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Honky Tonk Tuesdays w/ Dirty Generals, Tilford Sellers, White Trash Blues Revival and Pearls Mahone - 1/14
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About Dirty Generals
From within the womb of the Auxiliary Art Center's weekly acoustic showcase in Chicago they came as a Country Mid-Western force. Blending together elements of country, doowop, rockabilly and tradional folk the Dirty Generals have developed a unique sound that contradicts the digital age we live in and the generations of which they came. Think 3 part harmonies, teardrops in your whiskey, boozy bellows and old fashioned grit. Admiral Hertztokoff, Major Cannons & Lieutenant Longfellow's vocals come together as a cocktail of equal parts tradition, emotion and sheer artistry . Don't let them fool ya, they make look clean cut on the outside, but deep down they are The Dirty Generals and they have come to raise hell...
About Tilford Sellers
Tilford Sellers and The Wagon Burners hail from all over Indiana and play strait up original Honky Tonk dance tunes and Hillbilly Boogie. It is true country with hints of Bakersfield, Western Swing, and a little bit of Sun era Rockabilly thrown in for good measure.
Go through Tilford Sellers' swinging doors and find honky tonk so muddy you're bound to lose your boots. They play cheating songs that won't make you cry, songs of lament waiting for a Saturday night, and songs that are slightly retro with the occasional hiccup. Their tunes embody the spirit of dancing, drinking, love gained and love lost.
Take time out from your everyday and join Tilford Sellers and The Wagon Burners for one of their two-steppin, low down country shows. You are sure to catch their infectious passion for honky tonk and traditional country music.
Since the release of their first album "What You've Been Doing To Me" in 2011, they have been busy on the road, touring all over the United States as much as possible. Their second album "Heartaches, Lies, and Cheating Songs" was released in March of 2012. As of Fall 2013, they have been hard at work on a new album with fresh material that can only be currently heard at a live show.
About White Trash Blues Revival
White Trash Blues Revival Facebook Page
Joe Bent plays the first ever fully functional skiddely-bo... and he plays the hell out of if too! The skiddely-bo, a diddly-bo, of his own design created out of a skateboard, a red stripe bottle, and two guitar strings grind out the dirtiest of the delta blues. A 2x4 for support, a simple broken guitar pick-up and a Marshall half-stack completes the sludgy delta sound.
Ol' Sausage Paw, you may know him from a little blues rock outfit known as Left Lane Cruiser. Well, he decided to put away his real drum kit and bring out his garbage. OSP or Brenn as others might know him bangs the shit out of a cardboard box, a paint tin, a trash can and an electrified 5 gallon bucket.
Rounding out the group is Ando on his Gutbucket Bass of Death. After stealing his mama's wash bucket and drilling a hole in the bottom Ando went months without washing his clothes.
Dirty Pete Diva started playing with the group to fill in for Ol' Sausage Paw when he was playing rockstar with his other band. Pete brings his old school punk energy blasting out hip hop beats on his trusty 13 year old keg still half full of stale beer.


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Bicycling Trails
Whether it's bicycling along a former rail road alignment, along roads or mountain biking across rugged terrain, Michigan has unique opportunities for bicyclists of all ages, types and skill levels.
Iron Belle Trail
Linear Trails
A linear trail, also referred to as Rail Trail, goes from one point to another and typically follows an old railroad track, river or land feature. They typically cover long distances. Michigan has more rail trails than any other state in the country. The DNR linear trails include:
- North Western State Trail
- North Central State Trail
- North Eastern State Trail
- Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park
- Lakelands Trail State Park
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park
- William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park
- Van Buren Trail State Park
- Betsie Valley Trail
- Pere Marquette State Trail
- Harger Line Trail
- Fred Meijer CIS Trail
- Iron Ore Heritage Trail
- Fred Meijer River Valley Trails
There are hundreds of miles of rail trails in Michigan, many managed locally. The Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance has information on a number of these linear trails.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking trails are more narrow and typically consist a natural soil surface and changing slopes and gradients. The DNR allows mountain biking on many of the state pathways and state park trails found across the state.
Please stay on marked mountain bike trails and be courteous to other riders, hikers and trail users. Since many of the DNR trails are multi-use, mountain bikers may run into equestrian riders or hikers along the way. Please adhere to basic safety rules to help the DNR strike a balance between recreation access and natural resource protection:
- Yield the right of way to hikers and horses.
- Control your speed and pass with care.
- Give warning well in advance when passing horses, hikers and other trail users. It is suggested to stand off to one side as oncoming horses go by.
- Stay on designated roads and trails and ride the open trail only. Respect trail and road closures.
- Do not disturb wildlife or livestock.
- Leave no trace. Pack out all litter.
- Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage than dry ones. Minimize impact by avoiding muddy trails, excessive braking or cutting across switchbacks.
- Know local rules. Plan ahead.
- When possible, never ride alone. If you must ride solo, let someone know where you plan to go and when you plan to return.
Road Bicycling
Michigan is home to some of the best road bicycling in the nation. Low-traffic backroads with incredible scenic vistas connect small towns and state parks. Bikes are allowed on all paved and non-paved roads in all 103 state parks and recreation areas. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has regional maps showing best roads for biking (and those to avoid).

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Listen to Episode 80 here: TheFitCast080.mp3 (Or right click and save-as to download)
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Kevin Larrabee, Jimmy Smith, and Brijesh Patel
FitCast NEWS
- First Show of 08′
- New Segment with Jimmy Smith, study review
- NROL for Women Interview with Lou, Alwyn and Cass at precisionnutrition.com
- Keep sending in mailbag questions (email@example.com)
- I was interviewed for Mike Robertson's Newsletter (Direct link)
Q's for Brijesh
- For the ordinary trainee looking to incorporate sprints into their workout what would be the best way to fit them into their training week and how often would you recommend they sprint? (While building muscle whilst minimizing fat gain).
- What are your top tips to help people get the most from sprint training?
- For your athletes what does their GPP warm-up consist of?
- What are the biggest challenges that you face with training college athletes, and how did you address them?
- Where does speed training fit into the general population's workout, if at all?
- It seems as though there are more and more things (I.e. activation, dynamic warm-up, etc…) that come out in articles that are said should be part of one's training. Can you suggest anything you're finding that's a lot of hype? In other words, are there exercises, movements, etc… that you've found not worthy of dedicating time to? Keep up the great work with the Crusaders. I enjoy your work.
- Where can people check out some of your work or get in contact with you
- TurbulenceTraining.com (Home of the Best Fat-Loss Workouts in the World)
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Donald Trump Wins Two Supporters for His Presidential Campaign
Donald Trump may have very expensively arranged hair.
Donald Trump may conclude that "Part of the beauty of me is that I'm very rich."
Donald Trump may believe that Barack Obama materialized out of thin air.
But it's also true that right now, the Committee to Draft Donald Trump for President has exactly two supporters.
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Which Console Did You Buy/Receive Over The Holidays?
It's the end of the year and that means that Playboy's annual girls of gaming pictorial is ready to take over the pages of the January/February issue of the men's magazine.
Six developers have supplied Hugh Hefner's media empire with images of their leading ladies in various stages of nakedness. This year's "Playing Hard To Get" selections include women from some of 2009 and 2010's biggest games:
Lolita Cheng from Vogster/THQ's CrimeCraft
Beatrice from Visceral Games/EA's Dante's Inferno
Hecuba Manaros from Sony Santa Monica/SCEA's God of War III
Madison Paige from Quantic Dream/SCEA's Heavy Rain (pictured below)
Bella Antonelli from 2K Czech/2K Games' Mafia II
Skylar St. Claire from Pandemic/EA's The Saboteur (pictured to your left)
Interestingly, these characters definitely seem to come from a better class of game than is usually found in Playboy's annual article. Although, characters from God of War II and Quantic Dream's previous game, Indigo Prophecy made the cut in previous year.
More about the article (including more images) can be found at Playboy.com (this link is obviously not safe for work). You can also read up on covergirl Tara Reid and Playmates Jaime Faith Edmondson and Heather Rae Young. Reading, yup, that's what you'll be doing.
But if you just want to see all the pictures, Burn360 has censored versions up, but seeing these characters with a cartoon teddy bear covering their shame is more than a tad... let's go with weird.


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Brazil attracts a lot of tourists each year for a lot of different reasons. With the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic games, Rio de Janeiro is likely only going to grow in tourism popularity. But, in South America's third largest city, how will you find things to do in Rio de Janeiro? Here are some travel tips for some of the tourist things to do in Rio.
Brazilian beaches in Rio de Janeiro
With almost 80 kilometers of beach along the southern coast, Rio de Janeiro has plenty of beaches worth visiting. The most famous, however, is Copacabana. With three kilometers of pristine, white sand, Copacabana is the place to see and be seen in Rio. It's never hard to find sand (or sun) in Rio.
The other famous beach in Rio de Janeiro is Ipanema. This stretch of sand has a little less of the glitz and glamour of Copacabana, with the same amount of interesting people. Long known for its alternative culture, Ipanema is the place of inspiration for the international hit song "The Girl from Ipanema."
Tijuca Rainforest National Park
Plan a day trip to the Tijuca Rainforest located within Rio's city limits when the sun and sand get to be too much. Tijuca Rainforest is the world's largest urban forest and can be a welcome break from the consumer culture in Rio de Janeiro. After visiting boulevards full of shopping centers it helps to get some fresh air in nature. It helps that the Tijuca National Park is free! Consider renting a bicycle to enjoy the many cycle paths that run through the forest.
Christ the Redeemer
Well, a visit to Rio just wouldn't be the same without a photo of the Christ the Redeemer statue on top of Corcovado Mountain. The Art Deco sculpture was named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007 and continues to attract attention and visitors from around the world. Poland recently unveiled a similarly massive sculpture of Jesus Christ to rival Rio's.
Sugarloaf Mountain
So you hiked Corcovado Mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue, you've cycled through the rainforest and you relaxed on the beach? What's next for your visit to Rio but some rock climbing! Sugarloaf's monolithic formation of granite and quartz makes it a prime location for rock-climbing. Though if you're not up for the challenge, there are plenty of ways to watch from a distance—including a cable car up to the top.


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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas agency wants to clear up confusion about the effects of the federal shutdown on camping, fishing and other recreational activities around the state.
The Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism issued a statement Thursday pointing out that all state parks and state-run fishing lakes remain open.
The picture is a little murkier at the reservoirs owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation.
The state agency says federal campgrounds, day-use areas and boat ramps at the reservoirs are closed. But the state operates parks and wildlife areas at many of the reservoirs that allow access to a variety of activities, including camping, fishing and boating.
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I think you have done interesting work as a researcher, Ben, but I'm not going to put a lot of faith in your abilities as an investment analyst for several reasons.
In your recent article, you question UniBoss's potential market size and economic viability. You claim to have "gathered and analyzed data from independent, publicly available market reports in order to build a clear, quantitative picture of the potential market for patterned metal grids such as UniBoss." While you did gather facts from market reports, it is your interpretation and analysis of these facts which lack credibility. It seems that your financial involvement with two UniPixel competitors (Cambrios and NanoForge), may have clouded your judgment.
First of all, I'm afraid your numbers don't make a lot of sense. You start off by telling us that were UniPixel to record sales of $240mn in 2013, they would record earnings of $120mn. No, Ben, that would be the company's gross profit. You would still have to take out all of the operating and non-operating costs and you would have to tax the numbers (if you don't give the company credit for $50mn in NOLs). But your math gets screwier still. $120mn in theoretical profits would not equal $2 in earnings, it would equal just over $9/share in earnings assuming 13.2mn fully diluted shares outstanding. Your numbers weren't even in the ball-park.
Note that the theoretical scenario you laid out for 2013 is highly optimistic vis. a vis. Street expectations (as represented by sell-side research). The model I am looking at anticipates a little more than $28mn in revenues for 2013 which equates to a bit over $1 in earnings. Understand, also, that $15mn of that $28mn is actually engineering services revenue, so product revenue is only projected at $13mn in 2013. Despite this, UniPixel is projected to generate over $1 in earnings.
You proceed to draw a distinction between UniBoss's mesh grid and the sensor which includes lamination and tab bonding. Fair enough, but you don't have the actual numbers to understand this distinction. This creates a huge flaw in your analysis.
UniBoss isn't a finished touch sensor, but it's a lot closer than a sheet of ITO film. The Uniboss film already has the bezel circuitry printed, it just needs to be die-cut, tab bonded, and laminated, and it is a sensor (it may actually be printed in a manner to obviate the need for a flex cable, but we don't need to go there now). This is a very low cost, low value-add process that can be done in a clean, ambient production environment - not in a heated and cooled vacuum chamber. The completed UniBoss sensor costs approximately $25 which assumes $3 for lamination and $2 for bonding.
Your patterned ITO film, on the other hand, still needs quite a bit of work to become a sensor. First of all you need two separate sheets of patterned ITO, so you're up to $18 ft2 right there. The bezel circuitry needs to be silk screened which costs $5. Lamination of the two ITO sheets adds $3 and yield issues add another $3. Then you need to laminate to the cover and to the display for approximately $6 and add at least another $3 for yield. Now your sensor is around $40.
Note that the patent that you reference in your note actually undermines your entire thesis. I'd encourage all readers to peruse the abstract to see exactly what I mean. This process is complex. It involves several distinct substrates, and three separate deposition and etch processes using ITO. UniBoss, on the other hand, uses a single substrate, printed on both sides in a roll-to-roll process. No vacuum chamber, no sputtering, no photolithography, no etching, and no batch processes.
In short, comparing a $9/ ft2 ITO film with a $20/ ft2 UniBoss film is a massive error. They just aren't apples-to-apples. As recently as three weeks ago, I spoke with one of the largest touch controller manufacturers in the world; he told me that an ITO sensor for a display in the 12" to 14" range would run $45 to $50. Understand that his motivation is to produce touch modules as cheaply as possible, so I can't imagine he would artificially inflate the cost of ITO sensors.
You have made two errors in trying to ascertain the market size for UniBoss. First, somewhat inexplicably you cite data segmented for small screen sizes, then you indicate that UniBoss's market is limited to smartbooks. Neither of these assumptions is accurate.
Your market size numbers are quite misleading. You get them from a paper which only considered mobile devices under 10.1 inches. This essentially ignores the impact of Windows 8 - the key catalyst for UniPixel. Windows 8 opens up large format screens such as desktop PCs, laptops, and ultrabooks/smartbooks, as well as potentially televisions. Your $8bn market is not small, but UniPixel is after some bigger fish with larger displays.
You then confine UniBoss's opportunity to the smartbook market, and go on to underestimate the size of that market. According to the controller manufacturers with whom I've spoken, UniBoss is highly competitive from twelve inches and up. It is competitive in smaller displays, but it doesn't provide as large a cost savings in smaller form factors. Thus UniBoss is able to address most of the display market (not just smartbooks), but it will be a "no-brainer" sale in the notebook, ultrabook, desktop, monitor, and television markets.
Notebook shipments in 2013 are expected to register at just over 200mn. Mike Malouf's initiation report on UNXL noted that Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) expects that ultrabooks (I'm assuming smartbooks and ultrabooks are the same) will comprise 40% of the notebook market. This would indicate around 80mn smartbooks shipped in 2013. If those screens approximate 1 sq ft., then the opportunity in this part of the notebook segment would approximate $1.6bn for UniBoss. Of course they're not going to sell $1.6bn worth of UniBoss into this market this year, but the point is that your market size estimate of 24mn sq ft. is woefully off.
UniBoss is focused on the 350mn unit global PC market which includes desktops and laptops. They will also be very competitive in tablets which are expected to number around 125mn units in 2012. As has been noted in many presentations and comments, Display Search gives a much more comprehensive and accurate view of the touch sensor market. The research firm estimates that this year it was just under $15bn and projects it to be a $17bn market by 2015.
Luckily for all of us, we don't have to rely on you, me, Nanomarkets, Cambrios or NanoForge to tell us how large UniBoss's opportunity is. Dell is telling us with hard, cold cash and volume commitments. Dell will take whatever UniBoss can be produced, and Dell sells over 20mn laptops a year. In the scenario you outline at the beginning of your note, where Unipixel only supplied them with enough UniBoss for 30% of their production (6mn units), the company would produce approximately $240mn in revenue and $3.40 in earnings.
How much sense would it make for Dell to give UniPixel $15mn for capacity to produce a film that sold at a 100%+ price premium to ITO (assuming your claim that ITO is ready to go at $9 ft2), and then put this relatively expensive film into several laptop lines? Not much sense at all, right? Perhaps what you're trying to imply (like many shorts on SA) is that there is no deal with Dell? If so, I'm going to have to put you into this bucket, Ben.
This deal is real, and there's a lot of evidence to support it. Reed Killion noted on a conference call following the deal's announcement that the PC OEM had done six months worth of due diligence on UniBoss, including extensive work integrating this OEM's supply chain. All of this work has led to some industry chatter which is why we know that the PC OEM is Dell. For instance, we have spoken with the controller manufacturer who is working with Dell to supply chips for the touch sensors. This manufacturer is, of course, working closely with UniPixel.
We also know that UniPixel is to be paid $15mn in engineering services fees in the deal. The first payment of $5mn is scheduled to be made in the first quarter according to analyst models. It certainly wouldn't make a lot of sense for UNXL to lay out such a front-loaded milestone schedule if there weren't a real deal.
Nor would it make sense for people like Bernie Marren, Carl Yankowski, and Bruce Berkoff to simply go along with the massive fraud that many people imply. Look where these guys came from - President & CEO Western Micro, Founding President Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), CEO of Palm Inc., President and COO Sony Electronics, CMO Applied Materials, Chairman LCD TV Association. Are we to believe they were all asleep when the press release went out? Do you think they would risk all that they have accomplished over their distinguished careers to make a few bucks on UniPixel?
You've done interesting work in the space, Ben, yet your analysis of UniPixel reeks of sour grapes.
Disclosure: I am long UNXL.


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HouseOfNames > Cohan > Irish
Cohan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Origins Available: German, Irish, Jewish
patronymic name derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Chaoine, denoting the son of a devotee of St. Caoin. Coen is also often the Anglicized version of the Gaelic name "O Comhdhain."
Early Origins of the Cohan family
Connacht (Irish: Connachta, (land of the) descendants of Conn), and Leinster. The name became confused with Coen, Kyne, and Kilcoyne, all of which have derived from it, or have been the origin of Coyne. The ancient Coens, descended from the Gaelic Caomhan, the Chief of his clann in 876 A.D. who was descended from the Princes of Hy Fiachra, and the great General King Niall of the Nine Hostages.
Early History of the Cohan family
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Cohan Spelling Variations
Just like the English language, the Gaelic language of Ireland was not standardized in the Middle Ages. Therefore, one's name was often recorded under several different spellings during the life of its bearer. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origins of the Cohan family name include Coyne, Coen, Cohen, Kyne, Kilcoyne, Coyney, Koyne, Koen, Kohen, M'Coyne, Coyn, Coin, Coine, Koin, Koine, Barnacle (a synonym of Coyne by translation), Barnicle, Barnycle, Barnackle, Barnicall, Barnickle and many more.
Early Notables of the Cohan family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Cohan family to the New World and Oceana
Ireland became inhospitable for many native Irish families in the 19th centuries. Poverty, lack of opportunities, high rents, and discrimination forced thousands to leave the island for North America. The largest exodus of Irish settlers occurred with the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. For these immigrants the journey to British North America and the United States was long and dangerous and many did not live to see the shores of those new lands. Those who did make it were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest and most powerful nations of the world. These Irish immigrants were not only important for peopling the new settlements and cities, they also provided the manpower needed for the many industrial and agricultural projects so essential to these growing nations. Immigration and passenger lists have documented the arrival of various people bearing the name Cohan to North America:
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Angela Carella: Shippan may not be ready for its close-up
Published 6:55 am, Friday, July 2, 2010
Shippan is shaping up to be a hot spot for filming.
Half a dozen movies and now a cable television series have been shot there.
But not all Shippan residents want the role.
Since a tax incentive to encourage growth of the film industry in Connecticut was introduced four years ago, Stamford twice placed on a trade publication's list of top 10 cities in the nation to make a movie. And among filmmakers, Shippan, with its desirable homes and views of Long Island Sound, has become a favorite neighborhood.
Through August, a Showtime TV series, "The Big C," is being filmed in Shippan. It stars Emmy award-winning actress Laura Linney, who plays a suburban wife, mother and teacher using humor to handle a terminal cancer diagnosis.
It's good that the industry, which feeds city coffers with permit and rental fees and brings business to Stamford companies, is here, said James Ryan, chairman of the Shippan Point Association. But it's not always good for a neighborhood, he said.
"Picture yourself coming home from work on a Friday afternoon in summer, and you're met with tractor-trailers and power cords and catering trucks and latrines. This is a neighborhood where children ride their bikes in the street," he said. "The last time I saw filming there were cars on both sides of the street going half a mile in every direction."
The television series is being shot on Verplanck Avenue, and Ryan lives nearby.
"I got a letter in the mailbox that said don't make any noise on the following days," he said. "People buy homes in residential zones with reasonable expectations in mind. Being descended on by intense commercial-industrial activity in increasing frequency is not part of the expectation."
Some people like the excitement of filmmaking in their neighborhood, and the few who are asked to rent their homes as sets like the cash. Production companies pay residents $1,000 to $2,000 a day, depending on how much of the house they use and how much they disrupt it.
"Some people who are being compensated aren't living in their homes during filming, so they are not affected. The surrounding homes are affected," said Erik Findeisen, president of the Shippan Point Association. "There's a split in how people look at it. If you're being paid, it's a good thing. If not, it's an inconvenience."
Production companies "are trying to reduce the impact but these are big productions, so the impact is there no matter what," Findeisen said. "I have four kids under the age of 8, and if I lived on Verplanck with all these folks I don't know coming in, I wouldn't be keen on it."
Kevin Segalla, president of Connecticut Film Center, which provides financing and production services for filmmakers, said he understands. Segalla lives in Shippan, too.
"When a crew of 75 people comes into a neighborhood, it can get busy. There's no doubt it can be inconvenient," Segalla said. "The key is balancing between promoting the industry and making sure people are not put out. The production companies try to respond to issues such as noise or parking and fix them as quickly as possible."
Connecticut Film Center has sound stages and space for set building in a 155,000-square-foot building on Stillwater Avenue that employs 150 people and refers production companies to 100 businesses such as hotels, limousine drivers, paint and hardware stores, car rental agencies, printers and more, Segalla said.
"We need new industry in Connecticut and in Stamford, and this is a great one to have," he said.
Since the state incentive program began in 2006, Stamford has earned about $200,000 from production companies, said Frank Fedeli, who handles film permits for the city. The industry fell off in the recession but has begun to return, and the city expects to earn about $40,000 this year, Fedeli said.
"We want the industry here but we don't want it to adversely affect the quality of life in any neighborhood," he said. "Location managers must understand that and must address each residential complaint personally. If they hear that the production is starting too early or it's too bright or too loud, they have to correct it."
He received eight complaints from Shippan residents. He said the city uses permits to ensure that neighborhoods aren't inundated with productions.
"We don't want to overpower any one area," Fedeli said. "`The Big C' has about four more days to shoot in Shippan, then it's shooting in Waterside, on the West Side, in Southfield Park and they are scouting other sites in central Stamford."
The city is standardizing permit restrictions, he said.
"Procedures for filming throughout the city are being codified as we speak," Fedeli said.
Stamford at first was attracting movies but the focus has switched to television, which means shows such as "The Big C" could return.
Is Shippan ready to go Hollywood?
"I would not want the industry to be eliminated, but like anything else, you need to adhere to rules," Findeisen said.
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LeBron James Picks Miami: Stephen A. Smith Was Right
LeBron James has made his decision–he's moving from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat.
But sports journalist Stephen A. Smith made a pick last week that is also worth mentioning–he predicted that James would go to the Heat. Not only that, Smith forecast that Chris Bosh would also go to Miami and that Dwayne Wade would stay there. All three picks turned out to be right.
On his radio show on June 28, Smith said ""You're only as good as your sources, as a journalist, and from what I'm being told, after hearing what everybody has to say, LeBron James will agree to team with Dwyane Wade, he's going to South Beach. LeBron James and Chris Bosh are going to South Beach; they are going to play for the Miami Heat."
Smith's website now boasts this message: "Ten days ago, FOX Sports Radio host Stephen A. Smith boldly proclaimed that sources told him superstar LeBron James, along with Chris Bosh, would be heading to Miami to join Dwyane Wade as members of the Miami Heat. And tonight, Smith's proclamation rang true, as LeBron James has announced that he has decided to sign with the Heat, ending weeks of speculation as to where the NBA MVP would play next season."
Smith is a polarizing figure in sports journalism–he's brash and he speaks his mind. Lots of folks in the media were no doubt hoping he was wrong. And, a few days ago, more than a few sportwriters were coming out and predicting that he was in error, when it looked to some like James might go to the New York Knicks or somewhere else.
It's hard to see how Smith could say with total confidence last week that James was going to the Heat when, on tonight's ESPN special, James said that he made his final decision in his sleep last night.
In the last few days, Smith did appear to waffle a bit on his selection. Shortly before James's announcement, Smith seemed to back off his prediction a bit when he tweeted: "Uh Oh……hearing some last minute things are unfolding. Holy #@$*. Stay Tuned!!!"
Still, Smith had it right ten days ago. Now can he tell us where Carmelo Anthony is going next year?
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Smaller rooms are often disregarded in terms of décor; the reason being, of course, is that homeowners are wary to add too much to the room and overwhelm it with design elements. However, as many of us have now learned from the myriad do-it-yourself design shows on our televisions, there are ways to appropriately decorate a room without overwhelming that room with "stuff." With some well chosen pieces and a color palette that lends itself to the overall décor, a room of any size can be transformed into a beautiful space.
Grandfather clocks are known for their size and their presence and are therefore often relegated to larger rooms or entranceways with high ceilings. Standing at least six feet tall, grandfather clocks are certainly imposing in size and it makes sense that consumers would assume that they need the ceiling height to accommodate them.
However by placing a grandfather clock in a room – even a smaller room – homeowners can actually "raise the roof" so to speak – drawing the eye of those visiting the room skyward and increasing the size of the room by optical allusion.
For this reason, homeowners are finding that they are able to place grandfather clocks in a number of locations including:
*In dining rooms. While often the smaller of the rooms in the home, dining rooms are often the perfect location for grandfather clocks. With the addition of a dining room table, and perhaps a buffet, a dining room can often easily handle the size of a grandfather clock. Additionally, a grandfather clock in this location adds sophistication to a room that is often decorated in a more formal palette.
*In living rooms or family rooms. Either of these rooms in the home could be appropriate to house grandfather clocks. The clocks themselves balance the formality of tradition with the casualness of family gatherings – much like the rooms themselves.
*In even smaller rooms such as libraries, studies, and offices. While these may seem too small to handle a grandfather clock, they may actually be quite appropriate. Grandfather clocks in these rooms can add greatly to the intimate and elegant surroundings.


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Sorry I don't have pictures, this dude was wayyy too close for comfort.
I'm in the men's department at Nordstrom shopping for a father's day gift for my dad, when this total creeper probably mid 20's approaches me. He says "do you have a button to press for me to see your smile? Is it on your back?" and tries to touch me. I was so freaked out, I froze and took a few steps back. I replied, "Uh, what?" This creeper obviously had no idea I was 15 years old and proceeds to tell me that I look like a barbie doll. A few seconds later my friend came up to us and asked what was going on. Obviously two blonde high schoolers freaked the hell out of him and he nervously walked away. What a sorry excuse of a pickup line!
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Audio Excerpts: How To Know the Lord's LeadingApril 1999
It is crucial for us to know how to receive the Lord's leading if we are to go on with Him in a healthy way, and so, many Christians wonder, how can I know the Lord's leading in my life?
In this brief audio excerpt brother Titus considers this question. The answer he provides is very practical for those who love the Lord Jesus. In brief, he shares that we should not seek the Lord's leading directly, but rather, should seek to be in the Lord's presence so that He may give us His leading in the proper time. (more…)


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Drivers may see some traffic relief on one of the main arteries into Central Oahu.
The state is looking at ways to improve Kamehameha Highway in anticipation of a new development.
The state is looking at the Kipapa Gulch area and is thinking of doubling the number of lanes on the highway and adding a new bridge.
This portion of Kamehameha Highway is a small but busy stretch of road.
"Traffic hour gets really bad, yah," said Keola Rapoza, Mililani resident.
"This road gets very congested," Kipapa Gulch resident Mike Dau said.
"Like certain times of the day, you can sit there forever, just waiting and waiting so they need to do something," Waikele resident Leilani McDaniel said.
The state is thinking about how to improve the highway in Kipapa Gulch, and that includes the Kipapa Stream Bridge which was built in 1933. This was the only way in and out of Mililani's southend until 1977 when the H-2 was built.
Even with that freeway, the two-lane road is still heavily used.
The state says nearly 39,000 cars drive through this area everyday.
That number will likely increase with the arrival of 3,500 new homes nearby since Castle and Cooke is scheduled to break ground on Koa Ridge later this year. So the state has come up with different ways to help drivers.
There is a proposed four-lane road and new bridge.
Another option is the highway as it stands would become the northbound lanes, heading into Mililani. Then there would be two new lanes, heading out of Mililani and into Waipio plus a new bridge.
Some people say this would help traffic and safety.
"Because it can be dangerous over there too. Well a lot of people try to pass each other even though it's just the two lanes," McDaniel said.
But not everyone agrees.
"I don't think it would be worth it, the time they put into it," Mililani resident Kristin Thames said.
The state does not have any cost estimates but is expected to choose a plan later this year.
The state proposed four different options. For more information or to submit your comment, contact Planning Project Coordinator Brian Takeda at 842-1133 or email email@example.com.


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Bike Crash Phone App
A lawyer in Brooklyn has created an app that lets cyclists involved in collisions quickly gather the necessary information needed to support them in a court case. The app contains recording features that allow the user to film the scene, take witness accounts, quickly sketch the…
GHORBA Beginner Only Group Ride – Timberlane Trails
by soccerdude forums.mtbr.com
Are you new to mountain biking? Whether you're just starting out or have been riding for a few months here's an opportunity for you to ride with a group perfectly suited just for you. Our experienced ride leaders will guide you around the trails at a pace that's comfortable to you and we'll even give you a few pointers if you so choose. GHORBA president Bill Rustam will be there to lead a group as well as be available to answer any questions you have about GHORBA and our current and upcoming projects. Join us on Saturday, September 8th at 9:00am and let us show you what Timberlane Trails has to offer!
Timberlane Trails is a perfect place for the beginner mountain biker to gain experience on real singletrack that has enough thrills to keep things interesting but won't throw you for a curve. Located on the north side of town next door to the Mercer Arboretum, Timberlane Trails has over 2 miles of well shaded and scenic hardpack track with very minimal elevation gain. It's perfect for working on your bike…
A jock moving to Houston
by Lanky_Stu forums.mtbr.com
Hello everyone,
At the end of October I'm moving to Houston for work, still don't where I'll be staying, however I know I will want to continue enjoying mtbing!
I ride downhill, xc and road… Just a bit of everything I guess.
From the googling I've been doing so far, it looks like dh in Texas in pretty much non existent sadly, angel fire resort in new Mexico being the nearest for proper gravity riding.
Howevere there seems to be plenty of trails all over Houston to keep me on the xc bike.
I'd like to meet some people who could show me what the Houston area has to offer and generally just looking for riding buddies. I'm not…
September 8 Club Ride @ Lake Georgetown
Austin Ridge Riders
What: Saturday, September 8, 9:00 a.m. Group Ride
Where: Lake George Town Trail
Meet Up Location: Tejas Park
Join us next Saturday at Lake Georgetown for a fun day of riding and socializing. The ladies of Ride Like AGirl will be joining us and we expect a good turn-out. ARR will host a post-ride lunch and everyone is encouraged to bring something to share (fruit, sweets, salads, side dishes, chips and dips, etc.)As always, we will break into group based on skill level and how long on participants want to ride. "No Drop" policy always in effect.
Fun facts:
Meet at Tejas Part at Lake Georgetown at 9:00 am.
Beginner and advanced terrain and rides.
Park inside the gate or just outside on the county road. CARPOOL if you can!
We are serving up fajitas and fixings for lunch about 12:30. …
National Public Lands Day is Saturday September 29
by Il Pirate Austin Ridge Riders
National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands American's enjoy. Several projects are planned for the Austin area. Love your parks, preserves and trails? This is a great opportunity to show it. Interested persons are encouraged to register for events using the following link: http://www.publiclandsday.org/
Two excited events are being hosted by our great friends at REI. One project is located north in Williamson County and the other at the Greenbelt. More information is below and you can use the link to the REI website for even more details. http://www.rei.com/stores/austin-gateway.html
Southwest Williamson County Regional Park National Public Lands Day Project – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join REI, Discover Green and WILCO for a family friendly, National Public Lands Day volunteer trail maintenance and trash pickup project at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. REI will be partnering with Williamson County…
"Can't stop; don't want to."
by bikedenton
Happy Labor Day!
Seeing as its my first post go-around, I thought I might begin with a lighter fluff piece.
The cinema lured me out with "Premium Rush", the tale of a no-holds bar NYC bicycle messenger named Wilee (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who receives a package that sets him out on a perilous ride. Wilee is meant to represent the most stereotypical of fixed-gear riders; "Brakes are death. Pedestrians can get you killed. Taxis are a menace. Can't stop; don't want to." make up his credo. His persona makes up the typically likable…
Summer Is Ending – Time To Enroll In Class
by dickdavid Bike Friendly Richardson
Safety is one of our biggest concerns for cyclists in Richardson. Along with having better awareness, better designed infrastructure and safer routes one of the best things that will keep cyclists safe on the road is being better educated. Whether you are new to cycling around town or a seasoned commuter, there is always something new to be learned with a good bicycle safety course.
Fortunately for us, there are some really good options near by. I am the recent graduate of both the the League of American Bicyclists, Traffic Skills 101 course (hosted by BikeDFW) and Cycling Savvy DFW's bicycle…
Labor Day On Allen Lane
by Roy and Christine Pedal Pushers
On Labor Day a group of us met at Christoval for a ride on Allen Lane. Pictured are Rick Ogan, David Busker, Dan Willson, Eddie Trevino, Loyd Evans, Brian Backlund, George, and Dorothy Langdon. Unable to be seen include Christine Jones, Liz Rappe, Stephen Langdon, John Dampier, and Tate Drysdale. …
Dove Season 2012 – Precautions on the bike
by sooner1 Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
"Private tracts used for hunting doves must be at least 10 acres, must be at least 1,000 feet from schools, hospitals, and day care facilities and must be at least 600 feet from residential housing and multi-family residential subdivision property lines. The new rules were approved by the state legislature in 2009 after several close calls and complaints from several cities, including Frisco."
Another year, another Dove season is upon us. And, yes this is my annual "cautionary tale" for cyclists in the area. Although one might think the rules above would preclude a lot of hunting in the area, Frisco is only about 45% built out with a lot of open land. Couple that with the fact that we are fortunate to have easy access to routes that are mostly out in the country, and this becomes the time for cyclists to be very aware of their…
Camp Eagle MTB Results
by League Director Texas High School Cycling League
We had a great day of racing at Camp Eagle on Sunday, September 2nd to kick off the South Series competition of our 2012 scholastic mountain biking season. We had 25 student-athletes compete in our high school series with another 5 in our special exhibition U-12 category. Racers represented many schools from all across the state and beyond. Camp Eagle marked the first time international riders competed in the Texas High School Cycling League when two boys from the FORMUS Secondary school in Monterrey Mexico competed in…
Feature: Introducing Texas Bicycle Clubs
The Angelina Bicycle Club
By Amber Barnett
Every few weeks we are introducing you to different cycling clubs from around the great state of Texas.
This week it we interviewed John Jones from the Angelina Bicycle club in Lufkin, Texas. John is an avid biker that enjoys taking his 4 year old granddaughter on bikes rides with him and fixes up bikes for other people who can't afford it, as he enjoys seeing people get into the sport and enjoy it.
Paying it forward one bike at a time!
Angelina Bicycle Club
1. Who founded the Angelina Bicycle Club and how did it come to life?
The Angelina Bicycle club was founded by William aka 'Wheel' and Debbie Crawford in the mid-90s. They were avid tandem riders that wanted to promote social group activities. When the club first started there was a large…
The shop MTB Team kicked off the Fall TMBRA series in style! Nine podium spots and seven more top ten finishes! Nice work, team!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 3, 2012
43 Mile Dobbin ride leaving VR tomorrow ( Tuesday ) around 11am…see you then! http://t.co/0I5VWGBD
— VR Cycling Studio (@Vrcyclingstudio) September 3, 2012
I love Sansom!! pic.twitter.com/FpPimMMO
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) September 3, 2012
Jen McRae (@787racing) takes the win in Women's Open ahead of Jen Purcell (@teamTIBCO) and Kayla Sterling (#Exergy) #TourOfAustin
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) September 3, 2012
Great morning spin with @ageekmom in the rolling Texas Hill Country. http://t.co/TBirrkJm
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) September 3, 2012
Feature: Introducing Texas Bicycle Clubs http://t.co/wcUBCAME
— Wheelbrothers (@WheelBrothers) September 3, 2012
Congrats to all of those who stood on the podium, and those that competed at the Tour of Austin this weekend: http://t.co/RTnEeAIT
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) September 4, 2012
I posted 16 photos on Facebook in the album "Tynan Law Tour of Austin – Monday" http://t.co/qzGQ0OAf
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) September 4, 2012
Good rides yesterday and today with fully loaded gear. Likely my last time on the bike before I start #CycleXTexas on Saturday.
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) September 4, 2012
One of our newest teammates got a taste of TX "@corymscott87: Nice weekend if racing in Austin. Hot and fast"
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 4, 2012
Men's Cat 4/5 results Day 3 #TourOfAustin http://t.co/X2LOnnHe
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Adult on bus was monitor for special-needs children
A March 27 letter to the editor, "School buses are for students, not adults" by John Tatum, contained incorrect information. The bus that the writer saw is a special-needs bus and the adult on the bus is a school bus monitor assigned to that bus.
Each of our special-needs buses has a school bus monitor to assist the children on and off the bus. Because not all buses park at Laidlaw's Interchange Court site, it is common practice for monitors to be picked up before the bus begins its route and dropped off after the route is complete at a designated site. Unauthorized adults are not allowed to ride Savannah-Chatham County school buses.
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McIntosh County boards
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I, along with a room full of other interested citizens, once again witnessed the "rubber stamping" by the majority of the McIntosh County Board of Commissioners of an action recommended by the Zoning Board. This time it was the "last stand" of neighborhood zoning protection with preservation of the most important historical place in southeast Georgia treated as insignificant and irrelevant.
I am not opposed to anyone selling their private property at the highest value possible. However, this particular parcel had been zoned R-1 as are all neighboring properties with the exception of Fort King George. If the owner had chosen to subdivide and sell the parcel with each lot zoned R-1, that action might not have been opposed. However, the petition was to re-zone to R-3 to accommodate 18 condominium units on one buildable acre even though zoning regulations set the limit at nine units.
This change would immediately benefit the seller but affects every neighboring parcel, the owners of which may not benefit to the same degree or may adversely affect their property values. Therefore, such a zoning change should be weighed as it affects all of the owners, not just the one making the request.
To compound the error, the Board of Commissioners voted to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board, in spite of the presence of scores of registered voters and McIntosh County taxpayers voicing their opposition. It seems as if both boards thrive on opposition, giving them an opportunity to show how powerful they are and how little they care about the opinions of large numbers of citizens.
Noted neo-con author now
denounces Bush doctrine
The Bush doctrine of pre-emptive wars has been a disaster in Iraq - making America and the world less safe.
And now President Bush is reaffirming his pre-emptive war stance. This is especially troubling as the Bush administration is saber-rattling with Iran.
Even prominent neo-conservatives are beginning to jump ship on the war and even neo-conservatism. Professor Francis Fukuyama has gone so far as to renounce his affiliations with Cheney, Rumsfeld and the pre-emption doctrine. Fukuyama was one of the 25 original founders of the Project for the New American Century, the intellectual founding document for neo-conservative foreign policy.
Writing in The New York Times last month, Fukuyama said:
"As we approach the third anniversary of the onset of the Iraq war, it seems very unlikely that history will judge either the intervention itself or the ideas animating it kindly. By invading Iraq, the Bush administration created a self-fulfilling prophecy: Iraq has now replaced Afghanistan as a magnet, a training ground and an operational base for jihadist terrorists, with plenty of American targets to shoot at."
He added, "The so-called Bush Doctrine that set the framework for the administration's first term is now in shambles."
And, "Neoconservatism, as both a political symbol and a body of thought, has evolved into something I can no longer support."
Can any of us?
Offensive cartoons not
protected free speech
In response to Roger Parian's March 13 letter "Stand up for freedom by publishing Danish cartoons": While it is true that under the First Amendment we are guaranteed the right of freedom of speech, there have always been limitations on that speech, limitations that have been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Second, there are certain types of speech that are not protected, which include libel, which this characterization of the Prophet Mohammed could be construed as, since it can't be proved that he was ever a terrorist. Also, "fighting words" (words that when uttered or written publicly are so inflammatory that could provoke violence) are not a protected form of speech and this cartoon could and has been considered by many as inflammatory.
As a Muslim, I in no way condone the violence that has been perpetuated by this characterization. No one finds any characterization of Jesus (may God be please with him) acceptable, including Muslims. Therefore, all people of faith should find this cartoon of Prophet Mohammed unacceptable, as it opens up the door the denigration of all faiths.
Mr. Parian should perhaps consider that it not fear that keeps your publication from printing this cartoon, but respect and common decency that keeps it out of your paper.
I have owned property at Tybee for more than 30 years and have lived here full time for more than 17. The safety of the only road to Tybee is my foremost concern, primarily because my family and I use it daily. I have friends who have lost loved ones as the result of traffic deaths on the Tybee road. I, too, have sat in traffic for hours while police and fire departments worked diligently to save lives and clear traffic.
It seems that every big holiday weekend last summer had traffic stopped for several hours on a daily basis due to various accidents on bridges. I sure hope no one needed to evacuate the island in a timely manner during those times.
Our former politicians worked for decades to have the bridges and our Tybee road widened to four lanes. Our road is scheduled to start construction in 2012. Now it seems some of our current leaders are systematically undermining their predecessors' hard work by wanting to ask the state Department of Transportation to re-evaluate this plan.
They want to draft a letter redefining what is needed for the highway, perhaps cutting back to a three-lane highway. That's just crazy.
Stop this lunacy. Let the DOT and others build this valuable and needed resource. Of all the controversial issues facing Tybee today, this has to be the most important. The mayor and council should support the current logical plan. With the views of some council members, we would still be going to Disney World on old U.S. 17 South.
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It could be several weeks before the Metro Council begins deliberation on an ordinance that would require Metro contractors to adopt nondiscrimination policies protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender workers.
Councilman Mike Jameson, one of the sponsors of the ordinance, said last week he plans to defer the ordinance for at least one council meeting. Currently, the bill is set to go before the council on the second of three votes in February. A deferral would push the vote back.
Jameson said he hopes to give two still-noncommittal parties — Mayor Karl Dean and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce — a chance to review the legislation and formulate a position. Both are stakeholders whose opinions could go a long way in determining whether the bill passes or fails. Neither has offered a stance, although Dean has said government should be cautious in over-regulating the private sector.
In the past, Dean's critics have called him out for his reluctance to chime in on controversial issues — he stayed out of the fray during debate over the proposed May Town Center mega-development and during the back-and-forth over Metro schools' recently adopted student assignment plan.
Jameson said he believes the mayor will express his position sometime prior to the council's vote on the bill, as he's done with other legislation.
"This is a vote that is going to boil down to a razor-thin margin," Jameson said. "Every voice matters, and I hope to hear from a large number of community leaders, including the mayor."
Some observers have wondered whether Dean is waiting to hear the position of the chamber, whose spokeswoman said it's still studying the ordinance.
"We don't have an official chamber position on it," spokeswoman Stephanie Coleman said last week. "But because the ordinance would impact business, we have been researching the issue and getting feedback from our members about what the potential impact would be. That's kind of where we are right now."
Asked when the chamber may announce a position, Coleman said, "I'm not sure of an exact timeline."
What is amazing about this is that every time an issue like this comes up the gay community and their supporters fail to realize how badly they are being used. Do you really think the councilman, the mayor and the chamber of commerce care anything about gay rights? Their decision will be made based on what is politically favorable for them and their position.
And guess what it will happen again.
Belmont University fired a lesbian coach who disclosed too much personal information; that is a sad commentary on Belmont University. This proposed legislation is an attempt to exploit that injustice. Emotions are running high.
The road to Hell is paved with good intentions; well-meaning crusaders sometimes enact laws that backfire or are unenforceable.
Here are a few reasonable questions :
How will contractors prove that they do not discriminate against the GBLT community?
Who will judge compliance...gays, straights or trannies?
Will cynical contractors hire a token GBLT, to meet a quota?
Will enforcement be fair, going forward, or at the discretion of the administration in power?
Will there be a potential for increased litigation exposure, as a result of this proposed law?
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At the risk of repeating ourselves, we've expounded on the ability of the Grid 9000 to apply its technological, performance athletic principles into a timeless piece of casual style on a number of occasions.
The latest offering from Saucony, the micro-dot pack proves that the Grid 9000's appeal doesn't stop at retro. A subtle dotted pattern is applied to a series of subtle but sleek colorways to give the Grid 9000 an elegant, contemporary edge.
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Auxogyn, Inc. Strengthens Intellectual Property Rights for Eeva Test
Published: Oct 11, 2012
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Auxogyn also announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a notice of allowance for a second patent to Stanford University that will cover certain predictive parameters for the assessment of embryo viability during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures used in Auxogyn's Early Embryo Viability Assessment (Eeva) Test. Auxogyn is also the exclusive licensee of that patent.
"We are pleased with the court's decision to dismiss the lawsuit and believe that this process has further strengthened our intellectual property position," said Lissa Goldenstein, president and chief executive officer of Auxogyn. "This second patent provides further validation of the inventive work done at Stanford University in the field of human embryology and is the next in a portfolio of patents that have been filed in the U.S., Europe and other countries. The addition of it to our broad portfolio will allow us to continue to develop innovative technologies that advance the field of reproductive health and make a difference in the lives of families."
She added, "The value of our technology lies in its unique ability to evaluate and predict embryo viability as early as day 3, allowing clinicians to select a viable embryo in a timely manner. By providing valuable insight into early embryo development, Eeva has the potential to improve clinical pregnancy rates for IVF patients."
About IVF
Infertility affects one out of every six couples. The demand for assisted reproduction tools and procedures is growing by approximately 10-15 percent per year worldwide due to higher infertility rates caused by an increasing maternal age as more women are starting families later in life. The demand is growing despite the significant cost per cycle and the low success rate with approximately one-third of cycles resulting in a live birth. This necessitates the transfer of multiple embryos and/or conducting multiple cycles, leading to greater physical, emotional, practical and financial costs, before determining if pregnancy can be achieved.
About the Eeva™ Test
Auxogyn's initial intellectual property, licensed from Stanford University, reflects landmark research conducted by pioneering scientists from the Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Biotechnology in 2010. This research provided the first link between embryo developmental outcome, cell division events and the molecular health of the embryo. This groundbreaking work also identified key parameters that can predict with high accuracy at cleavage stage which embryos will likely grow to blastocyst stage. Auxogyn created the Eeva™ Test to bring this scientific discovery to everyday clinical practice.
The non-invasive Eeva Test is designed to improve IVF outcomes by providing clinicians and patients with objective information that will enable them to more confidently select embryo(s) for transfer. Eeva's proprietary software automatically analyzes embryo development against scientifically and clinically validated cell-division parameters, not only providing novel quantitative information, but also ensuring consistent measurements to assess embryo development versus the manual methods used today in clinical practice. With Eeva's quantitative data for each embryo's potential development, IVF clinics may be able to optimize the treatment path for their patients undergoing IVF procedures.
Auxogyn received CE mark for Eeva in July 2012, and it is currently available for use in the European Union. Eeva is not yet cleared in the United States and is limited to investigational use only.
About Auxogyn
Auxogyn is revolutionizing the field of reproductive medicine by translating scientific discoveries in early embryo development into clinical tools. The Company's flagship product, the Eeva™ Test, delivers consistent, objective and quantitative information regarding embryo viability that reproductive endocrinologists and infertility patients can use to make important treatment decisions. Auxogyn is privately held and funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Merck Serono Ventures, SR One and TPG Biotech. For more information regarding Auxogyn, please visit www.auxogyn.com.
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The DGX-I-DVI is an HDCP compliant DVI input board for the Enova DGX 8, Enova DGX 16, Enova DGX 32, and Enova DGX 64. It has four DVI connections per board and supports HDMI, DisplayPort++ or DVI signals.
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STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — The University of Connecticut has started disciplinary proceedings against music professor Robert Miller and the dean of the Fine Arts program over misconduct allegations.
The move comes a day after an investigator's report said that Miller engaged in misconduct with students, that there were sexual abuse allegations against Miller, and that some university officials knew of the allegations several years ago.
Previous Story: UConn report: Prof behaved inappropriately with students
Fine Arts Dean David Woods is also named in the proceedings.
Here's the statement from UConn:
"The governing collective bargaining agreement requires the University to follow a prescribed process. The first step in that process is to notify the employee of the recommended discipline and the reasons for that recommendation.
"Professors Miller and Woods were notified today that, based on the findings and conclusions in the Report of Special Counsel to the Special Committee for Investigation Regarding the Alleged Misconduct of Robert F. Miller, the University is commencing the disciplinary process and that the recommended discipline in each case is dismissal from University employment."
Miller has not been charged with any crime.
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Delaware County Field & Stream Association offers range facilities and educational programs for hunting, fishing, conservation, archery, and all aspects of the shooting sports. We are a member driven association that allows members and their invited guests to use our facilities and resources for the education of wildlife conservation through hunting, fishing and shooting sports.
Delaware County Field & Stream Assoc. was founded in 1939 to promote wildlife conservation and the associated sports. We have over 4000 members and families who make use of our facilities and volunteer their time and skills to maintain our goals and keep our facilities running. Delaware County Field & Stream Association relies on the donated time and effort of our membership, and the hard work of our trustees to maintain a safe and fostering environment for anyone interested in conservation and shooting sports.
Delaware County Field & Stream has been recognized by the National Rifle Association for its leadership in Firearms Safety Education and promoting the Shooting Sports. Please use the Contact Page above to learn more about our great organization!


text: Aug06marko A lot of Architectural purists are eexetmrly angered by this complex Delaware and the neighboring Elysian for being a sort of neo-second empire style and feel its a fake, or worse, lazy design. As a neighbor and architect myself who loves modernism as much as the next person I have to admit the two towers are stunning and Im glad that a historical treatment was given to the accomplished hands of Luciene LaGrange. Although they borrow stylistic attributes from 19th century Parisian boulevard culture, the proportion and construction techniques are completely contemporary. I love their addition to the hood.


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Provide the institution's historical and physical context. Include a brief description of the museum's current situation and important elements from its past (e.g., date founded, museum's purpose, overview of exhibitions/collections, program highlights, etc.).
Evaluate the institution's mission statement for clarity of purpose and how this statement guides its planning and decision-making. Consider this topic from the perspective of staff, governing authority and community stakeholders. Provide recommendations for how the museum can further strengthen its mission and planning with regard to its collections.
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Provide an overview of the collection management and assess its appropriateness to the institution's mission. Determine the institution's ability to demonstrate stewardship and care of its collections. Point out any areas for improvement and offer suggestions/resources on actionable steps the museum can take to improve the state of its collections and its collections policies and procedures.
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Covering made of thermally tempered safety glass.
Built-in ground spotlights: Projector housing made of stainless steel and aluminum, anodized with silver, mounting bracket made of stainless steel. Covering made of thermally tempered safety glass.
The screwed cable glands are made of nickel-plated brass. They have been embedded in the luminaire and do not project, as was previously the case.
All projectors were designed to be screwless on both the interior and exterior. To open the luminaire, the covering is simply unscrewed. With model P200, the number of LEDs has been reduced from 36 to 30. They are now arranged in a circle instead of in a hexagon, as was previously the case.
For the entire P and R series, new, more highly efficient LEDs are used, and thus in spite of the reduction in the total number of LEDs, the lumen output remains the same.
Light colors: warm white (3,000 K), neutral white (4,500 K), and cool white (6,000 K). RGB is also available.
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The new model types of the series carry new product numbers:
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Bangalore, Jan 25: Bitter over the action taken against him and three other eminent space scientists on the controversial Antrix-Devas deal issue, former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair today slammed it as "an act of cowardice" and accused his successor K Radhakrishnan of being behind the move and "misleading" the government.
He also accused Radhakrishnan of having a "personal agenda.
"He has misled the Government on the whole issue (the deal). He is the key person who worked behind this; he misled and miscommunicated to the Government and he has taken action," Nair said, targeting Radhakrishnan, secretary in the Department of Space and Chairman of the Space Commission.
"That individual is bent upon hitting so many people and in that process, he is killing the organisation," he alleged.
"This (the action) is a complete act of cowardice," Nair said. It was a "clear violation of conduct and pension rules" as well as legal aspects, said Nair, who was the key figure behind India's Chandrayaan-1 moon mission.
"Even the person who has done the terror attack in Mumbai....he is enjoying the freedom of going to 3-4 levels of appeal. Are we worse than terrorists?", he asked.
"Even in a military rule, the people are given a hearing before condemnation is made. This (the action against us) is worse than that," said Nair, hurt over the action to bar him and three other scientists from holding any government post.
The government action came in the wake of the controversial Antrix-Devas deal in which a private company was allotted scarce S band spectrum by ISRO allegedly violating rules, when Nair was the agency's chairman.
Nair said he has not received any communication on barring him from government jobs and would apply under the RTI to get it and based on that, he would chalk out his plan of action. "...Whole thing has been handled in an absolutely shabby way".
"There is no enquiry conducted in the matter; there is no charge sheet issued to anybody. Without that, how can any government take punitive action?", he asked.
Nair said seven people -- three administrative and four technical -- have been named (by a committee and team which probed ISRO-Devas deal) and asked: "Why administrative people have been totally left out?
"First of all, I don't subscribe to the view that it (the deal) is an issue," Nair said. The only issue is that ISRO should have informed the Government that it's entering into a deal with Devas but according to the existing rules at the time, ISRO was not supposed to do that, he said.
"It's not a violation of rules (vis-a-vis not informing the Government beforehand). "..How they have singled out only scientists?. It's a shameful thing".
He claimed that Radhakrishnan has no idea of rules or regulation about technology and "he will simply kill ISRO".
Calling Radhakrishnan "a disaster," he said, "I have kept quiet all these days because of my respect for ISRO". "You look at ISRO's programme for the last two years, that will speak volumes about where we stand".
On the regional transport aircraft project, in which he is chairman of the high-powered committee constituted by CSIR-NAL spearheading it, Nair said he submitted feasibility and project report within a year.
"I just don't care if the government is so casual in dealing with such a matter (action against the four). I just don't care. For this government, I am not going to do anything further. It's their funeral they have declared. Let the Government worry about it (the project); not me," Nair said.


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Half of 401(k) plans now include Roth accounts
Over the past seven years, the percentage of U.S. employers providing workers with the option of contributing to a Roth 401(k) or similar plan has grown nearly fivefold, and Roth accounts are now offered by half of all qualified defined contribution plans, according to research by Aon Hewitt.
The consultancy's April 2014 report,
Roth Usage in Defined Contribution Plans, reveals that companies and employees are increasingly receptive to Roth 401(k)s, in which after-tax dollars are contributed via salary deferral and later withdrawn with earnings tax-free during retirement. Traditional non-Roth 401(k)s, in contrast, are funded with before-tax dollars, and all withdrawals are taxed as income.
"Because of the potential tax benefits, employees increasingly see Roth accounts as attractive savings options and we anticipate that the use of Roth features will continue to rise," said Rob Austin, director of retirement research at Aon Hewitt.
Savings and Participation Rates
In 2013, workers saving to a Roth account contributed an average of 10.2 percent of their salary, compared to just 7.7 percent of salary for non-Roth savers.
Moreover, Roth usage has steadily increased. In 2012, the average Roth participation rate was just over 8 percent of 401(k) plan participants—but by the beginning of 2014, 11 percent of participants were contributing money to a Roth account when given the opportunity to do so.
However, use of the Roth option at any particular company can be wide-ranging, with participation rates of 4 percent to nearly 25 percent, the study reveals. Communication and education play a vital role in demonstrating the value of this benefit (see "Best Practices," below).
Participation over Time
Most companies with low Roth participation rates added the feature only recently. Generally, in the first year after adopting a Roth option, fewer than 6 percent of workers use it. But participation steadily grows the longer that a Roth account is available in the plan. Among companies that offered the Roth for seven or more years, the average participation rate rose to over 18 percent.
Roth 401(k) Participation—By Time Since Adoption
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2-3 years
4-6 years
7+ years
Source: Aon Hewitt's analysis of more than 3.5 million eligible participants in over 125 defined contribution plans.
Participation by Age and Salary
Roth 401(k)s are an especially attractive option for young workers with more time to take advantage of tax-free account growth. When available, more than 17 percent of plan participants in their 20s contribute to the Roth option, compared with fewer than 9 percent of workers in their 50s, indicating that Roth availability is important for recruiting and retaining Generation Y and Millennial employees.
Roth 401(k) Participation—By Age
Age 20-29
Age 30-39
Age 40-49
Age 50-59
Age 60+
Source: Aon Hewitt.
Interestingly, participants with midlevel earnings were more likely than either lower-income workers or highly compensated employees to choose a Roth 401(k) account when provided. "Young workers and midlevel earners are more likely to anticipate future tax bracket increases, so they are taking actions now that are likely to benefit them down the line," Austin explained.
Roth 401(k) Participation—By Salary
$20,000 to $39,000
$40,000 to $59,000
$60,000 to $79,000
$80,000 to $99,000
Best Practices
Employers that add Roth 401(k) options and expand the availability of in-plan conversions from traditional to Roth accounts would be wise to follow best practices regarding communication and education, as highlighted in the report. These recommendations include the following:
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As we approach the mid-point of the 2014/2015 NZRA race season, the Boulder Valley Ice Zamboni driving team of Chacon and Crowell are leaving little doubt as to who are the top drivers on the NZRA circuit. These drivers currently occupy the top three race times of the season and have thoroughly outclassed the rest of the field. It will be interesting to see if these two can remain atop the leader board as we head into the second half of the season. We wish all the drivers good luck and a happy and healthy holiday season as we head into the new year.
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Set your intention(s) for 2014. It can be something as simple as setting an intention to choose happiness to something as grandiose as a list of major accomplishments. Use your best judgment, and keep in mind that you want to cultivate a life worth loving.
I intend to finish the second half of 2014 cultivating happiness by simply choosing to be happy.
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Situated in the business district, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Guglielmo Winery, Centennial Recreation Center, and Morgan Hill Community Park. Hill Country Golf and Country Club is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
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An outdoor pool, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this motel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
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California Inn features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This Morgan Hill motel also offers multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- 24-hour front desk
- Free breakfast
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- Total number of rooms - 83
- Free self parking
- Number of floors - 2
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- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
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- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
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- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
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Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25
- Up to 75 lb
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 25
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
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- Morgan Hill Quality Inn
- Quality Morgan Hill
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Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Derek & Lo Vee interview animal rights photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, who is known for her project We Animals in which she documents, through photography, animals in the human environment who are being used for food, clothing, research, experimentation, work, entertainment, slavery and companionship. Her photos give us a view into their world that is often shocking not because she attempts to show horrific scenes of violence, but rather because she shows the day to day existense of the beings we share the world with.
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