection, evaluation, compensation, promotion, tenure, termination, granting of leaves, and assignments of faculty and other academic personnel. The Executive Vice Chancellor recommends allocation of resources to the academic units and support departments, and supervises their budgets.
Along with the Associate Vice Chancellor, he oversees the development and utilization of learning resources, develops programs to improve the quality of teaching and learning, encourages and supports faculty research and creative work, and promotes the cultural and intellectual growth of the academic community. The Executive Vice Chancellor oversees the following units and programs:
- Academic Units
- Library
- General Studies
- Registrar
- Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
- Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program
- Applied Research and Education Center
- Honors Program
In addition, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs oversees the following units:


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Wendy Kopp
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Wendy Kopp
1991 Global Fellow
Founder of Teach For America and Teach For All
Wendy Kopp 1991 Global Fellow
Enlist, develop, and mobilize as many as possible of our nation's most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence.
As we approach our 25th Anniversary, Teach For America is pursuing an evolved strategic direction that is rooted in the belief that providing all kids with an excellent education is possible within our lifetime. Reaching this new milestone will let us know that the broad national movement for equity and excellence has succeeded:
95% of children living in low-income communities will graduate from high school prepared for success in college and career. Why not 100%? For some children growing up with profound learning differences or in extremely exceptional circumstances, college is not the appropriate proxy for success. 100% of children deserve an excellent education that meets their individual needs.
Wendy Kopp is CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All, a global network of independent organizations that are cultivating many of their nations' most promising future leaders to ensure their most marginalized children have the chance to fulfill their true potential. Now in its eighth year, the Teach For All network is comprised of partner organizations in more than 35 countries around the world.
Wendy founded Teach For America in 1989 to marshal the energy of her generation against educational inequity in the United States. She proposed the creation of Teach For America in her undergraduate senior thesis at Princeton in 1989 and has spent the last 23 years working to grow the organization's impact. Today, more than 10,000 Teach For America corps members—outstanding recent college graduates and professionals of all academic disciplines—are in the midst of two-year teaching commitments in 50 urban and rural regions, and Teach For America has proven to be an unparalleled source of long-term leadership for expanding opportunity for children.
After leading Teach For America for 24 years, Wendy moved into the role of chair of the board in 2013. Wendy is also the author of A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All, and One Day, All Children. Wendy is an avid runner, constant traveler, and lives with her four kids and husband in New York.
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Being single certainly has it perks. You have just one pair of dirty socks to wash each day, those dinner dishes don't pile up that fast in the sink, and you get control of the remote 24/7, even if all you want to watch is golf for six hours. But when it comes to saving for retirement, single folks don't have it quite so easy, a new study finds.
A study released this month by the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that while 80% of married people are financially prepared for retirement, just 55% of single people are. The trend persists regardless of education levels: For example, while more than 88% of college-educated married folks are financially prepared for retirement, just over 68% of single college grads are. "When you're single, retirement planning is often 100% on you," says Deana Arnett, CFP, a senior planning consultant at Financial Planning Services in Northern Virginia. "You are it, and that's tough."
So, what does this mean for single folks beyond the vague "save more"? Encore asked Arnett how singles can shore up their retirement. Here's what she told us:
Save 20% of your pre-tax income. Sure, single folks know they need to save more for retirement than many married people, who have dual incomes, but the question is — how much more? Arnett says you should shoot for saving 20% or more of your pre-tax income, ensuring that you have both padded retirement accounts and six months worth of income in an emergency fund so you can have some liquidity if you need it.
Buy quality disability insurance. "This is something that a lot of people — single and married — don't have or don't have enough of," Arnett says. And when you're single, it can be especially important because you don't have another income to fall back on should you become ill or injured and unable to work, she says. Arnett recommends you get a non-cancel-able and guaranteed renewable plan and make sure that the policy covers your own occupation (some plans will only cover you if you're unable to do any job, not your own job). You should also get a residual benefit rider, she says, which will pay you pro-rated benefits if you can only work part-time. Finally, "don't just assume you have enough insurance from your employer plan," she adds. "Sometimes, these plans are very restrictive." Click here to learn more about disability insurance.
Have a "durable power of attorney" document drawn up. A durable power of attorney is a legal document that outlines who will make decisions — including financial decisions — for you if you are unable to. So, if you are sick or injured, this document might give someone else the power to access your bank account, so they can pay your bills. Why does this matter? Arnett points out that if you're in the hospital for a while your bills might pile up, unpaid, which can seriously hurt your credit score.


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Welcome to the FSF Campaigns section - this is where you'll find news and updates on our various campaigning activities.
- Away Fans Matter, including our Twenty's Plenty ticket price campaign
- Fans for Diversity
- Stand Up For Choice!
- Watching Football Is Not A Crime!
To see news on our former campaigns, including 'No To Gam£ 39' and Fair Cop, visit our Campaigns Archive.


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The Gunners came into the Group B clash fresh from a disappointing 2-1 loss to their London rivals at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke about making amends for that defeat in the build-up, but this evening saw his side stutter against the Greek champions.
The Frenchman was in the stands as he is in the midst of a three-game touchline ban and his man on the ground, Bould, knows the scoreline flattered the hosts. "We've won the game, it is a great result for us," the assistant coach said. "We made it tough."
He added: "They were actually, I thought, very good. Their organisation was excellent and they made it tough for us. I think we improved in the second half with the ball, but we looked a little bit nervy, I have to say, at times and overall we are delighted.
"I think it probably affected our confidence a little bit getting beat when we felt perhaps - even though we didn't play so great - we should have got something from the game. Maybe there was a little bit of a carry-over, but we're hoping now that we've won that has gone, done and dusted, and we get back on track."
Despite a shaky opening 45 minutes, Gervinho fired the Gunners ahead three minutes from the break with a lovely strike from the edge of the box.
Kostas Mitroglou levelled in first-half stoppage time, but Arsenal went on to collect the three points thanks to goals from Lukas Podolski and substitute Aaron Ramsey.
However, Bould also had to field questions about his side's defence, which, after collecting clean sheets in Arsenal's first three games, was on Wednesday night breached for the sixth successive game in all competitions.
"It was always going to be that way," Bould said. "There was only one way to go. We got three clean sheets and we've done OK. We haven't had an awful lot of goals against.
"The goals that have been against in the main have been set pieces, which we're all disappointed and think we can improve. Things are looking OK."
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Can XRT cause a "bump" in PSA?
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
My husband has had prostate cancer for 11 years, and it recently metastasized to 2 vertebrae and one spot on his hip bone. He is almost finished with radiation and his pain is gone. His PSA level has jumped from 28 before radiation to 60 almost 2 weeks into radiation. Is this due to dead cancer cells going through his system?
Richard Whittington, MD, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, responds:
Bumps in PSA (from infections, from dying prostate cancer cells, etc.) CAN occur during prostate radiation therapy. These bumps are usually 4 to 6 ng/ml, but are not typically as high as this (about 30 ng/ml). This could suggest that the cancer is entering a more biologically aggressive mode. It can also be seen with prostate trauma, inflammation, or infection. If one of these conditions is the cause, you would expect the patient to have significant symptoms, such as pain or difficulty with urination. Given the unexplained nature of the sudden PSA rise described above, further imaging and workup by the patient's oncologist is likely indicated.


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CHARLOTTE (AP) � While other NFL teams are in search of quarterbacks and running backs, new Carolina general manager Dave Gettleman said the Panthers wouldn't mind walking away from the NFL draft with big offensive and defensive linemen.
Gettleman has worked in the NFL for more than a quarter century and to him �hog mollies� � a term of affection he uses for offensive and defensive linemen � are areas of need.
�You've heard me, it's on record: Big men allow you to compete,� Gettleman said.
The Panthers must find a replacement for veteran left tackle Jordan Gross, whose contract voids after the season, and a defensive tackle to replace Ron Edwards. They could also use a defensive end.
There's no denying the influence working the past 15 seasons in the personnel department of the New York Giants has had on Gettleman, a firm believer that the best way to build a team is from the inside out.
The Giants relied on aggressive defensive ends to help take Tom Brady out of his rhythm and beat the New England Patriots in two Super Bowls.
�We have an interest in those big guys,� said Getteman, who joined the Panthers in January. �Those big guys are line-of-scrimmage changers. They're big for the team.�
Gettleman believes that offensive and defensive line are the two deepest positions in the draft.
�Let's just say I'm not angry about that,� Gettleman grinned.
However, Gettleman's resources are limited.
He has only has five draft picks at his disposal, including the 14th selection overall. The Panthers last year traded away their third- and seventh-round picks.
While Gettleman will have final say over all draft day decisions, he said he'll rely heavily on his scouting staff and his coaches for input.
And with good reason.
Gettleman admits he's a novice when it comes to evaluating college personnel and his knowledge of running a draft.
With the Giants, all of his work came on the pro personnel side, which included analyzing NFL free agents. Occasionally he'd get asked advice on a college player, but those instances were few and far between.
�As a pro guy basically I was in the war room on draft handling the trade phone,� Gettleman said of his time with the Giants. �That was basically it.�
But in the end he doesn't think evaluating NFL talent is much different than assessing college talent.
�I'd like to think in my 28 years in the league I have a pretty good idea of who can play,� Gettleman said.
Still, he'll lean upon the men he's come to know in the past three months for added input.
�The best thing I can do is listen,� Gettleman said. �What the draft is all about, it's not about who's right it's about getting the guy right. He's not my guy he's our guy. And that's the biggest thing I do.�
The Panthers did well under former GM Marty Hurney when it came to choosing first-round draft picks.
That group includes Luke Kuechly and Cam Newton, the AP Defensive and Offensive Rookies of the Year the last two seasons, respectively. They also hit home runs with Gross, Jon Beason, Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams.
The problem has often been bad trades and poor selections in the middle rounds for the Panthers.
Hurney once traded a future first-round pick to get Florida State defensive end Everette Brown in the second round. Brown fizzled out after two seasons and was released.
He also traded the first pick in the second round to take Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards, who has been flop as a receiver for Carolina the last three seasons.
Gettleman hopes the Panthers can improve on that.
He said ideally he'd like to come out of this year's draft with immediate starters with the first two picks and contributors in rounds four, five and six.
Along with hog mollies, the Panthers could also use a long-term replacement for receiver Steve Smith, who turns 34 next month, as well as help in the secondary.
As for the 14th overall pick, Gettleman doesn't see the Panthers trading up because of their shortage of draft picks and the fact that he won't �talk myself out of taking a good player.�
If the Panthers go defensive tackle with their first pick then Utah's Star Lotulelei, or Missouri's Sheldon Richardson are options.
The top three tackles -- Texas� Luke Joeckel, Central Michigan's Eric Fisher and Oklahoma's Lane Johnson -- are also expected to be taken well before the Panthers are on the clock. However, Alabama's D.J. Fluker could still be around.
It's also possible Gettleman could try to make a popular fan pick and go after a receiver. If he goes that route, West Virginia's Tavon Austin, Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson and Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins are also possible options.
�There are a lot of guys that that can play,� Gettleman said.


text: Meet a Specialist: Daniel R. Lefebvre, M.D. Although he knew he wanted to be a surgeon from a young age, Dr. Daniel Lefebvre (pronounced Le-fave) – a full-time physician of Mass. Eye and Ear's Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service – didn't always know he wanted to be an oculoplastic surgeon. While in medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, Dr. Lefebvre was drawn to techniques used in "bigger" surgeries, such as orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery. During his first year of general surgery training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Lefebvre assisted in a number of multidisciplinary team efforts involving complex eye procedures, and this introduction to oculoplastics cemented his interest in pursuing ophthalmology. "I was amazed at what the oculoplastic surgeon was doing, and I was surprised to learn he was an ophthalmologist," remarks Dr. Lefebvre. "I realized I could be an ophthalmologist and help patients by using these techniques to repair facial fractures, remove cancer from the face and eye socket, and perform cosmetic surgery," he recalls. Following his ophthalmology residency at Nassau University Medical Center, Dr. Lefebvre was selected for a highly competitive two-year Oculoplastics fellowship at Mass. Eye and Ear. Sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), fellowship slots are scarce and only 24 individuals total are matched annually with institutions and private practices throughout the U.S. and Canada. A dedicated physician and surgeon with a kind bedside manner, Dr. Lefebvre applies his passion for precision and creativity to every surgery. "I'm obsessive about technique," he says, "and while I recognize that no one can attain perfection, I still aim for it." He demonstrates an unwavering commitment to his patients and invests many hours of preparation to make sure that each patient receives the best care possible. "If I have a complex case coming up," he notes, "I will rehearse the case in my mind countless times, both anticipating potential hurdles in surgery, as well as visualizing the perfect result." In addition to providing high-quality, specialized care to his patients who come from all over the world, Dr. Lefebvre is committed to training the future leaders in ophthalmology. "Oculoplastic surgery is such a small field in the grand scope of things, and it's easy to take for granted what patients and students know and don't know," says Dr. Lefebvre. He knows it is vital to continue to educate patients, residents and fellows alike and actively engage everyone in the treatment decision-making process. To better serve his patients, Dr. Lefebvre also uses research to address questions that arise during the course of clinical practice. Currently, he is measuring the bony volume of the lateral orbital wall as it translates to orbital decompression surgery for the treatment of bulging eyes in thyroid eye disease. He also is assessing the effect of certain glaucoma eye drops on the eyelids, as well as collaborating with a group of scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop a surgical simulator, which would train ophthalmologists how to reconstruct the area around the eye after it has suffered trauma. Contact Dr. Lefebvre's office at 617-573-5550. View Dr. Lefebvre's online bio for more information. Make an appointment. Contact Us Today! 617-523-7900