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Liya Grace Ni, Ph.D.
Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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|Major Emphasis
|Electrical & Computer Engineering
|University of Waterloo, Canada
|Electrical Engineering
|National University of Singapore, Singapore
|Electrical Engineering
|Xi'an Jiao Tong University, China
Courses Taught
•Introduction to Computer Programming in C++
•Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
•Electronics I
•Electronics II
•Signals and Systems
•Control Systems
•Robot Modeling and Control
•Circuit Theory & Design II
Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests
•Virtual Reality
•Engineering Education
Teaching Experience
•Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at University of Wisconsin - Platteville, August 2007 - May 2009
•Sessional Lecturer at University of Waterloo, January 2006 - April 2006
Research, Presentations, & Publications
L. Ni, M. Rossi, K. Tuer, D. Wang, J. Shu, "Real Time Control of Hardware and Software via Communication Network", publication date: 2005-06-09, publication number: US20050125150A1.
K. Tuer, G. Ni, K. Ziaei, J. Smith, J. Shu, M. Krzeminski, M. Rossi, S. Mi, "Method and System for Hapto-visual Scene Development and Deployment", publication date: 2009-01-13, publication number: US7477250B2.
S. Fok, D. W. L. Wang, L. Ni, and G. Freeman, "A Pilot Study of Video Compression Techniques for Stereoscopic Telepresence Applications", PRESENCE: Teleoperators & Virtual Environments (MIT Press), Vol. 18, No. 2, 2009, pp. 139-155.
K. Ziaei, L. Ni and D. W. L. Wang, "QFT Based Design of Force and Contact Transition Controllers for a Flexible Link Manipulator", Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 17, No. 3, 2009, pp.329-344.
L. Ni and D. W. L. Wang, "A Human-to-human Force-reflecting Teleoperation System Using Fuzzy Logic Controller Tuning", Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Vol. 48, No. 2, February, 2007, pp. 209-224.
L. Ni, D. W. L. Wang, A. Dubrowski, H. Carnahan, "A User-friendly Interface for Surgeons to Create Haptic Effects in Medical Simulation", Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Vol. 125, 2007, pp. 349-351.
L. Ni and D. W. L. Wang, "A Gain-switching Control Scheme for Position-error-based Bilateral Teleoperation: Contact Stability and Controller Design," The International Journal of Robotics Research, Vol. 23, No. 3, March 2004, pp. 255-274.
W. K. Ho, K. W. Lim, C. C. Hang, L. Ni, "Getting More Phase Margin and Performance out of PID Controllers," Automatica, vol. 35, 1999, pp.1579-1585.
H. Jung, Z. Zhou, and L. Ni, "Growing Together with the Community through Service Learning", Proc. 123rd ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, June 26-29, 2016.
L. Ni, H. Jung, and Z. Zhou, "Enhancing First Year Engineering Students Trigonometry Learning Experience", Proc. 122nd ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, June 14-17, 2015.
L. G. Ni and X. Xu, "Analyzing the Nonlinearity of Binary Phase Detector in Phase-Locked Loops", Proc. IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, Hefei, China, August 27-30, 2014.
R. Foist and G. Ni, "Use of Robotics in First-Year Engineering Math Laboratory", Proc. the 6th Annual First Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE), College Station, TX, August 7-8, 2014.
G. Ni, D. Bishop, A. Donaldson, "Use of Online Tools in Teaching C++ Programming to Freshmen in All Engineering Majors", Proc. the 5th Annual First Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE), Pittsburgh, PA, August 8-9, 2013.
L. Ni, D. Kari, A. Muganza, B. Dushime, A. Nodem, "Wireless Integration of Touch Sensing on the Hand of a NAO Robot", Proc. the 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Robots and Human Interactive Communications, September 9-13, Paris, France, pp. 982-988.
D. Kari, A. Nodem, B. Dushime, A. Muganza, L. Ni, "Multisensory Perception Enhancement of the NAO Robot", Proc. the 2012 Measurement Science Conference, March 19-23, 2012, Anaheim, CA.
L. Ni, "A Haptic-Enabled Rehabilitation Design Project for a Control Systems Course", Proc. the 2011 ASEE annual conference, June 26-29, Vancouver, Canada.
L. Ni, "The Programmable Haptic Rhythm Trainer", Proc. the 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Haptic Audio Visual Environments and Games (HAVE 2010), Oct. 16-17, 2010, Phoenix, AZ, pp. 196-197.
D. N. Buechler and L. Ni, "An Electrical Engineering Program for Place-bound Students: the First Two Years", 2008 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) North-Midwest Section Conference, Oct. 16-18, Platteville, WI.
L. Ni, D. W. L. Wang, A. Dubrowski, H. Carnahan, "A User-friendly Interface for Surgeons to Create Haptic Effects in Medical Simulation", Proc. the 15th Annual Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference (MMVR 2007), Feb. 6-9, 2007, Long Beach, CA, pp.349-351.
L. Ni, M. Krzeminski, K. Tuer, "Application of Haptic, Visual and Audio Integration in Astronomy Education", Proc. 2006 IEEE International Workshop on Haptic Audio Visual Environments and Their Applications (HAVE 2006), Nov. 4-5, 2006, Ottawa, Canada, pp.152-156.
B. Chebbi, D. Lazaroff, F. Bogsany, P. X. Liu, L. Ni, M. Rossi, "Design and Implementation of a Collaborative Virtual Haptic Surgical Training System", Proc. 2005 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, July 29-Aug. 1, 2005, Niagara Falls, Canada, Vol. 1, pp. 315-320.
D. W. L. Wang, L. Ni, M. Rossi, K. Tuer, "Implementation Issues for Bilateral Tele-mentoring Applications", Proc. 2004 IEEE International Workshop on Haptic Audio Visual Environments and Their Applications (HAVE2004), Oct. 2-3, 2004, Ottawa, ON, Canada, pp.75-79.
D. Wang, K. Tuer, L. Ni, and P. Porciello, "Conducting a Real-Time Remote Handshake with Haptics", Proc. 12th International Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, March 27-28, 2004, Chicago, Illinois, pp.291.
X. Shen, F. Bogsany, L. Ni, and N. D. Georganas, " A Heterogeneous Scalable Architecture for Collaborative Haptics Environments", Proc. 2003 IEEE International Workshop on Haptic Audio Visual Environments and Their Applications (HAVE2003), Sept. 20-21, 2003, Ottawa, ON, Canada, pp. 113-118.
D. W. L. Wang, K. Tuer, M. Rossi, L. Ni, and J. Shu, "The Effect of Time Delays on Tele-haptics",. IEEE International Workshop on Haptic Audio Visual Environments and Their Applications(HAVE2003), Sept. 20-21, 2003, Ottawa, ON, Canada, pp. 7-12.
L. Ni and D. W. L. Wang, "Fuzzy Logic Controller Tuning for a Human-to-human Force-reflecting Teleoperation System," Proc. 2002 International Conference on Control and Automation, June 16-19, 2002, Xiamen, China, pp. 1406-1410.
L. Ni and D. W. L. Wang, "Contact Transition Stability Analysis for a Bilateral Teleoperation System," Proc. 2002 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, May 12-15, 2002, Washington, DC, pp. 3272-3277.
L. Ni and D. W. L. Wang, "A Gain Switching Control Scheme for Position-error-based Force-reflecting Teleoperation," Proc. 10th International Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, March 24-25, 2002, Orlando, Florida, pp. 239-246.
G. Lai, C. Caradima, D. Wang, L. Ni, E, Kubica, D. Madill, "Haptic Applications using a Virtual Reality Mouse", IEEE Robotics and Automation Video Conference Proceedings, 2000.
W. K. Ho, H. S. Wong, H. P. Han, L. Ni, "Robustness Monitoring for PID Control Systems," Proc. 24th Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON'98), Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 1998, Archen, Germany, pp.1422-1426.
Church Membership & Activities
Member of Riverside Chinese Alliance Church.
Personal Philosophy
The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He restores my soul;
He guides me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23: 1-4, NASB


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The first stop on the short hike is a small window in limestone of the Pennsylvanian Oquirrh Group that may be equivalent to some part of the Ely Limestone (judging by its air-photo outcrop pattern alone — I haven't looked for diagnostic fossils). The online, interactive Utah geological map isn't specific to formation in this part of Utah.
|Small window in limestone, looking south.
|Same window looking back toward the rest stop, with MOH's hand for scale.
|View to the west or southwest from our limestone ridge.
|The trail continues to the south between two ribs of limestone, amidst the cheat grass and halogeton.
|The view looking south toward unnamed hills, also underlain by Pennsylvanian limestone.
|Pack rat midden in tiny cave.
|Trail's end. A part of the Cedar Range in the distance on the left; the unnamed hills seen earlier on the right.
View Day 2: Elko, NV to Vernal, UT in a larger map.

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Forty degrees cooler
As you're waking up Saturday morning, getting ready to take on the day with that first cup of joe and wondering what to wear for the big tailgate party at Reynolds Razorback Stadium, please keep this in mind, it is NOT going to be in 90s...
or the 80s, or the 70s, or even the 60s.
As you can see in the image above temperatures at 7am Saturday will start off in the 50s for much of the viewing area. Which, if you're going tailgating early on Saturday, will mean a 40° difference compared to the tailgating experience of a week ago:
3 hours before the start of last week's game in Little Rock... 98°
3 hours before the start of tomorrow's game in Fayetteville... 58°
While you may have lost it by now in that closet, which has already consumed so many other articles of clothing, it might be a good idea to locate your jacket. Especially for those leaving early Saturday morning to get a prime tailgating spot, a sweater, at the very least, couldn't hurt.
It will warm up quickly and by game time at 11:21 temps will be approaching 70 in Fayetteville...
There will be a good dose of sunshine too, mixed in with the occasional clouds, so, some sunscreen wouldn't be a bad idea either. It's certainly going to feel like Fall Saturday morning, but, the sun still shines with summer's potency.
Enjoy the wonderful weather and GO HOGS!!!
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The investigation involved the analysis of 78 articles of sports and recreational clothing and shoes bearing the logos of 15 leading clothing brands.
Greenpeace is calling on the brands and suppliers identified in this investigation, and our previous Dirty Laundry report, to become champions for a toxic-free future – by eliminating all releases of hazardous chemicals from their supply chains and their products.
Governments also have a crucial role to play. To this end, Greenpeace is calling on governments to work towards the elimination of all releases of hazardous chemicals by adopting a political commitment to 'zero discharge' of all hazardous chemicals within one generation, based on the precautionary principle and a preventative approach to chemicals management.
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Key features of APC Technology:
Over the past decade or two ultracapacitors force their way to the market through the strong competition from advanced batteries. Today NiMH and in particular Li-ion batteries demonstrate the power density as high as 0.6-1 kW/kg (though at the expense of lower energy density, shorter cycle life and overheating). Therefore, to become competitive, ultracapacitors must demonstrate the power density much higher than 1 kW/kg providing at the same time the long cycle life. The best of our competitors and ultracapacitor manufacturers demonstrate 1-3 kW/kg at 95% efficiency, while our prototypes demonstrate 5-6 kW/kg.
Fig. 1 Comparison of APC ultracapacitor power and energy density with major competitors:
Fig. 2 Ragone plot based on ITS test results presented at the Advanced Capacitor World Summit, San Diego in July 2008:
Fig. 3 Ragone plot (normalized) based on ITS test results presented at the Advanced Capacitor World Summit, San Diego in July 2008:
Another obstacle for ultracapacitors on the path to the market is cost of carbon. Nanoporous carbon, which is used as electrode material in supercapacitors, is rather expensive, and it typically contributes about 35% to the total cost. APC has utilized carbon, which is 4 times cheaper than that used by its major competitors.
APC middle and large devices can demonstrate the same performance being 2 or 3 times smaller (due to much higher power density), this means that APC uses 2-3 times less material than competitors.


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Wednesday was a awesome day, the sun was shining and the world was just right on
track yesterday. I so looked forward to seeing Hank Jones again, and listen to his
talk about the many things that he so delightfully can convey.
Hank Jones having had many experiences in his moving through life can relate
so well, the many great events that touched him, in so many ways regarding life.
He talked about his past friends and how they helped him to move forward in new
endeavors after Hollywood.
The many serendipitous events brought many chuckles and nodding of heads. Many
in our audience had never thought about this format of research so it was a very
enlightening talk.
Hank mentioned how people would say, " I never told anyone this but," and then would
go on to share a unique story on an event that had helped them move along the way.
He talked about his friend John Ritter who was always going to write down his
story and one day he sat down on the couch and died. John never wrote his story.
Hank stressed write the story, as the author you can always change it. At least,
start the story, and add tidbits as you go along.
He talked of David Rencher and his desire to make the IGI a viable research tool.
He mentioned Christine Rose and the ROSE family name and it's endless lengths.
He mentioned the soldier that was barracked at what is today the Court House in St.
Louis, Missouri and the experience she had when she visited the Arch in St. Louis
by looking down and seeing the court house and not going to the ball game. Touring
the court house her experience got stronger and stronger and finally she left it,
in dismay over her feelings. She later learned it was the fort he had been held in
with the need of an amputation and he would not let them do it. Yes, he survived
and lived with a limp. Jefferson Barracks is today the court house in St. Louis. MO..
Missouri. It was one of her Ancestors, if I got the story right.
Hank mentions the man who had a book, that drew him into a room and to pick it up and
opened the page to the very data he had searched for a long time. He mentioned the
person who went to the cemetery and walked directly to the ancestors stone and had
never been to that cemetery before.
He shared an tombstone saying that was this. " I told you I was sick".
Hank mentions to us getting out of the box, to do research and to follow your
hunches and intuitive leads. The most uncanny may be the best thing for answers.
"It is as if they are calling us to be found, when we can not see them.", my(Susi)
description of some of the events Hank recalled to us.
These experiences are more normal than one realizes and occur often in our
I wrote a couple of quotes that he said he likes very much.
I believe that this method is very key to our research. We need to be open and
think outside the box. As creatures of habit, we miss clues we should be using.
One of the most poignant for me was the "Going Home" experience.
He mentioned when you go back to your ancestors home or place of residence or
community the feeling that envelopes a person and makes them feel calm and
comforted, a sort of at peace. My words for I have had this experience, it was
one of the most profound feelings I have ever encountered. I knew my ancestor knew
I was there. I even had him visit me in the early morning hours and share data
about the family with me. O yes, I was awake not asleep. I learned what he shared
was true, but was rather obscure so most were not aware of the situation. They,
other family members thought it was just a story. Ironic is he looks exactly like
his great grandson Franklin. I was telling Mom about my experience and as I described
this man Mom pulls out a picture of her Grandfather and it was like I was looking him
in the face all over again.
So as he said to us follow your Hunches and feelings, do not feel threatened by
going off the beaten path and researching a different way. The same method is not
going to work for each ancestor each was their own character and mind.
"Attitude is Everything," he says also. So if you need to be aggressive with
research some times follow that lead. Be for ever watchful for I truly think they
are watching.
Hank I want to say "Thank You from the bottom of my Heart", I could spend hours
sharing experiences with you. Some of us, I guess, are luckier with the development
or given talent of these experiences. Thank You, Thank You, we all really enjoyed
the experience.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Follow Your Hunches, Attitude is Everything Hank Z Jones
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I've read two of his books and have experienced many of those "serendipitous" times. You were fortunate to hear him in person!ReplyDelete
You certainly did write a bit on several of his stories. And it is well that Becky added that Hank has written many books. Yes ,I agree many attendees were thrilled to have heard Hank speak in person. Such a very pleasant gentleman.ReplyDelete
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Next week begins a series of four lunar eclipses that will occur every six months for the next two years.
While most of the East Coast is sleeping during the early morning on Tuesday, April 15, the moon will move into the earth's shadow to form a total lunar eclipse.
The astronomical phenomenon will be visible throughout the entire continental United States, most of Canada and Central America, and parts of South America.
The moon is expected to enter the earth's shadow around 12:55 a.m. Totality is expected to begin at 3:08 a.m. and last for approximately an hour, during which time the moon will turn a reddish-orange hue.
The red color occurs as scattered light from sunrises and sunsets across the rim of the globe reflect off the moon's surface.
April starts a series of four lunar eclipses that will occur every six months for the next two years. The next one will occur on Oct. 8.
For more information on where the eclipse can be observed, and for a full schedule of the celestial event, visit timeanddate.com.


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The app crashes when I try to open it – what should I do?
Simply restart your device: hold down the power button and then 'Slide to power off'.
This issue is caused by a bug affecting certain iOS apps – including Version 2.65 of our app – which causes some apps to crash when they are opened.
Why does the price of a product sometimes change when I put it in my trolley?
This is to make sure the price is accurate. When you're shopping, the product price you see is what's stored on your iOS device. When you add a product to your trolley, and when you check out, the app syncs automatically and updates any prices that may have changed.
Only syncing prices for products once they're in your trolley keeps the app running smoothly. There are tens of thousands of products in the Ocado catalogue, syncing them all simultaneously could slow the app down.
Why has the price of my delivery slot changed?
When you're first choosing a delivery slot on Ocado on the Go you'll see prices for orders over £75. When you've selected a slot, and when you check out, you'll see a full description of the price. For example: 'Charge: £5.99 (£3.99 for orders over £75.00)'.
Why does the app download a lot of data during installation?
This is so you can shop when you're offline, or when you're on a poor network connection. When you first install the app, it downloads information about the tens of thousands of products in our catalogue directly to your iOS device – this means you can shop whenever you like, even if you're not connected to the internet.
Do I have to go to the main website to check out an order?
Nope – you can do your whole shop directly from the app.
If it's your first time shopping with us, for security reasons we'll ask you to add your payment details to our website. But as soon as you've added your info, you'll be able to shop anytime, anywhere with Ocado on the Go.
What is 'Express checkout'?
Express checkout allows you to check out without being asked to enter a password or QuickPIN. We recommend only using Express checkout if you're shopping on a personal iOS device with a passcode enabled.
I can't see the 'One-Click' button – why is this?
You might have the option turned off. Go to the Settings page to turn on One-Click additions.
If you've already turned on One-Click additions, but you can't see the button when you have an upcoming order, you might not be able to edit it as it's past the order's cut-off time. Keep an eye on your email: every time you place an order we'll send you a reminder of when your cut-off time is.
How can I get to the shop, checkout or trolley without going back to the home screen?
Simply tap the shop, trolley or checkout buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Can I shop in landscape view on the iPad app?
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Can I request a refund through the app?
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How can I change the way products are displayed?
Tap the grid icon in the top right of the screen to change how products are displayed.
Why can I only see detailed product info when I'm online?
What we call 'Front of pack' info – product names and prices – is downloaded automatically when you install the app. Detailed product information ('Back of pack') is only viewable when you're online. This reduces installation time and saves storage space on your iOS device.
However, you can choose to download Back of pack info, if you like. In the app Settings, select the 'Catalogue type' option, then select 'Complete' to sync all product info.
Please note: choosing to include all Back of pack information will double the amount of data being synced, so we recommend only doing this over Wi-Fi or if you have an unlimited data plan.
Do I have to complete a shop in one go?
No, we wouldn't want you to rush. Your trolley is saved when you exit the app, ready for your return. If you're online, your trolley will also be synced with ocado.com, so you can continue your shop from your computer.
Will secure information about my Ocado account be held on my iOS device?
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Do I need to log out when I've finished shopping?
We'll ask you to enter your password or QuickPIN before you perform any secure operation, such as booking a delivery slot or checking out, so it's safe to stay logged in all the time.
Why don't images appear immediately when I view a list of products?
To reduce installation time and save storage space on your iOS device, images are not downloaded as part of the catalogue when you first install the app. Instead, they're only downloaded if and when they're required.
So, when you view a list of products for the first time, the app will automatically download the images for those products. The images are then stored on your iOS device for future use.
The app seems to sync the catalogue in the background quite a lot. Why does this happen, and can I turn it off?
When you first install the app, it downloads information about our catalogue directly to your iOS device. Then, as you're shopping, the app performs quick background checks to make sure all the product info is present and correct. You'll see a notification during the update, but it won't necessarily be a large data transfer.
If you're on a limited data plan, you can change your preferences so the app only ever syncs over Wi-Fi. Simply go to the Settings menu, select 'Catalogue download preference', then choose 'Wireless only'. Don't worry – you'll still be able to do your full shop on a mobile network.
How do I add or remove products from the trolley using Voiceover?
When you've selected a product, simply swipe up or down to add or remove it from the trolley. If this doesn't work, try turning two fingers in a circular motion until the 'Adjust Value' setting is selected. Now swipe up or down to add or remove products.
Who can I contact if I'm having problems with the app, or if I have any suggestions for it?
You can get in touch with us directly through the 'Need help?' section of the Settings menu, or you can send us an email at email@example.com. If you'd like to speak to someone, call us on 0345 656 1234 – we're here 8am to 11pm every day of the week.


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Amanda Lopez is one of my favorite photographers from California. She is best known from shooting Latina homegirls, street musicians, and family members. Her work has been published in Vibe, XXL, The Reed Pages, Essance, and many other magazines and books.
Growing up in southern california myself around a prevalent Latino culture, Amanda's photographs strike close to home and to the heart. My first love was a Latina and her family helped raised me for a length of time, I've consider myself fortunate to have been raised around the Mexican people and deep in their culture. I've learned alot about pride, hard work, honor, respect, and tradition from the Latinos I grew up around.


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Many of you will remember the story of "Bang" - a peach fronted conure that hit one of the windows of Cybersalt World Headquarters in June of 2011 and subsequently became part of our "flock" after we could not track down its owners (see - "Bang!").Bang brought a lot of fun and entertainment into our lives, but on this past Sunday he/she (we never knew what gender Bang was) went to a new home with a parrot lover half an hour away from us.
Of everyone in the house, Bang bonded the most with me.This was probably due to my being the first person he saw in the morning when I uncovered his cage and delivered fresh seed and water for the beginning of the day. I like to think he was also in awe of me because I was the one who turned the sun on - a trick I like to call "opening the curtains." For whatever reason, Bang's little bird brain liked me the most.I'll always remember Bang as a fun bird who would land on my shoulder for a sunflower seed while I worked at the computer, liked his share of my vanilla ice cream cones, and who enjoyed long walks on the beach together - well would have if I had ever taken him on any.
At this point you are probably wondering why Bang has a new home.
"Chicken Thursday" has been driving some Cybersalt Digest subscribers around the bend wondering what it refers to. As promised, here is the explanation of what "Chicken Thursday" means.
This story begins way back in 2010 when Tim and I began watching "'Til Debt Do Us Part" with one of our free cable deals. After our 3 months of free cable we cancelled (because now we really knew we couldn't afford cable), and began watching episodes on-line. I don't know if many of you watch TV shows on-line, but one of the really neat features is seriously abbreviated commercials. Really, you get like one 15 second commercial and then it's right back to your show. The only downside of these commercials was that the volume was set differently somehow so that they'd blare out about twice as loud as the volume of the show.
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Authorities investigate 6-year-old cold case
April Andrews disappeared while walking to church in November 2006
Detectives are investigating new leads in a cold case after local law-enforcement officers spent the last few days searching a pond for the body of a missing girl.
The search started after the Benton County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous letter that claimed new evidence would be found in the pond. Benton County Sheriff Kelley Cradduck said officials did not find new evidence, but the search has pointed them to new persons of interest.
"The letter was not specific enough for us to continue and justify the search in that area of the pond, so we're going to focus on the new leads it has produced with individuals that have come forward," Cradduck said.
In November 2006, April Andrews disappeared while walking to church. Cradduck said several family members have been to the sheriff's office as part of the investigation. He said that does not mean they are considered suspects.
He said detectives will follow up with old leads as well.
"There were a couple individuals who were persons of interest and suspects, and those individuals have been or will be interviewed again to make sure we have the information we need, and they corroborate with their original testimony or statements they gave," Cradduck said.
Cradduck said his office has opened a cold-case division for older cases like this.
"This is all new information to us," he said. "I wasn't here. A lot of the detectives weren't here, that are investigating this case, so you've got to become familiar with it, with the nuances and the small details that you really need to know about a case like this."
Cradduck said any bit of new information can prove helpful for detectives working on the case. He asks anyone with more information to contact the Benton County Sheriff's Office.


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Linen yarn is spun from the long fibers found just behind the bark in the multi-layer stem of the flax plant. In order to retrieve the fibers from the plant, The cellulose fiber from the stem is spinnable and is used in the production of linen thread. Silk is most commonly produced by larvae, and thus largely limited to insects with complete metamorphosis. We here produce linen thread with silk thread weaved together by hand to have a beautiful texture of linen and shine of silk together.
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Friends Of Emmet (F.O.E) is a band originally from Dublin Ireland but now based in Los Angeles CA.
F.O.E. will release State Of Mind in 2014 the album will consist of eleven songs all of which have been licensed to MTV.
Another song Coming Apart is a tribute to Kevin Hines who attempted to take his own life at the young age of 19 yet survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge.
Hines is one of the few to ever survive the suicide plunge from 245 feet above the water. Upon hearing about Hines' story the band found themselves inspired by the turn of events and wrote Coming Apart in his honour.
Friends Of Emmet are receiving airplay on syndicated radio shows in multiple countries including America Canada Germany Italy Spain Ireland Australia and the UK


text: Maybe it's because I have the hugest crush on David Pogue of the New York Times, but I find his recently released product finder guide, the Pogue-O-matic, absolutely adorable... and useful too! The Pogue-O-Matic is divided into four parts: cameras, camcorders, smartphones and televisions. If you were planning on getting people any of the above for the holidays, stop by and have little e-Pogue explain what details you should look out for. Being a gadget blogger with a finger on the pulse of the latest and greatest, I personally don't need the advice. But I'll be stopping by anyway... for you, Pogue. Just. For. You. [Pogue-o-Matic on the New York Times]


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Ride Home 11/16
Tonight was the first night of triple light (my new blinky on my rear rack, my old blinky clipped to my saddle bag and my helmet blinky on my helmet) and I felt reasonably confident about my level of red blinking lights. I was lit up like the world's most banal, communist Christmas tree. Strangely enough, the phrase "lit up like the world's most banal, communist Christmas tree" features frequently in my personal and professional correspondence. Just kidding! (...?)
All sorts of excitement on Massachusetts, mostly because some drivers feel the need for speed and I merely feel the need for not getting him by them. A frequent occurrence that causes angst is cars parking just on the other side of the Mass/Garfield intersection and other cars stopped to turn left immediately thereafter. The angst part comes when drivers try to squeeze between the left-turners and the parked cars with little regard as to whether there is bike traffic (that's me!) occupying the same space. But so it goes. Being aware of potential hazards and dealing with them every day is much better than ignoring them. But it's not better than caramel corn, which, on the hierarchy of candied snacks, is somewhere in the middle.
What if the Q street bike lane was better? I mean, it's not bad, but it could definitely be better.
14th street for the first time, thanks to a reader suggestion. (If you suggest it, I'll probably do it. That's not a guarantee, that's a threat!) It was much better lighted than 15th and the stop lights were much more amenable. Thomas Circle (not Dave Thomas Circle) isn't great, but that has more to do with pickup truck drivers and less to do with bicycle infrastructure, which is ample/adequate. On the other side of the circle, the road remains wide (and wide open) until about New York Ave, but then it was traffic. Car traffic it was that stopped me and I didn't have much choice other than to wait in it. At 14th and E, I tried to outstmart everyone by crossing the street, but that only led me to wait on the sidewalk for the light to change again and then navigate my way through the crossing pedestrians, not just at E, but also to get to Penn. You can't really outsmart congestion. If only I could have honked at it...
Relatively few bicyclists on Pennsylvania. The "safety" bollards might be coming down soon. Might as well. I really wish there was more overhead light on America's Main Street.
I don't normally find parked cars to be aesthetically pleasing and I certainly don't find 15-20 parked black SUVS in front of the Capitol to be aesthetically pleasing either. I sort of think it degrades the building and with regard to the halls of Congress, that's saying something! But this is the way of the world and it's a reminder that the way of the world involves lots of black SUVs parked in front of white marble buildings for some reason. Security probably. At least the Capitol will be replaced become a Walmart soon, I think.
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I don't know how you ride on the street on Mass Ave. I tried really hard to take your advice, but going down it during rush hour is just a disaster (though I will at slower hours), and coming back up it (even at 2 PM, which is when I've been heading home lately) stresses me out to the point where I can't breathe right.ReplyDelete
I guess I just enjoy climbing it at my own pace...and yes, that intersection with Garfield is a bear.
By the way, thank you for the inspiration to restart up my own blog after several failed attempts.
Hurrah for new routes and the cruising speed of 14th! (see also: fewer leaves)ReplyDelete
When I ride 14th St in the morning/southbound, and I ALWAYS take the lane on Thomas Circle. (There doesn't seem to be a need to do that on the northbound/evening trip). The bike lane is the scene of right hooks the entire way and 99% of the cars seem to be going west on Mass or M St, hardly anyone is looping around to Vermont or 14th.


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The retina is the tissue that lines the back of the eye. It sends visual signals to the brain. The macula is part of the retina. It is responsible for central vision. Macular degeneration is the most common cause of destruction of the macula in older adults. It causes a gradual loss of sharp, central vision. The condition is mainly a disease of aging. In rare cases, it can occur in younger people.
Adult, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is classified as:
- Early—The presence of medium-sized drusen indicate early AMD. Drusen are yellow deposits found under the retina. Vision is not affected.
- Intermediate—Large drusen are present, with out without changes in the pigment of the retina. Vision loss may occur, but most people do not have symptoms.
Late—Vision loss and macular damage are present, along with drusen. Late AMD can be:
- Dry—This occurs when an area of the retina becomes diseased. This leads to a slow breakdown of cells in the macula. The central vision is gradually lost. Dry AMD accounts for the majority of cases.
- Wet—As dry AMD worsens, new blood vessels may begin to grow. These new blood vessels often leak blood and fluid under the macula. This can lead to permanent damage of the macular region. Wet AMD is not common, but it accounts for the majority of blindness from this disease.
The cause of AMD is not known. It may be related to a combination of genetics and environmental exposures over the course of a lifetime.
Risk Factors
The risk of AMD increases with age. AMD is most commonly seen in women and in people who are Caucasian. Other factors that may increase your chance of getting AMD include:
- Smoking
- Heavy alcohol use
- Family members with AMD
- Excessive exposure to sunlight
- Cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- A diet that is low in green, leafy vegetables
In some people, AMD advances slowly. It has little effect on their vision. In others, the disease moves faster. It may lead to significant vision loss. AMD does not cause pain.
Symptoms may include:
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty seeing details in front of you, such as faces or words in a book
- Blurred vision that goes away in brighter light
- A small, but growing blind spot in the middle of your field of vision
- Straight lines (such as door frames) appear crooked or distorted
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. AMD may be suspected if you are older and have had recent changes in your central vision. A specialist will look for signs of the disease with an eye exam. Eye drops will be used to dilate (enlarge) your pupils. This will allow a view of the back of the eye.
You may also be asked to view an Amsler grid. This is a pattern that looks like a checkerboard. Changes in your central vision will cause the grid to appear distorted. This is a sign of AMD.
Imaging tests may be used in some cases. These may include:
- Angiography—a dye is used to make blood vessel easier to see
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Treatment depends on the stage of AMD. In general, lifestyle changes will help slow disease progression for early, intermediate, and late (dry) stages:
- Dietary changes—Include more green, leafy vegetables (for vitamins and minerals) and fish (for omega-3 fatty acids) in your diet. If you have trouble with meal planning, talk to a registered dietitian.
- Vitamin and mineral supplements have been found to help slow the progression of AMD. Your doctor may advise increasing your intake of certain vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and E, beta carotene, zinc, and copper.
- If you smoke, your doctor will work with you on ways to successfully quit . Smoking is associated with AMD development and progression.
Your doctor will schedule regular exams to monitor any changes or progression in AMD.
Late (Wet) AMD
Vision loss at this stage can be severe. Options to slow vision loss include:
This procedure is used in some cases of wet AMD. A strong laser light beam is aimed at the new blood vessels. The beam destroys the vessels. It usually takes less than 30 minutes to complete. You may need more laser treatments. This treatment is used less often than newer treatments.
This procedure involves injecting a light-sensitive dye into your blood. The affected areas in the back of the eye are then treated with a special laser light. The light activates the dye to destroy certain blood vessels. It takes less than 30 minutes. You may need to have additional treatments.
Another way to treat wet AMD is an injection of a special medication. It is called a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor. The medication is injected into the vitreous (fluid) in the back of the eye. It usually needs to be repeated multiple times.
To help reduce your chance of AMD:
- Have regular eye exams as suggested by your eye doctor.
- If you smoke, talk with your doctor about how you can quit .
- Eat a healthy diet that is rich in fruits and green, leafy vegetables.
- Talk to your doctor about taking what, if any, vitamin and mineral supplements you should take.
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flysister brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 76 Designs von 24 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Im in the proccess of upgrading the image of my small established landscape company and need a logo. I have one idea but am also open to anything that really inspires you. .
Earth Accents Landscape Designs
Thanks to everyone who has worked on this project I appreciate all of your efforts. I am all the time excited to see what you guys come up with next. Ive eliminated alot of designs tonight to try and narrow down the contest and give you a clearer idea of what i want. Seeing your work has helped me get a better idea of what I like. Im finding it difficult to give every design feedback for a lack of time. Ill continue to give feedback as much as possible, and definately will if I think your design might take the prize.
Im finding the simpler the better. I want either three or four colors. Still l like burg/ brown, green, blue and for a fourth wine or maybe yellow.
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The idea that I have includes a Earth/globe and some sort of landscape accent on the edge of part of the globe (flowers, trees?). Maybe all the lettering would be on one line in front with the globe behind and the accents at or near the top of the globe. Or maybe the text Landscape Designs could be used to form the line of the lower half of the globe. Not sure how, but it needs to say Earth Accents Landscape Designs. I would like it to look creative, clean, bold, catchy and professional. Not too complicated. I like the idea of a lime green, burgandy brown and a bright blue, maybe other color in the accent. This will go not only on business cards and web site, but also on truck and lawn signs.
Im a young woman with a small landscape company, known for my creative designs and detail. My nitch is that I offer a more personalized service than larger companys can. I do a lot of specialty work; creative flowers, training of vines and shrubs, etc. My client base is mostly middle aged, fairly conservative, garden lovers.
Im happy to give feed back and will be watching the contest daily, please feel free to give me any feedback or ask any questions you may have. Good luck and I hope you have fun with it.
- Company name included
- Easy to read, bold
- Vector format
- cartoonish- too busy
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Wii U 3.0.0 Software Update Rolled out by Nintendo
Nintendo has finally rolled out its 3.0.0 software update for the Wii U console.
This new update delivers a host of new services and enhanced features, such as improved stability and performance, along with faster load times when users switch between applications. It also lays the groundwork for the imminent launch of the Wii U Virtual Console service. Wii U owners will also be able to see the launch of the console's Panorama View soon.
"Wii U continues to grow and evolve with new features that make it a better experience for everyone," said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's president and COO. "Now owners can navigate to their favorite games and services even faster, or play some of their favorite classic games."
The update also speeds up the time required to start the console, launch built-in applications, exit software, return to the main menu, jump between applications, and jump between software and Miiverse.
Users will also have the option to transition to the Wii Menu by holding down the B Button on the Wii U GamePad when the Wii U logo is displayed. They can install games and applications from the Nintendo eShop in the background while other software is being used.
Users will now have the ability to transfer and copy data between two USB storage devices in Data Management, control the priority of their downloads when downloading multiple items at once, and will have improved account selection when powering on the system which now displays Nintendo Network IDs to clearly distinguish accounts.
The software update also allows the TV Screen size output to be adjusted in the System Settings and adds an Undo/Redo button to the Miiverse by drawing on the input screen.


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John Shea from Giants' camp. . . . .
Twenty-two days remain until Opening Day, a rough deadline for the Matt Cain extension to be resolved, and 22 days is an eternity in contract negotations.
That's why neither side is suggesting talks are close to being dead.
The Giants remain eager to get a long-term deal done — Cain will make $15 million this year and is eligible for free agency next winter — so long as it works within their projected framework. A $100 million deal seems imminent, and teams would be willing to pay it if Cain reaches free agency.
For now, his agents surely aren't asking for anything less than $20 million a year, not when Tim Lincecum is beginning his two-year, $40.5 million deal. Cain might pitch in Lincecum's shadow in San Francisco, but he'd be a No. 1 on many teams. So six years and at least $120 million wouldn't seem out of the question.
I spoke today with one of Cain's agents, Rick Landrum, who told me in regard to an Opening Day deadline, "We'll never give up hope" and that "nothing really changed" with Cain's desire to get a deal done by then.
I've also been told the Giants still have a similar outlook.
Obviously, Cain's agents don't think the Giants have offered "fair value" their client had said he's seeking. When we get closer to the April 6 opener, with more urgency, one or both sides could budge and a deal could be cut.
For now, neither camp would rule out talking into the season so long as negotiations heat up and the sides are close. They haven't spoken in the past 24 hours, but they remain open for business.
The wild card is Phillies lefty Cole Hamels, who also makes $15 millino this year and also can be a free agent next winter. The first who signs would set precedent for the other. Cain told me he hasn't spoken with Hamels on the subject.
Just like there's plenty of time for Cain to fully prepare for his first regular-season start, there's plenty of time for the pitcher to have a new deal in place by Opening Day.
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A parent of one of the 20 first-graders killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School says communication between Newtown officials and local families broke down at points in the shooting's aftermath.
One example of that was leaving the victims of the school shooting out of the yearbook.
David Wheeler lost his son, Benjamin, in the Dec. 14, 2012, massacre. He told a state commission reviewing the school shooting on Friday via Skype that if another tragedy happens, there needs to be a better flow of information.
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"When your life is changed in this way and you experience this kind of loss, you are starving for information," Wheeler told the committee.
He said some examples of the poor communication included receiving information late about available counseling services and school officials appearing to make decisions about the contents of the school yearbook without input from parents.
When he told the committee about the fourth-grade yearbook, he said "it was immediately apparent that the decision had been made not to include any photographs of the teachers or the staff lost in the shooting."
That yearbook did not include any from September through December, he said. A trauma team made the decision without input from any of the victims' families, let alone those with other children in the school, he said.
"It was as if the first three months of the school year and the people who were lost, as it was reflected in that yearbook, never existed," Wheeler said.
Although he was giving a critique, Wheeler made it clear that he did not want to come across as critical.
"I certainly don't blame them, I mean, we're all humans, we have different reactions to this kind of thing. It's understandable, but it's not desirable," he said.
Newtown officials didn't immediately return messages from the Associated Press on Friday.
The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is working on recommendations on school safety, mental health and gun violence prevention.


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|Exhibits Press CV/Docs All Stripes 1997 1998 1999 2000 2013 2014 2015 Drawing Painting Non-Referential
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Stripes DescriptionThis latest group of abstract work is some of my best abstract work to date. It is such a wonderful experience to paint abstract (versus representational) due to the process.
Abstraction allows you to move quickly through multiple ideas; I typically have 5-15 paintings going on simultaneously. Works typically share the same palette of colors and hence look somewhat similar but the real difference is "reaction" versus "interpretation". Reacting to colors, shapes, composition happens instantly and there is no tedious energy spent on making the work "look like something". On the contrary... the energy is spent "making the piece speak with voice", to hear the work come alive... to suddenly have it's own clear personality. I like to call it the "essence".
These works are an exciting body of work for me lately, especially because I've spent so much time painting landscapes and representational work due to the extensive painting I do on the road.
Enjoy... I sure did making them!


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Ann Arbor, Mich. — When a child is born with a disorder of sex development, decisions regarding gender assignment and genital surgery are often made quickly and under pressure.
Quite often those decisions are surgical and often irreversible. Former patients and health care advocates have long complained that parents are provided inadequate information to make decisions for their child with a disorder of sex development.
But with a new award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), researchers at the University of Michigan hope to provide parents with the tools needed to make decisions about disorders of sex development (DSD).
"When a child with a disorder of sex development is born, parents are often experiencing enormous distress," says David E. Sandberg, Ph.D., director of the Division of Child Behavioral Health at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases at the University of Michigan Medical School.
"The right decisions about gender assignment — is it a boy or a girl — and the best course of action (for example should there be surgery? what kind? when?) are not obvious."
"Parents can make decisions that they think are in the best interest of the child that they will regret later."
DSD is a term that describes a wide range of diagnoses that affect the development of sex organs, whether due to chromosomes, hormones, or other factors.
Sandberg said despite significant progress, genetic diagnosis does not necessarily offer clear guidance for parents about gender assignment or best treatment. "It can open the door to additional uncertainties," he says.
Sandberg's project, which has a proposed budget of about $1.3 million, would create a decision-making aid that could be used in genetic counseling and test-result disclosure that would prepare parents to be fully involved in management or treatment plans for their children.
"We want to support parents becoming actively involved in making those decisions, and reduce the likelihood of future worry and regret about decisions that have been made," he says, adding that the guide will educate families about sex development of the body, how disorders are diagnosed (especially how to interpret genetic test results), and possible relationships between diagnostic/genetic testing, decisions about care, and known consequences of those decisions on their child and entire family.
Sandberg plans to introduce the decision-making guide into care for persons affected by DSD and evaluate its effectiveness through an existing network of medical centers supported by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The DSD – Translational Research Network is comprised of health care providers and researchers at the University of Michigan/C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, UCLA, UCSF, Seattle Children's Hospital and other medical centers.
PCORI funded the project as part of an effort to help patients make better-informed health decisions.
"Today marks a major milestone in our work as we build a portfolio of comparative clinical effectiveness research that will provide patients and those who care for them better information about the health care decisions they face," said PCORI Executive Director Joe Selby, MD, MPH. "These research projects reflect PCORI's patient-centered research agenda, emphasizing the inclusion of patients and caregivers at all stages of the research."
PCORI is committing $40.7 million in funding for a slate of 25 projects, which were approved by PCORI's Board of Governors following a competitive, multi-stage review process involving scientists, patients, caregivers and other stakeholders. Proposals were evaluated on the basis of scientific merit, engagement of patients and stakeholders, methodological rigor and fit within PCORI's National Priorities for Research and Research Agenda.
The awards were part of PCORI's first cycle of primary research funding and selected from among nearly 500 completed applications submitted earlier this year. All proposals were approved pending a business and programmatic review by PCORI staff and completion of a formal award contract.
About C.S. Mott Children's Hospital's services for Disorders of Sex Development: The providers on our DSD team work together to provide timely, expert care with a focus on being truly patient- and family-centered. Our team is made up of pediatric specialists from endocrinology, genetics, urology, gynecology, general surgery, psychology, pathology, plastic surgery, child life and social work.. Together, we provide age-appropriate care, support, education and resources to both patients and families.
More information is available at: http://www.mottchildren.org/medical-services/peds-sex-development
About PCORI
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent, non-profit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed health care decisions. PCORI is committed to continuously seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work. More information is available at www.pcori.org.


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Will and Kate seek a 'Downton Abbey'-style housekeeper
- Prince William and Duchess Kate are going to be parents and may need a hand
- Super-servant would do work of %27Downton Abbey%27 houseful of servants
- Discretion and loyalty a must%3B also must walk the dogs
Need a job? Will and Kate are looking for a housekeeper to keep their new-parents-and-new-palace life running smoothly.
But be forewarned: Discretion and loyalty to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is a must. And the job opening is for one super-servant, someone who can do the tasks that a Downton Abbey houseful of servants would do.
Apply at Buckingham Palace, where an internal advertisement for the post has been circulating, according to today's editions of the Express and the Daily Mail.
The papers in London are reporting that Prince William and the former Kate Middleton are finally building a staff, 20 months after their wedding, and after initially seeking to take care of themselves, without cooks, dressers and ladies-in-waiting, in their farmhouse in Wales near William's RAF base.
But now that she's pregnant and due in the summer, and they're preparing to move into a spacious, newly renovated apartment (four levels, 20 rooms) at Kensington Palace later this year, they need someone who can "maintain a high standard of housekeeping."
Their new housekeeper would work 37 hours a week keeping all areas of the palace residence clean at all times, caring for the couple's clothing, cleaning silverware and glassware, doing the laundry, running errands, preparing basic meals and, of course, feeding and walking the dogs. Must have a current valid U.K. driving license. Expect to work a lot of overtime.
No word on salary but it's known that royal servants, who often have living quarters in the palaces, aren't paid a lot (at least by American standards).
It has been decades since Downton-style armies of servants took care of British royals and aristocrats (Kate is said to be a fan of the show), but even in a more constricted economy it's unusual for one servant to be responsible for so many different tasks.
Yet interest in the post is said to be high thanks to the prestige of working for the world's most famous couple. The Express says at least 15 applications have been submitted so far.
Quoting from the job description, the paper reported that because Will and Kate are fiercely protective of their privacy, "discretion, loyalty and reliability are paramount."
The couple recently hired their first "orderly," a sort-of Man Friday, who is responsible for such tasks as chauffeuring and keeping track of Will's wardrobe. They also are expected to hire someone to help with the baby, although the Daily Mail says there is speculation they will break with tradition by not hiring a full-time nanny.
Meanwhile, their homes are multiplying. Reports emerged last week that the couple would receive a gift from his grandmother the queen of a country home, a 10-bedroom mansion on her Sandringham estate in Norfolk.


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Two Mexican military aviators were killed Wednesday morning in an Mexican Navy airplane crash in Baja California Sur, in Mexico, according to Mexican news accounts.
According to a news account posted on the website of Proceso news weekly, the men who died were identified as Mexican Navy Lieutenant Commander Adrian Ignacio Gonzalez Vargas, and Mexican Air Force Major Alfonso Barajas Jesus Verduzco. Both men were flight instructors.
According to the report, the two military men were on a training mission aboard a Moravan Zlin 242L single engine aircraft at about 1130 hrs when the aircraft crashed. The location of the crash was 36 kilometers southeast of La Paz, Baja California Sur.
The pilot and passenger were flying out of the naval aviation school in La Paz, part of the Mexican 2nd Naval Zone. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.


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Lightstream Pictures necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 89 diseños de 43 diseñadores freelance.
Lightstream Pictures
Lightstream Pictures is an international, story-driven entertainment company. Lightstream acquires, develops and produces unique, highly marketable projects that paint resonant portraits of the human condition while appealing to mainstream audiences, ranging from epic animated fables to real-life historical dramas. The company emphasizes a unique and artist-friendly story development process that utilizes cutting-edge animation and visual effects techniques developed by subsidiary company Lightstream Animation.
We are primarily targeting moviegoers, with a secondary focus on entertainment industry executives. We need a vibrant, memorable logo that people will associate with high-quality, optimistic films filled with wonderment and beauty.
We need a simple, graphic logo and "Lightstream" wordmark. The simple graphic logo should embody vibrancy, wonderment, imagination and beauty--it should evoke the magic of cinema and the joy that great movies provide. Possible graphic ideas could play with the notion of "light" and light sources--candles, lanterns, firecrackers, etc.--and/or also incorporate simple symbols of wonderment and joy--carnival rides, childhood delights, etc. We want the logo to be simple, but memorable, and would prefer a sketch that lies the concept out in a simple foundation which can then be expanded upon to guide a visual palette and corporate identity.
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ANIMAL OFFSPRING: An infant at an animal park or preserve is typically an anticipated event, with staffers awaiting the new koala or giraffe or condor. But beasties have a way of surprising we humans -- they always have and always will -- and sometimes a bouncing baby that was not expected arrives to exclaims and well-I-nevers and a flurry of doctor check-ups and announcements. Such was the case at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita earlier this month.
Tuk, a female gibbon who appeared to be "just a little bit pudgy," gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday, April 9. "It's the third offspring for Tuk and Domino," reads the center's Facebook page, which goes onto explain why the infant's arrival took staffers unaware. Tuk had been implanted with a contraception device, which leads the center to believe the pregnancy began just beforehand.
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THE NEW BABY... debuted alongside her mother in a series of sweet photos. "Strong and healthy" is how the center describes her, so bet she'll be participating in the gibbons' famous vocal "songs" very soon (if you visit the center on one of its weekend-morning walk-throughs, you're apt to hear the memorable vocals).
VISITING THE CENTER: While self-guided tours are available each weekend, you can book a private tour, too. And the center hosts fundraisers quite often, like bowling tourneys, so keep an eye if you want to lend a hand. The GCC was founded in 1976 and "houses the rarest group of apes in the Western Hemisphere," assisting in rescue programs, study, and more conservation efforts.


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Friday, January 29, 2010
The Paul Janish Conundrum
When you play elite defense at a premier defensive position, then you can get away with minimal offensive production, especially in the first three years of your MLB career. The efficiency of production in a young player is difficult to match.
So, what about Janish's offensive game? Is there hope?
Some additional thoughts on Janish.
Obviously, there is a lot to like about his glove work, but there are a few things to like about his offensive game.
First, I'll say I like his approach at the plate. He uses a calm approach and a compact swing that gives him a short path to the ball and allows him to stay balanced throughout his swing. And, his swing generates a lot of line drives. It's not award winning, but it should/could be serviceable.
Hitting is about walks, contact rate, and the type of contact.
1. Janish has good plate discipline. In the minors, his career OBP was 0.90 points higher than his batting average, which is impressive, especially so for a middle infielder.
So, he knows how to control the zone and draw a walk.
2. For his MLB career, Janish is making contact when he swings 83.9% of the time. Not great, but certainly not bad. In addition, his K/AB percentage at the MLB level is 17.3%, so he strikes out less than 1 out of every 5 at bats. Again, very respectable.
3. As for type of contact, Janish again is surprisingly strong, as evidenced by his MLB career line drive rate of 19.8%. When he makes contact, he hits a lot of line drives.
When you add those factors together, you have the makings of a productive hitter. He draws his fair share of walks, makes contact at a good clip, and when he makes contact he hits a high percentage of line drives.
So, why is hitting a paltry .211 when he doesn't strike out an exorbitant amount and hits line drives at a good clip? Given his components, one would think that he would be a bit more productive. His BABIP was .230 in 2008 and .247 in 2009, but I'm not sure we can chalk it up to luck.
Here, in a nutshell, is the real problem with Paul Janish: infield fly balls.
In each of his 2008 and 2009 seasons, his infield fly ball rate was 16%, which is very high. So, when he hits the ball in the air, 16% of the time it stays on the infield. And, unfortunately, infield flyballs are the absolute worst type of ball in play you can have, as they result in an out 95%+ of the time. In essence, it's an automatic out.
The question is why does he hit so many infield flyballs and is it going to be a consistent problem?
Obviously, a lack of power has something to do with it. He simply doesn't drive the ball with much authority, so it doesn't leave the infield. Still, that's not entirely it, as Rocco Baldelli is another hitter who consistently posts high infield fly rates (15% for his career), but one who has no shortage of power. So, it's not just a lack of power and it's not likely a problem that is going to go vanish on its own.
I don't have any evidence to support it, but I suspect that he simply chases too many high fastballs. He doesn't have the bat speed or power to effectively handle and hit the higher fastballs. Whatever the reason, if he can chop that rate down by a handful of percentage points, then all of a sudden his walk rate, contact rate, and line drive tendencies will work more effectively to raise his level of production. It sounds simple, but I suspect cutting down on the infield flies would be enough of a difference maker to make him a viable starting shortstop at the MLB level. It could raise his batting average and OPS just enough to exceed the threshold level to be a viable every day player.
As it stands now, Paul Janish might be the least effective hitter in all of baseball when he hits the ball in the air. His 16% infield flyball percentage and his dreadfully low 1.7% HR/FB mark indicate that he should hit the ball in the air as infrequently as possible. He rarely hits homeruns and frequently doesn't get the ball past the infield. Unfortunately, it's not just the percentage of flyballs that don't leave the infield that give him problems, but also the overall percentage of balls that he hits in the air.
To compare Janish to a couple of players, David Eckstein and Adam Everett, who boast similarly atrocious power, it's clear that Janish just hits the ball in the air all too often.
Player: LD%, GB%, FB%, IFFB%
Janish: 19.8%, 36.6%, 43.6%, 16.0%,
Eckstein: 21.3%, 46.8%, 31.9%, 12.6%
Everett: 18.8%, 39.5%, 41.7%, 16.7%
The obvious problem is that Janish isn't hitting enough balls on the ground. David Eckstein also lacks any semblance of power, but he's smart enough to recognize this and respond accordingly by hitting the ball on the ground at very high rate. And, ultimately, there really isn't all that much difference between Janish and Adam Everett.
Of course, that only deals with the type of contact and omits the rate of contact (Eckstein: 92.2%, Everett: 82.4%, and Janish: 83.9%). Obviously, Eckstein is a more effective hitter because of both the contact rate and the type of contact he generates. On the other hand, there isn't much difference between Paul Janish and Adam Everett. Janish has a better contact rate and higher line drive percentage, but Everett has a bit more power and hits the ball on the ground a bit more.
Ultimately, it would seem to me that Janish, with a tweak or two in his approach, could improve his production to get to an acceptable level. It seems like hitting more balls on the ground is the type of change that could actually be made with the help of some good coaching. Now, even the end result wouldn't be a Barry Larkin type level, but rather an absolute bare minimum level of competence with the lumber. Everett and Jack Wilson are similar glove-first type players and they have gotten away with career OPS marks of .648 and .684 respectively. Not much higher than where Janish is now and just a bit of improvement would get Janish to that level.
Obviously, there is a risk that Janish doesn't take a step forward on offense, but by that time Zack Cozart, Chris Valaika, or another option will likely present itself.
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agreed, kinda nailed exactly what I was trying to say in my last comment.ReplyDelete
save your money dont waste it on Cabrera, if janish struggles then cozart should be ready soon. If cozart struggles then trade our surplus of young talent and get a good SS
Yeah, Janish is intriguing and puzzling to me. If you told me that we had a shortstop who played plus plus defense and (1) walked at a good clips (0.088 BB/PA), (2) struck out less than 20% of the time, and (3) hit line drives at a 19%+ rate, then I would have been pretty excited.
Unfortunately, despite all that working for him, he just has yet to be a productive hitter. I went back and added in a comparison of Janish to Everett and Eckstein, and it seems clear that he just hits the ball in the air too often.
Janish does have some positives working for him and I'd would think a tweak here and there could make him a .650+ OPS player. That level of offense, when coupled with his type of defense, makes him a viable option. At least until he starts earning 7 figure paydays.
Regardless, I still think he is our best option at short.
Thanks for the comment!
Also, I agree with your sentiment that O-Cab is rather unlikely to be worth the money. I suspect it will take at least $3M to get him to Cincy.
While some would say that this is an inconsequential amount of money, if you start adding up all of these types of acquisitions, then you are looking at some real money.
For example:
Ramon Hernandez (3) + Willy Taveras (4) + O-Cab (3) = ~$10M
At best, these guys are league average and more realistically they are somewhere between league average and replacement level.
Personally, I'd rather use young, cost controlled talent to fill those positions and spend the $10M on something that would actually make a difference. An impact free agent, a higher rule 4 draft budget, or more money for the international market.
To compete, the Reds have to generate more production per dollar spent than the big money clubs. And, frankly, you don't do that by throwing millions at veterans who are only marginally more productive than the inexpensive talent.
Anyway, my $.02.
I agree, but i also still think we should pursue a trade for a young above avg defensive ss that can hit. We have alot of talent, just everywhere but that position.ReplyDelete
A little off topic, But the Fay reported that the reds may try Alonso at Catcher.ReplyDelete
I think its a pretty good idea, gets his bat in the lineup although it would mean a few more years in the minors. Wats your take on it lark?
i think if your going to try him there, you should try El nino there. He has a cannon of an arm and his lack of plate discipline wouldnt hurt him as much at that position
They are a very difficult team to match up with in trade, but I'd go after Jed Lowrie from the BoSox. He would definitely be my target.
To be honest, I hate it and am more than a little baffled by it.
We drafted Yonder solely for his bat. When you select a college 1b, it's because he has a special bat.
At this point, I'm a bit underwhelmed by Yonder thus far. I'm hoping that most of it is nothing more than the fallout from his hamate bone problem, but he lacks the electricity I thought he'd bring to the table.
His future is still bright, but I'd put all my energies into unlocking the potential in his bat. That's where his value lies. Shifting him to catcher is risky because it would add significant development time to his timeline. Yonder was supposed to be low risk and fast moving.
Trying him at catcher is massively risky. I fail to understand why we don't simply cash in on his value in trade, rather than try to force him into a lineup where he simply doesn't fit.
I've seen Yonder play and he simply doesn't work at any position other than 1b. He's a big, barrel-chested type player with an almost pigeon toed stride. I have never understood the notion that he could play left, 3b, or anywhere else.
The Reds selected Yonder as the best player available. Typically, a good strategy, but they need to trade him to get value for him. Trying to change him into something he's not drags down his best attributes, his polish and ability to move quickly.
Frankly, I think Yonder should have been traded this offseason for an impact bat that fits into our plans.
Anyway, thanks for the comment.
yea i agree, I just like dream worlds where the reds actually try something out of the box... BTW they signed cabrera. yuckReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:42 AM
See my comments on Janish on the Janish Vs. Cabrera thread. In all he's the poster child for how to get to the big leagues without big league talent per se, great approach, fundamentally sound in every way, just lacking in the speed and power areas a great deal. He's done what few players do he's maximized his skills to almost as much as possible, gotta love that. I like the Everett comp but Eckstein was gifted with more usable speed.ReplyDelete
On Yonder I agree with Lark, pooor decision if it has any truth to it at all. Personally I think Dusty was just jiving to a certain extent. However if they want to do that with someone they might try it with someone like Neftali Soto who it might not be too late for and he has the arm and at the catcher position would be a tremendous bat. Francisco if done earlier on would have been a pretty good idea as well as smitty pointed out. Both guys are below average in the speed dept. and that limits their range everywhere else but both have strong arms and intriguing bats which would be true plusses at that position.
Yeah, I suspect it was just Dusty being Dusty. I doubt there is anything to it. The Reds simply seemed confused as to what to do with Yonder, which is odd because it's obvious that he doesn't fit and a trade needs to happen.
Forget shifting Votto to left or Yonder to 3b/lf/c. Just get Yonder back and hitting the ball, then trade him away for something of value. Seems simple enough for me, but evidently not to the Reds.
Thanks for the comment!!
Agreed on Janish maximizing his abilities. That's a good point. I still think he has usable tools, but he'll have to work to prove that to the Reds.
The idea of switching a prospect to catcher is an interesting one. Still, I'm not sure I see either Neftali or Francisco being the right guys to make the switch.
I'm not really sure what attributes make a prospect a good candidate for the switch, but I would think a bit more quickness, agility, and athleticism would be necessary.
I wonder if Chris Valaika might not have been a good candidate for the switch. Of course, it would be too late now, but he leaps to mind first.
Anyway, it's interesting to consider. Thanks for the comment.
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2010 at 2:45 PM
I am Will,ReplyDelete
Hey guys according to a friend who gets BA the book he said that the Reds actually did try out Soto at catcher in the most recent instructional league and he took to it well. Could be a switch in the offing. As far as pre-requisites for the position obviously a strong arm, soft hands and a durable frame is preferential. Soto has the arm and frame not completely sure about his hands although being a SS/3B by trade I'd have to imagine his hands are good enough to give him a shot at it. Certainly he'd have to learn the nuances which is what takes time but I think he has the tools to be a reasonably solid guy there and we know his bat will hold up quite well there.
i really want BA's book, but its ridiculous how much they charge for that stuffReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2010 at 8:43 PM
I am WillReplyDelete
I think it's (BA's book) on Amazon for around 21 bucks or so.
Yeah, I haven't picked up my copy of the handbook just yet, but the costs of all the baseball books, magazines, and subscriptions can certainly add up in a hurry.ReplyDelete
Interesting to hear that about Soto. To be honest, I'd rather see him focus on developing his bat. He's got a nice, fundamentally sound swing and plus power. I guess my doubt on Soto playing catcher is with his feet. I really believe catching is largely about footwork and Soto has always struck me as being somewhat "plodding," for lack of a better word.
I'm just not sure I see him being able to move laterally to block pitches in the dirt and "pop-up" to nail a base stealer at 2b.
I'll certainly be interested to see if the Reds follow through with it.
Thanks for the comments!
- AnonymousFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:22 AM
I am Will,ReplyDelete
2 Words Lark, Benjie Molina. I don't think you can get anymore plodding than that and he's never been a poor defensive catcher more slightly above average I think. Certainly I agree the better the footwork the better the defense. But could you imagine Benjie at 3B or LF? Ideally if you are a plodder you are probably better suited for Catcher than anywhere, sans perhaps 1st base. I don't think Soto has to be gold glove back there to be a force look at Geovany Soto he's decent behind the plate but with his bat provides a lot of surplus value. I am personally more concerned about whether or not Soto has the mental aptitude to play it than the physical. I think he's got enough physical ability to be above average defensively. But I don't want him behind the plate calling a poor game, but of course todays day and age that falls to the coaches more and more all the time.
Yeah, you may be right. It's more of a gut feeling than anything else. I just don't get the impression that Soto has the agility and lightness of foot to handle the catcher spot. You can be a slow runner and still have good agility/foot work.
In addition, Soto's value will have to come from his bat. I'm just not sure how switching him to catcher takes advantage of his strengths. If it works, then great. If not, then we have likely ruined whatever potential resides in his bat.
Maybe I'm just stuck on the Buster Posey train of thought. Good athletes who can handle premier defensive positions. Brandon Inge is another that leaps to mind. Those are more the type of players I think can/should be switched. Not the offense first type players like Soto.
I'll be interested to see what the Reds do. It would be a rather gutsy move to switch Soto behind the dish.
Anyway, that's where I'm at. Thanks for the comment!
- AnonymousFebruary 6, 2010 at 10:14 AM
I guess it depends on just how good Soto becomes with the lumber, I had high hopes for him last season and I really haven't moved off of that too much he has plenty of room to grow both physically and developmentally yet. But will it develop to the point where it will be of value on a corner? I am hopeful but not yet convinced and if they are gonna move him to catcher they must do it ASAP without the luxury of knowing for sure. They could always move him back is the good news.
It's an interesting idea, to be sure. I'm not sold on it, but maybe it'll work out. I still like Soto's bat and think it could develop to the point where it is more than viable at an offense first position. He's got nice contact and power. I suspect last year's struggles where driven by a tough home park and expect a nice bounce back season in 2010.
Thanks for the comment.


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24 cookies
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4 tablespoons butter
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