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There is perhaps a reason why you would find gyms almost at a few junctions in every little town. Due to awareness and the flick to eat healthy, have a linear body mass along with muscular growth and strength because many people have been burning their fat off on the treadmill or other weight lifting machines at their homes.
Let's take a look why HCG use is optimal for bodybuilders.
Androgenic-Anabolic Steroids – The Resort of Bodybuilders
To stay active, and also to increase a substantial amount of lean body mass, many men use steroidal cycle therapy, which subsequently adds to their body mass index rapidly within weeks. However, it has been reported that discontinuing a steroidal cycle therapy may have its major side effects on the testicular size with adverse effects on the normal functioning of testes.
Why HCG Has Been Recommended For Bodybuilders
HCG for bodybuilding has been acting as a lifesaver for men who have been complaining of various adverse sexual effects, mainly due to discontinuation of their steroidal cycle therapy. One needs to assess the biochemistry of for bodybuilding before highlighting its pros on the human body.
Human chorionic gonadotropin, abbreviated as HCG is a hormone made up of polypeptides. Excessive use of steroids during the craze for bodybuilding may either diminish the effects or the production of testosterone from the leydig cells situated in the testes. This is perhaps, the only reason why it is recommended to take HCG for bodybuilding with or after consumption of steroids.
HCG for bodybuilding has some pros up to date, some of which help to maintain a linear muscular mass even after you have stopped bodybuilding. HCG for bodybuilding is also available in oral as well as parenteral form.
One needs to know that steroids are androgenic in nature, which is why adverse usage of these compounds may decrease libido. Remember, HCG acts on the pituitary gland which in turn detects the presence of a similar signal reflecting towards the luteinizing hormone. This in turn provokes the testes to release testosterone for better performance. HCG for bodybuilding can be sought from a doctor for its doses since you cannot judge whether your testosterone has been playing havoc with your system or not. From the size of your testes as leydig cells occupy only 10% of the entire weight of testicular size.
HCG peptides for bodybuilding is also being used by women who work out to have flawless abs and a thigh gap. To avoid the mean effects of steroids, the sensitivity of testosterone, sperm formation or libido, HCG for bodybuilding may do much to help.
HCG for bodybuilding has flamboyant and healthy effects on the system, as it helps to maintain a linear body mass, keeping in virtue of the benefits of a diet which resides mostly in low calories. According to scientists, it has been reported that testes may sensitize up to 250iu of HCG per day to function properly. Due to steroidal therapies, the testes may require as much as 5000iu of HCG to resume its production of testosterone, thus enabling adequate sexual or physical health and performance.


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Wavelet-Based Watermarking and Compression for ECG Signals with Verification Evaluation
AbstractIn the current open society and with the growth of human rights, people are more and more concerned about the privacy of their information and other important data. This study makes use of electrocardiography (ECG) data in order to protect individual information. An ECG signal can not only be used to analyze disease, but also to provide crucial biometric information for identification and authentication. In this study, we propose a new idea of integrating electrocardiogram watermarking and compression approach, which has never been researched before. ECG watermarking can ensure the confidentiality and reliability of a user's data while reducing the amount of data. In the evaluation, we apply the embedding capacity, bit error rate (BER), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), compression ratio (CR), and compressed-signal to noise ratio (CNR) methods to assess the proposed algorithm. After comprehensive evaluation the final results show that our algorithm is robust and feasible. View Full-Text
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RE: EXT :Re: dbconsole - password change
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:17:19 +0000
Message-ID: <8AE45871F749FC4CBBE053CF2F8A493C0CEBEE1C_at_XMBVAG74.northgrum.com>
How do I encrypt the password?
From: andyklock_at_gmail.com [mailto:andyklock_at_gmail.com] On Behalf Of Andy Klock Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:14 PM To: Schauss, Peter (ESS)
Subject: Re: EXT :Re: dbconsole - password change
Then it sounds like a configuration issue with the new password. You listed that you set ENCRYPTED="FALSE", is this correct? I just gave How to Change DBSNMP Password in Database 10g and 11g Monitored by DB Control [ID 259387.1] a quick read and it seems (at least for 11.2 anyway) that this should be set to TRUE (with the encrypted password) Though, it is unclear what to do for 11.1.
Sorry I'm not more of a help, but if the config is wrong than what you are experiencing makes sense.
On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM, Schauss, Peter (ESS) <peter.schauss_at_ngc.com<mailto:peter.schauss_at_ngc.com>> wrote: I have unlocked the account several times and it keeps getting locked again.
From: andyklock_at_gmail.com<mailto:andyklock_at_gmail.com> [mailto:andyklock_at_gmail.com<mailto:andyklock_at_gmail.com>] On Behalf Of Andy Klock
Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:03 PM
To: Schauss, Peter (ESS)
Subject: EXT :Re: dbconsole - password change
You didn't list when you actually changed the password. Is it possible that you did this before stopping the dbconsole and the account actually locked due to too many unsuccessful login attempts? On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM, Schauss, Peter (ESS) <peter.schauss_at_ngc.com<mailto:peter.schauss_at_ngc.com>> wrote: This is Oracle 220.127.116.11.0 on Windows Server 2003 (32 bit).
I changed the password for DBSNMP. Now I am trying to tell the dbconsole agent to use the new password. This is what I did:
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Fans don't let fans drive drunk
The Super Bowl is one of America's most highly anticipated sports events, when friends and family gather in homes, bars and restaurants to celebrate. As Super Bowl Sunday approaches and football fans across the country prepare for the game, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Watch UR BAC program is spreading the message to the public about designating a sober driver on Super Bowl Sunday, because Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk."Before drinking begins, choose your MVP — a sober designated driver. Avoid the unsportsmanlike conduct of driving drunk by handing off your keys so that the Super Bowl watching party stays safe," said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent Tasha Baxter. "Drunk driving is always preventable, and driving drunk could result in injuring or killing yourself or someone else. Motorists can expect Nolan County Sheriff's Department and local law enforcement agencies with in Nolan County to have a visible presence and to stop anyone who makes the dangerous decision to drink and drive."According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 1,099 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2012, accounting for 32.3 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in Texas. Super Bowl Sunday is a risky day for drunk-driving crashes. The Watch UR BAC program advises that if you're attending a Super Bowl party or watching the game at a sports bar or restaurant:• Designate your sober driver, or plan another way to get home safely before the party begins.• If you don't have a designated driver, then ask a sober friend for a ride home; call a cab, friend, or family member to come and get you; or just stay for the night. • Never let friends drive if they have had too much to drink. If you're hosting a Super Bowl party:• Make sure all your guests designate a sober driver in advance, or arrange for alternate transportation to ensure they get home safely.• Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages at the party.• Host your party just like they do at the stadium. Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game, and begin serving coffee and dessert.• Keep the phone numbers of local cab companies handy, and take the keys away from anyone who has had too much to drink.• Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you served ends up in a drunk-driving crash. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service's Watch UR BAC program is a free, statewide program to promote alcohol awareness, the dangers of impaired driving, and friends watching out for friends. Contact email@example.com for booking information.Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.


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Glugging without guilt
How employers treat their workers often influences customers' choices. On many wine plantations in developing countries, workers are not protected by labour laws. And with increasing trade liberalisation, many small wine growers are unable to compete and some are forced out of business.
To address the social, political and economic imbalance, there are Fairtrade-certified wine producer organisations in South Africa, Argentina and Chile.
For workers in South Africa, for example, apartheid has meant limited opportunities. But cooperatives and plantations that produce Fairtrade-certified wine are paid the Fairtrade Minimum Price or the market price, whichever is higher. They also receive the Fairtrade Premium to invest in community projects.
Two weeks of Fairtrade promotion in Ireland conclude on March 9. The event highlighted the good work and the challenges faced by Fairtrade producers.
Each of the 45 Irish Fairtrade towns are hosting events. Derry and Clondalkin will also be awarded official Fairtrade city/town status. Visit Fairtrade.ie or Facebook.com/FairtradeIreland or Twitter.com/Fairtrade_ie.
The following are the highest-scoring white and red wines from a selection of Fairtrade bottles from South Africa.
1) Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Peacock Tail, Stellenbosch 13.5pc
Fragrant with freshly squeezed lime combined with gooseberry scents. Dry with a honeyed ripeness to contrast with citrus. Crisp and refreshing. Try with smoked mackerel pate.
€12.29 available from Marks & Spencer
2) Chenin Blanc 2013 Dolphin Bay, Breedekloof 14pc
Rich honeyed and lemon curd aromas. Tangy and full-bodied with a plum, green apple and lemon character. Match with roast pork and apple sauce.
€9.99 from Marks & Spencer
3) Pinotage 2012 Cambalala, Western Cape 13.5pc
Hot chocolate aromas. A gravelly texture supports firm but ripe tannins, sour cherry flavours and semi-ripe plums. Enjoy with lamb chops and a rosemary and garlic breadcrumb topping.
€6.49 at Aldi nationwide
4) Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2013 Fairglobe, Western Cape 14pc
Perfumed with a blackcurrant cordial fruitiness. Firm tannins and fresh juicy blackberry fruit linger to a long finish. Serve with pink liver and fried onions.
€6.79 at Lidl nationwide
5) Shiraz 2013 Six Hats, Western Cape 14.5pc
Intense smoky aromas of roasted coffee beans. Juicy ripe blackberry fruit is framed by an oaky, peppery spice. Full-bodied and rich. Needs a fiery barbecue sauce on a thick steak.
€13.29 at Marks & Spencer nationwide
6) Giacondi Vino Rosso Italy 13pc
Bright, fresh red berry fruity palate, juicy and gentle tannins with a sappy bite of acidity on the finish. A red to serve fridge cool with salami, ham and salad.
€7.49 at O'Brien's 32 outlets
Tindal Wine Merchant's Portfolio Tasting, March 5 at Marker Hotel, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2.
Taste wines made naturally. Tickets €10 online at Tindalwine.com/events or €15 at the venue.
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You could say a few of us here have become quite the evangelists for Rent the Runway. After seeing Kristen strut her stuff on a Las Vegas business trip in two gorgeous designer dresses, I tried it myself for an event this past spring, and fell in love with the clothes, the service, the style–everything. So I'm glad even more women will get to reap the benefits with the addition of their brand new plus size line.
Rent the Runway Plus is so awesome for women sizes 14-22 who feel more Badgley-Mischka than Lane Bryant. In fact, they happen to have Badgley-Mischka, with a few other designers and more to come. And because, as with the rest of the site, you can shop by body type, color and other attributes, it really makes it easy to find something that's just perfect for a night.
The thing I really like is that these are just flattering, stylish dresses; no muumuus, no shapeless shrowds. I mean, how sexy is this Slate & Willow Just a Mirage Shift Dress?
Four-day rentals start around $60 for a $180 Adrianna Pappell dress to about $185 for an $1150 Carmen Marc Valvo gown, and that includes a second size, should you be on the fence. I'd say, start reserving a few hot picks for holidays now or any other special event you may have coming up. And don't forget to add a few rental accessories–they're pretty great too.
And hey, thanks to the designers for not forgetting about our larger-sized sisters. And for recognizing that all women want to look and feel fantastic, whatever their shapes. –Liz
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The trendy courtyards nestled between neo-traditional style homes in booming Nashville suburbs are a tremendous source of peace for their owners and a sizable business opportunity for landscape designers.
One such design team, Artscapes Inc. of Franklin, is coming into its second year as an independent business after breaking away from residential developer Main Street Homes.
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Tucked into the foothills along a beautiful stretch of Figueroa Mountain Road, Family School stands as a living symbol of every parent's desire to provide quality education for his or her children, even if it means taking matters into one's own hands.
Started in 1974 by a group of local moms and dads, the school continues to thrive by offering an effective alternative to crowded classrooms and test-driven curricula.
Family School grade levels span pre-school through fifth grade, and classes boast a student-teacher ratio low enough to guarantee that each child receives individual attention.
The faculty includes eight classroom teachers, in addition to teaching specialists who share the joys of science, art, music, drama and sports with students.
"We have developed an age-appropriate curriculum," says Miki Holden, Head of School at Family School, "and our classes are suited to the age and ability of each child.
"Our faculty is highly qualified," she continues. "I think among them they have about 200 years of experience, and we have a very low turnover because, once teachers get here, they stay."
The school fosters a non-competitive learning environment in which teachers do not grade, but rather judge and support classroom efforts according to individual student aptitudes.
"There's quite a bit of teamwork and cooperative projects," Holden explains. "The children learn because they find the material interesting and fun."
The student body numbers about 100 children, and though a few of them come from Lompoc and Los Alamos, most make their homes in the Santa Ynez Valley. They are a varied group, representing a range of talents, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
In addition to solid academics presented in a lively learning environment, Family School offers scholarship and tuition assistance programs; and about a third of its students receive some kind of financial aid.
Each spring, incoming students and their families fill out applications and schedule interviews for admission the following fall.
"We don't do academic tests for entry," Holden explains, "because we feel there are too many different kinds of talents and we don't want to focus on a narrow range of abilities."
After completing the fifth grade, about half the students go on to Dunn Middle School, while others enroll in local public schools or are home-schooled.
Family School alumni consistently achieve remarkable success in their personal lives and in careers spanning the spectrum, from attorneys to doctors to organic farmers. "Generally, they're energetic, very positive people," says Holden, whose own three children attended the school in the 1980s, "and many have traveled the world more than the average. We get very positive feedback from the schools they go into, like West Point, Brown, Yale, Stanford and Berkeley."
Family School began 35 years ago, when a group of parents, including the beloved Lou and Helen Netzer, decided to found a cooperative school. They settled on the model provided by Pasadena-based Pacific Oaks Children's School, hired a teacher and founded their institution as a preschool. Later, they added kindergarten through fifth grade.
"It started off in the Los Olivos Grange," Holden laughs, "where they had to get the school out every morning and put it back in a cupboard every afternoon. It moved to a room at Midland School, which was sort of the same deal, and then we were offered a lease by Midland. We've been here ever since.
"The buildings were initially built by the parents," she adds. "Now we're official, we conform to code, but then it was essentially a bunch of amateurs who spent their weekends out here, brought picnic lunches, hammered their thumbs and got it done."
Today, parents still are encouraged to get involved with the school, whether helping with the annual auction, assisting in class, driving on field trips or dishing out hot lunches. Working together, parents, teachers and the children have created Family School, an independent school where the love of learning comes first.
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Gillett's killer back on the road, afraid of memories of crash
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Less than three weeks after her car mowed down the Australian women's cycling team, killing one of them, Stefanie Magner is back behind the wheel. But she is scared of flashbacks.
The 19-year-old, who could face manslaughter charges for the death of Amy Gillett, said the only thing she could remember of the crash in south-east Germany on July 18 was the blood. "I woke up in the street and there was blood everywhere. I thought it was dark but it was still light. I had blood all over me but I didn't feel any pain," she said from her home in Zeulenroda.
She decided to start driving again last week, practising in a car park. "I am not afraid to drive but I am afraid of the memories of the crash that may come back when I am driving," she said.
Her car veered off the road, then swerved violently back again into the path of the cyclists. She has passed a test and a prosecutor in the case said it appeared the inexperienced driver had simply made a mistake.
However, the mother of one of the five surviving cyclists is not so forgiving. Annette Yaxley said: "I just want to know what happened. Was she driving too fast? Was she talking on a mobile phone? Was she changing a CD?"
Two of Louise Yaxley's teammates, Katie Brown, 23, and Lorian Graham, 27, left hospital yesterday. They recalled seeing the car careering towards them, then waking up on the road in pain.
Brown's father, Rod, said they were upset to be leaving Yaxley and Alexis Rhodes, 20, who are being treated at the Jena University Clinic. "It was tearful and difficult because all the girls had just got back together again before they had to leave."
Yaxley, who turns 24 next week, recalls arriving in Germany but nothing after. She and Rhodes, 20, were released from intensive care on Tuesday and are expected to regain full physical health. Teammate Kate Nichols, 20, is back in Australia.
Ms Magner still feels pain in her shoulder but is otherwise healthy and sleeping soundly. Last week her sister drove her past the crash site, marked with crosses, flowers and a wreath made from a bicycle wheel.
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Wednesday, Aug. 24
Franklin area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce mixer, 6 p.m., 133 Holiday Court, Suite 104, Franklin. R.S.V.P. by calling 599-0045 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com [1].
Fourth Annual InfoSec Nashville Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Nashville Convention Center, 601 Commerce St. Keynote speakers include Amit Yoran, the former U.S. Department of Homeland Security cyber-security director, and John O'Leary, director of education for the Computer Security Institute. Contact: 743-3160 or www.technologycouncil.com [2].
Thursday, Aug. 25
Southern Area Business Council, Let's Do Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Smyrna Airport, 287 Dough Warpoole Road. The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce will serve as host. Members $10, guests $15. Contact: Shana Parrish at 743-3102 or firstname.lastname@example.com [3].
Public workshop on the baseball park and residential/retail development, 12:30-2:15 p.m., Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St. Sponsored by the Nashville Civic Design Center and Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse. Speakers will include Bill Struever and Priscilla Carroll of Struever Bros.; Alex Washburn of W Architecture; and Glenn Yaeger, general manager of the Nashville Sounds. Contact: K. Davis at 248-4280.
SCORE volunteer on duty, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., business reference area. Free, confidential small business consulting and mentoring. Contact: 862-5837.
Nashville Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m., Nashville City Club, 201 Fourth Ave. N., 20th floor. Arunima Orr, founder and director of Art & Soul, will speak on the topic of "Art & Soul: Discover Your Creative Power." Members $25, guests $30. Contact: email@example.com [4] or 664-6884.
American Women in Radio & Television Music City chapter's Signature Series luncheon, 11:15 a.m., Belmont Methodist Church Community Hall, 2007 Acklen Ave. Killen Music Group Entertainment President Buddy Killen will speak. Members $25. www.awrtmusiccity.org [5].
Friday, Aug. 26
Center for Nonprofit Management, Grant Writing Brown Bag Lunch: Management & Ethics, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 44 Vantage Way, Suite 230. Dr. Kenneth Oosting, president of Williamson Christian College, will speak. Free for CNM & AAGP members, $25 for guests. Contact: 259-0100
Center for Nonprofit Management, The Chief Executive's Role in Board Building: A Leadership Investment With a High Payoff, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 44 Vantage Way, Suite 230. Speaker: Jim Vaillancourt, senior consultant, CNM. Members $59, guests $85. Contact: 259-0100.
Monday, Aug. 29
The Career Transition Support Group, Setting Up a Job Search, 6:30 p.m., Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road. Contact: Matt LeBlanc, 477-5651.
Greater Nashville Association of Realtors orientation, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 4540 Trousdale Drive. Instructor: Jack Duffer, CRS, GRI, ITI. Lunch provided. Contact: www.gnar.org [6] or 254-7516.
Tuesday, Aug. 30
Strategic Business Network, Effective Networking: The Basics training seminar, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP, 2525 West End Ave., Suite 1500. $35 advance, $40 at the door. Lunch and drinks provided. www.strategicbusinessnetwork.com [7]
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development 52nd Annual Governor's Conference on Economic Development, Aug. 30-31, Nashville Convention Center, 601 Commerce St. On Aug. 30, the Governor's Three-Star reception honors communities with stellar programs to attract new jobs. On Aug. 31, work sessions include "Diversifying the Rural Economy" and "The Automotive Perspective." Also, Gov. Phil Bredesen speaks that evening. $175 in advance, $200 at door for the two-day event. Contact: 532-9831 or www.tnecd.gov [8].
Small Business Administration, Community Express Loan Workshop, 10:30 a.m., SBA Conference Center, 50 Vantage Way, Suite 201. Hosted by SCORE. Learn how to apply for an SBA Community Express Loan through Innovative Bank. To apply for a loan at the workshop, bring a photocopy of your driver's license or official ID, Social Security number, federal tax ID number and business checkbook. Contact: 736-5881.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
The Nashville Health Care Council will serve as host for Tommy G. Thompson, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, 2100 West End Ave. Contact: 743-3140.
Thursday, Sept. 1
Nashville Technology Council Tech Roundtable, 4-6 p.m., Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Ave. N. Ken Thoreson, president of Acumen Management Group, will speak on "Learning to Partner, Leveraging for Growth." Members $15, guests $25. Contact: 743-3151 or firstname.lastname@example.com [9].
Sunday, Sept. 4
The Nashville Black Business Expo, noon-8 p.m., Tennessee State University Gentry Center, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. For more information, to purchase an exhibitor booth, or to become a corporate sponsor, call 1-800-930-8867, ext. 701, or visit www.nbbe.net [10].
The Business Calendar is compiled by Matt LeBlanc of the Career Transition Support Group. To join his Tennessee Networking listserve, or to submit your organization's events, contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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U.S. State Department's Passport Intentions Revealed
Back on February 24, the Department of State quietly submitted a "60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-5513, Biographical Questionnaire for U.S. Passport, 1405-XXXX" notice into the Federal Registry to allow 60 days of public comment.
The State Department is proposing a new 'biographical questionnaire' to replace the traditional passport application. The new form would require providing answers to the following type of intrusive inquiries:
Rob a Bank for Health Care
The United States government has billions of dollars to fight unconstitutional undeclared wars of agression in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and now even Libya, and yet this elderly white man has to go to this extreme to get health care.
See also our post Should You Stay and Fight where we, unlike the mainstream media, bring to your attention Thomas James Ball, who commited suicide by self-immolation, protesting what he describes as the "second set of books" legal system.
Don't let things get to this point for you. Plan your escape from America while you still can.
Why I'm Leaving Vancouver, B.C.
"I am posting this (video) because the mainstream media will never tell you the truth. This is the reason I must leave my home forever. If you're smart, you will too."


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UPDATE 6:45 p.m. — Virginia Tech announced Monday evening that linebacker Tariq Edwards did, in fact, have a screw removed from his knee to alleviate pain caused by offseason shin surgery. He will miss a week of practice.
In addition, the official diagnosis on offensive lineman Nick Acree's knee injury is that he suffered a torn ACL, torn medial meniscus and a sprained MCL in the team's mini-scrimmage on Sunday. He will undergo surgery in the next two weeks and miss the entire 2012-13 season.
The news on left guard David Wang, however, is much better. His ankle sprain is not as bad as originally feared and he could be back to full health in time to participate in Virginia Tech's open scrimmage at Lane Stadium Saturday afternoon.
Virginia Tech wide receiver D.J. Coles stood without a knee brace during the team's annual media day Saturday, detailing the sort of pain he endured during Sugar Bowl practices as he played through a torn PCL last year.
He had suffered a partial tear as a sophomore and then re-injured himself during the Hokies' ACC championship game loss to Clemson. When the bowl game came around, though,"I just sucked it up and tried to go out there and help my team." He finished with two catches for 31 yards.
As for whether he'll be ready to play when Virginia Tech takes the field in three weeks against Georgia Tech, Coles offered a less definitive answer.
"If I'm still on the pace I'm at right now, I should be available," he said. "When the time gets here, we'll see what happens."
Unfortunately for the Hokies, that has emerged as a theme of sorts entering their second week of training camp.
After opening the preseason worried about the status of Coles and linebacker Tariq Edwards, the injury situation hasn't gotten any better for Virginia Tech. During Saturday's practice, the Hokies saw starting left guard David Wang (Stone Bridge) go down with a sprained left ankle.
Coming back from foot surgery, Wang was in a green jersey (no contact) when the Hokies held a closed mini-scrimmage Sunday. Redshirt sophomore Matt Arkema took first-team snaps in Wang's absence.
Even worse, Edwards's injury isn't getting better. Head athletic trainer Mike Goforth said Saturday that team surgeon Marc Siegel would be taking a look at Edwards's knee to determine if he needed a screw removed to help his recovery.
Edwards had a rod inserted into his leg in March after suffering a stress fracture in his shin last season, but Goforth said Saturday his recovery has "plateaued since we got out here" for training camp.
Though Edwards has not been ruled out of the Georgia Tech game, defensive coordinator Bud Foster is not counting on him playing. He has spent all of training camp using redshirt senior Bruce Taylor at Edwards's backer position, while redshirt junior Jack Tyler mans the middle linebacker spot.
But they aren't the only players hobbled by injury thus far. Offensive tackle Nick Acree suffered a knee injury during Sunday's scrimmage and will have an MRI exam taken Monday. In addition, defensive tackle Luther Maddy, running back Chris Mangus, defensive lineman Justin Taylor, place kicker Brooks Abbott, cornerback Donaldven Manning and offensive lineman Adam Taraschke were all in limited contact jerseys over the course of the weekend.
The team's official Twitter account said Sunday's daily injury report included 14 players with some kind of hamstring injury.
For Coles, a redshirt senior, the uncertainty has led to some nerves. He patiently waited his turn behind record-setting wide receivers Danny Coale and Jarrett Boykin, quietly putting up career numbers last year when he finished with 36 catches, 480 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Now, though, he's relegated to waiting some more as his knee returns to full health.
"I'm really anxious. This is what you come to college for – to start and make big plays," Coles said. "You've just got to look at the big outcome and take it one day at a time."


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A luxurious private oceanfront retreat in a medium rise, 4 story building consisting of 15 spacious condominiums with balcony or patio and 3 penthouses with a private and secured parking. The condominium has full ocean, beach and pool view.
The Strand is centrally located just at the edge the town center of Willemstad. You can reach the accommodations from the airport in 20 minutes. It takes you less then 10 minutes from the accommodation to the center of historical Unesco world heritage town of Willemstad where you can find world-class shopping and gourmet dining's. We are located in walking distance of international restaurants, bars and spa, wellness and gym facilities.
Spacious condominium with 1300 square feet of living space with a spacious outside dining area overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The condominium is fully air-conditioned and has three bedrooms (king, twins, bunks), three bathrooms, open kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, modern Caribbean styled furnishing and flat screen TV. We offer free high speed wireless internet and cable TV. The Strand has a large swimming pool and its own private sandy beach with palapa's and lounge chairs. Everything reserved for our guests only.
The condo was very clean and well maintained. The private beach and lagoon was great, never had to worry about getting a chair, no vendors or anyone bothering you.
The manager is very responsive and promptly answered any question or request. We rented a car and used it a lot. There are restaurants, grocery store etc fairly close but just a little too far away to walk and we were cautioned about walking home at night. We never felt unsafe but heeded the advice anyway. We would definitely go back to The Strand if we're in Curaçao again.
The unit we stayed at is on the 3rd floor, so there is a great view from the balcony. The Strand is a very good location, within walking distance to Punda. A car is necessary to explore the island.
The apartment we stayed in is perfect for families with young children. Ground floor, in front of pool area, wonderful long balcony with big table and chairs for lovely diners al fresco with an amazing ocean breeze.
A/C through out the apartment, nice Bosch appliances (there is a dishwasher) and updated bathrooms. The only complain was that there were no blackout curtains in the master bedroom, third bedroom and living room, only sheer curtains; apparently the owner was solving that issue. Also two burners (out of four), were not working in the stove (not really a problem for us), and you couldn't get crushed ice from the refrigerator, only in cubes (not a problem for us either).
It would be good to have a manual or an idea on how to use the ovens. We used them as regular convection ovens but apparently you could use one of them as a microwave. Also the dryer was not very efficient, although we emptied the water tank several times. Big issue is the internet. The wifi was very poor, but this is not a problem of this apartment, is a general issue for the island. So be advised that the wifi is limited.
The people in the building were wonderful. We met other families with children, mostly Dutch, they were so nice and welcoming.
The beach/ lagoon is really safe and perfect for a swim. There is not too much of a "shore" for the kids to play, and only a small area with shallow waters....then is pretty deep.
The apartment is well stocked with all the basics: utensils (yes there is a wine bottle opener), plates, cups, glassware, american coffee maker, Nespresso (without the capsules), pots and pans, towels, linens, and although they told me that there were no toiletries, we had soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The rest, you need to get at a local supermarket: from dish washer soap, to mineral water, salt, spices, or whatever you need to cook. There are no garbage bags, or sponges, or dishwasher machine soap. I suggest the owner to offer these in the apartment, since is really basic and necessary when renting.
I will definitely come back to this apartment. My kids loved it. We were close to the city center, and about 10mins to Saliñas (Albert Heijn supermarket).
Thank you Jolanda and Jill for everything,
Hope to come back soon!
Apartment is on the second floor and has a really great ocean view, nice balcony over a beautiful lagoon, that you can snorkel in.
Inside the apartment is spacious, modern and very clean. It is equipped with top notch all new Bosch appliances.
The beds are very comfortable. The place by itself is worth five stars, if not for a few issues below.
Our biggest complaint is WiFi quality.
It's so unreliable so it was probably down 25-30% of the time. It does not have a dedicated WiFi router in the apartment, but instead you have to rely on the common signal in the pool area. This signal only reaches the living room, master bedroom and the balcony, but the worst part that even there it hangs completely several times a day and stays like this sometimes for hours. This is 21st century and internet is as important as electricity today, so we think it is a very big deal when internet is so unreliable.
The other smaller complaints are the lack of many essentials like bottle opener (had to ask the neighbors), dish washing liquid, detergent, paper towels or such non-perishable items like salt. We had to go to the supermarket and buy absolutely everything in rather large packs and leave most of it behind as we could not use it all in one week.
Nevertheless we had a great time and enjoyed the place. We also took advantage of another resort next door (AVILA) that we were allowed to visit and eat in their restaurant, have cocktails on the beach and swim in their lagoons.
We arrived in Curaçao on Saturday, Jan 30, 2016 at noon. We were instructed to call a contact at The Strand upon our arrival. This was a bit complicated as none of us have International calling packages on our phones nor did we have a taxi driver or anyone to borrow a phone from. We would have preferred an email contact.
Once we worked thru that small problem we were met at our condo by a weekend manager and shown the ins and outs of our place. Fabulous location, walkable to most things, great swimmable lagoon, decent pool. Master bedroom was wonderful and had a walk- in closet! Only complaint was the bars for the upper level hangers were extremely high and unreachable, thus useless for us. Nice bathroom but again, the mirrors were too high to see into. This was remedied by the full length mirror in our closet.
The second bedroom was decent and also had an attached bathroom, third bedroom was more like a barracks with a bathroom that forced you to sit on the toilet to wash your hands. We didn't use it at all- oh so tiny!
Kitchen was great and well- stocked with dishes, pans, and silverware.
Loved the deck over-looking the water, spent a lot of time out there with our tea watching the coming and going of the ships.
We would stay here again, worked out well for 3 friends.
We rented 7/04/15 - 7/11/15 and had four adults in our group. The condo deserves 5 stars. It was bright, well laid out, in excellent condition and well equipped. The pool & lagoon are beautiful. The condo balcony was our favorite spot! Jo with Curacao Island Rentals she was extremely responsive and fabulous to deal with. They provided a local phone for our stay, which we didn't use much but it was certainly nice to have. Most correspondence was done by email and the Wifi made that easy. Some reviewers mentioned not having some essentials. We would have appreciated dishwasher soap, a mop (when you turn the A/C off during the day the floors instantly become wet), paper towels and extra batteries for the safe (used key). One kitchen towel for the entire week was interesting. However, all things that we made due with/without.
Our original intent was not to rent a car since our research revealed that we could walk to most everything. Willemstad & the grocery store are all in walking distance. We walked 2 blocks to dinner on Tuesday night. To our surprise we were escorted home by a security guard that told us that it wasn't safe to walk after dark since tourists are often robbed by locals that he referred to as 'bandits'. We asked another person about the area and they confirmed that it was not safe to walk after dark, which is 7 pm in Curacao! We regrouped the next day & rented a car, since staying at the condo every evening for the duration of the trip would have put a damper on our vacation. The parking lot at the Strand is gated with security guards on duty in the evening to early AM.
The island is diverse & colorful; one day we ended up driving through an abandon resort on the West end and the next we were having lunch at a luxury resort. The harbor was a great stop for coffee & breakfast. We snorkeled with Pelican Express, which was a great time. Mambo beach was a great destination for the day & also had a delicious dinner there on our last night. There is much to see on the island!
The amounts of trash scattered on the island and in close proximity to the condo was excessive. There are abandon properties close to the Strand that are littered with beer bottles, appliances and more. The city has posted information in Willemstad that they are working on cleaning up the area but based on what we saw, it will take some time.
It was an adventure & a great way to celebrate our 50th birthdays!
Very nice local and international restaurants in walking distance. Seaquarium Curacao nice for children.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Low Season
Feb 8 2018 - Apr 30 2018
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add C$8 per night, per additional guest
Low Season
May 1 2018 - Jun 30 2018
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add C$8 per night, per additional guest
Mid Season
Jul 1 2018 - Aug 31 2018
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add C$8 per night, per additional guest
Low Season
Sep 1 2018 - Oct 31 2018
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add C$8 per night, per additional guest
Mid Season
Nov 1 2018 - Dec 19 2018
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add C$16 per night, per additional guest
High Season
Dec 20 2018 - Jan 10 2019
10 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add C$20 per night, per additional guest
Mid Season
Jan 11 2019 - Apr 30 2019
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add C$20 per night, per additional guest
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Last night, Jordan spotted this flyer while he was out crashing Wallingford block parties:
(The goat was last seen on July 1, so let's hope the little guy found his way back home; but that explains why the lawns in lower Wallingford have been extra tidy lately.)
(This article originally appeared on Wallyhood, the Wallingford neighborhood blog. For more news and chatter about Wallingford, join us there.)
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On Saturday May 25, 2013, we are proud to join Movement Festival in Detroit for a weekend long celebration of electronic music including the Dubspot EDU Sessions with special guests Mike Huckaby (Tresor / S Y N T H / Deep Transportation), Thomas Faulds (Ableton), Justin James (m_nus), and Matt Cellitti (Dubspot).
Dubspot EDU Sessions @ Youthville, Detroit
The legendary Movement Electronic Music Festival is about to erupt in Detroit once again and Dubspot will be on-hand to deliver educational workshops, demonstrations, and performances during our visit to Motor City. There will be five free workshops available on Saturday May 25, 2013 at Youthville in Detroit taught by special guests Mike Huckaby (Tresor / S Y N T H / Deep Transportation), Thomas Faulds (Ableton), Justin James (m_nus), and Dubspot's own Matt Cellitti.
11-11:45am Ableton Push 101 & Demonstration // Thomas Faulds [Ableton] & Justin James [m-nus]
12:00-12:45pm Sound Design & Synthesis Techniques w/ Komplete 9 // Matt Cellitti
1:00-1:45pm Creative Production Strategies w/ Maschine // Mike Huckaby
2:00-2:45pm Audio To MIDI Conversion w/ Ableton Live 9 // Matt Cellitti
3:00-3:45pm House Music Production w/ Ableton Live 9 // Mike Huckaby
Dubspot @ Movement, Detroit
While you're at the Movement Festival at Hart Plaza, come check out our booth at the Movement technology area to see out some of the newest music technology, software, and hardware. Instructors and the admissions team will be available for Q&A sessions and support. Learn a bit about music production in between sets!
Over the past decade DEMF / Movement has become one of the United States' premier electronic music festivals, with each year's lineup hand-picked with the hardcore electronic music enthusiast in mind. And while the festival's roots lie in techno, the music policy at Movement continues to evolve and embrace artists who are pushing the boundaries of dance music in new directions. Each year aims to be better than the last, and Paxahau's 2013 Movement experience offers a huge lineup of talent including Masters at Work, Moodymann, Andy C, Mala, Richie Hawtin, Silent Servant, The Bug and many more. And while the lineup seems to be getting bigger each year, the real appeal of this event is the midwestern hospitality: everyone in the city seems to be celebrating at festival time, and last year the mayor of Detroit publicly announced the week of the festival as "Detroit Techno Week." A beautiful location at Hart Plaza and really reasonable prices for a weekend of top-notch entertainment keep bringing us back for Movement. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased at Movement's website.
YouthVille Detroit
Regardless of age, level of education, sophistication, whether from the city, suburb or farm, people are amazed when they first walk into YouthVille Detroit. In a few short years, it has become a landmark of hope and pride for the city of Detroit, the region and the state. It is a destination point for youth needing a safe and nurturing place to have fun, dream, learn, and participate.


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Letters to the editor
Flip Cirque to Coney
To The Editor:
Re "More than 1,000 pack pier to rally against Cirque plan" (news article, Feb. 1 7):
Cirque du Soleil is probably a great idea ... for helping to revive Coney Island as a year round entertainment destination. Maybe they could bring in the Nets Arena as well? That would ease the burdens on two beleagured New York City communities while assisting a third. Maybe they could be designed with stunning fritted glass, brises soleils or similar a la Jazz at Lincoln Center's Allen Room overlooking Columbus Circle & Central Park? After all, there's a world famous beach with an ocean and a great new subway terminal to take folks out there!
Bruce Rosen
Gov't parking
To The Editor:
I am one of the skeptics in "Some skeptical as mayor moves to limit permit parking" (news article, Jan. 11 17). How much impact would a 20 percent reduction have in Chinatown and Lower Manhattan when almost every windshield displays a government, union or illegal placard? I hope that this "reduction" includes the elimination of the N.Y.P.D.'s policy of rotating their commuter vehicles to different neighborhoods until the local residents squawk and then the vehicles are rotated en masse to another neighborhood until the heat is off.
What is being done to authenticate existing placards? How have so many illegal placards wound up as perks on the windshields of the rich, famous, powerful or connected? How many government issued permits were found in the $400,000 Dept. of Transportation study how many illegal ones? Wasn't this the stated purpose of the study? How can we tell if there is a 20 percent reduction when we don't know what the true numbers are?
Can the N.Y.P.D. be trusted to enforce the Bloomberg administration's often-abused permit parking rules if the N.Y.P.D. has itself been the worst offender for the past 20 years?
With the Civic Center readily accessible by almost every subway and most bus lines, frankly, there is no excuse for civil employees to drive their private vehicles to work Downtown. And for those N.Y.P.D. officers with legitimate city business at courthouses for a few hours and must drive, why can't they park at the former Municipal Parking Garage now under N.Y.P.D. jurisdiction?
Give city employees free parking privileges and they will drive their vehicles into the city. Cut them out and you may not need congestion pricing Downtown.
The city might consider some aspects of Ted Kheel's bold new plan as described in Charles Komanoff's article (Talking Point, Jan. 25 31, "How about free subways to go with that traffic pricing"). We ask that the plan include a call for the serious reduction, and ideally the elimination, of all government parking permits.
Jeanie Chin
To The Editor:
Before Mayor Bloomberg imposes his draconian plan to shove congestion pricing and bridge tolls down the throats of all people driving south of 86th St., he should look at his own administration and the thousands and thousands of city workers who inundate Manhattan with "official" parking plates and plaques who park with impunity throughout our neighborhoods.
These are city workers with city-owned vehicles who ignore alternate side regulations and create a sanitation hazard. Garbage gets piled up, traffic agents ignore the violations and neighborhood children are exposed to the vermin the pileup creates. It becomes hard to tell who are the real rats − the two-legged ones or the ones who spread disease.
They park where they want all day and sometimes piggy-back with other city worker friends who also have "official" plates. Where is the work being done by these workers in their city-owned (we bought) vehicles while the cars are sitting idle for 71/2-hour shifts?
This "perk" smells like the last vestige of Tammany and it is depriving law-abiding residents of their legal right to park in their own neighborhoods and abide by the street sweeping regulations.
These city workers are predatory. They circle blocks for hours and then park for days and move when their personal schedules call for them to move their city-owned (non-inspected) vehicles to their abodes in the outer boroughs. Is the city the biggest parking violator?
So, Mr. Bloomberg, get some onions and get rid of these perks for mid and lower-level "civil" service workers who arrogantly abuse the law, snub their noses at legal parkers and whistle away while they drive off to the suburbs when it behooves them to leave their desk-bound jobs.
Chris Oliver
Obama & Bush
To The Editor:
Re "Vote for Barack Obama Feb. 5" (editorial, Feb. 1 - 7):
The Democratic election has been filled with as many fireworks as one could imagine. It is not surprising that Downtown Express has endorsed Barack Obama for the New York State primary. He is captivating, very easy to listen to and the perfect human being. We have all fallen into his vision of "hope and change," but we fail to remember the last politician who placed everything on "hope and change," George W. Bush.
Downtown Express seems really displeased with Bush, but somehow picked a candidate who shares similar campaign traits. Bush ran on the platform that he was the instrument for change in 2000. Obama seems to think he is also the instrument for change. Bush appealed to voters with "faith" and "hope" in 2004. Again, in Obama, we have another inspirational speaker who overuses "hope," and has a whole section devoted to "faith" on his Web site.
My mother once commented on inspiration, and she pointed out that inspiration is for those with no motivation. Are Americans really not motivated enough to look more deeply into their candidates for president?
There seems to be a trend of candidates rising to the forefront by inspiring people. I personally would want a leader who knows how to solve America's problems, not necessarily one who speaks well, captivates audiences and inspires Americans to lead the "hope and change" campaign. But maybe it's just me.
Douglas Thomas
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Salman Khan had never inspired the friends of my age group. I have never seen any of his films and consequently I'm NOT entitled to make comment about his theatrics. His father wrote some nice films that had no intellect quotient but made a reconnect with the aspirations, confusion and vulnerabilities of struggling Indian.
In past, I read in news about his violent fracases with her different girlfriends which I'd consider as his private personal matters. However, being an animal lover, his killing spree of Black Deer shocked me.
That I was not shocked when I got to know about his drunk driving and the ultimate killing of Noor and bruising of other hapless creatures sleeping on pavement, that fateful night would sound offensive to my reader. Let me explain. I've a personal experience of driving on most of the finest as well the most congested, crowded and confusing highways and byways of Middle East, Far East and Europe.
In Makati, Manila my bodyguard had to get out of the car to make the passage through. And the navigation through the criminal lanes of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was the most dangerous errand that one could undertake. In the middle-east, you're always at the mercy of traffic police (Shurta). You can occasionally find yourselves behind the bar even if you have had never crossed the Isharah (Signal). Trust in God.
However, an early morning walk in Germany, enjoying the flower-decked windows and low hanging fruit from the wall and hedges trees, in a town abutting Munich, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw a behemoth of a lonely Earth Mover traveling with a speed that would not have been exceeding a few KM / hour. Coming near the pavement of my side, the hunky dory pleasant operator of Caterpillar accosted me with – "Hallo, Guten Morgen!" Hello Good Morning.
German was an unfriendly country for Great Britain and my parents were British subjects. They had no love lost for German language and they didn't provide me any favor to learn German language. Later on in life, to help me in such a piquant situation my German host has taught me to reply the same words and then enlighten the stranger with the revelation – "Es tut mir leid. Ich Kann kein Deutsh konnen. Sie sich in English zu sprechen." I'm sorry I can't speak German. Can you talk to me English."
Prompt came his reply – "Kein Problem." No problem. After a mile drive he parked his heavy machine where the work was in progress. I had almost reached there within fifteen minutes as I slogged on foot. He was happy to receive me there and gracefully offered a chair. We exchanged few smiles and he did offer me no BEER as work is worship for them. I asked him why he was proceeding so slow when there was no traffic and road was almost free of any incursion. He smiled and reciprocated – "There was no hurdle on the road, true, but there was the rule of law that calls me to follow a certain speed."
Oh yeh. Of course.
Often, in metropolitan cities of third world, poor people sleep at places that are inconvenient and risky for drivers and sleepers as well. Accident could happen even if the driver is free of alcohol. Road accidents do not always happen for your fault. However, in the worst of such situations, the driver should stay put and help the injured to carry him / her to hospital. Reporting to police should always be the first act after that.
Salman Khan failed to follow the simple procedure and he was drunk also. He behaved in a way the power-drunk normally do. With the clout of popularity and bags of money at his disposal, he tried to employ lawyers and compelled the poor man-Friday, his driver to accept the blame for his crime.
I'm not exploring here the legal labyrinths. The law of land caught him and punished him and sent him into the right place. That may be or may not be the end of story as there are stations of High Courts and Supreme Court along the way. Salman got what he deserved at least now. He did everything that a resourceful lawbreaker does when the long arms of law try to reach up to him.
Public loves dreams and dream merchants. So, most of the reactions are on predictable lines. We know that Salman belongs to Bollywood and there is nothing wrong if Bollywood supports him emotionally. It is a family matter. However, this demo of solidarity should follow certain standards of law and decency.
The knee-jerk reaction of a hitherto little known Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya didn't help the cause of Salman Khan. It was utterly objectionable and utmost reprehensible. In a tweet he said, "Kutta rd pe soyega kutte ki maut marega, roads garib ke baap ki nahi hai I ws homles an year nvr slept on rd."
Suicide is crime so is sleeping on footpath..80% homeles film ppl strugld achievd stardom but never slept on footpath @BeingSalmanKhan
— abhijeet (@abhijeetsinger) May 6, 2015
I'm not dismissing that the singer is an idiotic, insensitive and insolent parvenu or his reaction is a blathering of an anti-social vagabond. I feel such reaction could come only from a person suffering from 'Impulse Control Disorders.' These are a specific group of impulsive behaviours that have been accepted as psychiatric disorders under the DSM-TR.
An Impulse Control Disorder can be loosely defined as the failure to resist an impulsive act or behaviour that may be harmful to self or others. It is not a premeditated act, not considered in advance and one over which the individual has little or no control. The impulsive behaviours or actions do also refer to violent behavior, sexual behavior, gambling behaviour, fire starting, stealing, and self-abusive behaviors.
Singer Abhijeet needs an urgent holistic check-up before he is let loose and turns worst and becomes a mortal threat to civilized society. Let her ignore his spontaneous insane reactions on TV channels. He needs help.
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According to the singer, this year is all about continuing to do what she's been doing so well. "I just want to keep going," she tells The Insider. "I'm not as goal-obsessed as I am process-obsessed. I just want to keep writing music. I'm looking forward to putting out another album and going on tour."
Gaga says she wakes up inspired, a quality that will help bring out the star's best on her forthcoming album and 2012 tour. "I wake up in the morning with tears in my eyes and I write new songs," she adds. "I think about the future and the next record and how I can make the stage more beautiful."
It sounds like fans are in for a treat this year! Are you excited for a new Lady Gaga album? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.


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Connecting moms in Polk County, Fla.
Last Sunday I found myself at Carrabas in Winter Haven. I always love Carrabas and never pull past the creamy parmesan house salad when you have that, "Soup or salad?" choice thrown your way.
This time, I was daring! I chose soup!
One bite into their sausage and lentil soup and I was not only satisfied but inspired. I immediately knew I wanted to try this at home.
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I know it sounds so selfish and I don't mean to sound that way at all. I think I am a very humble and generous person but sometimes I just feel as if I cant ever get ahead with anything. Is it just me? Now I know there are so many worst off than me and my daughter and grandson and beleive me I am gratefull to have a place to live for now and groceries in the cabinet but I feel so helpless. Cant pay the rent lights and just basic bills to live every day. If…Continue
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It was a historic day in the annals of meteorology on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in the Middle East, where the temperature in Mitribah, Kuwait soared to an astonishing 54°C (129.2°F).
If verified, this would be Earth's hottest temperature ever reliably measured outside of Death Valley, California.
The temperature is likely to be verified, since Thursday's incredible heat also extended into Iraq, which set their all-time heat record: 128°F (53.4°C) at Basrah.
The world's all-time hottest temperature was recorded at 134 degrees in Death Valley in 1913.
Heat index readings in the Middle East also reached extreme levels Thursday and Friday, with some spots in Iran and the United Arab Emirates reaching a heat index of 140 degrees due to stifling levels of humidity.
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Eric O'Dell scored 3 goals and added an assist for the St.John's IceCaps over the weekend, as the IceCaps snapped their 7-game losing streak, winning 4-2 against the Toronto Marlies in AHL action Feb. 13.
Here are some Hockey Bay tidbits to hold you over until training camp opens…hopefully.
An NHL work stoppage is nearing reality as the September 15 deadline is fast approaching. A group of Lightning players continue to work towards the scheduled September 21 training camp opening, assembling most mornings at the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, Florida for informal practice. Martin St. Louis, Ryan Malone, Adam Hall, Eric Brewer, Marc-Andre Bergeron, BJ Crombeen, Sami Salo, Mathieu Garon, Dmitri Korobov and free agent Brett Clark are regulars at the morning skates.
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Alternatively is there another programme, possibly standalone rather than a toolbar within a browser, that can record streaming audio (from Spotify in this case)?
PS I have also tried playing a WMA file with Media player to see if that gets recognised but still flatlines. I suspect that Freecorder needs to have an audio signal from an internet source and possibly collects it upstream of the computer's sound producing circuitry but technically I don't really know how it all fits together. Don't want to start messing with interrupts etc cos I think computers don't work the way they did when I was proficient back in the 70s to 90s.
Edited to add: seem to have got it working - no real idea how but I think maybe need to open the wee Freecorder window before opening the streaming source.
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find the function f(x) the graph passes through (1,2) and whose tangent line at the point (x,F(x)) has a slope of 1/x3
Dear cole123,
Suppose (x,y) is any point on this curve. Then, since (1,2) is also on this curve, the tangent of the curve is,
You could simplify the expression as you wish(eg; take y=f(x) if you want) to get the equation of the curve.
Hope this will help you.
Hi cole123,
It's because, when we integrate, we must calculate the new power
before dividing by it.
and when we differentiate, we multiply by the original power
before reducing the power by 1.
Hi Sudharaka,
yes, with the curve, only the point of tangency is on the line
in that vicinity.


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by Douglas LaBier
Special to The Washington Post
December 25, 2007
The above link is to a shorter version of this article that I published on Christmas Day, 2007. I have since expanded and revised it, below:
You may not realize it, but a great number of people suffer from EDD. No, you're not reading a misprint of ADD or ED. The acronym stands for "Empathy Deficit Disorder."
Nor will you find it listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, even though that tome has been expanding as normal variations of mood and temperament have increasingly been defined as disorders. I'm hesitant to suggest adding another one. But this one's real.
Based on my 35 years of experience as a business psychologist, psychotherapist and researcher, I have come to believe that EDD is a pervasive but overlooked condition with profound consequences for the mental health of individuals and of our society.
People who suffer from EDD are unable to step outside themselves and tune in to what other people experience. especially those who feel, think and believe differently from yourself. That makes it a source of personal conflicts, of communication failure in intimate relationships, and of the adversarial attitudes — even hatred — among groups of people who differ in their beliefs, traditions or ways of life.
Take the man who reported to me that his wife was complaining that he didn't spend enough time with their children; that she had most of the burden despite having a career of her own. "Yeah, I see her point," he says in a neutral voice, "but I need time for my sports activities on the weekends. I'm not going to give that up. And at night I'm tired, I want to veg out." As we talked further, it became clear to me that he was unable to experience what his wife's world was like for her.
Or the computer executive who prided himself on having a stable family life, then casually told me that, even though he believed in the environmental threat of global warming, he couldn't care less. "I'll be long gone when New York is under water," he said. And when I asked him whether he cared about how it might affect his kids or grandkids, he replied with a grin: "Hey, that's their problem."
Or the woman who works in the financial industry who told me she's indifferent to how American Muslims might feel: "I think they're all terrorists," she said, "and would like to kill us all, anyway … "
These may sound like extreme examples, but I hear variations of those themes all the time. EDD keeps you locked inside a self-centered world, which breeds emotional isolation, disconnection and polarization. And that's highly dangerous in today's increasingly interconnected, global world. It plays out in ways both small and large: in troubled intimate relationships – when partners become locked into adversarial and oppositional positions; in warfare between groups with different beliefs – like the current polarization over political and social issues; and in current global threats – Sunnis and Shiites killing each other; Palestinians and Israelis locked into a death-grip with each other. Not to mention looming worldwide disasters — continued depletion of the resources and health of the only planet we have.
Empathy vs. Sympathy
Empathy differs from sympathy. Sympathy reflects understanding of another person's situation, but viewed through your own lens. That is, it's based on your version of what the other person is dealing with. ("Yeah, I can sympathize with your problem with your elderly mother, because I have my own problems with mine…"). That self-centered focus is similar to what some people think love is when they're really enthralled with their own feeling of being "in love," rather than in love with the reality of who their partner is.
In contrast, empathy is what you feel only when you can step outside of yourself and enter the internal world of the other person. Without abandoning or losing your own perspective, you experience the other's emotions, conflicts, or aspirations from within the vantage point of that person's world. That kind of connection builds healthy, mutual relationships – an essential part of mental health.
How Do We Develop EDD?
Most people learn that acquiring and achieving things are "normal" — even "healthy" – ways to live. EDD develops when people focus too much on acquiring power, status, money for themselves, at the expense of developing those healthy relationships. Nearly every day we hear or read about people who've been derailed by the pursuit of money, power and recognition and end up in rehab or behind bars.
But many of the people I see, whether therapy patients or career and business clients, struggle with their own versions of the same thing through too much emphasis on acquiring — both things and people. It promotes vanity and self-importance. They have become alienated from their own hearts and equate what they have with who they are.
That's a killer for empathy, because now you're prey to the delusion that you are completely independent and self-sufficient. You lose touch with the reality that all humans are interconnected and interdependent, all organs of the same body. Your sense of community — absolutely necessary for survival in today's world – fades away. So does your awareness that we have to sink or swim together, help each other, and sustain the planet we inhabit, or else we're all in deep trouble. The net result is lack of empathy for other human beings who are on the same boat you are. You don't recognize that we're all one, bound together. You only see yourself.
Sometimes, a person's sudden realization of interconnection jump-starts empathy. Then, people automatically respond from the heart. For example, the response of citizens to the Tsunami in South Asia, or to Hurricane Katrina. Or what I witnessed recently when some passers-by stopped to help the victims of an auto accident. When empathy is aroused, you let go of your usual attachment to yourself and you want to help, or connect in some way. I sometimes invite people to think of it this way: When you cut your finger, you don't say, "That's my finger's problem, not mine"; nor do you do a cost-benefit analysis before deciding whether to take action. You respond immediately because you feel the pain.
Empathy Is Hard-Wired
Overcoming EDD is easier than you may think. Recent scientific research shows that the capacity to feel what another person feels is "hard-wired" through what are called "mirror neurons." Functional magnetic resonance imagery (fMRI) show that regions of the brain involving both emotions and physical sensations light up in someone who observes or becomes aware of another person's pain or distress. Literally, you do feel another's pain or other emotions. Similar research shows that generosity and altruistic behavior light up pleasure centers of the brain usually associated with food or sex.
Just as you can develop EDD by too much self-absorption, you can also overcome EDD by retraining your brain. That is, research also shows that your brain is capable of being trained and physically modified through conscious practices. This is known as neuroplasticity. You can "grow" specific emotions and create new brain patterns that reinforce them. As you redirect and refocus your thoughts, feelings, and behavior in the direction you desire, the brain regions associated with them are reinforced. What's more, changing your brain activity reinforces the changes you're making in your thoughts and emotions. The result is a self-reinforcing loop between your conscious attitudes, your behavior and your brain activity.
This may sound like science fiction, yet such studies show that you can learn to "reprogram" your brain." In effect, what you think and feel is what you become. And it means you can learn to grow empathy and overcome EDD.
Practices For Building Empathy
Here are a few practices you can do to help overcome your "EDD in everyday life – whether with your intimate partner, friends, enemies, or strangers:
Empathy For Your Intimate Partner:
- Envision a characteristic or behavior of yours that you know your partner dislikes. Imagine shifting your consciousness into your partner's perspective and mentality, even though you may disagree with that perspective or are convinced it's "wrong."
- Immerse yourself in your partner's perceptions of you. Try to experience them fully. At the same time, hold on to your own views. Don't let either negate the other.
- Then, try to understand your partner's feelings or attitudes as a reflection of who he or she is, based on all the forces and influences and choices that have shaped him or her. Don't judge.
Empathy For Someone You Dislike:
It's especially challenging to generate empathy towards someone you flat-out dislike – maybe even hate. Or, with whom you've had big-time conflicts: perhaps an ex-spouse, or someone at work. But you can do it by extending the above practice.
- Tell yourself how or why that person might have developed negative attitudes or feelings about you. Imagine what the conflict feels like from within his or her perspective.
- Entertain the idea that you are only partially right; perhaps wrong altogether.
- Next, open yourself to seeing yourself through the eyes of that person. Just observe, without judging him or her, defending yourself, or agreeing with any of it.
Empathy For Strangers You Encounter:
It helps you expand your capacity for empathy by practicing it towards people you don't even know:
- Identify a situation or encounter with someone who's a stranger, especially one who may be very different from yourself. Try to put yourself within the consciousness of that stranger. The checkout person at the grocery store could be an example.
- Think of ways that he or she is probably like you — someone who desires love, who's probably experienced some kind of loss or disappointment along the way, or who has aspirations he or she hopes to fulfill.
- Focus on those commonalities that show you how this person is much like yourself, beneath surface differences.
Empathy For People From Foreign Cultures Or Whose Way Of Life Is Alien To Your Own:
- Establish a direct personal connection with someone through a charity that links you with a specific recipient of your contribution (e.g., www.alternativegifts.org; or www.greatgifts.org); or a microfinance organization that provides small business loans to specific individuals in developing countries who cannot otherwise qualify (e.g. www.kiva.org; www.microplace.com).
Empathy Fuels Your Mental Health
From empathy, tolerance grows. Tolerance of differences is an important part of the foundation for healthy emotional and mental attitudes and behavior. By focusing on developing empathy, you can deepen your understanding and acceptance of how and why people do what they do, and build respect for others.
This doesn't mean that you are whitewashing the differences you have with other people, or letting them walk over you. Rather, empathy gives you a stronger, wiser base for resolving conflicts when you have them. You're able to bridge differences more effectively and with less destructiveness. Overall, empathy makes you mindful of your commonality and connection with fellow humans — people who suffer and struggle with life in many of the same ways you do. It trumps self-centered, knee-jerk reactions to surface differences like religion, race, or ideology.
And that might put you in a frame of mind where you resonate with the title words of the Elvis Costello song, "What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding?"


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@-bat music: Arizona Diamondbacks08/05/2008 12:54 PM ET
By Doug Miller and Mike Ritter / MLB.com
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a young, exciting team -- one that surprised people by making it to the National League Championship Series last year and one that's in contention in the NL West this season. Their youthful swagger on the field is matched by an enthusiastic appreciation for all types of music, and those influences show up when it's time for the D-backs to stride to the plate.
The current Arizona walk-up music play list includes plenty of contemporary hip-hop, a couple of country tunes for some down-home hitters, some alt-pop and even a little metal for the masses.
MLB.com/Entertainment has been getting to the bottom of the Major League tradition of walk-up music all season long by going from clubhouse to clubhouse and soliciting cutting-edge commentary from the players, the organizational brass, and some of the best music critics in the business. Song choices change over the course of the 2008 campaign for various -- and often superstitious -- reasons, but rest assured that we're featuring the songs straight from the players' plate play lists at press time.
Here are the Snakes' songs:
Stephen Drew, SSSong: "Swing" by Trace Adkins
Drew: "At one point I didn't even come out to any music. For me, I don't really care about it. The other guys were saying they wanted me to have a song, so that's how it works for me. It's country and I like country music, so it's not too bad. I'm a low-key guy. I just go out and play every day and just have fun with the guys."
Critic commentary: "Adkins, a self-described 'free-thinking roughneck' who was once shot in the chest by an ex-wife, equates taking a swing to wooing a lady in a nightclub in this hilariously trite ditty. He belts out such gems as, 'Everybody strikes out nine times out of 10 / But you've gotta step up to the plate, because every now and then...' It's worked for Drew, though, as the young shortstop is hitting nearly 40 points higher this year than last." --Jim Welte, freelance music writer
Orlando Hudson, 2BSong: "Be Easy" by T.I.; "Down With the King" by Run DMC; "Tuck Ya Ice" by Trick Daddy; "I Run This" by Birdman
Hudson: "All those songs make you feel good. It gets your mind right. It kind of pumps you up. That's why we come out to those songs. It gets you going and makes you feel good when you're coming up to the plate."
Critic commentary: "TI claims to be 'outta your range' in 'Be Easy,' which just about sums up the lunging, Gold Glove-winning style of Arizona's 'O-Dawg,' who will make a play for a ball way out of most other second basemen's reaches. Apparently he's also reaching for legendary status, too. Why else would a relatively new-school kat like Hudson be down with Run-DMC?" --Scott Poulson-Bryant, Author, veteran music journalist and baseball nut
Conor Jackson, LFSong: "Say Yeah" by Wiz Khalifa
Jackson: "I just like the beat. There's no particular reason. I just heard it and liked it. It's got a little techno beat in it, too. That's how I roll."
Critic commentary: "Isn't this the dude who blew off a cycle earlier this season, ending up with two triples instead of the double he needed? Either he's not a glory hound or he just wants to win. Either way, he's got good taste to go with his good game: Wiz Khalifa's the bomb." --Scott Poulson-Bryant, Author, veteran music journalist and baseball nut
Chad Tracy, 1BSongs: "These Are My People" by Rodney Atkins
Tracy: "I like it. It's got a good chorus to it. It kind of plays along with, 'these are my fans.' I've been here five years now. The song goes, 'It's not always pretty, but it's real.' I guess you could read into it. It's not always pretty, but you get the job done and find a way to win. It just gives you a good feeling. It's one of those feel-good songs, for me at least."
Critic commentary: "'Ain't always pretty but it's real...' Or so goes the lyric in the country ditty that accompanies this North Carolina native to the plate. Appropriate, right? He doesn't have the prettiest game in the league -- too many strikeouts, and a bunch of errors a coupla seasons back -- but Tracy keeps the Diamondback fans happy." --Scott Poulson-Bryant, Author, veteran music journalist and baseball nut
Mark Reynolds, 3BSong: "Island in the Sun" by Weezer
Reynolds: "If you're not feeling good with one song, you switch it up to another, but honestly, I don't even hear it when I come up to the plate."
Critic commentary: "Possibly hoping to lull opposing pitchers into complacency, the hot-hitting Reynolds steps up to bat to the lilting pop of one of Weezer's most popular songs. It seems like more of an introspective pick than anything else, and clearly it gets Reynolds in the right frame of mind to swing away." --Jim Welte, freelance music writer
Justin Upton, RFSong: "The Hand Clap" by Hurricane Chris; "Dey Know" by Shawty Lo; "Get Like Me" by David Banner; "Make Way" by Birdman
Upton: "I like the songs. They make me feel good when I come up to the plate. I mean, I like listening to music and those are just some good songs. I always listen to rap on the way to the ballpark, but it depends. Sometimes I mix it up a little bit."
Critic commentary: "The light-hitting Upton, out since July 9 with a strained oblique, has subscribed to his teammate's strategy of making ears bleed at Chase Field. 'The Hand Clap' is the pick of this litter, as Hurricane Chris solicits applause and asks you to clap for him 'like it's some sort of disease.' Indeed." --Jim Welte, freelance music writer
Chris Young, CFSong: "Get Silly" by V.I.C.; "Umma Do Me" by Rocko; "A Millie" by Lil Wayne; "Life of the Party" by Snoop Dogg
Young: "It just makes you feel good when you come up to the plate. It's whatever floats your boat to get you in the flow. Obviously the game is going to give you a lot of it, but you like to feel good when you walk up to the plate. Everybody picks their style of music that they like to listen to when they're trying to have a good time. Tracy comes out to country and Stevie comes out to country, me and O come out to hip-hop and who knows what C.J. comes out to. It's different for everybody, but normally it's something that you listen to on a regular basis. It's going to be the same music that I listen to when I'm driving to the ballpark."
Critic commentary: "Unable to settle on one track to show off his atrocious taste in hip-hop, Young has opted for a quadruple dip. 'Life of the Party' wins out because it's the only one that doesn't induce some sort of uncontrollable, ear-splitting twitch." --Jim Welte, freelance music writer
Chris Snyder, CSong: "Bleed It Out" by Linkin Park
Snyder: "I like the song. It's a good song. There are a couple good parts in it. There's nothing sentimental about it. I just like the song. I'm a music fan. I don't really have a certain genre. I just like good music and that's a good song."
Critic commentary: "This dude must be extra tough, considering the horrific nature of his recent injury to an extra-sensitive area -- I didn't even know fractures there were possible -- that put him on the DL earlier this season. Or is it the thrashing metal-rap of Linkin Park that provides all the energy?" --Scott Poulson-Bryant, Author, veteran music journalist and baseball nut
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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