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AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Governor Rick Perry was indicted on Friday by a grand jury in Texas on two counts of abuse of power and coercion over a funding veto he made last year that was seen as being intended to force a local prosecutor to resign.
Perry, seen as a possible Republican candidate in the 2016 presidential race, was indicted by a grand jury in Travis County with abuse of official capacity, a felony, and coercion of a public official, a misdemeanor.
A probe was launched last year when Perry vetoed $7.5 million in funding for an integrity unit that is part of the Travis County District Attorney's office. The move was seen as trying to force out county District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, a Democrat, after she pleaded guilty to drunken driving.
The indictment said Perry, "with intent to harm another, to-wit, Rosemary Lehmberg and the Public Integrity Unit of the Travis County District Attorney's Office, intentionally or knowingly misused government property."
Perry's General Counsel, Mary Anne Wiley, said the veto was made in accordance with the veto authority afforded to every governor under the Texas Constitution.
"We will continue to aggressively defend the governor's lawful and constitutional action, and believe we will ultimately prevail," she said in a statement
Perry, 64, in recent months has been traveling to Republican battleground states and major party gatherings in what analysts said were visits that have helped him scout the political landscape for a possible presidential run.
Perry, the longest-serving governor in the state's history, was forced to exit the 2012 Republican presidential race after several gaffes including when he lost his train of thought during a debate and could not recall which government departments he wanted to abolish.


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As usual, we were provided several interesting news bits from Wednesday night's "UFC Tonight" program, including the tentative return date for a champion.
UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis is believed to be working towards a July return to action. Pettis could face the winner of Saturday's Benson Henderson-Josh Thomson fight at UFC on FOX 10.
According to UFC Tonight's Ariel Helwani, Pettis believes Henderson will defeat Thomson. "Showtime"" won the title from Henderson last year with a first round submission victory.
– Luke Rockhold appears to want Tim Kennedy's spot against Michael Bisping. The show reported that Rockhold is planning to meet with the UFC this weekend in hopes of facing Bisping next.
Recent reports have Kennedy and Bisping squaring off later this year in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.
Bisping still needs to get cleared due to his eye issues. "The Count" has developed a cataract in his eye and a failed test would deny him his fight license.
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– Here's a video from the show that talks with a doctor on the series of injuries recent UFC fighters have suffered:


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Boy Scout Organizes Toy Drive for Pediatric Patients Hospitalized at The Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Neb – At the age of 13, Doug Pepper noticed his eyes were turning yellow. The teen from Indianola, Iowa was also fatigued. A trip to the doctor confirmed, Pepper had autoimmune hepatitis – his body's immune system was attacking his liver.
"It's caused by a virus that can be in your body for a number of years. Mine was there without any symptoms," explains Pepper. "At first, doctors in Des Moines tried using fluids to heal my liver, but it finally got to the point where I needed a transplant. They gave me the choice of going to the Mayo Clinic or The Nebraska Medical Center."
In December 2012, Pepper underwent a successful liver transplant at the med center. During his almost 7-week stay, Pepper relied on the Child Life Services staff to keep his spirits high.
"They had plenty of activities that allowed me to meet new, different-storied people. I really enjoyed art days, watching movies, pet therapy and a special visit from some Monster Jam drivers. Child Life completely changed my stay at the hospital."
Almost two years after his transplant, Pepper is working towards becoming an Eagle Scout with his home troop in Iowa. To help achieve his Eagle Scout goal, Pepper has organized two supply drives for Child Life Services. The first drive was held in Indianola on August 9. Pepper and his troop collected 1,143 supplies along with gift cards and cash donations. The second drive will be held in Omaha on August 16.
"Even in the hospital, kids need opportunities to be kids," says Lisa Wallace-Spech, child life specialist at the med center. "Play is such an important tool in helping children cope with hospitalization. Supporting Doug in this drive will not only help him in reaching his goal of achieving Eagle Scout, it will also help him and his fellow scouts with the opportunity to help others in the community."
The Omaha supply drive will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the front doors of the Walmart on South 72nd Street. Due to the safety and well-being of patients, all toys and supplies must be new to reduce the risk of infection. Those interested in donating are encouraged to give:
- Easy read children's books
- DVD's (nothing rated R)
- Puzzles (under 200 pieces)
- Play dough and small cookie cutters
- Bubbles (in a spill proof container)
- Thomas & Friends toy trains
- Barbie Dolls and clothing
- Craft supplies (markers, scissors, crayons, glitter glue, acrylic paints, fuzzy posters, canvases, items to paint, etc.)
- Games for teenagers (playing cards, UNO, Skip-Bo, etc.)
- Gift cards to Walmart and iTunes
"People should donate because it goes to help hospitalized kids who are going through a difficult time in life," encourages Pepper. "I'm doing this because I can relate to their experience."
Pepper plans to deliver all the donations to the med center on Saturday, September 6. The supplies will be used in the hospital's playroom and Teen Room for group and individual activities. Toys will also be taken to the child's bedside if they are too sick to come out of their room. Other supplies will be used as gifts during carnival night and patients' birthday parties.
"It really gives meaning to everything Doug has been through," smiles Wallace-Spech. "We are the lucky ones to get to know kids like Doug and the impact they make."
If you're unable to attend the Omaha supply drive, but would still like to make a donation, contact the hospital's Office of Development at (402) 552-2029.
WHAT: Supply drive for Child Life Services at The Nebraska Medical Center. Supplies will help pediatric patients who are staying at the hospital.
WHEN: Saturday, August 16 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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OTHER: If you plan to attend, please contact Jenny Nowatzke (402) 740-8148.
With a reputation for excellence, innovation and extraordinary patient care, The Nebraska Medical Center is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of America's Top Hospitals in cancer, neurology/neurosurgery, pulmonology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology. It has earned J.D. Power and Associates' Hospital of Distinction award for inpatient services for six consecutive years and has also achieved Magnet recognition status for nursing excellence. As the teaching hospital for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, this 627 licensed bed academic medical center has an international reputation for providing solid organ and bone marrow transplantation and is well known nationally and regionally for its oncology, neurology and cardiology programs. The Nebraska Medical Center can be found online at www.nebraskamed.com
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Thank you Doug for paying it forward in true Scouting Spirit. I remember being a part of your Board of Review in 2013 as you were recovering here in Omaha. I knew right then and there you would attain your Eagle Rank. Awesome!


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Every year, thousands of babies die in their sleep for no obvious reason. This is known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or 'cot death'.
Now scientists have come up with a special pyjama suit – known as Mamagoose - that can send out a warning if the baby stops breathing. The pyjamas are based on a 'smart' suit that was developed to monitor the motion of astronauts in the early 1990's.
The suit includes five sensors that continuously monitor babies while they sleep. Three of them check the infant's heartbeat and two more monitor breathing.
The sensors are built into the cloth and have no direct contact with the body, so there is no discomfort for the baby.
The sensors are linked to a miniaturised computer. At the first sign that the baby has stopped breathing, the computer sounds an alarm to alert the parents.
The pyjamas are made of two parts. The lining, which comes into direct contact with the baby, can be machine-washed. The other part, which contains the sensor system, can be washed by hand. The pyjamas come in three sizes and are made of non-allergic material.
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The San Francisco Division honors Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) for its ongoing efforts to stop child prostitution and human trafficking. Accepting the award on behalf of the organization is Anjana Kumar.
Founded in 1971, BAWAR is a non-profit organization focused on communicating with victims of child prostitution and human trafficking in hopes of furthering their recovery and rehabilitation. This concerted effort, coupled with BAWAR's core services of aiding trauma victims 24 hours a day, makes BAWAR a safe haven and resource in the field of crimes against children. The organization addresses the problem of sexual assault with two basic goals: to establish a place where rape and incest survivors can receive counseling and to provide community education regarding sexual assault issues.
In 2012, BAWAR provided 960 clients with crisis intervention services, provided 143 clients with a free hospital visit or police accompaniment, and provided 203 educational programs to more than 11,900 children and adults. BAWAR has played an intricate role in supporting the FBI's cyber and criminal programs throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. BAWAR is a partner of the Oakland Police Department (OPD) and Alameda County Vice Enforcement Team (ACVET) prostitution operations.


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The Court of Appeals ruled former Governor Mike Pence did not have to disclose certain documents related to challenging President Obama's immigration orders.
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Pence chose not to speak with reporters about his agenda but sent out a written statement.
The state is partnering with Community Health Network to develop a neuro-diagnostic institute.
The rally attracted more than 100 participants with candles and signs that read "Refugees Welcome."
The federal waiver Indiana received earlier this year to operate HIP 2.0 requires the state to hire an independent evaluator for the program.
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WDFW and State Parks conducted a two-year, legislatively mandated pilot program from 2008 to 2010 on small-scale mineral prospecting and mining on ocean beaches. The agencies reported their findings and recommendations on the activity to the Legislature in December 2010. Based on the results of the pilot program, State Parks adopted rules that allow mineral prospecting and mining on a small, recreational scale, under certain restrictions. The pilot program findings and the State Parks rules on small-scale beach prospecting are available online at www.parks.wa.gov/rules. Large-scale commercial mining is prohibited on ocean beaches in Washington. For more information about the informational meeting, write firstname.lastname@example.com or call (360) 725-9777 .
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I'll reply with an experience we have had. Situation: ODBC connection pooling on IIS. At unpredictable intervals, we would find many 'orphaned' connections. Details inline.
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From: oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org on behalf of Singh, Ratnesh (GEI, GEFA, Contractor) Sent: Fri 4/30/2004 11:42 AM To: oracle-l_at_freelists.org Cc: Subject: understanding orphaned processes (v$process > v$session)Hi=20
We are getting "com.ibm.websphere.ce.cm.StaleConnectionException: =
Connection is closed" error in our Application.
The following qry returns me ~ 70 rows.
select count(*) from v$process where addr not in (select paddr from = v$session);
We are not using MTS.
I believe it is these orphaned processes that are responsible for these = errors.
So would we. After a migration to 9i, things happened, and I now believe that it is due to bad code: Your code is not closing and destroying all your cursors. Your envrionment can only clean up so much for you. Eventually, the Oracle Net/Web Server interface gets confused, and everything gets closed.
2. Can we create/reproduce orphaned processes at will ?
Can you? We had a hard time doing it.
3. Why isnt Oracle able to clean up these orphaned processes = automatically ?
Because they were being dropped on the client. To the database server, it looks like you have an inactive connection. Try running netstats on both boxes.
4. How to clean up these orphaned processes on Oracle side ?
Fast way: Kill each one by hand.
Slow way: Turn on dead connection detection. When Oracle realizes that the connection is truly gone, it will clean it up. But, in the absense of DCD, it will never look.
5. How to inform the application connection pool that these sessions are = no longer valid ?
>From the application connection pool's point of view, it probably already knows that. Our's did. The TCP sockets were gone on the web server. Are your processes still running? The problem is that they were dropped unpolitely on the web server.
I hope something here helps. I know this was a real puzzler, and I don't yet think I understand it fully.
thanks & regards
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The New GRE, Redux
The Educational Testing Service plans to start offering the new version of the Graduate Record Examination -- taken annually by 600,000 applicants to graduate programs -- in August or September of 2011, with changes in both the content and format of parts of the test. Many of the changes were supposed to have taken place in 2007, when ETS was forced to abandon a planned overhaul of the GRE months before it was to have taken place, citing computer testing difficulties.
This round of changes comes at a time of increased competition worldwide in the testing industry -- with ETS trying to gain wider use for the GRE in the business school market -- at the same time that the Graduate Management Admission Council (sponsor of the dominant test for M.B.A. admissions, the GMAT) is, together with Pearson, challenging ETS on tests of English for foreign students.
Some of the key differences ETS plans for the new GRE are the following:
- Test takers using the computer version of the test (who represent the vast majority of test takers in the United States and Western nations) will be able to move around among questions within sections, skipping a question and coming back later or revising an answer before finishing a section. In the current version, a test taker must give a final answer to a question before getting the next question. This is a shift that was not planned in the aborted 2007 launch and is likely to be popular with test takers.
- The scoring system for the verbal and quantitative sections of the test will be revised to be on scales of 130-170, with score increments of one point. This replaces scales of 200-800, with score increments of 10 points. (The writing test's 1-6 scale will not change.)
- The section of antonyms and analogies in the verbal section will be removed, with more reading comprehension added.
- The geometry section in the quantitative section will shrink, with additional questions being added related to data analysis.
- A calculator will be provided so that mathematics answers will be based on test-takers' comprehension of concepts and not their speed at basic calculations.
- The time of the exam will increase from around 3 hours to 3 hours, 45 minutes.
The cost of the exam -- currently $150 in the United States; $205 in China, Korea and Taiwan; and $180 elsewhere -- is not expected to go up explicitly because of the revisions. But ETS is planning a review of pricing next year that could result in an increase before the new version is offered. The paper-and-pencil version of the test will continue to be offered in countries without adequate facilities for computer testing, but ETS expects to continue to move away from the older mode of testing.
David Payne, an ETS vice president and chief operating officer for its college and graduate programs, said the changes would benefit both test takers and the graduate programs that use the results to evaluate applicants. He said that the ability to move around among questions would reduce stress for test takers by "letting them do what they would normally do" in taking a test, figuring out for themselves the order in which they want to answer a question.
The change in score reports, he said, was based on the view that graduate programs were viewing the 10 point increments in scores as representing much larger differences among applicants than ETS believes exist. Payne said he hoped the new system would encourage people to realize that someone with a score a few points higher than another candidate didn't necessarily have significantly different ability.
The changes in the test questions themselves, he said, are part of a goal of having the test better resemble the kind of work people do in graduate school. He also said that the changes -- in particular replacing the geometry questions with data analysis -- reflect a desire to make the GRE more attractive to business schools for use in admissions decisions.
Another major change -- not directly tied to the test itself -- is that ETS has added as an option to the GRE the Personal Potential Index, in which professors analyze the applicants on a range of non-cognitive factors that may encourage graduate programs to admit them.
Taken together, Payne said, the test will be "much friendlier" to test takers and will represent "the very best" option for graduate programs. While technology problems forced ETS to call off the launch of the revised GRE in 2007, Payne said that "we are 100 percent confident we'll launch the new test" on schedule in 2011.
Testing Mess in India
ETS timed its announcement to coincide with the annual meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools, but the timing may be less than ideal. The ETS subsidiary that delivers the GRE -- Prometric -- is currently facing a major embarrassment in India.
Prometric won the contract to bring online the admissions test used by top business schools in India, and the first round of testing -- which started last month -- has been full of snafus. At least 47 of the testing centers set up to deliver the test had major problems that prevented students from taking the test, and 8,000 of the 45,000 students scheduled to take the exam in its first three days faced serious technology problems or were unable, as a result, to take the test at all. The number of angry would-be test takers is now much higher, as 240,000 people had signed up for the test.
The Indian news media has been full of articles quoting politicians and students blasting the way the new test was unveiled. An article Saturday in The Times of India described how some students who were unable to take the test are finding themselves unable to get information on new testing dates, others are being reassigned testing dates at cities far from where they live, and still others -- who did take the test successfully -- are receiving notification that they have new testing dates. Because many Indian students must travel great distances to the closest testing center, the logistical issues are considerable.
ETS officials referred all questions about the testing situation in India to Prometric, whose spokeswoman said she could release only a brief statement, which said that the business school test is "proceeding normally at this time" and that other Prometric testing in India was not affected by the business school testing. Prometric, the statement said, will not discuss anything about the administration of the test until scores have been processed.
The problems in India may be significant because much of the testing competition for ETS and others these days is outside the United States. ETS boasts, for example, of a 116 percent increase since 2006 in the number of European institutions (most of them business schools) that accept the GRE, and this year has seen a 68 percent increase in the percentage of exam scores sent to French institutions and a 62 percent increase to Spanish institutions.
The GMAT continues, however, to have the lion's share of the business school market. And while GMAC declined to comment on the new GRE, the council did release a statement in response to the Indian press reports, noting that while ETS once managed the GMAT, the council in 2006 dropped ETS and switched management of the GMAT to Pearson and ACT.
Neill Seltzer has monitored the GRE-GMAT competition closely, as he is national GRE content director for the Princeton Review and the lead author of some of that company's GRE guidebooks. Seltzer said that he does see the GRE "gaining market share" in that many more business schools are starting to recognize the test for admissions purposes. But he said that there may be non-educational reasons both for business schools recognizing the test and would-be M.B.A.'s taking it. Many business schools buy exam registrations to recruit students, Seltzer noted, so for business schools "why not say yes and gain access to a whole new list," he said.
As for test takers, Seltzer said that students find the GMAT to be "slightly more rigorous on mathematics" than is the GRE, so students whose verbal skills are stronger than their mathematics skills are exploring the option.
What the GRE Change Mean
Seltzer said that by far the most significant change ETS plans is to let test takers move around from question to question. He said that this shift should make the experience much better for test takers because in the current system "if you get hung up on something, you can get stuck." Many people taking tests may freeze at a question and if they go on to other material may realize that they do know the answer, so he said that this change should help many students get better scores.
As for the other changes, he said that they seemed "mostly cosmetic." Told of ETS's explanation of how the new scoring system would encourage more thoughtful use of scores, Seltzer laughed.
Robert Schaeffer, public education director of the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, a long-time critic of ETS, agreed, saying that the modifications were generally "small to modest changes designed to refurbish and reposition a stale product. It's all about marketing." He said that the lengthening of the exam time could make fatigue "a more significant issue."
The larger question, he said, is whether graduate programs need the GRE at all. Given that graduate programs admit from "a much smaller universe" (of colleges) than do undergraduate programs (with many more high schools), he said that "the argument that you need testing" to compare candidates "is weaker."
Only one group is sure to gain by the switch, Schaeffer said. "Whenever you change a test, you give a tremendous boost to the coaching industry."
Historically, test changes tend to encourage more people to seek out test prep services. Some rush to take the old test (on the chance they earn higher scores there) and so use coaching to speed up preparation; and those who are among the first to take a new test are more likely than others to want test prep because they can't rely on informal advice about the exams.
Seltzer, of the Princeton Review, agreed that test changes can be good for test prep services. But he noted that in 2007, when ETS was poised to launch a new GRE and pulled back, "we had all new materials ready to go and then we had to put everything on ice." He added: "I hope they are serious this time, and follow through."
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that the Hall Tickets / Admit Cards for the NET examination to be held on 24th June 2012 across the country have already been dispatched. Candidates who did not receive the hall tickets on time can contact UGC NET coordinators in concerned university campuses. Those applied in Osmania University, Hyderabad region can contact Admissions Directorate for duplicate hall tickets.
Results of UGC NET: UGC conducts NET every year in June and December. The results of the UGC - NET June 2012 will be released generally in the month of October. Results of UGC NET conducted in December will be released in the month of April. Results will be published in Employment News along with UGC website at http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/net.html#result .
The examination pattern has been changed from June 2012. All the three papers will be given in objective mode only. Candidates will have choice in Paper 1 and they can attempt all the questions in Paper 2 and Paper 3. Earlier, Paper 3 was in descriptive mode. All the three papers will carry a maximum of 350 marks. The syllabus for all the paper will remain the same. More details can be obtained from http://www.ugcnetonline.in .


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Departmental Advice to Transfer Students
Philosophy Major
Welcome to the Philosophy major at the University at Albany.
Philosophy offers a general major that provides students with a background in the history of philosophy (e.g. Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume), as well as in values and logic related courses. In pursuing philosophy, students develop their ability to solve problems, communicate effectively, and organize ideas. Philosophy majors are successfully employed in many different areas of the private sector and government service—as managers, administrators, journalists, etc.—wherever a liberal education combining analytical skills with breadth of perspective is valued. Holders of the bachelor's degree in philosophy obtain jobs held by liberal arts graduates in newspapers, government, management, law, and computer-connected businesses.
The MAP (Major Academic Pathway) shows how the Philosophy major might be completed in four years. As a transfer student it is important for you to use yourDegree Audit Report (DARS) to determine what you've already completed and what is left for you to finish at Albany. As you do this, please consider the following information that we have found to be important to transfer students:
- Required coursework: The following courses must be completed in order to complete the Philosophy major: Phi 110/111, Phi 210, Phi 212, Phi 310, 312.
- PHI 310 and PHI 312 are normally taken in the student's junior year. PHI 310 is always and only offered in the fall; PHI 312 is always and only offered in spring. Be sure to consult your degree audit for the range of remaining PHI credits needed to complete the major.
- Minors: Philosophy majors are required to complete a minor. Click here for the complete list and requirements of UAlbany minors. Declare your minor as soon as possible, since you must complete a minor for a bachelor's degree at UAlbany (unless you have more than one major). If you are still unsure about what to choose, try taking an introductory class in a discipline you are considering—trying it out, so to speak, so you can make an informed decision later on.
- To declare your minor, please call Advisement Services at 518-442-3960.
Our recommendation for your first semester:
- Take 1-2 PHI required courses, as needed
- Add 1-2 other PHI courses, for a maximum of 3 PHI courses for the semester.
- Select 1-2 General Education courses in accordance with your DARS-identified needs.
- Select 1 course in your minor
- Add an elective if needed to bring your credit total to 15.
- Please complete and submit your Educational Plan as soon as possible, to maximize access to available seats. The plan does not have to be perfect or final.
- Your Educational Plan will be reviewed by a member of the Philosophy faculty who will contact you by email with comments or questions. When your proposal is approved, you will receive an email and this message will include your AVN (Advisement Verification Number). You can expect to receive this by email within two weeks after receipt of your proposal. Please be sure to check your UAlbany email account. Your AVN will give you access to the registration system.
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According to an article in the New York Times, Colorado is getting fewer taxes from the sale of recreational marijuana than the state expected. The creation of a legal marijuana market has occurred within the context of states increasingly turning to sumptuary or "sin" taxes to close budget gaps.
As with marijuana in Colorado these taxes have not generated as much revenue as expected. High cigarette taxes have inevitably led to tax evasion and smuggling. Because sumptuary taxes have a public health component, as smoking has decreased so has revenue.
The issues that states have faced when taxing tobacco or gambling are similar to tax issues around alcohol production and use. During the Civil War when Congress debated tax legislation, some legislators sought to place the highest tax possible on liquor to discourage drinking.
Several years of high taxes led to widespread fraud, tax evasion, and reduced revenue. In the late nineteenth century evasion of federal liquor taxes continued, most often in the form of moonshine in the southern states.
Colorado taxes marijuana per dollar rather than per gram. Federal alcohol taxes are on the amount produced not the amount sold. Because marijuana was previously illegal in Colorado, public health advocates feel the greatest benefit from legalization has been a reduction in crime and an increase in public safety.
When repealing Prohibition became a serious option, policy experts saw both increased revenue and reduced crime as potential benefits. As states consider legalizing his sale of marijuana, alcohol taxation remains as an example.
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Ever heard of Inversion Tables? Well you might be surprise but inversion tables have been around for a long time already but it wasn't known until now. It is only recently that people discover the amazing effects it brings to the body. Well for one, no one would want to hang upside down right? But then again the benefit it brings is all worth it. Let's try to take a look at the great benefits that it brings to you.
Relieves Back Pain
As you advance in age, the gravity takes its toll in your body especially with your back or spine. The natural pull of the gravity compresses the vertebrae pressing on the disc in between the vertebrae. That is why disc bulge out which press on the nerve that surrounds the bulging disc. This results to various pains in the body.
Inverting the body upside down helps to decompress the spine thus countering the pull of gravity to your body. This way you are giving your spine a good stretch letting your disc go back to its normal position thus stop pressing on the surrounding nerves.
Other benefits includes improve posture, improves blood circulation, improves brain function and relieves muscle tension just to mention a few. Indeed it is worth to own your own Inversion table where you can do inversion therapy at home. Spinal decompression therapy works the same as inversion therapy and both are just great in treating spinal compressions.
The only difference is that inversion tables are much cheaper than a spinal decompression machine and spinal decompression machine needs to be operated by professionals too. Indeed using the decompression machine is the most accurate method of decompressing the spine since the machine use is computerized thus can estimate the number of tractions needed to guarantee great results.
Nevertheless, owning an inversion table is good too for you can use it regularly at home and they are effective too in decompressing the spine. Spinal decompression at home is an effective way of treating various back conditions. Some of the best Inversion tables in the market today are the following;
Teeter Hang-ups EP-950 Inversion Therapy Table
Teeter products is considered one of the best models of Inversion therapy table since they are tested and they meet the UL classification 60601-1 which is the standard for every medical grade products.
Teeter Hang Ups EP950 inversion therapy table features the following – ergonomic flex technology, maximum decompression surface, ankle lock system for security, padded handles, angle strap which lets you pre set the angles to 20,40 or 60 degrees. Large frame and a stable base; and easy to handle and assemble.
This inversion therapy table comes with a five year warranty, definitely much longer than any other inversion table brands available in the market and what is more, you are given 30 days to test it and you can return it anytime within the 30 day period if it does not satisfy you and you get a full refund. This certainly gives you ample time to test out the product and see if it is right for you.
Teeter Hang-ups EP-550 Inversion Therapy Table
If you like to correct a bad posture, lessens pain the back or just want to lessen stress then the Teeter Hang Ups EP-550 is for you. The process on inversion stretches the spine, relieves the pain by lessening the pressure in nerve roots, ligaments and disc; and increase the space between bones or vertebrae. Inversion therapy is good for people with muscle problems and persistent spine. Studies have already showed that even 25 degrees a few minutes a day have positive effects.
EP-550 features a Flex Technology, adjustable foot platform, angle strap which provides pre-set angles at 20, 40 and 60 degrees or you can customize the angles according to your preferred position; adjustable head pillow. This package also comes with instructional DVD for easy use and comes with a five year warranty.
Ironman ATIS 1000 AB Inversion Table
If you want to reduce fatigue or stress, improve circulation of blood or for working your abs then the Ironman ATIS 1000 is just great for you. It will be a great addition to your household equipment. This equipment brings benefit to your overall health by maximizing lumbar traction hence lessening pressure in your ligaments and spinal discs. This table can also helps improved body flexibility, lessening the effects of gravity due to aging and easing lower back pain due to standing or sitting.
This inversion table is quite different from other inversion tables available in the market today since it focuses in its ab and core training system. This table works in your abdominals much better than any bench training thus allowing you to strengthen and build your abs daily in just a few minutes. Also this table provides ten different inversion locking angles thus giving you wide range options and let you find the best position for your body.
This equipment is made of durable steel frame in oval tubing and a nylon back rest with a vinyl pillow. The pillow offers plenty of support to the head and the backrest is quite tough but you can be assured of its durability and safety. Other features includes side holder where you can keep your cell phones, watches, eye glasses and more; scratch resistant thus powder coated finish, it folds for easy storage.
FitForm Inversion Therapy Table
Inversion table is one effective way of reducing stress and lessens back pain. For those who are average worker and wants to experience the benefits that the inversion table brings can now have it with FitForm Inversion Therapy Table. This kind of therapy is now accessible to more people with this affordable inversion table.
FitForm table is of durable steel that is heat-treated with injection molded parts which offers a smooth and finished quality. It features an adjustable roller hinges and cam locks while offering a customize rotation for experts, regular inverters as well as for beginners. It also has an adjustable tether that allows you to invert in any angle that you desire.
Other features includes curved front ankle clamp, removable nylon mat, frame that is easy to fold up for easy storage, easy to set-up and use, instructional DVD and a two year warranty.
Body Max IT 6000 Inversion Table.
This inversion table relieves your body from pressure in the ligaments and nerve roots through spinal decompression and stretching your spine. It relieve your back muscles from tension and when your back muscles are free from tension then the rest of your body is relax. Having Body Max IT6000 as part of your daily routine even for a few minutes brings lots of benefits to your body. One of that is relief from pain, muscle aches and stress
This Inversion therapy table is equipped with deluxe dual pin system which can be readily adjusted for you to find the right position, handrails in u-shaped, rollers made of foam, a strap which you can use in controlling your inverting angles and a lock that keeps the table safe when it is not in use. It easily folds for easy storage and it has a capacity up to 250 pounds.
To have more information regarding its effectivity, it is better that you read several Inversion table review online. Go to some reputable online shops that offers their shoppers product review as well as customers review of back inversion table.


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The alarm sent a shiver through the British fleet in San Carlos water. I went below deck to locate a missing crate for the squadron. A fist smashed into my face, but my regiment training soon had my assailant under control. I turned to face him. Just as I had clocked that the Argentine spy was in fact a woman, all hell broke loose as a bomb hit us.
Back on dry land we received our briefing from Andy, my brother and superior officer. We were to be choppered to the Argentine mainland to destroy their airfield. The first chopper crashed into the South Atlantic, but I had been trained to survive ice-cold waters.
On board another chopper, the butt of my L42 sniper rifle that had been converted to 7.62 calibre felt as reassuringly clunky as my prose.
"We're blown," yelled Andy. "Make for the Chilean border." We tabbed 50 miles with full bergens in 20 minutes.
"This way," whispered Seb, our mainland contact. We were two miles across the border when heavy gunfire raked our squad.
Andy fell dead, but he took at least 5,671 Argies with him.
Twenty years later I was back in the Falklands on a training mission. "Change of plan," said the Rupert. "There's been a coup. The military are up to something."
"You again?" I said to Seb, who briefed us on the mainland. We tabbed 321 miles to the airbase. I slid past the sentries to the top of the hangar.
"Fuck," I whispered. "They're planning to reinvade the Falklands."
My eyes spotted a woman. It was the same person I had found on the Northland. "What are you doing here?"
"I am Concha and I hate the new junta almost as much as I hate you."
Shots rang out. We killed 200,000 Argies and tabbed out to our RV. More than 10 million Argies surrounded us. We were all taken prisoner and Concha and I were handcuffed together. I forced the jeep off the road. Still tied together, we swam an icy river, blew up the aircraft and rescued my men. "I hate you," she sneered. I planted my mouth on hers and she forced her pubis up at me.
"We're nearly at the border," said Seb. "That's far enough, you traitor," I yelled. I had no regrets when the bullets cut him in half.
"The junta has fallen," smiled Concha. "Let's make love."
The digested read _ digested: SAS man goes back to Argentina and meets all the same people he met 20 years previously. Except this time he kills some of them.


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Baby Jogger Strollers, Journal #2: ADVENTURETIME
Part of my job as a father is giving me son opportunities to be scared or elated or sleepy.
In that effort, I bring him on many trips and voyages that, perhaps, some parents might not. But I have a tool to help in the endeavor. A rad stroller.
Here's the second installment in a series of videos talking about being a dad and wielding an almighty stroller. I hope you enjoy them, and give them a THUMBS UP OVER HERE.
Having trouble? CLICK HERE! This video was shot using my eyeballs!
We have had lots of adventures like this. I carry him or push him or drag him, and he comes along, sometimes begrudingly at first.
Follow my adventures on Twitter and Instagram by using the Hashtag #howistroll!
You can also follow them on the following places:
Baby Jogger Website
Who wants to see a book on a Face?
True Story
I can't dance. True story.
Disclosure/Disclaimer Thing: This is a sponsored post for Baby Jogger. This post is my own opinion and my crazytalk doesn't necessarily reflect the opinions of Baby Jogger or its staff. Who are obviously smart enough to hire us.


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Marcellino, Skelos And Madison Announce Comprehensive Review Of Commuter Rail Station Platform Gaps
New York State Senators Carl L. Marcellino (R-Syosset) and Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), NYS Department of Transportation Commissioner Thomas Madison, Long Island Rail Road ("LIRR") President James Dermody and representatives from Metro-North Railroad today held a press conference at the Woodside train station announcing a comprehensive review of all train station platform gaps on the LIRR and Metro-North.
"The safety of the ridership is our main concern. We must do all that we can to make sure that passengers can safely board and disembark from the trains," said Senator Marcellino.
The New York State Public Transportation Safety Board ("PTSB") will review the gaps at all 246 LIRR and Metro-North train stations, such a review will enable the MTA and its constituent agencies to enhance their safety protocols and, because any corrective action would require a significant expenditure of MTA capital funds, provide necessary information to both the MTA and the Capital Program Review Board.
"The tragic accident that occurred on August 5th highlights an area of public safety that deserves closer scrutiny," said Commissioner Madison. "This investigation provides an opportunity for us to take a broader look at the design and operation of New York's commuter rail system and make it safer." On August 5, 2006, 18 year-old Natalie Smead from Northfield, Minnesota was tragically killed by a LIRR train after falling through the gap at the Woodside train station.
"I am pleased that the NYS Public Transportation Safety Board is launching a study into new and innovative solutions to the troublesome gaps at stations," Senator Marcellino said. "However, until the results of the study are implemented to bridge the gap, it is important that riders remain vigilant and safety measures are followed so that an accident does not become a tragedy."
Because of differing train types and the positioning of a station, the gap between the train car and the station platform can vary dramatically. The Syosset station has become the focus of a system wide platform gap problem because of the curved nature of the platform. Recently announced new safety measures at the Syosset station, including closed-circuit monitors, are an appropriate addition to previously installed tactile strips that warn riders of the approaching end of the platform and increased lighting at car entrances. While closed-circuit monitors and recorded messages will not prevent a fall, a motorman's awareness of a fall will save lives or prevent serious injury.
"The MTA Long Island Rail Road will cooperate fully with the Senators and the New York State Public Transportation Safety Board in investigating and addressing concerns regarding the gap at LIRR stations," Mr. Dermody said.
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Thomas Madison chairs the State PTSB. The PTSB was established to "reduce the number, rate and severity of public transportation accidents" and legislatively empowered to "conduct comprehensive accident investigations and system safety program field audits; analyze critical safety issues and concerns; and recommend the establishment of new safety legislation, rules and regulation, and transportation system procedures based on accident investigations, special studies and audits." According to Commissioner Madison in 2005 there were 55 reported gap related accidents out of approximately 90 million rides.


text: WAYNE KNIGHT, who plays Newman on "Seinfeld," will throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, the night before NBC's "Seinfeld" finale (N.Y. POST, 5/10). ...Patriots VP/Player Personnel BOBBY GRIER, Northeastern Univ. Center for Study of Sport Founder RICHARD LAPCHICK and Celtics Exec VP/Corporate Development M.L. CARR were honored by the Organization for a New Equality for "their commitment to helping minorities and women excel economically off the playing field" (BOSTON HERALD, 5/10)....Kentucky Derby- winning jockey KENT DESORMEAUX has retained LARRY FELDMAN as his agent. Feldman has been D. WAYNE LUKAS' agent since '96, and will seek endorsements and speaking engagements for Desormeaux (Mult., 5/8)....ALAN EAGLESON was charged with misconduct in jail, after signing a sports calendar for another prisoner, despite being warned earlier not to sign autographs (GLOBE & MAIL, 5/11)....Patriots DE WILLIE MCGINEST has started an entertainment company, 55 Entertainment, that promoted a show last Thursday at the Wonderland Ballroom in Boston (BOSTON GLOBE, 5/10).


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Youtube Video Response is a simple free method to apply to other existing video channels. In fact, it's another way to attract free targeted traffic to your video channel.
If you ever heard of deep linking within your blog, well this is similar but I call it video linking.
Keep in mind, if you structured your Youtube channel correctly, by implementing your blog, website, or social media links then you should get additional traffic to those sites, as well. It's one big snowball of continuous traffic to be utilized to your benefit.
Watch Video ~ On How To Use Youtube Video Response
Linking To Relevant Video Channels
As professionals, requesting to link to another channel we have to be respectful and considerate by offering relevant video content to be used on their channel. Approval is entirely based on the owner, if they like and find your video acceptable. The process can be approved within minutes, days or not at all. So as a friendly reminder, treat others as you would like to be treated.
IE…. If their video is viewing on fitness then your video should be on fitness. A conflicting video would be on making money and their video is on fitness, this can get the owner upset and they will automatically delete your request.
Additional Targeted Traffic To Your YT Video Channel
If your video relates to a popular topic and the other persons channel has tons of viewers, guess what will happen to your video clip. Yep, your video clip may attract a small percentage of other viewers to check out your clip and click on your links just by using this video response technique. And once again, free traffic to your sites.
The Benefits
- Free Targeted Traffic
- Global Exposure Linked With Other Videos
- Linking Within Your Own Video Response Channel
There are paid versions to attract traffic to your sites, but be creative and do both. It just helps to double your odds. Now go apply this video response method to your channel.
Use it wisely and I know it will add value to your Youtube channel. If you would do me a favor. Leave me a sweet comment and share this with others. Sharing is caring! Thanks again!
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text: I've seen cougars three times when fishing in Ca. The first incident was a confrontation. I was hiking a creek and came upon an obvious mountain lion kill (small deer, head caved in, back torn out, stomach eaten and half covered in sticks and leaves). I though "Wow! I'd better be on the lookout for mountain lions!" Then, around the next bend, there it was! Placing ME between a mountain lion and it's recent kill. It squared up on me. I raised my arms and made noises but that only seemed to make the cat focus. So I took a chance and started stepping toward it. That made it turn and leave. Which is just what I did as soon as it was out of site. I have since looked into how to handle such things with the best possibility of survival. if you see a mountain lion DO NOT venture into the area where you saw it. If you have a confrontation, try to look as large as possible and make noise. It helps to pick up large sticks and rocks. Your ability to do this confuses the cat and makes it uncertain. If you are attacked, which would most likely happen unannounced WITHOUT having seen the cat, you are fucked. The cat is a big, powerful predator that has decided to eat you! It wants to do this with as little damage to itself as possible. This is the only information that gives you any chance of survival. Gouge it's eyes, claw at it's genitals, stick your hand up it's ass or anything else you can possibly do to convince it that you, as a meal, aren't worth the damage. If you have a gun or a knife, and you can keep your composure, you'll probably survive with a measured degree of disfigurement. ANY weapon you carry can help. The hardest part would be staying cool enough to use it with a cougar trying to hold you down and kick the flesh off your back with it's hind claws!!! I haven't been tested on that yet.


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There are few things I want to do less in the summer than turn on my oven. Which means I'm not baking nearly as much as I want to. Scratch that, as much as I need to.
Yes, baking is a need.
So I'm forced to find other ways to satisfy my sweet tooth, indulge my creativity and feed my family and friends.
Poor me, right?
My latest creation is a variation on the traditional strawberry shortcake, which is one of my all time favorite summer treats. Fresh strawberries on light as air cake and topped with whipped cream? Yes please!
Of course, the traditional recipe was way too simple for me. I had to take it up a notch. Because that's what I do.
So I created this layered beauty of a dessert. It's cool and refreshing, and you never have to turn on the oven. Unless of course you want to make your own angle food cake, which I totally wanted to do. And I will. One day, when the sun stops warming my house to an unbearable 85+ degrees.
It's super easy too. You just zest…
and pour.
Heat over the stove and whisk, whisk, whisk until thickened.
Pour, cover and then chill for a while, as the pudding chills in the fridge.
Stir in the oh-so-fluffy whipped cream. Take a bite. It's OK, you're testing it.
Chop, slice and dice.
Then layer…layer…layer…layer…
Finally, before you dig in, just sit and marvel at it's beauty.
Because it won't last long once you take that first bite.
- 1-1/2 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
- 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Angle food cake
- Fresh strawberries
- Vanilla sugar or granulated sugar
- In a medium sized sauce pan stir together the milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lime juice and lime peel. Whisk until the corn syrup has completely dissolved. Heat to boiling over medium high to high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute, while stirring.
- Pour the mixture into a medium-sized bowl and cover with plastic wrap. The plastic wrap needs to be touching the surface of the pudding, so a skin doesn't form. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or longer.
- Stir the whipped topping into the cooled pudding. Set aside.
- Chop the angle food cake into 1-inch cubes. Slice the strawberries and sprinkle with sugar, or vanilla sugar if you have it.
- In ice cream, or martini, glasses put about 1 tablespoon of the pudding in the bottom. Layer the chopped angle food cake, and smoother with more pudding. Top with the sugared-strawberries.
- Grab a spoon. Dig in.
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- Link directly to your recipe {sweet-recipes only please}, not to the main page of your blog.
- Link back to my blog and/or include the Sweet Tooth Friday button {code is below and in the side bar}.
- Visit a few of the other blogs. Spread the sweet-love!
- Subscribe to my blog, follow me on Twitter, or like me on Facebook.
- Stop by again on Saturday. Each week I pick my five favorite recipes. If you are featured I have a nifty button you can add to your blog.


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I guess most of my posts will be about things that interest me of a personal or religious nature, with some offbeat or silly stuff. Poetry, articles, random lists, stuff like that. I have bipolar, thus the name. Some of my posts will be through this lens.
The blog I need help with is theprozacqueen.wordpress.com.


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Graduate research assistantships are available and dependent upon the specific project needs and the student's interest.
Undergraduate research opportunities are plentiful and offer a wide range of projects, equipment and experiences in topics such as human factors, interface design, driver behavior and information seeking, among others. These projects teach undergraduates fundamental lab and research skills necessary along with providing mentoring from faculty and staff alike.
Visiting students from other universities are welcome to apply to work on a specific project. Opportunities may be limited due to qualifications, project needs, funding, space and satisfying MIT International Student Office requirements.
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As the area's true hometown builder, our rich coastal heritage and deep local roots nurture new home neighborhoods that offer value, charm and character.
Our new home communities are ideally located just minutes from the beautiful beaches of Hilton Head Island, the charm of Bluffton and the rich culture of downtown Savannah, Georgia. Our new home neighborhoods in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort & Savannah offer quick access to all of the perks of coastal living. Whether you're in search of your first home, your next home or your retirement home, we can build you the perfect home for every chapter of your life.
With our standard of excellence and history of success we are confident that we can exceed your expectations in quality, value, & service. We stand behind every home we build with a Quality Builder's Warranty backed by Liberty Mutual for your peace of mind. Designed to compliment the needs of distinctive and varied lifestyles, our home plans meet the highest quality home building standards. Our new home collection offers you unrivaled included features – features that are not included in your new home purchase at many other builder communities. Our home design centers offer an abundant selection of additional interior and exterior selection options, allowing you to customize your new home look to fulfill your individual vision.
Our professional and friendly staff are ready and willing to help you plan, and design the quality home you've been dreaming of. We are proud to have won numerous awards for homebuilders in the coastal region and it's our privilege to offer some of the finest homes in many different floor plans including townhomes, one-story, two-story, traditional and coastal – inspired homes. You can view all our communities here on our website or visit us at one our Hilton Head or Savannah area sales office locations.
See for yourself why our Village Park Homes' are Close to Everything but Far from Ordinary.
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