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Richard Bucala, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology), of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) and of Pathology; Deputy Chief, Section of Rheumatology
Departments & Organizations
Internal Medicine: CPIRT - Pulmonary Infection Research and Treatment | Diabetes Research Center | Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program | Liver Center | Rheumatology: Rheumatic Diseases Research Core | Rheumatology, Allergy, & Immunology: Rheumatology: Rheumatic Diseases Research Core | Yale Tissue Regeneration and Fibrosis Program
Pathology: Experimental Pathology Graduate Program
School of Public Health: Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases
Human and Translational Immunology Program
Yale Cancer Center: Cancer Immunology
Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS): Microbiology | Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology, and Physiology
Yale Institute for Global Health
Yale Medicine
Office of Cooperative Research
Richard Bucala, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine, Pathology, and Epidemiology & Public Health. He studies the mechanisms by which protective immune responses lead to immunopathology, focusing on MIF-family cytokines and their genetics, which his group first cloned and characterized experimentally. Currently, his laboratory is leading multidisciplinary efforts to develop immunotherapies tailored to an individual's genetic makeup. An anti-MIF developed by the group is undergoing clinical testing in oncology, and an anti-MIF receptor antibody, recently FDA approved, is under evaluation in SLE. Dr. Bucala also is credited with the discovery of the fibrocyte, which is being targeted therapeutically in different fibrosing disorders. He is a co-founder of Cytokine Networks and of MIFCOR, a biotechnology startup begun as a student-advised project. Dr. Bucala was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Arthritis & Rheumatology and has served on numerous advisory boards for the NIH, the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and private foundations.
Education & Training
|Cornell College (1986)
|Rockefeller University (1985)
|Yale University (1979)
|Yale University (1979)
|Hospital for Special Surgery
|Brigham & Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
|Visiting Fellow
|Institut Pasteur, Paris
Honors & Recognition
American Association of Physicians (2009)
American Society for Clinical Investigation (1996)
Professional Service
Arthritis & Rheumatology (2016 - Present) Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Immunology (2010 - Present) Associate Editor
Alumni Schools Committee (2008 - Present)
NIH (2006 - Present) NIH Biodefense and Chemical Countermeasures
Genetic studies of human host susceptibility to tuberculosis South Africa (2010)
Genetic studies of human host susceptibility to tuberculosis
Genetic Susceptibility to Leishmania Colombia (2008)
The Bucala group is investigating the genetic susceptibility to the parasitic infection Leishmania in collaboration with researchers in Cali, Colombia.
Genetic studies of human host susceptibility to Leishmaniasis Cali, Colombia (2005)
Genetic studies of human host susceptibility to Leishmaniasis
Genetic epidemiology studies Kenya; Zambia (2003)
Role of innate immunity in malaria infection


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There it goes, another year races by and we spend these last few days (hours?) looking back, then forward, then back, then forward - whew! anyone else dizzy like me?
I will start with sharing some backward glances at the year gone by and some of my favorites from those 12 months. I hope you will share your favorites too!
I had the pleasure of reading a lot of wonderful books (and really only a couple of stinkers) in 2013. In fiction I loved A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. The hint of mystery and maybe a touch of the supernatural made it especially appealing to me and there are some characters that you cannot help but fall in love with too so it's definitely a winner in my book. And speaking of characters to fall in love with - have you read Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward? Never in my life have a I rooted for a main character like I did the one in this book. And I won't tell you what happens to her - you have to read it!
In non-fiction in fell pretty hard for Augusten Burroughs' This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More For Young and Old Alike which was refreshing in it's brutal honesty and unapologetic style. I am a fan of that myself so this became a quick favorite for me. And if you are feeling ambitious I cannot recommend Far from the Tree by Andrew Soloman enough. What a wealth of information and insight that I would otherwise have never known! And the icing on the cake is the healthy dose of perspective that anyone - but especially parents - can appreciate. Also topping my list was Homeward Bound by Emily Matchar. Maybe the fact that it's focus is women in my demographic - or very close to it. Who doesn't like to read about themselves after all? If you are in the thick of the handmade movement and have ever thought, what exactly am I doing here? Then this book might be for you. I'll be honest, even though I absolutely LOVE what I do, I have wondered if it was what I should be doing and this book asked some of the hard questions that follow that initial query. When I closed the book I felt such gratitude for the author's willingness to ask some hard questions about the handmade movement and to provide some great insights as well.
I have such a long list of 'to-read's for the coming year, it's a bit overwhelming! What is on your list??
In movies and tv.... guys it was a pretty dismal year in my opinion. One small bright spot came in October when Vince and I took a trip in the way-back machine and watched all of the Twin Peaks series which, I admit, I became a little obsessed with. There is something about that show that sucks you in - you just never know what weird or funny thing will pop up out of the blue. That final episode though - folks, it's like watching a nightmare and it will freak you out for days...days I tell you. You have been warned. And movies... pheesshhh... I got nuthin' (or maybe I am just forgetting something - it wouldn't surprise me). Now, to be fair, I didn't really seek out any good ones and we dropped Netflix so it's no wonder I didn't fall in love with any films this year. Maybe 2014 will fare better for me. Any suggestions for new year viewing?
2013 came with some other small victories here and there as well. Once Adam started school, one of my hopes was to try to polish up some language skills that had been abandoned long ago. I studied Spanish in high school and college and actually really loved it. So, with a bit more time on my hands I tracked down some free online guides and am working my way through those. It's amazing how much comes back to you after years of non-use and it's also, at the same time, it's amazing how much does NOT. Weird but true.
All my goals for 2014 are just recycled from previous years - all those things that still have not been crossed off my list. That's okay though - the important thing is that I keep trying, right? I'm excited about the coming year and I hope it is fantastic for all of us!
See you in 2014!

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A rare breed just got rarer. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina, one of the few remaining white Southern Democrats in the House, has announced he will retire rather than run in what was expected to his toughest race yet.
Shuler is a leader of the so-called Blue Dog Democrats, a shrinking coalition of moderates who were known for, among other things, causing headaches for Nancy Pelosi during her years as speaker.
Shuler launched a doomed bid against the California Democrat for the minority leader post in 2010. He got 43 votes.
The Heisman Trophy runner-up and former Washington Redskins quarterback was first elected to the House in the Democratic wave of 2006. But he was facing a much tougher electorate this year. The GOP-led state legislature has redrawn his district to cut out the hub of Democratic voters. He was expecting a fierce and uphill fight.
"I have always said family comes first, and I never intended to be a career politician," Shuler said in a statement. "I am ready to refocus my priorities and spend more time at home with my wife, Nikol, and two young children."
The congressman's fellow North Carolina Democrats also face tough elections in November, in part, thanks to the new district lines. Reps. Mike McIntyre and Larry Kissell are counted among the most endangered in the House.
The state's Democratic governor, Bev Perdue, announced last week she would not seek a new term. Shuler had also ruled out running for that office this week.


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I would like an easy-to-setup site to handle videos to be viewed internally by my company. YouTube is essentially the perfect solution except for its being public. I'm looking for a place where a few people can upload videos, and the system will return a page where they can watch that video in a browser.
I figure this would involve a dedicated Web server to run the Web application and process the videos. I've searched and I don't think such a system exists, but I perhaps there's one out there in its infancy that doesn't rank high on Google yet.
Essentially the site I'm looking for is what MediaWiki is to Wikis, or what StackExchange is to Q&A sites, but for videos.


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Former News of the World Readers Too Illiterate to Read Anything Else
In your mordant Monday media column: NotW readers disappear, newspapers must advertise, Keith Gessen's pale jail tale, the Tribune Co. screws more shareholders, in-house news, and your headline fuckup of the day.
- Interesting media factoid: after dirty UK Sunday tabloid News of the World folded, overall Sunday readership in the UK fell by 17%. That means that rather than switch to a new paper, hundreds of thousands of former NotW readers just stopped reading newspapers altogether. Why? Probably because there's not another paper as dumb as NotW was. Yet!
- Idea for the ailing newspaper industry! Newspapers should spend more money advertising themselves. Sure, sure. Or advertise themselves for free, on all those newspaper ad pages that nobody buys any more.
- Here, at last, is Gawker figure and literary man Keith Gessen's account of his 32 hours in jail after being arrested at an Occupy Wall Street protest earlier this month. Judging by the length of this piece, Gessen spent all 32 hours in jail writing. A mere joke! But this is, perhaps, the first ever first person account of a time that two current or former New Yorker staffers were locked up together, along with two conceptual artists. Read it, for history's sake.
- Who else is getting screwed by the Tribune Co. bankruptcy that evil billionaire Sam Zell caused? Thousands of small time investors who cashed out of Tribune stock before the company went bankrupt. Way to somehow screw even those totally uninvolved in your nefarious wrongdoing, Sam Zell!
- Tommy Craggs is the new editor of Deadspin. Everyone say, "Congratulations, Tommy." We also have a new editor here, on this very site.
- Hahaha, The Deseret News ran a headline which ended in a hyphen and then just totally disappeared (photo here.) Newspaper layout people in Utah—what are they even doing?!
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Update: Sitting down for an hour-long chat with Kris Jenner, Kanye West said that he and Kim had considered how to debut the first photo of their daughter, who was born in June, and they decided to let the tot's grandma land the honor.
He said, "As everyone knows, it's sometimes difficult for me to deal with the press and, at this point, it's almost an agenda for them to write me into a story. This was a safe place where I could express myself with love without an agenda."
The picture of baby North was shown at the end of the interview.
Original Post: Grandma Kris Jenner is getting all the big reveals these days. First she interviews Kanye West on her talk show, now she's showing off Kim Kardashian and West's new baby girl, North West. Here's the shot she shared on Twitter Friday morning:
Meet North West. #WatchKris pic.twitter.com/QTNJ90baZ6
— Kris Jenner Show (@KrisJennerShow) August 23, 2013
The #WatchKris hashtag she includes is a blatant promotion for her talk show. Which is what most grandparents include when showing off their grandbabies, right?


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Daniel Radcliffe: 'James Bond villain reports are totally untrue'
HARRY POTTER star DANIEL RADCLIFFE is baffled by reports suggesting he is in the running to play a villain in the next James Bond movie, insisting the speculation is "totally untrue".
The actor fears his offhand responses to questions about his dream film roles have led to stories linking him to the role of 007's nemesis in the next Bond film, and he can't believe how quickly the false rumours have picked up pace.
He says, "I think that's literally one of those things where... someone says, 'Would you ever play James Bond?' and I said, 'I don't think I'm really cast-able as James Bond, I'd rather be a villain'. That then eventually turns into, 'Daniel Radcliffe has been cast as the next Bond villain', which is totally untrue..."
Radcliffe has also dismissed rumours he is set to make his superhero debut as Batman's sidekick Robin in another movie project, but there is one comic book character he would really love to bring to life onscreen.
He adds, "I'd play (DC Comics superhero) Nightwing."


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5 Towns That Had to Change Their Names
Many towns have undergone name changes at some point in their history. Usually it's because the land the town is on has come under new rule, or has outgrown its old designation. Because of the military overseeing westward expansion, there are scores of towns in the U.S. that used to be named "Fort __," and for centuries most of Europe bore Roman names in honor of their conquerors. But some towns have had more unique reasons for changing their names. Scandal, shame, confusion, or just because the name sounds wrong can all be reasons to spur a community toward a new name. Here are five examples of towns that felt it necessary to present a fresh identity to the world.
1. Berlin, Ontario, Canada, became Kitchener
A lot of German immigrants settled in Southern Ontario in the 19th century, and the town of Berlin was named as homage to their motherland. Then the motherland started bombing allies of their current homeland. That, combined with the large population of pacifist Mennonites in Berlin, spelled trouble for the town. All the pacifists meant that men from Berlin weren't signing up for the war effort, and other towns began to look at the heavily German populated Berlin with suspicion.
Soon there was a referendum (not supported by the majority) to change the name of the town. Citizens were given many options of new names, but there was no space on the ballot to keep Berlin "Berlin." Anyone who supported the status quo was, according to National Archives of Canada, "immediately perceived, by those who wanted change, as being unpatriotic and sympathizers with the enemy."
Violence, riots, and intimidation followed. Only 892 people out of a population of 15,000 voted on the referendum, and only 346 votes in favor were enough to change Berlin to Kitchener, named after Britain's Minister of War. A petition with 2000 signatures was not enough to stop the change.
2. Pile-Of-Bones, Saskatchewan, Canada became Regina
Today, Regina is a city 200,000 people strong. In the 1880s, it was barren grassland frequented only by buffalo and the Cree Indians who hunted them. The old adage that Indians used all parts of the buffalo appears to have been true, except for the bones. These they piled about 2 meters high and 12 meters in diameter, in hope that the buffalo would return to visit the bones. The first settlers and trappers kept the obvious name.
Then, in 1882, the wife of Canada's governor general, Princess Louise, suggested they change the name to honor her own mother, Queen Victoria. Regina is Latin for "Queen," and all female monarchs sign their name using it. Thus Saskatchewan was elevated out of the boneyard to royal heights.
3. Wineville, California became Mira Loma
Clint Eastwood and Angelina Jolie made a movie called Changeling, about a mother who is sure the kidnapped son returned to her is not actually her boy. It was based on true events, and those events are why the town of Wineville, California has been called Mira Loma for the last 80 years. The real-life kidnapped boy, Walter Collins, was likely murdered in Wineville, along with at least three other boys, by Gordon Stewart Northcott. The case became known as The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, as that is the area of Northcott's ranch where the partial remains of his victims were uncovered. Northcott was hanged in 1930, and the town sought to escape its appalling notoriety by changing its name in 1931.
4. Staines, Surrey, became Staines-Upon-Thames
Americans have come to loathe or love Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat or Bruno. In his native UK, he was first known as the character Ali G, an obnoxious wanna-be white boy British rapper. Part of Ali G's background is that he grew up in the mean ghettos of Staines (in actuality a lovely little middle-class town in Surrey). His fame was such in the UK that the people of Staines didn't appreciate being associated with his image, and changed their name to the more elegant Staines-upon-Thames—partly to distance themselves from Ali G's obnoxious antics, and partly to advertise their proximity to the river Thames to encourage tourism. Says town Councilor Colin Davis describing the change, "I regard Ali G as someone who put Staines on the map, we're just telling people where it is."
5. Gay Head, Massachusetts, became Aquinnah
On the western edge of the island of Martha's Vineyard, there is an outcropping of craggy, brightly tinted rock. The white settlers of the 1600s wrote of them as the "gaily colored cliffs," and the name soon stuck to the settlement that grew near them. The town of Gay Head was born. It was laid to rest 400 years later, when the town of Gay Head successfully voted to change its name to Aquinnah in 1997. As many of the town's residents are in some way related to the original holders of the land, the Wampanoag tribe, the name change was meant to reflect its Native American heritage.
Although many people might hear of this change and think, "Well yeah, no wonder. That name makes me think of a sex act," the people behind the name change want the world to know their decision had nothing to do with homosexual connotations. Said the tribesman who started the petition in 1991, Carl Widdiss, "I guess it's simple. An Indian place should have an Indian name."


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admin. Chairs Design. November 22nd , 2017.
Finding the phrase "chesterfield sofa", some people may question what it is. The word chesterfield is growing up in Canada. However, it has different meaning from what you see before. In Canada, this word refers to any sofa which is designed with two seaters. It is designed for not only one person to sit on, but exactly for two persons. You may find this kind of sofa as two-seater sofa or loveseat.
On the other hand, in UK, the term chesterfield refers to different meaning. It refers to buttoned sofa. Mostly, the chesterfield sofa is made of leather. It is featured with back and arms. In advance, this term is also applied for other seating units, such as armchair and ottoman because some of them are also designed with buttons. It may be more familiar with the name tufted sofa. Thus, chesterfield can be categorized as a stitched and buttoned design applied for seating units.
Chesterfield sofa is well known with its ability in improving elegant and luxury look for the home interior, especially living room. This is because of the luxury material, leather, which is commonly used to manufacture this sofa. In addition, the special buttoned design presents an unusual look which offers more impressive decoration. The sofa makes the interior look better. Showing some details on the sofa also means adding bold statement for the interior, moreover when the sofa offers special color accent.
As we know, modern chesterfield sofa is designed with leather covering almost all the frame. Except the buttoned leather, you will only find simple designed short legs. Some differences are found when this sofa is compared to a Victorian sofa which is featured with detail sculptures and scrolled higher legs. For more luxury look, mostly, the chesterfield sofa is with beaded arms. Golden beads make any colored leather looks great. They also create nice decorative lines on the sofa.
Indeed, chesterfield leather sofa is mostly employed for indoor furnishing. It will look good for both small and spacious living room. Chesterfield sofa also offers comfort seating in family room, even bedroom. If you have enough space to add more seating units, you can also invite chesterfield armchair and ottoman. It is also surprising to see that there is also rectangular coffee table designed in chesterfield style. Together, the sofa, armchair, ottoman and coffee table will fulfill your needs of comfortable seating and luxury living room interior design.
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Police Brutality Worse Than Rodney King? The Robert Leone Story + Dashcam Footage [37 Min]
Two years ago, 31 year old Robert Leone was
driving late at night when he failed to pull over
for a state trooper car. Mr. Leone did not speed
or attempt to avoid the troopers, and was
eventually successfully "pulled over" and driven
into a ditch. A police car blocked his door, and
he was instructed to get out. After attempting to
tell the trooper that he could not get out, he was
shocked repeatedly with a taser, and was forced
out of the car from the other side. The troopers
then proceeded to brutally beat and tase him while
he lay facedown on the ground. During this
assault, one trooper punched Leone in the face and
broke his hand. Afterwards, they pulled him into
the car, handcuffed. After claiming that Leone had
spit on one of them, the Troopers began beating
and tasing him once again after hog-tying him in
the back, as they decided that the cuffs were not
enough restraint. Leone was then taken to the
hospital for treatment. However, one of the
troopers overheard Leone begging one of the nurses
for help, claiming that the troopers had beaten
him. Upon hearing this, the troopers ordered all
hospital personnel out of the room and proceeded
to beat Mr. Leone once again for trying to inform
the staff. He was then taken from the hospital
untreated and incarcerated. He waited in prison 6
months for a trial in which he was tried on 24
charges, including assault for breaking a
trooper's hand with his face. Although he was
found not guilty on all but 4 of the charges, and
the 6 months he waited in prison should have been
a sufficient sentence, he was given 1 1/2-4 years
in prison. He has been brought up for parole and
denied parole twice- once because he failed to
attend a DUI class while in prison (DUI was one of
the 20 charges he was found not guilty of in the
trial) and once because the parole board lost the
paperwork. Leone may very well stay in prison
until the statute of limitations on the charges he
could press on the troopers has expired.
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Garden Path with Chickens
Measures: 110 x 110 cm
Technique: Oil on canvas
Depository: Destroyed by a fire set by retreating German forces in 1945 at Schloss Immendorf, Austria.
As with all the paintings that were stored in Schloss Immendorf in Lower Austria during World War II, also this painting burst into flames set by the German Forces. "Gardenpath with chickens" belongs to the group of paintings Klimt executed during his sommer stay 1916 in Weissenbach on Lake Attersee. Here we can see how Klimt encircles the blossoms and leaves and breaks away from his neopontillistic
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CRYSTAL LAKE – Kim Kirchhoff is in severe pain soon after eating a food that contains gluten.
If the common protein is present in Kirchhoff's lunch, for example, her immune system has an intense reaction and begins to attack the tissue in her small intestine.
Today, the 30-year-old Crystal Lake resident understands what is happening to her. She knows that she is among the 1-in-133 people worldwide who suffer from celiac disease – a digestive
disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with the way the body absorbs nutrients from food.
Two months ago, however, Kirchhoff just knew she didn't feel good.
"I had severe stomach pain, bloating, and I was always tired," she said. "I had a biopsy and suspected I had an ulcer."
Her doctor suggested a test for celiac disease.
When the results came back, the doctor's suspicions were confirmed. Kirchhoff's body could not tolerate the protein compound gluten.
Typically found in wheat, barley and rye products, gluten is the ingredient that helps make doughs elastic and gives pizza crusts and bagels a dense, chewy texture.
It also is used as a stabilizing agent in items such as ice cream and ketchup. And, although gluten is found mainly in foods, it also is an ingredient in some medicines, vitamins and even lip balms.
The diagnosis turned out to be a relief for Kirchhoff.
"After I started to experiment with gluten-free meals, all of the other side effects I was having, and just didn't recognize were symptoms, got better," she said. "I had muscle and joint pains and headaches and migraines, and I just attributed them to getting older."
Any diagnosis with the word "disease" in it sounds scary, but treatment for gluten intolerance is fairly simple.
To stay healthy, Kirchhoff must avoid foods and other products that contain gluten. Fortunately for her, there are more options these days for those dealing with celiac disease.
Originally thought to be a rare childhood syndrome, celiac disease now is considered a common genetic disorder. Today, more than 2 million people in the United States are considered "celiacs," according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Many more are suspected.
The increase in diagnosis of the disease can be seen reflected in more than just the relieved faces of the afflicted. The results are displayed prominently in restaurants and supermarkets all over the country.
Market research firm Packaged Facts estimates that the U.S. market for gluten-free foods and beverages has skyrocketed over the past 10 years to $2.6 billion in 2010.
It was just less than $1 billion in 2006, according to a Packaged Facts study released in February.
"While growth rates will slow over the next five years ... U.S. sales of gluten-free foods and beverages will exceed $5 billion by 2015," the report said.
Locally, both Nick's Pizza & Pub on Pyott Road in Crystal Lake and Julie Ann's Frozen Custard on Northwest Highway offer gluten-free menu items. In Woodstock, the Public House on Main Street has gluten-free fare, too.
"We go through three to four cases of the gluten-free pizza crust in an average week," said Scott Jewitt, operating partner for Nick's Pizza & Pub.
That translates to about 96 pies, or about 2 percent of the pizzas that Nick's sells in a week. The restaurant has been offering the gluten-free pizzas for about two years and prepares them on separate surfaces from the regular pizzas to prevent contamination, Jewitt said.
Linda Anderson, owner of Julie Ann's, said she started offering gluten-free ice cream cones in September last year. She said she brought in the specialty cones because she has a friend who has celiac disease, so she understood it was sometimes hard to find ice cream shops with food that was safe to eat.
Anderson said that although she is not gluten intolerant, she also tries to avoid gluten for health reasons.
September marked Kirchhoff's first attempts at gluten-free grocery shopping.
"I spent a lot of time in the fresh produce area and the gluten-free area in the Crystal Lake Jewel," she said. "I was happy, some of those comforts you think you might miss, like cookies, they have them there."
Kirchhoff also went to Trader Joe's in Algonquin. There, she said, employees offered her a four-page list filled front to back with gluten-free items.
"That was a little overwhelming," Kirchoff said with a laugh. "They suggested I take the list home and highlight the items I might be interested in."


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Earlier today, Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, refiled controversial legislation that would ban "sanctuary cities."
Such legislation passed the House during the regular session but died in the Senate because Republicans didn't have enough votes to bring the bill to the floor.
"SB9 incorporates the sanctuary cities language passed by the Texas House in the recent 82nd Regular Session and also includes elements essential for the prohibition of sanctuary cities to work," Williams said in a statement.
The legislation also grants new powers to the Department of Public Safety to determine whether or not a person is here legally before issuing a drivers license. Quoting from the release:
Also under SB 9, the Department of Public Safety will be granted statutory authority to determine
lawful presence in the United States before issuing a Texas Driver's License. Proof of United
States citizenship or documentation of lawful presence will be required to acquire a Texas
Driver's License. Applicants who cannot or will not supply the documentation will not be issued
the license. Additionally, driver's licenses will expire at the end of a valid stay in the United
Democrats have fiercely opposed efforts to pass this sort of legislation in the past, denying Republicans the two-thirds support they need to move it in the Senate. However, there is no such two-thirds requirement during a special session.
It's a change in the rules that has finally given Republicans a chance to move controversial immigration legislation, which has long been demanded by conservative activists in the GOP base.


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Street photography is a branch of photography that has similar roots to documentary photography, photojournalism and even travel photography.
Street photography is a branch of photography that has similar roots to documentary photography, photojournalism and even travel photography.
But whereas photojournalism seeks to capture photos with news value, documentary records history, and travel photography transports the viewer to other places, the aim of street photography is to capture the mundane and elevate it to the level of art. The lines can be a bit blurred at times, and often the greatest practitioners can easily go from one genre to the next.
In general, street photographs are unplanned and unposed and are a sophisticated form of people watching. Often one can "see" a composition and then wait for the right moment for someone to walk into it to complete it. Many are "spur of the moment" and "shot from the hip" type pictures. It's an art in itself to be able to be ready to capture a scene at a moment's notice.
The patron saint of street shooters is the late, famed photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. His philosophy of "the decisive moment" is a mantra for generations of street and documentary photographers and photojournalists everywhere. He captured the spontaneous nature of everyday life with impeccable timing, grace and composition.
Many street photographers eschew the use of telephoto lenses and prefer using a wide-angle lens and get in relatively close their subjects. That's how Cartier-Bresson did it.
It gives a feeling of intimacy to the photos, but the challenge, when getting so close, is to maintain the feeling of candidness and spontaneity at the same time. A technique that some photographers use is to pre-focus the lens at a certain point, estimate where the subject is and fire the camera without looking through it. You're not always guaranteed a perfect shot, but it can add to the serendipitous nature of the genre.
While that's true, I think that one should not dismiss the use of a telephoto lens. It can be a useful item in one's photographic toolbox. It would be like a carpenter being allowed to use only a hammer to build a house. It can be done, perhaps, but not as easily or as well.
With its hustle and bustle of people and activity, New York City is a mecca of street photography, and recently my soon-to-be-high-school graduate-daughter and I had an opportunity to visit the city on a tour of New York University.
Although we were there for two days and three nights, a large part of one of those days was taken up by activities for the admitted students to New York University, so our time was very limited.
On one of the mornings, we walked from our hotel in Manhattan's financial district to the 9/11 Memorial site not far away. On the way, we passed the Chase Bank building. Its black stone walls were polished to a mirror-like sheen. I got down low next to the wall and set my camera with a wide-angle lens down low on the sidewalk and used the reflective properties of the wall as compositional element to capture people walking past on their way to work.
The first few shots were fine with the people and buildings mirrored in the wall. Then a man wearing a chef's smock strode by. He was closer and more prominent in the scene than the other people, which made for a stronger photo.
I could have ended it there, but I decided to wait just a little more. Then a young woman walked by and as she reached my position she turned her head to check her hair in the wall's reflection, and I captured a decisive moment of my own.
It was our first trip to New York, and we decided that an open-air bus tour would get us to most of the landmarks we wanted to see in the shortest amount of time. This meant forgoing the traditional notion of street photography. I put a telephoto lens on my camera and waited to see what I could get.
The double-decker bus wound its way through the city, and the first several opportunities got away from me. I was no longer on my own timetable, and the bus drove past potential pictures before I was ready to shoot. I began to scan ahead to look for the photo possibilities before we got to them.
The bus became sort of the perfect camouflage. A busload of tourists with cameras is a common site in New York, so the people on the street tended to ignore us, and I was able to shoot them being themselves. True, they lacked the closeness and intimacy of photos taken with a wide-angle lens, but they made up for it in candidness.
In the end, what kind of equipment you use doesn't really matter that much. In street photography what's important is capturing the serendipitous and spontaneous nature of everyday life.
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Canon's latest travel zoom compact, the PowerShot SX280 HS, updates 2012's SX260 model with Wi-Fi and is the very first Canon camera to boast the latest Digic 6 processor.
Yup, it's out with Digic 5 and in with the new and more-powerful sixth-generation version. This opens the door to more advanced features at this price point including 1080p movie capture at 60 frames per second and up to 14 frames per second in burst shooting. Canon also opened the door to its London HQ's door for the 'Lint to go and check out how this latest compact camera performed.
READ: Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
We're already fans of the SX260 HS, so we entered with high expectations for the SX280 HS. And disappointed we weren't - this is a good looking wedge of camera that sits neatly in the hand. Its got a mode dial to cater for a variety of shooting modes so whether it's point-and-shoot or full manual control that you prefer it's all here.
However there's not much new compared to its predecessor - the very same body, 20x optical zoom lens and 12.1-megapixel sensor all remain on board. Aside from the addition of Digic 6, Canon's lumped Wi-Fi into the latest model which can pair up with your smartphone's 3G connection or other wireless networks to share pictures when out on the move.
But that's pretty much where new and exciting things end. If Wi-Fi doesn't appeal then there's the SX270 HS which cuts out the connectivity and trims back the price point too. So all bases covered.
Just like the SX260 HS the SX280 puts plenty on the table for its £299 asking price. That 20x optical zoom lens extends from a wide-angle 25mm through to a 500mm equivalent which means group shots or far-away subjects can fill the frame no problems; close-up macro mode worked a treat too. The camera's f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture offered up throughout that range might not be the best going in terms of delivering loads of light, but it helps to keep the compact's size and price to a sensible level.
What's most important is that the zoom moves at pace as controlled via the zoom toggle around the shutter, has that big ol' range to work with and the camera's autofocus system is speedy too. The optical image stabilisation system is suitably sturdy to keep shots steadied when zooming right in and there's also the addition of a new dynamic five-axis stabiliser for smoother movie capture than before. There are few qualms we have here at all.
But one thing we do feel is missing from the SX280 HS is a touchscreen. Think about the likes of the Panasonic Lumix TZ40 and it seems as though Canon's missed a bit of a trick.
READ: Panasonic Lumix TZ40 review
Unlike the Lumix, however, Canon's stuck to its PowerShot principles when it comes to resolution. The SX280 HS's 12.1-megapixel sensor may not be an updated brand new sensor, but then it served just fine in the SX260 and avoids the whole unnecessary megapixel race - and we doff our caps to Canon on that front. We're yet to see what the camera's pictures look like with Digic 6 behind the wheel, as we weren't allowed to take snaps away with us, but if they're even marginally better than this PowerShot predecessor's quality then this'll be one camera well worth keeping an eye on.
Overall the camera may represent small steps rather than a giant leap in the PowerShot range, and Wi-Fi isn't going to capture everyone's attention, but Digic 6 is of interest and we suspect the SX280 HS will be among the better of the small-sized, well-ranged zoom compacts to hit the market this year. Keep an eye on the site for a full review in the future following the camera's April release, this one looks to be a serious contender.


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cool chiefWhen Eva Chen was made editor in chief of Lucky this June, she already knew which aspect of her new office would require the most attention: the sitting area. "I really believe in collaboration," she explains. "We needed to make an inviting space where everyone felt like they had a place to settle in and really talk about style." Enter Lauren McGrath—Chen's longtime friend and former Teen Vogue colleague—who, along with her mother and business partner, Suzanne McGrath, knew exactly how to keep the space appealing yet functional.
An understated white desk topped with a Christopher Spitzmiller lamp is given a playful twist when surrounded by colorful accents. The vibrant Schumacher ikat covering a pair of seats by Hickory Chair faintly echoes the Margaret Lanzetta artwork in the background.
Art.com "Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, July 23, 1970" 16" x 16" photographic print
mix and matchFor her new office, Chen wanted a look every bit as eclectic as the magazine's audience. "I love mixing prints, patterns, and bright colors," she explains, "just like the Lucky reader does." Essentially, the space offers a refreshing mix of all things Chen: clean lines, bold accessories, and a classic but edgy combo that's true to the Lucky sensibility. Throughout the space, vivid pillows, prints discovered at Art.com and Kenise Barnes Fine Art, and lamps stand out against neutral tones and are ready to be swapped out with passing fads. "I wanted it to feel bright, airy, and comfortable," says Chen.
Chen loves the functionality of this shelf ledge, great for displaying art and inspirational items, like the 1970 photograph of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg.
such great heightsThe end result is a fashionista fantasy: sophisticated sofas paired with modern side tables, armless chairs for extra seating, and an oversize Oomph coffee table stacked with inspiring reads. For a similar effect, try hanging framed wall art at varying heights; incorporating a lively blend of shapes, patterns, and styles; or throwing an unexpected rug, such as this chic Moroccan number by West Elm, into the mix.
Chen fell for this sky-blue sofa (upholstered in a Knoll Luxe cotton), which counters the neon chaos of Times Square below.
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From Thanksgiving meals to Christmas parties full of delicious desserts and calorie-laden drinks, the holiday season is notoriously filled with unhealthy foods. But food dangers may lie even before you arrive home for the holidays - on the plane ride over.
In-flight food has never been known for its flavor, but a new survey from Dr. Charles Stuart Platkin, otherwise known as the "Diet Detective," shows it's not the most healthful grub either. But some airlines fare a lot better than others. Which airlines did well on Dr. Platkin's healthy food test? In order of best to worst, keep clicking to see how the airlines' food scored on a scale of one (bad) to five...
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Kicking off the rankings is Air Canada, which tied for airline with the best food for your health, with a score of four. "The airline cares about its passengers' health, that's for sure," says Platkin. The meals are called Air Canada NutriCuisine and focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Air Canada works with a company called Food with a Conscience to develop nutritional standards for their menu. Still, according to Dr. Platkin, they could do better on their individual snack offerings - for example, their cashews have too many calories for one person, and the ranch dip should be swapped with healthier hummus.
Score: 4
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Virgin America tied with Air Canada for healthiest airline food. The Diet Detective also dubbed the airline "most improved," because it offers meals with fewer calories and higher nutrient density than last year's offerings. Another bonus is on-demand service, meaning customers don't have to wait until the carts come through to get their food. Platkin recommends Virgin's snack boxes, which contain lots of protein, but says the Jet Set Kid's Pack could "set a better example" - it contains sugary candies.
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"United has slipped on their snack boxes," says Dr. Platkin. Except for the nuts, he said, all of the individual snack offerings are poor choices. What does he recommend? Tapas (on flights longer than two hours), which include healthy foods such as almonds, olives and hummus. On longer flights, United has several healthy choices, including a grilled chicken spinach salad with only 360 calories, including the dressing.
Score: 3.5
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US Airways does not have the most nutritious menu, according to Dr. Platkin, but he recommends the CafePlus meal because it's low in calories and contains tuna, which is rich in protein. Platkin says the only snack on the airline's menu that looks good is chips and salsa, at 130 calories. US Airways does offer nuts, but you'd need to split them with eight to 10 people to get a healthy serving, he says.
Score: 2.75
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Love JetBlue's free snacks? Unfortunately, they don't make healthy meals - and it's time for the airline to add real meals, says Dr. Platkin. If you have to pick a snack, Dr. Platkin says your best bet is Quaker's Multigrain Fiber Crisps. He also warns that "just because they are free and they let you take more than one doesn't mean you have to take them, especially if you
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American Airlines' snacks are high in calories with few healthy offerings, according to Dr. Platkin. He says your best bet is hummus with pretzels, or the fruit and nut blend - if you split it with at least two other people. American Airlines serves food from Boston Market, which Dr. Platkin says can make reasonable meals - such as the chicken Caesar salad (just go easy on the dressing).
Score: 2.5
Delta's individual snack choices aren't the greatest, according to Dr. Platkin, but their meal choices on longer flights are reasonably healthy. Because the individual snack options are not healthy, Dr. Platkin recommends sharing a snack box, which contains a variety of nutrient-dense foods such as dried fruit and nuts. Lunch and dinner options are limited - a chicken and turkey sandwich at 552.5 calories, or a turkey peppercorn ranch sandwich at 576 calories.
Score: 2.25
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Southwest Airlines offers free snacks, but the snacks have little nutritional value, Platkin says. He recommends going for the nuts and skipping the pretzels and other items.
Score: 1.75
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Spirit Airlines did not respond to Dr. Platkin's request for nutritional information. As a result, Dr. Platkin and his staff estimated information from online menu descriptions and food manufacturers' websites. Snack offerings include M&M's, Pringles, and other junk food. The Diet Detective says your best bet is to bring your own food.
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In Bristol this Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m., the Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to continue discussions regarding the proposed Lathrop gravel pit. It's a complicated project with an Act 250 filing as thick as a big-city phone book, but the central question that needs public input and board leadership is relatively straight-forward: Is the proposed location of the pit the appropriate place for a large-scale mining operation, and should the public have a chance to clarify wording in the town plan that has created much of the ambiguity pertaining to this project?
The ambiguous wording is the phrase "in any district" found in section 526 of the town plan. The dueling interpretations of the phrase contend that the phrase would allow gravel mining 'in any district' in the town (supposedly including the village or any other residential setting) or, opponents of the pit argue, that the phrase meant that mining was allowed 'in any district' (industrial, etc.) where mining was allowed.
Logic would suggest that full-scale mining operations — with rock-crushers and the consequential noise and dust that would come from such an operation — would not be suitable for residential zones or mixed rural residential, commercial zones. The Bristol Planning Commission, which has the authority to clarify zoning by-laws and revise them if necessary, has said it will take up this section of the town plan at upcoming meetings. That's welcome involvement because surely the commission members will make every effort to seek public opinion to determine the will of the community. Town plans, after all, are approved by a majority of the town's residents and crucial aspects of the plan should be reviewed and revised, if necessary, with the public will in mind.
The year 2008 may mark one of the turning points in the Middlebury's history. It will be the year town residents committed to building the Cross Street Bridge, approved a $16 million bond and agreed to change the town's charter to allow for the implementation of local option taxes. All were enormously important decisions.
But it will likely also mark the beginning of a renaissance in community betterment.
Let's count the ways:
• This summer, after almost a decade in the making, Middlebury's Town Hall Theater comes back to life. The extraordinary $6 million renovation of that historic building will have been completed and Middlebury's arts scene will be more vibrant than ever before.
• A riverfront committee is making plans to continue improvement on the banks of the Otter Creek just below the falls, following up on work that began this past fall. If all goes according to plan, an outside amphitheater will get underway that will provide several rows of riverside seating (just above and beside the footbridge near the Marble Works' picnic tables) and the potential for musical and theatric entertainment in the summer and fall when the weather permits.
That's just one part of a long-range plan to more fully utilize the Otter Creek's shoreline through the length of the town and beyond. Better canoe and boat access and egress points are also in the works, making it more convenient for boaters to appreciate the creek. Expanded parks and a running/walking path along the creek are also in the planning stages.
In his State of the State speech, Gov. James Douglas announced two ways to generate additional revenue. The first was to lease the state's lottery for a one-time gain of $380 million. The second was to eliminate a loophole in the state's tax laws that benefited Vermonters with unearned income and capital gains. Closing the loophole would generate approximately $21.4 million annually.
As Rep. David Sharpe, D-Bristol, notes in his legislative column on Page 5, the Legislature has so far been opposed to leasing the lottery for fiscal and values-related reasons. We wholeheartedly agree. The one-time benefit means little in the long-term scheme of things, and the trade-off would turn the lottery into an enterprise that preys on Vermonters who don't have the money to lose. It's an unseemly proposition.
Both sides of the legislative aisle agree that closing the capital gains loophole is a good idea, and that's to the governor's credit. It's not only a substantial amount of money into the state's coffers each year, but it is an effective tax increase on the state's wealthiest residents. Kudos, then, to the governor for going against his pledge not to increase taxes and taking action on this oversight that needed correcting.
And contrary to the Democrats' suggestion to use that money for expenditures they suggest would lower property taxes, the governor's plan to use the $21.4 million to lower income taxes for Vermonters has considerable merit.
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March 10, 2008
Three members of the Yale squash teams were named to the men's and women's all-Ivy squads on Monday. Senior captain and national individual champ Miranda Ranieri and freshman Logan Greer represented the Bulldogs for the women, and senior Max Samuel was selected for the men's team.
The selection of Ranieri was no surprise, as she compiled a 14-1 dual match record in 2007-2008 and blazed through the Ramsay Division at the CSA Individual Championships en route to her first national individual title. Ranieri joins Anita Nador, Berkeley Belknap, Michelle Quibell, Amy Gross, and Catherine McLeod as the only Bulldogs to earn four straight selections to the women's all-Ivy team.
Freshman Logan Greer entered Yale at No. 1 in the U.S. junior rankings, and she backed up her outstanding pedigree with consistently dominant play throughout the season. Greer posted a 13-2 dual match record playing in the No. 2 slot, and won her only match playing at No. 1, against Amherst's Alexandra Dalglish.
For the men, Max Samuel picked up his first all-Ivy selection. Samuel played valiantly at No. 1 for the Bulldogs all season, battling through many difficult matches in a stacked Ivy League. The senior picked up key wins against Williams, Wesleyan, Amherst, and Brown.
For a complete list of the men's and women's all-Ivy teams, visit ivyleaguesports.com.
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NBA/foreign team preseason games are largely exercises in the NBA squad exerting its will against the foreign opponent. The Warriors have had those games in the past. This was not one of them. Haifa put up a solid fight all night long in a 100-108 losing effort against the Warriors , but the Warriors also did themselves no favors. While the team played well during a series of runs, the majority of the game was characterized by tentative and indecisive play. It was as if the Warriors knew they could have their way against Haifa, but they couldn't quite decide what that way should be.
Mark Jackson has hailed the 2012-13 squad as a versatile one. While he no doubt means the term as a compliment for his players, it may also serve as a subtle indictment of his coaching. The Warriors are currently lacking an identity. They can run and they can slow it down, they can jump shoot and they can post-up (with the right match-up), they can score and (increasingly) they can defend. But they haven't show a particularly gravitation towards or gift for any of these skills. If forced to choose a single word to sum up their style of play, I'd choose "undefined."
Right now, they're a team that does a little bit of everything — and spends a lot of time trying to figure out what to do. They run a bunch of set plays, but often have little to show for them but contested jumpers that would have been available early in the shot clock and off the dribble. They've had success in the open court — particularly with Curry on the floor — but don't seem interested in consistently pushing the tempo. They now have a few post players, but rarely post them up. I'm not sure what type of basketball Mark Jackson wants this team to play in games — like this one — where the Warriors should control the tempo and flow. If they lack that clear identity against lesser opponents, it's highly unlikely they'll be able to draw on it for stability against stronger ones.
Mark Jackson's challenge as coach is to figure out how to blend a roster of diverse talents into a team with a common approach. Granted, we're only two weeks into the preseason, but there's been no hint as to what type of team Jackson wants to craft — other than one better than last year's. But despite this early identity crisis, there were some impressive performances Thursday night. The coaching staff definitely has plenty of raw ability to coordinate into a cohesive team.
Stephen Curry — First things first, Curry looked healthy on his ankle all night long. He would occasionally walk around as if he was gingerly testing it, but when it came time to sprint, make cuts or jump, he didn't seem to be hindered. The other encouraging sign from Curry is his success in feeding his teammates. As the offense opened up, Curry seemed more able to use his vision to make things happen. He was orchestrating open shots rather than simply recognizing them. We've seen burst of play like this from him before. It remains to be seen whether Jackson and the coaching staff will settle on a gameplan that makes the most of those strengths.
Festus Ezeli — A week ago, Ezeli was known mostly for his unusual first name. But with three increasingly impressive games over the past five days, Festus is a punchline no longer. Defensively, he's showing instincts far beyond a rookie — let alone someone with only a few years of high-level basketball experience. He knows when to drop into the lane for help, when to give an offensive player some space and when to simply throw around his bulk. The biggest surprise comes on offense, where he's shown soft hands and a nice touch from up to 10-feet out. The thought of the Warriors having not just one (Bogut) but two all-around centers is a little mind-boggling given the team's history with big men. Given the ease with which Ezeli scored Thursday (7-8 from the field), it would be a loss not to find more ways to involve him on offense.
Harrison Barnes — On a team without many top-tier athletes, Barnes immediately stands out. His explosiveness and quickness look like they're going to be huge assets as he develops his game. The explosiveness makes him a tough match-up offensively, since he can both drain a mid-range jumper on a defender playing too loosely and blow by one playing him too tightly. The quickness looks like it'll serve him well on defense, where he's continued to show impressive effort. On Thursday night, he was getting low, fighting through multiple screens per play to stick with his man, and generally smothering his competition. Again, in an up-tempo system, I could see Barnes exploiting any defensive disarray by attacking the basket. In the half-court, those opportunities are more limited.
Carl Landry — The Warriors' back-up power forward wasn't 100% unstoppable from inside the paint Thursday night — only 81.8% unstoppable. On Thursday, he went 9-11 from the key and 0-1 from outside it. Landry's restraint in heaving up outside shots directly contributed to his efficiency. The only frustration in his big night was the fact that, despite his uncanny ability to flip in layups from nearly anywhere in the paint, the Warriors rarely ran plays designed to put him in a position to score. Landry's bulky body and comparative lack of explosiveness leave him vulnerable in a fast-tempo game and make him a natural fit for a more structured, methodical system. But when the game slowed down, the Warriors didn't find ways to feed Landry (except at the very end of the night, off some nice work by Jarrett Jack).
Brandon Rush — If one guy straddles the border between the running and half-court crowd, it's Rush. In the open court, Rush knows how to keep the ball in the middle, fill the lane and aggressively attack the rim. In the half court, he made a killing last year lurking on the perimeter in open spots for good three-point looks. This year, so far, he's also shown increased confidence in his ball-handling, allowing him to probe the defense a bit more and work in some mid-range looks. Having a player like Rush who can be slotted in regardless of the tempo or gameplan is a luxury for the Warriors, but hid productivity is ultimately a bandaid covering deeper problems. Just because Rush consistently bails out the team on broken sets or plays that go nowhere doesn't mean the system is working.
Jack, Thompson, Jefferson and Tyler all played lesser rolls for different reasons.
- Jack looks out of shape and continues to be a half-second off in his timing. That said, things finally clicked in the final minutes of the game when the Warriors needed baskets to maintain their lead. He orchestrated several nice possessions that produced high-percentage shots. He's a vet and will round into shape as camp continues.
- Thompson looked like a talented player taking it easy for the night and letting his teammates lead the way. He didn't asset himself the way he did in the Lakers game, but he didn't need to given the opponent. I'd much rather see Thompson have this type of night than have him feel the need to always be the center of the offense, throwing up 15-20 shots come hell or high-water. As with Jack, I'm confident he'll be fine.
- Jefferson has yet to do anything that suggests he'll get more than spot minutes in occasional games. He'll be a veteran presence in the locker room and a low-risk substitution if forced into active duty, but it looks more than ever like he's in the twilight of his career.
- Last and least, Tyler looked out overwhelmed by the team he previously quit. Whether or not there was something personal going on, Haifa seemed to target him in the defense for a long stretch in the second half. Whether driving at him or posting him up, they managed some easy points against him. Patience is always a virtue with big men, but the contrast with Ezeli is doing Tyler no favors. The Warriors' rookie has already shown more focus, basketball IQ and intensity in three preseason games than we've seen in an entire season from Tyler.


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I just picked up a few yards of remnant burlap for next to nothing. In a search for how to put it to use, I came across the burlap Thanksgiving tabletop ideas shown here:
1. I Heart Nap Time shares a tutorial for a DIY burlap utensil holder.
2. Thanksgiving banner by atcompanyb on Etsy.
3. HGTV has instructions on making a burlap-ruffle tablecloth.
4. A woven burlap tablecloth by Kate Parker Designs.
5. DIY napkin rings from Deck the Holidays.
How do you like this look? Would you use burlap in your Thanksgiving table decor?
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Woxor wrote:I just realized that one of my profs last year had an Erdos number of 2. I had the opportunity to proofread a book he was writing (and be credited in the published version for as much), but I didn't do it! Curses! I don't know how close I'll get to a 3 again.
I thought it was a lifetime thing--if you publish seven papers that would get you a 6, and one that would get you a 3, you still get the 3.


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UPDATE: AP is now reporting that Hawaii's Governor says Larry Ellison has agreed to buy 98 percent of Lanai.
BEFORE: Lana'i, a small island that's part of the state of Hawaii, is on sale for between $500 and $600 million, and a potential buyer already revealed himself at a mayor's county meeting last week, according to USA Today.
The island is virtually untouched, with just one school and 3,200 residents. The island is 141 square miles, with just 30 miles of paved roads.
Billionaire David Murdock's Castle & Cooke currently owns 98 percent of the island, and rumor has it Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle Corporation might be the potential buyer, according to The Daily Mail. Ellison already owns a home on the island.
Bill Gates' name has also been thrown out as a prospective buyer, according to MauiNow.
Officials are worried the untouched paradise might be ruined if a big developer purchases the island.
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I don't get what he is trying to achieve... this was 3+ years ago.
Great, but why is he still trying now? was this the only one?
+1CaptainArgh wrote:Was anyone else watching this thread title go by and wondering
what the hell a Lenton SLOOP was?
Man I need to get some more sleep. I thought he jumped a sailboat or something....
Got it.
Nah nothing to do with themH53Driver wrote:Tony, you seem to be fixated on Len10, what's up?
Also, are you an official Slingshot Rep now?
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The Samsung flagship Windows Phone is now available in Germany. The ATIV S is a high-end solution for those who wish to be slightly unique and choose a smartphone that sports a number of features, as well as a huge 4.8" display. Such features include the SD support, that and the device also makes use of Samsung's SAMOLED screen technology.
WPArea has compiled a short list on where the Windows Phone is available:
- Buyer - €469
- Computeruniverse - €473
- Getgoods - €479
- Home of hardware - €479
- Amazon - from €480
- Getmobile - €519
Just to recap what's inside the ATIV S: 1.5GHz dual-core chip, 1GB RAM, 8MP rear shooter (with 1.9MP FFC), 16 or 32GB storage (with SD support), and a 2300mAh battery to last the day.
via: WPArea.de; thanks, WPfreak8, for the tip!


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Make Your Business Card with Notepad++
25 Dec 2011 18:07:00
Notepad++ is not just a text/code editor, you can use it to make your business card:
Here are some tips/instructions to help you make your original business card with Notepad++:
- Hide menu, tab bar and status bar (you probably want to hide tool bar if you have more content to show) via the General tab of Preferences dialog.
- Hide folder margin, bookmark margin, line number margin and current line highlighting via the Editing tab of Preference dialog.
- Check "Show only filename in title bar" via "MISC." tab of Preference Dialog, this removes the full path and keep only the file name on the caption bar.
- Resize Notepad++ to fit the size of your empty business card to print. (I made the Notepad++ size on screen just fit my card)
- Type the content of your business card with your favorite programming language (html, xml, php, c, c++, etc...) then set the language's syntax highlighting via menu Language (type "Alt" to show menu).
- Launch "Style Configurator" Dialog (via menu "Settings") to tune up the syntax highlighting of your language of choice (for the bg/fg colour, font style and font size). You can choose the theme (on the top) as well to have the different look & feel. Save & close it.
- Print your card - Do the screen capture by "Alt + Print Screen", Then paste it into Word to print.
- That's it. Enjoy making your geek business card!
The original idea came from Albert Hwang's Notepad Business Card.
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Egged in Athens
ATHENS—Leroy and Judy McMillin Egged me.
And I loved it.
The sign on their table at the 2011 Athens Eggfest drew me in. It said "Pig Candy."
Who can resist asking, "What is pig candy?"
Leroy showed me. First he laid out strips of thick-cut bacon on a cutting board.
What's not good about bacon?
Then he covered the bacon with a thick layer of brown sugar.
Sweet! Who wouldn't like that?
Then he sprinkled chopped pecans all over, placed the strips on the Big Green Egg, and cooked them until the bacon was crisp.
And behold, it was pig candy. And it was GOOD.
Meanwhile, all around the Hart-Morris Conservation Center at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC), other Eggheads were engaged in delicious deeds of cookery. Pulled pork quesadillas. Blueberry muffins. Hawaiian surfers (sliders with a slice of pineapple). Pork ribs. Ribeyes. Whole turkeys. Focaccia bread. Cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped jalapeños.
Did I mention bacon is good?
And it was all cooked on Big Green Eggs, ceramic cooker/smokers that make any backyard meatmeister into a celebrity chef.
Like Leroy and Judy McMillin from Spring, Texas, who go by their Egghead names, Spring Chicken and Spring Hen.
The McMillins and a host of other Eggheads will nest on the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center again this year on May 12, the Saturday before Mother's Day, hence the name "The Mother of All Eggfests." They will spend the day cooking and serving pig candy and other smoky delights to visitors.
Preregister at http://athenseggfest.wordpress.com/ and the tasting is free with paid admission to TFFC. Otherwise, you'll pay a fee. All proceeds benefit TFFC.
But be forewarned: There is a catch. The goal of the event is to turn innocent tasters into Eggheads. All the once-used Eggs cooked on during the event will be available for purchase at a big discount. Talk about a hot deal!
An Eggfest is the ideal place to learn whether you want to become an Egghead, since you will have the opportunity to observe people cooking a wide range of foods on Big Green Eggs. "If you taste something you would like to know more about, by all means ask the cook," said Leroy McMillin. "All Eggheads love to share information. Nothing is off limits; there are no secrets. We gladly share what we know."
A video of the 2011 Athens Eggfest is at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Freshwater-Fisheries-Center/128462433868391.
The Mother of all Eggfests is sponsored by Morrison Supply, Paragon Distributing, Brookshire's Grocery and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Everything you need to know about the event, preregister to cook or taste and reserve a Big Green Egg for purchase is at http://athenseggfest.wordpress.com/.
For information on the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, call (903) 676-2277 or visit tpwd.texas.gov/tffc.
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Food Safety Management System
Like any other industry group, responsible food manufacturers work to maintain strict safety standards to ensure that their products can be enjoyed by all, without fear of health risks. But the food supply chains can extend across various countries with different standards, and involve many different organizations and subcontractors. Prior to reaching consumers, food production is affected by companies from feed producers and canners to truckers and retail stores. One weak link–a single ingredient or poorly operated farm–can result in unsafe food that is dangerous to consumers. This is a hazard to public health that can incur huge costs and adverse publicity for the firms in the food chain.
ISO 22000:2018 is designed to ensure safe food supply chains worldwide. ISO 22000, "Food safety management systems – Requirements for any organization in the food chain," is intended to be compatible with the current tools for food safety management, ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP, and to extend its reach for greater diligence.
ISO 22000 was first published in September 2005, to provide a framework of requirements, and confirm a global approach for an international industry. The standard was developed within ISO by experts from the food industry, along with representatives of specialized international organizations. Additional cooperation came from the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which was established by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) to develop food standards. The standard was updated in 2018 to align with other ISO standards.
The Codex HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) is widely accepted as an essential tool for managing food safety especially when combined with an auditable management system. In fact, ISO 22000 will make it easier for organizations worldwide to implement the Codex HACCP system for food hygiene in way that will be consistent regardless of the specific food product or the country involved.
Previously, more than 20 different national standards had arisen, creating uneven levels of food safety, adding costs and complications. The new standard was needed to curtail the costs and hardship involved in food-borne illnesses, particularly in developing countries. ISO 22000 is backed by international consensus, generating requirements for good practice on a worldwide basis.
New Standards Bring Benefits
Food suppliers who develop safety management systems that conform to ISO 22000 can be certified – giving them an advantage in a food industry that is seeking increased accountability. ISO 22000 also incorporates the principles of HACCP, and covers those key hygiene principals.
As food safety hazards can enter the food chain at any stage, ISO 22000 allows all types of companies to take part in food safety management systems certification. The organizations that produce the equipment, cleansers, additives, ingredients and packaging involved in food production are also eligible.
The ISO 22000 also extends the successful ISO 9001 quality management system standard which is widely implemented in all sectors. The developers correctly anticipated that effective food safety systems would be designed and operated within the framework of a quality management system that is ISO 9001 certified, and incorporated into the overall management activities of the organization.
Customers Seek Certification
As a certified food supplier you assure your customers that your products, ingredients and equipment meet agreed-upon standards, saving the sales department time and resources. These transactions go more smoothly because your reputation for performance has already been established by your registration through an accredited registrar. In addition, you gain:
- Increased customer satisfaction
- Ongoing operational improvements
- Fewer errors and lower return rates
- Greater productivity and improved performance
- Simplified and effective documentation
- Greater audit and surveillance efficiency
As companies work with independent auditors to enhance and certify their management systems, they often learn ways to improve their systems and management practices. Through independent certification by an accredited registrar like SRI, firms that manufacture, package, or produce food will demonstrate that they have an effective quality management system in place, impressing current customers and gaining greater access to new markets.
Aligned with ISO 9001
While ISO 22000 can be implemented on its own, it is designed to be fully compatible with ISO 9001. Companies already certified to ISO 9001 will find it easy to extend this certification to include ISO 22000. To help users to do so, ISO 22000 includes a table showing the correspondence of its requirements with those of ISO 9001.
ISO 9001 is a standard that can be audited, providing certification and respect for the company involved. Food service firms can use 9001 and 22000 together – or extend their existing 9001 system – to meet these food safety requirements. ISO 22000 is structured in accordance with the eight clauses of ISO 9001. It is international, and can be used by any company within the entire food chain for certification and registration.
More on organizations devoted to Safe Food
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Washington, D.C. (November 26, 2012) — Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) President and CEO John Castellani issued the following statement today:
"The Washington Post story 'Can Drug Research Still Be Trusted?' presents a one-sided view of the critically important scientific endeavors that explore and ultimately discover and produce life-saving innovative medicines. The article is based upon the unfounded assumption that any industry funding of clinical research inherently leads to a conflict of interest and thus bias in results. It presumes such inherent bias does not exist when funding is provided by other sources, such as government or academic institutions.
"The narrow focus on industry funding as the sole source of potential conflicts of interest is unfortunate and unwarranted, and tarnishes the important role that the biopharmaceutical industry plays in driving innovation and bringing treatments forward to address unmet medical needs. While potential for bias in research may exist regardless of the source of funding, all researchers whether in academia or industry should not be presumed to be anything but devoted to generating the best scientific findings. For example, academic researchers are rewarded based on publishing in reputable scientific journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants are awarded based on publishing track records among other criteria. Experts are sought out by top tier academic institutions, industry and regulators based on their body of work.
"PhRMA member companies are in fact the leading force in research into potential new medicines and cures, investing approximately $50 billion on R&D in 2011. PhRMA member companies have invested over $500 billion on R&D since 2000. The National Science Foundation found that the biopharmaceutical sector accounts for the single largest share of all U.S. business R&D, representing nearly 20% of all domestic R&D funded by U.S. businesses. The Congressional Budget Office has said, 'The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most research-intensive industries in the United States. Pharmaceutical firms invest as much as five times more in research and development, relative to their sales, than the average U.S. manufacturing firm.'
"However, no individual actor, either private or public, has all the human resources and expertise in one place required to achieve success in developing new treatments. Thus, clinical research is conducted in a diverse scientific ecosystem that features companies, government entities such as the NIH, academic research institutions, hospitals, physicians, healthcare professionals and of course the many patients who volunteer to participate in clinical trials. All of these partners are critical to the eventual findings. The difficult and evolving nature of scientific discovery demands that all parties use all available knowledge and resources to continue medical progress and deliver new care options for patients. In fact, the biopharmaceutical sector is striving to increase collaborations with academia to ensure the best research is conducted, while unfortunately some academic institutions have sought to limit their partnerships, which does not help patients.
"Clinical research is in-part advanced by the good intentions of all who contribute to it and operate under strict ethical and legal requirements. An elaborate system of safeguards is in place, including blinding of trials, oversight by institutional review boards, independent data safety monitoring committees, regulatory agencies, editorial peer review and post-marketing surveillance. This system of checks and balances is focused on protecting patients' safety and privacy and the integrity of clinical trials regardless of who funds and who conducts the research. For the overwhelming majority of research, the process works well. Where it has not, issues have been addressed to advance and improve this state of the art system.
"The biopharmaceutical industry is perhaps the most transparent research-based industry in the world. PhRMA member companies take great care to respect and protect the safety and individual privacy of research participants and have a longstanding commitment to sponsoring clinical studies that fully comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. By committing to PhRMA's Principles on Conduct of Clinical Trials and Communication of Clinical Trial Results, member companies help to ensure their clinical research is scientifically and ethically rigorous, and that clinical trial results are properly communicated to healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.
"At the beginning of every clinical trial involving patients, biopharmaceutical companies provide information about testing of new treatments on a searchable U.S. government website (ClinicalTrials.gov), so that eligible patients seeking new cures may decide to participate in clinical research. Following FDA approval, biopharmaceutical companies place the results of the clinical trials FDA relies upon for approving new medicines on the same government web site for all to examine. In 2009, the PhRMA Principles were further strengthened, with biopharmaceutical companies agreeing to voluntarily place online the results from clinical trials of discontinued research programs in the hope that others may benefit from these findings, even if a company will not move forward with them. No other industry posts the basic research for its marketed and discontinued products online for all to see.
"As of November 2012, patients, physicians, and the public could visit ClinicalTrials.gov and learn about over 135,000 clinical trials. Since 2007, when the industry supported legislation to require posting research results for newly approved medicines, biopharmaceutical companies had already posted results from over 7,300 clinical trials.
"Importantly, even in the most carefully conducted trial, there are findings that will only be discovered after the medicine reaches the market and is used by hundreds of thousands or millions of patients. Thus biopharmaceutical companies are also committed to post-marketing research and reporting of potential new findings on medicines after they have become commercially available. More information about clinical trials can also be found at www.phrma.org/innovation/clinical-trials.
"At the same time that the Washington Post criticized the industry for biasing results simply by collaborating with research partners and providing funding to scientists, the New York Times published a glowing profile of Dr. Robert Langer and the Langer Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The Langer Lab which spawned numerous companies and hundreds of patents, demonstrating the value of effective collaboration between industry and academy. According to the article, Dr. Langer serves on the boards of 12 companies and as a consultant to large biopharmaceutical companies. The article also discusses how MIT addressed the potential for conflicts of interest, showing how the checks and balances work at the most rigorous institutions.
"It is ironic that the bias the Washington Post assumes in the biopharmaceutical research ecosystem is reflected in its own story, which begins from a false premise, quotes extensively from noted industry critics to prove its own desired conclusion and omits significant evidence that demonstrates the ethical rigor of biopharmaceutical research. A fully informed and candid conversation about the valuable interaction between industry and the other members of the ecosystem in the development of new medicines would be a useful exercise that can further our scientific knowledge. A sensationalized article built on repackaging limited and already known information to provide a skewed view of biopharmaceutical research does not.
"The biopharmaceutical sector is proud of our commitment to science and the over 300 new medicines that have been approved over the last decade – and the 3,200 in the pipeline today. We are also proud of our commitment to transparency and collaboration to advance biomedical innovation. We will continue to work toward the most effective and efficient research process that supports all participants in the ecosystem and most importantly, provides safe and effective medicines to patients in need."
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. PhRMA companies are leading the way in the search for new cures. PhRMA members alone invested an estimated $49.5 billion in 2011 in discovering and developing new medicines.
Find PhRMA Online:
- Website – http://www.phrma.org
- facebook – www.facebook.com/PhRMA
- Blog – www.phrma.org/catalyst
- Twitter – www.Twitter.com/PhRMA and www.Twitter.com/PhRMApress
- YouTube – www.youtube.com/PhRMApress
For information on how innovative medicines save lives, visit: http://www.innovation.org
For information on the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, visit: http://www.pparx.org
For information on ensuring the flow of medicines during public health emergencies, visit http://www.rxresponse.org


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Air NZ's top 10 picks for Wellington
Wellington ranked as one of four top cities in world
For years it was known as 'Windy Wellington' thanks to the powerful gusts that regularly blast the city. These days New Zealand's capital city's tag line is 'the coolest little capital in the world' courtesy of a massive thumbs up by guidebook guru Lonely Planet.
The publication recently put Wellington up with the big boys naming it fourth best city in the world to visit, just behind New York, Tangier and Tel Aviv.
They also named it 'the coolest little capital in the world', a reflection of its rich arts culture, food scene, natural attractions and activities that have totally surpassed that bothersome reputation for wind.
Geographically contained by the hills surrounding its beautiful harbour, Wellington is an easy city to get around with many of its attractions accessible on foot.
To get a feel for this cool little capital here are our top ten highlights:
Mount Victoria lookout – take in the expansive views of the city from this inner city vantage point
National Museum of NZ – Te Papa – get a feel for New Zealand with interactive, permanent and visiting exhibitions reflecting the country's past and present
Wellington cable car – ride the historic cable car from down town up to the hills and the Wellington Botanic Gardens
Wellington Botanic Gardens – wander through 25 hectares of native forest, conifer plantings, plant collections and seasonal displays
Carter Observatory – while you are at the top of the Cable Car make time for a visit to the Observatory's newly opened planetarium and celebrate the culture, heritage and science of the southern skies
Zealandia: the Karori Sanctuary Experience – step through the predator-proof fence into a 225 hectares eco sanctuary with some of New Zealand's rarest birds, reptiles and insects
The Weta Cave- get a behind-the-scenes look at Weta Workshop, best known for its cinematic design and special effects on award winning movies including the Lord of the Rings trilogy, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia and Avatar
Food – eating is one of the true pleasures of a visit to Wellington be it a really good coffee and a treat at one of the many cafes, a meal at one of its many award winning restaurant or a fossick at a Moore Wilsons food store
The Beehive – as this is the country's capital city and seat of parliament take time to note this unusually shaped building which houses the ministerial offices. There are guided tours available for those that want to take a closer look
Ambience – Wellington is all about atmosphere whether you are wandering beside the harbour, taking time out in a café or restaurant, raving it up in the wee small hours in one of the night spots or shopping up a storm in the boutique stores. Make time to enjoy just being there.
Air New Zealand flies between Wellington and many of the 27 destinations on its domestic network and offers direct flights to Wellington from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For information and bookings www.airnewzealand.com
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Air New Zealand is New Zealand's national carrier and the only airline which specialises in getting you to, from and around New Zealand.