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SBHE Responds to FY 2009 Operational Audits for UND, LRSC, NDSCS and NDSU
Posted on 9/8/2010
For Immediate Release:
For More Information Contact:
Sept. 8, 2010
Debra A. Anderson, Director of Public Affairs and Marketing
North Dakota University System
Phone: 701.328.2962
SBHE Responds to FY 2009 Operational Audits for UND, LRSC, NDSCS and NDSU
BISMARCK, N.D. - The State Board of Higher Education's Budget, Audit and Finance Committee today considered and discussed campus responses to operational audits of the University of North Dakota, Lake Region State College, North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University by the State Auditor's Office.
A number of concerns at NDSU were cited, ranging from a lack of documentation and other issues related to use of purchase cards to needed improvement in stewardship of public resources.
Members of the BAFC expressed serious concerns about the audit findings as well as appreciation for the work of the State Auditor's Office.
"This type of business conduct is not acceptable to the State Board of Higher Education," said Duaine Espegard, BAFC chair. "The board's expectations of campus personnel are clearly spelled out in the new code of conduct adopted this past June, and violations of conduct will not be tolerated.
"The Budget, Audit and Finance Committee appreciates the direct manner in which President Bresciani has responded to this audit and his plan for ensuring that the recommendations made by the State Auditor's Office are fully implemented and the underlying issues are fully resolved," Espegard said.
"Setting the tone for ethical conduct is one of my primary responsibilities as president of NDSU," Bresciani said. "A new emphasis on good governance, accountability and service to our students, the people of North Dakota and other stakeholders was set in motion prior to these audit findings. As a result, NDSU has redefined the mission and role of the Audit and Advisory Services Office as well as the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Audit."
Bresciani also has signed an executive order adopting a code of conduct applicable to all employees and has taken a number of additional steps emphasizing his expectations of stewardship and ethical behavior.
The BAFC was pleased to note that there were no formal audit findings at UND.
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Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs main content.
Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs
Saturday, April 5, 2014, through Sunday, January 4, 2015
Saturday, April 5, 2014, through Sunday, January 4, 2015
Discover a world where pterosaurs flew overhead in this exciting new exhibition.
A diverse group with more than 150 known species ranging from the size of a sparrow to that of a hang-glider, pterosaurs survived for more than 150 million years before becoming extinct 66 million years ago.
What sets them apart from their dinosaur contemporaries is their adaptation for flying, a unique trait visitors will explore through multiple interactive exhibits. Visitors can also investigate pterosaur models, casts, and fossils and find out how these extraordinary ancient vertebrates moved on land and in the air, how they hunted, and what scientists are discovering about them today.
Visitors will also glimpse the pterosaurs' ancient world in a dramatic diorama re-creating an inland sea in Brazil where pterosaurs, fishes, crocodiles, and other species co-existed millions of years ago.
Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs was organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org).
The Museum gratefully acknowledges the
Richard and Karen LeFrak Exhibition and Education Fund.

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I just found an outstanding website to obtain knowledge and definitions of computer technical terms for other newbie's, such as myself, just getting into computer security, or for those in general who are not too familiar with terms and didn't want to look like an idiot asking them here, or who just always wanted to know but never bothered asking. Because I just went wireless, I was looking around the wireless security section of the security discussions and came across a morning chill's article, "a tip for the windows wardrivers out there" (http://www.antionline.com/showthread...hreadid=265659) and was reading what he had to say. I had an idea what wardriving was, but wanted to know for sure, so I googled it and found a link to a free, online encyclopidia called Wikipedia.
It had a complete, comprehensible description of wardriving, which gave me a complete understanding of it, and all or any other technical terms associated with it. And all those other terms associated with it have links to their descriptions, and any technical terms associated with them, and so on and so on. So, from just reading that description of wardriving, I just got a clear understanding of what a MAC address is, and what a DHCP is. And from the MAC address I got good understanding of what a layer 2 network protocol is, and I could have just went on forever checking the sublinks gaining knowledge. Or if you want to look up some other technical term, it has a word search box you can just type in what you want to look up and it will have it. Like for example, I looked up "keylogger" and learned about the FBI's "trojan horse-delivered program known as Magic Lantern.
In short, I am just basically trying to give those of you who are also newbies, or who are familiar with and have a general/basic understanding of computers, an excellent source of information to help you get a better understanding of what is being talked about on this site, for and in computer security, or for those of you who just want to get a better understanding of computers and their technical terms.
I am posting the link that I used for wardriving, below, just for an example, cause if you were to see the websites homepage, you wouldn't get the impression that that website is really is as good as it is and goes would go as far in depth as it does about computer terminology. I hope someone can find this website as useful as I have. Cheers


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Jeter, Teixeira, Granderson, Hughes placed on DL
Bronx, NY – The New York Yankees officially placed shortstop Derek Jeter, first baseman Mark Texieira, center fielder Curtis Granderson and pitcher Phil Hughes on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.
All four players were placed retroactive to March 22.
Jeter, 38, is out due to a sore left ankle. He fractured his ankle in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers last fall. He will miss Opening Day for the first time since 2001.
Teixeira, who turns 33 on April 11, has been suffering from a right wrist injury since March 6 and is expected to be out until either late May or early June.
Granderson, 32, was hit by a pitch against the Blue Jays on Feb. 24 and fractured his right forearm. The Yankees were planning on moving him to left field this season, but is now slated to return to center once he is ready to play. He is expected to miss six weeks.
Hughes, 26, has a bulging disc in his upper spine. He has not suffered any setbacks, though, and has been pitching in the minor leagues. He could make his season debut around April 11.
In addition, the Yankees have designated pitcher Clay Rapada for assignment and selected the contract of first baseman Lyle Overbay from Scranton/Wilkes- Barre.


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Sometimes acting on a silly whim can change the course of your life in unimaginable ways. When one man noticed his ex-girlfriend had left a pregnancy test in his apartment, he decided to take it. To his amused bewilderment, he tested positive.
A friend, known only by his online handle "CappnPoopdeck," turned his experience into a "rage" comic and posted it to the immensely popular community site Reddit, where things took an unexpected turn. A silly incident quickly turned serious as concerned Redditors urged the poster to look into the possibility of testicular cancer, which produces the same hormone in men that pregnancy does in women.
PLUS: Cute Baby Goes Viral After Heart Surgery
The poster passed their advice on to his friend, who saw a doctor and discovered that he did, indeed, have a tiny tumor. The man who made the original comic posted a follow-up, providing an update and thanking the Reddit community for helping his friend.
The internet is typically thought of as a place that holds at least a little peril for its users. Stories abound of e-bullying, misplaced and recklessly targeted internet vigilantism, and worse. Reddit itself has been accused of having a problematic relationship with women. So it is heartwarming, in light of such commonplace dangers, to see that same anonymous mass doing good, maybe even saving a life.
PLUS: Dad Talks About the Dark Side of Internet Fame
In fact, it's the mainstream press that seem to be causing some anguish this time around. The latest update in the saga of this Redditor and his cancer-positive friend is a complaint about the constant invasiveness of news outlets, who have apparently been swamping the both of them with phone calls and have, in his words, "made his cancer experience a thousand time worse than it needs to be." If nothing else, though, the media attention means that more men will hear about this unorthodox method of cancer detection, and a bigger spotlight on health issues is never a bad thing.
What do you think of this man's strange road to diagnosis? Do you have any similar wacky medical tales to share? Let us know in the comments.


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Patriots fall to the Steelers, 25-17
Patriots fall to the Steelers, 25-17
Tom Brady and the Patriots fell to 5-2 after a 25-17 loss to the Steelers.
The Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers came into the game riding three-game win streaks.
The Patriots prepared to take the field before the game.
Ben Roethlisberger threw a 5-yard pass to Mewelde Moore to open the scoring in the first quarter.
Running back Kevin Faulk was tackled just short of the goal line.
Defensive end Andre Carter sacked quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the first half.
The Patriots did not score until the second quarter and trailed 17-10 at hafltime.
The Patriots were able to cut the Steelers' lead to 23-17 late in the fourth quarter.
Tom Brady was sacked by defensive end Brett Keisel to kill a late chance for the Patriots.
The Steelers improved to 6-2 with the win.


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Absolute Monarchs
A History of the Papacy
Random House: $30
The respected historian of the Byzantine Empire and Venice now turns to one of the oldest institutions on Earth and those who have worn the mitred hat during its 2,000-year-old history. (July)
American Dreamers
How the Left Changed a Nation
Michael Kazin
Alfred A. Knopf: $27.95
From the early anti-slavery movement to
and filmmaker Michael Moore, the author examines the radical thinkers and reformers who have transformed American politics and culture. (August)
A History of Water and Humankind
Brian Fagan
Bloomsbury: $28
Archaeologist Fagan documents the human historical relationship with water, from sacred gift to exploited resource, and our move back to having reverence for it. (June)
Exorcising Hitler
Frederick Taylor
Bloomsbury: $30
The impact and efforts to purge the specter of Hitler in the immediate months and years after
. (May)
The First Detective
The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq — Criminal, Spy and Private Eye
Overlook: $27.95
Was Eugene Vidocq the 18th century's James Bond? The author tracks the shadowy police officer-turned-detective whose exploits inspired novelists and left an indelible mark on crime detection. (June)
The Greater Journey
Americans in Paris
David McCullough
Simon & Schuster: $37.50
McCullough looks at the American expatriates — artists, writers, doctors, architects — who made Paris their home from 1830 to 1900. (May)
In the Garden of Beasts
Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
Erik Larson
Crown: $26
The American ambassador to Germany during the early 1930s has concerns — dismissed by the
— about Hitler's ambitions, while his daughter becomes enamored of the Berlin society of the Third Reich. (May)
The Golden Empire
Hugh Thomas
Random House: $35
The second of Hugh Thomas' three-volume history of Spain, this work looks at the years 1522 to 1566, when the country was the greatest power in Europe. (August)
A Portrait
Patrick French
Alfred A. Knopf: $30
The authorized biographer of V.S. Naipaul turns to the subcontinent in this study of the complexities and contradictions that embody modern India. (June)
The Murder of the Century
The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized a City and Sparked the Tabloid Wars
Paul Collins
Crown: $26
The author of "The Book of William" looks at the cradle in which 19th century yellow journalism was born: a dismembered corpse and rival newspapers jockeying to cover the grisly case. (June)
Penguin: $36
Drawing on 40 years of intimate acquaintance with the country and its leaders, Henry Kissinger reflects on how China's past relations with the outside world illuminate its 21st century trajectory. (May)
The President and the Assassin
McKinley, Terror and Empire at the Dawn of the American Century
Random House: $28
Former Wall Street Journal reporter Miller tells the story of the momentus years in America leading up to the assassination of
in 1901. (June)
Rebels in Paradise
The Los Angeles Art Scene and the 1960s
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp
: $27
was the epicenter of artistic cool in the 1960s, spawning a number of influential artists including
, Robert Irwin and John Baldessari. (June)
The Sea
A Cultural History
John Mack
Press: $35
An inventive look at the oceans and their influence — as barriers, as sources of commerce, life and cultural inspiration — on human civilization and the relations among nations. (May)
Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts and the Failures of the Great Powers
Peter Tomsen
PublicAffairs: $40
The author, who served as
's envoy to Afghanistan, examines how that nation's tribal society has shaped its modern narrative. (July)
The Whites of Their Eyes
Paul Lockhart
Harper: $27.99
The story of the first army raised on American soil and the challenges it faced in defending and protecting American interests against a superior opposing force. (June)


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Executive's Guide to Solvency II
Executive's Guide to Solvency II
Nov 2010
208 pages
In Stock
DescriptionA straightforward guide to the evolution, benefits, and implementation of Solvency II
Providing a guide to the evolution, practice, benefits, and implementation of Solvency II, Executive′s Guide to Solvency II deftly covers this major European regulation which ensures that insurers can meet their risk–based liabilities over a one–year period to a 99.5% certainty. Part of the Wiley and SAS Business series, this book will guide you through Solvency II, especially if you need to understand the subtleties of Solvency II and risk–based capital in basic business language. Among the topics covered in this essential book are:
- Background to Solvency II
- Learning from the Basel Approach
- The Economic Balance Sheet
- Internal Models
- People, Process, and Technology
- Business Benefits of Solvency II
Executive′s Guide to Solvency II has as its aim an explanation for executives, practitioners, consultants, and others interested in the Solvency II process and the implications thereof, to understand how and why the directive originated, what its goals are, and what some of the complexities are. There is an emphasis on what in practice should be leveraged upon to achieve implementation, specifically data, processes, and systems, as well as recognition of the close alignment demanded between actuaries, the risk department, IT, and the business itself.
Chapter 1: The Evolution of Insurance.
Risk Perception.
Early Risk Instruments.
Role of Insurance in Economic Growth and Prosperity.
Chapter 2: Insurers' Risks.
Insurable and Uninsurable Events.
Risk Taxonomy.
Underwriting Risk.
Market Risk.
Credit Risk.
Operational Risk.
Liquidity Risk.
Risk Transfer and Mitigation.
Chapter 3: Solvency II Chronology.
Need for Insurance Regulations.
Why Do Insurers Fail?
Causes of Failure.
Initial Solvency Directives.
Process of the Solvency II Project.
Chapter 4: Learning from the Basel Approach.
Regulation in Context of the Credit Crisis.
Evolution of Banking Regulation.
Application to Solvency II: Regulation.
Application to Solvency II: Business Logic.
Lessons from the Credit Crisis.
Chapter 5: The Solvency II Directive in Brief.
What Is Solvency II?
Solvency II Is Principles Based.
Partial and Internal Models.
Economic Capital.
The Economic Balance Sheet.
Structure of the Directive.
Chapter 6: The Economic Balance Sheet.
Total Balance Sheet Approach.
Quantitative Stipulations of the Level 1 Text.
The Standard Formula.
Non-Life Underwriting Risk Module.
Market Risk Module.
Default Risk Module.
Chapter 7: Internal Models.
Complexity of Implementation.
Definition and Scope of Internal Models.
Internal Models Application.
Tests and Standards.
Chapter 8: People, Process, and Products.
Key to a Successful Solvency II Project.
Data Management.
Risk Analysis.
Chapter 9: Business Benefits.
Regulation Past and Present.
Benefits of an Enterprise Data Management Framework.
Benefits of an Economic Balance Sheet.
Benefits in Perspective.
Benefits beyond Solvency II.
Selected References.
About the Authors.


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Version: Sublime Text build 3007, Portable Windows 64 bitOS: Windows 7 Enterprise
I cannot seem to get file association to work in the ST3 beta. ST2 worked fine (also portable). I removed ST2 to make sure Windows didn't think it was a mere duplicate but still when I select "Open with.." and then browse for ST3's sublime_text.exe it doesn't show up in the list of applications to choose from. So far I've had to use the Open dialog or drag n' drop files to ST3 to open them.
Having the same issue. Did you figure it out?
Thanks,Jean--Jean email@example.com
The problem can easily be solved by editing the Windows Registry.
Just open regedit (Open the startmenu and enter "regedit.exe"), go to:HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\sublime_text.exe\shell\open\commandAnd replace the (Default) value with the corresponding new path. In my case that would be:"C:\Program Files\Sublime Text 3\sublime_text.exe" "%1"
I hope this was helpful.
Best regards,rynti
Thanks for the suggestion rynti. This doesn't fully solve the problem though, this would require me to first register the file types using ST 2 and then manually switch them to ST 3. The root issue is that Windows doesn't seem to register ST 3 as a valid application for file association so if there is no association (for example a new Windows install) then Windows will blatantly ignore me selecting Sublime Text.exe (in ST 3 folder).
I should probably try to register my files with ST 2 and then do this trick though..
There is probably more in the registry pointing to ST2.
Following workflow helped (ST 2 was previously registered):
I have a similar issue. I cannot set ST3 as the default program for some files.
When I right click on a file, go to Open With, then "Choose Default Program," from there I click Browse, go to my Sublime Text 3 directory and select "sublime_text.exe" after pressing the "Open" button in that dialog, Windows will not show Sublime Text as an option in the "Open With" dialog, and it reverts back to what ever was set previously. (Notepad++ in my case.)
Windows version:Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit SP1ST3: Build 3033
I view this as a bug in ST3, and something that should be fixed. A registry hack doesn't exactly fit with my expectations.
uninstall ST2, then run a CCleaner registry check and all should be fine
FIX:Open RegeditNavigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\sublime_text.exe\shell\open\command
The Data field in this string key is probably mapped to the old version.Change this to the correct filepath
C:\Program Files\Sublime Text 3\sublime_text.exe
And all is golden!
Previous post works should anyone be stuck like me.
I'm guessing that when you select the exe as the program, it's finding the path to be wrong and is ignoring the selection.
worked for me thanks
It works... Thumbs up


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ISLAMABAD, Feb 18: Prince Karim Aga Khan has warmly congratulated Mohammad Nawaz Sharif on the landslide victory achieved by his part in the Feb 3 elections and on assuming the office of Prime Minister.
In a message addressed to the prime minister, Prince Karim Aga Khan said,
"Rarely, if ever, since the creation of Pakistan, has the country's population placed such articulate trust in civil government. It is with satisfaction, and a profound sense of hope, that I note that trust has been bestowed upon the Muslim League, the party which the Muslim of pre-partition India created to fulfil their hopes for their future, and the party to which my late grandfather devoted so much of his time, his thought, his energy and his resources.
"Because of the near unique expression of support that the people of Pakistan have placed in the Muslim League and your leadership, and the fact that Pakistan will enter the new century in these rare and unusual circumstances, I note the momentous historical opportunity with which you and the government you will appoint, are entrusted.
It is clear, also that at the turn of the century the Ummah is subjected to powerful stresses and strains, and it is my deepest hope that you and your government will not only lead Pakistan to a happier, more united, and progressive future, but that you will also succeed in giving to Pakistan her rightful place within the Ummah,"
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Car Comparison
2013 vs. 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
Though it looks much like the pickup truck it replaces, the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 is completely redesigned. There might be a bolt here or a nut there that was used to construct the previous-generation Sierra. Bumper to bumper, though, this is a totally new rig. The engines are new, the underlying structure is new, the styling is new and the cabin is new.
Trouble is, the previous GMC Sierra wasn't a bad truck. Given both the new Sierra and the old Sierra will be sold side by side over the summer, we thought we'd take a closer look at both versions to help smart truck buyers decide which one is best.
Fuel Economy
GMC offers three new engines for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500: a 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8. These power plants are more powerful than the engines that they replace, carry greater payload, tow more weight and, based on figures released to date, they're more fuel efficient.
The 4.3-liter V6 generates 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. Maximum towing capacity is 7,200 pounds. The 5.3-liter V8 produces 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, and can tow up to 11,500 pounds when properly equipped. The 6.2-liter V8 is expected to make 420 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque (final figures are not available as this is written); this V8 will tow up to 12,000 pounds of trailer.
All three engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission; 4-wheel drive is optional, and GMC provides free scheduled maintenance for the first two years or 24,000 miles of ownership.
Fuel economy estimates are available for the V6 and the 5.3-liter V8. The V6 returns between 17 miles per gallon with 2-wheel drive and 24 mpg with 4-wheel drive. The V8 is rated to go 16 mpg with either drive type. Highway fuel economy tops out at 23 mpg with 2-wheel drive.
The new engines are more fuel efficient, in part due to standard Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation technology. This allows the engines to run on just four cylinders under low driving load conditions to conserve fuel. The outgoing 2013 Sierra also has Active Fuel Management but only for the 5.3-liter V8.
The outgoing Sierra's 4.3-liter V6 is rated to make 195 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque; the 5.3-liter V8 generates 315 hp and 335 lb-ft of torque; and the 6.2-liter V8 provides 403 hp and 417 lb-ft of torque. Maximum towing capacity for the largest engine, when properly equipped, measures 10,700 pounds.
The 2013 Sierra is offered as an XFE Crew Cab model, with XFE standing for Xtra Fuel Economy. This most fuel-efficient version of the old Sierra was rated 15 mpg city/22 mpg hwy, and that was with a tonneau cover stretched across the bed to smooth airflow and improve aerodynamics.
Clearly, the new 2014 Sierra is the more fuel-efficient truck, and the more powerful and capable one.
The 2013 GMC Sierra generally is a safe vehicle. The only concern is a Marginal rating for roof crush strength from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Safety-related options include OnStar telematics with Automatic Crash Response and Crisis Assist service, rear parking assist sensors and a reversing camera.
For the redesigned 2014 Sierra, GMC employs lightweight, high-strength steel for much of the truck's structure, including the cab. OnStar returns with the same safety-related services, and the new Sierra offers upgraded seat belt design, an available driver's side blind spot mirror and options that include front and rear parking assist sensors, a reversing camera, a forward collision warning system, a lane departure warning system and a Safety Alert Seat that vibrates to get the driver's attention in light of a threat.
As this article is written, the new Sierra hasn't been crash tested. However, given the expanded use of high-strength steel in the truck's structure and combined with new safety technologies, we think the 2014 Sierra will prove to be the safer of the two pickups.
In the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Initial Quality Study, the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 won an award for highest quality among full-size, light-duty pickups. It tied with the Chevy Avalanche, another General Motors product. In the J.D. Power 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study, the Sierra 1500 ranks second, behind only the Sierra Heavy Duty models. Clearly, the 2013 Sierra is likely to be dependable.
The redesigned 2014 Sierra has a family of new, unproven engines. However, like the 2013 Sierra, the redesigned truck is protected by a 3-year/36,000-mile standard warranty and a 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. For the duration of the powertrain warranty, the truck includes free 24-hour roadside assistance and, if repairs are needed, courtesy transportation at GM's expense. Scheduled maintenance is free for two years and 24,000 miles, and Sierra buyers enjoy three free months of satellite radio and six free months of OnStar service in trucks equipped with these upgrades.
That helps to reduce concern about the new engines, for sure. But if you purchase a certified pre-owned (CPO) Sierra, the protection is amazing. First, a CPO Sierra must pass a 172-point inspection and have a clean vehicle history report. Then GMC fully reconditions the truck and provides the rest of the original warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance plan, or a 1-year/12,000-mile warranty, for older models.
To sweeten the pot even more, a CPO Sierra includes two years or 30,000 miles of free scheduled maintenance, three free months of satellite radio and OnStar services and, if you decide you don't like the truck you bought, you can return it within 150 miles of driving/72 hours and select something else.
Yes, that new 2014 Sierra is pretty cool. But the 2013 Sierra has proven itself in terms of durability and comes with a long list of benefits as a CPO model.
The 2014 Sierra 1500 is slightly more expensive than the truck it replaces. However, this price increase is justified by more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, greater towing and payload capabilities, new Duralife brake rotors that last twice as long as before and other upgrades.
The reality, though, is that dealers are giving steep discounts on remaining 2013 Sierras in stock. As this article is written, any new 2013 Sierra can be financed at 0 percent interest for 60 months. Alternatively, buyers can take advantage of a $2,500 rebate. And if you own an eligible GMC model and trade it in, you can get up to $8,500 off the price of a Sierra 1500 Crew Cab with the Powertech Value Package.
Deals on the new 2013 Sierra are undeniably good. Now, consider a CPO Sierra. Currently, there are 1,701 CPO Sierras listed on AutoTrader.com. The most expensive is a 2013 Sierra Denali Crew Cab with 8,420 miles, priced at just over $46,000. The least expensive is a 2008 Sierra W/T Regular Cab with 57,518 miles for less than $14,000. These CPO Sierras can be financed at 1.9 percent APR through July 1.
The redesigned 2014 Sierra is appealing, but when it comes to value, the 2013 Sierra and CPO Sierras can't be beaten right now.
Predictably, where the new 2014 Sierra regains ground is with technology. Whether we're talking about direct-injected engines with Active Fuel Management, GMC IntelliLink smartphone connectivity with color touchscreens and natural voice recognition or new safety options such as the vibrating Safety Alert Seat and the Sierra's forward collision and lane departure warning systems, the new truck is clearly the more technologically advanced.
The victory here is easy to declare: 2014 Sierra.
AutoTrader's Advice
There are two very good reasons to buy a leftover 2013 Sierra or a CPO Sierra. First, you save a lot of money. Second, the outgoing Sierra design has proven itself dependable, according to J.D. Power. That said, the redesigned 2014 Sierra is the better truck. It is stronger, more fuel efficient, more technologically advanced and likely to prove safer. If you can swing the payment on the new Sierra, forget about the old truck, as good as it is.


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Conservatives warned, often with glee, that President Barack Obama's support for same-sex marriage would spark a backlash from African-Americans. But less than a month later, guess what? Polls show black voters dramatically swinging the other way, closer to Obama's view.
Conservatives warned, often with glee, that President Barack Obama�s support for same-sex marriage would spark a backlash from African-Americans. But less than a month later, guess what? Polls show black voters dramatically swinging the other way, closer to Obama�s view.
Black voters, for reasons heavily related to conservative religious views, have been more conservative about same-sex marriage than national averages � until now. New polls indicate that Obama�s gay-marriage support may do more to help the cause than hurt his popularity.
A new ABC/Washington Post poll released Thursday found a new high of 59 percent of African-Americans who say gay marriage should be legal. That�s up from an average of 41 percent in polls leading up to Obama�s announcement that his position had �evolved� into support for the right of gays and lesbians to legally marry.
That surge among black voters helped push support among Americans to 53 percent, a dramatic increase from six years ago when only 36 percent thought so. Only 39 percent maintained that gay marriage should be illegal.
The polltakers cautioned that the results, though statistically significant, were based on a relatively small sample of black voters, a fact upon which conservative critics pounced. Yet statewide polls taken by Public Policy Polling have found a similar pro-gay-marriage swing in Maryland, North Carolina and Pennsylvania before and after Obama�s pronouncement. Almost all of the movement was driven by black voters.
The state to watch is Maryland, where voters will be asked in November to approve or repeal a new state law that legalizes same-sex marriage. A poll released Thursday by PPP finds 55 percent of black Maryland voters now say they will support the new law and only 36 percent oppose it. That�s a complete flip since March, when 56 percent, told PPP that they would vote against the measure.
Overall, 57 percent of likely Maryland voters say they will vote for the referendum and only 37 percent intend to vote against it, the poll shows. That�s a big gain since a poll in early March found the measure winning by a much closer 52 percent to 44 percent margin. Again, almost the entire shift came from African Americans, who the Census Bureau says comprise 30 percent of the state�s population.
�The media�s been asking the wrong question,� said Dean Debnam, Democratic pollster and president of Public Policy Polling. �The big issue isn�t how Obama�s stance will affect his re-election hopes. It�s how Obama�s stance will move public opinion on gay marriage.�
More questions: Why has black voter opinion moved so quickly? Will it continue to do so? As someone who knows happily and legally married gay and lesbian couples � and who has lived with churchgoing African Americans all of my life � I can think of several reasons for this opinion evolution.
Much of it has been building for years. Today we see an array of black leadership as diverse as Colin Powell and Jay Z lending their support to Obama�s position.
There are those who think, as I do, that the conservatives overreach when they call gay marriage a �war against marriage.� One outstanding example: My wife and I have just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, I am happy to report, without any noticeable scratches inflicted on our marriage by the rights of gays and lesbians to enter the same marital rites.
Still, black Americans are divided over the issue as much as other Americans are. There will be some, no doubt, who choose as one caller told my friend Barbara Reynolds, a columnist for The Root website and an ordained minister, �I can stay home and � vote for Jesus.�
But many more, I believe, will decline to scrap their other political concerns for the sake of this single issue. After all, not voting is the same as casting a vote for whomever � or whatever � you would have opposed.
Clarence Page writes for the Chicago Tribune.


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posted by Eugenia Loli on Thu 6th May 2010 21:05 UTC
The recently released 10.04 version of Ubuntu is the third Long Term Support (LTS) version Canonical has released. I installed this new version on four of my laptops (2 netbooks, 1 normal laptop, 1 portable desktop replacement), and here's my impression of it.
In terms of new features, there is a new dark theme, and new notification applets into play, which I thought they looked and functioned well. Canonical has done a lot of work reworking the look and functionality of their main applets, and this has paid of. Only gripe I have is that one of these indicator applets doesn't let you remove the "mail" icon, so it takes up space on my netbook's limited screen space for nothing -- since I don't use Evolution (I only use Gmail, online). And there's no way to setup the mail notification just to get Gmail notifications (without the involvement of Evolution).
Other new features include the new Ubuntu music store, and Ubuntu One -- features that I personally don't have any use for. However, I was happy to see an updated Empathy client, and a new social application with support for Twitter and Facebook. I hope they add Buzz support soon too! Maybe some Google Voice integration via a new Ubuntu-sponsored VoIP server would be nice too!
Ubuntu 10.04 on HP netbook, upgraded
The only thing that really didn't sit well with me was the removal of the "Menus & Toolbars" dialog. Ubuntu now has a default setting of "selective text besides icons". You can't change that, not even via gconf-editor (update: apparently it's there, under the guise of "toolbar-style"). This is not a great idea for small screens, like my two netbooks, one of which has only a 1024x576 resolution (and please don't direct me to "Ubuntu Netbook Remix" distro -- not interested). I understand the need for defaults and ease of use, but this is one UI feature that is still needed.
Another new feature on Ubuntu is now the inclusion of the video editor PiTiVi. PiTiVi is my favorite Linux video editor in terms of usage simplicity. Unfortunately, just before the release of Ubuntu, they switched to a new way of rendering, that made the editor's previewing 100 to 150 times slower (currently it's software rendering only, hardware acceleration is planned for later in the year). Whereas in all the previous versions I was able to edit MPEG4-SP from 720p Kodak digicams *faster than real-time*, now I was left with about 1 frame per 2-3 seconds. This has made PiTiVi utterly useless to me [and my mom]. Its developers told me that they made these architectural changes in order to add features that required it, like transitions, fades, and what not. Speaking as a filmmaker, I prefer a cuts-only featureless video editor that is able to preview these cuts in real time, rather than adding a few more features that makes the editor so dog-slow that it doesn't give me an overview of what I'm editing (making editing "blind"). There's a saying among us filmmakers: "if you can't do it with plain cuts, then you're doing it wrong".
On the bright side of things, suspend-to-RAM works perfectly across the board. Linux and Ubuntu have come a long way supporting all these different BIOS and offering a great experience with laptop sleep. In fact, my portable desktop replacement laptop was always problematic in terms of sleep, and required kernel patches. Not with this version, where everything worked out of the box!
The only thing that I had to manually add support for was for one of my Acer netbook. I had to download and put on my rc.local the "acerfand" service. Without it, the fan would never stop spinning, and that had a massive battery life impact (battery life down to 1:30 hours from the normal 2:30 hours). But again, in retrospect, that specific netbook used to require a lot of extra work after installing Ubuntu: from microphone drivers, wifi drivers, special secondary SDHC slot support, fan, etc etc. This time instead, all I had to do was to take care of the fan. Everything else worked out of the box.
As a conclusion, it is my opinion, that Ubuntu is by far the most usable Linux distribution, and for many people it's perfect as a replacement to Windows and Mac OS X. Back in the day there were a lot of "but" when someone was suggesting Ubuntu as a complete replacement, but I think that the distro has come a long way, and delivers the goods.
Rating: 9/10
Ubuntu 10.04 on Acer Aspire One netbook, fresh install
The installation is much simpler and more to the point that ever before. I really liked the look and feel of it. In all cases, either installing from scratch (in 2 of my laptops), or upgrading (in the rest 2 of my laptops), everything worked perfectly. I remember back in the day when upgrades occasionally would break X11 etc, but not this time. The only setting that was not preserved was under my husband's account: the "two finger scrolling" setting on the Synaptic mouse panel was reverted to "edge scrolling" after upgrading. No biggie.Loading Ubuntu is now super-fast. It loads at around 10 seconds on my hard drive-based laptops, and in about 15 seconds on my SSD-based ones. The new login screen is beautiful and functional. Only thing I'd like added in that screen would be a battery life indicator. Originally, I had a stability issue with a complete lockup, but after the first update packages hit the mirrors, the problem disappeared (I'm guessing that I was hitting the well-publicized Intel gfx driver issue). Since these updates, everything has been rock solid, and with a good performance. Compared to older releases, this version requires more RAM. Two of my laptops have 512 MB of RAM (I will upgrade one of these to 1 GB, but not the other, because that netbook is too messy to open up), and while the system would start up using only about 130 MB of that RAM, by the moment I would use the package manager, it'd use up all that RAM, plus an additional 150 MB of swap. I also noticed that after having the machine used for a few days without a reboot, the RAM usage will go up little by little, as evident in my screenshot below. However, if you're not using Open Office, or installing lots of packages, or having too many Firefox tabs open, 512 MB of RAM should be enough. I calculated that I'd need about 768 MB of RAM as a minimum for a more "involved" usage pattern. Since I'm preparing the 512 MB netbook for my mom, who she can't use a computer yet (I'm hoping to teach her when I visit her soon), I think 512 MB will be enough for her.
Ubuntu 10.04 on HP netbook, upgraded
Ubuntu 10.04 on Acer Aspire One netbook, fresh install


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Investigate the number of faces you can see when you arrange three cubes in different ways.
Find a great variety of ways of asking questions which make 8.
Vincent and Tara are making triangles with the class construction set. They have a pile of strips of different lengths. How many different triangles can they make?


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MURRIETA >> Lounging in lawn chairs and chatting quietly about mutual friends, work and just a bit of politics, the handful of men and women by the side of the road could almost be neighbors on any street anywhere.
Two American flags billowing above their two shade canopies suggest this is more than a social gathering, as do the few Border Patrol and local police cars parked nearby and the Fox News van parked across the street in front of the Border Patrol station.
Yet the biggest sign comes every few minutes, when a car drives past on Madison Avenue, normally a lonely two-lane road.
Nine times out of 10, it blares its horn, showing support for the protesters' cause or drops off ice or drinks to help out. In contrast to earlier days of dueling hundred-strong immigration protests here, members of a group that varied from six to 10 people over the course of a few hours midday Wednesday all say they're "anti-amnesty."
And those cars remind the impromptu group that they're in the eye of a hurricane of national attention.
The middle of the day had immigration attention focused on President Barack Obama, who reiterated a call for $3.7 billion in increased funding to deal with the border crisis.
They expect a bus with immigrants caught crossing the border illegally in Texas to come by again Thursday, and they plan to turn it around like they did a week earlier. They'll be out in force then, they pledge, and they expect counter-protesters and the national firestorm to return as well.
But those here in the middle of a workday — some retired, some with flexible job hours — said they were willing to sacrifice hour upon hour — or jail time, some said — to keep what they consider a constant vigil for their city and a broader principle of law and order.
"My husband's in the Army and my dad's in the Navy," said Murrieta resident Samara Digiovanna. "This isn't what they fought for."
In protests here on other days, protesters on the other side of the issue had passionately argued the opposite – that American and Christian compassion did obligate care for those the estimated 57,000 unaccompanied minors who've fled gang violence in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala since October, overwhelming Texas and prompting the government to transfer some to California.
Just miles from the site of the immigration protests, about 200 people gathered outside of Murrieta City Hall for a different reason. A prayer vigil was held Wednesday evening to promote peace and ask what can be done for the immigrants being targeted.
Faith leaders, immigration advocates, Murrieta residents and children came carrying signs and American flags, pushing strollers and wheeling wheelchairs to listen to a long list of rabbis, pastors and priests talk about unity and how to treat fellow human beings, on all sides of any border.
At the Border Patrol site, the initial turn-back of the bus because of the immigrants presumed to be on it put Murrieta at the center of rising national attention to immigration, with some residents worried the town's reputation suffered.
Mayor Allen Long, who didn't return calls Wednesday, defended the 103,000-person city in southwest Riverside County on CNN earlier.
"We're a very small town here in Murrieta, and all the sudden we have a national problem at our doorstep," Long told CNN. "We had some local residents with some legitimate concerns. I think most of the angry people you saw were from out of town."
Unprompted, several residents Wednesday pointed to what they said were a few of countless examples of a culture of compassion.
"In my car I have four to five bags of women's clothing, and that's not at all unusual," said Eileen Barner, a real estate agent who also works in special education for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. "I go to the Catholic church, and they're always helping people — this isn't a religious thing, but that's an example. We sent Easter baskets into San Diego County because so many people were already helping out here."
The concern, they said, is communicable diseases and hopeless people dropped into the city as their case is considered, with little resort but crime.
"It has nothing to do with them being Mexican," said Jennifer Bryan, a Murrieta resident. "If they were dropping off hundreds of homeless people from L.A. it'd be the same. I do have compassion, but how compassionate is it to leave someone in our backyards? They'll be in our backyards, hungry, and that's dangerous."
That might sound intolerant, said Kelly Conrey, 36, but whether it portrays Murrieta negatively probably depends on the person hearing it.
"Everyone has their own lens," she said. "A lot of people from out of town see what we're standing for and don't like it. But I know there are a lot of people looking here and saying, 'Great. Finally.'"
The Associated Press contributed to this report


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Last, but just barely not least.
For a mysterious metaphysical entity, the Blair Witch has become about as familiar
as that banana that's been in your gym locker since last semester. After two
short and relatively disappointing stabs as a game concept, the witch is back
yet again for a third and equally disappointing attempt in Blair Witch Volume
3: Elly Kedward's Tale.
The game takes place in the harsh winter of 1789. A number of people have turned
up missing in Blair since the recent execution-by-exposure of an old woman on
grounds of witchcraft. In fact, many of the missing people played key roles
in accusing and condemning the old woman. This woman was, of course, Elly Kedward,
henceforth to be known as the Blair Witch.
You play as Jonathan Prye, a clergyman who claims to have lost his faith, but
as a witch-hunter, employs himself in the good work of ridding the world from
those in league with the devil. Prye is dispatched to Blair Township to investigate
the recent disappearances and quickly becomes convinced that the Blair Witch
is somehow posthumously responsible, so he sets off to do something about it.
Let me tell you, nothing puts me to sleep faster than a man of the church struggling
to rediscover his faith. Pagans, can I get an amen?
This third installment in the Blair Witch game trilogy comes from Ritual Entertainment
and sports their interpretation of the Nocturne engine.
It's a kind of Nocturne-as-seen-by-Disney experience. The backgrounds
are nicely drawn but lack realism and are, as usual, almost as interactive as
the inside of a burlap sack.
In Blair Witch Volume 1: Rustin Parr, the
developers (Terminal Reality) made great use of sound to create a chilly level
of realism and general creepiness. The movie itself relied heavily on sound
(since they didn't actually manage to film anything). Having done nothing special
with the sound in Blair Witch 3, Ritual threw in some last minute footstep
effects. It sounds like someone kicking a wicker basket in your general direction
and never quite manages to connect to an actual source. And I assure you, there's
nothing terrifying about wicker. (You haven't seen my grandma's apartment
in Florida… – Ed.)
gameplay consists of running back and forth through the woods collecting a few
talismans, artifacts and clues from the townsfolk (who have terrible voice actors).
Each jaunt through the wooded areas pits Jonathan against zombie after uninteresting
zombie. There are also demons, demon dogs, stick figures, and other enemies
who will request your attention as you're commuting to and fro. None of these
minor nuisances provide much of a challenge. What happened to the zombie hordes
I always see in the movies? Two to three zombies at a time for a witch hunter
is a walk in the park.
In terms of running, your enemies are not very quick. Their pathetic arthritic
loping makes Jonathan Prye look like Jesse Owens. If you decide to fight them,
Prye has many weapons that can easily suffice – the blunderbuss, for example,
or the crucifix, which can sear the shape of a cross into your opponent's flesh
until they burst into flames. This is actually pretty cool. I guess that's for
moments when you want them to feel your wrath.
Most of the enemies you kill will drop health and ammunition, and they also
respawn in the same spots. Needless to say, it's tempting to hang out on a single
screen for a while to stock up on goodies. All that's missing are a few cold
brews and your fishing buddy, Earl. And some fun. And some suspense.
I expect more from a horror-themed game than just a spooky premise. Blair
Witch 3 makes no effort at an atmosphere of foreboding and danger. Instead,
they made it dark. But the dark isn't scary if you know there isn't something
in it to be afraid of.
The bottom line is this game isn't very much fun and it plays like it was put
together last night. It manages not to sink to the depths of Blair
Witch Volume 2: Legend of Coffin Rock but hasn't risen very far above it,
either. Given, it only costs $19.95, though you'd be better off saving that
cash for some nice wicker chairs.


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Alibi Picks
Headbangers Ball
You know Burque is a metal town, right? It's not just this burg, either. From New Mexico to Norway, travel a few hundred miles in any direction, and you'll probably run into a gang of long-haired youths banging their heads and grinding axes in community centers and rural roadhouses—growling portentously over the calamity that awaits us in this life or the next. This stark brand of rock and roll deviltry favors extreme climates and grows abundantly out here in the Southwest.
When the Under the Mountain Tour crashes into Launchpad (618 Central SW) tonight at 9pm, a new crop of regionally grown metal explodes onstage in seizure-inducing quantities. OKC death metal legend Dischordia headlines the aural onslaught, with local heavies End to End and Echoes of Fallen adding thunderous support. Laguna, N.M.-based rock heroes Defleshment open the proceedings. Tickets are only five clams, and if you survive, you can tell folks at work what "headbangers ball" really means, if they don't already know. Launchpad • Thu Jan 2 • 9pm • $5 • 21+ • View on Alibi calendar


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august will be the last month of the sky is big in pasadena.
let's face it. this is the reason we arrived in pasadena four years ago. without fuller, we probably would never have considered pasadena in the first place. in many ways it has been more than i ever imagined. not everything has been what i expected it to be, and sometimes i wondered what life would have been like at another seminary, but all in all i am glad i made the choice to come here.


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I opened my mailbox today to find a nondescript large white envelope. Inside, I found a Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publication with Cupcake Project not only featured but even highlighted in the table of contents. I did what I always do when I get news like this: jump around for a minute, then calm down and read, then jump, then read again, then think about the order in which I would share the news.
I've known that I would be in Better Homes and Gardens (I like saying the name of the magazine) for a while – they interviewed me and asked for photos. But, I didn't realize how big the spread would be. They used several of Jonathan's photos (including one of me that is cut off in the photo above), answers to seven interview questions (but who's counting?), and the recipe for my beer cheese cupcakes with bacon cheddar cream cheese frosting. The photo of the cupcake on the right page was taken by one of their staff photographers after they made my cupcakes in the Better Homes and Gardens test kitchen. So cool!


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Macro and Worm
what is the difference and which is the most dangerous?
Originally posted here by Penguin
Macro and Worm
what is the difference and which is the most dangerous?
A macro is just a collection of commands to be executed in a certain order.
A worm is a program that is able to copy itself to other computers.
Macros are usually harmless but I'm guessing you mean macro virusses.
A macrovirus is a virus written in some macro language (like the stuff build into Word).
Virusses can spread to other programs or computers. A virus will also modify/delete other files. A worm will only spread itself around.
Oliver's Law:
Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
but how does a worm copy itself if i am using web email.. instead of Outlook Express or Outlook.. is there a risk of both as well?
I'm not an expert but I believe some worms have a built in/their own SMTP engine/server, or they will eat(take) everybody in your address list and email them via your email engine so it appears to have come from you. Then when they get infected this repeats and eventually everything gets clogged with email and your bandwith becomes 0
-It is I, me-
so what kind of programming language they using? and will this email infect my PC when i open a web email in my IE browser?
so what kind of programming language they using?
ASM, C, C++ and there are rumors of malicious java code but I do not know anything about that.
web email
? As in Hotmail, Lycos, Yahoo?
Disable HTML so that when you open an email with HTML/Java code you see the actual code. Also, do not download stuff that you do not know who it is from. If you do know who it is from, scan it, because you're more likely to get a virus from someone you know than someone you do not (not that they purposly sent it to you).
In general a worm is considered to be a piece of malicious code which spreads itself without end-user intervention . . . unlike a macro virus which requires you to open a document in its appropriate application (hence providing an environment in which the macro is a valid code snippet.)
Worms, therefore, usually require a vulnerability in an already running application or service as a vector for infection. All things being the same, the best way to prevent the spread of a worm is to perform aggressive patching and updating of OS's and applications.
Or unplug anything that requires electricity.
There's a lot of fun stuff to explore here with how a worm is written so that it will execute, seek out a vector for replication, and then perform its nasty little task of replicating itself.
There's a lot of fun stuff to explore here with how a worm is written so that it will execute, seek out a vector for replication, and then perform its nasty little task of replicating itself.
It is really interesting. the part I am most interested in is replication and finding a vector. I do not want to know how to damage systems. Anyway, it is considered blackhat by a lot of people so I do not ask. I assume its using ASM to attach itself to append it self to the beggining and/or end of a file then when conditions are correct, executing replication/exploitation.
As I understand things, a "worm" requires a medium through which to travel. This is typically the internet, or a local network. The true worm will spread of its own accord, recently if you left an unprotected computer connected to the net for 30 minutes or so, you would be almost certain of being infected.
I use the strict definition that worms do not "infect", either the boot sector or files. Infection is what viruses do.
The two terms relate ONLY to how the thing gets about NOT if it does any damage.
A macro is a set of instructions to perform an automated function. The first ones I met were in basic, but since then they are in C, C++ and so on. A true "macro" is a small program used within another (larger) application. Typically you will find them in "office" packages like MS Office, Lotus Smartsuite, Corel and so on.
The significance of this is that you must have the application that they were written for, installed on your machine. For, example, if I sent you a Microsoft Word macro virus, and you did not have word, all you would see would be my macro code in the text editor you used INSTEAD of Word. The actual instruction sequence would not be invoked.
Worms that are network aware, will spread themselves without human intervention, they just look for mapped drives and sub-nets.
More commonly, human intervention is required, as some bozo has to open the e-mail document that carries the worm, or virus. This is not just restricted to e-mail, P2P and messaging applications can also carry them, but mostly they still require a positive reaction from the recipient.
Hope this helps
you said everything about the macro viruses. But is there any "micro" viruses. Please explain it to me. And yes I AM A NOOB.
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Most Americans now support gay marriage. But they can't legalize it, thanks to the voters of 2004.
Two days after legalizing same-sex marriage in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo marched in the New York City gay pride parade. "You're going to see this message resonate all across the country now," he predicted. "If New York can do it, it's O.K. for every other place to do it."
But most states can't do what New York did. Their legislatures can't legalize gay marriage, because their voters have passed ballot measures that prohibit it under their state constitutions. The ballot measures were enacted years ago, when gay marriage was unpopular. Now many of the old voters who opposed same-sex marriage are being replaced by young voters who support it. But the old electorate, through its constitutional amendments, has handcuffed the new electorate. The living are being ruled by the dead.
Twenty years ago, gay marriage was a fringe idea. Ten years ago, it was gaining support, but opponents still outnumbered supporters. In a 2003 Pew survey, taken shortly before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that gay couples were entitled to marry, the national margin of opposition was 53 to 38 percent. In a 2004 Gallup survey conducted shortly after the Massachusetts ruling, it was 55 to 42 percent. In a Washington Post/ABC News survey, it was 55 to 39 percent.
Conservatives hustled to put anti-gay-marriage constitutional amendments on state ballots. One reason for their haste was the Massachusetts ruling, which set off alarms that judges might impose gay marriage in other states. Another reason was that Republicans needed a scary issue to mobilize the religious right in the 2004 elections. But the third reason was that the polls, from a conservative standpoint, were moving in the wrong direction. Conservatives often fret that traditional moral assumptions are unraveling. In the case of gay marriage, they're right.
So they took the issue to the polls. By 2002, voters in three states had approved constitutional amendments against gay marriage. In 2004, another 13 states joined the list. Two more followed in 2005, eight more in 2006, and three more in 2008. That's 29 states.
All of these measures passed with majority support. But the majorities that passed them were dwindling. Nevada passed its amendment in 2000 with 70 percent support. Two years later, it passed the same amendment with 67 percent support. By last year, when Nevadans were asked, "Do you support or oppose legalizing gay marriage in Nevada," only 46 percent said they opposed it. Thirty-five percent said they supported it. Oregon passed an amendment in 2004 with 57 percent support. Now, when Oregonians are asked whether "same-sex marriage should be legal or illegal," only 42 percent say it should be illegal. Forty-eight percent say it should be legal. In 2006, Virginia passed an amendment with 57 percent support. Now, when Virginians are asked whether "it should be legal or illegal for gay and lesbian couples to get married," they choose legality by a plurality of 47 to 43 percent.
These shifts aren't clear-cut, because the poll questions differ from the wording of the ballot measures. In some states, the shifts haven't yet produced majorities for legalizing gay marriage. In other states, polls have stalled or wobbled in the opposite direction. But the trend of the past decade is unmistakable. In Gallup's national survey, support for legalization has gone from a 55-42 deficit in 2004 to a 53-45 advantage. In the Post/ABC poll, it has gone from a 55-39 deficit to a 53-44 advantage. In Pew's samples, which lean more conservative, it has gone from a 59-32 deficit to a 45-46 split. And in CNN/Opinion Research surveys, it has gone from a 53-44 deficit in 2008 to a 51-47 advantage.
The cultural slide toward gay marriage has been evident in polls for decades. In California's Field surveys, when voters were asked whether they "approve or disapprove of California allowing homosexuals to marry members of their own sex and have regular marriage laws apply to them," the disapproval rate declined from 59 percent in 1977 to 56 percent in 1997 to 50 percent in 2004. Meanwhile, the approval rate climbed from 28 percent to 38 percent to 44 percent. As of last year, the balance had switched: By 51 to 42 percent, Californians approved of gay marriage.
In New York, shifting public opinion made all the difference. Seven years ago, in a Quinnipiac University poll, New Yorkers opposed "a law that would allow same-sex couples to get married" by 55 to 37 percent. This year, in the same poll, they favored the idea by 56 to 38 percent. A similar reversal shows up in Siena Research surveys, where New Yorkers have gone from opposing gay marriage to favoring it by 58 to 36 percent. Cuomo's private polling confirms the trend. He used these numbers to assure anxious state senators that the electorate was embracing same-sex marriage. To prove it, his allies flooded senators with postcards from constituents. Five senators switched sides, and the bill passed.
That can't happen in California, Virginia, or the other 27 states where constitutional amendments forbid gay marriage. In those states, legislators are bound not by today's constituents but by yesterday's voters. Many of those voters aren't even around anymore. The strongest support for banning gay marriage, nationally and in nearly every state that has faced a referendum, has come from old people. In Arizona, California, Oregon, and Wisconsin, voters below the age of 30 opposed ballot measures to ban gay marriage but were outvoted by their elders. In Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia, young voters split almost evenly. Today, you can see the same pattern in Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, and other state and national polls. Gay marriage is becoming a majority position in part because people are changing their minds, and in part because a generation that's OK with homosexuality is replacing a generation that wasn't.
The question now is whether the new majority will get its way. To undo the constitutional amendments of the past decade, supporters of gay marriage will have to pass ballot measures in those states. In Nevada, they'll have to do it twice. Passing ballot measures is hard. People tend to vote against them out of suspicion and fear, particularly when you're messing with the constitution.
From a conservative standpoint, that's how the system should work. The point of amending state constitutions while the polls were still against gay marriage was to protect the culture of the traditional family from the onslaught of normalized homosexuality.
But if the culture of the traditional family as enshrined in these constitutions is wrong—if marriage is moral and healthy regardless of sexual orientation—then the walls erected by those ballot measures are a prison inflicted by the old on the young. And that legacy, unlike marriage, is a bond that death alone can't break.
(Readings I recommend: Jeffrey Goldberg celebrates the gay marriage movement as a vindication of the attraction of monogamy. David Frum argues that conservative fears about gay marriage have been falsified: "American family stability … has deteriorated much more slowly than it did in the 1970s and 1980s before same-sex marriage was ever seriously thought of." Rudy Giuliani says, "I still favor marriage as being defined between a man and a woman … But I was very glad to see people relieved of this burden of discrimination." Andrew Sullivan mavels that conservatives who exalted legislation over judicial activism now call New York's law a " tyranny of the majority." Steve Martin wants polygamy next: "I'm gettin' married in the mornin'! Wait. I am already married. NEW LAW REQUIRED." A Twitter wag replies: " Become a Mormon!")
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Guillaume Boucher needed a new button or icon design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 73 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
Ariane Controls - http://www.arianecontrols.com - ACES Software
Ariane Controls are experts in powerline communications, i.e. using the power wires to transmit information. We own a communication technology that we sell to companies that want to integrate powerline communications to their products.
In order to help customers test the quality of our technology, we sell evaluation kits made of 2 circuit boards that communicate with one another. These 2 boards can be connected to a PC, and a software named ACES (Ariane Controls Evaluation Software) helps customers run communication tests.
The ACES software will be primarily used by engineers and people with a background in electronics. Though this is a very specific audience, we feel the icons should express innovation, modernity, technology and simplicity.
First of all, we are looking for an icon for the ACES software. We will not use the Ariane Controls logo as a software icon. The icon should look good in 16x16 format. The icon we are looking for is simple, yet has a personality. It can attempt to represent communications, but it can also be totally abstract.
Second, we are looking for an image to put in the About window of this software. A screenshot of the About box is attached, and displays the generic default image from Microsoft Visual Studio. The new image can be the ACES logo itself, or any creative use of the ACES logo and/or the Ariane Controls logo (attached).
Several files are requested for the project.
1- The .ico file for the software itself. Although standard icon sizes are requested, (16x16, 24x24, 32x32, 48x48, 72x72, 128x128, 256x256), it should be noted that the 16x16 and 32x32 sizes will be seen the most frequently. For your reference, a screenshot of the software is provided in the attached files. The .ico file must be compatible with both Windows XP and Windows Vista/7.
2- High resolution file of the icon image on a white background and another one with transparent background for web usage.
3- The image for the About Box to replace the generic image on the left. Presently, the image size is 131x259, but we will accept images of other sizes.


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Treatment drugs can do more than improve the health of people with HIV: If administered early, medications can also reduce the spread of the disease to sexual partners and may help stem the AIDS epidemic. But many logistical hurdles stand in the way of making this strategy feasible, affordable and effective, according to experts writing in Tuesday's edition of the journal PLoS Medicine.
The medications in question are antiretroviral therapies, which prevent HIV from multiplying and drastically diminish the amount of virus circulating in the blood. This not only curbs HIV's assault on the immune system, it also makes it much more difficult for an infected person to pass the virus to someone else.
This dual benefit was recognized last year in a landmark study finding that people with HIV who received treatment early on, before their immune systems encountered much damage, were 96% less likely to transmit the virus to their heterosexual partners than those who received treatment later in the course of the disease, when drug treatment is usually initiated.
One important implication was that HIV treatment and prevention efforts didn't have to compete for resources, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. The study prompted AIDS experts to rethink their approach to preventing the virus' spread. Science magazine named it the "breakthrough of the year."
But capitalizing on this discovery may prove more difficult than some had hoped. Experts are now divided about whether the treatment-as-prevention approach can essentially halt the AIDS epidemic.
"The field is split about whether it's really the best thing and it's going to stop transmission, or if it's a small part of the puzzle," said Timothy Hallett, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Imperial College London, who co-wrote one of the new studies.
The real-world experience of public health officials in San Francisco, British Columbia, France and Australia — four places where HIV testing and drug therapy are already common — make clear that simply handing out pills won't be enough to beat back the virus, according to one of the studies.
Australia probably represents a best-case scenario, since antiretroviral drugs are freely available in that country and about 70% of people with HIV take the medication. But even there, the number of new HIV diagnoses has increased from 700 per year in 1999 to 1,000 per year in 2011, said study author David Wilson, an epidemiologist at the University of New South Wales in Sydney.
Early treatment "can have an impact, but it's not going to eradicate HIV," he said. "It's not the magic bullet."
For treatment to double as prevention, people need to get tested for HIV on a regular basis, start antiretroviral treatment once they test positive, and swallow pills for the rest of their lives to manage their viral load. Failure to follow through at any of these stages greatly reduces the drugs' ability to block transmission, Wilson said.
Making matters worse, people on the medication may stop taking other preventive measures, like using condoms, he added.
Biology and behavior are only two aspects of the treatment-as-prevention strategy that were examined in the PLoS Medicine studies. Some of the papers addressed economic considerations, including how long it would take for expenditures on antiretroviral drugs to pay for themselves by preventing costly treatments in people who remain HIV-free. The answer to that question is important for policymakers who are working with limited budgets.
Study authors also suggested that public health officials prioritize getting drugs to sex workers (who could spread the virus widely if untreated) and pregnant women (to reduce transmission to babies and deaths of mothers), among other groups. However, the authors noted the paucity of data available to evaluate whether these are the right groups to target.
Fauci, who didn't work on the new studies, said a primary objective was reaching and treating people who didn't know they were infected with HIV, since they unwittingly transmitted the majority of new HIV cases each year.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County, which has the country's second-largest concentration of HIV-positive people, hope to make testing a routine part of healthcare services to reach such individuals. Mario Perez, director of the county's HIV and sexually transmitted disease programs, called early treatment a "cornerstone" of the HIV prevention program.
"Getting a much higher proportion of residents living with HIV to be on treatment is going to be crucial to getting ahead of the epidemic," he said. "If we don't do that, I think we're going to continue to limp along with trying to prevent HIV infection."
And while the costs of drug treatment are much lower than they used to be, thanks in part to the development of generic alternatives to expensive name-brand drugs, other prevention methods like circumcision and condom distribution are far less costly.
Experts emphasized that early drug treatment should not be seen as a replacement for other preventive measures.
Though the strategy faces many uncertainties, Fauci said one thing was clear: "Biologically, it absolutely works." And if it can be successfully implemented, he said, "it would be an absolutely critical part of turning around the trajectory of the AIDS pandemic, in this country and worldwide."


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WASHINGTON — Lawyers for a Utah abortion doctor charged with murder for the death of a fetus in Maryland asked a judge Friday to throw out the charges, arguing she is immune from prosecution and that the state is trying to infringe upon a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy.
Dr. Nicola Riley and her former colleague, Dr. Steven Brigham of New Jersey, were indicted last month under a law that allows murder charges to be brought in the death of a viable fetus. The 2005 law had only been used previously for cases in which defendants were accused of assaulting or killing pregnant women, and prosecutors have acknowledged they are in uncharted territory by using it to charge abortion doctors. Thirty-seven other states have similar statutes.
At Riley's bail review hearing Friday in Cecil County Circuit Court in Elkton, Md., attorney Stuart O. Simms argued that prosecutors were attempting to criminalize constitutionally protected medical treatment.
"Based on their interpretation of the statute, they are now threatening to charge any medical professional in Cecil County with a state crime," Simms told The Associated Press after the hearing.
Judge Keith Baynes set bail for Riley at $300,000, the amount requested by Deputy State's Attorney Kerwin Miller, who argued that the evidence against the 46-year-old Salt Lake City resident is strong and characterized her as a flight risk. She was arrested Dec. 28 on a fugitive warrant and was extradited to Maryland on Thursday.
"It gets no bigger than this," Miller said in reference to Riley's first-degree murder charge, the Cecil Whig of Elkton reported.
Riley posted bail shortly after the hearing and was released from custody. As a condition of her release, she was ordered not to perform abortions.
Miller and State's Attorney Ellis Rollins did not return messages seeking comment. They have declined to speak to reporters since they were criticized by Riley's attorneys for discussing the indictment publicly while it was still under seal.
The charges against Riley stem from a botched abortion in August 2010 at Brigham's Elkton clinic. The 18-year-old patient suffered serious injuries, and Riley drove her to a nearby hospital rather than call 911, according to medical regulators. The fetus was 21 weeks old. Doctors generally consider fetuses to be viable outside the womb starting around 23 weeks.
Brigham, of Voorhees, N.J., has been charged with murder in the death of that fetus and four others. He was released from custody Jan. 6 after posting a $500,000 bond. His attorney has also argued that Brigham has not violated the fetal homicide law.
Riley's Maryland medical license was suspended over the August 2010 incident, and Brigham was ordered to stop practicing medicine without a license in Maryland. Regulators discovered that Brigham was beginning second-trimester abortions in New Jersey and having patients drive themselves to Elkton the next day to complete the procedures.
Brigham was not authorized to perform abortions in New Jersey after the first trimester, and regulators called his actions manipulative and deceptive. He also lost his New Jersey license, leaving him without a valid license in any state.
In Maryland, licensed physicians can perform abortions before the fetus is deemed capable of surviving outside the womb, and abortions of viable fetuses are permitted to protect the life or health of the mother or if the fetus has serious genetic abnormalities.
The state's fetal homicide law was approved in 2005 in the wake of the highly publicized slaying of Laci Peterson in Modesto, Calif. Peterson was seven months pregnant, and her husband, Scott Peterson, was convicted of killing both her and their unborn son.
The law specifically exempts licensed physicians performing abortions. Before the bill was passed, its sponsor, Delegate Charles Boutin, wrote in a letter to a committee chairman that it is "clearly and solely a victim's rights bill. It takes care of the 'Laci Peterson' issue in Maryland, while protecting a woman's right to choose."
"The General Assembly never intended for doctors to be prosecuted at all for performing abortions, let alone convicted and subjected to criminal penalty," Riley's attorneys argued in their motion to dismiss the indictment.
Anti-abortion activists have hailed the arrests of Brigham and Riley, saying the charges shed light on the troubling practices of certain abortion doctors. A search of Brigham's Elkton clinic revealed a freezer containing 35 late-term fetuses, including one believed to have been aborted at 36 weeks, according to documents released by medical regulators.


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Congressman Robert Hurt
As the current discussion in Washington continues to revolve around our nation's debt crisis, the House remains committed to passing legislation to change the spending culture in Washington, get our fiscal house in order, and create a better economic environment for job creation for 5th District Virginians and all Americans.
The tortured attempt of national Republicans to find a credible presidential candidate recently produced Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, whose only real accomplishment is throwing "tea party" bombs from the floor of the House.
Contrary to what Ann Jennings, Virginia executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation thinks, I believe Congressman Robert Hurt should be applauded for standing up against environmentalist extremism.
What they've said about it...
"The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government. So I'm asking you all to make your voice heard. If you want a balanced approach to reducing the deficit, let your member of Congress know. If you believe we can solve this problem through compromise, send that message."
— President Barack Obama
By Congressman Robert Hurt
Currently the leadership of both the House and the Senate are engaged in ongoing discussions with President Obama about the future of our country. The negotiations center around the amount of debt the federal government can incur. Unfortunately, because of continued out-of-control spending, we are facing a situation where Congress is once again being asked to increase that amount in order to avoid default.
By Ann F. Jennings
In February, Congressman Robert Hurt voted to support a measure to block funding for all federal work to restore the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. Ironically, these include long stretches of the polluted Appomattox , James, and Rivanna rivers flowing through his district.
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Kelly Clarkson's long-running feud with music mogul Clive Davis has spiked again thanks to comments he has made about the singer in his memoirs.
The Since U Been Gone hitmaker, who fell out with Davis over his refusal to let her write her own songs, was stunned to learn he had opened up about his relationship with her in his new book The Soundtrack of My Life.
And she took to her blog on Tuesday to blast Davis for telling lies about her.
She wrote, "So I just heard Clive Davis is releasing a memoir and spreading false information about me and my music. I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans. It feels like a violation. Growing up is awesome because you learn you don't have to cower to anyone – even Clive Davis."
In his book, the record label boss claims Clarkson did not want to include her hit Since U Been Gone on her second album Breakaway and burst into "hysterical sobbing" when he insisted.
He also explains he parted ways with Clarkson after telling her he didn't believe she was capable of co-writing a hit song.
The singer comments, "He says I burst into 'hysterical sobbing' in his office when he demanded Since You Been Gone (sic) be on my album. Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up. I did want more guitars added to the original demo and Clive did not.
"(Songwriters) Max, Luke and I still fought for the bigger sound and we prevailed and I couldn't be more proud of the life of that song. I resent him dampening that song in any way.
"I did cry in his office once. I cried after I played him a song I had written about my life, called Because Of You. I cried because he hated it and told me verbatim that I was a 's**tty writer who should be grateful for the gifts that he bestows upon me'. He continued on about how the song didn't rhyme and how I should just shut up and sing. This was devastating coming from a man who I, as a young girl, considered a musical hero and was so honored to work with.
"I continued to fight for the song and the label relented. And it became a worldwide hit. He didn't include that in the book."
Clarkson also attacks Davis for belittling her "in front of his company at a convention".
The singer concludes her blog post by adding, "Anyway I love my job. I love my music. I love my fans. I love my label and all of my professional relationships… now. And I am grateful for Clive for teaching me to know the difference."
Davis has already hit the headlines with his memoirs after revealing he's a bisexual who has enjoyed two lasting relationships with men.
Kelly Clarkson's long-running feud with music mogul Clive Davis has spiked again thanks to comments he has made about the singer in his memoirs.


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Globalization, the rapid pace of technology's evolution and the shifting economic climate are making it tougher than ever for companies to develop top-quality enterprise software. And for CIOs, the challenge lies in choosing software providers who will keep costs down while ensuring excellent work. In the book, "Enterprise Software Delivery: Bringing Agility and Efficiency to the Global Software Supply Chain" (Addison-Wesley Professional/available now), author Alan W. Brown illustrates how high-performance enterprise software is born, and shows how the constant involvement of stakeholders can help ensure projects are done well. Brown suggests using a highly virtualized, collaborative environment to connect worldwide teams. And while governance remains important, it shouldn't stifle innovation. Brown is currently CTO of IBM Rational's European operations, where he consults with customers on enterprise solutions, process improvement and agile transition.
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The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Team of Rivals
The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as the one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become president.
On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention in Chicago. When Lincoln emerged as the victor, his rivals were dismayed and angry.
Throughout the turbulent 1850s, each had energetically sought the presidency as the conflict over slavery was leading inexorably to secession and civil war. That Lincoln succeeded, Goodwin demonstrates, was the result of a character that had been forged by experiences that raised him above his more privileged and accomplished rivals. He won because he possessed an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of other men, to experience what they were feeling, to understand their motives and desires.
It was this capacity that enabled Lincoln as president to bring his disgruntled opponents together, create the most unusual cabinet in history, and marshal their talents to the task of preserving the Union and winning the war.
We view the long, horrifying struggle from the vantage of the White House as Lincoln copes with incompetent generals, hostile congressmen, and his raucous cabinet. He overcomes these obstacles by winning the respect of his former competitors, and in the case of Seward, finds a loyal and crucial friend to see him through.
This brilliant multiple biography is centered on Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history.
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- 944 pages |
- October 2005
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Reading Group Guide
Team of Rivals is a biographical portrait of President Abraham Lincoln and the men who served with him in his cabinet from 1861 to 1865. Three of his cabinet members, Secretary of State William H. Seward, Attorney General Edward Bates, and Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, had previously run against Lincoln in the 1860 presidential election. Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals focuses on Lincoln's mostly successful attempts to reconcile conflicting personalities and political factions on the path to the abolition of slavery and victory in the Civil War.
Topics & Questions for Discussion
1. Letters and diaries provided the greatest resource for Doris Kearns Goodwin in recreating the emotional lives of Lincoln and his cabinet. What will historians 200 years from now use to recreate our inner lives?
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October is Breast Cancer awareness month and we want to play our part. Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 woman and many of us know someone whose life has been affected. Do you?
Breast cancer is scary. There is no cure (yet), and many of the factors that cause it are still unknown. But you can protect yourself. We may not know the exact causes of breast cancer but we are starting to understand some of the main contributors. Below is a list of the 10 best things you can do to keep your breasts healthy and increase their chances of fending off cancer. Start fighting today!
1. Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
Not only is excess fat detrimental to your overall body health it is also one of the leading causes of breast cancer. Being even slightly overweight has been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer and breast cancer recurrence.
2. Take up yoga, or any other exercise.
Not only does a regular fitness schedule tie back to achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, it also serves as an outlet for built up energy and stress. 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week, can save your life.
3. Cut down your alcohol consumption.
You may have heard that a glass a wine a day is good for your overall health, but have you heard that two drinks could actually increase your breast cancer risk by up to 21%? Nobody knows the exact formula for alcohol consumption but I would think that less is more in this case.
4. Breast healthy foods.
Let's just get it out of the way now… 'Eat Your Veggies'. There. It has been said. Dreaded words to some, welcome to others, important for everyone. Broccoli, cauliflower, and kale are all examples of cruciferous veggies; this cancer preventing team, nest eaten raw, is believed to prevent cancer cells from multiplying.
5. Mentally climb the family tree.
According to the 'Genetics Home Reference' guide to breast cancer, 5%-10% of all breast cancers are hereditary. Get out the old albums and start asking mom and dad who each of the sepia faces staring back at you are and how and when they died. 5%-10% is not a huge number but it could be the number that you fall into. Knowing could save your life.
6. Mamo-what?
It is time to get checked. Yes, now. Many family doctors will do a quick breast exam during your physical and this is a great start. On top of that, every woman should have a full clinical breast exam every three years at most. Mammograms should commence at the age of 40 (unless you have a history of cancer in your family, meaning you should start earlier).Keep in mind that the steps listed above should be done on top of your personal monthly checks. For a full description on the self-exam, what to look for, and how it is done visit http://women.webmd.com/breast-self-examination
7. Look a little deeper.
Genetic testing is making its mark on the cancer scene. You may have heard of the BRCA mutation and know that it can be caught early.Two red flags: (1) Being of Eastern European descent, and/or (2) having breast and ovarian cancer in your family history.
8. Self Breast-Massage
The practice of self-massage dates back many years, stems from Chinese medicine, and is not limited to the breasts. Increased blood flow and nerve impulses can release energy and stress from all parts of your body and keep it running at top function.Only do what you feel comfortable with but our suggestions is as follows:
Rub your fingers in a circular motion approximately 100 times over the entire breast area (including your armpit). Push has hard as what feels comfortable and vary pressure throughout.
9. Avoid Chemicals in your environment.
Chemicals ranging from pesticides to daily cleaners have a dramatic impact on our overall health. This means switching from chemical-free household cleaners and eating organic whenever possible.
10. Breast Feed.
The benefits of breastfeeding are endless. Studies have shown that women who breastfeed their children have a lower risk of breast cancer then those who bottle feed before the 12 month mark. Not only does breast feeding lower your risk of breast cancer it also lowers the risk of your child developing a number if diseases later in life.
ZENMED cares about the well-being of our clients and their families and friends. Because of this we will be posting blogs throughout the month relating to breast cancer and how you can protect yourself. Check back often for detailed blogs on each of the tips listed above.
Happy breast health!


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Jobs in the sports industry consist of more than 3 million jobs in the traditional areas of professional athletes, coaches and scouts, refs and officials, stadium and arena management, and agents, but also in sports advertising and marketing, sport broadcasting, fitness center and recreation management, and sporting goods manufacturers and retailers.
What makes the Sport Management degree special at Ursuline College is that its home is in the Business Department, and when you complete your degree in Sport Management you will have a dual degree…as you will also have a degree in Business Management. This will allow you to have insight into the business of sport, as well as business in general.
The program is structured so that you receive a solid grounding in the basics of business, as well as the specialized knowledge as to how those basics can be applied to the sport industry. For example, you do not just take a course in Marketing, but you follow that with a course in Sport Marketing. This will prepare you to apply the principles of marketing to the sport world.
This program provides a strong foundation in the skills that are needed to be successful in the growing sport management field.
Our Mission
The department's mission is to teach students contemporary professional business thinking, theory, and ethical practice balancing the art and science of leadership and management in sports. In particular, the business unit aims:
So What Is Special About Sport Management at Ursuline College?
Located in the suburbs of Cleveland, the opportunities for sport management practicums, internships, and jobs abound. Cleveland is the home of many major and minor league sports franchises, and students in the program have had internships in almost all of these franchises. The abundance of recreational facilities and fitness centers also provides opportunities if who wish to pursue a career in those fields. Private girls' schools also provide the potential for working with youth and passing along your skills to others.
The curriculum is very thorough, in terms of providing you with the skills necessary to enter the field of sport management. All classes in Business Management are taught by faculty from the Business Department, while many Sport Management classes are taught by members of the Athletic department, and by adjuncts with advanced degrees, and real-world experience in the field.
Classes are small and intimate, so that your voice will always be heard. Collaborative projects will be completed so that you can hone your skills of teamwork, even if you are not part of an athletic team. Communication skills are stressed in oral presentations, as well as written projects. These are skills that employers are looking for when they recruit employees.
It is anticipated that the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education, which currently accredits the Business Management degree, will also accredit the Sport Management degree by early 2015.


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