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Gen. Keith B. Alexander, director of the National Security Agency and head of the U.S. Cyber Command, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, on June 12, to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Alexander made his first public appearance since revelations that the electronic surveillance agency is sweeping up Americans' phone and Internet records in its quest to investigate terrorist threats.
The expansive government surveillance programs made public last week have helped prevent "dozens" of terrorist attacks, National Security Agency Director Keith Alexander told a Senate committee Wednesday.
It is unclear, however, what specific surveillance practices helped thwart the alleged plots.
And Alexander, an Army general, was quick to clarify that in most cases multiple programs have successfully been used together to stop attacks both in the United States and abroad.
As Edward Snowden appealed to Hong Kong through its English language newspaper, half a world away the National Security Agency strongly defended its surveillance programs. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.
"When I say 'dozens,' what I'm talking about here is that these authorities complement each other in helping us identify different terrorist actions and help disrupt them," Alexander said. "They complement each other."
The NSA hopes to publicly release the exact number of foiled attack within the next week, he said.
Alexander's comments came during a previously scheduled cybersecurity hearing, but marked his first appearance before lawmakers since media reports that unveiled sweeping NSA surveillance of electronic communications that has sparked a debate over the balance between personal liberties and national security.
At the heart of the controversy are two intelligence collection programs that were brought to light in recent days, one revealing that the government has been collecting phone records and another, called PRISM, that gathers large amounts of data from Internet content of users primarily outside the United States.
In an effort to rebuke critics and show the necessity of such programs, the Obama administration made public on Tuesday new details that credited the PRISM Internet spying program with successfully preventing Najibullah Zazi's 2009 plot to bomb New York City subways.
Alexander told lawmakers Wednesday that the wide ranging government monitoring "developed the lead" on the potential attack and ultimately "allowed us to know it was happening."
Also in his testimony, the NSA chief cited data mining as the tool that helped nab Pakistani-American David Headley, who scouted locations ahead of a 2008 attack in Mumbai, India that killed 160 people. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told NBC News last week that these intelligence gathering techniques prevented Headley from carrying out a similar attack planned on a Danish newspaper.
The controversial programs have made strange bedfellows in Washington, with Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California and Michigan Republican Rep. Mike Rogers defending the program and citing the cases of Zazi and Headley as proof the government oversight is necessary. In past days, both have reiterated Alexander's claim that multiple terror plots have been prevented.
But Alexander's appearance on Capitol Hill was also an opportunity for some senators to express the outrage that many in the public feel about the top secret programs being hidden from the public eye. Tensions have risen in recent days between lawmakers who say they did not know the extent of the surveillance programs and intelligence officials and the Obama administration who contest every member of Congress had the opportunity to be fully briefed.
"The intelligence community has told us that really we obviously don't have the ability as simple senators to know anything as well as you do and so they do not need changes," Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., quipped in his opening statement.
Though committee chair Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., urged members to refrain from questions about the phone record and Internet data collection efforts, saying there would be future opportunities for that, it took little time for lawmakers to ask about the news that has dominated recent headlines.
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine., asked Alexander about the bold claim self-professed NSA leaker Edward Snowden made in an interview that he could instantaneously tap into any American's private phone or email records, even the President of the United States.
"I know of no way to do that," said Alexander.
In addition to his public testimony, the NSA director also delivered a classified briefing to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday and is scheduled to hold a classified meeting with all senators on Thursday.
Aware of the criticisms recently leveled against his agency, Alexander used his opening statement to defend his employees:
"They do this lawfully," he said. "They take compliance oversight, protecting civil liberties and privacy and the security of this nation to their heart every day. I could not be more proud of the men and women of NSA and Cyber Command."


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subtitles screencast coursecapture
Below is informative exchange on how to subtitle course capture (screencast):
Are we talking Camtasia Studio or Relay?
Relay no longer publishes to Flash – it was replaced with MP4 and a "Smart Player" – and the subtitling is stored in an XML file that is dynamically read by the Smart Player.
I can confirm that Studio burns the captions into an MP4, as Steve points out.
Jeremy Anderson
Instructional Technologist
203.582.3792 | email@example.com
From: The EDUCAUSE Blended and Online Learning Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:email@example.com] On Behalf Of Covello, Steve
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 2:52 PM
To: email@example.com
Subject: Re: [BLEND-ONLINE] Subtitling Screencasts
Camtasia captioning is burn-in, as far as I know (at least in Mac 2). So I don't think Flash is an aspect of it unless that is the format you are exporting it as.
– Steve
Steve Covello
Rich Media Specialist/Online Instructor
Granite State College
Skype: steve.granitestate
Scheduling: http://meetme.so/stevecovello
From: Frank Lowney <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Reply-To: The EDUCAUSE Blended and Online Learning Constituent Group Listserv <email@example.com>
Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 2:42 PM
To: "email@example.com" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: Re: [BLEND-ONLINE] Subtitling Screencasts
Both ScreenFlow (Mac-only) and Camtasia (Mac/Win) support subtitling. Both are excellent screencast applications but I prefer ScreenFlow because it creates MPEG-4 files whereas Camtasia requires Flash for subtitles and that pretty much rules out mobile.
If these screencastsare made with some other, less expensive apps, I suggest using free, open source apps. There are many but I prefer Jubler for creating subtitles and Subler for installing them in MPEG-4 files. These are Mac apps.
I've recently come across CapScribe which is free to education and plan to look it over carefully. It looks very promising: http://www.inclusivemedia.ca/services/capscribe.shtml This is also Mac-only.
On May 10, 2013, at 12:00 AM, BLEND-ONLINE automatic digest system <email@example.com> wrote:
In creating accessible online and blended courses, one of the challenges we
are dealing with is making sure faculty created videos (narrated
PowerPoints, screencasts, etc.) are accessible. I would love to hear how
others are handling this. Do you recommend/require that these videos be
closed captioned? If so, who is responsible for creating the closed
captions? Do you have staff on campus that do this or is it the faculty
member's responsibility? Or do you use a service? Can you recommend any
software that helps someone easily create closed captions or a service that
can provide this?
Thank you so much,
Andrea Milligan
Director of Instructional Technology and Design
North Shore Community College
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Danvers, MA 01923
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If you're an extremely clumsy person, then having expensive items such as laptops and iPads can be a risky affair. The rugged G-Form Extreme Sleeve has been designed to keep laptops and tablets safe from knocks and bumps with its impressive casing made out of Poron XRD material.
Rather than bulky solid cases that can be heavy, unwieldy and awkward to carry, the G-Form Extreme Sleeve is lightweight and flexible. It means that laptops or tablets are protected without the protection itself becoming a burden.
The casing is far from attractive, but most importantly, it works. If you're taking your portable device to places where there is a danger it might get knocked about, then the G-Form Extreme Sleeve is a worthy investment.
On its website, G-Form has a video example of a bowling ball being dropped on a G-Form Extreme Sleeve-clad iPad - and the iPad remaining unscathed. We had neither the bowling ball, nor spare iPad to test this out ourselves, but from our own tests we were very impressed with the G-Form Extreme Sleeve's resilience.


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Black@Gold Forever32
We all know Terry Bradshaw is the greatest QB in Steelers history. Ben would have to accomplish alot to over take Terry for the top spot in Steelers history. But what do you think of Big Ben's chances of breaking Terry Bradshaw's single season TD pass record? Terry set the mark of 28 TD passes back in 1978. If given the chance to pass more I think Ben has a real good shot. Ben had 17 TD passes last year with only around 260 pass attempts. If Ben had the 500 some pass attempts that Carson Palmer had last year he would of easily broke Terry's record. Now I'm not saying stats is important. Baseball is more of stat sport. But I'm a stat geek so I always have a interest in stats and players breaking records.


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Beta program from Google to download and play with, i'm not typing much here as i'm off playing
(unfortuantly it's for broadband only)
Beta program from Google to download and play with, i'm not typing much here as i'm off playing
(unfortuantly it's for broadband only)
you do need to zoom out when you have found a place though, and it all takes a while to load
nice piece of kit. I especially like the fact that it makes the whole of Scotland sunny, which is more than can be said for 'Heather the Weather.
Knowing that it is unlikely that I will ever get to the top of Everest, i've just been there for a quick look at the view on a very clear day.
I have tried a number of times and can't seem to download the software?
They won't let me download the software either, but apparently they're working on it, and I had to look back in a few days!
Google Earth appears to be allowing downloads again
Amazing! I know it's sad but I couldn't resist looking at my premises, and the satellite pic clearly shows my car parked outside with the sun reflecting off the windscreen!
Uhh, nearly perfect, but I was surveying the view from Great Gable and noticed Englands highest peak is now "Scafel Rites"
Cool views of Ben Lomond - one of the few areas in Scotland where they have zoomed right in. You can clearly make out the path to the summit, pity the Arrocher alps are just of view on the detailed zoom.
Cheers for the link Hamish.
Nice toy, just can't see a practical use for it.
Have you tried getting it to take you on a trip around the world? It's really cool when it flies you around the globe.
Speed is down to internet connection. It's much faster at work than at home. Also it caches the info so gets quicker with use.
should i take is or is


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SugarBerry Bakery
312 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
(516) 764-2881,
While Peter Kambitsis opened his first Long Island bakery on Feb. 1, he is far from a novice. His other culinary ventures include Ripe Juice Bar & Grill and Exo Café in Forest Hills, and NY Bakery in Astoria, Queens. Starting at a young age, Kambitsis learned the art of European baking from his godfather, who owned a bakery in Greece. It became a lifelong dream for Kambitsis to follow in his mentor's footsteps.
SugarBerry Bakery, which is also a café, is a welcome addition to Rockville Centre on numerous levels. Everything is baked on premises - pastries, cakes, Greek desserts, cheesecakes, pies, cupcakes, muffins, cake pops and cookies. It's all about high quality, fresh ingredients and timeless traditions. Unique hot and cold beverages are another specialty.
"We use imported chocolate from Greece and Italy, and butter only. You can tell the difference of European style by the taste and weight. There are no cutting corners," said Kambitsis. "And I rotate my bakers to keep my customers guessing."
Over 300 desserts are offered. In addition to selling cakes by the slice, SugarBerry also wholesales to restaurants. Ready-made cakes fill the colorful dessert gallery for customers, and one can order personalized and specialty cakes with minimal notice.
Hot beverages include a myriad of European coffees and teas served in many variations (Macchiato, Chai Latte, etc.) and hot chocolate. Cold drinks range from lemonade and iced teas, to gelato smoothies, frappes, cold brew coffee, and Nitro Cold Brew, which comes from a keg, has a frothy crown, and a different flavor and texture.
Seating for 40 is well-appointed in a cozy yet roomy space. Right now, they are setting up an outside garden in the back, which will seat 60 to 80 people. "We are planting night flowers. Their delicious aroma comes out in the evening," said Kambitsis. SugarBerry Bakery is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to midnight – a great option for a morning treat, mid-day snack, or a late night confection.


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Designing an innovative house is a rite of passage for many young architects. But building in a city doesn't always make experimentation easy; after all, neighbors have their own ideas about how a block is supposed to look.
Though some architects choose to go ahead and prove the skeptics wrong, others resolve this dilemma by limiting their far-out ideas to the interior or rear elevation. Still others—like Christine Ho Ping Kong and Peter Tan—bypass the neighbor issue by seeking out building sites that are concealed from the public eye. Ho Ping Kong and Tan designed their first home on a back alley in Toronto, where they could pursue their ideas without compromising their vision of a perfect place for their young family.
When Ho Ping Kong and Tan found their site back in 2001, it held a building you could literally back a truck into: a contractor's warehouse with a storage yard. Yet the two-story concrete-block structure seemed like the perfect place to begin. "Here, you don't have to conform with the facades of the street," Ho Ping Kong says. And the building itself "was so elemental—a block and an empty space," Tan says. "It was perfect. We weren't paying for things we didn't want to use and we could experiment with all our crazy ideas."
The two were following in a local tradition of "laneway housing." Since the late 1980s, some of Toronto's most creative architects have been finding sites on laneways—back alleys—on which to build houses, coming up with inventive ways to achieve privacy and space in these cramped quarters. Ho Ping Kong and Tan wanted to push that effort to an extreme with a house totally sealed off from the street, where all the windows looked inward.
Today, it seems that their idea isn't so crazy after all. They've rebuilt the warehouse as a two-story home for themselves, their children, and their growing business. From the outside, there's not much to see: Most of the warehouse's walls remain, the front door is notched into a blank facade, and the yard is hidden behind a rampart of concrete block. "When we first moved in, a lot of neighbors didn't even believe this was a house," Tan recalls.
Inside it's a different story. As you enter from the alley, the interior unfolds like a magic trick, with a 30-foot-wide main floor that opens onto a broad, sunlit courtyard. It's a project that evolved as it went along, the couple says, sitting in their wood-paneled living room while their kids, five-year-old Abbe and four-year-old Ian, play nearby. When they first started they never would have imagined that they were building for a family of four.
The couple met while studying architecture at the University of Toronto. Ho Ping Kong, a longtime Toronto resident, was born in Jamaica to a Chinese-Jamaican family, and Tan moved to Toronto with his family after a childhood spent in Cambodia, Thailand, and Hanover, Ontario. Together, they traveled the world after college and found some common architectural passions—especially in the buildings of Spain, Mexico, and the Indian province of Rajasthan. "The places we liked had courtyards," says Ho Ping Kong, "spaces where the light comes from above."
Their own living room shows how they've transformed the ancient idea into something contemporary. A long wall of cedar-framed windows opens onto the main courtyard, and the setting sun washes in from both sides to paint the patio stones and a single Japanese maple with the last drops of daylight. There are no views of the world outside the walls—just another glassed-in pavilion across the way, which provides storage and a model-making workshop for their growing architecture firm, Studio Junction Inc.
The house was one of the first major design projects for their firm. "The process," Ho Ping Kong explains, "was about carving out space to let light in." That meant slicing out the middle of the second floor, changing the warehouse's front elevation from a rectangle into a U. The end result, a modest 2,200 square feet of space, looks simple on paper. The open ground floor contains an office, kitchen, and dining and living room leading onto the main courtyard, which stretches to the workshop across the way. Upstairs, the cut forms a second courtyard on the roof, next to a laundry/bathroom area and adjacent to the two bedrooms.
Tan built the house largely by himself over five years, laboring in the early mornings and late evenings and teaching himself the necessary trades along the way. "It's not rocket science," he says offhandedly. "All the information you need is out there." It was a demanding process that he worked on right up to the last minute: Ho Ping Kong remembers him laying patio stones on the morning of their housewarming party.
The project provided Tan's apprenticeship as a woodworker, a craft that is now his other job. "It was the three years of doing woodwork for this place that took me to a different level," he says. The house is dense with his handiwork: The interior looks like a giant, complex piece of cabinetry. Every surface is wrapped in gleaming mahogany, Douglas fir, or teak, every panel book-matched and cut to perfection. That attention to detail "is in his personality," his wife says of him. "There's a level of finish and craftsmanship that has to be reached; if not, it'll get done over again."
The woodwork also reveals the house's complex mix of architectural influences. The cedar-wrapped windows and built-in furniture evoke the couple's hero, Louis Kahn, but other areas employ traditional Japanese joinery, Victorian building, and California modernism. Upstairs, Tan shows off a set of sliding doors he made using Douglas fir milled from a structural truss that came out of the old warehouse.
The unusual site and limited budget created a crucible for Ho Ping Kong and Tan's intense creativity. Beyond the constraints of building codes and cost, the extremely tight quarters presented their own challenges. "In this house, the small spaces were massaged to hold as much as possible," Tan says. The pair met the demands of the compact design, but just as they got all of the pieces arranged, along came their two children. "Originally, Pete wanted only one bedroom," Ho Ping Kong remembers with a grin. "I had to say to him, where will our kids sleep?"
"I was in my purist phase," Tan counters, smiling. "I was thinking: Here are the architectural elements we need—now how can we fit bedrooms inside?" The solution is a testament to their inventiveness. The bed in the master bedroom sits up against three small screen doors with the children's beds on the other side. The flexible barrier creates a semiprivate room that can be kept open while the children are young. A second sliding wall system will be installed when the kids are ready to have their own rooms.
Though flexible design is key to accommodating a growing family, the most important element in making this building work as a living space is the abundant daylight that pours in from above. The second-story courtyard that was carved out of the house creates windows in every room, and a clerestory lets light into the first floor.
The transformation of this alleyway warehouse into a sophisticated piece of architecture was a remarkable feat, but while the couple acknowledges the creative achievement, they're quite pragmatic about its function as an industrial reclamation project. It makes for good urbanism, they argue, by adding another family to a city block without disrupting the fabric of the neighborhood. Having literally made their dreams into a concrete reality, they feel better equipped to do the same for others. "We're better architects, " Ho Ping Kong says, "for learning how to build."


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ROCHESTER — Resident Heather Donnell never thought she'd actually drive her 4-year-old daughter to the police station but, when push came to shove, that's exactly what she did.
ROCHESTER — Resident Heather Donnell never thought she'd actually drive her 4-year-old daughter to the police station but, when push came to shove, that's exactly what she did.
After sharing her alternative parenting story on the Rochester Police Department's Facebook page, she didn't expect to be recognized for it either.
Donnell's adorable daughter, Teighan Mills, had a propensity for unbuckling in the car to show her mom how upset she was. A little more than a week ago, when a Sunday shopping trip to Walmart went sour because Mills didn't get a treat, Donnell said she felt like she was out of options.
"Teighan is a very smart little 4-year-old," her mom said. "However, she likes to push me until she can't anymore. She was constantly unbuckling … and I had warned her, 'If you take off your seat buckle again, we're going to have to go to the police station so they can talk to you about why this isn't OK.'"
When Donnell arrived at the station that afternoon, with her 2-year-old son Lucas in tow, Rochester's finest were in a company meeting. A station clerk told her to drive home and the station would send an officer over.
Donnell said she was surprised when an officer actually showed up, assuming they may be too busy and would give her situation a low priority. But Officer Eric Krans, who has been with the Rochester police for almost a year and a half, arrived and gave Teighan his full attention.
"I was instructed to go. And we enjoy working with the community," Krans told Foster's. "I went over there and met with little Teighan. She's a very cute little girl, very smart, and very shy at first."
Krans also brought along some brightly colored stickers that read "Buckle up!" He left Teighan with a roll and told her to hand them out whenever she sees someone else not abiding by the law, "to empower her," he said.
When Donnell posted a comment to the police Facebook page on Jan. 28, with a thank you and an explanation of what happened, the story seemingly went viral with more than 400 "likes" in only a few hours and dozens of comments. Today, the story stands with 644 likes and almost 60 comments, though not without some negative replies. One or two residents posted they thought the police department had better things to do and Donnell shouldn't bother police with something so minor.
Capt. Paul Toussaint said the police department is doing more and more "unconventional police work" and Krans wouldn't have been assigned if the department couldn't make time.
"The role of the police is not just a traditional locking up of criminals. There's so much more that we do and encourage a lot of our officers to do," Toussaint said. "(Krans) is a perfect example … We're very proud when we get this type of attention for when our officers do great work like this."
Donnell said in an age where most moms are terrified to get a call their children have been a horrible car accident, with the added detail that the passengers were not wearing their seat belts, she said she hopes this has driven the point home.
"I know some people think it's terrible parenting, but they wouldn't have come out if they didn't have the time," Donnell said. "She buckles every time in the car (now) … And I thought it was better for her to meet an officer that way rather than at an accident scene."
Donnell, a preschool teacher at the Jack and Jill School and Rochester native, said she is proud to report only a few days ago, Mills' father in Somersworth did not buckle up in the car, so the little girl learned forward with her highlighter-yellow stick and said, "Daddy, buckle up!"
Mills told Foster's while she can "get shy around cops," she was excited to meet an actual police officer. Showing off her buckling skills inside her family car, she said it really isn't that hard to remember to wrap a strap over your shoulder.
"I'm going to tell people to buckle up," she said.


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As a homeschooler and a mom, I am very diligent to incorporate activities into our playtime that encourage learning. One of the ways I do this is by giving my kids the tools to practice a specific concept, while sparking their creativity at the same time. Every activity becomes a lesson, incognito.
This is pretty easy to do, and I'm sure you do this, too, without even realizing you are. I'm sure, like me, you've pulled out alphabet cookie cutters and challenged your kiddos to cut out their names in the colorful dough, right? Or, perhaps you've walked through the produce section of the supermarket discussing the wide variety of colors you see and spelling out the names of the fruits and vegetables.
In addition to these little games, we use various forms of media as tools for learning, as well. All of my kiddos are quite adept at navigating the iPad, iPhone, the computer. Ray and I encourage the use of these tools on a very limited basis, but we keep our digital devices loaded with several educational apps and storybooks.
One of Ben and Noah's favorite apps is the WordWorld Let's Build a Word app. It was the best 99 cents we've spent on an app for Noah, although there is a free version, as well! They both love to see their own words come alive, just as they do on the show, which also happens to be a favorite.
Ben and Noah just recently had the opportunity to try out the Terrific Duck WordWorld storybook. Noah sat and followed along through the entire "book" in one sitting. If you know anything about Noah, you know this is a big deal and that he must have really been mesmerized! So much so, in fact, that I'll be purchasing the rest of the WordWorld eBooks as soon as he grows tired of this one, as only Noah can.
For those of you who don't know about WordWorld, it teaches four skill sets critical for young children's emergent literacy: print awareness, phonological sensitivity and letter knowledge, comprehension (including vocabulary development) and socio-emotional skills.
As supplements to their shows you can download free printables, read the WordWorld FREE online eBooks, and download WordWorld iPhone apps.
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I don't know about you, but I am thrilled that my kids can play games or watch shows without even realizing that they are actually learning!
WordWorld has agreed to gift one of you with the DVD "Get Up & Move" which was just released in February. All of my friends in the U.S. may leave me a comment here, by April 30th, telling me about the ways you encourage learning at home. I'd love to hear about the sneaky ways you can get that lesson in with your kids!
For extra entries you may tweet the link to this giveaway, up to once a day, and leave a separate comment with the link to each tweet.
Happy learning!
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Basketball legend, author, actor, award-winning film producer and community activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will deliver the commencement address to New England Institute of Technology graduates on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer with 38,387 points. He is a 19-time All Star and six-time Most Valuable Player, famous for his indefensible skyhook, a shot opposing players found impossible to block. With 20 years in the NBA, the 7-foot-2 Hall of Fame center had one of the longest careers in professional sports.
Born and raised in Harlem, Abdul-Jabbar has written seven best-selling books on historical subjects as varied as World War II, the Harlem Renaissance basketball team, and the impact of African-American inventors. He is also an award-winning filmmaker. He won two 2013 NAACP Image Awards for his documentary, On the Shoulders of Giants, and a children's book he co-authored called What Color is My World. He is a pop culture columnist for Esquire Magazine and Huffington Post. He has continued the comedic acting career he started with the movie Airplane! and has appeared in dozens of films and TV series. He's most recently made appearances on New Girl and Guys with Kids, and is starring in a new reality competition called Splash on ABC.
Abdul-Jabbar has had a lifelong commitment to social justice and equality and is dedicated to bringing history and social studies to children around the globe. His Skyhook Foundation, 'Gives Kids a Shot that Can't be Blocked,' by enhancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) through literacy in under-served communities. In 2012 he was named a U.S. Cultural Ambassador by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. He was also appointed California's After School STEM Ambassador. He is a passionate advocate for cancer research and healthy living. He will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters during New England Tech's commencement.
An honorary doctor of humane letters will also be presented to John Hazen White, Jr. who is a prominent Rhode Island business leader and civic activist. White is president of Taco, Inc., a third-generation, $200 million manufacturing company headquartered in Cranston, Rhode Island. Taco is a world-class manufacturer of pumps, valves, tanks, electric controls and other components used in heating and cooling applications. The company is known for empowering its employees through education and involvement in all levels of decision making. White is deeply committed to education and to the arts. He also works to improve Rhode Island's business and political climate. He writes a bi-weekly newspaper column which focuses on issues of concern to Rhode Islanders and has hosted a public affairs and advocacy TV show called Lookout. He is a visiting professor and trustee at Johnson & Wales University, and a trustee of Wheaton College and of the Williston Northampton School. He has served on the boards of the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council, The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Women & Infants' Hospital and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, Center for Performance Excellence. He was also the founding member of the Rhode Island Manufacturing Summit, a non-partisan coalition of manufacturing and business interests that worked to improve manufacturing in the Ocean State.
This year marks New England Institute of Technology's 72nd commencement ceremony. Commencement begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. More than one thousand students will receive associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.
*Editors please note: Media credentials will be available on site. Please contact Jack Groh at (401) 732-0342 or (401) 952-0886 (cell) to make arrangements.


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College Tours: Where to Eat Near the University of Texas at Austin
Why are college neighborhoods often food wastelands? Yes, students are notoriously cheap, but the world is full of inexpensive yet delicious eats, so that's no excuse. Do campus area spots rely on a captive audience of car-deprived students? Or are they just too drunk to care about food? It seems like every large university is surrounded by boring chain restaurants mixed with mediocre pizza, burgers, and Thai food.
Several subpar taco joints are the only thing distinguishing the food around UT-Austin from the selection around other large state schools. There are plenty of restaurant choices to accommodate more than 50,000 hungry students, but most of them aren't particularly great. I beg you—venture outside the UT area to experience the full breadth of the unique Austin food scene. But if you find yourself stuck around the school, you'll be just fine if you stick to these recommendations.
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For a sweet treat, Ken's Donuts sells a variety of glazed donuts 24/7, and it's emblematic of Austin doughnut culture. Try the sour cream doughnut-- it has just enough tang to counter the sugary glaze. You can also pick up a delicately spicy potato samosa for later.
For a heartier breakfast, Kerbey Lane is a casual stand-by even though regulars seem down on the restaurant's recent redesign. They also do sandwiches, burgers, and a seasonal locavore menu. But Kerbey does breakfast best. Choose from a large selection of flavored pancakes (the gingerbread are popular), or get the Eggs Francisco—an English muffin topped with scrambled eggs, avocado, crispy bacon, and smothered in their famous queso.
Ken's Donuts: 2820 Guadalupe Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-320-8484;
Kerbey Lane Cafe: 2606 Guadalupe Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-477-5717; kerbeylanecafe.com
University students and employees are always in search of a quick lunch, so the sandwich zone is a particularly dangerous minefield of hit-or-miss spots. Fricano's Deli cranks out huge sandwiches on bread that's toasted to chewy perfection. I'm saddened their garlic roast beef sandwich is no longer on the menu, but the new ultimate roast beef sandwich with coleslaw, pepperoncinis, and horseradish is a worthy summer substitute. Treat yourself to some of the best chocolate chip cookies in town for dessert. Fricano's has one downfall: I always order my sandwiches without tomatoes because they're usually mealy.
Try Verts Kebap if you're bored by traditional deli sandwiches. The two owners are former MBA students who missed the doner kebabs available in their native Germany. This German fast food, originally introduced by the large Turkish population, is an excellent alternative to Chick-fil-A's choke-hold on campus. Pita is stuffed with your choice of humanely-raised lamb and beef, chicken, or vegetables and topped with garlic yogurt or hot sauce.
Fricano's Deli: 2405 Nueces Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-482-3332; fricanosdeli.com
Verts Kepab: 2530 Guadalupe Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-800-7437; vertskepab.com
There are tons of Tex-Mex fusion taco joints in town, but Torchy's Tacos is one of the best. A true Austin success story, Torchy's started as a food truck in 2006 and has since expanded into a bonafide taco empire. Tortillas are piled high with toppings like fried chicken, green chile pork, or smoked brisket, but they're known for their fried avocado. They always have a selection of Maine Root sodas on the fountain, and their chips and salsa are surprisingly excellent.
Torchy's Tacos: 2801 Guadalupe Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-494-8226; torchystacos.com
I wish Boomerang's were open past 8pm because their Australian meat pies would make the ultimate late night snack. All of them are wrapped in the same flaky and buttery crust, but stick to the standard beef pies seasoned aggressively with onions and Worcestershire sauce. It is also one of the few spots in Austin that sells Coopers beers.
Those in search of something lighter can stop at Tom's Tabooley for a taste of old Austin. Around since 1977, this place is a throwback to times when tabbouleh, hummus, and falafel were obscure vegetarian health food. The relaxed atmosphere of board games and comfy chairs encourages guests to stay awhile. My favorite item, strangely enough, is their fudge—flavored deeply with cocoa, it's the best pick-me-up if you're ever feeling down.
Boomerang's Pies: 2928 Guadalupe Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-479-7337; boomerangspies.com
Tom's Tabooley: 2530 Guadalupe Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-479-7337; tomstabooley.com
There are many places to pound some beers near UT, but recently opened Hopfields has added some down-to-earth sophistication to the bar scene. This gastropub serves casual French favorites like a jambon beurre sandwich, steak frites and salade Niçoise to complement its extensive draught beer selection and small wine list. Those who prefer something lighter can snack on marcona almonds, olives, or artisan cheeses. Don't miss the best fries in Austin: twice fried in peanut oil, served warm, sprinkled with coarse salt and a little tarragon, and served with a side of house made aioli.
For a pub experience approved by both Englishmen and UT chemical engineers, hit up Crown & Anchor Pub. I've scoured Austin's best burger lists, hoping that Crown will someday get a shout-out because they serve my favorite cheeseburger in town.The bun to meat ratio is perfect, and it's best served alongside a pitcher of Shiner Bock.
Hopfields: 3110 Guadalupe Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-537-0467; hopfieldsaustin.com
Crown & Anchor Pub: 2911 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-322-9168; crownandanchorpub.com
Late Night
This food truck is stepping up the neighborhood's drunk food game by staying open until 2am. Love Balls specializes in Japanese street food like takoyaki—Japanese pancake balls stuffed with octopus or mushrooms. They're crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside. These balls could convert anyone into an octopus fan, as the filling is savory, balanced, without the rubbery texture. They're best smothered in spicy kimchi.
Love Balls: 2906 Fruth Street, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-574-7525; loveballsbus.com
Fine Dining
So your parents are treating you to dinner? There's actually respectable fine dining right on campus inside the University owned AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Over the past four years, Chef Josh Watkins has transformed The Carillon into one of the top restaurants in town. This is no small feat considering its location, and the crispy pork belly is a can't-miss dish.
The Carillon: 1900 University Avenue, Austin TX 78705 (map) 512-404-3655; thecarillonrestaurant.com
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After penning Day Two and Day Four of Torchwood: Children of Earth and Episode 9, "The Gathering", of Miracle Day, scriptwriter John Fay has apparently been asked to write for Doctor Who.
According to his official CV, "John is currently writing an episode of Doctor Who", having just returned from the US during production on Torchwood.
Series 6 is all but finalised, so Fay's episode will likely be slated for Series 7, production of which is expected to begin over the summer, starting with the upcoming Christmas special. Of course, as anyone who has read Russell T Davies' The Writer's Tale can explain, writing an episode doesn't necessarily mean inclusion for the series. For instance, Neil Gaiman's "The Doctor's Wife" was originally scheduled for last year.
Moffat could always reject Fay's script, so calling him a writer for Series 7 is premature. But with the excellent work he put into Children of Earth, as well as his other accomplishments in Primeval and the thrilling Coronation Street, it's safe to say that his script will be more than satisfactory.
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Facts about the Soyuz
ESA astronaut André Kuipers shared a ride with his crewmates Oleg Kononenko and Don Pettit in a Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft. The capsule was boosted into space on a Soyuz FG rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch took place during the night, just one hour after sunset, from the Gagarin pad, the same site that launched the first human into space half a century ago.
"I have to assist commander Oleg Kononenko from the left seat when approaching the ISS. I really enjoy manoeuvring the capsule together and docking smoothly with the Station. Even during the simulations, my heart beats faster and I feel my adrenaline rising," said André before launch.
Soyuz rockets are the longest-serving route to space. The design goes back to the Vostok launcher, which was used for the first manned spaceflight in 1961 to carry the Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
The Soyuz spacecraft shares the same name as its launcher – which means 'union'– and can manoeuvre, rendezvous and dock in orbit. With a height of 1.85 m, André fit in the third of the TMA-M series, the latest upgrade to Russia's legendary manned vehicles.
The 'digital Soyuz'
The modernised Soyuz was used for qualification tests, including verification of the manual control modes. The new displays made it easier for the crew to manoeuvre the spacecraft.
It is informally known as the 'digital Soyuz', referring to the advanced flight control computer that replaces the one that had been used on it for more than 30 years.
Obsolete pieces were replaced with new-generation devices and the total mass has been reduced by 70 kg. Systems introduced in this round of modifications are meant to pave the way for the development of a new manned vehicle.
Each Soyuz spacecraft remains docked to the ISS for about six months to serve as a lifeboat. If necessary, Soyuz vehicles can change their docking location to clear the occupied docking port for another approaching supply craft.
Orbital Module
It is used only in space and acts as living quarters, with hygiene and sleeping facilities. Astronauts will spend two days inside it before docking.
Descent Module
This is the only module to return to Earth and is therefore designed to resist the aerodynamic stresses of reentry into the atmosphere.
Service module
It contains oxygen and propellant tanks, attitude control thrusters, electronics for communication and the primary guidance and navigation control systems. Astronauts have no access to it and all the functions are controlled remotely.
Soyuz-FG Launcher characteristics
Diameter: 10.3 m
Total launch mass: 310 t
Launch performance payload: 7150 kg
Propellant mass: 157 t
Height: 49.5 m
Soyuz TMA-20 Spacecraft dimensions
Diameter: 2.7 m
Total launch mass: 7.1 t
Length: 7 m
Width (solar array deployed): 10.7 m
Volume: 7.2 m³


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This book has developed over the past 14 years, during which time we have taught a course on medical imaging systems at Johns Hopkins University. This course started out as a survey course, and then evolved according to our mutual interests and inclinations into a course that emphasizes thesignals and systemsaspects--or more precisely, the signal processing aspects--of medical imaging. With signal processing as the fundamental viewpoint, this book covers the most importantimaging modalitiesin radiology: projection radiography, x-ray computed tomography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging. The authors expect the reader to be familiar with signals and systems, which are usually covered in the sophomore year of most engineering curricula, and with elementary probability. Freshman courses in physics, chemistry, and calculus are also assumed. The book is organized into parts emphasizing key overall conceptual divisions, as follows. Part I introduces basic imaging principles, including an introduction to medical imaging systems in Chapter 1, a review of signal processing in Chapter 2 (with emphasis on two-dimensional signals), and a discussion of image quality in Chapter 3. Our presentation of the theory of medical imaging systems is strongly based on continuous signals; however, a development of discrete signals is included to permit discussions on sampling and implementation. Issues of image quality, including resolution, noise, contrast, geometric distortion, and artifacts are described in general context here, but revisited within each modality in subsequent chapters. Part II describes key modalities in radiographic imaging. It begins in Chapter 4 with a brief presentation of the physics of radiography, including the generation and detection of ionizing radiation and its effect on the human body. Chapter 5 describes projection radiography systems, including chest x-ray and fluoroscopy systems. As in all subsequent chapters, coverage focuses on signals, including only enough physics and biology to motivate the modality and provide a model for the analysis. Chapter 5 also presents the mathematics of projection imaging, a very fundamental idea in medical imaging. Chapters 6 covers x-ray computed tomography, expanding on the instrumentation and mathematics ofprojection imagingand introducing the concept of image reconstruction in medical imaging. Computed tomography produces truetomograms(images of cross sections of the body) rather than projections of the body. Part IV presents the physics and modalities of nuclear medicine imaging. Chapter 7 describes the physics of nuclear medicine, focusing primarily on the concept of radioactivity. The major modalities in nuclear medicine imaging are described in Chapter 8, which covers planar scintigraphy, and Chapter 9, which covers emission computed tomography. Part IV covers ultrasound imaging. It begins in Chapter 10 with a brief presentation of the physics of sound, and continues in Chapter 11 with the various imaging modes offered within this rich modality. Part V covers magnetic resonance imaging. Chapter 11 presents the physics of nuclear magnetic resonance, and Chapter 12 continues with a presentation of various magnetic resonance imaging techniques. We have used drafts of this book for a one-semester upper-level/graduate course on medical imaging systems. In order to cover the material in one semester, we routinely skip some material in the book and we move at a very brisk pace. We feel that this book could be used in a two-semester course as well, perhaps by covering Parts I-III in the first semester and Parts IV-V in the second semester. A two-semester approach would allow instructors to use supplementary materials for additional depth or to present current research topics. Medical imaging is very visual--just ask any radiologist. Although the formalismPrince, Jerry L., Jr. is the author of 'Medical Imaging Signals And Systems', published 2005 under ISBN 9780130653536 and ISBN 0130653535.[read more]
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Sunday 21st July sees the broadcast of the 1988 Sylvester McCoy story, The Greatest Show in the Galaxy on Australian and New Zealand television. The story is presented as part of the 50th Anniversary season of Doctor Who on the UKTV channel.
The story screens at 4:30pm in Australia, and 4:40pm in New Zealand. The latter country has an additional screening on Monday 22nd July at 4:00am.
The UKTV billing describes the story as follows:
The Doctor & Ace head for the Psychic Circus on the planet Segonax, where they meet a disparate group of performers & visitors, including an explorer - Captain Cook.The Greatest Show in the Galaxy was first broadcast in Australia in November 1989, and in New Zealand in April 1990.
UKTV is showing stories throughout the year in the lead-up to the anniversary in November. In July the focus is on Sylvester McCoy's Seventh Doctor. The remainder of the month's schedule includes: The Curse of Fenric and Survival (both 28 July).
Up-and-coming broadcasts from both 20th and 21st Century series of Doctor Who can be found via UKTV's Doctor Who sections for Australia and New Zealand.


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Bloomberg Sports' 2010 National League East Preview
This division will likely a two-team race. The Phillies are the favorites, but Atlanta is better than most people would like to acknowledge. Don't be surprised if both of these clubs make the playoffs, and be prepared for a possible National League Championship Series match-up.
Atlanta Braves
Jason Heyward is already ahead of schedule, and the season just started. We wrote about him at Bloomberg Sports, calling him a shiny toy, and fretting that he might get sent to the minors. Clearly that last part was a little less than prescient. Heyward made headlines this week by hitting a home run in his first career at-bat, and has become a hot commodity; so much so that he's probably overpriced as a trade target right now. Brian McCann, Nate McLouth, Yunel Escobar and Martin Prado project as less-hyped but still solid producers who are worth discussion, if you don't already own them.
The starting rotation offers several interesting storylines. Can Jair Jurrjens repeat his amazing 2009 season? Will Tommy Hanson emerge as a 200-inning ace in his first full big league campaign? The biggest question mark is Tim Hudson. Prior to missing most of 2009 and part of 2008, Hudson had made 25+ starts in every season since 2000. He's back and looked good in the spring, but he's no sure bet to stay healthy all year. If his price is reduced due to injury concern, inquire about him; if he's being priced like the Tim Hudson of old, pass.
Cole Hamels might be the only player on the two-time defending National League pennant winners who qualifies as a sleeper. Though his won-lost record and ERA turned much worse in 2009, his Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) shows identical 3.72 marks in both seasons, making him a potential value pick. Everyone else is a known commodity, including newly-acquired ace Roy Halladay, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino and Jayson Werth.
Ryan Madson is the man in waiting if closer Brad Lidge stumbles once more. Madson has typical closer velocity, checking in last season at 95 MPH, but also uses a cutter and change-up as his secondary pitches, rather than the commonplace slider. Raul Ibanez's hot entrance to the National League fraternity is what people will remember from last season, rather than his quick descent back into the real world. A year older, Ibanez has bust potential written all over him. Avoid.
The Marlins are in the running for the most top heavy team in baseball. Hanley Ramirez is one of the best players in baseball. Last year, Josh Johnson appeared to be one of the best pitchers in baseball. Bloomberg Sports also loves number-two starter Ricky Nolasco.
After that, things get murky. Jorge Cantu provides some pop. Chris Coghlan is a decent sleeper. Dan Uggla had his name floated in trade rumors for what seems like the umpteenth year without a move happening; he's a good bet to 25-30 home runs, but his low-batting average/solid on-base percentage is a lot more valuable in real life than in standard 5×5 fantasy leagues. The Marlins do have some strong outfield prospects on the rise. Cameron Maybin and his blend of power and speed potential are already on the major league roster, and Mike Stanton has Jason Heyward-like power potential.
Well, there's Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn, Nyjer Morgan and … well … have you heard about Ryan Zimmerman? The good news about teams like the Nationals is that literally everyone besides the superstars qualify as sleepers Ian Desmond can sneak through the cracks. Desmond is the 24-year-old rookie shortstop who had a coming out party last season in Double- and Triple-A, with a .354 batting average in 55 Triple-A games. In National League-only leagues, he's an intriguing upside play at shortstop – even more so in keeper leagues.
Brian Bruney is someone else we've profiled as a potential sleeper, but again, only in deep NL-only leagues, as he's the closer in waiting for now.
Jose Reyes could be a good target is his asking price has crashed due to injury concerns. David Wright will probably cost full value though: Bloomberg Sports and other projection systems expect a full recovery, despite last year's career-low 10 home runs. Assuming Citi Field doesn't become a wasteland for hitters, Jason Bay should put up solid numbers too. Manager Jerry Manuel's lineup fetishes will ding his RBI totals, though. Manuel had Bay batting fifth on Opening Day, behind an ugly collection of bats that included Alex Cora, Luis Castillo and Mike Jacobs.
On the pitching side, Johan Santana's value depends on his valuation: Do your leaguemates still see him as one of the top three starters in the game, or can he now be had at a discount? Santana's rotation mates are avoidable in shallower leagues. Meanwhile, Francisco Rodriguez isn't the dominant closer he used to be; don't overpay.
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There is a is a vessel in Bellingham being fitted to contain and clean up huge oil spills in Arctic waters, but right now it is sitting in Bellingham Bay with spill containment booms surrounding it. And leave it to the Bellingham Herald to support the Bellingham alarmist attitude with their own front page alarmist billing.
Really, what kind of image comes to mind when you read there headline "Oil-containment barge under construction in Bellingham spills oil" I know when I read it, my immediate thought was of how much oil was filling that containment barge and how much of it was spilling. I'm sure a lot of people were thinking about the Deep Horizon Spill as well as a few in Bellingham that were thinking about coal..ya know oil and coal are both carbon based. I was also thinking about how yucky and stinky it might be if the forecast of super hot weather turned out to be accurate.
Whatever your initial thought, I think the headline made it sound pretty bad, so it was a little surprising to learn that this headline is over 3 quarts of oil that they supposedly spilled over the course of the last 3 weeks or so? Okay now, that really is alarmist…3 quarts!
Three spills, each releasing about one quart of oil into Whatcom Waterway, came from leaks in pressurized hydraulic systems on July 24, and Aug. 4 and 6.
I'm not suggesting that it's a good thing to spill a quart, or even three quarts, of oil into Bellingham Bay but let's keep this in perspective. The way I see this big picture is that this is only 3 quarts and the sooner this ship is on station in the Arctic, the better the odds are that it will be there to clean up a lot more than 3 quarts of oil should it be called to a spill. So why hassle them over 3 quarts? Well the State Department of Ecology had an answer,
"They're a quart at a time, but every time there's a spill there's more environmental damage," Ecology spokeswoman Katie Skipper said.
Wow! Every time there is a quart spill there's more environmental damage, Wow again, where do we draw the line on how little of a spill is too little of a spill and how little of a spill does it take to call this harassment rather than enforcement? I wonder if anyone in the Dept of Ecology realizes that oil occurs naturally in our oceans and in fact about half the oil in the oceans come from naturally occurring sources. This is one of my favorites, it is a great historical description of naturally occurring crude oil along the West coast.
Pedro Fages, a Spanish explorer and military commander of the Monterey Presidio, in his report to the Viceroy of New Spain recorded the use of tar and oil by the natives near Mission San Luis Obispo. Fages' account, written in 1775, mentions natives using tar for water- proofing baskets and pitchers and for caulking small boats. Fages also noted " … pools of bitumen bubbling out of the ground" near the mouth of the Santa Clara River. In 1776, Spanish missionary Pedro Font recorded that "… much tar which the sea throws up is found on the shores, sticking to the stones and dry, little balls of tar are also found. Perhaps there are springs of it which flow out into the sea." In 1793, during the travels of English explorer James Cook, his navigator, George Vancouver, recorded in his journal that they had anchored off of Goleta. Vancouver reported that the sea was "… covered with a thick, slimy substance, which, when separated or disturbed by any little agitation, became very luminous, whilst the slightest breeze, that came principally from onshore, brought with it a very strong scent of burning tar." He continued that "… the sea had the appearance of dissolved tar floating on its surface, which covered the ocean in all directions within the limits of our view." www.mms.gov
So again…3 quarts? If that is a crime then watch out on these upcoming hot sunny days because you never know how soon it will be until your kids, slathered with sunscreen, are slapped with a cease and desist order by our State Department of Ecology when they go wading in Bellingham Bay?
Sunscreens are a great way to prevent some of these harms, but unless you pick the right sunscreen it might be doing more harm than good, exposing you to even more health concerns while contaminating fish and water.
If you think that I am crazy or that I am just being alarmist, think about the thousands of people with just a little dab of sunscreen and remember what the Department of Ecology spokesperson said, "every time there's a spill there's more environmental damage."


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NASCAR driver Carl Edwards rides
to fame and fortune
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to fame and fortune
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to stardom
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards rides
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When you're
Carl Edwards, life moves fast. A typical week is a blur that looks
something like this: conducting countless media interviews, signing
hundreds of autographs, traveling the country, appeasing sponsors,
fine-tuning cars and speaking at charity events.
Oh, and racing on the weekend.
One day, Carl is watching Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jeff Gordon on TV.
The next day, he's passing them at Pocono Raceway.
"It's crazy" is how he puts it.
That's saying the least.
During just his first full year of racing in the Nextel Cup series,
the 26-year-old NASCAR driver has won twice in dramatic fashion and
is a contender for winning it all. In the second-tier Busch Series,
he was in fourth as of early September. Carl's victorious backflip
has become a nationally recognized signature for the young driver.
His face has been splashed across USA Today, ESPN and NBC. Local media
outlets in Columbia, his hometown, can't get enough Carl. People
magazine even named the athletic blond with bright blue eyes and a
movie star smile as one of its "50 Hottest Bachelors."
"To think that my son is one of the hottest bachelors is just
pretty funny," says his mom, Nancy Sterling. "The day
it came out, I ran across town and bought up 10 copies."
Not that Carl needed
the glorified singles ad. He is currently dating Olympic swimmer
and model Amanda Beard. He's also earned more
than $3 million from this year's races alone and NASCAR fans
everywhere instantly recognize his name.
Funny what winning can do.
Only four years ago, Carl was still living at home in Columbia and
working as a substitute teacher. His father, Carl "Mike" Edwards,
a former short-track racer, helped give Carl his start in racing
at the age of 13. Despite dominating regional races at tracks in
Holts Summit, Lebanon, Jefferson City and Moberly, advancing further
required money Carl did not have.
So, Carl set out to change that. He printed thousands of business
cards that read, "If you are looking for a driver, you're looking
for me." These cards now sell for $400 on eBay.
Eventually, he landed a part-time job with NASCAR's third-tier
Craftsman Truck Series. He raced well enough that a week before
the truck series opener at Daytona in 2002, Rousch Racing hired him.
That first truck race still stands out in Carl's mind.
"That was
really wild," he recalls. "There's
really no way to prepare for it because you don't know
what it's
going to feel like. I had a little bit of butterflies in my stomach,
and I was a little nervous about how it would go. But after two
laps, it became something manageable."
"It was really
exciting going down the back strip in the first lap at Daytona and
not lifting off the gas when you go around the corner at 180 mph."
Even though he had little experience on high-banked, high-speed
tracks, Carl lead the race at the halfway point, leaving quite
an impression. He went on to win three truck races that year and,
in 2003, he won three more times and earned Rookie of the Year.
More importantly, Jack Rousch proclaimed him as the heir to Mark
Martin's No. 6 stock
car. When veteran Jeff Burton unexpectedly left Rousch Racing
in the middle of 2004, Carl instead strapped into the No. 99 car.
What was it like racing for the Nextel Cup that first time?
"It was a little bit more difficult than what I expected," he
says. "It's really competitive and these guys are just
spectacular. I knew my competition was gonna be really, really tough
but I don't think I was quite prepared for how good these
guys are."
Carl apparently learns quickly. In only 13 starts last year, he finished
in the top 10 five times. NASCAR fans immediately took notice.
Although he showed potential, few people predicted how quickly Carl
would catapult to the forefront of NASCAR racing. The day after winning
the Busch series race on March 20 at Atlanta Speedway, Carl surged
past Jimmie Johnson to take the checkered flag. It was the first time
any driver on the circuit had won both the Busch and Nextel series
races during the same weekend.
Carl emerged from his car, climbed onto the top of the car door, steadied
himself, then flipped backwards through the air before landing on both
feet. The moment Carl performed that celebratory backflip was the moment
he leapt into the hearts of race fans everywhere.
"I don't know if I had any inkling of what that win would
bring," says his mother, who was in tears after the race. "Like
so many other times before during the 10 years we'd been working
to get to that point, he just looked at me and said, 'Mom, we
made it.'"
Boy, was he right. Two months later, Carl won again at the Pocono 500
after preparing for the race by playing a video game. To Carl, that
win was even bigger because NASCAR fans realized the enthusiastic driver
was here to stay.
Since then, Carl has lived life in the fast lane. Racing in both
the Busch and Nextel series and traveling all over the country for
fundraisers and sponsors fills most of his time. During the half
day or day he gets off each week, he'll spend time doing one
of his hobbies — riding
dirt bikes, working out, flying planes or mountain biking.
Although he has
come a long way from dirt tracks in Missouri, Carl never strays too
far from home. He still comes back to Columbia fairly often to see
his family or to appear at fundraisers and local races. He also makes
time each week to do interviews with local media in Columbia. Carl's mother attends many of his races and sits in the pit area,
and his father's wisdom still rests close to his
"My dad never really made any excuses for a lack of performance,
so that's something that I've always taken with me," he
says. "I try to look at myself and look at things
I can do better as a driver or team player to make our
team faster."
Carl also offers his own words of wisdom to his 22-year-old brother,
Kenny, who is just now getting his start on Midwestern racetracks.
"Above all, I tell him not to take it too seriously," he
says. "It's a fun sport, and as long as he's enjoying
it and learning lessons he'll be a really great racecar
For now, Carl is having plenty of his own fun and learning
along the way. Of course, nothing is guaranteed in racing:
One day you're
on top and the next you're on the sidelines. In the meantime,
Carl's eyes are fixed on the track ahead.
"Right now, I want to be the Nextel Cup series champion," he
says. "There are a lot of things that I'd like to do someday,
but right now I'm focused on racing."
To learn more about Carl, visit www.roushracing.com/carl_edwards.


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Samara Almanza (C) is assisted by (L-R) Aneesha Suresh, Aditi Bhatt, Dr. Citlali Lopez-Ortiz and Kaitlyn Pasquinelli during a dance class for children with movement disabilities in Evanston, Illinois, March 25, 2012.
By Jim Young, Reuters: I found out about the program, "Ballet Class for Kids with Movement Disabilities", while flipping through a brochure as I waited for my daughter at her ballet class.
Jim Young / Reuters
Sophia Jablonski is assisted during the dance class for children with movement disabilities.
I contacted the instructor Dr. Citlali Lopez-Ortiz, who has a Ph.D in Kinesiology and a Masters in Dance, to see if I could photograph the weekly class. A week later she said the parents and instructors agreed and I could join them on Sunday.
I met eight-year-old Samara Almanza, who was dressed perfectly in all pink; tutu, tights, ballet shoes and all.
She was all smiles as I introduced myself to her and her father. He has to hold her to keep her upright but says she loves the class and anxiously looks forward to it every week. Her grandmother arrived and was overjoyed to see her. The class uses a group setting so the children can be with their peers and use ballet as a creative outlet as they move; blending it with physical rehabilitation to improve posture and motor control, and by using live piano music to facilitate the movement.
Jim Young / Reuters
Samara Almanza is assisted during the dance class.
Samara was helped into class by 4 instructors, one holding her head; the others helping to move her limbs to simulate walking.
Jim Young / Reuters
Jessie Sanchez (C) works with foam balls as part of her dance class for children with movement disabilities.
It was a very energetic and physical class with constant interaction between the instructors and the students. Each child has two assistants and Lopez-Ortiz moved from child to child to ensure the proper technique and to motivate the class.
The children all have varying degrees of Cerebral Palsy but one thing is clear; there is a love of the class by the students and by the volunteers too. The class ended with them practicing their bows in the mirror. Laughing and smiling, its was just like watching my own daughter out there.
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Samara Almanza (C) is helped with her stretching by Kaitlyn Pasquinelli (L) and Ilana Feld during the dance class.


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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 24, 2015 / Seven Arts Entertainment, Inc. (now known as WirelessConnect, Inc.) (OTC Pink: SAPX) (SAPX) ("Seven Arts" or the "Company"), a diversified company with motion picture production assets and wireless communications, is pleased to provide a shareholder update.
Recently Seven Arts became aware that its current auditing firm is going thru an audit review by the Public Company Oversight Board ("PCAOB" www.pcaob.org) which has prevented the auditing firm from issuing opinion letters to its clients including Seven Arts. This action has delayed the completion of Seven Arts audited financial statements and the filing of its 10-K for the fiscal year ended 6/30/2014, and the two quarterly 10-Qs for the periods ending on 9/30/2014 and 12/31/2014. Seven Arts is in the process of selecting another auditing firm to complete its 2014 fiscal year end and quarterly reviews.
As an interim course of action, Seven Arts has determined it's best to file Form 15 with the SEC and become a non-reporting issuer until the 10-K and 10-Qs are completed and filed. The Company will also apply to the OTC Markets Disclosure Services where it will file its 10-Ks and 10-Qs until it becomes a reporting issuer. The Company will continue to trade on the OTC Markets under symbol SAPX.
About Seven Arts Entertainment, Inc.:
Seven Arts Entertainment, Inc. is a global diversified company with wireless communications and motion picture production assets. Seven Arts vertically integrated portfolio of solutions target a diverse array of enterprises and multiple disciplines. Seven Arts owns 60% of Seven Arts Filmed Louisiana which holds all rights to Seven Arts movie assets; 100% of iPTerra Technologies, Inc., a designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of a real-time 2-way wireless and/or wireline communications, and mine-safety solution for the global mining industry (www.ipterra.net); and 100% of Aeronetworks, a provider of advanced telecommunications and broadband services to niche markets including entertainment venues, rural communities and Native American tribes (www.aeronetworks.net).
Cautionary Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made under the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated. The information contained in this release is as of February 24, 2015. Seven Arts assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.
Seven Arts Entertainment, Inc. Rick Bjorklund, Chairman and CEO email@example.com
SOURCE: Seven Arts Entertainment, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 7, 2015 / Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. (now known as WirelessConnect Inc.) (OTC Pink: SAPX) (SAPX) ("Seven Arts" or the "Company"), a diversified company with motion picture production assets and wireless communications, is pleased to announce the execution of a Letter of Intent (the "LOI") with The Movie Studio Inc. (OTC Pink: MVES) (MVES) ("TMSI").
Under the terms of the LOI, the Company will assist TMSI to acquire a movie library of twelve titles. These titles were previously owned by the Company and assigned to a lender who is currently under liquidation. TMSI will pay cash and stock to acquire this library.
Rick Bjorklund, CEO and Chairman of Seven Arts, stated: "With the execution of the LOI, Seven Arts will be able to focus on its new expanded business plan which includes digital media and wireless communications. We continue to evaluate additional opportunities to unlock shareholder value."
"We are excited about the proposed acquisitions of the movie library providing The Movie Studio with recurring and accelerated revenue streams with the worldwide growth of Video on Demand (VOD)," stated Gordon Scott Venters, President and CEO of The Movie Studio. "The films distribution agreements with major studios 20th Century Fox, Paramount and Lionsgate, Columbia, TriStar, New Line create intrinsic value for our shareholders and potential major distribution channels for past and future movies."
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 2, 2014 / Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. (OTC Pink: SAPX) (SAPX) ("Seven Arts" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Rachel Boulds as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2014.
Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Boulds has been engaged in private practice as an accountant and consultant. Ms. Boulds specializes in preparation of full disclosure financial statements for public companies to comply with GAAP and SEC requirements. From August 2004 through July 2009, she was employed as an audit senior for HJ & Associates, LLC, where she performed audits and reviews for public and private companies, including the review of financial statements to comply with GAAP and SEC requirements. From 2003 through 2004, Ms. Boulds was employed as an audit senior for Mohler, Nixon and Williams. From September 2001, through July 2003, Ms. Boulds worked as an ABAS associate for PriceWaterhouseCoopers. From April 2000 through February 2001, she was employed an eCommerce accountant for the Walt Disney Group's GO.com division. Ms. Boulds holds a B.S. in accounting from San Jose State University, 2001 and is licensed as a CPA in the state of Utah.
"I am pleased at this opportunity to join Seven Arts management team," Ms. Boulds stated. "I look forward to working with Seven Arts directors and management team to execute on Seven Arts future business plan and vision."
"We welcome Rachel to our management team," said Rick Bjorklund, Chairman and CEO of Seven Arts. "With her financial background and experience, Rachel will position Seven Arts in a leadership role to disseminate our financial statements in a timely fashion."
The Company also wishes to announce the resignation of Mr. Robert La Salle, its former Chief Financial Officer. We wish Mr. La Salle all the best in his future endeavors.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 17, 2014 / Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. (OTC Pink: SAPX) (SAPX) ("Seven Arts" or the "Company"), a diversified company with motion picture production assets and wireless communications, is pleased to provide the following performance update to its shareholders.
Filings. On September 15, 2014, the Company filed its Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 and Marc 31, 2014, and is current on its filing requirements.
Recent Acquisitions. The Company has closed the acquisition of all capital stock of iPTerra Technologies Inc. and all membership interests in Aeronetworks LLC from Sanwire Corporation. These additions will broaden the Company's business plan to include wireless communications opportunities and expedite revenue growth. On September 16, 2014, the Company announced the execution of a Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of Florida-based Cash Ready ATM, Inc. for equity in Seven Arts. The Company plans to change its name to "WirelessConnect Inc." within the next 30 days.
Balance Sheet Improvement. Pursuant to a Loan Workout Agreement completed on August 29, 2014, Palm Finance Corp. ("Palm") relieved the Company of all indebtedness to it. The Company, and certain companies controlled by a related party to a former director and officer of the Company, transferred to Palm all their interests in the real property located at 807 Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, and all United States and Louisiana historic rehabilitation tax credits and Louisiana film infrastructure tax credits associated with that property, as well as all their interests in any and all completed motion picture and motion picture projects in development, subject to the grant of all distribution rights for thirteen completed motion pictures to a subsidiary of the Company.
New Management Team. The Company continues to strengthen its management team from its group of companies. The recent additions are hands-on professionals and are fully aware of the risks and rewards. To that end, Mr. Rick Bjorklund has been appointed the Company's new CEO and Chairman, and Mr. Robert La Salle as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer.
Richard Bjorklund. Mr. Bjorklund is one of the founders of Aeronetworks. From July 2006 to July 2008, Mr. Bjorklund was President and CEO of the Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority. Mr. Bjorklund has represented clients such as Western Oil Partners LLC, Service King Manufacturing, Inc. Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as numerous Olympic and national sporting associations, including the NFL and NBA. Mr. Bjorklund's education includes Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science Degree; U.S. Air Force Academy, Commandants Commendation; Commendation.
Robert LaSalle. Since August 22, 2013, Mr. LaSalle was Vice President of Finance for the Company. Mr. LaSalle's has held various accountancy positions at Vision Films, commencing February 2012, Film Roman, commencing March 2010 and World of Wonder Productions commencing February 2007, all independent film and television companies.
New Board of Directors. To guide the Company towards revenue diversification, the Company will not hesitate to reach outside of its internal talent to bring industry experts to join its board. To that end, the Company's new board of directors consists of Mr. Rick Bjorklund (Chairman), Anthony Hickox (an existing director), and newly added Mr. Robert Riggs (new director).
Robert Riggs. Mr. Riggs is currently President and CEO of Riggs Distributing, Inc. located in Burlingame, California which sells, among other brands, Sub-Zero and Wolf refrigerator units. Mr. Riggs has held this position for more than five years.
Mr. Bjorklund stated, "For the balance of 2014, we continue to execute on our expanded business plan and growth strategies aimed at building a stronger organization with more revenue diversification. One of our primary goals continues to be to increase shareholder value."
The information contained herein contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1993 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including statements regarding expected continual growth of the company and the value of its securities. In accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 it is hereby noted that statements contained herein that look forward in time which include everything other than historical information, involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the company's actual results of operation. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include the size and growth of the market for the company's products, the company's ability to fund its capital requirements in the near term and in the long term, pricing pressures, unforeseen and/or unexpected circumstances in happenings, pricing pressures, etc. Investing in securities is speculative and carries risk. **Always do your own Due Diligence.


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Summer Reading Book Reviews
Book Reviews by Ann Jonas, Tradebook Buyer - CSB/SJU Bookstores
this review was published in the St. Cloud Visitor
Summer is in full force. Here are some good books to read this summer while on vacation or while simply enjoying the season on your deck or porch.
"On Sal Mal Lane" by Ru Freeman; Graywolf Press; paperback edition published May 2014; 386 pp
Entering a world unfamiliar to you is one of the great joys of reading. "On Sal Mal Lane" is a great example of that. This rich novel takes place in Sri Lanka, in the years leading up to that country's civil war, which began in July 1983. The book is told from the point of view of the children in the neighborhood, mainly the Herath family who move in at the beginning of the story. Sal Mal Lane is a quiet cul-de-sac in a small town in Sri Lanka where residents from different ethnic and religious backgrounds-Tamil, Sinhalese, Buddhist, Catholic, Muslim and Burgher-are living in relative harmony. Childhood innocence, lively characters and mounting tensions due to political upheaval are all part of this powerful story. "On Sal Mal Lane" is not a light read, but it is an interesting, meaningful novel.
"Shotgun Lovesongs" by Nickolas Butler; St. Martin's Press; March 2014; 306 pp
This debut novel features four male friends, born and raised in the fictional small town of Little Wing, Wisconsin, who are brought back together for a wedding. One of the men never left the area, as he took over the family farm; one joined a rodeo; one trades commodities and one is a big rock star. "Shotgun Lovesongs" is told in the alternating voices of all four men, along with Henry's wife Beth, who also grew up in Little Wing. The characters are in their early thirties and have had varying degrees of success, which complicates their friendship. Midwestern, small-town living, the dynamics of male friendship and the authenticity of the characters makes "Shotgun Lovesongs" a worthwhile read.
"Driftless" and "Jewelweed" by David Rhodes; Milkweed Editions; paperback editions published May 2009 and April 2014; 429 pp and 451 pp
Author David Rhodes' first three novels were published in the mid-seventies. A motorcycle accident in 1976 left him paralyzed from the chest down. "Driftless" was published more than thirty years later, and "Jewelweed" followed in 2013. Both books are now available in paperback editions. The novels take place in southwestern Wisconsin, in the Driftless Region, which is an area untouched by glaciers, in the fictional small town of Words. The relatively short chapters feature a variety of characters, with July Montgomery, who has settled in Words after several decades of drifting, as the main character in "Driftless." Blake Bookchester, who has just been released from prison, returns to his father's house in Words, and is the central individual in "Jewelweed." Quite a few of the characters have roles in both novels; all of the people in the books are portrayed as very real, ordinary but multi-layered characters. Rhodes is a master at writing thoughtful, affecting prose. Both of these books are gems.
"The Bohemian Flats" by Mary Relindes Ellis; University of Minnesota Press; May 2014; 336 pp
Raimond Kaufmann, the main character in the new novel "The Bohemian Flats," emigrates from Germany to Minnesota in 1896 and settles in a village of sorts on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. This village, called the Bohemian Flats, really existed from the 1880s until 1968, and was home to a diverse group of new European immigrants who worked as laborers in the mills. Kaufmann, whose older brother will inherit the family farm and brewery in his homeland, moves into a dilapidated house in The Flats, works to fix it up and soon convinces another brother and his family to join him. The Kaufmanns, along with other residents of The Flats, experience joy, prejudice, family conflict and loyalty, painful loss and kinship. "The Bohemian Flats" is a well-researched and eloquently written family narrative based on real events and locations. The story takes place in Minneapolis, Wisconsin and the European front in World War I, and is an engaging historical novel.
"Baseball Road Trips: The Midwest and Great Lakes" by Timothy M. Mullin; Triumph Books; April 2014; 224 pp
This travel companion offers great suggestions for fans who want to see baseball in the heartland and enjoy cities and towns that provide Midwestern hospitality. Mullin, in his introduction, stresses the concept of "Explorus Maximus" (make the most of your curiosity.) He suggests that we meet new people, experience new things and have new adventures. Each of the nine chapters features a different state in the region. Mullin gives tips for the best lodging, restaurants and local attractions in or near the featured towns or cities. He includes major and minor league ballparks and also adds numerous "side trip" suggestions including the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Field of Dreams movie site , brewery tours of Wisconsin and Missouri and the Bob Feller Museum in Indiana. The book also tells readers the best places to sit and the best food to eat at the ballpark. "Baseball Road Trips" is an entertaining, accessible guide to watching baseball at different levels and locations, filled with enticing photographs and invaluable advice.


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