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Apple has updated their website to reflect that if you want to buy an iPhone 4S at an Apple Store, you're going to have to reserve it online first.
iPhone 4S is available in store by reservation only. Reserve yours after 9:00 p.m. tonight for pickup tomorrow. When you come in, you'll choose a carrier and plan, and we'll get your iPhone up and running before you leave the store.
This seems to be Apple's way of minimizing lines and I think it's a great idea. Instead of showing up to the Apple Store hoping that they have some in stock, you can reserve it online the week before.
You can, of course, also order it to be shipped.
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Fans Think Joe Jonas's New Tattoo is of Fiancé Sophie Turner
Nothing says love like cementing your feelings permanently into your skin, right? Tattoos are often used as a vehicle for affection, and many fans are thinking Joe Jonas's newest tattoo is of his fiancé, Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner.
The tattoo is located on Joe's forearm, and shows an outline of a seemingly naked woman inside of a box, a quarter of which is in red ink, while the rest of the tattoo is black ink.
Joe captioned the photo, shouting out his tattoo artist, Toronto-based Curt Montgomery, who is known for his minimalistic tattoo designs. "@curtmontgomerytattoos does it again," Jonas wrote.
And while the caption doesn't specifically say what the tattoo actually means, many fans have commented that they believe that it's Sophie. Some comments were asking Joe if the new ink was of Sophie, while others think that it's of her Game of Thrones character Sansa Stark.
Both Sophie and Sansa wear their hair in a middle part, as represented in the new tattoo.
Another fan pointed out that the new tattoo is right underneath another tattoo of Joe's, of a knotted rope, and asked if that meant "tying the knot with Sophie," if Joe's new ink is, indeed, depicting his fiancé. They wrote, "Tying the KNOT, with Miss Sophie, or is the meaning altogether different; or tatt has no designated meaning?"
Additionally, Sophie revealed on her Instagram, that she also got a tattoo from the same tattoo artist, but her's is of a bunny. She captioned her picture, "by the hero and my fave @curtmontgomerytattoos." So it looks like Joe and Sophie got these tattoos together.
Joe Jonas has not confirmed or denied anything about the tattoo so far, but if this is a Jophie tat, v. cute, Joe!
Joe and Sophie began dating in a few years ago in November 2016, and while they've kept their relationship mostly private, Joe shared the news of their engagement in October 2017 with a sweet Instagram post. The photo showed Sophie's hand on top of Joe's, showing off her gorgeous diamond engagement ring, along with the simple caption, "She said yes."
Similarly, Sophie shared the same picture on her Instagram, writing, "I said yes."
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Any Research on African American Women?
Has any research been done in the area of African American women and diet and exercise, specifically?
1) Do African Americans over cook their vegetables? If so, is this practice unhealthy?
2) Do African Americans women exercise to little?
3) Do African Americans want their children to exercise?
4) Do African Americans see dance as a form of exercise?
This is a very interesting question. I did a literature search using PubMed and found many references to weight loss and exercise in the female African American population as well as in children. Dance was only addressed in one article specifically.
I was unable to locate any research on vegetable preparation. I can tell you that overcooking (such as in boiling or frying) vegetables will destroy many vitamins contained in them and would, therefore, make them less nutritious. Frying vegetables will add extra calories to an otherwise low calorie food, which could contribute to weight gain.
All of your questions seem to be wonderful research project topics. I suggest that you explore the search engine "PubMed" for more specifics. I have listed a some of the references I found that may be of interest to you. I hope this is helpful to you.
- Fitzgibbon ML, Stolley MR, Dyer AR, VanHorn L, KauferChristoffel K. A community-based obesity prevention program for minority children: rationale and study design for Hip-Hop to Health Jr. Prev Med. 2002 Feb;34(2):289-97.
- Breitkopf CR, Berenson AB. Correlates of weight loss behaviors among low-income African-American, Caucasian, and Latina women. Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Feb;103(2):231-9.
- James DC. Gender differences in body mass index and weight loss strategies among African Americans. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003 Oct;103(10):1360-2.
- July F, Hawthorne D, Elliot J, Robinson W. Weight management behaviors of African American female college students. ABNF J. 2003 May-Jun;14(3):71-2.
- Thompson VJ, Baranowski T, Cullen KW, Rittenberry L, Baranowski J, Taylor WC, Nicklas T. Influences on diet and physical activity among middle-class African American 8- to 10-year-old girls at risk of becoming obese. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2003 May-Jun;35(3):115-23.
- Wilcox S, Richter DL, et al. Perceptions of physical activity and personal barriers and enablers in African-American women. Ethn Dis. 2002 Summer;12(3):353-62.
- Karanja N, Stevens VJ, Hollis JF, Kumanyika SK. Steps to soulful living (steps): a weight loss program for African-American women. Ethn Dis. 2002 Summer;12(3):363-71.
- Young DR, Gittelsohn J, et al. Motivations for exercise and weight loss among African-American women: focus group results and their contribution towards program development. Ethn Health. 2001 Aug-Nov;6(3-4):227-45.
- Davis L. Exercise and dietary behaviors in African American elders: stages of change in efficacy expectancies. ABNF J. 2000 May-Jun;11(3):56-8.
- Resnicow K, Yaroch AL, Davis A, Wang DT, Carter S, Slaughter L, Coleman D, Baranowski T. GO GIRLS!: results from a nutrition and physical activity program for low-income, overweight African American adolescent females. Health Educ Behav. 2000 Oct;27(5):616-31.
- Guidry ML, Wilson AM. Health promoting behaviors of African-American registered nurses. ABNF J. 1999 Mar-Apr;10(2):37-42.
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Clive Davis on Signing Whitney Houston
In this excerpt of record industry mogul Clive Davis's full interview with the WSJ's Lee Hawkins, Davis discusses how he approached signing and working with major artists such as Whitney Houston.
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FredrikMH needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 60 designs submitted by 24 freelance designers.
I need a logo for a project still in the idea and development stage. The final result will be a website for graphics designers to show off their work, get inspiration and get in contact with like minded.
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I don't have a web design for gfxdb.com yet, which means I don't have a color scheme which you can follow. So you are free to pick whatever color you like. The only thing I know for sure is the background color of the website will be white. So it must look good on white.
The logo should represent the idea of a graphics database, a place where designers can show off their work, but still being very clean and look professional.
The website will allow all kinds of digital work to be shown off and it's not limited to just web graphics.
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The President of Peru visits UNESCO
The President of the Republic of Peru, H.E. Mr Ollanta Humala Tasso met the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova during an official visit to UNESCO on 16 November. At UNESCO the President also met the Permanent Delegates of the six States Parties to the World Heritage Convention involved in the preparation of the multinational and serial candidature of the Qhapaq Ñan, also known as the Andean Road System, for inscription on UNESCO's World Heritage List (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru).
"Qhapaq Ñan embodies the profound intermingling of cultural, natural and intangible heritage and it symbolizes the power of culture to build bridges, to facilitate dialogue between peoples and ideas," said the Director-General. "Given its vast cultural, technical and symbolic ramifications, this project sends out a message to all countries, as a model of cultural cooperation".
Members of the diplomatic corps of the six Latin American republics welcomed the President, who was accompanied by Mr. Rafael Roncagliolo, Minister of External Relations; Mr.Luis Peirano, Minister of Culture; Mr. Luis Castilla, Minister of Economy and Finances; Mr. Orlando Velásquez, Chair of the National Assembly of Presidents of Universities; and Mr. Manuel Rodríguez, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Peru to UNESCO.
The President also attended also the ceremony held for the nomination of celebrated Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Juan Diego Flórez was named "in recognition of his dedication to initiatives related to social inclusion and education".
"In a world threatened by intolerance, music is a universal language that enhances mutual understanding and dialogue," said the Director-General during the nomination. "Your commitment is in harmony with Peru's decisive action in this area, whether linking culture and development or fighting the illicit trafficking in cultural property. Together, we can promote culture as a force for peace and social progress".
President Humala underlined Peru's interest in "working for a stronger UNESCO, with more bilateral cooperation in the fields of education and culture". He also recalled that the Qhapaq Ñan project "symbolizes a road which centuries ago served to unite a great culture and society which is again engaged in a collective effort of integration".
During the visit, the Director-General and the President of Peru signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on "strengthening the capacity of the education system in Peru to deliver inclusive and relevant quality education" and a Memorandum of Understanding for concerning UNESCO's Programme for the Management of Social Transformations (MOST).
After the visit, the Director-General and the President of Peru flew together to Cadiz to attend the XXII Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government on 16 and 17 November.
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TWD needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 23 designs submitted by 7 freelance designers.
Credit card website that will be used as a resource for consumers and business owners to find the perfect solution for them. I will accept moneybookers.com or western union. If payment is made using any of these, fees will be deducted from winnings.
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Foran's Luth wins State Open wrestling title
NEW HAVEN -- Foran's CJ Luth won the 138-pound title and teammate Clay Callahan finished runner-up at 152 pounds at Saturday's State Open wrestling championship at the Floyd Little Athletic Center.
Luth, who won the Class M title a week ago, won a 9-4 decision over Westbrook-Old Saybrook's David Colvin, while Callahan lost a 3-2 decision to South Windsor's Sam Odell.
"It feels awesome," said Luth, a senior. "All my hard work has finally paid off. (The key) was to never stop attacking, to never quit."
The duo's performance helped the Lions to an 11th-place finish with 59.5 points.
FCIAC and Class LL champion Danbury won the title with 130 points, fending off Class S champion Windham and South Windsor, who tied for second with 121 points. SWC and Class L champion New Milford was fourth with 93.5 points, while Fairfield Warde took fifth with 78 points.
The Mustangs got a third-place finish from Amed Hourani at 285 pounds, a fourth from Pharaoh Eaton (132) and sixth-place finishes from Dan Ebert (120), Dylan Bender (138) and Thomas Anania (170).
Trumbull, which finished 14th with 53 points, was led by Brandon Liscinsky, who was fourth at 126 pounds, Brandon Fulco, who was fourth at 160 pounds and Erik Mercado, who was sixth at 195 pounds.
Fairfield Ludlowe got a fifth-place finish from George Wales (106) and a sixth from Ben Batulanon (113), while Law's Ryan Bannon was fifth at 132 pounds.
Staff writer Chris Brodeur contributed to this report.
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Team scores
1. Danbury 130, 2. (tie) Windham and South Windsor 121, 4. New Milford 93.5, 5. Fairfield Warde 78, 6. Ledyard 76, 7. Newington 75.5, 8. Glastonbury 74, 9. Bacon Academy 72, 10. Southington 65, 11. Foran 59.5, 12. Hand 59, 13. Manchester 55, 14. Trumbull 53, 15. Avon 52, 16. (tie) New Fairfield and Xavier 50, 18. (tie) Lyman Memorial/Windham Tech, MIddletown and Farmington 18, 21. New Britain 29.5, 22. East Lyme 28.5, 23. (tie) Greenwich, Conard and Somers 28, 26. (tie) Montville and Fairfield Ludlowe 27, 28. (tie) Wethersfield and Immaculate/Barlow 26, 30. Windsor Locks 25, 31. Hall 24.5, 32. Nonnewaug 23, 33. (Tie) Waterford and Simsbury 21, 35. (tie) Maloney, Berlin and Westbrook/Old Saybrook 20, 38. Oxford 19, 39. Bristol Central 18, 40. (tie) Portland and Classical Magnet/Capital Prep 16, 42. (tie) Platt, NFA and Weaver/Hartford PUblic 15, 45. Guilford 14.5, 46. (tie) Law and RIdgefield 14, 48. (tie) Westhill, Holy Cross and Pomperaug 13, 51. Canton 12, 52. (tie) Terryville, RHAM and Suffield 11, 55. (tie) Griswold, Bethel, Norwalk, Fairfield Prep, Shelton and Newtown 10, 61. (tie) SMSA/University and Bristol Eastern 9, 63. (tie) Cheshire, Derby and Windsor 8, 66. (tie) New Canaan, Rocky HIll and St. Bernard/Norwich Tech/Wheeler 7, 69. Fitch 6.5, 70. (tie) Old Lyme, Staples and Haddam-Killingworth 6, 73. (tie) Branford and Vinal Tech 5, 75. (tie) Lyman Hall, Wolcott Tech and Goodwin Tech 4, 78. (tie) Stamford, Thomaston, Morgan and Killingly 3, 82. (tie) East Catholic, New London, East Haven and Stafford 2, 86. Brookfield 1, 87. (tie) Housatonic Regional, Seymour, East Windsor, Masuk, Plainville, Wilton, Gilbert, Hale Ray, Stratford and Woodstock Acad. 0.
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Championship match results and regional finishers among top six
106: championship: Joseph Rossetti (Glastonbury) dec. Paulo Freitas (Danbury) 4-2; third: Matthew Elias (Hand) dec. Mark Chien (Greenwich) 5-2; fifth: George Wales (Fairfield Ludlowe) dec. Halim Bourjeli (New Milford) 13-8; 113: championship: Kareem Small (East Lyme) dec. Michael Ruffino (Windham) 3-2; third: Chris Bryant (Danbury) dec. Kyle Lindner (New Milford) 6-0; fifth: Brentt Smith (Waterford) dec. Benjamin Batulanon (Fairfield Ludlowe) 3-0; 120: championship: Kevin Jack (Danbury) dec. Brian Amato (Newington) 5-1; third: Taylor Shay (New Fairfield) dec. Devon MarcAurele (Ledyard) 5-1; fifth: Benjamin Durst (Simsbury) dec. Daniel Ebert (Fairfield Warde) 5-2; 126: championship: Matt McAllister (Bacon Academy) dec. Conor Caffrey (South Windsor) 7-2; third: Niko Stefanatos (New Milford) won by forfeit over Brandon Liscinsky (Trumbull); fifth: Nathan Solomon (Southington) dec. Emmet Lacastri (Immaculate/Barlow) 1-0; 132: championship: Howard Kilpatrick (Bacon Academy) dec. Geovanni Medina (New Britain) 7-4; third: Max Odell (South Windsor) pinned Pharoah Eaton (Fairfield Warde) 28 seconds; fifth: Ryan Bannon (Law) dec. Jacob Caskey (Montville) 3-2; 138: championship: C.J. Luth (Foran) dec. David Colvin (Westbrook/Old Saybrook) 9-4; third: Christian Zotti (Newington) dec. Zach Tepper (Danbury) 4-2; fifth: Favion Williams (Weaver/Hartford Public) dec. Dylan Bender (Fairfield Warde) 10-5; 145: championship: Casey Mitchell (South Windsor) dec. Jimmy Murphy (Avon) 6-4; third: Shane Jennings (Danbury) dec. Josh Fontanez (Portland) 8-3; 152: championship: Sam Odell (South Windsor) dec. Clay Callahan (Foran) 3-2; third: Lucas Muntz (Conard) pinned Kameron Bradshaw (New Milford) 54 seconds; 160: championship: Khamri Thomas (Windsor Locks) dec. Mikey Amorando (New Fairfield) 2-1; third: Juan Garcia (Danbury) pinned Brandon Fulco (Trumbull) 1:59; fifth: John D'Agostino (Nonnewaug) dec. Benjamin Onofrio (Hand) 3-0; 170: championship: Elliot Antler (Xavier) dec. Christopher Chorzepa (Newington) 6-5; fifth: Dante Futia (Middletown) dec. Thomas Anania (Fairfield Warde) 8-5; 182: championshp: Colin Grim (Ledyard) dec. Jimmy McDunnah (Wethersfield) 5-3; 195: championship: Zachary Maxwell (Southington) dec. Kyle Foster (Somers) 6-4; third: Christopher Joel Samboy (Classical Magnet/Capital Prep) dec. Steven Ghossaini (Immaculate/Barlow) 5-2; fifth: Thomas Anderson (South Windsor) pinned Erik Mercado (Trumbull) 4:51; 220: championship: Andrew Cavanna (Glastonbury) dec. Patrick Sawicki (Bacon Academy) 5-3; fifth: Robert Tozzi (New Milford) pinned Michael Fisher (Conard) 2:16; 285: championship: Wolfgang Fiasconaro (Windham) dec. Tobias Lichtenstein (Hall) 4-1; third: Amed Hourani (Fairfield Warde) pinned Darick Orange (Lyman Memorial/Windham Tech) 3:25.


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Kirt Christensen needed a new banner ad design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 57 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
We're a small but rapidly growing company that sells information products related to the forex trading industry.
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Bio/Analytical Chemistry ConferencesActivity by Serban Peteu | added on Jul 06, 2011 | Romania
Sponsor(s): Chemical science & engineering enthusiasts volunteering their time
Tuesday, July 26th: Biosensor detection in biological fluids: problems and perspectives. Wednesday, July 27th: Label-free detection in bioanalytical science using acoustic and Kelvin fields.
Dr. Michael Thompson, Professor of Analytical Chemistry from the University of Toronto, will offer two invited conferences, in Bucharest, for July 26 and 27, 2011, as follows:
= Tuesday, July 26: International Centre of Biodynamics, Bucharest.
Biosensor detection in biological fluids: problems and perspectives.
= Wednesday, July 27: National Institute of Material Physics, Magurele, Bucharest.
Label-free detection in bioanalytical science using acoustic and Kelvin fields.
More details on his research are available at www.chem.utoronto.ca/staff/THOMPSON
Biographical Note for Michael Thompson:
Professor Michael Thompson obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wales, UK and his PhD in analytical chemistry from McMaster University. Following a period as Science Research Council PDF at Swansea University he was appointed Lecturer in Instrumental Analysis at Loughborough University. He then moved to the University of Toronto where he is now Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry. He has held a number of distinguished research posts including the Leverhulme Fellowship at the University of Durham and the Science Foundation Ireland E.T.S Walton Research Fellowship at the Tyndall National Institute, Cork City.
He is recognized internationally for his pioneering work over many years in the area of research into new biosensor technologies and the surface chemistry of biochemical and biological entities. He has made major contributions to the label-free detection of immunochemical and nucleic acid interactions and surface behavior of cells using ultra high frequency acoustic wave physics. Recently, scanning Kelvin nanoprobe detection has been introduced which offers the multiplexed detection of biochemical phenomena.
Thompson has served on the Editorial Boards of a number of major international journals and is currently on the Publishing Board of Directors o f the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK. He has been awarded many prestigious international prizes for his research including The Robert Boyle Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the E.W.R. Steacie Award of the CSC. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1999.
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Four Northern Virginia men, two of them private contractors and two of them employees of the Army Corps of Engineers, were charged in the District of Columbia with a conspiracy involving more than $20 million in bribes and kickback payments and the planned steering of a $780 million government contract to a favored contractor.
Arrested on Oct. 4 were Kerry F. Khan, 53, of Alexandria, Va.; his son, Lee A. Khan, 30, of Fairfax, Va.; Michael A. Alexander, 55, of Woodbridge, Va.; and Harold F. Babb, 60, of Sterling, Va. The elder Khan and Alexander are federal contract officers.
Their alleged scheme, which dates back to 2007, involved funneling more than $45 million to a favored company and padding invoices with fraudulent expenses totaling some $20 million, which was split by the four defendants. According to the indictment, Babb facilitated the conspiracy using subcontractors awarded through his position as director of contracts at EyakTek, an Alaska native-owned small business headquartered in Dulles, Va.
EyakTek, whose website says it consistently has been among the top 100 federal contractors, was the prime contractor for two major Army Corps of Engineers information technology awards: the Technology for Insfrastructure, Geospatial and Environmental Requirements contract and the Contingency Operations Readiness Engineering and Support contract.
The company on Tuesday announced that Babb's employment had been terminated. "EyakTek is cooperating fully with the federal government in its investigation," said Rod Worl, chief executive officer of the Eyak Corp. and president of Eyak Technology. "Eyak and its shareholders will not tolerate this type of conduct by anyone employed by or associated with an Eyak company."
The Sept. 16 indictment, which was presented to a grand jury in May and unsealed on Tuesday, was a multiagency effort, involving the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, the FBI's Washington Field Office, the inspector general for the Small Business Administration, the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, the Internal Revenue Service's criminal investigations unit and the Army's Criminal Investigation Command's major procurement fraud unit.
That team's takedown also included confiscation of 29 bank accounts, three luxury vehicles and seven high-end watches, according to a Justice news release. Officials also began forfeiture proceedings for 16 properties, 14 in Virginia, one in West Virginia, and one in Florida.
If convicted, Kerry Khan and Alexander face up to 40 years in prison, Babb up to 35 years, and Lee Khan up to 25 years.
A spokesman for the Army Corps of Engineers said in a statement that the agency "takes these allegations and the integrity of the contracting process very seriously.
"We hold all of our employees to the highest standards of conduct," the statement continued. "The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been cooperating with the FBI and other federal investigating agencies to uncover this alleged scheme to defraud the U.S. government."
In addition, the Corps "has initiated appropriate disciplinary actions with respect to the individuals involved," the spokesman said. "Following established agency procedures, USACE is working with the U.S. Army Procurement Fraud Office of The Judge Advocate General's Office to suspend the contractors and individuals involved. We are coordinating with Department of the Army officials to ensure appropriate contracting and other safeguards are in place throughout the agency."
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., who has conducted hearings on the contract assistance program for Alaska native corporations, said in a statement, "The criminal charges filed in connection with this brazen contract fraud are testimony to the problems with large no-bid contracts that Alaska native corporations are allowed to enjoy at the expense of American taxpayers.
"For several years I've been crusading against the large loopholes in our contracting laws that allow waste, abuse and -- as these charges show -- fraud," she said. "The Alaska native corporations should compete for these large contracts and further should not be allowed to 'front' for other corporations that are actually doing the work. Congratulations to the inspectors general who found this fraud. Government auditors are the best investment the taxpayers can make."
Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., chairman of the House Small Business Committee, also was effusive. "Bribery, kickbacks and pass-through contracts will not be tolerated -- crooked contractors and corrupt public officials cannot be allowed to steal $20 million from hardworking taxpayers," he said in a statement. "The integrity of the federal procurement system needs to be protected so that the public has confidence in government contracts and small businesses have every opportunity to compete. I am pleased that the system worked."
Scott Amey, general counsel for the nonprofit Project on Government Oversight, told Government Executive the indictment "certainly raises ongoing concerns about oversight of ANCs and the government's practices in overseeing and administering contracts. The focus needs to be placed on quality contracting, not only speed, to ensure that taxpayer dollars aren't lining pockets at the expense of government missions."
Stan Soloway, president and chief executive officer of the Professional Services Council, said, "if these allegations are true, it's totally inexcusable and I hope they throw the book at them." Based on what is known so far, the fact that the parent company is Alaska native-owned "doesn't seem that significant," he added. "If a small group of people is determined to rip off the taxpayers and is really intent on committing a crime, then they will find ways to get around the rules. We have a tough oversight system and shouldn't have to rethink it."


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In less than a week, Americans will go to the polls to choose a new president – and for the first time, one of the major party candidates is a woman. In episode 07 of Brooklyn Historical Society's podcast Flatbush + Main, co-hosts Zaheer Ali and Julie Golia consider the important legacies left by several of Brooklyn's female politicians, and the intersectional nature of gender and politics in this incredibly diverse borough. They learn about the remarkable career of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm from historian Zinga Fraser, and draw connections between Chisholm's politics and today's political landscape. In their explorations of the papers of NAACP staffer Richetta Randolph, they expand definitions of what constitutes political work. In "Voices of Brooklyn," they listen to influential activist Elsie Richardson describe her interactions with Robert Kennedy during his 1965 visit to the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant. Finally, they welcome BHS Manager of Teacher and Learning Alex Tronolone, who plugs BHS's Election Day Professional Development programming for New York City's K-12 teachers. For complete show notes, go to brooklynhistory.org/flatbush-main. Continue reading
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My ancestors all come from Denbighshire, North Wales. Some emigrated to Patagonia in 1886 and a few to America, which I am still trying to follow up.
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Former UMass Amherst chancellor Randolph Bromery dead at 87
Randolph William Bromery, a distinguished geologist who ushered in a new age of diversity at the University of Massachusetts Amherst during his tenure as chancellor, died on Tuesday in Danvers. He was 87.
Bromery served as Amherst's chancellor from 1971-1979. After leaving the school, the career educator went on to lead Westfield State University, Springfield College, and Roxbury Community College, a statement from UMass Amherst said.
"Randolph Bromery was a pioneering scientist and educator whose legacy still resonates daily at UMass Amherst,'' said current Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy. "He worked diligently to expand educational opportunities for black students in the 1970s.''
Bromery was born in 1926 in segregated Cumberland, Md. to Lawrence Randolph and Edith Edmonson Bromery.
"As a young teen-ager, it nearly drove me to the brink of insanity when I witnessed these frequent patronizing and condescending verbal exchanges between my father and his so-called white liberal employers and other white residents,'' he wrote in 2004.
After enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Bromery went on to earn a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Howard University, a master's degree in geology and geophysics from American University, and a Ph.D in geology and oceanography from Johns Hopkins University, the school said.
He joined the Amherst faculty in 1967 and taught geology until 1970 when he was appointed to be the first vice chancellor of student affairs, the school said.
When Bromery entered the university, he was one of just seven African American faculty members out of 1,000 and only 36 of the 14,000 students who attended the school were African American, the school said.
He helped found the Committee for the Collegiate Education of Black Students, a program designed to recruit black students to the school. And in 2000 he and his wife Cecile established a fund to help minority students pursue degrees in geosciences, the school said.
Bromery received nine honorary degrees, served on the board of eight major corporations and as president of the Geological Society of America, and was honored as the National Academy of Science's Outstanding Black Scientist in 1997, the school said.
Amherst is planning a memorial service in the spring, but calling hours will be held for Bromery at Douglass Funeral Service, located at 87 North Pleasant St., Amherst, on March 6 from 4-8 p.m.
Bromery is survived by his wife Cecile Bromery and children Keith M. of Tallahassee, Fla., Dennis R. of Amherst, David T. of Ellicott City, Md., and Christopher J. of Lynn, Carol Ann Thompson of Baltimore, Md., 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.


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10.28.07 Fast BreaksPosted by rtmsf on October 28th, 2007
We're counting down – just over one week until the first tipoffs…
- Didn't Coach K wait a couple of years after winning B2B titles before using the back excuse? Whatsup Billy D, we realize your team is young, but come on!
- Georgia's Dennis Felton is officially screwed – he just kicked leading scorer Takais Brown off the team. AOL Fanhouse wonders why UGa players are being charged $10 cashmoney for missing classes – we wonder the same thing.
- One week later, Mizzou's Darryl Butterfield is at it again.
- Bill Self is in tight with half of the top 15 in the class of 09… will they beat Bucknell in 2011?
- More brilliance from BBall Prospectus – how similar is one player to another?
- Faustian bargains – why you should never marry a rival fan.
- Plissken takes a sensible look at why student-athletes shouldn't be paid for their services.
- Will Kentucky build a new Rupp Arena?
- Duke and Carolina have special water needs.
- Speaking of special needs, Basketball Times chose Duke as the top program of the last decade.
- We don't even know what to make of this ridiculous thing.
- Preseason Materials by Conference –
- Is the ACC going to have another "down" year?
- Could be a tough year ahead for Va Tech.
- The Grey Lady breaks down the league.
- Luke Winn spends a day at NC State.
- Big East –
- Georgetown and Louisville are the co-favorites – the Fanhouse and Jeff Goodman have the scoop.
- Turns out that it's actually better when Syracuse is unranked to start the season.
- Pitt freshman Darnell Dodson leaves school.
- Big 10 –
- Sometimes I dream… that he was me… like Mike… if I could be like Mike…
- Goodman reports that Matt Painter at Purdue is probably going to start three freshmen.
- Seth Davis is high on Michigan St.
- Ohio St. knows how to make money with sports.
- We can't help but root for Tyler Smith at Tennessee after reading this story.
- Notes from SEC Media Days.
- Billy Gillispie's already dealing with a lot of injuries in his first month at UK.
- One of those injuries is not Patrick Patterson's heart.
- SEC:TGTBTD on Takais Brown's dismissal and their pick for COY.
- Others –
- The long road back for Josh Heytvelt.
- Xavier is the runaway favorite in the A10.
- Nevada's Mark Fox deals with losing two NBA players from his roster.
- Luke Winn checks in on Mark Turgeon at Texas A&M.
- Andy Glockner chronicles the rise of Air Force.
- Rivals is working through the top 25 storylines of the season.
- We Suck at Sports notes some season preview tidbits.
- Gary Parrish argues with his readers over his preseason picks.


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Leaked Images of Assassin's Creed Unity Feature Old Parisian Setting
Newly leaked screenshots of the next title in the Assassin's Creed series depict the streets of Paris and a brand new member of the Assassin Order.
Thanks to Kotaku, we have learned that one of the next Assassin's Creed titles that will be arriving this fall is going by the code-name "Unity." Based on Kotaku's leaked screenshots of the title (provided below), we know that this entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise will be taking place in Paris sometime in the 1800s, and could take place during the French Revolution. The images depict famous Parisian locations such as the Notre Dame and the Seine River (which flows throughout Paris).
Unity is reportedly being developed for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and is believed to be out in the fall. Another Assassin's Creed title, which is allegedly code-named "Comet," is being developed the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 separately. Ubisoft has previously stated that it already has three upcoming Assassin's Creed titles in development, and we can't wait to see more information about the other two. Stay tuned as we will continue to provide more updates on these new entries of the Assassin's Creed series as more information becomes available.


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The eyes are the windows of the soul, they give away our emotions and our interest. Maintaining good eye contact is an art. It is commonly misunderstood that more eye contact is always better, but this is not always the case. There is a delicate balance to maintaining your direction of your gaze into the other person's eyes and breaking that contact for brief intervals. Too much eye contact can be intimidating, too little may imply a lack of interest or lack of self-confidence.
As you can see, how and when you use eye contact can be an important form of non-verbal communication. It can be used to express interest and open a channel of understanding between two people. However, the length and intensity of eye contact can change its meaning. Also, different cultures can interpret eye contact in their own unique ways and there are certain socially accepted norms that vary across the globe. Seem complicated? It can be.
Eye Contact around the World:
For us in the U.S., eye contact is always said to be important. If you maintain good eye contact with someone, it displays you are confident and in control. But how much is too much? Or too little? Have you ever met those people who take eye contact to the extreme? They stand a little too close, giving you a long, purposeful gaze that can last minutes without release? At what point does 'good eye contact' cross over to just plain creepy?
According to frequently referenced experiments by Argyle and Dean, direct eye to eye contact should typically last 3 to 10 seconds, anything lasting longer than 10 seconds sets a mood for uneasiness and anxiety. (source 1) Also, the amount of eye contact has a direct relation to the physical distance between the two people. Therefore, if you are sitting or standing closer to someone, there seems to be less direct eye contact then if you were more than a few feet away from them which makes sense. It is logical that if you were five or six feet away from them that you would want to relay your feelings of interest and attention to what they are saying through well-maintained eye contact. On the flip side, if you are in very close proximity to someone, intense direct eye contact could be taken a variety of wrong ways including flirtation or the desire to intimidate, dominate or overrule that person. This might cause anxiety and produce an uncomfortable feeling to the recipient.
The etiquette of eye contact in France, Spain, Germany and other European countries is similar to the rules we discussed above in the United States. However, in some cultures, direct eye contact can be considered aggressive, confrontational, rude or even disrespectful. This is traditionally the case in Asian, Indian, African and most Latin-American cultures. In these areas, avoiding or using minimal eye contact with others can be thought of as a sign of respect and keeping peace with those who 'out-rank' you such as your elders, teachers or bosses. In the Muslim world, a man maintaining eye contact with another man is a sign of trustworthiness and honesty, however, women and men usually use minimal eye contact or avoid it altogether. (source 2) Travelers to other countries, particularly on business, should take it upon themselves to learn about cultural norms in the country they are visiting so that they can better communicate with people there without any misunderstandings.
Eye Contact and the Brain:
But why are the eyes so important, why are they so tied to our emotions? The answer lies in the brain. Social interaction and communication areas of the brain are stimulated and set off by direct eye contact. These areas are often referred to as the 'social brain.' (source 3) It is almost like direct eye contact is the key which turns on the socializing engine in the brain. And this is something that is innate in humans, we are built this way. It has been proven that "sensitivity to eye contact is present even in newborns" (source 3) and "neuroimaging studies have also demonstrated that eye contact modulates cortical activation in infants as young as 4 months of age." (source 3). It appears that babies seek out and direct their attention towards a person who is giving them direct eye contact, finding it pleasing to them.
In other species, such as dogs, direct eye contact is interpreted as a challenge and can result in aggressive behavior but in humans, it is favorable. "Some researchers argue that the depigmentation of the human sclera, which does not exist in other primate species, has evolved for effective communication and social interaction based on eye contact." (source 3) So obviously, we are built to detect and seek out eye contact from others and it can automatically stimulate a whole host of emotions based on how it is interpreted by the perceiver.
Concluding Thoughts:
Practicing the art of good eye contact is a nice idea but it is always best to be yourself. Read the situation and use the other person's behavior as feedback to determine how much eye contact to give. Do what feels comfortable for you and what seems to be most comfortable for the other person. Eye contact demonstrates self-confidence, a willingness to listen and is an important part of body language so practice using it to better convey your emotions, ideas and opinions in a positive, friendly way. Doing so can take your communication and social interaction skills to the next level.


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The Orioles placed right-hander Pedro Strop on the 15-day disabled list before Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a lower back strain and recalled right-hander Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk.
Strop, who is 0-2 with a 6.11 ERA in 17 2/3 innings this season, has struggled to regain the form that made him a reliable setup man for the Orioles for the majority of last season. He allowed five runs over his past five relief appearances and walked five with two strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings during that span.
"I was just thinking about myself and my career and what is the best for me at this time," Strop said after Saturday's game. "I finally got to the point where I thought, 'OK, this has got to be fixed before it gets worse and instead of being out 15 days, I'm out for two months.' So I prefer to get it fixed now. That was my thought."
Strop said his back has bothered him for at least a couple weeks, but he wouldn't blame the injury for his recent rocky outings.
"I don't want to say that," Strop said when asked if the injury has something to do with his struggles. "But sometimes you have something going on and your body, something there is not right. I was worried and thinking about it, but I don't want to say that my performance was because of that."
Strop allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion in the Orioles' 12-6 loss to Toronto on Thursday in his last outing. He also allowed two runs in two-thirds of an inning in his previous appearance, suffering the loss in a 6-4 defeat in 10 innings to the New York Yankees on Monday.
The move is retroactive to Friday, so Strop can return as early as June 8. The move allows the Orioles to send Strop to the minor leagues for a rehab assignment. They wouldn't have been able to send him down if he was healthy because Strop is out of minor league options.
"It just never seemed to resolve completely," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said of Strop's injury. "I think we're just trying to completely take care of it. Hopefully it will be to the point where he can start throwing some before too long. It might be good for him in the long run."
Johnson arrived in Toronto this morning after taking a 6 a.m. flight from Philadelphia. Norfolk was playing an hour away from there, in Allentown, Pa., so Johnson left around 2:45 a.m. to head to the airport.
Johnson pitched 2 2/3 innings Saturday, allowing two runs and three hits, but he struck out five of the 12 batters he faced.
Work paying off for Machado
The dazzling defensive plays that third baseman Manny Machado has made on the unpredictable Rogers Centre artificial turf this week are difficult to miss, but what few people see is the work Machado does before games to prepare for playing at different ballparks.
Before the Orioles' first game in Toronto, Machado took extra grounders at third base to get used to the bounces off the turf. He traditionally spends at least 15 minutes before each game -- most players take about 10 minutes on grounders before games -- taking different types of ground balls to familiarize himself with a new field.
"He's a talented dude," said Orioles infield coach Bobby Dickerson, who worked with Machado closely last season to prepare him for his transition from shortstop to third base. "He's just a naturally good infielder. The pregame work definitely prepares him for what the field is doing and how balls look. He won't be surprised during the game. When you come to a new field, you want to change your depths and look at the balls. He does that without having to cattle prod him."
At the Rogers Centre, Machado has learned that balls that would normally roll to the cut of the infield grass at other ballparks give a high unsteady bounce off the turf, so he needs to stay back more. He has fielded balls with different spins, so he won't be surprised on a bad hop.
"A lot of factors come into it," Machado said. "Once you step onto that field, you have to know every aspect to it. That first day you're out there for [batting practice], you just get used to it and try to catch as many grounders that first day as you can.
"You just let it happen," Machado said. "Like Bobby D. says, you've got to catch the ball first and then you make the out. That's what I've been doing, catching it first, securing the ball first and then after that, you can just throw it wherever you need to do it to get the out."
Hardy getting in a groove
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, whose batting average had dropped to .188 on May 2, has hit safely in 18 of 20 games since then, raising his average to .240.
After going 2-for-4 with a two-run single in the first inning Saturday, Hardy has five RBIs in his past two games.
"Doing better," Hardy said. "I'm definitely not paying attention to all those numbers and stuff like that, but I definitely feel a little bit more comfortable, and it's showing a little bit."
Hardy's two-run single gave the Orioles a 3-0 lead in the first inning. On Friday, he hit a three-run homer in the first inning that gave the team a 3-0 lead.
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Machado's streak of five straight road games with three or more hits was snapped on Saturday. He was 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and a run scored. ... Nick Markakis extended his season-high hitting streak to 10 games. ... With his 17th double of the season in Saturday's win, 33 of Chris Davis' 57 hits this season have been for extra bases. ... After committing two errors Saturday, the Orioles have now made two errors in two of the first three games in Toronto after entering the series with two two-error games all season.


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Stand-up comic Michael McIntyre is getting his own chatshow on BBC1 later this year.
The funnyman, one of the biggest draws on the live comedy circuit, will interview a trio of celebrity guests in each of the six 45-minute shows.
He said: "From my very first conversation I remember thinking, 'This should be televised'. Well now the British Broadcasting Corporation has made my dream a reality.
"I am overwhelmingly excited about meeting and having fun with my favourite celebrated people on The Michael McIntyre Chat Show."
McIntyre, who got his big break at the 2006 Royal Variety Performance and hosted the show four years later, is a regular on the BBC with shows including Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.
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EXHIBIT: Music
The most significant endeavor of the time was . . . the song festival of the North American Saengerbund, held [in Indianapolis] from September 3-6, 1867, with almost 1000 out-of-town singers attending . . . . The festival was a great triumph in all respects: artistically, socially, as well as financiallyand not only for the organizing Verein but also for the entire city. The profit amounted to nearly $2,400 of which $1,280 were donated to the German-English school and $400 each to the German Relief Society and the "Indianapolis Benevolent Society."
After the enormous efforts in conjunction with organizing the song festival in 1867, the [Maennerchor] underwent a period of exhaustion which is excusable considering the circumstances. Moreover, changing conductors repeatedly must have had a negative influence on the activities of the Verein. . . . In the fall of 1873 Max Leckner took over the musical directorship of the Verein . . . . Under the skilled direction of its conductor, the Maennerchor made considerable progress and organized a series of big concerts at the Academy of Music, often in conjunction with the Philharmonic Society which had been in existence for some years. . . . [In 1878] the Maennerchor rented the building on 337 East Washington Street which had so far served as City Hall. The building committee . . . had the rooms changed to suit their needs, and on March 27 and 28 the new home of the Verein was festively opened. . . .
Max Leckner . . . was followed by Alex[ander] Ernestinoff from St. Louis, and after he resigned in 1882 the Verein was lucky to obtain the services of a musician well known in the city, Carl Barus from Cincinnati, who had already conducted the first song festival in Indianapolis 24 years ago. . . . Under his direction the first May Music Festival took place at Tomlinson Hall. Its great artistic success encouraged the organizers to do a big music festival every year. . . . The concerts, entertainment evenings, and excursions [hosted by the Maennerchor] were very well attended by passive members and friends of the Verein. The Maennerchor also risked organizing big masked balls instead of dull, trite masquerades, but these were quite costly undertakings. . . . After serving as conductor for 14 years, Carl Barus resigned his position. . . . [He] was succeeded after a couple of months by Alexander Ernestinoff as director of the Maennerchor.
In the summer of 1896 the board of directors of the [Socialer Turnverein ] invited the Maennerchor to use the existing and planned space in [The German House, or Das Deutsche Haus, the Turnverein's new headquarters]. The trustees of the Maennerchor, however, could not come to an agreement with the board, and thus the negotiations were dropped.
As a result the Maennerchor signed a ten-year lease with the owner of their hall. Extensive structural changes now began in the hall, and the Verein took it upon itself to furnish the rooms out of its own pocket. . . . The Maennerchor's most outstanding patron was John P. Frenzel, . . . a patron of the arts and a great lover of music. . . . The newly renovated hall opened its doors on Saturday, September 25, 1897 . . . . [When this hall also became too small, a] lot was bought at Michigan and Illinois streets, and the stately edifice [designed by Adolf Scherrer] was completed by 1907.
[Today the Indianapolis Maennerchor remains one of the oldest continuously active singing societies in the United States.]
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolas Maduro's government on Monday gave three U.S. Embassy officials 48 hours to leave the country, accusing the Obama administration of siding with student protesters that Venezuela accuses of inciting violence.
The announcement by Foreign Minister Elias Jaua came amid fears that renewed clashes could erupt Tuesday when both pro- and anti-government activists hold demonstrations in the capital.
Jaua said the senior U.S. consular officers were trying to infiltrate Venezuelan universities, the hotbed of the recent unrest, under the cover of doing visa outreach. Repeating charges by Maduro, who has expelled American diplomats twice before, Jaua said the U.S. is conspiring with opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez and student activists in an attempt to oust the socialist president.
The U.S. denied the charges, and is expressing concern about rising violence that led to three deaths last week during anti-government demonstrations and about the government's attempts to block peaceful protests.
Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday that Lopez's arrest would have a "chilling effect" on Venezuelans' right to free expression.
More than 1,000 students, who have spent the past week on the streets alternating between peaceful protests by day and battles with police at night, marched on Monday to Venezuela's telecommunications regulator to demand it lift all restrictions on the news media's coverage of the unfolding political crisis. There were no reports of new disturbances.
Several journalists have been harassed and detained. Colombia's news channel NTN24 was taken off cable television while covering protests Wednesday that ended in a battle between student demonstrators and security forces backed by armed pro-government militias.
Three people were killed during those clashes last week — two students and a pro-government demonstrator. News videos and photographs taken at the time indicate at least one of the students was killed when pro-government militia members fired directly at protesters.
Maduro accuses Lopez of being behind the violence and of leading a "fascist" plot to overthrow him two months after his party's candidates won mayoral elections by a landslide. At a rally with thousands of supporters Saturday, Maduro dared Lopez, a Harvard-educated former mayor, to turn himself in after a court ordered his arrest on charges ranging from homicide to vandalism of public property.
Lopez said he doesn't fear going to jail to defend his beliefs. In a video message Sunday, he called on supporters to march with him in white shirts Tuesday to the Interior Ministry, where he'll deliver a petition demanding the government protect citizens' rights to peacefully protest.
"I haven't committed any crime," said Lopez, who hasn't been seen in public since a Wednesday night news conference after the bloodshed. "If there is a decision to legally throw me in jail I'll submit myself to this persecution."
To avoid another violent clash, Lopez aides have rerouted their Tuesday protest away from the central plaza in Caracas where a competing march of pro-government oil workers will take place.
Maduro called for the Tuesday march by supporters in a televised address Sunday in which he accused the U.S. of trying to stir up unrest to regain dominance of South America's largest oil producer.
As evidence to support those claims, Jaua on Monday presented what he said was a series of emails from embassy officials from 2009-11 soliciting funding from Washington to support student groups in Venezuela. He said more recent communications also exist, but are under wraps during an investigation.
The three expelled officials — Breeann Marie McCusker, Jeffrey Gordon Elsen and Kristofer Lee Clark — all enjoyed the rank of second secretary, and two of them were vice consuls, Jaua said.
In Washington, the State Department said it hadn't received any formal notification of the expulsions. It said reports that the U.S. is helping organize protests are "baseless and false" and called on the Venezuelan government to engage the opposition in "meaningful dialogue."
Associated Press writers Fabiola Sanchez and Andrew Rosati contributed to this report.


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Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept Reveals Futuristic TechnologyPosted in News on April 15, 2014
Land Rover has just unveiled its new Discovery Vision Concept SUV in New York aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space museum in Manhattan alongside a scale model of the Virgin Galactic spacecraft to signify their new partnership with Virgin Galactic. The Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept SUV speaks loud and clear about the direction that Land Rover is headed towards in the future. The Discovery nameplate will no longer be exclusive to a single SUV but will instead be turning into a whole lineup of vehicles with innovative versatility and capability features as well as pioneering technologies from the Jaguar Land Rover advanced research division.
The Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept SUV will be a stand-alone model for 2015 but will transform over time into a range of all-new Discovery vehicles. Land Rover's plan is to redefine the brand's approach to premium and capable SUVs. One thing you'll notice is that the stepped up roof that has given the Discovery (LR4 in North America) it's distinct iconic look is still employed in this new concept.
Make no mistake though, the Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept SUV is filled with highly advanced technology from Smart Glass technology and Gesture Recognition Control to Remote Control Drive.
The Next-generation Human-Machine Interface (HMI) technology creates an immersive multimedia experience for all occupants. The Smart Glass can display information along the entire greenhouse. Gesture Recognition Control technology enables you to control various functions, including the doors, indicators, headlamps and seat-back screens.
By far one of the most impressive advanced technologies has to be the Remote Control Drive feature which enables the driver to maneuver the car at extremely low speeds while not actually seated inside via wireless control. Remote Control Drive has various useful applications both on- and off-road, from coupling a trailer, to external spotting during extreme off-roading.
One of the Advanced technologies that the Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept SUV has is the next-generation Terrain Response system which includes the innovative "Transparent Hood" heads-up display system which offers an unimpeded view of the ground immediately ahead, greatly increasing visibility. The hood isn't really transparent but the effect is achieved via the use of cameras fitted below the grille which feed video to the Heads-Up Display integrated into the windshield. While traversing challenging terrain, the imagery can be projected onto the windshield, so that it appears as if the vehicle's hood is, in effect, transparent.
Another trick technology used in the Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept is the Laser Terrain Scanning system which utilizes infrared lasers emitted from the front fog-lamps to continuously scan the terrain being traversed, and renders a contour map on the high-definition instrument cluster display. This mapping can be paired with the All-Terrain Coach guidance system to chart out a path and assist the driver in navigating it.
Lasers are also used by the next-generation Wade Aid sensory system to measure the depth of water before the vehicle enters it, and inform the driver of the feasibility of the intended wading maneuver. This is especially important when navigating water crossings that can be deceivingly deep.
An All-Terrain Progress Control enables semi-autonomous off-road driving at a steady speed across varying terrain.
Visibility has also been greatly enhanced in all conditions with the powerful daylight illumination of the laser headlamps, which feature intelligent object tracking and beam-dipping to improve driver safety. Navigating tight maneuvers is made easier with visual assistance from Laser Referencing, which utilizes visible lasers to project markings, symbols and imagery onto ground surfaces.
Inside the Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept SUV you'll find a whole host of new innovations such as seats that can fold flat or slide forward or back via the touchscreen menu. On top of that, the Discovery Vision Concept can be converted from its standard seven-seat to a multitude of configurations and if you need more cargo space, you can still detach the seats and carry them away. You'll also find roller-style luggage that is seamlessly integrated into the vehicle doors.
One thing's for sure, Land Rover is looking well ahead into the future of the premium luxury SUV market and will no doubt be pioneering new and great technologies into its future vehicles. The Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept SUV will debut publicly at the 2014 New York Auto Show on April 16 but we're giving you an exclusive look at this futuristic SUV that is meant to live in both the civilized world as well as the wild and treacherous backcountry!


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Charlotte Moore, who's been acting BBC1 Controller since Danny Cohen's promotion to Director of Television this April, has been officially confirmed for the position. She's been with the BBC since 2006, and has hitherto specialised in documentaries, overseeing all such programmes for the Corporation since 2012. Moore remarked, "Running BBC One is the most exciting and creative job in television and I'm honoured to be taking over as the new controller." Director General Tony Hall commented that "This is a very critical appointment. I was really excited by Charlotte's ideas and vision, they have a boldness and originality that is absolutely what the channel should offer." Digital Spy says that her salary will be £240,000.
"Doctor Who" being a BBC1 flagship, the Radio Times reports that she'll be "overseeing" the November 50th anniversary celebrations. Perhaps her documentary background means that we'll be seeing more of an educational bent on programmes? You can read some articles of hers for the "About the BBC" blog here.
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Charlotte Moore confirmed as BBC1 Controller
By Dorothy Ail at 18:22
Labels: 11th Doctor , 2013 , 50th Anniversary celebrations , BBC
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This scares me, is she against narrative fiction? I fear she may be one of our ememies...
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6 crucial credit questions you should know answers to
If you hardly glance at your account statements, remember just in the nick of time to send off minimum payments and can't truly say you have a firm grasp on your future financial goals, it's time to ask yourself some tough questions about your credit.
"People need to understand that their finances impact their quality of life. It can affect your relationships -- money struggles are often a cause of divorce -- not to mention that financial stresses can affect productivity at work or even take its toll on your health," says Denise Winston, author of "Money Starts Here! Your Practical Guide to Survive and Thrive in Any Economy." That's why, she says, it's worthwhile to spend the time to keep your finances in focus.
Need help in focusing? Ask yourself these six crucial credit questions.
1. How much do I owe?
You need to have a handle on all of your debt in order to stay in control of it and put a pay-off plan in place. "It's important to keep an eye on your total balances," says accountant and National CPA Financial Literacy Commission member Kelley C. Long. "From an emotional perspective, it's so you can keep yourself in check. And from a practical standpoint, you don't want to go over your limit and be charged any fees."
Remember, debt includes not only revolving balances such as credit cards, but also car loans, personal loans, home mortgages and any debt owed to family and friends. Winston recommends charting out all of those items at least once per year, if not more often. "Stacking it up and looking at it, and taking the time to run those numbers gives you a clear picture of exactly what your financial debt burden is," she says.
What is my debt costing me?
Beyond your balances owed, Long recommends looking at all of your statements, and adding up the total amount of interest you accrue in a given month. "Seeing that number can be a boost of motivation to stick to those goals you set," she says.
Mathematically, it makes the most financial sense to work toward paying off your highest interest account first, says Long. "While paying the minimum on lower interest accounts, pay as much as possible on the highest interest rate account until it's paid off. Then you can move to the next highest, and so on," she says.
Another option is the "debt snowball" plan, made popular by financial author Dave Ramsey, in which you pay off the lowest balance first. "Some people want to feel a sense of accomplishment quicker and faster, so they like the motivation of paying the smallest debt off first," says Ornella Grosz, author of "Moneylicious: A Financial Clue for Generation Y."
Whichever route you take, stick to it, and you'll whittle the amount of monthly interest you pay.
How much of my income goes toward debt?
The rule of thumb used by banking institutions when they evaluate potential borrowers is that your total debt payments (including your home loan, car payments, student loans, credit cards, etc.) should not exceed 36 percent of your monthly gross earnings, says Long. "The most useful way to use that number is if you're considering taking on more debt. You want to make sure you're not overextending yourself," she says.
And, if you're approaching or exceeding that number, take it as a sign you need to buckle down with a serious debt reduction plan.
4. Do
I have a healthy credit mix?
Not all credit is created equal in the eyes of potential lenders and the credit bureaus. In fact, 10 percent of your credit score is based on the mix of credit you carry. Lenders want to see you can handle different types of credit -- mortgages, auto loans, credit cards -- and you should watch your credit mix as well.
Stacking it up and looking at it, and taking the time to run those numbers gives you a clear picture of exactly what your financial debt burden is.
|-- Denise Winston
Author, "Money Starts Here!"
"Debt that is used to acquire something that will last longer than it will take to pay for it is generally considered 'good' debt. For example, in theory, students loans are good debt because you'll earn income for longer than it will take to pay off," Long says.
On the other hand, carrying a high credit card balance resulting from pricey restaurant meals and retail splurges isn't viewed as the most responsible way to utilize credit.
5. What's my total credit limit?
When it comes to credit cards, it's important to know what your balances are in relationship to the total amount of credit available. "The closer your total balance is to your credit limit, the worse it's going to affect your credit score," says Long. Credit bureaus weigh debt utilization (the amount of available credit you are using) heavily when determining your score. "You want to try to keep your balances to 30 percent or less of your total credit limit" on each card," says Long.
If your credit card doesn't have a high credit limit to begin with, it's not too difficult to end up with a high ratio, says Ornella Grosz, author of "Moneylicious: A Financial Clue for Generation Y." The key is to pay off your credit card balance each month, she says. Another strategy is to call your creditor and ask for a higher credit limit to lower your utilization. This tactic works only if your credit isn't in good standing.
6. What's my credit score?
Most people tend to think only about their credit scores when they are in the market for a home or a car. However, Winston says, your credit score is used for more than borrowing money. "A lot of employers use it in background checks; landlords look at it in order to rent to you and insurance companies look at it to see what your premium should be," she says.
Since your credit report's information generates your credit scores, you should exercise your right to obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) each year at AnnualCreditReport.com. Go over each report carefully: A February 2013 Federal Trade Commission study on credit reports found 21 percent of credit reports contain at least one error.
Reviewing your credit report also can protect against identity theft, says Winston. Finding errors early will allow you to nip fraudulent activity before it snowballs and fix creditor errors that can take time to dispute -- time you may not have if you're applying for a loan soon.
Getting your scores will cost a minimal fee (about $20 each from MyFICO.com). FICO scores range from 300-850, with the best interest rates reserved for those with a 760 or higher score, according to MyFICO.com. Scores in the low 700s are considered good. People whose scores dip into the low 600s are considered to be high-risk borrowers.
While you'll certainly never have all of the answers when it comes to managing your money in the best way possible, the more credit clarity you have, the better prepared you'll be to fulfill your financial goals.
See related: 7 low-cost ways to get financially organized, 4 last-ditch, high-cost loans to avoid
- How to ?KonMari? your finances – Personal finance experts see value in embracing Netflix star Marie Kondo's organization method in managing your money. Here are five tips for making sure your finances "spark joy." ...
- 7 tips for maximizing the use of credit cards in retirement – From picking the best perks to securing the right credit limit, here's everything you need to know on how to use credit cards in retirement ...
- Multilevel marketing: How selling your way out of debt can sink you deeper – Think multi-level marketing companies can dissolve your card debt? If you're not careful, you might end up owing even more ...


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Creed -- You Are Not Alone
There are nearly a million of us in the United States. Don't isolate yourselves.
December 31, 1982 (Revised January 12, 2009)
Maybe you have tested HIV-positive very recently; maybe you've known it for some time, but this is the first time you've reached out for information or support. You need to know that you are not alone. There are an estimated 1 million HIV-positive people in the United States.
Testing positive for HIV does not mean that you have AIDS, but HIV is probably the greatest threat to your life you have ever faced. This virus may remain inactive in your body for a long time, but it may not. If you are healthy now, you may still go on to develop some sort of health problems related to HIV. You may develop AIDS. There remain many uncertainties surrounding HIV, and though there is currently no "cure" for HIV infection, there are treatments. You need to learn what information is available and make informed choices about your health.
Many HIV-positive people now live fulfilling and happy lives. Many are healthy and show no symptoms of disease. Many choose to take treatments and drugs that promise to lengthen their lives. So, as serious as this is, there is hope. You do not have to look at testing HIV-positive as if you've been given a death sentence.
It's a good thing you found this out. As upsetting as testing positive may have been for you, you are better off knowing, so you can learn about HIV and decide what you want to do about it. The fact that you cared enough about yourself to get the HIV test and the fact that you are reading this magazine show that you are concerned about your health. So give yourself some credit. You have taken important first steps to take care of yourself, and you should be glad about it.
Years ago, those who tested HIV-positive had few places to turn for support. These people felt like they were hanging in limbo. Fortunately, much has changed. We know more about HIV now and many organizations have formed around the world to offer support and information to people living with this virus. Many have already faced the questions inherent in living with HIV, and many will follow. You don't have to face this by yourself. There are lots of hands reaching out to assist you.
Michael Slocum and Jim Lewis were editors of Body Positive. HIV/AIDS organizations around the world have reprinted "You Are Not Alone" in their own languages.
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FSR IT-A25 Amplifier
FSR IT-A25 Amplifier
Jun 8, 2011 12:22 PM
FSR IT-A25 Amplifier
FSR has announced that it will launch its new IT-A25 audio amplifiers, the latest addition to the company's Intelli-Tools family, at InfoComm 2011. Designed to deliver great performance and versatility at an affordable price, the two-model series is geared toward small-venue audio power applications such as boardrooms, houses of worship, control rooms, classrooms, libraries, and staging and rental organizations. The IT-A25-M70 mono amp provides either a 4Ω-8Ω speaker output or a 70V line output at 25W RMS. The IT-A25 stereo amp delivers a 25W/CH output at 8Ω and can be bridged to drive a 4Ω load at 50W. Features include a signal sense trigger for sleep and wake up, music and alarm muting capability, optional mounts, external power supply, and clean full-range power. Both units include surface mounting brackets, self-adhesive rubber feet, and hardware as standard. Optional rack-mounting kits are also available.
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The Star Wars prequels brought great despair to many fans of the series as they went into the theater expecting a grown-up version of what they loved, instead witnessing a toddler's vision of action and adventure and, you know, people talking. I don't know about you (I can guess), but a metaphorical hole had formed in my heart next to the very real hole in my heart.
Then I watched Lost and I found the adult action/adventure/sci-fi/fantasy/mystery I was waiting for. I look forward to one day introducing my kids to Star Wars, like my father before me (OMG! That line's from Star Wars!). What do I look forward to more than that, though? Introducing them to Lost and wasting away entire days while my wife files for Lost (Sorry, I was going to say "divorce," but I just kept Lost-ing about Lost). My children will be well-adjusted. LOST is the new Star Wars, and you must bow to it and start watching it now, because you still have a month before the final season starts. You have one month, so says the coolest trailer for the show ever:
Influenced By...When George "I Am Writing Am Dialogues, Yes?" Lucas made the original trilogy, he was heavily influenced by Flash Gordon, Kurosawa films, comic books, the Wizard of Oz, and countless other things he loved from his childhood. When he made the prequels, he did not have any of those influences. All he did was try to make another Star Wars movie, and I have a sneaking suspicion that George "Mesa Racist" Lucas doesn't actually like Star Wars. Also, last time I checked, L. Frank Baum didn't spend a lot of time dealing with trade disputes or the magic bugs that live inside your blood (Some Wookiees).
Lost is influenced by many things, like the Wizard of Oz, The Prisoner, Twin Peaks and so on. However, Lost is mostly influenced by Star Wars. You have a couple Han Solos, a couple Luke Skywalkers, mystical forces at work, ghosts, siblings unaware they are siblings, mass extinction, good guys shooting guns out of bad guys' hands, bad guys shooting guns poorly, and enough father issues to make a Girls Gone Wild Criterion Collection.
And the comic relief? Instead of a gay robot and a much gayer robot, it's a Star Wars-referencing smile.
Sure he's cursed or whatever, but he's also fluent in over six million forms of the word "dude."
Influences On...Star Wars changed movies and essentially created the summer blockbuster. Whether that's a good thing (Jurassic Park) or a bad thing (Transformers and 108 other movies), there's no denying that Star Wars paved the way. Lost is perched to do the exact same thing for television, for better and worse. Our recent List-Off '09 pointed something very important out: Television has gotten noticeably stupider and smarter in the past ten years. The problem with all of the "smarter" shows is the fact that (although these shows introduced serialization, continuity, and PAYING ATTENTION TO television) all of these shows failed to deliver when crunch time arrived. Shows got over-the-top or they treaded water until they were mercy-killed because, even if you have continuing storylines, none of it matters if you don't know where your story ends or what's supposed to happen. Just ask George "Let's Have Padme Die Of A Broken Heart Instead Of Anakin Crushing Her To Death" Lucas.
From the inception of Lost, creators Damon Lindelof and J.J. Abrams (and Carlton Cuse) planned out their entire show from beginning to end. Yes, they've had to make changes due to issues with actors and time constraints, but the A-Z story has always been the same. In fact, in the middle of season 3, the writers of the show went to ABC and essentially cancelled themselves so they could tell their complete story and end it at an appropriate pace. After that deal, something AWESOME happened on the show and it got even better than it already was. "I have an amazing idea for a television show," someone might say in the future. "I know how it ends and it's epic and I can tell the whole story effectively in 4 seasons." "Make it 3 trilogies, do it out of order, and don't really..." A flannelled, bearded gentleman might respond. "Just don't do it well." Then that first person will talk to someone else and make a really tight, well-paced, complete story from the beginning. No filler episodes. No clip shows. No podracing.
"Now THIS is storytelling!"
FanboysAll fanboys are the same.
JokesThe best thing about Star Wars is how hilarious it is. I love it, but it's hilarious. Just ask Simon Pegg or Kevin Smith or ANY Star Wars fan/comedian. In fact, just go to YouTube and search for "funny star wars," then spend the next 5 days watching everything that pops up. Everyone's got at least one Star Wars joke. Here is the one I am choosing to show you, because I know you haven't seen it already. It's the same thing with Lost. Just ask Paul Scheer. And me: Feel free to check out 11 other musical Lost jokes I made last year, as well: JOKE! For those too lazy to sit down and watch TV, I am going to help you out by ruining the entire show for you. Starting next week, I will (probably) release a new spoiler-heavy song about Lost (with jokes) every week until it comes back on the air. Just to catch you up (with jokes). But... THERE IS STILL TIME! A Twitter-using person I know recently gave in and finally watched the show and tweeted it. Please notice that he finished 5 seasons in twelve days. You have one month to do what one insane person did in twelve days. Watch the whole series so far on Hulu. Don't let yourself down. Don't let George "Never Let You Down" Lucas down.
There are gaps in the fictional universe that multiply from one film to the next.
Most people have a pretty basic idea of what it's like to be a parent.
Given everything we know, there's cause to be worried about these movies.
Hollywood has taken the entirely wrong message from its box office receipts.
There's no shortage of downright absurd conspiracy theories out there.
Some days you just don't want to go to work.


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The Turtle Shell Bluetooth speaker offers portability and great sound
We've had the opportunity to test a lot of cool products over the years, and in particular I've put several different portable/wireless/Bluetooth speakers through the paces. Most of these products offer at least one or two cool features that make them appealing to a potential consumer, but the ones that wind up in the discard pile more often than not fail in the all-important category of sound quality. It doesn't matter how many unique options you offer, how sleek your design is or how hip your logo looks; if your portable speaker sounds like crap, all that other stuff is worthless.
Ah, but when you find a Bluetooth speaker with those unique options, sleek design, modern look, and a surprisingly deep and rich sound output? That's a speaker well worth owning. Measuring 5.5″x3.5″x2.5″ and weighing less than a pound, the super portable Turtle Shell wireless boombox from Outdoor Technology packs one heck of a punch. No flat, tiny sound from this little dynamo. The music playing from my iPhone through the Turtle Shell was crisp and deep with more than enough juice to kick an impromptu party into gear. Granted, this won't replace your proper stereo system, but it's not meant to. Instead, drop the Turtle Shell into your bag or even the pocket of your cargo pants whenever you head out the door, and you'll never leave your tunes behind.
While this little boombox easily passes the sound test, its most appealing feature is its portability, and not just because of its size. The Turtle Shell is the first Bluetooth-enabled speaker to offer a built-in threaded tripod mount that will allow you to mount the speaker to almost anything using the optional Turtle Claw all-purpose clamp. Simply attach the Turtle Claw to the bottom of this rugged and waterproof speaker and then mount it to your bike handles, your kayak, a baby stroller, whatever. Or attach a carabiner to the steel loop under the Turtle Shell and then hook it to your belt loop or jacket during just about any outdoor activity. Of course, the threaded base allows the speaker to be mounted onto any camera accessory, such as the mini tripod that I used to test the Turtle Shell while cleaning my office the other day.
A rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery offering up to 8-10 hours of playback, an integrated microphone for speakerphone functionality, and a Bluetooth range of up to 33 feet further enhance this speaker's versatility, and the integrated controls allow you to answer a call, play/pause your music, skip to the next track or just pump up the volume at the touch of a button. Plus, the Turtle Shell doesn't discriminate against non-Bluetooth devices, allowing you to plug in just about any device with the 3.5mm input jack. In other words, the possibilities are virtually endless with this awesome wireless speaker, making the Turtle Shell the perfect addition to any hiking expedition, bike tour, camping trip or anywhere else in need of some spontaneous tunes.
Want to get your own Turtle Shell and contribute to the speaker's introduction to the world? Head on over to Kickstarter, help launch the Turtle Shell by backing Outdoor Technology's project, and enjoy exclusive rewards that include Outdoor Technology gear, Turtle Claw mounting clamps and, of course, Turtle Shells in seven different colors.
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Description:Brocade 4Gb 20-Port SAN SwitchModule for IBM eServer BladeCenterPart Number(s)
Manufacturer Part# 32R1812
Overview:The Brocade 4 Gb SAN switch modules provide the integration of the Brocade fabric into the BladeCenter architecture. These SAN fabric switches deliver the advanced Brocade functions, performance, manageability, scalability, and security required by the most demanding SAQNs. Integration of SAN switching capabilities reduce complexity and increase SAN manageability.