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by Paula M. Riley
Philadelphia's Garden District is getting a new garden in the form of a beautiful mural on the south side of Bredenbeck's Bakery & Ice Cream Parlor. The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program's newest mural will feature a three-story high garden landscape created by mural artist Ann Northrup.
With 3,600 murals across the city and a waiting list of 2000 other locations, the Mural Arts Program has come to Chestnut Hill. Designed to depict the confluence of the Cresheim and Wissahickon creeks on a fall day, the final mural drawing was chosen by Karen Boyd, Bredenbeck's owner and mural committee member who championed the effort to get a mural in Chestnut Hill.
"This has been a long dream of mine," said Boyd, who began the process four years ago by collecting more than 1,000 signatures and donations from her customers at the ice cream counter. "We had an overwhelming response from the community throughout the whole process. People were so open and positive about it."
Jane Golden, executive director of the Mural Arts Program, praised Boyd for her passion and commitment to the project.
"Karen Boyd is a real beacon in the community," said Golden, who first came to Chestnut Hill with Ken Weinstein, owner of the Trolley Car Diner, searching for a good wall for a mural. She was pleasantly surprised to find that Boyd had already begun collecting signatures.
Soon a mural committee was established, composed of Boyd, Bill Valerio, director and CEO of Woodmere Art Museum; Richard Snowden, owner Bowman Properties, and local artists. Working alongside the Mural Arts Program, they oversaw planning and fundraising. After getting input from local committees, they provided the design criteria to five artists.
"We wanted more of a nature scene," Boyd explained. "Plus, we wanted something that every time you looked at it, you saw something new."
The committee narrowed the entries to three, and the final drawing was chosen by Boyd. Northrop began painting last month.
When the mural design and plans were formally presented to local organizations, including the Chestnut Hill Community Association, Chestnut Hill Business Association, Business Improvement District and Development Review Committee, they were received positively. The CHBA and BID both contributed to the mural project.
"Jane Golden was very compelling and energetic at the meeting," said Brien Tilley, CHCA president. "I really am excited about this project, and I think it's great for the community. Now, Chestnut Hill is becoming part of the internationally recognized Philadelphia Mural Arts Program."
The few concerns expressed at the CHCA meeting included the permanency, precedence and maintenance of the mural. Boyd explained that a fund had been established specifically for the maintenance and repair of the mural, which, she noted, is expected to remain in "great shape" for 25 to 30 years.
The total cost of the mural, including the repair fund, is approximately $35,000. Funds were generated through local community and business donations and through the Mural Arts Programs.
"I am so thrilled to receive any donation, whether it was $25 or $7, 000," Boyd said. "I was also very touched by the fact that we had many businesses contribute to this effort."
McNally's Tavern was one of the businesses that donated to the mural.
"This is great for Chestnut Hill," said owner Anne McNally. "It is just one more attraction to make people come to Chestnut Hill."
Paul Walsh, Elfant Wissahickon Realtor, mural contributor and new president of the Chestnut Hill Business Association agreed.
"This is a wonderful drawing card to the Avenue and it is good for the businesses," he said.
An independent study by the Econsult Corporation in 2009 found that mural arts projects are one of the top five investments the city can make on commercial corridors, reducing blight and increasing retails sales and properties.
Golden explained that communities throughout Philadelphia have realized various benefits of murals in the neighborhoods. In discussing this impact, she speaks of the power of art.
"Art is truly beautiful and inspiring – it can be catalytical in many ways," she said. "It can inspire people, attract artists, attract businesses and increase property value and pride in the neighborhood."
Golden said she expected the Chestnut Hill retail district to experience a direct impact since the Mural Arts Program is adding a Northwest Philly tour in the fall.
"Imagine this – the tour stops in Chestnut Hill, they have lunch, see the mural, look at the businesses and many think about coming back to Chestnut Hill," she added. "It's all about raising consciousness."
The Mural Arts tour program runs year round and hosts more than 18,000 patrons each year. Golden plans to package tours with restaurant deals.
"Now that is something exciting!" she said.
Richard Snowden was a bit cautious when the mural idea was first presented, but now he shares the same hopefulness for the mural's impact. A donor to the mural and a member of the planning committee, Snowden believes that the process of getting the mural in Chestnut Hill was an excellent example of how Chestnut Hill is changing for the better.
"This was a wonderful illustration of civic engagement," he said. "It was remarkable to have so much support among different parties that have disagreed in the past."
The process reminded him of Chestnut Hill 40 years ago when people got excited about projects and helped to support them. He said he hoped the civic engagement of the mural translates into other upcoming projects the community will be facing, including street trees and pocket parks.
"Hopefully we can keep the momentum of working together," he added.
Boyd, who serves on both the CHBA and the BID boards, remains as passionate as she was when she got that first signature.
"I think it's going to be wonderful for everyone that walks by and sees the mural," she said.
Anne McNally points to Boyd's relentless pursuit of this project.
"We have her to thank," she said. "Karen never stops believing in this."
The Mural Arts Program at its heart is about transforming public spaces and individual lives, but it only works when the community is fully engaged in the process, and this, Golden said, starts with someone believing in it.
"You have to believe in something before it's real," she said. "You must believe that art impacts the environment and lives. You must believe that people want art and beauty."
Boyd believed and so did the Chestnut Hill community.


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|Mine, mine...all mine! Meh heh heh. My treasures- winnings from last Saturdays rare plant auction sponsored by the New England chapter of the National Rock Garden Society.
This past weekend there were many rare plant auctions in New England, and I chose one to attend ( as I had to give a talk there too!) - the annual rare plant auction hosted by the New England chapter of NARGS - The North American Rock Garden Society. Held at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, the event drew many for what ended up being an afternoon of fun and bidding on outstanding rare and unusual plant material. I left with a tray full of true treasures, many, not available anywhere else. Plant societies are incredible sources for rare plants, and the New England chapter of NARGS happens to have a very impressive roster of members who often donate some truly incredible plants.
|Bulb expert Roy Herold and Plant Collector Ernist Flippo entertained the NARGS membership as auctioneers at the New England chapter of NARGS annual rare plant auction.
Our NARGS chapter has some notable members from the world of horticulture, some might be familiar to you if you order from such nurseries as Plant Delights Nursery where names like Hosta breeder Roy Herold and collectors such as Epimedium guru Darrell Probst, and Allium expert Mark McDonough are commonly listed. Add in some excellent nurserymen (and women) such as Russell Stafford of Odyssey Bulbs and Ellen Hornig from now closed, irreplaceable Seneca Hill Nursery, and you can see how interesting the crowd and selection could be. Plants such as these, just can't be found at any one nursery, let alone at the price which they often sell for. I purchased a Cypripedium 'Gesela' for $20.00! ( $85 at most online sources).
|A rarity from an explorers garden, Darell Probst offered up this rare Tupestra species, one which he has found to be hardy in his zone 5 garden. He wanted me to post to post it so that he can tease some of his collector friends who will surely doubt that it is indeed hardy in New England. Stay tuned on this one!
|Two strains of a miniature Trillium, Trillium pusillum var. Virginianum ( above) and Trillium pusillum var ozarkanum , below. Both should spread into a mat in our new woodland ephemeral garden at the end of the long border.
|Part of our new ephemeral garden, at the far end of the garden ( see the trunk of one of the large spruce trees that we removed last year). When I was a kid, this area was completely covered with trillium, so I think the soil may be perfect.
|The 'California Annual' border that runs along the foundation of the greenhouse is coming along. Even though it has been very cold. So cold, that sheets had to be thrown over the tender annuals for two nights now.
|The last of the Sasa vietchii is being removed in the long border. Justin, our new gardener had his job cut out for him. I wonder if he was going to return for his second day, but he did. With a few band aids.
|In the greenhouse, the last of the tuberous Tropaeolum brachyceras x tricolor flowers on a very spindly vine growing in an old Japanese maple branch.

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Pickens County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Sheriff David Abston reports that the following individuals were arrested and booked into the Pickens County Jail for the week of Jan 29, 2017 through Feb 4, 2017.
Anthony Anderson of Tuscaloosa was arrested by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office for Non-Support.
Milton Ball McMullen Jr of Aliceville was arrested by the Pickens county Sheriff's Office for two counts of Violation of the Sex Offender Registration Notification Act.
Samquell Crummie of Tuscaloosa was arrested by the Gordo Police Department for Possession of Forged Instruments and Theft of Property 1st.
Karlus Davis of Carrollton was arrested by the Carrollton police Department for Probation Violation.
TJ Jones of Reform was arrested by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office and Gordo Police Department for Probation Violation and Resisting Arrest.
Kacey Noland of Montgomery was arrested by the Millport Police Department for Probation Violation.
Anfrenee Peck of Gordo was arrested by the Carrollton Police Department for Possession of Forged Instruments.
Joseph Purcell of Reform was arrested by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office for Probation Violation.
WANTED: The following individuals are wanted by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. If you have any information concerning their whereabouts please contact the Sheriff's Office at 205-367-2000.
Justin Tyler Atkins of Reform is wanted for Negotiating Worthless Instruments.
Pickens County Sheriff's Office and Jail has entered a new construction phase and parking around the Sheriff's Office will be limited. Anyone coming for inmate visitation is asked to use the public parking lot behind the Pizza Doctor. Designated "Handicap Parking" is available directly in front of the Sheriff's Office.
Pickens County Sheriff's Office asks Pickens County residents to call 911 immediately whenever they see suspicious vehicles or people in your communities.
A scam sweeping Pickens County now is for unknown person(s) to call a residence, and identify themselves as working with the Internal Revenue Service and then demanding the resident purchase a green dot money card and give them the account number to pay an "outstanding" debt to the IRS. These persons become belligerent and threaten to come to the home within minutes with local police to arrest them if they do not make the payment as demanded. Please do NOT cooperate with these people.
Yet another scam is when an unknown person calls and offers to install a free security system in exchange for placing a advertising sign in the yard. Do not exchange information with these unknown persons. Speak only with persons you have requested to speak with and persons you have verified yourself.
And, one more scam has appeared on Facebook. Unknown people are sending note to Facebook members stating they have US Grant money available to them, however, the person receiving the grant needs to provide funds so the IRS will release the Fed Ex delivery truck to bring the grant checks to them.
Another scam is when unknown persons are calling residents of PickensCounty
Pickens County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking applicants for the position of Corrections Officer. Please stop by the Sheriff's Office for an application.


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2 buildings have 3 detailed floors, and 1 has 2 detailed floors. 3 clear acrylic columns are included to allow internal lighting (to be sold later).
Danny Batdorf, Rated: 5
Very nice buildings
I have one set and will probably order another. Good detail. The color is a bit bright but this is easily fixed.
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Review of the set A
I found with this set that the two storey house is the most useful. With its large areas of windows it is classic to be painted up as 1930/40 suburia housing, but also with a flat roof, they make great Art-Deco houses. Painted in brick colours they are also suitable for the modern period.
The two 3-storey houses I have used as "development" housing estate type buildings, based around roads and closes/cul-de-sacs. Placed closer together, they can re-present the dormitory belt style, or "social" housing.
Paint them all matt though.
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Year of Birth
The information states that he is 28 years old in 1984, meaning he could have been born in either 1955 or 1956. If he was born in 1955 it would mean he'd be 29 by the end of 1984, but could still have been 28 at the time of GTA Vice City Stories. A-Dust 17:26, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
Yeah I know it's the death situation brought up again. But I don't get it, why is the article written in a "100% sure" way like it's been proved completely that Vic died. Rockstar never said anything about who it really was and we can't do anything other than speculate. It's just as fair as adding the same thing in the Pete Vance article. I strongly believe that Vic is alive and didn't take part in the deal, if you need reasons for my theory then I'll show em up. GTA 4 PC 15:06, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
- The only Vance brother mentioned, other than Lance, is Victor. He is listed on the official GTA Vice City website as the leader of the Vance Crime Family. Lance's police record shows he just arrived in town with his brother, which is Victor. There is no mention of Pete Vance whatsoever, he was just added for the GTA Vice City Stories storyline. A-Dust 15:27, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
- It's just a police report and if you actually connect the two games then you'll see quite a few good reasons as to why it can't be Vic. I know it's just speculation, but the file naming "Victor Vance" doesn't show anything other than him running the Vance Crime Family and being Lance's brother. Vic in VCS said numerous times he hates drugs and doesn't want any involvement with them in any way once he's got the money for Pete's health. He sends the money in the end of VCS. Maybe the article should be a little less sure. I am explained it in awful wording but I mean like (1955/1956 - 1986(?) ), I'm just wondering why the believers of Vic's death in VC have what they think is true as fact and we (who believe the opposite) are unreliable? You gotta look at both sides instead of looking for the slightest mention. So let me ask a question, if that was Vic why did he have a different accent and why did he act like somebody who had some kind of sickness? I'm just making a point as to why we shouldn't be so clearly sure about it when the game developers haven't said a word. GTA 4 PC 15:59, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
- First of all, Vic also said he did not want to become involved in the criminal world, and by the end of GTA Vice City Stories he is the biggest criminal in the entire city. As for the drugs, he could either have been corrupted by 1986 or needed more money for Pete. As for the different accent, that is called a retcon. As for sickness, maybe he was sick at the time. When Victor is the only Vance brother (other than Lance) mentioned for GTA Vice City, then it should be clear that it is Vic and not Pete, who was created to further GTA Vice City Stories storyline. A-Dust 16:23, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
- And your answers are all personal opinions as well. Vic is only mentioned on the police report. My point to make it look like Pete is that Lance was ignored by Vic and decided to get Pete (who was getting better) to do the deal and then the police mistook the brother for being Vic since he was known around the city. As we see I don't see this discussion ever coming to an end and rather just more and more reasons as to why each side believes something. Well I'm going to put my five top reasons as to why Vic wasn't the brother present in VC.
1. Vic in VCS didn't have an accent and spoke English in a proper American way. - Yes that's one of the main reasons we believe Pete died instead, there is no reason Vic would change his way of speaking like that.
2. The guy in VC sounded like he had suffered from asthma or some sickness. - That's the case with Pete, in the end of VCS Vic sends some money to him and the bills are paid so he gets better.
3. The appearance between Vic and the VC brother changes a lot. - Not only clothes, but the eyes and the head size have suddenly changed? I know weight, hair and stuff can change in two years but never knew that could happen to eyes and size of head.
4. Vic said he was out by the end of VCS. - True, he said there's no way he's dealing anymore because he's got all he was out for when he was in the army but instead with the empire. He leaves it behind and lays low. Lance is good at convincing? But what excuses are there when Vic has no longer anything to worry about? At first we could understand he needed the money and all, but now he's sent the needed money to Pete and it's done.
5. Lance after being ignored by Vic could have asked Pete to team up in Vice City and do the drug deal. - Lance was the pilot, in VCS Vic told him to never ever drive again after "Jive Drive", plus in the deals in VCS it was always Lance who traded with the buyers/dealers and Vic was only there to save him from trouble. In VC it's the complete opposite?
That's what I have to say, now I know you'll come back with a bunch of excuses to cover all these plot holes (if you want to consider it this way) but that's what I have to say. --GTA 4 PC 16:35, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
- All of your responses are opinions as well. And Vic is never mentioned in the game (VC) but his name is dropped as Lance's brother on the website and that was put when VCS was released, right? That is something obvious for me, that means they wanted to make the Vic's death supporters a little bit to backup and then the Pete side have more reasons. Plus in Lance's file in the police report it just mentions 'his brother' not Victor Vance. And Vic could have just been around the city but not in the business or as the police heard Lance's arrival with his brother they quickly thought of Vic since he was the big criminal alongside Lance. So it can be mistaken as Vic as well... Either way, I find it unfair how "Vic's death" theory supporters have their opinion shown as fact whereas the opposite has only a small section with none of the reasons I pointed showing up. --GTA 4 PC 15:01, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
- Not really, I don't see how it's a fact, he's just mentioned, that takes too long to explain all over, so I wont bother. But I don't see it as a fact, R* never confirmed who it was in the end so I still don't see why we should start typing out things that are not even confirmed as it will cause more confusion. And a bit random but why is your name in orange now? --GTA 4 PC 21:16, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
- Gboyers changed the colouring of links back to staff members name, with Admins being orange. This is designed to make the staff members names stand out from the blue and red links on the wiki. Although I can't see it anyway. A-Dust 22:29, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
So, why does this article have to be written in such a certain way concerning the death situation? I did my best to make it look non-speculating, but A-Dust reverted it without explanation on the edit summary. It's best to say that the Vance brother was possibly Vic and that he is indeed not mentioned in the game at any point by name but only on the crime tree of VC's site which doesn't exactly clear up anything either. My 2 cents, besides I don't care what anyone say, I just am tired of being linked to fan-sites and wiki's on forums whenever I'm into this argument. As update, I see you are trying to add "sources" to show what you believe, but honestly you can go and dig up millions of reviews saying Vic is dead or fan sites but none of them actually answer the question. It's like fan-sites and wiki assist together in this to get as many people to believe them and things they say. I'm not saying it's impossible that Vic died but to make it as "fair" as possible to all believers of this theory it's best to just type "possibilities" and "thoughts" as no one is gonna get confused or recommended to believe what this site amongst many other write. And the gamespot source(s) is/are not the best ever to use as it's just reviews. I mean I can also go and write a review on VCS then type throughout that Vic wasn't present in VC, but that doesn't mean it's a fact, it's just what I think on the whole situation. --GTA 4 PC 16:00, 22 January 2009 (UTC)
Death 2
That guy in the cutscene didn't look like Vic, didn't sound like Vic, and didn't act like Vic. C'mon, if you've played VCS you know he's sensible, and an ex-Corporal in the army. He wouldn't just die like that, and seriously, he didn't need to run drug deals anymore. If you remember, Lance never mentions that Vic died, he just referred to him as "my brother". I'm thinking Lance is happy Pete isn't sick anymore, and decides to take him to Vice City. Silver Infernus
- First of all, please do not insert items into the middle of a discussion, whether the discussion is in progress or not. Put any replies at the bottom of the page.
- As for your argument, I have rebutted every one of your statements above. Voice and appearance are retcons. As for Victor being sensible, he is capable of moments of anger: for example telling Lance "You get moving right now, or I shoot you first" during the mission Light My Pyre. As for him "dying like that", he was ambushed and was unprepared, thinking that the deal would go smoothly because only a few people were in the know. He died because Gonzales informed Ricardo Diaz. Also, just to note, asthma can not be cured, so Pete would still be sick two years later. Yes it is controlable, but not curable. It is true that Victor is not mentioned by name, but the only other Vance brother named prior to GTA Vice City Stories is Victor, who is also on the VCPD noticeboard on the GTA Vice City website. A-Dust 23:47, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
- Also, it's definately Vic because Vice City's game files say that he's Vic. So in a way Rockstar did tell you who he was, just not during gameplay.--spaceeinstein 00:04, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
- None of the Vice City game files even reveal Vic's name. Let's put it like this, when VC was released in 2002, R* had no plans of a VCS and so they made Lance a major character and his unnamed brother who dies in the beginning of the game. Then VCS came to R*'s mind and they decided to make a brother of Lance's, the protagonist, they named him Victor Vance and added another brother Pete Vance that seems to be coincidentally similar to the brother in VC who gets killed considering the fact, Nameless Vance is sounding like he's suffering from asthma and walks like a handicap, this was the case with Pete from his brothers' words. From my view, it's neither of them who is killed, just an unnamed brother. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that when VCS was released, R* filled their VCPD noticeboard on the VC website with Vic's name and as the cops in GTA can never be trusted (The Audition, anyone?), it can be wrong and anything might happen, so we shouldn't be so certain and go ahead saying it was Vic until R* confirms it. --GTA 4 PC 23:51, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
I've changed the article a bit and made all the statements about his death, undecided. That's the best way we can go ahead with it. Because the only things that should stated as facts are words coming from the game developers mouth, which is Rockstar. Discuss before making any changes on this situation. --GTA 4 PC 21:59, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
Sorry about that, I checked and found no reference either. I don't know where I got the idea that it was.--spaceeinstein 22:21, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
but who else could it be and he only looks different due to the fact back then visuals looked ugly and he probadly sounds different because theres atleast a 5 year real time difference between there releases they probadly found a different guy to voice him because well his old voice was sort of annoying but this is all my opinion i could be completely wrong but hey were all entitled to our opinionKilla boy 07:51, April 9, 2010 (UTC)
Death Deletion
I'm going to delete traces of Vic from Vice City, it wasnt proven that he actually died, so we shouldnt make guesses Qwerty4965324 00:28, November 21, 2009 (UTC)
Vic Vance really died in VC
Please people stop saying that it wasn't Vic who died at the beginning of VC. It really was him. R* confirmed it http://www.rockstargames.com/news/2009/09/18/741/your_questions_answered_–_re_vice_city_red_dead_redemption_and_chinatown_wars
You're gonna argue with Rockstar Games?!
- If people are still going to delete Vic's death information, then the page can be locked. It's clearly confirmed that Vic died.--Spaceeinstein 20:11, November 21, 2009 (UTC)
- Wow, I'm surprised that Rockstar finally confirmed it. I always thought it was Vic who died (I believe there is a resemblence between Vic in VC and VCS that nobody else appears to see), but I thought that they would never reveal the secret and it would remain a mystery. I wonder whether they'll ever officially confirm Claude's real name. Christophee (talk) 00:38, November 23, 2009 (UTC)
- They somewhat confirmed Claude's real name through their Facebook app. And why was my sig edited? --Spaceeinstein 09:36, December 22, 2009 (UTC)
look we will probadly never know so just put it under speculationKilla boy 07:54, April 9, 2010 (UTC)
Vic Vance lives. Based on the evidence, any commentary to the contrary is claptrap. His fate can no longer be determined by the author(s). Their indecisiveness left his destiny to the non prejudicial, non bias interpretation of gta common gaming sense. The type of sense that kicks in when the writers try to rectify control of fate from the stories gaming evidence, but risk making themselves look stupid in the process. They could've served themselves and the franchise better by leaving the story open. PS- To darkhedge. Do not delete my commentary again...This is the discussion page, no doubt. NIM 16:39, December 21, 2009 (UTC).
- Sorry NIM but GT-AJ is right. I deleted your commentary because you didn't read the news (EDIT: Plus I didn't want spaceeinstein to lock this page) Now it's fact, canon and explained by R* themselves there is no more debate to be had. Don't see it as personal or because I'm a pro-VV-is-dead, and sorry for the inconveniences. DarkHedge 17:00, December 26, 2009 (UTC)
NIM, Vic Vance dies, I don't like that he dies, I'd prefer he lived, but Rockstar Games themselves, said on their website Q&A that it was actually Vic who died in Vice City. It sucks, but thats the way it is. Grand Theft AJ 22:41, December 21, 2009 (UTC)
- You know, more people would like GTA if the characters had more development or given the chance. Rockstar could have made it easier by just saying Pete died, cuz he's not an important character in the stories, and it would have kept consistencies between VC and VCS. Silver Infernus
- People please! I liked Victor Vance he was a good guy. But lets face it, he is dead. It's sad yes, but that is how it is. I have put in a request to A-Dust to lock this page. Chimpso 03:46, January 9, 2010 (UTC)
- Silver infernus. Pete IS important to the story, you DO know that Vic Vance joined the army for Pete, right? You also do know that Vic Vance just wanted money for Pete's sickness, right?. IanMontes 10:21, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
Army or Marines?
What's the evidences, that Vic was in army and not in marines? Artwork of Martinez says, that they were marines. Thanks in advance for answer. --Orto Dogge 22:35, April 30, 2010 (UTC)
One of Vic's costumes says "Army Fatigues." And his previous position is Fort Baxter "Air" Base! What the hell is going on? All-round military service? Why there's no Green Beret? I think Army may be right, because there's no depiction about marines. And who erase my post about 'Opinion about Vic's Death'? I thought I never touch any truth! --Mr.Korean 01:34, May 1, 2010 (UTC)
28 and just a corporal
if vic is 28 he should be at least an e-7 but a corporal is a E-4 rank explain? User:Ymcfadden July 11th 2010
maybe he doesn't want to get a promotion and is happy just being a corporal maybe he doesn't want the responsibility of having a higher rank.This is not unusual in the work place many people just stick with one postition in a job and don't want to move up the corporate ladder. Take DC Terry Perkins on the bill for example he's in his 50's and he's still a DC the lowest rank in London Metropolitan C.I.D and I have heard of plenty of coppers who don't want a promotion and are happy with just being a Police Constable. Life isn't just about getting promotions as quickly as possible like in Sims 2 if people want to stay at a certain rank then they can if they want to. I have also heard of Wiseguys in the mafia who want to stay in the middle and don't want to be boss for example Lucchese Wiseguy Anthony Casso he refused to take the postition as Offical Boss because he knew that postition carried a lot of heat with the FBI so he stuck with the rank of underboss because it's safer than capo and carries less heat than boss. it's safer because he was less likely to get whacked or arrested. Andrew nicholson 17:54, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
maybe he got demoted or just signed up. it seems that way at the beginning of the game User:Sharpie 14 July 22nd 2010
Dominican Republic?
I am pretty sure that there was reference that Vic (or at least his parents) are from the Dominican Republic. Kanzler31 03:27, July 30, 2010 (UTC)


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I decided on the Schuberth SF1 Carbon
I decided on the Schuberth SF1 Carbon
I'd love to hear how the fitment/order process goes? Post up the details and pics? Schuberth is first class protection for sure. I tried desperately to buy one last fall but the US distribution people were still figuring out the sales process and I could not reach a competent person to order one from until after I had already ordered a Stilo ST4F1. Sounds like you found the rep though :-)
Open cockpit cars mean strong, serious face protection for the driver. Here in the west, lots of rocks on track. Otherwise there are the nuts/bolts (and exhaust parts if you are driving Laguna). For sure more important than it has ever been to *invest* in a very high quality helmet. Good on you for choosing the top of the line!
Ok, I bought my helmet via a dealer in Arizona, and I'm working with Schuberth North America locally on the fitment. I can get you info if you like, shoot me a pm. Phil at Schuberth brought over some samples today, and even though my first choice is black (I love black, lack of photons, all you see is reflection of light), my son and daughter, oh, and my wife, and phil, helped me decide on the glossy carbon haha
here is my son making a case for the Carbon Fiber Gloss... lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y6JNnzyR6g
and here we are debating on all the samples haha:
my little girl ends it with "I like the Glossy Carbon." so as much as I love black, I ordered Glossy Carbon lol.
here is an interior walk around:
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those are nice! you're kids are a riot!
I have a Sparco WTX 9W air that I like a lot.
I have a friend that drives a 911 that had his custom painted but still showed the CF thru. Really looks great. If you are choosing, why not get the bare and some custom graphics just for you. Maybe some names of your kids on the helmet somewhere!
sparco looks amazing. the weave pattern on the carbon is most interesting to me. love it.
great idea on the custom. I plan on going with the stock carbon glossy as lauren requested, then we will work on a design over time and then order another maybe can always have two styles for different occasions no? kids names is a great idea. probably do that with some physics/mathematics on there...pi, phi, something geeky...something robotic lol...
will be fun to hear about everyone's choices here. the helmet decision was really tough for me, so many nice models out there!
Thanks for the videos! The kids are great. All good choices. Me being Mr. Practical, keep thinking about black/open cockpit/sun. Don't want a white paint job, but man, black is going to contribute to a heatstroke while in he paddock/release queue?
I had ordered black, everything was packed up, I had Phil from Schuberth at my house for hours, we went through fitting, and also color options. I chose black! my son comes home, I ask Phil to show him the helmets to confirm Black is the way to go....


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5 comments:
- Laurie said...
Your cottage cheese pancakes sound awesome! So glad you found the widget to link other posts at the bottom of each post. It made it really easy for me to check out YOUR blood orange martini! Nice recipe. I'm definitely adding cointreau next time.
- February 25, 2009 at 8:16 PM
i made these this morning, and they were great! my husband thought they had a more crepe-y texture. either way we both loved them! thanks for sharing!
- March 1, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- Alison said...
Hi Anne,
I'm glad you liked the pancakes! They are kind of crepe-y...definitely a bit lighter and moister than the regular kind. :)
- March 2, 2009 at 4:38 PM
- bizat said...
This is the third weekend that I've made these pancakes, they are so delicious. To me they have a wonderfully custard quality that is so satisfying!
- March 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM
- Alison said...
I'm happy you have been enjoying these pancakes. I haven't made them since, but need to! Yum! :)
- March 29, 2009 at 12:31 PM


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I'm sitting here in Savannah so of course I'm eating at Lady and Sons. I have to say, I'm completely unimpressed. According to my travel companion, the green beans and fried chicken are greasy "salt licks". And the mashed potatos have no flavor.
Although, I had the tilapia which was AMAZING! It had a great peach sauce on it, adding just the right amount of sweetness. As for the sides, I know we're in the south and all, but there are literally puddles of grease deep enough to dive in to on my plate. Yuck!
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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It's time for another brand new rubber stamp preview from Tickled Pink! We are super excited to be kicking off the year with some fresh, new images that are different and fun! This time the Lolitas and Lads have traveled back in time to the era of the Greek Gods and Goddesses and these images designed by Christina Dee are absolutely amazing. I promise that you are going to love all six of the previews leading up to the release on January 20th (Jan. 19th for those of us in the States).
Today we are back to the boys and Lestat has become the radiant God Apollo! Apollo was the god of light, order, arts and muses, reason, and prophecy. He was the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin brother of Artemis. As I mentioned the other day, he is the yin to Artemis' yang and where she represents the moon, Apollo and his chariot drive the sun across the sky each day. Pretty cool, no? ;)
Take a look at that pose... doesn't he just exude a 'shoot for the stars' kind of attitude that is perfect for motivational cards?! And with some slightly different coloring and the right papers he can also work great for a very cool looking Cupid on a Valentine. Once again the Fun Day paper pad from my pal Lisa (thanks Lisa!) saved the day and pulled this card together for me. :)
Now, as always it wouldn't be a Tickled Pink Stamps preview without a prize, so head on over to the Tickled Pink blog and leave a comment on today's post for a chance at winning your very own Lestat Apollo digi stamp! And while you are there be sure to check out all of the awesome cards that my fellow Pink Ladies have created too!
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cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Fancy Pants (All Fall), My Mind's Eye (Fun Day... RAK from Lisa, thanks Lisa!)
stamps- Tickled Pink (Lil Greek God Apollo Lestat), Technique Tuesday (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black, Autumn Leaves fire opal and Colorbox creamy brown
October Afternoon Comet Tail Sprinklers
Pebbles glitter candy dots
Sharpie white marker
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E00, E21, E13, R00
hair- Y21, Y35, YR23, E33
eyes- E35, E59, BG000, 0
clothes- E81, 0, Y21, Y26, Y28, Y13, E57, E29
16 comments:
- Hlora said...
It looks great Amy!! Love the ornament paper you used here! The colouring is very good again))))
- January 18, 2012 at 12:39 AM
- Maria Therese said...
Fab card sweetie !
- January 18, 2012 at 12:53 AM
- Larisa said...
Love the colors and the sweet image!!
- January 18, 2012 at 12:53 AM
- Marion Kuipers-van Eijsden said...
What a card... the CAS style is so perfect for this image!!! and the special papers underneath match the time style of the image! Love the colors you used!!!
Big hug
- January 18, 2012 at 1:00 AM
- Hanneke said...
Wow, this Apollo sure looks like a tough guy! Love your card,the colors are wonderful. Hugs, Hanneke
- January 18, 2012 at 4:08 AM
- slbt17 said...
loving these images - thank you for sharing your beautiful art with us Amy.
Sandra ltb
- January 18, 2012 at 4:20 AM
- Creations by Shirl said...
Great tale's behind you card images... Great Apollo card too.
Have a great day Amy~
- January 18, 2012 at 7:04 AM
- Heidi Brawley said...
Wow what a FABULOUS card!!! What a handsome guy!!! Love your coloring !!
hugs, Heidi
- January 18, 2012 at 8:29 AM
- corryskaart said...
hoi amy
een mooie zacht gekleurde kaart maar toch met een stoere man erop!
groetjes van corry
- January 18, 2012 at 8:29 AM
- Leanne said...
He's awesome Amy. Love the golds and yellows.
Have a gr8 day!
- January 18, 2012 at 9:23 AM
- Crafty Loops said...
Lestat looks amazing as Apollo. Smashing card Amy. Lee xx
- January 18, 2012 at 11:14 AM
- Mary M. said...
Awesome coloring and I love the sentiment.
- January 18, 2012 at 4:13 PM
- Trina said...
Love the papers with this image! I had to shout you, your blog, and your YT channel out today on my blog! I made a hybrid TGF person - that I feel turned out fairly well - all thanks to you! Thanks for sharing what you're so good at with the rest of us!
- January 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM
- gobeagirl said...
Wow Amy, I just knew that you would show that paper pad some love. I am glad to see that it has come in handy. I love Lestat like this. He makes the perfect Apollo. I love the yellow on him and as always your coloring is just fantastic. Hugs
- January 19, 2012 at 6:26 PM
- RiNNE said...
Spectacular masculine card and a creation worthy of representing this powerful God!! The papers and CAS style just let him shine!
- January 21, 2012 at 3:43 AM
- aremus said...
Beautiful card! I love the colors!
- January 21, 2012 at 10:39 AM


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Krannert alum Juergen Grossmann, the CEO of RWE AG in Germany, was awarded the Karmarsch Medal at Leibniz University Hannover in December. The medal of honor has been awarded for the past 86 years by the Friends of Hannover University "for personalities with outstanding services to technology and the economy."
The ceremony drew an audience of 800, including dignitaries such as former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, Leibniz University President Erich Barke, and Joerg Bode, Minister of Economics and Transport for Lower Saxony. Grossmann, who earned a master's degree from the Krannert School in 1974 and honorary doctorate from Purdue in 2000, was honored for his entrepreneurial excellence as well as his social responsibility—Schroeder called him "a warm-hearted and extremely hard-working man."
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It has been a while since I did some blogs, so time to get going again. What better way to start than with a PerformancePoint one, right? This is a post that I have been meaning to do, particularly after I responded to a post about it in the PPS M & A forums here – PerformancePoint Filter – Save as default permissions. I had come across this particular issue at a few client sites as well. The 'Save as my defaults' option for filters was a new capability that was added with SharePoint 2010 SP1 and I posted a blog on the new features added to PerformancePoint with SP1 here PerformancePoint 2010 Cascading & Apply Filters – SP1 Features.
So, for those of you not familiar with the 'Save as my defaults' option here is what it looks like:
And it is part of the Apply Filters settings in the 'Save options' towards the bottom, you can either show or hide the check box to save the filter choices.
First off, the Apply Filters button allows users to make changes to the filters without the changes immediately refreshing the content they are connected to (similar to the View Report or Apply button for Reporting Services reports).
The 'Save as my defaults' check box pretty much does as it says, a user can make a selection, check the box, and then click the Apply Filters button. This when then store the parameters for this particular dashboard page so that when the user returns to this page the selections will be restored. So even if the user makes different selections from the list, PerformancePoint will remember the values that were saved when the check box was enabled.
In the image below I make the selections 'Accessories' and 'North Amer' and check the box to save the defaults.
I then click the Apply Filters button and the dashboard items refresh and you will notice that the check box is disabled.
If I make a change to the geography filter and select Europe and click Apply Filters the dashboard items connected to the filters will refresh.
Now if I refresh the entire page (click F5) I see that my original filters that I selected and applied when using the 'Save as my defaults' check box are restored.
So this is pretty cool, but how does this work for a typical user that has view-only permissions to the dashboard.
Well, it doesn't because the option to 'Save as my defaults' is disabled. Hmmm… well that doesn't help. So what is the secret SharePoint permission that needs to be added so that this is enabled without making the user a dashboard admin? Good question. Well I wasn't able to find any documentation on this and even when these new features came out there wasn't that much documentation. Basically after a little trial-and-error (or guessing-and-testing) I came across the additional permission that is needed. The permission that is needed is in the Personal Permissions section and is 'Update Personal Web Parts – Update Web Parts to display personalized information.'
Once that is added then the check box is enabled for the user and can be used.
Pretty simple.
NOTE: one thing I noticed with this, and I would say that it is a bug in my opinion (don't believe this has been fixed in a CU), is that if the same filters are used on other pages and changed and you come back to the original page where you used the Apply Filters and 'Save as my defaults' option, the values will be overridden based on the selections on the other page. The original defaults will not be used, so seems to be a scoping thing in my opinion as to how the filter values are saved, not working as I would expect, they are saved at the filter level versus the page. So the defaults can actually be wiped out if the same filters are used on other pages without the Apply Filters button. If the Apply Filters button is used on all pages then it appears you are okay.


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A club manager or department head in charge of a health club profit center often has a more difficult job than someone overseeing a department that is not classified as a profit center. That is because a cost center manager (that is my term for defining most department heads in health clubs) only has to worry about staying within or even cutting budget. On the other hand, the head of a profit center must not only stay within budget and decrease costs but also generate additional revenue by increasing sales.
A cost center is a club department that is important to the overall success of a health club but its contribution to revenues and profits can be only incrementally measured. A cost center in your health club is an area that typically runs in the red with upfront losses but will result in a much more productive health club if managed correctly. Yet, it is a cost center and not a profit center in your health club that is likely to find itself at the top of the list when it comes to recessionary cut-backs.
Many health clubs are tempted to treat all departments (with the exception of membership sales) as cost centers instead of true profit centers. This can be a terrible mistake because if department managers are rewarded simply on cutting costs, they will not make the necessary reinvestment in their department to grow profitably for the future. Therefore, you may eventually end up with outdated equipment and facilities. If that happens, staff and your members are likely to go elsewhere because their needs are not being met. Instead, you should implement a profit center approach for your health club departments, which will blend the need for current cash flow with the desire to grow departmental revenues in the future, making health club department managers accountable for the long-term health of their department.
One of the cost centers that can be turned into a profit center is the front desk. To get started turning around this department, you will need to do the following:
- Create quotas for revenue and expense. Expectations need to be established.
- Do daily, weekly and monthly tracking. Awareness will help create accountability, plus the numbers will tell you what you should be doing next.
- Train, train and train. Make sure you keep up on training new and existing staff members. This is no different than what you should be doing each week in your membership department.
- Actively market and promote. Put together a marketing plan of action. Again, this is no different than what you do in membership each month, just at a smaller level.
- Establish accountability. This program will only be important to your department heads if it is first important to you. To show them that it is important to you, you must follow up. Inspect what you expect.
- Establish the right culture. Creating this culture starts with the club owner and manager. Your staff will follow your behavior. This will be critical for a culture change.
- Create opportunities for department managers and staff. Since you are generating revenue, you can compensate your front desk manager based on production. This will help in recruiting and retaining front desk staff and management.
The front desk can generate revenue by having this department take on the following:
- Sell gift certificates
- Collect "past dues" dues
- Sell punch cards
- Rent conference rooms
- Sell weight-loss products, T-shirts, locks, chair massages, cell phone providers, tanning, etc.
- Sell temporary (or long-term) rental space, much like a kiosk in a mall
- Collect guest fees
The only real limitation will be your imagination
It will not take much to move the needle. For example, if the front desk starts bringing in $50 per day, that would be $1,500 per month. If that department brings in $100 per day, that would equal $3,000 per month—something that group likely can do by selling gift certificates alone. Start adding up everything else, and you can see that it is a great opportunity.
Doing the above would create a significant financial swing in most clubs. There is a lot to do in these areas, but with the proper direction and training, these departments can go from being cost centers to profit centers in most cases.
Now, go create a profit center.
Jim Thomas is the founder and president of Fitness Management USA Inc., a management consulting and turnaround firm specializing in the fitness and health club industry. With more than 25 years of experience owning, operating and managing clubs of all sizes, Thomas lectures and delivers seminars and workshops on the practical skills required to successfully build teamwork and market fitness programs and products.


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Wavelet Analysis of Electromyography (EMG) in Cerebral Palsy
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Several methods exist to evaluate motor function in the child with cerebral palsy and are used to assess the outcome of a clinical intervention. However, these scales are not directed towards measuring the changes in muscle activity patterns that can result from the intervention. For example, there are classification scales aimed at measuring motor function and functional abilities, and indices of gait function. These scores, while providing a way to quantify function and mechanics, do not directly measure muscle activation characteristics. Therefore, these tests may be insensitive to how the intervention has directly affected muscle function, which is usually the focus of the intervention (i.e. botulinum toxin, functional electrical stimulation, dorsal rhizotomy). Muscle biopsies and motor evoked potentials can provide information about the muscle activation characteristics, however, they are invasive and there are concerns about using these techniques on the pediatric population and/or the practicality of clinical implementation, especially since they do not provide insight into how the muscle behaves during a functional task. One method that can be used to provide insight into muscle activity in a non-invasive and clinically meaningful manner is the use of surface electromyography (sEMG). Surface EMG is typically a routine part of clinical assessment and the evaluation of motor impairment in CP. However, the analysis of the data has been limited in most cases to examination of signal amplitude or differences in muscle onset and offset timing.
The long-term goal of this research is to develop an analysis method for sEMG that can be used during functional tasks for treatment planning, diagnostic, assessment purposes in CP. This is to be accomplished through the use of the continuous wavelet transform (CWT). By developing an assessment method based on muscle activity, it is believed that a clinically viable measurement tool can be devised that will provide a level of insight into the effects of an intervention on muscle pathophysiology that is not currently available. The first step in progressing towards this long-term goal is to determine the variability and range of expected time-frequency patterns that can be expressed in a given population (i.e., cerebral palsy) during the execution of a meaningful task (gait), and relate the time-frequency information back to more standard assessments
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- Must be ambulatory without the use of orthotics
- Between a GMFCS Level I and Level III
- Between the ages of 7 and 13 years
- Cleared by an orthopedic surgeon for risk of hip subluxation or dislocation and cannot have significant scoliosis (curvature > 40 degrees)
- Seizure-free or seizure controlled
- Has visuoperceptual skills and cognitive/communication skills sufficient to follow multiple step commands and to attend to tasks associated with data collection
- Must be greater than 1 year post-surgery to the lower extremities
- Must be greater then 6 months botulinum toxin injection
- Passive range of motion in lower extremity joints must be greater than 10 degrees of flexion contracture at the hips as measured by the Thomas Test, at least 20 degrees of hip abduction bilaterally, less than 5 degrees of knee flexion contracture, popliteal angle less than 45 degrees, and at least 0 degrees of ankle dorsiflexion with the knee extended while the foot is in varus
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children who do not meet the inclusion criteria will not be considered for the study.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00504049
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|Shriners Hospitals for Children
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|Shriners Hospitals for Children
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|July 22, 2010
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Richmond, Va — The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) has introduced a facility certification program for medical fitness and wellness centers as the number of these types of facilities has increased.
Worldwide, the number of medical fitness and wellness centers increased from 875 in 2006 to 950 in 2007, according to Benchmarks for Success 2008, a report from the MFA, a Richmond, VA-based organization that serves medical wellness facilities.
The most recent MFA survey identifies more than 3.3 million members of medical fitness centers.
Although the health and fitness industry as a whole has reported stagnant membership growth since 2004, the medical fitness segment continues to grow.
"Research indicates that almost half of the U.S. population has some form of chronic disease. It has also been shown that chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, can be managed or prevented through early detection, and improved diet and exercise," says Hank Boerner, chairman of the Medical Fitness Association. "Focusing on this population is one difference that separates medically integrated health and fitness centers from other segments of the industry."
The MFA's new facility certification is the first of its kind. A pilot program that began in November 2007 resulted in the certification being awarded to TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH; the Fitness Center at High Point Regional in High Point, NC; and Roseville Health & Wellness Center in Roseville, CA.
To qualify for certification, facilities must be an MFA member, have been in operation for a minimum of one year and meet stringent national standards and guidelines.


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In 2007, Ramesh Raskar was one of the most promising young researchers at the Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs in Cambridge, Mass. Four years earlier, Technology Review had honored him as one of its top innovators under 35, and while he was steadily publishing academic papers, his name was also on dozens of patents, several of which had found their way into Mitsubishi products. The job was lucrative and left him plenty of time for a personal life.
That winter, however, he surprised technology observers by announcing that he'd accepted an appointment to the MIT Media Lab for the following spring. Despite a cut in pay, he'd have to work longer hours, piling administrative and teaching duties on top of his research. But to Raskar, the move made sense.
"I was having a great time at MERL, but what I realized was that, as great a place as it is, at any industrial research lab, people only appreciate inventing new things in a field everybody understands," he says today. "What I'm really passionate about is creating whole new fields."
Raskar was born in India, in a predominately agrarian part of the state of Maharashtra. Unable to afford college, his father had enlisted in the Indian army out of high school, rising through the ranks and eventually earning a degree in electronics engineering. "Everyone else in our family is farmers," Raskar says. "Nobody on my father's or mother's side of the family has even a high school education. But my father, being an electronics engineer, made sure all his children focused on education rather than farming."
Nonetheless, Raskar went to high school in his rural hometown, rather than commuting 10 miles to a larger city with better schools, as many of his neighbors with academic ambitions did. His last year in high school, Raskar, like everyone else his age, sat for a series of standardized tests that are the sole determinant of university placements in India. He finished first out of the roughly 500,000 students in Maharashtra — the state that happens to include Mumbai. "Everybody was shocked in my town when I was first, and my photo was splashed across newspapers statewide," Raskar says.
As an undergraduate at the College of Engineering in Pune, Raskar majored in electronics and telecommunication but developed an interest in computer graphics. "I saw 'Jurassic Park,' which came out at the time, and I said, 'Wow, I want to do special effects like "Jurassic Park,"'" Raskar says.
So for his PhD, Raskar went to the University of North Carolina, which had one of the premier computer-graphics departments in the United States. "It was always a dream back then to go to the U.S. for higher studies," Raskar says. "There were very few opportunities in India." For his PhD thesis, Raskar developed a prototype of the first true 3-D videoconferencing system — meaning that moving around the display changed the perspective on whatever it depicted — in a project called "Office of the Future."
At MERL, Raskar became intrigued by the idea that novel hardware and software systems designed to complement each other could yield much more efficient solutions to computer-vision problems than either could offer on its own. Take, for instance, the problem of identifying boundaries between objects in digital images, which is trivial for humans but astronomically hard for computers. Raskar and his MERL colleagues developed a camera that has four flash bulbs at its four corners rather than just one at one corner. When the camera's shutter button is depressed, the four bulbs go off in rapid sequence, producing four images with harsh shadows thrown at four different angles. The shadows provide much more information about object boundaries than would a single well-exposed image, and Raskar developed software that can use that information to produce what look like very accurate line drawings of the scene framed by the camera.
Like Raskar's early interest in graphics, the multiflash camera had its roots in a seminal pop-culture fusion of computer animation and film: the 1985 video of the song "Take on Me" by the Norwegian band A-Ha. To convert live-action film into animated line drawings, the video's producers used a technique called rotoscoping, which had been around for decades, but which 1980s computer technology was making much more practical.
"During my PhD, I sent an email to my whole research group saying, 'We should be creating cool videos that look like A-Ha,'" Raskar says. "And they all kind of ignored me, saying, 'Hey, you are a new immigrant. This is a 15-year-old video.'"
Raskar got some measure of vindication, however, when he demonstrated his multiflash-camera system at Siggraph, the premier computer graphics conference, and his display booth received a visit from Michael Patterson, the A-Ha video's animator. "We were showing the live output of people dancing and so on," Raskar says. "He said, 'That's impossible. It used to take us an hour to just do one frame.'"
The multiflash camera, Raskar says, is now the subject of a large development project at Mitsubishi, as is another of his MERL prototypes, a camera whose shutter closes several times during a single exposure, which makes it much easier to computationally remove blur from the resulting photo. Yet a third project, a low-cost version of the type of dome-shaped interactive display system used for flight simulators, was, he says, one of the few MERL research projects to yield an original commercial product.
But while he was at MERL, Raskar had dreamed up two projects that were even more ambitious, and they're the ones that brought him to the Media Lab. One is a camera that can see around corners: It bounces ultrashort bursts of laser light off a rigid surface — the wall opposite an open door, for instance — at several different angles and measures the time it takes the light to return to the camera. Raskar's Media Lab research group has shown how to use that information to piece together 3-D images of objects beyond the camera's line of sight. But in order to measure the time of flight of particles of light, Raskar's group and that of Moungi Bawendi, the Lester Wolfe Professor in Chemistry at MIT, had to develop a camera that can take a trillion exposures a second. In another ongoing project, Raskar and his colleagues have used that camera to capture video of a single pulse of light traveling through a one-liter Coke bottle.
Raskar's other central long-term project is the development of a garment studded with sensors and actuators (electromechanical muscles) that can not only gauge the wearer's motions during some physical task — such as practicing a golf swing or doing physical therapy following a stroke — but actually nudges him or her toward the proper execution. To Raskar's surprise, progress on that project has been slower than on the camera that sees around corners.
But in the meantime, his Media Lab research group has produced a dizzying array of innovative systems that combine novel optics with novel algorithms, among them an LED bar code that holds thousands of times as much information as a conventional bar code but can be read at a distance of 13 feet; a computer display that is itself a camera capable of capturing three-dimensional data; a more energy-efficient and realistic glasses-free 3-D display; and a simple test for cataracts that can clip on onto a cell phone.
"I've done more in the last three years since I came here than I did in the previous 10 years," Raskar says. "Creative freedom is very intoxicating."
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October 16, 2012
Congratulations on your accomplishments, all of them! You are an excellent example of what a person, who studies and tries very hard, can do. I am not a professional of any kind. I am just a mom with an interest in science.
My son is 15 and also very interested in science. I am going to use you and your work as an illustration of what education and focus can achieve. I especially like that you didn't let money dictate where you would go, but that you went where you would be allowed to do the work you wanted/needed to do. I will be keeping an eye on your accomplishments in the future. Good Luck!
December 13, 2012
You are a shining example of the fact that ability, determination, perseverance coupled with the right intellect can lead to great things. Your biography is very inspiring, and I wish you all the best for even greater accomplishments!!


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Noted basketball fan Jay-Z caught the University of Kentucky's win Sunday over the North Carolina Tarheels in the Regional Finals of the NCAA tournament and used his considerable celebrity to gain access to the victorious Wildcats' dressing room so that he could congratulate the team.
Unfortunately, he's more than just a celebrity fan - he's also minority owner of the New Jersey Nets and now the NBA is looking into the true intentions behind the rapper's visit.
Two Wildcat stars - Brandon Knight and Terrence Jones - are potential NBA Draft lottery picks, should they declare for the draft, which may make Jay-Z's visit an uneasy mix of business and pleasure.
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The visit was documented via photos - most taken by the surprised players.
"It was crazy. I kind of had to do a double take," Kentucky player Darius Miller told Louisville's Courier-Journal. "I didn't expect that at all. I just had to get a picture with him."
If Jay-Z is found to be tampering in any way, most believe he'll receive a fine comparable to that one the NBA levied against Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge - Ainge was fined $30,000 for sitting next to Kevin Durant's mother while he played for the University of Texas in 2007.


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It wasn't even close.
Ryan Lochte crushed rival teammate Michael Phelps in their first of two Olympic showdowns Saturday, dominating the 400m individual medley. Lochte's gold was America's first in the 2012 games.
For Phelps, who finished more than four seconds behind Lochte, it was a humbling conclusion to an event he once ruled. Phelps won gold in the 400m IM in 2004 and 2008 but barely qualified for Saturday's showdown. The loss marked the first time since 2000 that he failed to earn a medal in an Olympic final.
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"It was just a crappy race," Phelps told The Associated Press. "I felt fine the first 200, then I don't know. They just swam a better race than me, a smarter race than me, and were better prepared than me. That's why they're on the medal stand."
Lochte finished in 4:05.18, more than three seconds ahead of Thaigo Pereira of Brazil, who took silver, and Kosuke Hagino of Japan, who won bronze.
Lochte smiled as he left the pool and prepared to receive his fourth career Olympic gold medal. "I think I'm kind of in shock right now," he told the AP. He said Phelps "gave it everything he had. That's all you can ask for."
On Sunday morning, in Lochte's second event of the games, he took second in the Men's 200m freestyle prelims and will advance to the semi-finals, which air at 2:37 p.m. ET Sunday.
As for Lochte and Phelps, they will go head-to-head once more, on Aug. 2 in the 200m individual medley.
Watch live streams on NBCOlympics.com here.
Instead of focusing on Lochte, Phelps, with 16 gold medals and two bronzes in his career, is now racing with history. He needs to win a medal of any color in three more events to become the most decorated Olympian of all time. He plans to retire after the London games.
"The biggest thing now is to try to look forward," Phelps said. "I have a bunch of other races, and hopefully we can finish a lot better than how we started."
There were other exciting finishes Saturday at the Aquatics Centre, where defending Olympic champion Tae-hwan Park of South Korea appeared to win his morning heat in the 400 freestyle, but was disqualified for a false start.
He protested, and later in the day was reinstated after officials reviewed a video of the race. Park went on to win the silver medal in the finals, losing to Yang Sun of China, who set an Olympic record with a 3:40.14 finish.
Sun's teammate, Ye Shiwen, set a world record in the women's 400-meter individual medley, finishing in 4:28.43, nearly three seconds ahead of American teenager Elizabeth Beisel.
Veteran U.S. Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin tied Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres as the most decorated U.S. female Olympian. She won her 12th career medal — a bronze — in the 400-free relay Saturday without getting wet.
The 29-year-old swam in the morning preliminaries, but Team USA's coach decided not to use her in the finals when the Americans took bronze. Instead Coughlin cheered on her younger teammates Missy Franklin, Jessica Hardy and Olympic rookies Lia Neal and Allison Schmitt.
"I really have no idea what to think of it so far," Coughlin told The Associated Press. "I'll have to let that one sit and I'll have to take it all in. I'm very proud of it, but I've never been on a morning relay before."
Coughlin earned six medals at the Beijing Games, the most by an American woman at single Olympics. She did not qualify for an individual event in London.
American Dana Vollmer won the semifinals in the women's 100m butterfly and remains the favorite heading into Sunday's finals.
Also on Saturday:
- The U.S. men's gymnastics team delivered a near-flawless performance in Saturday's qualifying round, edging out favorites China, the defending Olympic champions, and Japan, the ascendant powerhouse. The U.S. took the lead in the standings with a final score of 275.342, nearly three points above Russia. Britain took third place in a surprisingly strong showing. Germany took fourth. That left Japan in fifth and China sixth. They'll have a shot at redemption when all scores reset to zero for the team finals on Monday.
- Serena WIlliams returned to the scene of her Wimbledon triumph and beat Jelena Jankovic of Serbia in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1 as First Lady Michelle Obama watched from the front row. Williams advances to the second round. Williams has won two gold medals playing doubles with her sister, Venus, but had never won a gold in Olympic singles.
- Roger Federer won his opening match, beating Alejandro Falla of Colombia, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3. The Wimbledon champion is looking for his first gold medal in singles competition.
- The Olympics' first gold medal ceremony took place Saturday morning in the women's 10m air rifle competition. China's Yi Siling took the honors over Poland's Sylwia Bogacka, who won silver, and Yu Dan from China, who claimed the bronze. Czech Katerina Emmons, a favorite who won gold in 2008 and is the wife of American shooter Matt Emmons, came in fourth. Two women didn't make it to the top four, but earned a spot in history nonetheless: Bahiya al-Hamad was among the first women to compete in the Games from Qatar, and Nur Suryani Mohammed Taibi of Malaysia competed eight months pregnant.
- Over at the makeshift beach at Horse Guards Parade, the weather proved suitable enough at first (67 degrees and sunny) for players to abandon back-up plans for additional clothing over their traditional skimpy suits, to the relief of spectators. In the morning, a 23rd-seeded Russian duo upset second-seeded China in a stunning match interspersed with dance performances from a bathing suit-clad gaggle of dancers. Later, two-time defending gold medalists Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor of the U.S. defeated Australia. The pair won 21-18, 21-19, battling back from a 13-9 deficit in the second game. With temperatures at a cool 63 degrees, both teams donned long-sleeved shirts over their bikinis for the debut. Jennings and Treanor haven't lost a set in three Olympics. Indoors, the women's volleyball team, the favorite to win gold, held off South Korea with a 3-1 win.
- The U.S. women's basketball team, favored to win its fifth consecutive gold medal, held off an early first-round challenge by Croatia before pulling away in the second half, winning in a rout, 81-56
- The U.S. men's archery team upset the defending champion South Korean team in the semi-finals, then lost a heartbreaker in the final, losing by one point to Italy.
- The U.S. women's soccer team continued its march toward their third consecutive gold medal with a 3-0 win over Colombia. Their record is now 2-0 as they head to the quarterfinals.


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Dear Clansmen and Clanswomen,
In 2017 the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs is working with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to provide an extra element to this world famous event.
Each year, the Tattoo looks to establish a core theme which embraces, draws strength from – and adds weight to – major national anniversaries and other initiatives.
2017 is Scotland's 'Year of Heritage, History and Archaeology', and the Tattoo has chosen to support this through the theme 'Splash of Tartan', playing host to a stunning array of performers from all points of the compass. In a Royal Navy lead year, the Tattoo will set sail with the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines to celebrate the heritage, colour and diversity of Scotland's global family both near and far. As well as a spectacular show the audience will be invited to come dressed in their Clan, Family or group tartan or just one that they like wearing.
As part of the programme the Tattoo and the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs have joined together to involve Scottish Clans and Families. Clan Chiefs will attend the show across the August run and invite supporters to attend on their night wearing their tartan. As part of the show the Tattoo will look to bring to life the past and present story of the Scottish Clans and Families and their importance as part of Scotland's national heritage and future identity.
If you are not familiar with the Tattoo it is the headline event of the Edinburgh Festival each August. It has a cast of 1,200 performers from all over the world. There are 25 shows running from Thursday 3rd August to Saturday 26th August (two on Saturdays, none on Sundays). There is an audience of 8,000 each night but the TV coverage has a global audience of a staggering 1 billion people.
A Splash of Tartan will be the theme for Tattoo. The organisers have discussed the Chiefs being involved as follows:
1. Chief to attend as a principal guest
2. Chief to march into performance at head of his or her clansmen (who must wear tartan).We are hoping for about 100 kilted supporters for the chiefs each night
3. Chief to take Dram with Pipe Major to open performance
4. Clan theme to be run through show in conjunction with Royal Navy theme
5. Individual clan tartans to be projected onto Edinburgh Castle
6. Tattoo to let us buy tickets before they go on sale to general public so that clansmen can attend in numbers.
7. Clans to benefit from Tattoo marketing and publicity – major digital campaign aimed at Diaspora
This will be a huge opportunity to raise the profile of the Scottish clans and families and for the chiefs and clansmen who attend to have a very special experience.
Clan MacLea have been allotted the 10.30pm performance on Saturday 19th August and 150 subsidised tickets. Soon I shall post details of how to purchase tickets online. Please note that you will have to wear tartan (preferably one of ours) to gain admittance using these tickets. Ticket prices will vary from about £29 to £300. £120 for Premier Seats in front of the Royal Gallery. Royal Gallery Hospitality packages are £300+ each. . It goes without saying that any tickets we buy must be for our own use and not to sell on.
We will be allowed to buy tickets on a sale or return basis very soon November, before they go on sale to the general public on 1st December. Please note that the organisers will want the supporters to be dispersed throughout the stadium so that there will be minimal disruption when they take their seats after the ceremonial dram.
Each clan will have their own unique login on the Tattoo website and, at the point of login, they will be advised/reminded of the performance date when their particular clan (s) will be represented. They can, however, select any performance date and purchase up to a maximum of eight tickets from the seat allocations set aside for the clans. Online bookings will be subject to a £5.00 booking fee per transaction and tickets will be sold on a no exchange or refund basis. Payment can be made by credit or debit card.
Should anyone have specific requirements which are not covered by the allocation, such as hospitality packages or Royal Gallery seats, then normal booking procedures will apply.
In the first instance, the clans and families allocation will be held until 1 March 2017 and sales will be monitored on a weekly and monthly basis. At this time, we will review the situation and, subject to sales to date and general seat availability at that time, we may propose the release of some, or all, of the remaining allocation, or indeed a top-up to the allocation if required.


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Mapping Project
- Basic Maps
For all League member orchestras, we offer a PDF of our basic mapping report, which entails a 1-hour call to discuss the data collection process, and 1-hour call to discuss finished map. This basic map from a single database includes 6 maps and accompanying partner lists selecting from these options: best view of all partners; county-level; city-proper; Congressional district; median household income. The mapping process and PDF of the finished product are available from the League free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Customized Maps
A larger and more customized mapping report is available to all orchestras at a cost of $300 for members; $500 for nonmembers. This report includes up to 12 maps with lists including the basic maps, plus selecting 2-3 from the following options: race; median age; partners by duration; numbers served; supplementary maps based on additional dataset (i.e. employees, vendors). The range of what can be provided will depend on the type of data supplied and require a more detailed consultation with League staff. All customized mapping reports will come with finished PDF and the original Powerpoint and jpeg files.


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Coastal Orthopedics, well-known nationally for its work in sports medicine, is seeking approval to build an office building on a prime piece of land near downtown Bradenton, further enhancing the rejuvenation and image of the area.
The business has proposed a 55,000-square-foot medical office on the corner of Manatee Avenue and U.S. 41, where the Bradenton Herald building sits.
If approved and construction gets underway, the work will represent one of the largest private projects in the downtown since the end of the Great Recession.
Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston said the overall site is about 7.5 acres, and Coastal Orthopedics would use about 3.5 acres, including 275 parking spaces, for the first phase of its project.
How the remaining 4 acres on the north portion of the property would be used has yet to be determined, but Poston thinks it will also be medically related.
Manatee Memorial Hospital is across the street from the property, which has been for sale since 2009.
Poston expects the project to be a major boon for the city.
"It fits in with what we are doing in branding Bradenton and branding Manatee County with the whole business of being a sports venue," Poston said. "It's just a natural that sports medicine would be another big piece that fits right in with what we are doing."
Managers at the Bradenton-based business — which has four offices in the area and works with the Pittsburgh Pirates, U.S. Soccer and IMG Academy — did not return calls for comment.
But Poston said the company has been interested in moving to the downtown Bradenton area for more than a year.
"It will be huge, a great addition," said Dave Gustafson, executive director of the Bradenton Downtown Development Authority. "Sports is growing in this community by leaps and bounds and the community is rising to the occasion."
Bradenton Herald publisher Bob Turner said he could not comment on the proposed sale because the newspaper does not own the property. The newspaper plans to move its employees to the Riverview Center in downtown Bradenton.
It is unclear when the deal will close.
'Another flag in the ground'
Medical service providers such as Coastal attract other professionals and that drives economic development, said Stan Rutstein, a commercial broker with Re/Max Alliance Group.
"It's another great flag in the ground for Bradenton, a wonderful idea," Rutstein said. "It brings more quality professionals downtown, which enhances the future growth of downtown Bradenton, which we need very badly."
The office vacancy rate is at least 30 percent in the area. A new building, plus the fact that the Herald will lease other space, will have a positive impact, said commercial broker Ian Black.
"I would say that is one of the more significant lease transactions that I'm aware of in Bradenton in recent times," Black said.
Gustafson said roughly $50 million has been spent during the last year to enhance the downtown area and drive growth. The Coastal Orthopedic move would be another exciting step.
"I've never seen this in Bradenton before," Gustafson said. "It's unprecedented."
He pointed to a new 119-room Hampton Inn on the site of the old "Pink Palace" costing $16 million, renovations to McKechnie Field that were $10.5 million, the new Manatee Performing Arts Center at $16 million and the popular Riverwalk built for $6 million.
"Everyone is saying the Manatee River and south is really happening," he said.
Gustafson said he met with a developer from Toronto who is interested in downtown Bradenton for three hours Wednesday, and has also talked to developers from Louisville, Ky.; Chicago; New York and Tampa.
Riverwalk — which has drawn 300,000 people in its first six months, according to Gustafson — has been such a big hit that representatives from Tampa asked for his input for a similar project in that city.
"Little Bradenton went to big city Tampa and they said we hit it out of the park," Gustafson said.
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore said the waterfront project "is promoting us everywhere."
"Everywhere I go now, and every person that comes from out of state, talks about Riverwalk," she said. "I think all these little things are starting to tie in, but Riverwalk sealed the deal."
More changes ahead?
Doug Menser, who owns Dougout Hot Dog Caf� on the corner of Old Main Street and Barcarrotta Boulevard, said he has seen an increase in people since Riverwalk opened.
He also thinks the city is squandering opportunities to grow economically by using waterfront property for non-revenue producing entities such as City Hall, the city police headquarters and the main Manatee County library branch.
"It's a total waste of revenue-generating property," Menser said.
Poston, the Bradenton mayor, said the city has had "six or eight fairly serious" looks from investors during the last 18 months for the City Hall property, and said the city has had the building appraised.
"I could put City Hall in a lot of places," Poston said. "There's not a lot of waterfront property in Bradenton. We will eventually sell this.
"But it's got to be the right deal. It's not going to be 'Waterslide World.'"
Staff writer John Hielscher contributed to this report.
Another big project in growing Bradenton
Coastal Orthopedics, well-known nationally for its work in sports medicine, is seeking approval to build an office building on a prime piece of land near downtown Bradenton, further enhancing the rejuvenation and image of the area.