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Ashamed. Deeply ashamed. That's how as I as a journalist and former editor felt as I stood outside the Queen Elizabeth conference centre in London last Thursday where Lord Leveson had just delivered his findings into the scandalous behaviour of sections of the media.
Ashamed that so many totally innocent ordinary people such as the parents of Milly Dowler and Madeleine McCann had genuine cause for complaint. Ashamed that some of the people I've known in journalism were responsible for the distress still etched on the face of Kate McCann as she stood there on the steps of the conference centre.
As Lord Leveson said, never again should the McCanns and Dowlers of this world encounter such appalling intrusion at the hands of newspapers. As a result the battle lines are drawn today over the future of the media.
On one side are the victims and probably a narrow majority of MPs. On the other, the newspaper industry reeling from Leveson's conclusions yet comforted by the fact that David Cameron as Prime Minister is opposed to statutory interference.
The victims had two aims, both which were accepted by Leveson. The first was to wrest the regulation of newspapers out of the hands of proprietors and editors. As Leveson put it, to stop us journalists marking our own homework.
The second was to give politicians a statutory influence in the appointment and oversight of any new body overseeing the media. The arguments go on but the reality is that the victims are on the verge of victory. Their first objective has been virtually achieved because the newspaper industry is now running so scared of political interference that it will do almost anything to avoid it.
Never again will the industry have the control and direct voice which it had in the past. The horrendous behaviour exposed at the News of the World and among sections of the British tabloid press has seen to that and the media in general must now pay for those excesses. It is about to lose the rights and independence enjoyed to date.
The newspaper industry has really no alternative but to cave in to agreeing a totally independent regulatory body in which editors will have minimal or no say at all. Their role will be downgraded to offering advice, if asked for, in the adjudication of complaints but the days of having a direct say in decision-making are gone.
All this will cost newspapers much more than it did in the past both in terms of coughing up the funding for the new regulatory body and of course, in being subject to fines of up to a million pounds for serious transgression.
Every major newspaper company whether in Britain or Northern Ireland will be expected to pay a share dependent on circulation and profitability. And every newspaper will also know that if it offends the regulator seriously, the punishment will be proportionate to that same circulation and profitability.
The editors know that failure to satisfy Lord Leveson on his first demand of a totally independent regulator of the media will lead to far worse consequences. Failure would mean David Cameron could not win the propaganda war waged so vigorously over the weekend by the celebrity victims of phone hacking and unwarranted media intrusion. Cameron could not hold back the tide of Westminster in favour of statutory regulation of the media.
"You know there is not much sympathy for you journalists and editors amongst MPs," an Ulster voice at Westminster warned me on Friday. "After the expenses scandal many of them are just waiting to get you."
The newspaper industry has only its black sheep to blame for being asked to pay more and risk more at a time when the advertising revenues and sales figures are hit by the recession and the internet. No journalist or editor is above the law of the land. All are as subject to the rigorous scrutiny of the courts as anyone else. Had the proprietors of the papers involved in illegal phone hacking applied the existing code of practice to those employees in their charge, a public inquiry could have been avoided. Those who betrayed the ethics of journalism are pariahs whose sins have been visited unfairly on everyone in the media.
The Leveson inquiry spells the end of self-regulation. The victims of phone hacking may not admit it yet but they are on the point of achieving their first and most important objective. Irrespective of whether there is ever any statutory edict from Westminster, the media will mark its own homework no longer.


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by Mike Scott
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Modern dispatch centers by necessity are full of electronic appliances, all of which have to be interconnected and available to the dispatcher. As the quantity of information systems increases, dispatch workstation space has shrunk in order to keep all of it within easy reach.
It wasn't long ago that dispatch centers – and there are still some out there today – were designed in such a way that dispatchers faced ongoing repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome as they reached to access different hardware systems they needed to use.
But times have changed. Dispatchers want more space and less stress at their workstations. This includes emotional and physical stress that can adversely affect a person's health as a result of long hours spent sitting in one position.
For this reason maximizing the layout of communication centers and placing an emphasis on ergonomic consoles has become critical. The proliferation of DRT and flat screens help to provide this comfort and additional workspace that is required in today's dispatcher environment and console vendors offer a wide variety of ergonomically-friendly products to help ease stress.
"What we see is a need for our clients to have a console where everything is within an arm's reach," said Wright Line Director of Product Marketing Michael David. "It's not enough to just build attractive furniture and items, but it's important that everything is adaptable through standard components."
David, whose company is located in Worchester, Mass., said when Wright Line first meets with a client, they complete a comprehensive equipment survey. From that point, company technicians can customize a design that provides precise solutions based on client needs.
"It's critical to take an ergonomic approach as well and to understand the requirements of the personnel in a particular customer site," said David.
Of course the ability to have all console equipment within a dispatcher's reach, "depends on the length of his or her arm," according to Bob Vincent, vice president of sales for North Hollywood (CA)-based Moducom. Vincent said with dispatchers being given more responsibilities, there are often too many conversion systems within that arm's reach.
"You don't want to worry about your CPU and other equipment competing with other resources for space," said Vincent. "You only have so much room within a work environment."
Moducom offers an integrated software package called UltraCom 2000 that combines telephone, radio, and mapping data onto one or two screens, opening up more space. Vincent said this package was designed in response to the realization that dispatchers now must handle CAD, database, telephony, mapping, paging, and a myriad of other desktop responsibilities.
And customer needs will continue to evolve in the coming years, he added.
"We deal with issues every day regarding trends and aspects that will affect our clients' communication center," said Vincent. "Issues like GPS, mapping, interoperability, interagency, and networking aren't going away and the question is how can we as a vendor accommodate these foreseeable (technological) advances."
Vice President of Marketing and Product Management for Quebec-based CML Emergency Services John K. Thompson believes integrated workstations are one of the trends of the future that clients are most interested in. Under this system, many consoles applications will be removed and housed within existing applications.
Thompson said CML, a recognized innovator in 9-1-1 communications systems, is working on a conceptual integrated workstation that can allow clients to utilize dispatch data on anywhere from one to four monitors or screens based on their preferences. And these clients are playing a major role in determining how this system is developed.
"Our customers are interested and as a result we have engaged them into the process of fact finding and research," said Thompson. "It doesn't require customization on our end but we do think this concept will allow us to meet the needs of all clients looking for an integrated workstation."
Ergonomics is an issue because computer-related injuries cost American employers an average of $135 million every day in Worker's Compensation costs alone, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome comprises 13 percent of all workplace related injuries.
A console system's ergonomic features are increasingly important as public safety communications administrators seek to improve employee productivity and reduce sick days. Quality ergonomic products include standards for view distance, equipment placement within easy operator reach, keyboard height, knee-well clearance and more.
Evans Consoles Corporation in Calgary, Alberta, Canada specializes in ergonomic consoles and the company said specific features public safety dispatchers are looking for include task lighting to illuminate the work surface without creating glare on CRT or flat screen displays; personal environmental systems for individual control at each workstation; height adjustable work surfaces that reduce the incidence of repetitive task stress injuries in employees; and sit-to-stand height adjustment features ensure operator comfort in 24/7 environments.
In essence, a well-constructed ergonomic console should optimize the human machine interface of a control system and provide users with the highest level of equipment placement flexibility in multi-headed display environments. This link between operators and the control system hardware will enhance work performance.
Although CML is not in the furniture business, Thompson said ergonomic features can include diminishing ambient overhead lights and other features that reduce all types of physical and emotional stress.
"Proprietary hardware can be integrated into the call center and what we need to help provide is a system that interfaces in a seamless way," he said.
Thompson predicts that in five years, consoles as we know them may not exist within the industry and that within 10 years, voice recognition will be a common technology utilized in communication centers.
Rani Lueder, author of the 1998 book, The Hidden Injuries, said chronic symptoms among computer users are at an all-time high. Almost half of employees at most computer-based workplaces he has visited in recent years experience chronic symptoms often involving multiple body parts.
"Ergonomic problems are particularly protracted with smaller [organizations] that typically can lack the infrastructure and resources to monitor or accommodate employees," said Lueder in his book. "My research suggests that when you increase time at the computer from two hours to four hours a work day, you approximately double the pain rate. When you increase time yet again from four hours to six hours a day at the computer, you once more almost double the collective pain rate."
So how does this effect the dispatch environment? Lueder readily acknowledges that public safety dispatchers are at a high risk for injuries if ergonomically friendly console solutions aren't provided.
When it's your job to sit in one location handling many responsibilities for hours at a time, communications center administrators should make the financial commitment to meet the ergonomic needs of their employees, Lueder said.
"Have someone do your research and find out whose products make the most sense for your environment," he said.
Outside of more space and more attention to ergonomics, there are more trends in the console industry. David said one is that communication center employees appreciate the psychological need to feel better about the work environment but providing a non-hazardous atmosphere. In the near future, David sees further trends emerging as customer needs.
"I think there will be more demand for portability along with a need to provide large standardized displays," said David, citing LCDs with graphics and plasma screen televisions as examples. "These pieces of equipment need to be displayed and mounted in ways convenient to our customers within a dispatch center."
In the coming years, networking and Voice-over IP will continue to evolve. There is a growing desire to handle telephone calls over the Internet, which will result in other industry changes, according to Vincent. "There's a push to go that route because of the convenience, but the government and the FCC has to become involved first," he said.
The radio dispatch console is the central integrating element of a communication and control system. By consolidating the control of multiple resources, a single operator or a number of operators working in parallel can efficiently manage a complex combination of communication assets in an efficient and effective way.
David said consoles should be organized efficiently. For example they should integrate with multiple processors, CRTs, flat screen displays, keyboards, and other specialized equipment preventing accidental disconnections and hardware tampering.
As for the ergonomic landscape, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and some states have regulations that set out the obligations of employers to prevent injuries caused by repetitive motion, lighting, seating, or other ergonomic causes. For the past four years the agency has attempted to finalize new regulations that would strike a balance between business and workers – but without success.
New regulations have been proposed under both President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush. Since December 2002, OSHA regulations have been in place as "guidelines," without any enforcement provisions.
Thompson said it is the responsibility of vendors like CML to work together to provide efficient and high-quality solutions. He plans to work with furniture, software and console vendors to help meet these needs – such as joining national or international councils or organizations as a method of information sharing.
"Our goal is to build technologies that allow dispatchers and our clients not to be distracted while they are at work," said Thompson. "As we move forward, first responders will become more responsible for interacting with the public and governmental agencies so their responsibilities will only increase."
At the end of the day, an efficient and high-quality console system that takes ergonomic needs into account can be a valuable investment in a communications center. Most importantly, these systems are better equipped to handle the rigors of 24/7 operations for years to come – while protecting your dispatchers who are charged with servicing the public.
Mike Scott writes for several national and regional publications. He previously worked in the public safety software industry.
The Importance of Ergonomics
Ergonomics is a buzzword not just in public safety but also in the business world in general as employers attempt to reduce the number of staff sick and personal days taken. There is no way to absolutely prevent musculoskeletal products from occurring, but here are some steps to help reduce the risk:
· Adjust your workstation and your position every few minutes
· Bring in an expert on workplace exercises for arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, shoulders, etc. (local health care organizations likely can
send in a speaker)
· Improve lighting in a communications center
· Improve your posture
· More frequent but shorter breaks should be encouraged
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17 July 2014 – The Caterham F1 Team has announced a number of redundancies as part of a 'restructuring' made by the new owners.
The Leafield-based team was sold to a 'consortium of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors' earlier this month ahead of the British Grand Prix with Christijan Albers installed to take over the day-to-day running, while former F1 Team Principal Colin Kolles was brought in as an advisor.
Kolles warned recently there would be changes to ensure the team survived and now the first steps have been made to cut costs.
The news comes following unconfirmed reports on Thursday that around 30-50 people had been laid off, including, according to BBC Sport, Deputy Technical Director Jody Eggington and Head of Track Operations Gerry Hughes. The team had employed around 350 people.
"Following the first steps of restructuring, Caterham F1 Team has confirmed today that a number of new appointments have been made," read the statement to the media.
"Christijan Albers is now Team Principal, supported by Manfredi Ravetto, General Manager and Deputy Team Principal.
"Simon Shinkins has also joined the team as COO, as well as Miodrag Kotur who is now Team Manager. Michael Willmer is the team's new Director of Legal Affairs and Gianluca Pisanello is promoted to Head of Trackside Engineering.
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A drive that would put more condoms in South Africa's classrooms has critics warning it will only stimulate sexual activity, a charge the country's health minister tells AFP is unfounded.
The great roll-out has begun.
After much planning, South Africa's government has launched a wide-ranging programme to give children from preschool through preuniversity a better chance of staying healthy as they begin to engage in sex.
Few would argue it is unwarranted.
The country, with a population of around 50 million, recorded some 94 000 unplanned teen pregnancies in schools last year, of which 77 000 ended in abortions. In addition, one in every 11 people is infected with HIV.
The programme includes childhood immunisations and teaching about safe sex. But it is the handing out of condoms that has grabbed attention and sparked fury, with sceptics uncomfortable that it may lure children into early sex.
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Sensors 2013, 13(3), 3232-3241; doi:10.3390/s130303232
Design Optimization of Structural Parameters for Highly Sensitive Photonic Crystal Label-Free Biosensors
School of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 156-756, Korea
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Received: 11 January 2013 / Revised: 11 February 2013 / Accepted: 1 March 2013 / Published: 7 March 2013
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AbstractThe effects of structural design parameters on the performance of nano-replicated photonic crystal (PC) label-free biosensors were examined by the analysis of simulated reflection spectra of PC structures. The grating pitch, duty, scaled grating height and scaled TiO2 layer thickness were selected as the design factors to optimize the PC structure. The peak wavelength value (PWV), full width at half maximum of the peak, figure of merit for the bulk and surface sensitivities, and surface/bulk sensitivity ratio were also selected as the responses to optimize the PC label-free biosensor performance. A parametric study showed that the grating pitch was the dominant factor for PWV, and that it had low interaction effects with other scaled design factors. Therefore, we can isolate the effect of grating pitch using scaled design factors. For the design of PC-label free biosensor, one should consider that: (1) the PWV can be measured by the reflection peak measurement instruments, (2) the grating pitch and duty can be manufactured using conventional lithography systems, and (3) the optimum design is less sensitive to the grating height and TiO2 layer thickness variations in the fabrication process. In this paper, we suggested a design guide for highly sensitive PC biosensor in which one select the grating pitch and duty based on the limitations of the lithography and measurement system, and conduct a multi objective optimization of the grating height and TiO2 layer thickness for maximizing performance and minimizing the influence of parameter variation. Through multi-objective optimization of a PC structure with a fixed grating height of 550 nm and a duty of 50%, we obtained a surface FOM of 66.18 RIU−1 and an S/B ratio of 34.8%, with a grating height of 117 nm and TiO2 height of 210 nm. View Full-Text
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- The time provided for written test will be 1 hour.
- The questions will be based on the subjects like Hindi Knowledge and Written qualifications, General Reasoning and General knowledge.
- The questions asked from each section are mentioned below:
|Hindi Knowledge and Written qualifications
|General Reasoning
|General knowledge
UP Jal Nigam Syllabus for Clerk subject wise
UP JAL NIGAM EXAM SYLLABUS FOR HINDI KNOWLEDGE AND WRITTEN QUALIFICATIONS: In this section the questions will be formed to test the knowledge of Hindi language amongst the candidates and their capability to understand and write it properly.
- विलोम
- तत्सम एवं तद्भव.
- लोकोक्तियां एवं मुहावरे.
- अलंकार
- अनेकार्थी शब्द
- वाक्यसंशोधन- लिंग, वचन, कारक, काल, वर्तनी, त्रुटि से संबंधित
- रस
- पर्यायवाची
- समास
- वाक्याशों के लिये एक शब्द निर्माण.
- संधियां.
UP JAL NIGAM EXAM SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL REASONING: The main aim of this exam is to test the ability of the candidate to understand any new situation, to analyse its various elements and to identify the logic behind it. In this section questions will be such that will be based on logic and reasoning which will test the general ability of the candidate. The topics to be covered under this section are:
- Logical Deduction.
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Matching Definitions.
- Logical Problems
- Number Series.
- Analogies.
- Statement and Conclusion.
- Making Judgments.
- Cause and Effect.
- Matching Definitions.
- Verbal Classification.
- Artificial Language.
- Verbal Reasoning.
- Essential Part
- Theme Detection.
- Statement and Argument
UP JAL NIGAM EXAM SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: This section will involve questions from various topics related to the Geography of India and History of Indian Culture, Current affairs and news from all around the world. The questions can also be asked from Current Events and events that happen and are experienced in daily life.
- Constitution of India.
- International issues.
- Political Science
- National and international current affairs.
- Economic problems in India.
- Scientific observations.
- About India and it's neighboring countries.
- New inventions.
- History of India.
- Geography of India
- Indian Culture.
- Countries and capitals.
- Indian Culture.
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Administrative positions in colleges and universities are an example of leadership posts traditionally viewed as "men's jobs."
From the president to the provost, men have typically held these jobs, but recently there has been an increase in the number of women presidents of colleges and universities.
According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, 25 percent of private four-year university presidents are women.
The number is only slightly higher for women presidents of two-year public or private universities at 30 percent, and is slightly lower, at 23 percent, for public universities.
Ohio Wesleyan has never had a female president, and the officers to the president have ordinarily, though not exclusively, been men.
However, this past summer, the president added two women on to his staff — Vice President for University Enrollment Rebecca Eckstein and Vice President for University Relations Colleen Garland. Both positions have a significant impact on the university.
Both women have brought their own insight to Ohio Wesleyan, said President Rock Jones.
"… Each brings extraordinary experience, talent and expertise to their work as officers …. Like each of the officers, they bring unique perspectives that enhance our work on behalf of the university," he said.
Jones said while Eckstein and Garland were hired for knowledge of their respective fields, the fact that they are women was a value-added.
"While each was hired because of her experience and fit for the needs of OWU today, it was an extra benefit that we were able to bring two women to the officers' table," Jones said. "Their perspectives as professional women enrich our work considerably."
In the summer of 2000, 11 of the 61 schools in the Association of American Universities, of which Ohio Wesleyan is not a part, had women in chief academic positions, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The publication also reported that attention should be paid to women's leadership issues in higher education: "These women run the day-to-day operations of some of the most prestigious, complex universities in the country. They oversee budgets, decide which programs will grow or shrink, sign off on faculty hires, advise trustees, and, increasingly, raise big bucks."
Such is the case for Colleen Garland. She is responsible for, among other things, overseeing alumni relations.
While Garland said she had never aspired to be a vice president, her drive to want to learn and grow has helped her to move forward.
"I like to be challenged, and to continuously learn and improve, and those qualities often lead to more responsibility and promotions," she said.
Being a woman has also helped in her particular field, Garland said.
"I also believe women can be very effective in development and alumni relations as we tend to be good listeners, and we like to unite people around a cause or idea," she said.
Dean of Students Kimberlie Goldsberry said she feels the number of women in positions of power obviously varies from university to university based on "the history, climate and mission of the university."
And she argues that the more important factor is how power is defined. "I don't like the word, 'power,' because of the baggage. We are in positions of influence," she sad.
Goldsberry has had experiences at other universities where it was thought to be harder to move up into positions of power as a woman. But at Ohio Wesleyan she feels that is not the case.
"I have worked at institutions where it has been perceived to be hard to get a position as a woman," she said.
"At OWU, it's my understanding that it has had a rich history of having women in positions of power. You
wouldn't see it being slanted one way or another."
Both Garland and Eckstein echo Goldsberry who said at times she was challenged in a position simply because she was a woman.
"Several of my previous employers held biases toward women in higher level supervisory positions," Eckstein said. "It was truly unfortunate and prompted me to seek positions elsewhere."
While Goldsberry has not experienced this discrimination at OWU, she does feel there is a reason women are underrepresented in top leadership positions in higher education.
"In looking at career paths for women, they have more twists and turns than a man's (path). That may be changing, but, as a whole, women tend to have a less traditional career path than their male counter parts," she said.
Eckstein feels similarly to Goldsberry about women's different career paths.
"I really feel like during the childbearing years, many women are torn between decisions of work and family and certainly not able to continue their education to progress to the level that they desire," Eckstein said.
"After their children are somewhat self-sufficient, often women feel like it is too late or too much time has elapsed to continue their education to progress to that higher level."
Women may not be the majority in traditional roles of power at colleges and universities, but the number is growing, creating more role models.
The more women that are in top positions, the less assumptions are made about who can is capable of doing a certain job, experts argue.
While 25 percent of women presidents may seem to be a small number, it is a number that has certainly increased over the years.
According to the website Inside Higher Ed, of the 2,148 higher education institutions in the U.S., 494 had female presidents as of 2011.
Goldsberry feels there are changes coming that may make this number higher.
"I certainly think there are some initiations where (women being unrepresented) is the case, but I think you're seeing dramatic changes in that," she said. "I have had folks share with me that the opportunities are going to be there in the future. There are a lot more women coming up through the ranks that are going to elevate to that role (of president) if they so choose to."


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The front panel sports buttons for call pick-up and clear, a five way button pad, two action buttons for mail and Internet and a pair of soft-key buttons under the screen. On the side are buttons for Camera, Record, Speak, Volume and Power on top. On the bottom there is a mini-USB socket, a 2.5mm headset and battery cover release. On the back is the camera lens with flash and a useful rubber foot that prevents the lens and back from being scratched when the unit is placed on a flat surface. The back foot isn't flat though so you can't place the unit on a table and type on the keyboard.
The front of the K-JAM also includes speaker and microphone, the speaker housing two LED's that indicate Bluetooth radio function, GPRS and charging.
The party trick for the K-JAM is the sliding shell; the screen slides right to reveal a very spacious 37 key keyboard. The keys on the keyboard are silver with a black background, this contrasts with the QTEK 9100 version that features a dark grey background, the result is better contrast. The keys are relatively flat, that's a feature of having a sliding keyboard, make the keys too domed and the overall width of the unit will be increased. As they are, the keys are a good compromise, your thumbs fall naturally to the center of the keyboard though the width of the keyboard does mean quite a stretch left to right, but not too bad. The backlight of the keyboard is blue, the lighting is not very even but better than nothing. The backlighting can be controlled, switched between always on when a button is pressed, or only on when in low light. The keyboard includes all the characters you would expect including dedicated keys for the windows start menu and OK button plus cursor direction keys. On top of the keyboard layout there are two additional soft-key buttons that operate the menu on screen. In operation one notable issue is that the screen is slightly offset from the keyboard, not a big thing just a little distracting. Another neat trick with the sliding keyboard is that the screen switches to landscape mode as the keyboard is opened, nice. The cost of the keyboard to the overall ergonomics is only slight; the width of the unit has increased a little as has the overall weight.
The K-JAM features a 320 x 240 resolution display, the screen is bright and clear and at only 2.8" diameter the pixel density is very high, so high that clear-type does not make a great deal of difference. One interesting thing to note is that the QTEK 9100 offers clear-type but the K-JAM has the clear-type function disabled, it's visible on the screen setting but is grayed out, perhaps a feature we'll have in a later ROM release. We compared the screen of the K-JAM to the QTEK, some observers have noted a difference in quality, we were unable to tell any difference in low light, high light, inside and outside, I suspect that the origins of both being the HTC Wizard that they are in fact identical.
One last improvement that appears in the K-JAM is the battery compartment, the previous model was a little flimsy but the new model incorporates a recessed 1250 mAh battery which is solid.
Phone Features and Reception
In line with other models from i-mate, the K-JAM has been given Quad-band GSM radio with EDGE support. The previous model featured Bluetooth technology for communication but now we have 802.11b Wi-Fi as well. To manage this plethora of radio choices i-mate have included a simple control panel with basic buttons to turn on and off each function, very useful.
Browsing the Internet on the K-JAM is a pleasant experience, the size and resolution of the screen and the performance of the radio in both Wi-Fi and EDGE worked well.
The EDGE data feature gives a steady 100+ Kbps data transfer on the T-Mobile network that I'm testing on so that's GSM "2.5G" working well.
The Wifi solution is intended to permit dynamic switching for data between Wi-Fi, EDGE and regular GPRS as conditions change. T-Mobile Hotspot, Panera free Wi-Fi, Home. The integrated 'Comm Manger' software allows switch on and off of the various radios and can call for an 'Active Sync' from the same app; useful if you're hitting a Wi-Fi hotspot and want to activate Wi-Fi, sync and go. The communications manager has a dedicated function key so that the software can be activated quickly. Typically web browsing is best when using the Wi-Fi connection, the EDGE connection is good but noticeably slower however, coverage is of course far greater than Wi-Fi.
The quality of phone calls is very good; the audio electronics have clearly been optimized. The volume from the internal speaker is modest, not loud. The performance of the speaker phone is commendable.
Placing calls is quick; press the green call button to activate the phone app, type in the number of use T9 dialing to pick an entry from the phone book. For those who've not used T9 dialing; it is the fastest way to find an entry in the contacts and it scales well, I can easily find a contact in 1000 contacts hitting three letters; for example to find the number for the Office; you'd press the buttons 633 - look at your keypad to see why! You might also get a partial match on 'Neelam Indian Restaurant" because the letters match but you simply hit the entry your looking for. In fact, in the Office example the 6 alone is enough to see 'Office' second in the list.
When paired with a Bluetooth headset the performance of the phone is very good, great clarity and good volume. One of the most interesting ways to use this phone is with the Bluetooth headset, that way you can maintain a call and take notes using the built-in notes application launched from the menu whilst the call is in progress. If you do this religiously, you'll never need a pen and paper to take notes again and you'll always have records of each conversation that you had.


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By definition, a puzzle is a problem that tests the ingenuity of the solver. We've got jigsaw puzzles, hidden picture puzzles, match-three puzzles and more.
Kids of all ages can get a mental workout and you may find yourself picking up these fun apps after they've gone to bed.
Like Rubik's cube, only easier.
Geography for the short set.
A wacky, time-traveling adventure.
Ah, summer. The beach, the mountains, the lake, the… long hours in a car or airplane with impatient children. If you'll be flying or road tripping this summer, download a few new iPhone and iPad apps to help the miles go by a lot quicker.
1. Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery: Episode 1
Ages: 6 and up | $0.99
Jacob Jones is off to summer camp, where everything isn't exactly as it seems. Along with his hairy new sidekick, he has to figure out what is going on at Camp Eaglefeather by solving a series of narrative-style puzzles that are just right for young kids.
2. State Plate Bingo!
Ages: 4 and up | $0.99
This app really won't keep kids occupied for hours, but it's fun as an ongoing quest on road trips. Can you find all 50 states in a single journey? There's only one way to find out. The iPhone version works on an iPad, but isn't optimized for it.
3. Sago Mini Sound Box
Ages: 2 and up | free
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (and maybe even some older kids) will love this cute, simple music discovery app. Kids choose an "instrument" (though it could be a puppy barking or a noisy barn). They tap the screen to add the sounds, then grab, fling, bounce and play with them.
4. Road Trip Bingo
Ages: 4 and up | $0.99/1.99
Got exactly two kids? Download the only travel-themed bingo app that lets both of them compete head to head. Your kids can scour the landscape for everything from road signs and blue cars to snow-topped mountains and dogs.
5. StoryLines
Ages: 8 and up | free
Got three or more kids? Check out this hilarious app that's a lot like the telephone game we all played when we were younger! Player one types a well known phrase, such as "The early bird gets the worm." Player two illustrates the phrase with a fingertip drawing. Player three captions Player two's drawing without seeing the original phrase. And so on.
Don't think it's only for travel either. My kids beg me to play every night. Can't think of a good phrase? The developers have thought of that — just tap the suggestions button.
Toca Doctor HD is more of a puzzle app than a medical reference, though the patient is (mostly) anatomically correct.
Kids will straighten out the circulatory system, knock out germs, give shots, remove splinters, and feed the patient healthy foods as they navigate the mini-games in the different parts of the body.
Why we like it:
As usual, this Toca app is intuitive, positive, and really easy on the eyes. There are funny touches too (such as the sound effect when you remove the toy car from the large intestine, ahem). This is a very polished and fun game.
Watch out for:
Somewhat limited replay value. With just 21 mini medical challenges to solve, this app will probably bore older children pretty quickly. Its sweet spot is probably the 2-4 set.
Our only other quibble is that kids cure the runny nose by stuffing it with tissues (or maybe cotton balls). Probably not a good precedent to set if you want to avoid visiting the real doctor.
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Doodle Fit is a polished puzzle app that challenges kids to fit a set of colored blocks into a given shape. It gets harder s-l-o-w-l-y, which is good for kids. We dig the cheerful soundtrack too!
Why we like it:
Many puzzle apps count how many turns it takes you to solve a level, but not this one. Kids can just keep experimenting and rearranging until they nail it.
One very nice feature of this app takes some getting used to. When you "grab" a piece, it sort of zips away from your finger and hovers about half an inch from your fingertip. This is so you can see what you're doing puzzle-wise.
One of my favorite Android apps so far!
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We now have a wiki for UAWG. http://www.w3.org/WAI/UA/work/wiki/ All group members can use it with the W3C login - the same one you use for surveys. It is publicly readable, but requires a login to edit. If you need assistance with the login, please let me know. Greg, you will be happy to know (I hope) that it is MediaWiki - the wiki developed and used by Wikipedia. I found it easy to use. YMMV. Please let me know if there are any accessibility or other problems using it. In preparation for the meeting today, I moved Simon's proposal on 2.7 into the wiki so we can edit it during the meeting. http://www.w3.org/WAI/UA/work/wiki/Guideline_2.7 I encourage everyone working on different proposals to use it. I hope it will make it easier to update the official document. jeanneReceived on Thursday, 7 April 2011 15:17:27 UTC
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Want to learn how to transform your dog's behavior? Click here to find out how.
Last week I met with a new 'client' here in Costa Rica. (I say 'client' in quotations because I'm not really getting paid. We're doing some trade work) You can read the first part of the case study here- How to fix an aggressive dog, case study.
Initially I told you that I was working with a few dogs there. Primarily, we were working with Cleo, a Pit Bull mix, who was aggressive towards other dogs. We were also working with Canela, a friendly little mixed breed who had obedience and manners issues.
It's only been a week and a half but we've already seen some nice things, and also some new challenges, pop up. Here is where we are:
Canela- Canela is about nine months old and is a sweetheart. Here are the key points on her progress and notes on what needs to happen at this stage:
- Leash walking. We worked on my 'Crazy man method' and she's doing great. She was a bad leash-puller but is now walking like a champ. Truthfully, this is normally the easiest thing to fix. So, while I'm thrilled with her progress I'm not patting myself on the back too hard.
- Sitting, Lying Down, and Staying. She's actually doing really well with this as well. Her owner will ask her to stay while she goes and grabs something or goes to get something and she does just great. We are using this method to teach her to stay.
- Today we started working on teaching her to come when called. This is a big deal as they live on an acre and most of it isn't fenced. The owner was doing the thing that most people do wrong. That is to say:
- She was calling the dog with no way of 'backing it up'. Most people attempt to train their dogs verbally by telling them to come. Dogs don't learn well verbally. If the dog didn't come she had no way of seeing it through.
- She was angrily calling the dog. Many people get tired of their dogs not coming when called so they call them in an angry tone. If your dog didn't want to come before, it sure as heck doesn't want to come now.
- So we've started working on what I call a 'casual recall' and what I call a 'formal recall'. We're using some simple methods for these exercises: Train your dog to come when called, Come when called
- Overall, Canela is doing really well. I'm surprised the the owner has had enough time to work with her as it's only been a bit over a week and her Pet Hotel is getting busier with Christmas closing in. I don't think we'll have any problems in getting her obedience to continue improving.
Cleo- Cleo is the Pit Bull mix. She is about four years old and is incredibly dominant. Here are the key points and notes for how she is doing and what she'll need to work on to become trained.
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- This dog is incredibly dominant and doesn't like to be told what to do. She tried biting me once during the first session and she even tried a little growl at her owner today. Mind you, these were situations where we were simply shifting her a bit and she didn't like it. It wasn't as if we were pushing her hard and retaliation, although not okay, would have been understandable. It's obvious that this dog needs much more obedience work. Obedience is the key to getting the right relationship with a dog.
- The owner has actually done a good job of integrating some of the initial obedience we've been working on. She took Cleo on an on-leash walk yesterday and other neighborhood dogs were walking off leash near her. This would have made Cleo go nuts before but because we've been working on control work the dog's mind was more focused and she did fine. The owner also mentioned that she's had Cleo on leash on the other side of the fence of barking dogs. I like to see this. I always say that it's one thing to work on obedience. It's another thing entirely to apply that obedience to everyday life. That's what she has been doing and it's been paying off.
- Today we started working on step three of my aggression formula, which is how to correct aggression when it starts. I taught her what I call my distance method (outlined in our Dog Aggression DVDs) which is designed to help the dog focus AWAY from their aggressive trigger. It worked well. In one session we were able to get the dog to stop focusing on a neighbor dog and be just inches away from her. I was assured by the owner that this was a big deal, she would normally be trying to attack.
- We've seen nice things but we've got a long way to go with this dog. She'll need to be around dozens of other dogs and improve her obedience a great deal in order to get over this aggression problem. If you're dealing with aggression note that you can see quick improvements with my methods but long term character change takes a bit of time.
Other notes:
- As a side note, I've mentioned that she runs a Pet Hotel. At any given time there are 5-10 dogs at her house hanging out. She was having issues with barking dogs, jumping dogs, dogs getting out of control, etc. I recommended she keep a spray bottle with her to use on the dogs when they start getting out of control. She's reported back that it has worked amazingly. One of the problem dogs that spends months at a time is now quiet and not jumping, not rushing the gate, etc.
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No more ring belts, or completely un-period hangers. It's easy to build your own belt with these, I'm a novice and I managed to put one together. If you're wondering if you should get these, the answer is YES. It's the most comfortable belt ever, and the ability to quickly take it off and put it back on was a plus for when I used it as part of a costume in a play last year.


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Wireless testing with Manual testing exp. in GGSN/SGSN testing
Years of experience: 3- 6 Yrs
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- Mandatory Skills: SGSN / GGSN / PGW / SGW Testing (Mandatory Manual testing)
Wireless testing with TCL, SS7 and SIGTRAN: Automation testing
Years of Experience: 3- 6yrs
Job Location: Bangalore
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- Minimum 3yrs of experience
- Domain knowledge of SS7 networks
- Hands-on experience in conformance and functional testing of protocols SCCP, 3UA,SCTP,MTP2,MTP3, MTP3B, SSCOP, TCAP
- Experience in creating test scripts using EAST(Nethawk) and INET
- Experience TCL scripting
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In Studio Performance by American Idol's Tim Urban
This is a return visit to the valley by American Idol contestant Tim Urban. Tim was on Idol in 2010 and came in 7th place. He has a couple of new tunes for you to check out and he will be in concert this weekend!
You can see Tim at the New Windsor Community Day this Saturday and on Sunday he will be performing at the Overlook Drive In before the movie! Pretty cool huh?
Tim stopped by our studio today to do a quick song for us and then he will be on with Mix Wednesday morning to talk with me and Kimberly.
Tim is a talented guy who is great with the public. Go see him this weekend !


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Between 300 and 400 people turned out to make Kirrie's free music festival a success at the weekend.
Despite initially unpromising weather, the skies brightened to allow the crowd at Live in the Den to enjoy some of the best local music around, performed by a range of musicians from youngsters to more established bands, as well as a number of stalls and children's activities.
The afternoon was organised by local community group DD8 Music and was partly funded by the proceeds of last year's Bon Fest.
Graham Galloway, DD8 chairman, said: "Live in the Den is funded from other things we do throughout the year and we look on it as a gift back to the community for their support.
"The money from Bon Fest finances the studio throughout the year as well as the other free events we offer.
"It was a great fun day and as well as the music we had stalls and a bouncy castle, and the Kirriemuir Partnership was running children's races.
"Everyone there seemed to have a good time, which is what it's about. It's meant to be for all ages and absolutely for families.
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Swisher may invoke $126M Werth deal in contract talks; how crazy is it?
Some will see the Jayson Werth comp as crazy for Nick Swisher. But Swisher challenged me to "check out'' their records. And at least statistically speaking, it isn't quite as nutty as it seems.
|The Yankees are believed to have had no extension talks with Swisher yet. (US Presswire)
Word going around is, Nick Swisher, the Yankees' eternally upbeat rightfield power supply, may seek a "Jayson Werth contract" when he hits free agency at the end of the year.
To baseball fans, that is well-known to mean $126 million over seven years. In other words, it's a lot more money than most folks have guessed so far for Swish.
Second-hand or not, some Yankees people have heard that's the figure Swisher is thinking about and may at least shoot for, and one other source who's spoken to Swisher said that, indeed, Swisher has shown real interest in Werth's deal. It's believed the two sides have had no extension talks yet, as it is team policy to wait for free agency, except in rare cases.
While the $126-million figure is two to three times more than most of the estimates for Swisher, free agency brings some surprises. The Werth deal, for instance.
Swisher initially gave the usual player-speak answer, "I haven't thought about it,'' when asked if he sees the Werth deal as a fair comp for him. I tried to lighten the mood by asking if he had ever "heard'' of the Werth contract, and Swisher characteristically responded by laughing uproariously. We both know, of course, that any corner outfielder who's a very good player having a very good year (but is a bit short of being a cornerstone player) has to have thought long and hard about the Werth deal.
Eventually, he did say about Werth's Nationals contract, "It's a great deal for him.'' And then Swisher did challenge me to look at the record.
"Check it out,'' Swisher implored me. "See what it says.''
So I did. And statistically speaking, it's pretty darned close between the two corner outfielders.
Werth was 31 when he went into his free-agent offseason, Swisher will be, too. Werth had a 19.2 WAR, Swisher has a 19.0 WAR now. I'm no WAR expert, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say Swisher's WAR will be somewhere in the range of Werth's 19.2 by season's end, and in fact, perhaps even exactly Werth's 19.2.
A case could be made that Werth is more versatile (he can play center field, and he can steal a base or two), and maybe a bit more valuable over his career. Though both made one All-Star team, Werth twice received MVP votes.
But looking at some basic stats, their careers don't differ all that much. Werth had 120 home runs, 406 RBI and a .272 batting average heading into his free agency; Swisher has 203 home runs, 649 RBI and a .255 batting average now. Werth once hit 36 home runs; Swisher's seasonal high is 35 (Swisher actually has more 20-homer seasons, six to four).
In terms of OPS, it's darned close. Swisher's career OPS is .826, Werth's is .827 (but was a couple points higher before he got to Washington).
And now, here are the responses of four baseball executives to the idea of Swisher and $126 million.
1. Executive No. 1. Werth is better because he can play center field as well as right field and has a better postseason track record than Swisher (that's one area where Werth has outdone Swisher).
2. Executive No. 2. It doesn't matter how they match up because 'the Werth deal is insane.'' That exec said he could see Swisher getting $45 million for three years, or $60 million for four, which is well short of Werth and more along the lines of the usual projections.
3. Executive No. 3. Swisher's case isn't crazy considering the Werth contract. (That exec may well have studied the numbers.)
4. Executive No. 4. Laughter. That exec apparently felt the idea iof Swisher being a $126-million player was quite amusing.
Swisher, who seems himself to be in a continual state of amusement, stressed that he isn't thinking about his free agency much, and that his job is "to play ball.'' That he is certainly doing very well, with 18 home runs (many of them big ones), 69 RBI and a .271 batting average.
Swisher said he actually felt more pressure last year, when he had the $12-million option hanging over his head. But after a painfully slow start last April, he picked things up, and the Yankees wisely picked up the one-year option.
Now, with the Yankees aiming to get below a $189-million payroll in 2014 to put them beneath the luxury-tax threshhold and save them tens of millions, Swisher generally has been seen as a luxury going forward. Though as Joel Sherman of the New York Post pointed out, while most folks have assumed the Yankees will make sure to keep Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson, Swisher could be viewed as a less costly alternative to Granderson (though maybe not if $126 million is his target figure).
His bosses, Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi, have always seemed like very big Swisher fans, and even teammates who may have been irked initially by his seeming camera-cognizant style, appear more amused than anything. They just seem to view Swisher as a happy, goofy guy.
"Everyone knows how much I love New York. I've been very vocal about that. This place has been so amazing for me.'' Swisher said about the Yankees. "I'm enjoying my situation. I'm enjoying my teammates. I'm not going to have any regrets. I'm going to live it up. And I'm going to have a blast.''
Blast by blast, Swisher is bringing at least the Werth deal at least into the conversation. I still suspect Executive No. 4 is far from the only executive who'd see the notion of Swisher being a nine-figure player as more than slightly far-fetched.
But hey, looking at the numbers, it isn't so crazy that Swisher might ask, anyway.
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There are a lot of things I like about the Tea Party movement. Its commitment
to the Constitution is chief among them. I especially like how seriously this
movement views itself and the policy stances it stakes on behalf of average,
everyday taxpayers.
Yet it is for this same reason that I believe Tea Party leaders should be wary of some of the party's stances when it comes to specifics.
For example, the Republican Party is taking a lot of cheap shots for its Pledge to America by activists who claim it's a hollow shell of recycled initiatives, weak on any policy with teeth. Conservative skeptics point to "serious" proposals that would gut entire federal agencies such as the Department of Education, the Department of Commerce and even the National Endowment for the Arts.
But let's be honest, this last one is not really a serious example of federal largesse. By the agency's own fiscal 2010 budget submission, it only asked for $161 million. Now, that's hardly change one would find in between sofa cushions, but in real values, it's a drop in the ocean of red ink this government is swimming in.
My point is simple. If Tea Party activists want to send an unequivocal statement that the federal government has grown too large, and only by making bold and sometimes "to the bone" cuts will we return to fiscal balance, then leaders are better off leaving NEA funding off the policy table. It only complicates the larger picture of entitlement spending new lawmakers should focus on.
While I understand the rhetorical value of railing against such a mindless social program, it doesn't necessarily lend itself to serious, heady discussions concerning spending Washington must be forced to have in the 2011 Congress.
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Daily Topic for February 15, 2012
Simon was one example of someone who saw, but did not understand the works of God. In verses 18-24, he tried to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit, and Peter severely rebuked him. Likewise, in today's reading we learned about an evangelist who was nearly killed by misguided people he preached to. Everyone has pre-conceived ideas when they hear the gospel. In today's reading, we learned that the evangelist was able to overcome hostility to the gospel by offering needed help.
Pray for discernment for today's SIM missionaries as they attempt to preach the Kingdom of God to those who might totally misunderstand the message.
by JS
Ibrahim approached his nomadic clan grazing their herds in the distance. It had been over five years since they tried to kill him for sharing his newfound faith in Christ with them. He wondered what God's plan for him could be.
Eventually he had moved to the capital city and began a job as a radio producer for SIM NOMAD project, a radio project that produces broadcasts geared towards nomadic Muslim people.
Ibrahim now knew God's plan for his life. He would return to his clan. But as a wiser man, he would seek to help meet his clan's needs before sharing the gospel. Now learning that their camels were sick, he was bringing a veterinary team to treat them. Soon the clan began to esteem Ibrahim, and he was eager to share Jesus with them. Each night people of his nomadic clan gathered around radios to hear stories and poetry. Storytelling is a traditional medium of these pre-literate people. They listened to the new series, "Who Is Jesus" and they loved it. It wasn't long before the clan leader who once tried to kill Ibrahim embraced him and said, "A great light has come into the darkness of my people!" Now, over six years later, more than 500 of these nomads follow Jesus.
Pray that hundreds of nomads in the region will hear "Who Is Jesus" and put their faith in Christ.
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This hour, we bring you kisses in all times and tempos. Plus, we bid farewell to multi-instrumentalist Tom Zajac, who passed away on August 31, 2015.
"Tinker, Tailor, / Soldier, Sailor, / Rich Man, Poor Man, / Beggar Man, Thief..."
We're solving an antiphon mystery: Why are there so many pieces titled "In nomine"? We'll find out why, as well as explore the origins of the sackbut.
Piffaro debuts the recording "Waytes," Instrumenta Musica performs 17th-century Venetian wind music, and Florilegium explores the Bolivian Baroque.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Christians all over the world will gather to mark Good Friday.
In Buffalo, the Catholic Diocese has several observances planned for Friday at St. Joseph Cathedral downtown. At noon, Bishop Malone will observe a solemn celebration of the Lord's passion. Then at 3 p.m. they will commemorate the Stations of the Cross


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Word at what Duronos said. I saw your question in school today. "Suffering is a worse fate than death" is some philosophy General Off Topic would know.
(Although personally I'll say...sitting around in a jail cell getting fed and having Zuko bring you tea doesn't seem like suffering. You should try living with rheumatoid arthritis or terminal cancer, for a long time, if you want to know what suffering is.)
At the end of the day, it is a show for kids, so it would be really weird to have the child protagonist kill off the main badguy, even if it was in self-defence; it might even be more in-line with Ang's character to let himself die rather than kill someone in self-defence. The Legend of Korra sort of got around this, though, by having Amon's fate out of Korra's hands (and so doesn't implicitly condone it when it happens), but... I don't know. This may just be over-analyzing what is ultimately a show for kids that aims to tell an entertaining story well. It would be a real downer if it veered off into a tangent on the morality of the death penalty and prison as punishment. Leave that for when they get a little older, eh?
"Why make trillions when we could make... billions??"
"Logic: The art of thinking and reasoning in strict accordance with the limitations and incapacities of the human misunderstanding."
"Conservative, n: A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal who wishes to replace them with others."
Ambrose Bierce
The Bird of Hermes Is My Name, Eating My Wings To Make Me Tame.
Well then there is that suicide scene from Korra, that is much worse than Aang killing Ozai.
Hey everyone
"Why make trillions when we could make... billions??"
P.S. I may not be able to see Book 2 this year due to me going to the Yukon for a few months and then joining the Airforce for Pararescue afterwards... Oh how life loves me but it's all my choice of course.
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Hey everyone
Sorry if this has already been said:
What is the release date of the second season?
I don't really understand the obsession with you guys and this. I'm willing to just wait until I start seeing commercials lol...
Btw why are you doing all that for Duronos?
DVD / Bluray release date changed, heavens knows why, but it is now a week earlier.
It will be released on the 9th of July as opposed to the previous date of July 16th
Any word on Book 2? Tweets etc.?
Hey everyone
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Yavapai County has helped its Route 66 communities of Seligman and Ash Fork celebrate their history with new Historic US 66 shield signs painted right onto the highway, with a healthy dose of new Burma-Shave signs on the side.
That should slightly lighten the workload of the mysterious man who travels Route 66 painting the shields onto the road under cover of darkness. Seligman native Clarissa Delgadillo says the legend is widespread across the Mother Road.
"A couple times a year, the shields appear," Delgadillo said, and then the Arizona Department of Transportation gets rid of them because ADOT has Route 66 jurisdiction in Seligman and Ash Fork.
Her sister Mirna once spotted a man leaving a safety cone in front of her family's Route 66 Gift Shop right before the shield reappeared, but didn't get a good description of him.
ADOT officials are concerned that tourists will stand on the road on top of the shields for photos, spokesman Dustin Krugel explained.
But Yavapai County has jurisdiction on the rest of the mostly uninhabited Route 66 segments through this county, so county Public Works employees recently painted the large shields on each end of Seligman as well as Route 66 near the Interstate 40 Crookton Exit and Ash Fork.
County Public Works employees also crafted four new sets of replica Burma-Shave signs with the blessing of the current owners of the defunct company, Yavapai County Supervisor Craig Brown said. Local citizens picked out their favorite sayings.
A brushless shaving cream company called Burma-Shave came up with the idea in 1925 to place catchy poems along America's highways and get its name known. Route 66 was born the next year in 1926. Each of the series of typically red and white signs contains one line of a poem.
"Listen birds, these signs cost money, so roost awhile, but don't get funny," one of the new sets of signs reads outside Seligman.
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona has been working with ADOT, counties and municipalities to play up the Mother Road while also trying to make it safer, Mirna Delgadillo said.
"We definitely are trying to preserve and protect Seligman," she added, praising the county's help.
"Anything we can do to promote economic development, we're going to do," Brown said. By making the signs in-house they cost only about $1,000, he estimated. The county also rehabilitated other Burma Shave signs it originally made and placed on the highway as far back as 2002.
"They help bring nostalgia back for tourists," librarian Charlotte Lindemuth said. "They're so interested in the history of Route 66."
Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona members in Seligman, including the Delgadillo family led by association founder Angel Delgadillo, are concerned about visitors from around the world being able to stroll across the four-lane highway in town, which has no stop signs or lights.
They asked ADOT for two crosswalks and a lower speed limit of 25 instead of the current 35.
ADOT's preliminary analysis concludes the crossings don't meet its standard requirements because there isn't a concentrated area where pedestrians try to cross the highway, Krugel said.
Traffic speeds also seem appropriate as traffic is generally in compliance with the 35 mph limit, Krugel and the regional traffic engineer said.
Clarissa and Mirna Delgadillo say they frequently sees vehicles speeding through town, however.
ADOT hopes to have a final analysis on the crossings and speed limits sometime this year, the regional traffic engineer said.
The Seligman Historical Society also has been trying to restore the 1912 Cottage Hotel that has been serving as a visitors center, Lindemuth said. Community members would like to create a museum there, too.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has awarded Seligman a grant to get asbestos and lead out of historic structure.
"Anything we can do to preserve old historic buildings, we'd better do or we're going to lose them," Brown said.
To support the efforts to restore the Cottage Hotel, go online to seligmanhistory.com.
By: Joanna Dodder – The Daily Courier
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What is an acoustic neuroma?
An acoustic neuroma (sometimes termed neurinoma or schwannoma) is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that arises on the nerve of hearing and balance (8th Cranial Nerve) within the inner ear. The nerve of hearing and balance sends information from the ear to the brain.
What causes an acoustic neuroma?
The cause of most acoustic neuromas is unknown. There is a small group of patients who have a genetically inherited form of acoustic neuroma called neurofibromatosis type 2.
How fast does an acoustic neuroma grow?
An acoustic neuroma is usually very slow growing. When small an acoustic neuroma will remain within the inner ear. However, as the tumor grows it extends out of the inner ear and can push up against the brain.
How often do acoustic neuromas occur?
Acoustic neuromas have been found during autopsy in 2.4% of the general population. Estimates of symptomatic acoustic neuromas range from one in every 3,500 persons to five in every million people. More women than men are affected, and most acoustic neuromas are diagnosed between the ages of thirty and sixty.
What are the symptoms of an acoustic neuroma?
Although the acoustic neuroma usually arises on the balance portion of the nerve of hearing and balance, the first symptoms are usually hearing related. The most common symptom of an acoustic neuroma is hearing loss in one ear, the ear with the acoustic neuroma. This hearing loss may be mild but is usually progressive. One percent of patients with an acoustic neuroma will have a sudden, severe hearing loss. Other symptoms include a noise (tinnitus) in the ear with the tumor or a sense of ear fullness in that ear. Many patients complain of vague imbalance, occasionally vertigo (the false sensation of moving). When an acoustic neuroma is large and pushes against the brain it can cause headache, facial numbness and facial weakness.
How do you identify the tumor?
The first step in the diagnosis of an acoustic neuroma is a hearing test. If a hearing test shows a one sided hearing loss, or an asymmetric hearing loss (worse in one ear than the other), then the index of suspicion for an acoustic neuroma is high. If there is tinnitus in one ear, even if the hearing test is normal, there is a high index of suspicion for an acoustic neuroma. The definitive diagnostic test for an acoustic neuroma is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the nerve of hearing and balance. This test is usually performed with injection of a contrast material, called gadolinium. With contrast the MRI is 100% effective in diagnosing even the smallest acoustic tumor. Without contrast, small tumors, limited to the inner ear, may be missed. Some people can not have an MRI scan, for various reasons. In that instance a CT scan can be performed. Although not as accurate as an MRI, it will diagnose most acoustic tumors.
What is the treatment of acoustic neuroma?
Treatment of an acoustic neuroma depends upon the size of the tumor, the rate of growth of the tumor, the location of the tumor, the amount of hearing loss and the age of the patient. These factors are often inter-related and must be considered in the context of each individual patient. There are three approaches to treatment: expectant observation (no treatment), surgical removal and focused radiation therapy (radiosurgery).
Because of the sensitivity of MRI scanning acoustic neuromas are now often diagnosed when they are very small. Accordingly, one choice is to just observe the tumor for growth. Often, after many years, the tumor does not grow. The tumor can be monitored with repeat MRI scans, which are very safe because they involve NO radiation exposure. If a patient chooses to monitor the tumor, the MRI is repeated after six months, then yearly. The main risk of this conservative approach is that hearing will likely be lost during the observation period, even if the tumor does not grow.
If the tumor is growing, or if the patient has a very strong desire to preserve hearing, then surgical excision or radiation therapy are options. Surgery is the only truly curative option, because the tumor can potentially be completely removed. Surgery is generally suggested for younger patients, under the age of 65 years. Radiation therapy is suggested for patients over the age of 65 years. Radiation therapy stops tumor growth in 95% of cases. It does not cure the tumor. The reason that radiation therapy is not suggested for younger patients is that there is a very small potential for malignant transformation from a benign acoustic neuroma to a cancerous acoustic neuroma, over time, usually at least 15 years after radiation. In addition, if the tumor continues to grow (5%), it is more difficult to surgically remove after radiation treatment. Radiation therapy is otherwise of very low risk, is done in one treatment and involves a one night hospital stay. Residual hearing can be preserved in 50-60% of patients undergoing radiation therapy.
There are several different surgical approaches to removing an acoustic neuroma, depending upon the size of the tumor and hearing. The surgery is usually done by a team, including an ear surgeon (Otologist) and a neurosurgeon. If there is good hearing and the tumor is small, the surgical approach is above the ear (middle cranial fossa). If the tumor is medium sized with good hearing, the approach is behind the ear (posterior fossa). If there is no useful hearing the approach is through the ear (translabyrinthine).


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One of the most refreshing debut albums in a long time, Wild Cub's Youth, was re-released on Jan. 21 with two brand new tracks. In the midst of their United States/United Kingdom tour, Wild Cub's lead singer Keegan DeWitt discussed life on the road and the creative thinking of his band, which will be performing at Brighton Music Hall Saturdayevening.
Daily Free Press: How has the tour been going so far?
Keegan DeWitt: It's really good. We've been really busy, and as much as you want to complain about being busy, it's good to be busy. All the shows have been really fun, I feel like now we're finally getting to take the record that was once this thing we created in our house, such an intimate thing, and now bring it to a large group of people every night, which is really exciting and adds a whole new layer.
DFP: You performed "Thunder Clatter" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon recently [on Jan. 21]. How was that experience?
KD: It's terrifying. It's super terrifying. Not to overthink it, it is really cool. "Thunder Clatter" … was one of the first things to really shape as we were forming the band and is a song I wrote when I was first meeting my wife, so it's cool to be on TV, singing a song for that many people that really represented not only the beginning of this band with this group of friends, but also the beginning of … what would later be my marriage, and with my wife and our little baby sitting backstage watching.
DFP: Can you go through the creative process for Youth?
KD: We had all been kind of floating around in different variations of singer-songwriter or playing with other singer-songwriters in Nashville, [Tenn.] and one unifying desire that all of us had, a thread, bumping into each other around town, was that we wanted to be in a band. I was trying to be a singer-songwriter. I was really excited of the idea to be able to strip my face and my name off the record and be able to present the music in a way that would really let people's imaginations or their own personal experiences be the primary thing that they're experiencing, versus picking it up and it's got a cheesy picture of me on the front and my name in big block letters. … We took one of our houses and emptied it out and turned it into a studio and started recording … instead of writing for ourselves, write for the band.
DFP: What are some of your favorites off of the new album?
KD: For me, my favorite is "Summer Fires / Hidden Spells." We end the show with that every night, and it feels like a good representation of what I wasn't able to do as a singer-songwriter, which is tell a story using a bunch of different elements, which is rhythm, using repetition, using the intensity that you have at your disposal in a band that you might not have at your disposal with just you and a guitar.
DFP: How much has living in Nashville influenced or impacted your work?
KD: I think that Nashville is very nice, and it's very inexpensive. I think that's the main peak of Nashville. For me, I lived in New York for almost nine years. I was spending all my time trying to figure out how to bankroll living in New York, and a small portion of my time actually trying to create anything. Moving to Nashville and the low cost of living, and how supportive it is of music in general, made it so that I could make music and make that my full-time job, which I'm hugely grateful for.
DFP: What do you hope people will get out of your music?
KD: I hope that it'll speak to a lot of people in a lot of different ways while still having a lot of substance and different layers to it. We're not trying to make disposable pop … I always felt for me music is important in that it allows people to acknowledge emotions in themselves, to be able to have a friend or have accompaniment in the big overwhelming moments in their lives, even if they're by themselves. I was really trying to dig deep into a lot of different poets, a lot of different filmmakers, a lot of different photographers who I really felt like captured these small transitional moments in your life as you're transitioning from being a wide-eyed teenager, to a lot wiser, more refined adult … For me, I hope that people can maybe listen to it quickly and be able to enjoy it, identify it … but also realize that there's a lot of stuff that we've spent a lot of time and passion trying to make sure was there.
DFP: Why should people come to the show in Boston?
KD: I can say one virtue of the live show is that it's totally, totally different from the record. We can go out there and I'm reaching out into the darkness singing, and beating on drums, and we're all switching instruments, doing different things, and it's our way of trying to chase something that exists on the record … [there's] really different emotional meaning into it in a live setting. If there's anybody who's been to a show of ours, they know what I'm talking about … so much about touring is you show up and you have no idea how weird the room's gonna be, if the people are gonna be polite or not. … We hope that somewhere in there you've reached people and given them an experience that's not only just unique in general but just unique in how they can connect to the record different than how they would if they were just listening on their iPod or in their car."
Responses have been edited for space and clarity.