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We created "Matt's Corner" as a place in the blog for us to entertain our fellow community members with a peak into the world of running a robot company. In this corner the posts mostly will wander off topic as I wax philosophical about small biz in America, colorful customers, and life in general. It is likely that this corner will have it's fair share of rants along the path of my slow descent into madness. Like I said, entertainment. Our pain is your lunch break laugh. But we should also take a moment to tell people what we love. So here we go, a list of what makes all the madness worth it.
A customer calls up that has already done research on the products and is asking informed questions to help make a decision. When you do this we love you to death. When you don't treat us like some kind of we-teach-people-electronics-for-free call center we have little floating hearts over our heads. The gentleman who called after hours one time asking about the Bioloid Premium kit and had already researched which controllers were compatible and what coding environments he might use. He got a discount on the spot just for being awesome.
We are at a conference or competition and we meet brilliant young kids who make us feel like the people who bitch about "kids these days…" just aren't meeting the right kids. Some of these youngins will blow you away with their enthusiasm and self gained knowledge. These kids make us feel like everything will be just fine with the following generations.
When we talk with teachers that are going the extra mile to bring robotics into the classroom (or after school clubs) to get their kids excited and involved. This kind of stuff makes our day. It is why we are building this company. Sometimes we hear from teachers who can't get the budget they need and buy stuff with their own money. We want to hug them through the phone.
When people understand that $11 for ordering something in your underwear in your house and having it shipped to your doorstep anywhere in the USA in a few days is a PRETTY GOD DAMN AWESOME part of modern day times and not an overpriced service.
Anytime we see the products we sell being used in some kind of fascinating form of innovation.
When people share! When people take the time to take pictures and videos and post their projects with details. We LOVE YOU for this and so does everyone else. We wish more people did. This is how the community as a whole moves forward together. There are all kinds of places to share your projects. Don't let them sit in darkness alone! TRC, Instructables, Make Mag, Let's Make Robots, Thingiverse.
When a customer has all their contact info on their PO including an email, lol. (Seriously people, faxes without emails? Why don't you send it by carrier pigeon while you are at it :P)
So these are just some of the things we love. A special shout out goes to our community members who make the TRC one of the best spots on the globe for sharing and learning about advanced hobby robotics. We are blown away constantly at the projects we see and the high level of discussions going on. The PC industry was started in exactly this way 30 years ago and look what it became. Robotics is taking the same course and it is pretty awesome.
So, those of you out there being awesome. We love you! Keep it up!
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Tackling gender based violence in Zambia by expanding access to quality comprehensive services and promoting gender equality
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Hawo has refused to have her daughters circumcised in line with Somali tradition. The marriage between Hawo's grandfather, an Eritrean, and her grandmother, a Somali, rendered the family "tribeless," causing much suffering, especially during times of war. Hawo lives in a refugee camp in Kenya, after fleeing conflict in Somalia.
I have three daughters. In 2002, I told my husband I was not prepared to have them circumcised, as is the tradition of all Somali families. When my husband's mother heard, she complained and tried to force my husband to circumcise them when I was not around. My sisters also complained, saying it was going to bring stigma to my family. When I refused, my mother-in-law forced her son to divorce me. He no longer comes to visit his daughters and gives us no support. He has a new wife. My decision is making life hard in the camp, but I will never go back on it. I have seen the terrible health problems that girls and women suffer who have been circumcised. There is terrible pain that often lasts a lifetime, and women have terrible problems giving birth.
The type of female genital mutilation practiced here is full infibulation at about 5 to 7 years old. As a mother I could never do that to my children. I love them too much. The girls are often bullied in school and the younger twins, who are 11, have both been badly beaten. One suffers from partial deafness as the injury affected her eardrum. Children shout at them, saying they are dirty. I was working as a counselor for CARE in the camp on women's issues, but I have had to stop to look after my children. They were suffering so much bullying and I now have to walk them to and from school. I try to make other women realize the dangers of what they do to their children, but there are very few women who have had the courage to do what I have done.
I think it is because I have lived with discrimination my whole life that I don't care as long as my daughters don't have to suffer the physical and emotional pain of circumcision. My hope is to continue trying to make women aware of their rights. My biggest fear is that someone from my family will take my daughters one night and try to circumcise them. I have no protection and no man in my life to protect us.
Get the facts*:
- Female genital cutting includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons
- The procedure has no health benefits for girls and women
- Procedures can cause severe bleeding and problems urinating, and later cysts, infections, infertility as well as complications in childbirth and increased risk of newborn deaths
- 125 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with the consequences of the practice
- Female genital cutting is mostly carried out on young girls sometime between infancy and age 15
- Female genital cutting is a violation of the human rights of girls and women
- More girls, women and men girls are saying no to the cutting, and more communities than ever before are abandoning the centuries-old tradition
Keep learning:
- Watch Abay's Return: Defying the Tradition of Female Genital Cutting
- Read about CARE's EMPOWER project in Benin
- See UNICEF's 2013 infographic
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Bamboo Bridges is a non-profit organization which bridges the multi-ethnic, multilingual, and multi-generational Asian Pacific American community by developing collaborations and building awareness of the issues that APA women confront in their lives, families, and communities.
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Chair: Minddie Lloyd
Vice Chair: Jessica Guerra, Esq.
Secretary: Chantal Lobo
Treasurer: Barbara McDonald, Esq.
The idea for Bamboo Bridges began in 2008, when a group of passionate women shared their vision of a stronger community for APA women and their families in southern Nevada. Not only do we want to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions, but we also recognize the challenges they may encounter. We strive to empower each other and create a culture of nonviolence.
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Hi! I wanted to see if there is anyone out there with a similar story and a happy healthy pregnancy of a singleton now.
We transfered 4 embryos at 3 days, at 5w4d we saw one gestational sac. At 6w4d we saw two heartbeats, the one baby was measuring 6w4d and the other 6w3d so right on the mark. At our US at 7w5d the one twin had no heartbeat anymore. The other baby measured fine and had a good heartbeat. I am waiting to go to my US at 8w4d on Thursday. I never experienced any bleeding or cramping or any sign that anything was wrong. My OB said that the baby will be absorbed and that the other baby will be fine.
I was hoping to hear from other women who went through the same thing. Did you cramp or bleed? Is your remaining singleton doing fine? How did you deal with it emotionally? Did you get to see a healthy heartbeat and measurements before the twin vanished?
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Denver uses newsreel-style video to promote upcoming "mini-bonds" sale
As part of its promotional push for next month's sale of $12 million in "mini-bonds" to the public, Mayor Michael Hancock's administration Thursday debuted a newsreel-style video. Essentially, the city's effort — which will support renovation or construction of cultural facilities — was recast in the mode of the famous wartime "Buy U.S. Victory Bonds" campaign.
"Places like Boettcher Concert Hall and the Central Denver Rec Center help create livable communities, and the resources provided through the Denver Mini-Bonds will ensure a vibrant future for these institutions," Hancock said in a news release. The Denver Post reported on the mini-bonds program last Sunday. The five-day sale of the bonds, available to Colorado residents for $500 each — carrying a potential 50% or 100% profit, depending on the redemption period — starts Aug. 4.
It looks like the roster of projects could change, though, with Thursday's news that rather than renovating Boettcher, city officials are considering tearing it down. Doing so would make room for an outdoor amphitheater, but the idea is getting pushback from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Boettcher hall's tenant.


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Detailed by Propublica recently, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are discreetly replacing many backscatter x-ray scanners at major airports within the United States. Backscatter x-ray machines detect radiation that reflects off a target in order to build an image of the target for inspection by a TSA agent. In addition, backscatter x-ray scanners create a 2D image, thus two images have to be taken of the human body once a person is standing in the machine with arms raised. Each scan emits a minuscule dose of ionizing radiation that's the equivalent of two minutes of cosmic radiation during a typical flight. Some travelers have expressed concern about that type of radiation in larger doses being linked to cancer.
The TSA is replacing the backscatter x-ray scanners with millimeter-wave scanners that can build a 3D image of a body and utilizes radio waves to operate. Millimeter-wave scanners emit significantly less energy than a typical cell phone during a call.
However, the TSA claims that the backscatter x-ray scanners haven't been removed from major U.S. airports due to safety concerns, but rather due to speed concerns. To date, the backscatter machines have been replaced at Boston Logan International, Chicago O'Hare, John F. Kennedy in New York, Los Angeles International, Orlando International and San Francisco International.
The TSA is planning to redeploy the backscatter x-ray scanners at smaller airports around the United States. Regarding the shift to millimeter-wave scanners, TSA spokesman David Castelveter stated "It's being done strategically. We are replacing some of the older equipment and taking them to smaller airports. That will be done over a period of time." TSA representatives didn't specifically indicate which smaller airports will be receiving the older backscatter x-ray scanners.
Besides radiation concerns, privacy advocates have repeatedly expressed concern over backscatter x-ray scanners. While each x-ray scan produces an image of the passenger's naked body, the TSA implemented new software last year to shift to outlines rather than the original image.
Millimeter-wave scanner take this a step further by using a cartoon image of a passenger's body and all threats are detected automatically as each scan is quickly analyzed by software rather than a TSA agent. If there's a problem, the software flags the scan and a TSA agent will intervene at that point.
If a traveler is unsure about which scanner is being used at their airport, each scanner has a unique design. The backscatter x-ray scanner requires a traveler to step between two, large rectangular walls to be scanned. However, the millimeter-wave scanner looks more like a circular glass booth. Both scanners require the traveler to lift their arms up in the air before the scan is performed.
Other airports that already utilized the millimeter-wave scanners include Atlanta International, Baltimore Washington International, Denver International, Dallas / Fort Worth International, Newark Liberty International, Houston George Bush Intercontinental, Indianapolis International and Minneapolis / St. Paul International. According to studies, the millimeter-wave scanner is more effective as discovering explosives on the human body, but also has a higher false-alarm rate ranging from 23 percent to 54 percent.
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Bob Anderson, a former Olympic fencer who staged Darth Vader's light saber battles in two "Star Wars" movies, has died in West Sussex, England. He was 89. Anderson died peacefully Jan. 1 at a hospital, British Academy of Fencing President Philip Bruce wrote on the organization's website.
"He was truly one of our greatest fencing masters and a world-class film fight director and choreographer and both the fencing community and film world will miss him," Bruce wrote. "My heart felt sympathies and thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time."
Also read: 3D Version of 'Star Wars' Gets a Release Date
Considered to be Hollywood's go-to choreographer for sword-fighting, Bruce tutored Sean Connery and Lindsay Lohan, among others.
In "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," Anderson was Darth Vader's onscreen stunt double in the light saber battles -- including the scene in which the character cuts off the hand of Luke Skywalker. Anderson was uncredited in both films.
In a 1983 with Starlog magazine, Mark Hamill, who played Skywalker, said Anderson's contributions to the films should be made known.
Also read: 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' Sets Blu-ray Sales Records
"Bob Anderson was the man who actually did Vader's fighting," he said. "It was always supposed to be a secret, but I finally told [director] George [Lucas] I didn't think it was fair any more. Bob worked so bloody hard that he deserves some recognition. It's ridiculous to preserve the myth that it's all done by one man."
Anderson also lent his sword-fighting talents to the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Princess Bride," "The Mask of Zorro" and the 1998 remake of "The Parent Trap," for which he tutored Lohan.
He was also Connery's stunt double in "Highlander" and performed sword-fighting stunts for Johnny Depp's and Orlando Bloom's characters in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl."
Bruce is survived by his wife and three children.
Read more on Mr. Anderson's life over on NPR.org. There's also a bonus video of Viggo Mortensen talking about his time training with the sword-wielding legend.


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Ibiza on the two wheels of a bike
Fundación de Promoción Turítica de Ibiza
Cycle touring on the island of Ibiza
A bicycle is just about all you need to enjoy the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands at your own pace. Up and down the 40 kilometres of its length from end to end you can enjoy over 20 specially adapted routes which will take you through beautiful landscapes against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea. And don't forget that in the Balearic Islands the sun shines practically all year round and the temperatures are mild.
The tourist offices on the island of Ibiza will be able to give you all the information you need on the 20 routes for a complete range of skill levels. They are classified into four categories (easy, medium, medium-difficult and difficult) and there are routes which follow the coast and go through the interior. The easiest ones take between one and two hours and involve very little change in level. One of these is the route of de Port des Torrent, which starts in the town of Sant Antoni. This itinerary goes through a spectacular landscape of cliffs and islets and includes several coves where you can take a dip or have a drink in one of its beach bars. These routes are identified in green. Routes with medium difficulty take about four hours and may have parts with a very pronounced changes in level. Most of the itinerary runs along roads or trails. One of these is the route of Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, which goes through the interior of the island through places which can only be accessed on foot or by bike. Another of these is the route of Sa Talaia, in the southwest of Ibiza, perfect for spending a day at the beach as it takes in various coves such as Molí, Tarida, Bassa and Colodar. These routes are identified in blue.
The itineraries which are classified as medium to difficult require a degree of physical resilience, may involve considerable changes in the level, and tend to run along roads or paved tracks. One of the most attractive is the route of Camp Vell, which goes through the west of Ibiza and explores the island's characteristic terrain: valleys, farmlands, typical villages, beaches… Another is the route of Dalt Vila, which goes up to the top of the city of Eivissa, declared a World Heritage site by the UNESCO. These routes are identified in red. The itineraries classified as difficult are recommended only for people who are expert cyclists and in good physical condition. In fact there are routes which have formed part of the most demanding itinerary of the Ibiza Cycle Race, and parts known as 'leg breakers' (the Ibiza Extrem route). That's why they are a genuine challenge for anyone who is passionate about cycling. These routes are identified in black. Things to remember: You can do the routes at your own pace. You can find out more about the itineraries, obtain practical advice for each route and download maps for the GPS at the web page http://www.ibiza.travel/es/mapa_rutas.php. Once in Ibiza you can obtain more information in the tourist offices on the island. There are numerous companies on the island which rent bicycles. What's more, in some information offices such as the one on the Paseo de Sant Antoni, you can pick up a bicycle after payment of a deposit.
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Congrats to all who have been selected
Hope u guys do well..
Congrats to all who have been selected
Hope u guys do well..
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As i said in the post when the side was announced.. This Squad is the likely squad that players for the American Samoa game will be select from. HOWEVER, that doesnt mean that players outside the squad cant be picked with some impressive performances...Originally Posted by bugssy
Also With another international later in the season there will be more chances for players to make the team...
Originally Posted by Blewy
ok cool.
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Just to make note... A few people have asked me whether the players selected for International duty will be stood down from Club duty at all...
Yes they will, Any player selected in the final 16 will be stood down from games in Round 8 to ensure no suspensions and injuries.. Fitness and suspension clear they will be free to return for Round 9...
Hmmm, club vs countryOriginally Posted by Blewy
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I guess Ill hand the reigns over to young Hakon.
Congrats to all selected. Hopefully with some improved performances I'll make the team.
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2* - 17-4-35-3 - Season Ends..
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Batting - RHB: M:48 Inns:43 Runs:457 H/S:33* Ave:15.5 N.O:10
Bowling - Off Spin: O:280 M:40 Runs:975 Wickets:104 Ave:9.3 S.R:15.6
So any idea when this game is being played blewy?
Blewy, can I get you on MSN to talk about the squad?
The Cricketweb FA Today announced the side for the innaugural International fixture against American Samoa.
The side to be led by Swell captain Kev Gough looks very strong and is sure to give the American Samoan's plenty to think about..
"We believe this squad can do the job" An FA Member said today.
The Starting side and formation will be left to Captain Kev Gough to determine.
The Lucky men in the squad were Darren Dubb-Lynch and George Roberts who were both suspended after round 7 but will be available for the International due to missing Round 8 league fixtures whilst the unlucky man was Swell defender Neil Pickup who was in the original side but due to a 2 game suspension will be unavailable. Pickup will however be available to return for the Swell in Round 9 due to missing Round 8 and the International fixture.
The Full Squad is as follows:
B Donald(NOR)
K Wright(SOU)
B Goff(EAS)
D Rai(WES)
S Fitzsimmons(EAS)
J Gray(WES)
D Dubb_Lynch(CEN)
N Hoy(EAS)- Vice Captain
D Richards(ISL)
A Chaulk(SOU)
Z Gelman(CEN)
A Cloete(NOR)
G Roberts(WES)
D Kennett(WES)
K Gough(ISL)- Captain
N Dravid(EAS)
Note to all Club captains all players selected in this match will be unavailable for Round 8 Matches..
Last edited by Blewy; 11-01-2007 at 07:34 PM.
Well done to the players in the side. Especially good luck to Wright and Chaulky. If you get a game, Kyle, you won't know what to do with yourself with a proper defence in front of you!
Woah, where did I come from?
Weakens our defence for Round 8, but hell yeah!
Or something.
RIP Fardin Qayyumi (AKA "cricket player"; "Bob"), 1/11/1990 - 15/4/2006
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Please join me as we bow our heads. We are acknowledging the close of the J'Marcus Webb era in Chicago.
Painfully inadequate, he made up for it by being a doofus off the field as well. Can't play left tackle, can't hide him at right tackle, we're out of options. My favorite moment was when Jay Cutler bumped him a year ago. Two reactions: 1) Cutler is a jerk 2) Webb is truly awful. Whom do you hate more?
I'll let you decide, but I'd kill to be in the film room when coach Marc Trestman first saw film of him. "Um, you guys tried to make a starter out of this guy?"
Well, that's the way it's done here in Chicago. We haven't had great linemen in decades, and we're always trying to get lucky in the later rounds—like it's an afterthought. "Hey guys, it's the seventh round. What say we grab that tackle we've needed for decades?"
I'll bet the Bears open the regular season with Kyle Long and Jordan Mills as starters. And why not? It can't get worse. I say that as a joke, but I'm not laughing.
But even if that is fixed, there's this voice. It's only a whisper, but it's there. You hear it too. You don't want to believe it. You want to say everything so far has been the Bears' fault. He just needs to mature. He's had too many offensive systems. He hasn't had the coaching and hasn't had the receivers. Hasn't had … on and on.
And that voice? It just says "Cutler isn't the guy."
You pray it isn't true. You hope it isn't. But you know: It it's true, it's back to development hell. For decades.
I'll let that nightmare sit and gestate. I don't even know what gestate is.
I will say we need to end other eras here. Rick Hahn, can you end the Adam Dunn era, please? Great job of getting rid of Alex Rios and Jake Peavy. You figure Paulee Konerko retires. If we trade Dunn, we have virtually no payroll! Talk about options!
Because at $15 million per year, it feels like Dunn is being paid per strikeout.
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One of the greatest field hockey players in school history, Jessica held the school records for career goals, career assists, career points, goals in a season, assists in a season, and points in a game upon graduation. A four-time first team all-conference and two-time All-American selection, she was named CAC Player of the Year in 2001, and scored a school-record four goals and two assists as the Eagles defeated #1-ranked and previously undefeated Salisbury University. She appeared in Sports Illustrated magazine for her efforts in that contest, and also was recognized by the Peninsula Sports Club as its Female Athlete of the Year in 2001.
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Gottlieb Daimler. Henry Ford. The Dodge Brothers. George Barris. Jim and Mike Julson. It takes a special breed of gearhead to take a passion for building cars and turn it into something more than a backyard or hole-in-the-wall industry. Jim Julson started Jimco back in the 1970s, building off-road buggies as a hobby. In 1980, his son Mike came to work for him and ultimately turned the company into a multimillion dollar operation, building Baja 1000-winning buggies and becoming known as the buggy chassis builder. The San Diego Union-Tribune's got a fairly lengthy profile of the Julsons in anticipation of this week's slog down the Baja Peninsula. Check it.
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Getting Started with Servicebus - Service Bus Publish Subscribe Basic - in Java
Azure Service Bus basic scenario sample.
- Create namespace.
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- Update topic with new size and a new ServiceBus subscription.
- Create another ServiceBus subscription in the topic.
- List topic
- List ServiceBus subscriptions
- Get default authorization rule.
- Regenerate the keys in the authorization rule.
- Send a message to topic using Data plan sdk for Service Bus.
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Collaborating is about working with each other to complete a task and to achieve shared goals. It involves two or more people or organizations working together sharing knowledge or solving a problem. Business collaboration fosters social interaction both internally and externally, crowd-sourcing as well a new levels of cooperation between various parties whether this is employees working on the same project or customers and suppliers working together to solve a problem.
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Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow
Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow is the name of at least three well-known wonder-working icons of similar design.
On October 24th, the Church commemorates the icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow of Moscow. A woman named Euphymia (sister of Patriarch Joachim) received healing from sickness after obeying a voice telling her to find this icon and have the priest celebrate a Molieben with blessing of water. This miracle occured on October 24th, 1688.
On July 23rd, the Church commemorates the icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow of St. Petersburg. This icon was glorified in 1888 when the chapel it was located in was struck by lightning. Miraculously, this icon survived despite all else being burned, and twelve coins from the poor box became attached to the icon.
On November 19th, a third icon of similar name and design is commemorated.
Icon's Design
The design of this icon depicts the Theotokos, a most beautiful blossom of heaven, standing among the flowers of paradise. Her Son is visible above her in the clouds, the King of heaven and earth. Along both sides of the icon, framing the Mother of God, are suppliants (us), asking for her intercession. She stands with her arms spread open and her head tilted as if listening. The tenderness and kindness of a loving mother are evident in her face. She stands in paradise and yet among us.
Icon's Theology
The theology in this icon depicts the Theotokos as also being our mother, who feels our pain. It is believed, by Orthodox Christians, that she intercedes for us, bringing our pain into her Son's presence. She is praying our prayers with love, bringing our needs into the unique relationship that a mother shares with her children.
She is our joy, because, in her love she hears us. Her unceasing intercession and her limitless love help heal our sorrows.
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Acceptance into the biology doctoral program is based on cumulative grade point average (3.0 minimum), Graduate Record Examination scores for the general test, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose. Applicants may apply with either a bachelor's or master's degree. Applicants must select and be accepted by a faculty advisor before their application is complete.
Graduate students currently enrolled in the M.S. program in biology may apply to the Ph.D. program by submitting the following to the graduate steering committee:
Doctoral students are required to select, correspond with and be accepted by a faculty advisor prior to admission. During the second semester of the first year or earlier, an advisory committee of five members should be formed (the faculty advisor plus four additional members). The advisor and student should determine committee composition. One member must be from outside the Department of Biology. Outside members may be from another department (chemistry, math and medicine), or from South Dakota State University (biology, microbiology, fish and wildlife).
It is the student's responsibility, in consultation with their advisor, to contact each member of the advisory committee to gain their agreement to serve on the committee and to notify the biology chair of the committee composition. This may be done in the format of the annual progress report. The Graduate School dean, in consultation with the biology chair, formally appoints advisory committee members. A dissertation proposal in an appropriate format (e.g., NSF dissertation enhancement grant, USDA) must be approved by the advisory committee before the beginning of the second semester of the second year of the program.
A written dissertation proposal must be approved by the advisory committee by the end of the first semester of the second year. A typical proposal is approximately 10-15 double-spaced pages of text, with additional pages of references, figures, etc. Format of proposal needs to be discussed with the student's advisor. A draft of this proposal should be edited by the student's advisor before being given to other committee members. An advisory committee meeting should be scheduled to discuss the proposal, sign the approval of research proposal form and approve the student's proposed program of study.
The program of study represents an agreement between the student and advisory committee about courses to be taken by the student during their tenure in the graduate program. The program of study must be comprised of all graduate work, and at least 50% of the course work must be completed at the 700-course level or above. Students must pay particular attention to this requirement and discuss it with their advisor. The student will draft a proposed program of study during their first year, generally at their first advisory committee meeting. The proposed program of study may be amended from time to time to compensate for changes in course offerings. The final program of study form must be filed by at least the first week of the the semester before they graduate. The Graduate School cannot accept the program of study until the student's advisory committee and biology department chair have signed it. The program of study form must be typed before submission to the Graduate School.
Each doctoral student will be required to take comprehensive written and a comprehensive oral examination. These examinations should be taken before the beginning of the third year, after completion of most of the course work. Comprehensive exams must be taken during the second full week of classes each semester (September and January). Comprehensive examinations shall be under the supervision of the Graduate School dean and will be conducted by the student's advisory committee. This committee will serve in delivering the comprehensive exams as well as the final oral exam. No student shall be considered to have passed the written or the oral examination with more than one dissenting vote. In the case of failure, the examination may be repeated after one semester of additional work. A second repetition is at the discretion of the advisory committee; they may also recommend dropping the student from the program.
The comprehensive written examination will consist of two sets of questions, a general biology set and a specialized area set. The general biology set will be assembled by the biology graduate steering committee and the specialized area set by the student's advisory committee. The student will be allowed 2-3 days to answer the questions in each set, as each set takes up to about 15 hours to complete. A one- to two-day break between sets is strongly encouraged. The comprehensive oral examination will normally be given within a month after the successful comprehensive written examination. This examination will be designed by the advisory committee and will cover areas of weakness as demonstrated on the written examination. All examinations are open to the graduate faculty; however, participation is only with the consent of the chair of the committee or the dean of the Graduate School. The student will be notified of the written exam results within 2-3 weeks after completion.
The student must obtain signatures for advancement to doctoral candidacy upon satisfactory completion of the comprehensive examinations.
All Ph.D. students must arrange an annual research progress meeting and submit an annual progress report. The first progress report and meeting must be arranged during the second semester of the second year. Students who propose their dissertation research and file the approval of research proposal form in the preceding semester do not need to schedule a progress report meeting or file a progress report during the second semester. The report is designed for the student's benefit to ensure adequate progress toward completion of the degree, to identify any major problems (logistical or conceptual) in the project, to address feasibility and practicality of approach and to discuss accomplishments to date relative to what was proposed in the previous year's annual progress report.
The research progress meeting should be held during the second semester, and before March 15 each year. The thesis advisor and all committee members must be present; if necessary another biology faculty may be substituted for absent members. The student is responsible for arranging the meeting.
Graduate students should prepare a concise (1-2 page) written dissertation progress report to give to all committee members at least one week prior to the meeting. It must include the following components:
This report must be signed by the members and given to the chair of the Graduate Steering Committee by March 15. If the report is not submitted by this date, the student may not be considered for Graduate Teaching Assistantship (G.T.A.) or Graduate Research Assistantship (G.R.A.) positions the following year.
The dissertation must embody the results of an original investigation and be sufficiently important as to warrant publication. An advisor-approved copy of the completed dissertation should be delivered to all members of the student's advisory committee at least two weeks before the date of the final oral examination. After approval of the dissertation by the advisory committee and the department chair, the candidate must submit three unbound copies of the dissertation to the Graduate School office at least two weeks before anticipated graduation. (Please contact the Graduate School for information on formatting requirements and specific deadline dates.) An additional bound copy is required for the Department of Biology Library. Before the degree is granted, the candidate must demonstrate proof to the Graduate School that arrangements have been made for binding the dissertation and submitting the abstract for cataloging with UMI University Abstracts; microfilming the dissertation is a requirement.
Application for degree must be made no later than the first week of the session in which the student expects to complete degree requirements. The application for degree form must be signed by your advisor.
The advisory committee will conduct the final examination (i.e., the dissertation defense). This examination consists of a departmental research seminar and a final oral exam. The departmental research seminar is given during the final semester in residence in the forum of the Graduate Seminar in Biology (Biol 792/892). The final oral exam is conducted by the advisory committee. The exam focuses on the candidate's field of specialization, although it need not be confined exclusively to the subject matter of the dissertation. No student shall be considered to have passed this examination with more than one dissenting vote from the advisory committee. The final oral examination is open to the graduate faculty given the consent of the advisory committee chair or the Graduate School dean.
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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Friday unveiled two measures to bring more mental health records into the federal background check system for gun purchases, the first new proposals on firearms violence since a spate of gun control bills died in Congress last spring.
The proposed changes, which don't require congressional action, fall far short of the ambitious agenda the administration launched early in 2013 in the wake of the Sandy Hook school massacre in Connecticut. Many gun sales are not covered by background checks, and Congress seems unlikely to revisit that issue any time soon.
One new rule would change confusing definitions in the law to make clear that people who have been ordered to receive outpatient mental treatment — not just those involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility — are prohibited from buying guns.
If such a rule had been in place in 2007, it may have prevented gun purchases by Seung-hui Cho, the Virginia Tech student who killed 32 people in a campus rampage.
The ban still would not apply to those who voluntarily seek treatment or check themselves into a hospital. Although some states have broader rules, the federal definition also doesn't apply, without a hearing, to people who were hospitalized for brief stays.
Cho had been ordered by a judge to receive treatment, but because he was not institutionalized, Virginia didn't report his name to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS. Virginia has since begun to report such outpatient commitments, but most states do not.
Jeffrey Swanson, a Duke University professor who has studied mental health standards and gun violence, said he believes that closing the outpatient loophole makes sense, but that the move probably would not greatly expand the number of people barred from buying guns.
Advocates for people with mental illness have pushed to restrict the reporting rules, saying they unfairly stigmatize people who aren't violent. Mental health records now account for 29% of all records in the background check database. Only unauthorized immigrants form a larger category of people barred from buying guns.
At the same time, the mental health prohibition accounts for only about 1% of all federal denials of gun sales, according to FBI data, since most of the people whose names are in the database because of mental health problems never seek to buy a weapon.
The second change would clarify federal rules on the privacy of healthcare records. Officials in some states have cited those rules as one reason for not submitting mental health records to the background check system.
The records' gaps in the background check system have received increased attention after a string of mass shootings by people apparently suffering from mental illness. Since 2011, the number of mental health records in the database has nearly tripled, to 3.2 million.
But a number of states have reported just a few records. Reports by the Government Accountability Office and Mayors Against Illegal Guns have found that state officials cite a number of obstacles, including a shortage of funds, the challenge of rounding up and converting old paper records and, in some cases, concerns that turning over the records would violate the privacy rules of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA.
The new rule would give states and other agencies that track mental health commitment records explicit permission to submit names to the background check database. The new rules do not lengthen the list of who must report or what information gets submitted. Treatment records and other detailed information would remain private.
"There is a strong public safety need for this information to be accessible," said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, adding that the rule was crafted to balance public safety with privacy rights.
Gun control advocates, who have been pushing to restart the debate, welcomed the new actions as an encouraging sign.
"We are happy to see the White House starting the new year with a continued resolve to end gun violence," Shannon Watts, founder and head of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, said in a statement. "These executive orders are some of what mayors, moms and all Americans have been calling for to keep guns out of dangerous hands."
Ron Honberg, policy and legal affairs director at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, said he was glad the administration was clarifying the law. More important, however, are the administration's efforts to expand mental health insurance coverage, he said.
"The greater part of the problem is, people can't get treatment when they need it," he said.
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Considering no one on here posts anything I figured id get the ball rolling again, and I like to keep track of what I do to my car's as well as keep you guys entertained. So the last 2 weeks I acquired a new summer car in the middle of winter (Adam logic at its finest) that I couldn't pass up. I believe the only one of its kind in town, not sure about Ontario. Anyways, here she is
1993 Audi s4, or as the euro nuts call it; the urs4. The prefix ur is German for "the original" or something like that. It was one of the first sport sedans Audi ever made, and at the time it came out, I believe it was the fastest 4 door sedan out there. Powered by a 2.2 liter inline 5 turbo, AWD, and a 5 speed manual. 227hp, and 258ft/lbs. For a 3750 pound car, basically 4000 with my fat ass in it, it still rips pretty good.
As far as I know, it's got a 034 Motorsports intake, and 3 inch turbo back with a HFC, Koni yellows with h&r springs. Sitting at 328,000 km it runs and drives really well. Very solid car. They really don't make cars like they used to. But the gearbox is getting tired, so full redline shifts it's very crunchy, I believe it's a synchro issue. The steering wheel is faded, dash is cracked blah blah blah. It needs a little tlc but the plan is to accumulate parts over the winter and throw them on in the spring.
Color is forest green metallic. Washed it after work and I totally fell in love with the color
After selling the golf and driving the crv, I started to get the craving for another euro. This being my first turbo car I'm very excited to do stuff to it. But first is maintenance and the little odds and ends.
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hello everyone,
I have to build up funny sentences in the present simple tense with the following time expressions:
1. once in a while ( for example: Shrek washes his teeth once in a while)
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Sakazuki by Watanabe Aiko (q)
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This wonderful sakazuki (sake cup) was made by Watanabe Aiko, one of the few contemporary Japanese women potters. Although her work is based on traditional shapes and techniques, her sensibility and mark can certainly be felt and recognized. The natural texture and patina of her potteries gives them an attractive antique feel and a noble character.
Kindly inquire if you have any question.
Watanabe Aiko, a recognized artist and one of the master potters of Iga, was born in 1971 in Osaka. She graduated from Kyoto Saga University of Art in 1992 and went on to study Shigaraki pottery. In 2001, she established a kiln in the city of Iga, a historical pottery center, not far from Kyoto. She now has three kilns there and exposes regularly in cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. She has been featured in the Fall 2010 issue of Honoho Geijutsu (the leading Japanese publication on ceramics).
The sakazuki is signed and in perfect condition. It will be shipped in a signed box (please allow a few weeks before the box is made and signed; in case the box is not necessary, there is a 2,000 yen discount). Dimensions: 9.5 x 7 cm (3.8 x 2.8 in); weight: 215g (7.5oz)
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Does anyone else find it odd that Olivia Munn has exploded in the last six months? We never really dug her on "Attack of the Show," or even took the time to learn her name, but a few well publicized dates with Chris Pine and suddenly that girl is everywhere, from the cover of Complex Magazine to parts in two of the films we're most excited to see this summer.
Coincidence? Or diabolical PR stunt?
Remember the episode of "30 Rock" early this year where James Franco, playing himself, fake-dates Jenna (Jane Krakowski), contracting her for five dates a week, one fight a month and a product placement deal with Jamba Juice, to distract from his real relationship with an anime body pillow?
Now that we've discovered Munn shares the same PR rep as Beau Garrett, Pine's only other well publicized girlfriend, we're starting to wonder whasagoin' on?
Does the "Star Trek" star have some sort of product placement deal with LA Mill Coffee? Did Munn hitch her star to his for base commission and a Christmas bonus? Is someone hiding their love for a life-sized pillow named Izumi? Inquiring minds want to know.
We're very excited for both "Date Night" and "Iron Man 2," both of which Munn has roles in. While her part in the Tina Fey-Steve Carell starrer is more of a small cameo, "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau gave Munn the role of Iron Maiden without an audition and Robert Downey Jr. was reportedly very impressed with her work.
Check out Olivia Munn in "Date Night," opening April 9, and "Iron Man 2," May 7, to see if she lives up to the hype.


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This is mostly a question for Ian, since I can't find a link to his email address anywhere.
I just read a friend's post about artistic rights, and it occurred to me that I use a bit of art from Starsomething for an icon or two on my livejournal. I never asked permission for this, and I'm ashamed to say it never occurred to me before now. I figured it was sort of advertising for you, since I do list the comic on the icon page. Yeah, kinda arrogant of me, I know.
I was wondering, though ... Would it be okay with you if I continue using it, or would you like me to take it down?
The icon can be found here: http://www.livejournal.com/allpics.bml?user=chaiya


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Analytic innovation takes center stage in Washington, Sept. 18-20
Analytics Experience 2017 will gather thought leaders, executives, analytics pros and academics to engage over topics that will shape the future of big data
In an age when analytics is the keystone to smarter decisions, happier customers and higher profits, it's never been more important to stay abreast of its fast-evolving trends and ever-advancing technologies. Thanks to SAS, it's also never been easier, as the leader in analytics hosts Analytics Experience 2017 Sept. 18-20, at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. That's where the savviest big data innovators and business leaders will gather to boost their skills, broaden their networks and be inspired.
Analytics Experience 2017 empowers attendees – whatever their roles – to create an immersive and personalized learning experience from more than 150 breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, table talks and how-to demos. They'll get insights straight from the source, as experts from Dow Jones, GE Transportation, Google, Honeywell, the Kellogg Company, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, LinkedIn, Procter & Gamble, the University of Texas at Arlington and more share how analytics is transforming the way they do business.
Innovators and disruptors throw down knowledge
Analytics Experience 2017's main-stage keynotes will spotlight thought-provoking insights from renowned innovators and disruptors exploring subjects from business to basketball:
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Other keynote speakers include Dhanurjay "DJ" Patil, former US Chief Data Scientist and veteran of various forward-thinking companies like Skype, PayPal, eBay and LinkedIn; and author Tom Davenport, co-founder of the International Institute for Analytics and professor at Babson College on why competing on analytics still matters.
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ICQ Messenger – Chat! Chat! Chat!
"I seek you"—remember this tagline? A few years ago the popular instant messaging service ICQ, created by four young Israeli students back in 1996, was all the buzz. Read on to find out what we make of ICQ Messenger, the Android application version of the classic messaging service.
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ICQ rocked the instant messaging world when it first came out and went on to be one of the most popular messaging services of all time. It has even been said that the Israeli lads paved the way for the development of instant messaging. You could say that that ICQ was the Facebook of another generation, and everyone and their mother had an account.
We tested the ICQ app a few years ago and weren't blown away by its performance at the time—it seemed like the developers hopped onto the mobile bandwagon too late. However, a new Android version was recently launched and we were more than a little curious to see what the ICQ team had in store for us.
In a nutshell: ICQ for Android is an instant messenger that comes with features such as push notifications and an option to add and chat with contacts. It's up to you whether you want to run the service via ICQ itself, GTalk, a Facebook plugin or by integrating a phone number. All of these options are beautifully integrated into the UI and work flow.
With the previous version of ICQ, we deplored that fact that it wasn't possible to use one's own number, and we believe this to be one of the reasons why WhatsApp was able to gain a leg up on ICQ. That said, the ICQ devs seem to have caught on and released a very nicely tailored new version. The app has a big advantage over other instant messengers in the sense that it's not an energy vampire, seeing as it will run in background mode. How much battery power it will ultimately consume is contingent on how many messages a user receives, as well as how a user makes use of the app.
A few drawbacks: it isn't possible to prevent the app from auto-starting, at least I couldn't find a way of changing this setting on any of the four test devices. I personally found this to be a pity, seeing as I'd rather decide myself when I want to chat rather than remain chronically accessible to my contacts.
As for connecting to Facebook, I encountered a bit of a head scratcher: if ever you uninstall the app and deactivate the Facebook plugin, it can occur that receiving messages via Facebook (i.e. the integrated chat function) is no longer possible. It's very possible that the fault for this glitch lies with Facebook, but it's good to bear in mind that reinstalling and then deinstalling ICQ Messenger can help in this situation.
While we're on the Facebook topic, please note that Facebook chat histories can't be loaded on ICQ ex post. This means gaps may appear when you're revising chat streams.
The app could also benefit from little alterations such as a sleep mode, as well as a smarter placement of the log-off button.
Bottom line:
ICQ Messenger is an awesome application and definitely a member of the instant messaging elite.
Its biggest issue may be its delayed adaption for the current mobile market.
However, it's a great option for users looking to combine their Facebook and GTalk contacts, and, of course, if you've still got some ICQ contacts it's a triple score.
Screen & Controls
ICQ Messenger's graphics are average, but the UI will feel pleasantly familiar to ICQ fans thanks to the typical ICQ colours.
As far as using the app goes, a few features that make controls more comfortable are missing, including an option to swipe between individual tabs, as well as a tab system for chats. Also, the app isn't adapted to the Android 4.0 ICS design, which means that when it runs on devices such as the One S or One X a rather unattractive black bar shows up at the bottom of the display.
Speed & Stability
ICQ Messenger performed exceptionally well on all four test devices (HTC Desire, HTC Sensation. HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy Gio). No crashing, lagging or force closing to speak of and smooth sailing all the way.
Price/Performance Ratio
ICQ Messenger is available for free from the AndroidPit App Center and Google Play.


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A District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association
Protecting New Jersey Patients
Oppose A2170
Speaking to the psychiatric physicians of the American Psychiatric Association Assembly Meeting November 9, 2013
Click on arrow below to listen to former Congressman Kennedy.
"Only someone with a medical degree and training, like all of you, can make those diagnoses and prescribe the necessary medications for people with a brain-related illness."
Matt Stanton
Phone: 973-699-3115 (cell)
Don't let psychologists prescribe drugs
Dr. Consuelo Cagande: Don't let psychologists prescribe drugs
During the last state legislative session, New Jersey psychologists aggressively lobbied for a bill that would grant them the authority to write prescriptions for any drug in the Physician Desk Reference. Under the proposed legislation, non-physician psychologists with a master's degree and 400 hours of training would be able to write prescriptions for some of the most powerful psychotropic medications available on the market today.
Read the full article from Asbury Park Press on April 13, 2016 by clicking here.
N.J. bills allowing psychologists to prescribe medications would harm patients
As a licensed medical doctor and practicing psychiatrist in New Jersey, I am very concerned that the state Legislature is considering bills A2892 and S1864. This legislation would allow psychologists to prescribe medications; it would, in effect, confer a license to practice medicine without a medical education.
Read the full article on nj.com by clicking here.
Only medical doctors should be allowed to prescribe medication
Newly appointed executive director of NJ Psychiatric Association says proposed legislation will endanger patients
Read the full article on myCentralJersey.com by clicking here.
News on A2892/S1864
TRENTON — Psychiatrists in New Jersey have launched an online campaign they hope will torpedo "risky" legislation that gives psychologists the authority to write prescriptions.
The New Jersey Psychiatric Association unveiled a new website, ProtectNJpatients.com, that explains why the state legislature, the governor and the public should oppose the bill that passed the Assembly in June. To view the full article on nj.com click here.


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"The next generation iPad: thinner, lighter, more powerful than ever before, and it's new in so many ways that it deserves a new name," Apple's Phil Schiller said onstage this morning as he unveiled the company's latest tablet.Of course, the new name still has the word iPad in it -- it's called the iPad Air. But Apple's point? The Air isn't just like the old iPads. And that's certainly true in a few respects. The tablet has a whole new striking design, with rounder and shinier edges and much, much trimmer dimensions. I actually said outloud, "Wow, that is insanely light" when I first picked it up. It's deceivingly light. Because the screen looks the same as the previous models, and the rest of the tablet also looks similar when it is sitting on a table, you don't expect it to weigh just one pound when you pick it up.
As soon as you lift it, though, you also realize the 0.29-inch thick tablet is much more comfortable to hold. It's even possible to hold in one hand, but because of the width and length of the screen, it can still be awkward. Most people will still prefer to hold it with two hands, or place it in their lap. If you're looking for that real one-handed option, the new $399 iPad Mini with Retina Display is the way to go.The Air also has the new speedy 64-bit A7 processor and new wireless technology, yet promises the same 10 hours of battery life and a lot more in stand-by time.
But in another respect, the Air is still very much still like the older iPads. The tablet runs iOS 7, which was released for the iPad 2 and up last month. The new multitasking features, the improved Safari web browsing experience and Control Center all improve the big-screen experience, and new iLife and iWork apps make the tablet much more than just a consumption device.Yet at its core, the way the iPad Air works is no different than the previous versions of iPads, and some software features included on new tablets are starting to outshine Apple's feature set. Windows 8's app multitasking capability adds versatility, and the Nexus 7's Google Now surfaces valuable information even before I need it. That said, the iPad continues to provide the best breadth and quality of apps in its App Store, which is where Windows 8 and even Android continues to lag. So, no, the iPad Air isn't an entirely new iPad, but that might not matter. It's that app selection combined with some incredibly beautiful hardware engineering that will allow the iPad to lead the tablet pack, new name or not.


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Police searched the grounds of Allesandro Elementary School in Silver Lake Wednesday morning, and the school was placed on lockdown after a call was placed alleging that two armed men had entered the campus.
However, police found no evidence that was true and the lockdown was expected to be lifted around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, said Sgt. Frank Gonzalez.
The Los Angeles Police Department's Northeast Division received a call at 8:05 a.m. that two males wearing black had entered the campus "with unknown weapons."
"Officers got there. They started asking people if they saw anyone in the school with weapons," said Sgt. Frank Gonzalez. "Nobody saw anything — no victims, no suspects."
Police were unable to reach the caller to get additional information.
Gonzalez said officers would continue the search to ensure the school is safe. "We're just taking every precaution possible to make sure no one (armed) is at the school," he said.
Guillermina Chavez, an administrative assistant at Allesandro, said the students were in their classrooms on lockdown. "I'm sure they're nervous, but they're fine," she said. "They're all safe."


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Embodiment Tribe
An evening of dance, prayer, movement meditation, connection, simple ritual and community
"Dance, prayer and connection with the elements of life."
6pm – 9.30pm
COST: €22 / €20 Low waged, elders, students
TIMES: 6pm – 9.30pm Please arrive early, the space is open from 5.15pm. No entry after 6pm. This allows us to hold a stronger circle and drop in deeper together.
VENUE: St Pauls Centre, on the grounds of St. Pauls Church, Adelaide Road, Glenageary
We will take a journey together through the landscape of the elements. Through movement and dance we will call on the support of the elements earth, fire, water and air and free up our imaginations to access the archetypal healing and inspiring qualities of each element.
The four elements are manifestations of the divine and we are made from them. Dancing them is a way to connect deeply to our deepest nature, to nature around us and to the nature of existence. The elements and their guardians are guides, teachers and allies. We dance the elements as support and gateways into sacred space and with the support of the archetypal elements we co-create prayer space for dreaming and healing. We include an alter representing each element in the four directions.
You are welcome to bring your own personal representations of the elements for the alters if you wish.
We connect with these elements within and around us to tune into the innate intelligence of nature, exploring our relationship with the qualities of each element and call on the medicine of these allies so we can cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the wider circle of life. Through the aliveness of our own dance and connection with the elements we also take the opportunity to offer our gratitude and prayers to all life.
There are 4 simple alter spaces in the four directions which represent each of the elements. You are welcome to bring along your own personal representations of any or all of the elements and place them on the alters for our journey together.


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On this page you can find all the information you need to know about the 3m x 4.5m marquee. You can click through the links to find out more about each aspect of our 3m x 4.5m marquee.
Weight is for frame & top in the bag.
Our stock marquees come in "ready to go" packages
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The 30 series is a great entry level marquee for those looking for something high quality and easy to use, but in an overall highly affordable price.
One step up, the 35 series incorporates heavier duty features in the frame allowing it to be used in more demanding environments.
Our Circulex™ frame has been specifically engineered to be strong yet easy to use and light. This is the ultimate frame.
This is our standard fabric when it comes to marquee roofs. About 80% of people opt for the polyester because it is easy to use, light to carry and overall more cost effective.
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The PVC is more suited to longer term UV exposure and in terms of overall time length, will last a lot longer in direct sun. For this reason, it is more suited to semi-permanent applications like cafes, bars, etc who will leave a marquee up for a long period of time.
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When it comes to branding our marquees, we have a range of different areas that we can print. From printing on a roof, on a wall, on a half wall or anywhere, we can do it all. Find out more information about these print areas by watching the videos below, or clicking through to their respective pages.
There are different parts of a marquee that can be branded and we overview these areas and explain their ideal use.
We have a range of different print packages for the roofs from basic to complete roof prints.
Branding sidewalls is also an effective method of advertising your business or organization.
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The Trump-owned apartment building that Thomas Gutowski has lived in for the past nine years casts his circumstances in a deceptively prosperous light.
"Tommy, you got to be careful," he said, repeating words often said to him by friends. "People think you have money."
Mr. Gutowski's story is not one of rags to riches; instead, it is the opposite. "I went from wearing a tux to not even having socks," he said, citing substance abuse as the culprit.
A few years after becoming sober, Mr. Gutowski, 65, secured his current residence via a lottery. His building on Riverside Drive is part of an 80/20 housing program, in which 80 percent of the apartments in a building are rented at market-rate prices, while the remaining units are rented at affordable rates to lower-income tenants. His monthly rent is $915.
In the 1980s, Mr. Gutowski, a musician, came to New York City to forge a career in arts management. Through what he called a "series of bad decisions," he found himself out of a job, friendless and, at times, living on the street. For most of this period, he found work waiting tables at greasy spoons in order to afford the money for drugs and shelter in cockroach-infested quarters.
He said that you reach a point where "there is just no joy in the high," he said. "But you can't stop because not doing it is worse than not being happy. The 'not having it' is more frightening than the fact that it's not fun anymore."
Mr. Gutowski said he found the fortitude to climb out of the addiction pit 13 years ago. Little by little, finding strength through spirituality, he began to rebuild his life, though it was a challenge for a man over 50.
"I caused my problems, and I solved them," he said.
Experience in the service industry helped him to find work as a waiter at various restaurants. Luck of the draw helped him land his apartment. But friendships were harder to cultivate.
"People with your age and your interests have had a life," he said. "They have friends and they have an income and they can go to the opera and they can go to dinner. I couldn't do any of those things, and I couldn't get into a situation where you meet people."
That changed last year, when he began to take part in programs offered by Services and Advocacy for G.L.B.T. Elders, known as SAGE, which works with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender older adults.
"For the first time in 15 years, through that organization, I've made friends," Mr. Gutowski said.
His good fortune was followed by medical and monetary setbacks. Last spring, he began exhibiting symptoms of what doctors diagnosed as hepatitis C, and he had to quit his waiter's job.
His finances took another hit. Mr. Gutowski receives $200 a month in food stamps. In September, he began to receive a pension of $72 a month from a job he held in the 1980s, and the Social Security benefits he began receiving at age 63 increased to $1,236.70.
But during the summer, Mr. Gutowski learned that because of the extra money he had earned as a waiter, he had more income than was allowed by Social Security rules. Once the error was discovered, the Social Security Administration demanded money back; it withheld two checks, for July and August. Eviction was now a very real concern.
SAGE came to his assistance, referring Mr. Gutowski to the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, one of the agencies supported by The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund.
A $1,115.74 grant from the fund allowed Mr. Gutowski to pay his July rent and late fees. He also received a grant from the Bridge Fund of New York, an agency that works to prevent homelessness, to pay his balance for August.
Mr. Gutowski says that his finances have since stabilized, but that a new sense of dread has replaced the old one. This month, he will begin treatment for his illness, largely paid for by his health maintenance organization. It is set to last 6 to 10 months, requiring him to take three pills a day and give himself an injection once a week.
"The side effects are like chemotherapy," he said, but added that people at SAGE had set up a schedule of visitors to check on him regularly in the home he has managed to preserve. Mr. Gutowski says he is prepared to fight for it again if need be, as he has in the past.
"There were times I gave up almost everything but rent to live here," he said. "It is such an opportunity, at my age, to be living somewhere safe, and very clean. I would do almost anything."


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In a game that came down to the final seconds, Penn State (8-16, 0-12 Big Ten) missed on two late opportunities to tie or take the lead and suffered a 74-72 setback to Iowa (16-9, 5-7 Big Ten) Thursday (Feb. 14) night before a raucous student crowd of 1,420 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State coach Patrick Chambers will donate $14,200 to Penn State Dance Marathon 2013, fulfilling his pledge to donate $10 for every Penn State student who attended the contest on the eve of the 46-hour THON event, which kicks off Friday.
"The students were great and the rest of the fans were great," Chambers said. "That was the loudest I've ever heard that place. We can have a home-court advantage. It can be done. It's unfortunate that we didn't come out with a win, but the atmosphere was definitely amazing. It was really special to see."
Three Nittany Lions posted double-digit points for the first time in Big Ten play led by an outstanding 26-point effort from sophomore guard D.J. Newbill (Philadelphia, Pa.). The Penn State coaching staff sported pink ties, while the Nittany Lions had pink shoelaces in support of the 7th Annual Pink Zone at Penn State Lady Lion game on Feb. 24. In addition, head coach Patrick Chambers, as well as several players, shaved their heads as part of the No Hair, Don't Care Campaign to raise money for THON.
Newbill was sensational hitting 11-of-20 from the floor and a career high three treys (3-5) to go with a team-high eight rebounds and two steals. Senior Sasa Borovnjak (Belgrade, Serbia) posted his best ever Big Ten game logging 14 points and junior Jermaine Marshall (Etters, Pa.) posted 14 points and a career-high 10 assists.
"I was proud of the guys to get themselves in the position to make shots and make plays," Chambers said. "We need to make some stops and free throws when it counts, but I was proud of the way the kids competed."
Penn State shot 44 percent (27-of-61) from the field and season-best 47 percent (8-of-17) from beyond the arc. The Nittany Lions outscored the Hawkeyes in the paint 30-24 and off turnovers 18-6, while committing just six turnovers on the night.
The Hawkeyes got 22 points from Roy Devyn Marble and 13 from freshman guard Mike Gesell. Iowa also shot 44 percent (24-of-54) for the game, but outscored the Lions 20-10 at the free throw line while hitting 20-of-26 at the charity stripe. Iowa also led the rebounding 40-29.
After falling behind by 12 points midway through the second half, the Nittany Lions used a 10-1 run to narrow the gap to three, 62-59, with 6:29 to play. Two Hawkeye free throws and a basket from Marble increased Iowa's advantage to seven, but a layup from Borovnjak and a trey from freshman Brandon Taylor (Tabernacle, N.J.) pulled Penn State within two, 66-64, with 4:08 remaining in the game.
Four more points from Iowa gave the Hawkeyes a six-point lead, 70-64, but Penn State kept pushing. A three-point play from Borovnjak off a nice Marshall feed and a foul shot from Marshall again moved the Lions within two, 70-68, with 1:13 on the clock. Ross Travis stole the ball from Marble and fed ahead to Newbill whose three rimmed in and out. The Lions fouled and sent Aaron White to the line where he missed. Marshall drove the lane on Penn State's next possession looking to tie but was met by a swarm of Hawkeyes and his offering went wide.
A foul by senior Nick Colella (New Castle, Pa.) sent Marble to the foul line where he went 2-for-2 for a 72-68 Hawkeye edge. With 20 seconds remaining, Newbill scored a layup to bring the Lions within one possession, 72-70, with five seconds to play.
Another Penn State foul sent the Hawkeyes back to the foul line where Melsahn Basabe went 1-for-2 to keep the game alive in the eyes of the Nittany Lions. Marshall headed down the floor after Basabe's miss on the second free throw, but was smartly fouled by Marble before he could attempt a tying three with one second remaining. He made the first free throw and tried to miss the second, but his line drive went in.
The Lions fouled on the Hawkeye inbound and Marble iced the game making 1-of-2 at the line before Taylor rebounded the miss on the second and his final 90-foot heave went wide.
After an Iowa trey to open the game, Marshall fed Newbill for an alley-oop dunk to get the crowd roaring. However, Iowa fired back and was up by seven, 12-5, after five minutes. Despite a Newbill jumper, another Hawkeye three- pointer followed by a layup that had the Lions trailing by 10, 17-7, with 13 minutes on the clock.
Less than 30 seconds later a Newbill trifecta sparked a 16-0 run to give Penn State a 23-17 advantage. Newbill and Borovnjak each had five points in the run, while Marshall put up six. Iowa didn't trail for long as the Hawkeyes embarked on an 11-point run of their own to retake the lead, 28-23, with 6:17 remaining in the half.
A bucket and free throw from Newbill pulled the Lions within two, 28-26, before another Hawkeye basket increased Iowa's lead to four, 30-26. On Iowa's next possession, Marshall had a huge block, but the Hawkeyes rebounded and missed a second chance opportunity. Marshall stole the ball and threw down a dunk to pull Penn State within two, 30-28, once again.
Following another Iowa basket, a 6-0 Nittany Lion run ignited the crowd as the Lions regained the lead, 34-32, with 1:01 left in the first half. Iowa closed out the half with six straight points for a 38-34 lead.
Borovnjak opened the second half with a basket before Newbill hit a three to give the Lions a slim 39-38 lead less than a minute into the second half. After a trip to the foul line where the Hawkeyes hit 2-of-2 to regain the lead, 40-39, Marshall was fouled and also hit 2-of-2 to give the Lions their final lead of the game, 41-40, with 18:40 to play.
The Hawkeyes took off on an 8-1 run for a 48-43 lead, but baskets from sophomore Ross Travis (Chaska, Minn.) and Newbill brought Penn State within one, 50-49, by the 14-minute mark. Iowa's Anthony Clemmons sank a three to start an 11-0 run for a 12-point Hawkeye lead by the midpoint mark of the half before a Newbill three sparked the Lions late charge.
Penn State is back in action on Sunday, Feb. 17. The Nittany Lions visit No. 4 Michigan for a noon game on the Big Ten Network .
For all the latest information, notes, pictures and related links on Penn State basketball follow Associate Athletic Communications Director Brian Siegrist (@PSUSTRETCH) and the official Penn State men's basketball handle (@PennStateMBB) on Twitter and check GoPSUsports.com. The Nittany Lions are also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pennstatebasketball.


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Although many historians list this Clan as a sept of the Campbells, and others claim that a relationship to the Frasers existed, there is no good reason to suppose these relationships were the result of anything other than geographical proximity. There has also been some confusion between the MacTavishes and the MacThomas. Here also, the relationship is tenuous - the Thomsons being a separate Border Clan with its own Chief at that time. The Chief of the MacTavishes is considered to be the MacTavish of Dunardrie.
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The 12 Hours of Sebring was supposed to be the first race for the new Audi R15 LMP racer, and the last Audi-sponsored ALMS entry. But here comes the Peugeot 908 HDi, Animal House-style!
With Audi pulling out of ALMS and Peugeot prepping a highly modded version of their 908 HDi for a Le Mans showdown, it was sort of the perfect opportunity for the French to ruin Audi's party. Just by showing up, the Pug people are going to be grabbing some of the steam and some of the headlines from Audi.
Even worse, if the new Audi R15 falls to the Peugeot 908 they're going to look like chumps before the 24 Hours of Lemans. The official line from Peugeot Sport director Olivier Quesnel is this:
Our busy test programme notably includes endurance simulation tests at a variety of circuits, and we will take part in two races upstream of Le Mans which will serve as full-scale dress rehearsals for everyone in the team. We have consequently chosen to compete in March's 12 Hours of Sebring, which is the opening round of the American Le Mans Series, with two cars and six drivers.
Yeah, right... This is the best setup for an 80s-style showdown movie since Better Off Dead.
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