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Coral reefs, one of the most valuable and spectacular environments
on earth, are also one of the most productive and diverse marine
ecosystems. Coral reefs are also valuable assets that contribute
to a healthy economy by providing food, jobs, and protection from
storms. They create habitat for many fish and invertebrate species
with commercial value, support tourism and recreational industries,
and shelter coastlines from storm disturbance. Coral reef related
activities provide a significant economic benefit for many regions
of the United States and the rest of the world.
Scientific evidence indicates that coral reefs are deteriorating
rapidly worldwide. Symptoms of this decline include the loss of
hard corals, an increased abundance of algae, and conspicuous
bleaching episodes and disease outbreaks. Scientists and managers
still lack critical information about many of the causes of coral
decline, but evidence points to stresses caused by a variety of
human factors (see inset above). Human impacts act separately
and in combination with natural factors such as hurricanes, high
water temperature, and disease to stress corals and degrade reef
Puerto Rico possesses exceptional and beautiful coral reefs.
With a linear coastline of 620 km, it is surrounded by over 5,000
km2 of easily accessible (< 20 m depth) coral reef ecosystems.
However, high population density and intense land uses have resulted
in adverse impacts to the reefs, including sedimentation, eutrophication,
and pollution. The effects of overfishing and algal growth further
compound these adverse impacts. As a result, there is an ever-increasing
need to strengthen resource management capacity through timely,
state-of-the-art science and monitoring activities to ensure the
long-term sustainability of Puerto Rico's coral reef ecosystems.
The Caribbean Coral Reef Institute (CCRI) is a Congressionally-directed
program administered by NOAA's Center for Sponsored coastal Ocean
Research that funds scientific research and monitoring of Puerto
Rico 's coastal reefs. The goal of CCRI is to engage in research
and monitoring activities that are applicable to improvement of coral
reel management strategies and that will help build management
capability within Puerto Rico . CCRI also aims at fully utilizing
the resource base of the region when implementing its activities.
This core strength of this program is that its research and monitoring
activities will be run as a competitive selection process in a
partnership between the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (UPR-M)
and the Commonwealth's Department of Natural and Environmental
Resources (DNER). Within this framework and to achieve its objectives,
yearly priorities for the annual proposal competition are set
through a consultative process between the two main partners and
other related agencies and organizations with interest in Puerto
Rico 's coral reef resources. This process will provide resource
managers with timely, highest quality scientific information.
Presently, CCRI is focusing in five major areas of activity:
In FY2005, Congress appropriated $500K to continue the work of
CCRI-RP for year-2. CSCOR requested from UPR-M a proposal to implement
these funds, and has vetted it through its rigorous peer-review
process, and the CCRI team has addressed reviewer comments. The
proposal has been recommended for funding and will be sent to
NOAA's Grants Office for processing. In the FY2005 proposal, CCRI
has continued to focus in the same five areas identified earlier.
CCRI's partnership between the UPR - M and the DNER will ensure
that state of the science information is made available in a timely
manner to the agency responsible for the protection of coral reefs
in Puerto Rico . The close collaboration in CCRI between scientists
and managers will result in scientifically sound management strategies
and policies. Finally, CCRI will also provide a mechanism through
which management practices can be evaluated and modified as necessary
in order to maximize their effectiveness.
FY2004 was the first year of CCRI. For year-1, CCRI funded 10
individual projects addressing four of its five focus areas. These
projects were continuations of priorities previously set by DNER
through its Puerto Rico Coral Reef Monitoring Program or new studies
proposed by local scientists. Results from these studies are due
soon, some are still undergoing, while others are waiting for
permitting necessary for implementation.
Felix Martinez
NOAA / NOAA Ocean Service / NCCOS / CSCOR
301-713-3338 x.153
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The American Stroke Association recently awarded Dixie Regional Medical Center its Get With The GuidelinesSM–Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Silver Performance Achievement Award at the association's International Stroke Conference 2009. The award recognizes Dixie Regional's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to evidence-based guidelines.
"In treating stroke, time to treatment is a key factor in predicting patient outcomes," said Dr. Brett Christiansen, medical director for the hospital's stroke program. "Receiving the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award shows that Dixie Regional is taking action to treat its stroke patients quickly and effectively."
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Stroke Association, approximately 795,000 people each year experience a new or recurrent stroke. Stroke is also a leading cause of disability.
Through GWTG-Stroke, Dixie Regional is tracking comprehensive efforts to rapidly diagnose and treat stroke patients admitted to the emergency department. This includes being equipped to provide brain imaging scans, having appropriate medical providers available to conduct patient evaluations, and using clot-busting medications when appropriate.
"Our goal in participating in the Get With The Guidelines program is to save lives," said Dr. Christiansen. "Our greatest reward is serving our patients. That's why we're committed to turning treatment guidelines into lifelines."
To receive the GWTG-Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award, Dixie Regional consistently complied for at least one year with the requirements in the GWTG–Stroke program. These include aggressive use of medications like tPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, cholesterol reducing drugs, and smoking cessation. This twelve-month evaluation period reflects an ongoing effort of the hospital to continually maintain 85 percent compliance required for an award.
"The American Stroke Association recognizes Dixie Regional for successfully implementing proven standards of care for stroke treatment," said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., vice chair of the Get With The Guidelines steering committee and vice chairman of the Neurology department at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. "By meeting Get With The Guidelines Silver Performance Achievement Award criteria, Dixie Regional demonstrates its active effort to improve the outcomes of the stroke patients it serves and save more lives."
The GWTG Patient Management Tool provides access to up-to-date cardiovascular and stroke science at the point of care. It is a comprehensive program that provides an online interactive assessment and report tool, resources, quarterly workshops, training, and feedback to staff at participating hospitals. The goal is to improve implementation of evidence-based interventions that are proven to reduce complications after stroke and the chances of a subsequent stroke or heart attack.
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May 14, 2013
What GAO Found
The 21 communities surrounding the 23 Department of Defense (DOD) installations closed in the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round have used strategies such as forming a local redevelopment authority and seeking federal grants to deal with the closures. Some economic data for these communities are comparable to national averages, with some variation. For instance, GAO found that 52 percent (11 of 21) of communities had unemployment rates lower than the national average of 8.9 percent, although the rates ranged from a low of 6.1 percent to a high of 16.8 percent. Sixty-two percent (13 of 21) of the closure communities had real per capita income growth rates higher than the national average of 0.14 percent for the period from 2006 through 2011. Since 2005, 23 other installations have experienced population increases that have resulted in net growth of about 191,000 military and civilian personnel (a 36 percent increase), and their corresponding communities have used several strategies to accommodate this growth, including forming a regional working group composed of representatives from affected jurisdictions.


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Addressing the future ocean sciences research agenda will require a cadre of well-trained seagoing scientists. Students need to gain experience and training at sea to become scientists that are well versed in the broad field of oceanography. Gaining experience at sea is nearly as crucial for future oceanographers who will do their work ashore as it is for those who will run ship-based research experiments, in whose case at-sea experience amounts to a type of apprenticeship. New technologies will enhance education on shore but are unlikely to change the paradigm. The academic fleet will need ships with sufficient berthing to carry not only the science and technical teams, but also the next generation of oceanographers.
The future ocean sciences research agenda will be driven by a diverse portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary seagoing studies across a broad range of spatial and temporal observational scales. The fleet of the future will be required to support increasingly complex, multidisciplinary, multi-investigator research projects using autonomous technologies, ocean observing systems, remote sensing, and modeling. Research vessels will be needed to investigate and explore all areas of the ocean, from tidal zones to deep trenches.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. – For the second consecutive year, 16 MBA students from the University at Buffalo School of Management spent an "alternative" spring break volunteering for community service projects in New Orleans to aid people still affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The UB MBAs worked in the city's Lower Ninth Ward with Historic Green New Orleans, an organization concentrated on "green" construction and deconstruction.
One group of students worked on restoration and repair projects with the Lower Ninth Ward Village, a community-driven, community-led, nonprofit organization and neighborhood center. Others worked on a community playground and several home repairs and additions for area residents.
The trip was made possible through financial contributions from the UB School of Management, the School of Management Alumni Association, Blue Ox Roofing and UB's Sub-Board campus service organization.
The UB School of Management is recognized for its emphasis on real-world learning, community and economic impact, and the global perspective of its faculty, students and alumni. The school also has been ranked by Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and The Wall Street Journal for the quality of its programs and the return on investment it provides its graduates. For more information about the UB School of Management, visit mgt.buffalo.edu.
The University at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. UB's more than 28,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities.


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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are having sex — it doesn't matter if they're rich or poor.
Unfortunately, STDs (sometimes also called STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") have become common among teens. Because teens are more at risk for getting some STDs, it's important to learn what you can do to protect yourself.
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One reason STDs spread is because people think they can only be infected if they have sexual intercourse. That's wrong. A person can get some STDs, like herpes or genital warts, through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area or sore.
Another myth about STDs is that you can't get them if you have oral or anal sex. That's also wrong because the viruses or bacteria that cause STDs can enter the body through tiny cuts or tears in the mouth and anus, as well as the genitals.
STDs also spread easily because you can't tell whether someone has an infection. In fact, some people with STDs don't even know that they have them. These people are in danger of passing an infection on to their sex partners without even realizing it.
Some of the things that increase a person's chances of getting an STD are:
As with many other diseases, prevention is key. It's much easier to prevent STDs than to treat them. The only way to completely prevent STDs is to abstain from all types of sexual contact. If someone is going to have sex, the best way to reduce the chance of getting an STD is by using a condom every time (or a dental dam when a girl is receiving oral sex).
People who are considering having sex should get regular gynecological or male genital examinations. There are two reasons for this. First, these exams give doctors a chance to teach people about STDs and protecting themselves. And second, regular exams give doctors more opportunities to check for STDs while they're still in their earliest, most treatable stage.
In order for these exams and visits to the doctor to be helpful, people need to tell their doctors if they are thinking about having sex or if they have already started having sex. This is true for all types of sex — oral, vaginal, and anal. And let the doctor know if you've ever had any type of sexual contact, even if it was in the past.
Don't let embarrassment at the thought of having an STD keep you from seeking medical attention. Waiting to see a doctor may allow a disease to progress and cause more damage. If you think you may have an STD, or if you have had a partner who may have an STD, you should see a doctor right away.
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Not all infections in the genitals are caused by STDs. Sometimes people can get symptoms that seem very like those of STDs, even though they've never had sex. For girls, a yeast infection can easily be confused with an STD. Guys may worry about bumps on the penis that turn out to be pimples or irritated hair follicles. That's why it's important to see a doctor if you ever have questions about your sexual health.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Big Ten Conference announced the Academic All-Big Ten recipients for the fall sports on Thursday and the Indiana women's soccer program was well represented. In all, the Hoosiers had 20 student-athletes receive the honor, the most ever by the program, and also led all other women's soccer teams in the Big Ten.
"To have this many Academic All-Big Ten honorees speaks volumes about the quality of our student-athletes, coaches and academic support staff," said IU Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass in talking about the 88 student-athletes across all fall sports at Indiana. In total, 88 student athletes from Indiana received the honor across seven sports.
The list of women's soccer players that received the award includes:
Ciersten Burks, Molly Buynak, Rebecca Candler, Rebecca Dreher, Shannon Flower, Megan Holland, Zibba Huck, Tori Keller, Kristin Leist, Kate McCusker, Monica Melink, Lisa Nouanesengsy, Shannon Reid, Lara Ross, Abby Smith, Sarah Stone, Orianica Velasquez, Bekah White, Jordan Woolums, Becca Zambon
To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners who are in at least their second academic year at their institution and carry a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
Looking a little deeper at the numbers, the Hoosiers had 31 student-athletes on the 2012 roster. Taking away the 11 freshmen on the team that were not eligible for the award, that means that each of the remaining 20 student-athletes received the award, which is a testament to the hard work that academic adviser Eileen O'Rourke put in with the team over the course of the semester.
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Beyonc� Models Jay Z's Barneys Collection
Beyonce modeled several items from her husband Jay Z's BNY SCC Barneys collection, posting the images on Instagram. The collection launched this week in New York City.
Items included a Moncler puffer varsity jacket ($2,300), python-brimmed leather "Brooklyn" cap ($875), Elder Statesman cashmere ski mask ($700), and gold New York City ring ($12,500).
Jigga was criticized for going ahead with the Barneys collab after Barneys employees were accused of racially profiling blacks. He addressed the decision on his Life + Times website:
"I have agreed to move forward with the launch of (the Barneys New York Shawn Corey Carter) collection under the condition that I have a leadership role and seat on a council specifically convened to deal with the issue of racial profiling."
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Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915), Sculptor and draughtsman
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The French-born sculptor moved to London in 1911 and worked at the Omega Workshops from 1913. Although his best known work is based on human and animal forms he was involved with Vorticism from the outset and his work was much influenced by machine imagery. He was killed in action while serving with the French army at Neuville-Saint-Vaast.
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Army Pvt. Joshua B. Staggs has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
He received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
He is the son of Michelle Nichols of Corpus Christi and is a 1999 graduate of Skidmore-Tynan High School in Skidmore.
Air Force Airman Chris G. Hayes has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate's degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Hayes is the son of Glen Hayes of Aransas Pass and Lori Hayes of Albuquerque, N.M. He is a 2003 graduate of Aransas Pass High School.
Technical Sgt. Sabas Cavazos III has been promoted to Master Sgt. (E-7) and is a 1987 graduate of Ray High School. He has received the Air Force Commendation Medal and Certificate of Induction. He will depart for Spangdahlem, Germany, in November. He will be accompanied by his wife, Gina, daughter and two sons.
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Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:33 pm
This week was a whirlwind of hectic and busy. Since the school year is coming to an end, all of my classes are beginning to wrap up. This week I finished all of my major presentations, including my Honors Thesis presentation. Quite frankly, it's a major relief, but still stressful at the same time since there are still a few things to complete. I also attended the last Senate meeting of the year. This was the last Wednesday night that I gave up to sit in the fireside room, debating over what could be done to improve our campus. I hope that with a new school year and new leadership on campus PUC can continue to improve.
As a graduating senior, most of my time is now spent realizing how little time I have left here at PUC. All of the preparations for graduation are coming along and I am beginning to miss PUC even though I haven't left yet. PUC is a great place for friends, growth and memories, but also rain. It is almost June, yet we found ourselves in heavy jackets and umbrellas one day, and in much warmer style clothing another day. I guess even PUC isn't willing to admit that summer is almost here and so is the end of the year.
Whether it's the café food, the library book and never ending link+ orders, or the noise in Irwin Hall when everyone gets out of their classes, I know that soon I'll be missing so many of the things that we often take as commonplace but that help to enrich our PUC experience. I am glad to have called Winning 335 my home for four years, to have eaten in the café and wandered the halls of many buildings. I hope everyone learns to appreciate PUC for all the good it has to offer.
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Barry Fox's story of electronic yellow pages tactfully omits a few more important points than Charles Abell's answering letter of 6 October supplies. A closer look at the French Minitel system places this in even sadder perspective.
The Minitel system is not just confined to businesses, but contains the number of every telephone subscriber who is not ex-directory. This has allowed the French PTT to stop handing out paper telephone directories to Minitel users, with corresponding savings.
Further, subscribers can set up their own databases and offer them for public consultation through Minitel, putting an enormous amount of information on line (my 1987 Minitel directory lists over 3000 such services). These databases all use the same interface style as the directory and use is practically intuitive. Consultation fees are simply added to the phone bill.
Since the databases can be interactive, their use extends to full-blown reservation systems, mail-order shopping, ...
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Crossover Games 8.1November 20th, 2009 by Crusader
Thanks to c3rb3rus for letting us know that Codeweavers released their latest version of Crossover Games, nicknamed "Zombie Mallard". Most notably this release supports Left 4 Dead 2:
"Frankly, that's all we need to support to justify a new release," said Jeremy White, bloodless President and CEO of CodeWeavers. "We had the zombies practically beating down our doors to be able to run the sequel. We're particularly pleased that we were able to support Left4Dead 2 as soon as it was released. In this way, Linux and Mac users can also do their bit to stave off the effects of the apocalyptic zombie plague sweeping this nation."
Crossover Games can be purchased from Codeweavers for $39.95 US.


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Craig McGill - Director of Coaching
USSF National "B" License
National Fitness License Level 1
Coach Craig grew up in Scotland playing soccer. He was chosen for the County Select Team and he was captain for Ferguslie Utd U21 when the team became Scottish Champions in. Craig has played professional soccer with the Scottish Division 2 Stenhousemuir Reserves and with Burgh Juniors.
Coach Craig has over 18 years of coaching experience. Coach Craig led La Jolla High School to become CIF Champions in 1997 and took Palomar College to the playoffs in 1997 and 1998. He coached club soccer in New Jersey and San Diego before joining the Poway Vaqueros in 2000. Craig has coached both boys and girls teams, taking them to high levels of competition. His numerous accomplishments with Poway include: Presidio League champions at Premier Elite, Premier, AAA, and AA-A levels; Premier Champions undefeated; National Cup Semi-finalists; ODP '93-Girls State and Regional Champions (undefeated); Gothia Cup (international tournament) playoffs (lost in PKs); and finalists at Nomads and NHB tournaments, as well as others. Coach Craig was instrumental in bringing a USL U20 mens team to Poway to successfully compete in the Super-20 League. Craig became a Director of Coaching in 2005.
Coach Craig achieves success by instructing his players to do the simply thing quickly. He strives to be a role model on and off the field. Craig believes that a love for the greatest game in the universe can bring everyone together regardless of race, religion, color, or creed. Craig coaches because soccer can take you from the depths of despair to making your heart soar in seconds. He enjoys seeing his players with huge smiles and watching them grow into adults. When not coaching soccer, Craig's favorite activity is being with his family – no matter where they may be.
Jean Willrich – Director of Coaching
USSF National "B" License
Coach Jean, a native of Koblenz, Germany, played club soccer and professionally in his home country before joining Dutch First Division club PSV Eindhoven during the 1977-1978 season, when they won the UEFA Cup. Coach Jean played with the San Diego Sockers from 1978 to 1988 as part of his 17 year professional soccer career, which also included playing for the Pumas and Wichita Wings. Jean is in the San Diego Sockers Hall of Fame and his jersey number (15) has been retired. Coach Jean played in the US Olympic team in 1984 and recorded a goal and assist during the Olympic Games.
Coach Jean began coaching youth soccer in 1989 and has organized successful youth soccer camps and clinics throughout San Diego. He is a former coach at Rancho Bernardo High School, and Patrick Henry High School. Jean was a coach with the Olympic Development Program (ODP) from 1997-2000. Coach Jean has been coaching with Poway Vaqueros since 1997 and has been a coaching director since 2005. He has coached both boys and girls teams at nearly every age level. His teams have won numerous tournaments and have advanced to higher brackets in Presidio League under his guidance.
Coach Jean grew up loving soccer and hopes to instill a love for the game in the players he coaches. (For more on Jean's childhood, click here.) He makes practice fun and challenging. He emphasizes skill development, especially at the younger ages, and always expects players to do their best. As a director, Jean strives to place players at the right level where they can develop and grow to find success at a higher level of competition.
Christine Drummond – Assistant Director of Coaching
USSF National "D" License
Coach Christine began playing soccer at a young age, moving into competitive in 3rd grade. She went on to play varsity soccer at Patrick Henry High School and dabbled in varsity soccer in college, though mostly enjoyed playing college intramurals. Coach Christine started refereeing soccer at the age of 12 and continued through college. Christine has played indoor soccer, in women's as well as co-ed soccer leagues, and even occasionally has played in men's leagues.
Coach Christine coached recreational soccer for a year and coached the All Star team at the conclusion of that season. She has coached competitive soccer with the Vaqueros since 2004. Coach Christine's teams have won numerous tournament championships and advanced through several brackets in Presidio League. Christine was named Vaqueros coach of the year (2005-2006), is a PYSL Camp Director, and the Assistant Director of the younger girls teams.
Coach Christine loves to coach and uses the opportunity to infuse kids with a passion for the sport. She teaches her players about the various aspects of soccer, from the basic fundamental skills to the complex, higher order skills and tactics. Her goals are for players to have fun, develop skills, enjoy the sport, and experience teamwork.
Reiner Bilawa
USSF National "D" License
Coach Reiner grew up in Berlin, Germany and played youth soccer with the Hertha Zehlendorf club. At age 18, he switched to FV. Wannsee and worked up through the ranks to earn a starting position on the A-team playing in Germany's 3rd Division. After couple of years, Coach Reiner played in an upper Amateur league until leaving Germany for San Diego in October of 1987. Coach Reiner is currently an active player on the Vaqueros 50 men's team.
Coach Reiner has been with the Vaqueros for 16 years and has coached Boys teams from U8 to U12. His teams have won numerous tournaments and Presidio League Championships, including a ¼-final showing at State cup. His main goal is to provide an environment for the kids where learning the fundamental skills, discipline and teamwork is fun. Each player has the opportunity to learn good decision making during games without constant interference from the sideline.
Coach Reiner enjoys seeing kids develop and grow in the Vaqueros organization. Eight players from his first B-U8 team played together through their U17 season, playing in the highest division and successfully competing in a tournament in Sweden. He is the Assistant Director of the Younger Boys program at PYSL
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Baltimore's archdiocese, the oldest in the nation, can once again claim one of the highest-ranking members of the Roman Catholic Church as its leader.
Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien, leader of the archdiocese since 2007, was named a cardinal Friday by Pope Benedict XVI. At an official ceremony next month, he will become the fourth bishop in the 223-year history of the archdiocese to be so honored. He does so as he prepares to leave Baltimore for a new position in Rome.
"This is great cause for rejoicing for me and my friends," O'Brien said in a phone interview Friday while overlooking the dome of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. He will retain his role as apostolic administrator in Baltimore until the pope names his successor here, possibly as early as March.
O'Brien, 72, has been splitting his time between Rome and Baltimore since August, when he was appointed Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a position traditionally filled by a cardinal. The predominantly lay order, which dates to the Crusades, ministers to Christians and those of other faiths in historical Palestine.
"We don't get updates on the search for a successor," said Sean Caine, spokesman for the archdiocese. "That is ultimately the pope's decision."
After evening Mass on Friday at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on North Charles Street, Tom Lauman of Homeland said he was proud to see O'Brien elevated.
"It's fabulous and a well-deserved honor; he has been a big part of the church here," Lauman said. "It's great this honor comes while he is still in Baltimore."
Although O'Brien's future was expected to include the traditional cardinal's red hat, the archbishop said the timing of the announcement was a surprise. He was en route to the airport for a flight to Rome on Tuesday when he received a call from "the pope's No. 2 man," he said. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, gave him the news.
"I knew it would be sooner or later, but when it actually happened, it was very moving," O'Brien said. "You don't realize the layers of emotion building up under the surface."
The title gives O'Brien membership in the College of Cardinals, who advise the pope and elect his successor. Of the current 192 cardinals, 108 are under the age of 80 and thus eligible to vote in a papal election. A consistory, a formal meeting of the pope and cardinals, is set for Feb. 18 at the Vatican to formally elevate O'Brien and the other 21 newly designated cardinals, including one other American — New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, who is also president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
O'Brien predicted that the number of American cardinals will grow, given the nation's pool of young bishops. But "while anything is possible in God's grace," he said he doubts an American will be elected pope anytime soon. America's role as a leading world power and the contentious political climate surrounding social issues here could make it difficult for a priest from the U.S. to be chosen for the papacy.
Carolyn Woo, newly named president of Catholic Relief Services, which has its headquarters in Baltimore, had her first encounter with O'Brien this week, when she started her new job.
"He sent me a thank you and beautiful flowers in a truly warm, welcoming gesture," she said. "I am overjoyed that he will be a cardinal. He is such a man of faith as expressed by his actions and his pastoral engagement. … All Baltimore should be proud."
Mary Ellen Russell, executive director of the Maryland Catholic Conference, has worked closely with O'Brien on a range of issues and said she has found him an accessible and warm-hearted leader.
"He has been an outspoken, prominent and passionate voice on immigration, repealing the death penalty, upholding the sanctity of marriage and is a strong pro-life advocate," she said. "He is truly an advocate for the dignity of the human person, from conception to death."
The chapel at the Cathedral was filled for Friday evening's Mass, and people were talking about O'Brien's elevation as they spilled out.
Barb Gaver of Mount Washington said she was touched by O'Brien's participation over the past several years in a noon service on Good Friday at St. Alphonsus Church.
"I am so proud of our archbishop that he is now an assistant to Pope Benedict," she said.
O'Brien said his thoughts will remain with the Baltimore archdiocese. Though his tenure here is about to end, he will retain the title of archbishop emeritus of Baltimore, a deeply meaningful designation for him, he said.
"Baltimore is still my main preoccupation and will remain so until my successor is named, sometime before Easter," he said.


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Candy Crush Saga Ingredients
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- Candy Crush Level 70 said...
Thanks for sharing this information.
- 28 August 2013 at 12:21
when playing on my laptop my friends send me lives and I may have several at one time when I start playing Candy Crush. When I click on it to get to the game I only see the 5 lives and not the additional that friends have sent. There are times I may have 10 additional lives but then are not credited to me. WHY ?
- 14 October 2013 at 20:18
This is helpful except for the level I'm on where the ingredients are in the far right or far left column and need to get to the middle!
- 16 November 2013 at 11:47
- Don't understand said...
I don't understand how if you imagine the cherry is where the blue candy is, you could move it down but not sideways? " You can also have the two candies ABOVE the fruit and one beside if you imagine that the fruit was in the position that the blue candy is in the image it could be switched either way.
In the above image we could also move the cherry down to make a horizontal match if we needed to...
Or am I missing something
- 11 January 2014 at 10:05
- Nonna said...
When you move the fruit all the way down, it moves over into another column instead of disappearing? Why. This is in reference to Lecel 95. What is best strategy?
- 9 February 2014 at 21:21


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Layman, Maryland offense freeze in loss to Pittsburgh
Gary Williams on Maryland, Georgetown and GW
By the time Maryland tipped off against Pittsburgh at Petersen Events Center, it was 0°F in western Pennsylvania. This would be the spot to segway into a comment about how cold Maryland's shooting was or hot the Panthers' was.
I'll pass, but the final score should give you an indication, a 79-59 Pittsburgh win over the Terrapins in the program's first-ever ACC game in the history of the Steel City.
Baltimore native Durand Johnson, who came into the game averaging 8.1 points per game, poured in 17 points, second only on the Panthers to senior Lamar Patterson, who paced the Panthers offense with 19.
The Panthers controlled the ball as they are known to do. Coach Jamie Dixon's team turned the ball over just seven times and handed Maryland its biggest loss of the season, a 20-point defeat.
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Pittsburgh 79, Maryland 59
Pittsburgh came into Monday night's game ranked 16th in the country in turnovers per game, committing just 10 per game. That continued against Maryland, as the Panthers had 18 assists on 29 made baskets while turning it over just seven times.
Combine that with the fact that Pittsburgh shot 52.7 percent from the floor and it really doesn't matter what conference you're in. That wins games.
It helped to contribute to the run that was the turning point in the game. With 5:41 to play in the first half, Pittsburgh trailed by three points, 28-25. Maryland would not score for the next 3:48 and during that time the Panthers went on a 9-0 run to flip the deficit into a six-point lead.
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Against Ohio State, Jake Layman was taken out of his game by being guarded tightly on the perimeter. On Monday night against Pittsburgh, it was even worse for the sophomore wing. Not only was he covered on the perimeter, but his two attempts to drive to the basket were rejected--emphatically.
He was 0-for-4 from the floor through 20 minutes.
He began the game on the bench in the second half, replaced by Nick Faust. Faust, too, struggled in the first half, but Faust's presence defensively gave more than Layman can. Upon entry, Layman was more aggressive in the second half but never really found his footing.
He finished with three points on 1-of-7 shooting.
[RELATED: Wind chill to reach -25°F in Pittsburgh on Monday night]
It didn't really matter what the switches ended up being. Whether it was Faust, Smotrycz, Dez Wells, or Roddy Peters on the nearest shooter, those Pittsburgh shooters were open. That allowed Durand Johnson to put up his 15 points. That allowed a team that came into the game ranked 201st in the country in three-point shooting to shoot at a 60 percent clip on Monday night.
Nick Faust had one of the best three-game stretches of his career at Maryland in recent weeks. That did not carry over on Monday night. The junior took three shots in the first half.
His first was a contested three-pointer off of a kick-out from the post. His second was an off-balance runner off the opposite foot. His third was a pull-up three with 30 seconds remaining on the shot clock.
He finished with five points on 2-of-7 shooting from the floor.


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Spotlight: Tuned In with Eric Lane Barnes
Category: Arts + Events Articles
A Seattle Men's Chorus Composer concocts holiday cheer
It's hard enough to compose a song. But try writing a humorous holiday piece that captures the essence of the season, while staying clear of lyrics that seem too, well, "Jesus-y." Welcome to a challenge that Eric Lane Barnes assumes annually as assistant artistic director of the Seattle Men's Chorus, a group whose over-the-top holiday concerts are hugely popular (this year, running December 6–22 at Benaroya Hall; see flyinghouse.org). Barnes is part of the team that crafts the chorus's show-stopping songs. A tough job, but this mild-mannered 48-year-old embraces it.
Since moving to Seattle in 2000, Barnes has built a reputation for composing and writing witty—sometimes silly—pieces for the Men's Chorus and its vocal comedy group, Captain Smartypants (which he directs). At this year's holiday show, the ensemble performs a piece by Barnes titled "Nine Kings," in which kings—from Elvis to Burger King—sing about being royal to the tune of "We Three Kings."
How does this songsmith come up with his ideas? Growing up in Cincinnati he got an early start exercising his creative muscles. He learned that while an OK joke inspired a few giggles from his classmates, the really good ones were disruptive enough to land him in detention. "It's like I always had this voice in my head that would ask me: 'What if? Wouldn't that be funny?'" Barnes says. It wasn't until he moved to Chicago in 1985 (after earning a music education degree from the University of Michigan) that he found his calling while writing songs for a small cabaret company.
Though his résumé includes composing and writing for musicals that have played everywhere from Chicago to London's West End, Barnes says Seattle audiences have impressed him the most. "It's a kind of manic support that people have here. The kind that gets audiences to leap to their feet during a performance," he explains. "I've finally found a place where that voice in my head no longer puts me in detention."


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English and Journalism
Charles Edward Russell (1860-1941)
Quad Cities
By Bill Knight
Born into journalism, Russell moved from the Quad Cities to New York and history
Charles Edward Russell was born into a newspaper family and continued to write his whole life. Learning journalism from his father, the editor and part owner of the Davenport Gazette, Russell held a succession of jobs as either a reporter or editor in Davenport, Minneapolis, Detroit and New York City.
During his career, he served as a reporter for the New York Commercial Advertiser, reporter and city editor of the New York World (which had him cover the Haymarket riots in Chicago), managing editor of the New York American, and publisher of the Chicago American. However, he was most influential as one of the muckraking era's best magazine writers, uncovering railroad corruption, electoral fraud, slumlords and the Beef Trust for magazines such as Everybody's, Pearson's , Cosmopolitan and Hampton's.
One of the five people who founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (the NAACP), Russell later turned to poetry and biography, writing about emperor Charlemagne, composer Theodore Thomas, and Philippine patriot Jose Rizal.
His autobiography is Bare Hands and Stone Walls.
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With my dad now gone I now had time to think through that party last night. I couldn't remember what had happened. Maybe moet was not for me because normally I handle my liquer well. Maybe I had had way more than my limit. I could vaguely remember being dared to kiss Gorilla and I remember refusing at first but had I bowed to peer pressure and finally gave in. I could also remember both Boipelo and I in a state of undress. I could also remember kissing her but was that at the beginning or the end. I was not sure of anything. The best thing to do now was to go but morning afters just in case. Had I been given a rufie? I had heard of such were girls don't remember what happened the previous night because of date rape drugs. I was panicking. I had money and I decided to go to the doctor. Its a scary thought. In the car Python had been ok right? I couldn't think clearly now. I called K and he came to pick me up. I didn't tell him what was up. We went to Cresta and I told him that I needed morning after. Its nice having a gay friend. We bought it but not before the white pharmacist told me next time not to have condom less sex. She spoke to me like I was a child and I felt twice as bad. I then went to the doctor. I didn't know the surgery but its the basement and I was checked by
Speaking to K I told him about my dad sudden appearance. We laughed about it and he said I was lucky. I then told him about my dilemma of my uncertain future. He asked me for my options of which I told him. One I could stay in Jhb but that was dependant on me living with my father. Two I could move to University Of KwaZulu Natal where I would most certainly join the picket line as what is their new claim to fame. I would get a law degree and that would be great but I don't think I would be happy there. He told me that there was nothing wrong with staying with my dad because it meant more pocket as dads give money. Clearly this guy didn't know rural dads like mine. He then asked me if my scholarship would allow such moves. It hadn't crossed my mind yet that the scholarship won't allow me to move. They are the one who accepted wits so why would they allow ukzn. My mood was lifting at the thought. I knew my dad would never agree to pay for my fees considering my scholarship. He had already complained about the 1.5 he was paying me so how could he think he would substitute the 60K fees for UKZN. I was safe. I was so relieved I jumped up and hugged K. He said "thanks darling" in such a feminine voice but who cares he was awesome! I got a text message from Python saying you owe me. I asked him what for and he said I passed out on him before we even had sex. I just felt stupid! I had panicked for nothing. Although we were already having sex he hadn't taken any liberties. I was so relieved. South African guys I know would most certainly have taken advantage. Maybe S`s people weren't so bad after all.
Its hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. A lot of people still have not realized that S to me was the one who made me born again. When I looked at the men or boys I had know so far they just looked pathetic. My father for example just looked sad and pathetic. You know I could not remember him ever buying my mother a birthday present, taking her out on a romantic dinner or even a surprise for their anniversary. Was this my destiny? I love my father but looking at my mum and aunt did I really want to be second class even at home. I couldn't help but question myself why I was suddenly belittling South African men. You know how it's funny how South African men like to walk buff, skinny as they are, chest out like a cock in the morning before it crows. They are abusive and intolerant of the fact that women have ideas too. They believe they own us and we must worship them. There is no freedom for a woman in a relationship because there is no equality. You should know your place. My rebellion if I can call it that was not about money and partying, it was about me owning me! It was about me finally stepping out of the shadow of what men especially expect a good woman to be. Men pursue money by any means necessary! They can even rob or kill for it. They are corrupt when they are in power hence why half of Limpopo is in jail and Eastern Cape is following too. Here I was, a 19 year old girl, doing my own thing and I know that everyone who knew me would definitely judge.
After what I can truly say was an awesome day with K I came home. I didn't feel like going anywhere so I got comfortable in my pjs. N was in her room but I hadn't seen her yet. We still needed to bond for lately a lot of drama had happened. I didn't want her to desert me because I was in the drama one way or the other. In spite of her choice in men she was a wonderful person. My aunt said she was coming to see me because we needed to talk. She told me that it was important so I better be there when arrived. I tried to lie to her that I was on my way out but she said she was not going to take no for an answer. What was it this time? Was it because I had deliberately avoided her for so long because she had not had my back when I had had hers. I decided to give in and see this through. I mean we had to talk at some point and I kind of missed her.
She was at my door within thirty minutes. As usual she was her composed self. She made me sit down and locked the door to the flat. Was that necessary? She took the keys out of the door. Ok? Now I was getting a bit scared. I mean I was here already and was going nowhere. She even put the key in her bra like what the fuck? Who does that? She then took out her iphone with the page she wanted me to see already open. There were pictures of N on my uncle's phone. What a fucken idiot! Those two idiots really!? I just froze and what's worse in the pictures N was either in lingerie or nude!
At that very moment N walked out of her room and said,
"Hello Auntie"
With the biggest smile!
****The End****


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Gamasutra has a pretty cool article about the design process for the original Xbox's boot sequence. It goes into details about the limitations and hardware used in order to match the eight second animation with a very small memory budget. Check out an excerpt after the jump.
"For raw materials, I used a couple of different techniques. I was able to synthesize on the fly a few very useful waveforms: white noise, sine and sawtooth waves. These are fast and easy to calculate and also provide great raw material from which to make sequences, particularly given the signal processing available on the Xbox. And they required virtually zero ROM memory! But that wasn't quite enough. So for additional waves, I recorded 8-bit sound data, concentrating on the attacks. In total, 3 short digitized waveforms were used, a thunder sound, a cannon sound and glockenspeil, each recorded at a horrifyingly low sampling rates of between 6kHz and 10kHz. I also wrote a quick piece of code to reverse the data in the thunder sound, which provided me with a 4th digitized sound "reverse thunder" without needing any extra ROM memory which is mixed in as part of the lead-in to the big green flash about 6 seconds in."
Read the whole article here: Gamasutra