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"There are only two cities that have had ten Super Bowls. We're going to make it a perfect 10 which will launch us to the next ten," said Matalin. She says what makes her most proud are the technological cell phone apps which local software developers created to enhance the visitors trip to New Orleans. "They'll be able to have an app to tell how long the bathroom wait is and where to park in real time or which restaurants are full," said Matalin. The apps will provide quick accurate information on just about everything related to the big game .
She points to the local software developers creation of the apps as another example of the city's depth of talent on display for the world. The Super Bowl organizer calls the game an opportunity to showcase the great New Orleans story. Matalin is very familiar with the city. She says she fell in love with the city long before she and her husband and her kids moved here almost five years ago. " I love the way the air feels, how it smells, the sounds of the church bells, the street car and the violin player in the park and the French Quarter, " said Matalin.
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Singer Celine Dion recently shared a photo of her son in heels, and wow, is it one of the cutest things ever to grace the Internet! Celine snapped a pic of her 2-year-old boy, Nelson, in a pair of her shoes, and it pretty much looks like they were made for him! I swear, this child rocks a black stiletto better than any woman I know. But, uh-oh, guys, a little boy in heels! What's going to happen?! Is he going to grow up to be a cross-dressing serial killer? Should we call the authorities? Or, at the very least, the fashion police?
I kid. Obviously. This child is stunning. And to be totally frank here, I kind of want that blazer. But just like people freaked out about J.Crew exec Jenna Lyons painting her son's toenails pink, they're freaking out about this. Because it's not conventional, and not what we're used to. But newsflash: A little boy wearing heels or pink nail polish will not "turn him gay". You don't "turn someone gay". And if Nelson does wind up being gay, who cares?!
I have an idea. The next time we see an adorable photo of a baby, why don't we all just think: Awww! Nothing more, nothing less. If it's a baby with a bottle: Awww!; not: Is that baby being fed formula? If it's a baby in a bed: Awww!; not: Is that baby cosleeping? And if it's an adorable little boy in heels: Awww! Because, I mean, seriously, Awww!
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Do you feel judged as a mom? And, um, how cute is Celine Dion's little boy?
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My now 3 yr old loved dresing up in his sisters dresses and my heals and even liked having his nails and a dab of make-up when we was 2. He will not do any of them besides wear my heals. He likes the soundit makes on the kitchen floor.
My boys use to put my shoes on and they laugh cause it made noise when they walked and i had some platform flip flops so they like those cause they made them taller and they use to put my husband boots on also, They use to like to picking my nail polish color cause the colors were pretty. People need to chill! both boys are now older and the two are not gay and if they were, they are still my kids and it's none of anybody business. Let kids be kids !
Lets hope that truthbytold is NOT a parent. Kids only become crack heads when they have parents like her/him/it
I do have to say, many of those who believe in a god judge way more then anyone I know and aren't they taught by their god not to judge?
Our son is straight and he walks in heels better than either of his sisters. Even if he were gay we would love him just the same, because that would be the LEAST important thing about him. The MOST important things about kids and their characters are as follow: kindness, honesty, compassion, a good work ethic, a positive outlook and a thirst for knowledge. Who they want to pair up with does not matter as long as the person they pair up with makes them happy.
someone forgot to take their meds!
He's too cute. Kids are only little for such a short time that you need to enjoy all thier funny ways.
@truthbetold- are you for real? I played with matchbox cars, G.I. Joes and nerf guns when I was little. I like Star Wars, Star Trek and Transformers. Does that make me a guy? No it doesn't. Everyone is different and perferct in thier own way.


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Potassium (K) in Blood
Test Overview
A potassium test checks how much potassium is in the blood. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Potassium is also important in how nerves and muscles work.
Potassium levels often change with sodium levels. When sodium levels go up, potassium levels go down, and when sodium levels go down, potassium levels go up. Potassium levels are also affected by a hormone called aldosterone, which is made by the adrenal glands.
Potassium levels can be affected by how the kidneys are working, the blood pH, the amount of potassium you eat, the hormone levels in your body, severe vomiting, and taking certain medicines, including potassium supplements. Certain cancer treatments that destroy cancer cells can also make potassium levels high.
Many foods are rich in potassium, including scallops, potatoes, figs, bananas, prune juice, orange juice, and squash. A balanced diet has enough potassium for the body's needs. But potassium is passed in the urine even if the level in the blood is low so the level of potassium in the body can get lower.
A potassium level that is too high or too low can be serious. Abnormal potassium levels may cause symptoms such as muscle cramps or weakness, nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, dehydration, low blood pressure, confusion, irritability, paralysis, and changes in heart rhythm.
Other electrolytes, such as sodium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, and phosphate, may be checked in a blood sample at the same time as a blood test for potassium.
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A blood test to check potassium is done to:
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You do not need to do anything before having this test.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form(What is a PDF document?).
How It Is Done
The health professional drawing blood will:
How It Feels
The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic band is wrapped around your upper arm. It may feel tight. You may feel nothing at all from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch.
There is very little chance of a problem from having blood sample taken from a vein.
A potassium test checks how much potassium is in the blood. Potassium is an electrolyte and mineral.
The normal values listed here-called a reference range-are just a guide. These ranges vary from lab to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should contain the range your lab uses. Also, your doctor will evaluate your results based on your health and other factors. This means that a value that falls outside the normal values listed here may still be normal for you or your lab.
Blood potassium levels also vary with age.
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Summary of the Minutes of the 7th Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel
The 7th Meeting of the STRP was held in Gland, Switzerland, 22-23 April 1997. The minutes of the meeting have been rearranged from strictly chronological order to the order of the agenda items. This is a summary, also available in French and Spanish, of the full minutes of the meeting. -- Web Editor.
|Africa: Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu, Ghana (chair)
|Antonio Carlos Diegues, Brazil
|Asia: Makoto Komoda, Japan
|Bronwen Golder, WWF
|Alternate: Chaman Lal Trisal, India
|Rick van Dam, Australia
|Eastern Europe: Mihály Végh, Hungary
|(EWS workshop only)
|Neotropics: Roberto Schlatter, Chile
|Donald Baird, United Kingdom
|Alternate: Peter Bacon, Trinidad +Tobago
|Douglas Holdway, United Kingdom
|North America: Mauricio Cervantes Abrego,
|Oceania: Keith Thompson, New Zealand
|Bill Phillips, Deputy Secretary General
|Alternate: Max Finlayson, Australia
|Montserrat Carbonell, R.C. for Neotropics
|W. Europe: François Letourneux, France
|Rebecca DCruz, R.C. for Asia
|Tim Jones, Regional Coordinator for Europe
|Anada Tiéga, R.C. for Africa
|BirdLife International: John OSullivan
|Dwight Peck, rapporteur
|BirdLife International: David Pritchard
|Annette Pavlic, Small Grants Fund
|IUCN: Jean-Yves Pirot
|Jamshed Kazi, Intern for Asia
|Wetlands International - AEME: Scott Frazier
|Maryse Mahy, Intern for Europe
|Wetlands International: Nick Davidson
|Raquel Siguenza, Intern for the Neotropics
|WWF International: Elizabeth Salter, UK
|Ahoua Traore, Intern for Africa
Photographs of the STRP7 participants and the reception afterward
AGENDA ITEM #1: Adoption of the agenda
AGENDA ITEM #2: Introduction to the work of the 7th STRP
After a brief discussion of the present role of the Ramsar Convention in the global water debate, it was indicated that the STRP7 meeting must determine what Draft Decisions will be required for the SC meeting in October, to be finalized by the end of August.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Restoration and Rehabilitation of Wetlands
Following a presentation of the work since STRP6 on this issue, discussion ensued about what outputs will be required for COP7 (including a Draft Decision, guidelines and principles on R/R, case studies, and methodologies) and how they can most efficiently be produced. It was suggested that a Scheme be made showing the relations between R/R and other wise use concerns (e.g., ecological character, management planning, monitoring procedures, economic valuation, etc.).
Decision STRP 7.1: The Panel requested that Mr Végh and the Bureau take the lead in preparing a more detailed Draft Decision on restoration and rehabilitation which takes into account the meetings remarks and incorporates cross-references to illustrate the position of R/R within the system of other Ramsar tools to be completed in first draft by 31 May for discussion at the Riga Pan-European Meeting (3-6 June), with later drafts to be discussed at other Regional Meetings if possible. The Annex to the Decision should use Mr Véghs agenda paper as an introduction, incorporate further input from the Restoration Specialist Group on methods and approaches, and include lists of information sources, databases, and addresses, perhaps with creation of a Web page of links to be completed by the end of August. For the case studies, a standard format and selection criteria should be developed by the Bureau, with help from the STRP and the Wetlands International Specialist Group, which will also be asked to clarify definitions to be completed by November 1998. The Scheme or Flowchart of relationships among Ramsar tools should be developed by the Bureau.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Ecological Character of Wetlands
The Panel received a report on the experts workshop on Early Warning Systems for Change in the Ecological Character of Wetlands, which was held on the two days prior to STRP7. The workshops conclusions chiefly concerned revisions called for in the agenda paper and continued debate on the definitions of "ecological character" and "change in ecological character". After discussion of EWS and Wetland Risk Assessment, the STRP heard a report on a study of the adequacy of the existing Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS) for providing baseline data for monitoring change in ecological character; this concluded that, although adequate for its intended purpose, the RIS is unsuitable for providing baseline data for detecting changes in ecological character.
Decision STRP 7.2: It was agreed that the idea of using the RIS to gather baseline monitoring data should be abandoned. The notion of ecological character has evolved and should be seen as part of the management planning process rather than as Database-related.
Decision STRP 7.3: After extensive discussions, the STRP determined to recommend the following definitions to the Standing Committee:
"Ecological Character: The sum of the biological, physical, and chemical components of the wetland ecosystem, and their interactions which maintain the wetland and its products, functions, and attributes."
"Change in Ecological Character: The impairment or imbalance in any biological, physical, or chemical components of the ecosystem, or in their interactions which maintain the wetland and its products, functions, and attributes."
Decision STRP 7.4: The STRP requested Max Finlayson and his institution to take the lead in developing a technical document on the use of monitoring data in making management decisions, for presentation to COP7 as an info document. A Draft Decision will also be prepared with assistance from the Bureau.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Management Planning Guidelines
The STRP received the conclusions of both the first survey and the follow-up questionnaire on the Ramsar Management Planning Guidelines. It was concluded that the MPG remain relevant but that there is a need to elaborate them with additional guidance in light of issues raised in the follow-up questionnaire. The meeting moved further toward the view that case studies on various issues should be merged into one compendium, and support was increasing for a Scheme showing interlinks amongst all the Conventions tools, one that would be capable of showing COP7 how all the Conventions fundamental building blocks work together.
Decision STRP 7.5: The STRP agreed to prepare a brief report for the Standing Committee on the findings of the two questionnaires on the Ramsar Management Planning Guidelines and delegated drafting this to Drs Komoda and Schlatter by the end of August. By the same deadline, the Bureau and Drs Komoda and Schlatter will prepare a Draft Decision for COP7 which will create links with other Ramsar issues and recommend retaining the current MPG, with the adoption of an annex to the Draft Decision which will provide additional guidance based on issues identified in the follow-up questionnaire; a first draft will be circulated to the STRP for comment. The annex will take the form of a "lessons learned" paper and provide guidelines for implementing key aspects of the MPG, and experts (such as Mike Alexander) will be invited to assist. The draft annex should be circulated for comment to selected respondents to the follow-up questionnaire and finalized by the end of August. Concerning the requested case studies, the Bureau should review all the calls for case studies emerging from COP6 and the Strategic Plan and identify existing case studies that illustrate a number of wise use concepts. This combined set of case studies will be prepared by the end of 1998 and presented to COP7 as an information document.
AGENDA ITEM #6: Criteria for Identifying Wetlands of International Importance
The STRP received the Standing Committees request that the question of new Criteria be reopened, especially with regard to human uses and cultural values and benefits. After considerable discussion of the merits of the issue, including comments by two invited experts, the Panel concluded that human use values should be addressed in the context of the Wise Use Principles and the Management Planning Guidelines, and that the Criteria for Identification should remain based on natural science values.
Decision STRP 7.6: The STRP expressed the desire not to spend any more time in discussion of new criteria based on human uses of wetlands, preferring to focus on a serious look at wise use concepts. The STRP requested Bronwen Golder to present a written summary of her valuable presentation before the end of the week (appendix I).
Following up on call from STRP6 and SC20 for a reorganization of the existing Criteria into two broad categories, the Panel discussed amendments to the Bureaus proposed new wording of the criteria based on 1) representativeness or uniqueness, and 2) biodiversity, with subsets on species, waterbirds, and fish. The Panel felt that there will be no time to consider the inclusion of other taxonomic groups before COP7, and also called for improved Guidelines to be drafted by a working group.
Decision STRP 7.7: The STRP decided to recommend to the SC the wording of the reorganized Criteria as provided by the drafting subcommittee (appendix II) and determined that a Working Group will draft new Guidelines which will include good definitions and a glossary, a note on endemism, and full cross-references to other tools and issues within the Convention. The Working Group on Criteria Guidelines will consist of Peter Bacon, Bill Phillips, Scott Frazier, and Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu, and will ask Mike Acreman to participate especially on hydrological issues; the Group will work by correspondence and will circulate a first draft to the STRP for comment, with a final version ready for the SC by 31 August.
AGENDA ITEM #7: Strengthening Links with other Conventions
The Bureau provided background on the Bureaus cooperation with the CBD on inland water ecosystems and described the Bureaus Proposed Joint Work Plan outlining relevant activities (under way or planned soon), which has been issued as CBD COP4 Info Document #8.
AGENDA ITEM #8: Global Review of Wetland Resources
The Global Review project, funded in part by the UK and implemented by Wetlands International under contract from the Ramsar Convention, is intended to discover how much wetland there is and what state it is in, which entails identifying what information there is, where it is, and how good it is. Progress reports on relevant databases will be due soon. A draft report will be prepared for the IUCN Conference in Dakar, November 1998, then to the Bureau, then to COP7.
AGENDA ITEM #9: Toxic Chemicals
WWF briefed the Panel on current thinking about the threats of endocrine disrupters and other toxics and promised to fulfill the promise made at STRP6 to provide a Draft Decision and background report.
Decision STRP 7.8: The STRP formally acknowledged the work of the late Barbara Rutherford, who contributed valuable input to the STRP in the past, and expressed its sympathy to her family and friends. The STRP requested WWF to provide its background report and Draft Decision to the Bureau by the end of June, for circulation to the STRP for comments before finalization by the end of August. Ms Salter signified her willingness to meet that deadline.
AGENDA ITEM #10: Economic Valuation of Wetlands
The Bureau reported on planning for a COP7 Technical Session on tools for assessing and recognizing wetland values, and the Panel provided guidance on avoiding a restrictive focus on purely monetary measurements of value.
AGENDA ITEM #11: Environmental Impact Assessment
The Panel welcomed Mr Pritchards involvement with the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) and discussed ways in which cooperation with IAIA could benefit the Convention.
AGENDA ITEM #12: Ramsar Small Grants Fund
The STRP reviewed proposed forms for progress and final reports for SGF projects and discussed ways in which recipients might be induced to report more reliably. The present situation of the SGF for next year was reported.
AGENDA ITEM #13: Review of the Ramsar Database
The Panel heard Wetland Internationals report on the present state of the Ramsar Database and its planned products and reviewed the UKs position paper calling for changes in the Ramsar Information Sheet.
Decision STRP 7.9: The STRP determined that the Ramsar Information Sheet is satisfactory for its principal purpose at present (see Decision STRP 7.2). Noting the views of the UK, however, it was felt that the next STRP may wish to revisit the issue once the views of other CPs are known.
The STRP discussed the adequacy of the Ramsar Classification of Wetland Types, relative to its purposes, in light of a number of expressions of dissatisfaction with its scientific accuracy. Reference was made to the published work of the Semeniuks (Australia), which explicitly considers improved classification of inland and coastal wetlands in comparison with the Ramsar system.
Decision STRP 7.10: The STRP determined that the Ramsar Classification System serves the purposes for which it was created, but noted that there are other classifications in existence. The Panel urged the Bureau to draw attention to the work of the Semeniuks and keep in contact with them. If necessary, a second look will be taken at the Ramsar System at a later date to see whether modification is required. The STRP asked Messrs Thompson and Frazier to work together to see if a glossary can be provided.
AGENDA ITEM #14: Education and Public Awareness
The Panel heard the Bureaus report that a consultant has not yet been found to assist in developing a Ramsar communications strategy for discussion at COP7 and promised to forward suggestions.
AGENDA ITEM #15: The Montreux Record and Management Guidance Procedure
The Bureaus Regional Coordinators reported to the Panel on the progress made in executing the Management Guidance Procedure missions recommended by STRP6.
AGENDA ITEM #16: Any Other Business
The STRP members were invited to assist in the process of securing nominations for the next STRP to be chosen at COP7, and received a report on the progress of the Involving Local and Indigenous People project.
AGENDA ITEM #17: Next Meeting
Decision STRP 7.11: It was agreed that the present meetings minutes will be circulated to participants in draft form next week, with comments required within a week after that. It was also agreed that no more meetings will be needed before the next Standing Committee, since outstanding issues and required documents can be dealt with by correspondence.
AGENDA ITEM #18: Closing Remarks
Ms Ntiamoa-Baidu sincerely thanked the STRP members for their support over the years and congratulated them on having got through their full agenda. Mr Phillips on behalf of the Bureau thanked the members for their expert guidance and particularly thanked Ms Ntiamoa-Baidu for guiding the STRP process so ably.
Appendix I: Remarks by Bronwen Golder, WWF, on new Criteria for Identifying Wetlands of International Importance
Appendix II: Recommended wording for a reorganization of the Criteria for Identifying Wetlands of International Importance


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"Looks about right," he said playfully. "Glad my name's not on it."
It's unusual that it's not. Since he's been at Georgia, Long has had two back surgeries and at least another half-dozen twists and sprains. As a result, he has reached his junior year having played in just three games, including this past Saturday's opener.
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September 5th, 2012
8:55 pm
can't have enough OLinemen. hope they all can go
September 5th, 2012
8:57 pm
September 5th, 2012
8:57 pm
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September 5th, 2012
9:05 pm
[...] Notebook: Austin Long eager to play a major role on O-line [...]
September 5th, 2012
9:06 pm
Hopefully everyone will be healthy. Those are the things we can't control. The knuckleheadedness that gets suspensions are the things we should handle. Me over team doesn't lead to victories. Ready to welcome those tigers to ols man football. Smashmouth! GATA
September 5th, 2012
9:21 pm
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September 5th, 2012
9:24 pm
Any update on K Houston??? Do you think this would have lingered this long @ AL or LSU???
September 5th, 2012
9:33 pm
Good to hear Austin Long might finally catch a break. Poor kid's been through a lot. I'd love to see him come in and make a difference for this team.
September 5th, 2012
9:33 pm
You gotta love Boo Malcome saying it doesn't matter whether you start, it's what you do with your playing time. He and Richard Samuel are true team players. If we're lucky, the freshmen will follow their example.
September 5th, 2012
10:00 pm
Just block somebody for a change….
I just don't understand how a program like Georgia's doesn't have enough offensive linemen. There is just no excuse for it.
Someone please explain to me why we always have this problem. We should be loaded every year!
September 5th, 2012
10:35 pm
6′2″ 228… QB James Franklin ..I'm a little nervous…. I hope our offense can sustain some drives and keep the spread on the sideline.5 I'd like to see us use clock on offense and try to win time of possession and field position. If our defense gets gassed it could really be tough. I think we move the ball well and score points against their D. I'm also thinking our D can stop them enough, but we gotta keep them by the Gatorade as much as possible. It's a tough a
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September 5th, 2012
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September 5th, 2012
9:24 pm
Any update on K Houston??? Do you think this would have lingered this long @ AL or LSU???
Black Helicopters ….wow another " I or We are a Victim"
September 5th, 2012
10:50 pm
the bulldawg nation wants rambo and the tree and sanders in that game this is a very important game we need this win lets go richt turn the dawgs loose
September 5th, 2012
11:24 pm
The last paragraph is one of the biggest sources of frustration. Only USC has more players on NFL rosters, yet we don't have that much to show for it as a program. I'd like to see some reporter ask our coaches about that — 35 NFL players from UGA, yet several disappointing years. When will the Dawgs OVER-achieve for a change…!?!???
Good luck to Austin Long — he deserves a good break for a change…… GO DAWGS!
September 5th, 2012
11:50 pm
Once James Franklin gets planted like a daisy a few times, we will see how well his surgically repaired shoulder holds up. He had an easy game against SELouisiana. If he thinks Jarvis Jones, Arby, Garrison and Corn are going to take it easy on him, he's got another thing coming. I hope we are able to keep the penalties to a minimum like last Sat. 5 for 22 yrds. We need someone to "spy" on Franklin, to keep him from running much. If UGA can get to him and "hit" him a few times, he may not try to run as much…
September 5th, 2012
11:51 pm
Show the kitties what real "old man" football in the good ole SEC is all about! This is a golden opportunity to shine real big and make us all proud! Just remember, kitties don't ever best dogs! Don't bruise'em up too bad, just beat the crap outta them! GO DAWGS!!
September 6th, 2012
1:18 am
Georgia will win this game physically and on the scoreboard. UGA undefeated on October 6th in Columbia will be for the SEC East title. Period. Sorry 'bout that UT and UF fans.
September 6th, 2012
6:25 am
I see that the 'Dawgs have not forgotten the Bull! ;>)
September 6th, 2012
6:34 am
We ain't got nobody named Bubba, and we ain't got nobody who has to be weighed down at the stockyard, so I guess we ain't got no chance…. ;>)
September 6th, 2012
6:56 am
Go Dawgs rotate the great R.B.s and RUN the ball and run the clock… Grantham's defense will give us field position… contain their Q.B… Tree will play in the 2nd half ?? it will be tough UGA only a 3 point favorite !
September 6th, 2012
7:58 am
Great news about MM and JT. I hope our recruiters are handing out that stat about players in the NFL at every visit.
September 6th, 2012
8:53 am
The more I have watched CornWash the last 3 years, the less I am impressed….this guy has all the physical tools to totally Dominate and ends games with 4 tackles, 1 TFL and usually doesn't have a sack…and he goes against the traditionally weaker RT on most occasions….I hope he proves me wrong, but Jordan Jenkins played better than him Saturday and would have had a Sack beating the left tackle on the 19yd TD but the OL for Buffalo turned and Horse collared him with both hands right in front of the Ref, who was watching 5 feet away….No Flag…Come on CornWash….Prove me wrong…2.5 sacks this saturday….Bulldawg Nation Needs U!!!!
September 6th, 2012
9:00 am
Coach Bobo,
The best way to keep Missouri from scoring will be to keep James Franklin off the field. This means you need to try harder to keep your offense on the field a little longer. You have a better running game to work with this year. I suggest you use it. IF we get into a "shootout", we may regret it ! Controling the clock is something you can improve upon. Have fun and have a great game Coach…
September 6th, 2012
9:09 am
I want to know how after 2.5 years, an unacceptable amount of PED's can still be in Kolton Houstons system.
That I do not get!!!!!!!!!! Chip you have anything on this?????????
September 6th, 2012
9:40 am
@ 53…..who is your team?
September 6th, 2012
9:46 am
Here are my predictions for my 2 top teams;
UF 30 Tx A&M 24 Jeff Driskel takes over the Gator offense.
UGA 37 Mizzou 27 UGA offense has a field day with weak Mizzou D.
September 6th, 2012
9:49 am
How in the world can you have a half arrest? Troll.
September 6th, 2012
9:54 am
Ok well lets see what we do this week with the suspensions and injuries and playing away. If our DAWGS can pull together this weekend and get a win, I think it would boost the guys' cionfidence. The talent is there, can they play together and overcome slight adversity "arrest, suspensions etc."? I do appreciate how the smack talk by Mizz was ignored, basically we will settle this on the field. Like that, and for the RB's, don't care who starts, just show what you got when you get the chance, wanna help us win, thats a different mentality than what we have seen in the past. This may be premature, sounds like these guys care more about the TEAM than themselves individually!!! If so, could be very dangerous for other teams! Last week was not at times pretty but it was a win, not all scheduled games of that caliber team are blow outs and it is hard to get up for a team like that. This is a mch bigger game and the players know that. GO DAWGS, make yourselves proud!
September 6th, 2012
9:57 am
Auburn, Alabama, LSU, Tennessee, USCe, UGA? Sounds like someone just made up a number, because it is never documented.
Could it possibly be a non-SEC fan jealous of our conference?
September 6th, 2012
10:21 am
I'm slowly starting to get excited. Mizzou is running their mouths… our boys are getting healthy… I was worried about this game, and I still am. But we might just take these new boys to SEChool.
September 6th, 2012
10:23 am
"Any update on K Houston??? Do you think this would have lingered this long @ AL or LSU???"
AL or LSU would of replaced Houston by now and it wouldn't be a story.
September 6th, 2012
10:33 am
I can't get the Colorado loss out of my mind when I think about this game for some reason.
September 6th, 2012
11:13 am
I hear ya insider, although the Okie Lite game keeps popping into my head – first game in their sparkling new stadium, etc… They were jacked for that game.
September 6th, 2012
11:22 am
UGA Insider. Feel same way. Old habits die hard these days w/the dawgs on the road. would feel more comfortable if dawgs were full strength. MO's offense and home field advantage plus 1st sec game for them have mojo on their side. Dawgs will need to bring their A game otherwise its CO all over again.
September 6th, 2012
11:27 am
the main concern coming out of the Buffalo game was that their "slow" QB ran like crazy against us. That's where we miss Tree. Coach Richt: Set Tree Free
September 6th, 2012
11:30 am
@ DieHard- I cant remember exactly which year it was during Donnan's tenure, but he did not recruit one single O lineman that year… I still think that has snake bit us even 12 years later…
September 6th, 2012
11:34 am
@ UGA Insider- I was thinking the Ok State game….
September 6th, 2012
11:46 am
Okie State was hot and humid and during the daytime… This game will be cool and played at night on turf. Mizzou will even be dressed like Colorado. I'm starting to get nervous.
September 6th, 2012
12:37 pm
Where is Ray Drew? I didnt hear anything from him against Buffalo and his name never seem to come up when talking about making contributions. Is he hurt?
September 6th, 2012
1:02 pm
Getting MM back this week is huge. Here's hoping he locks down one side of the field.
September 6th, 2012
1:09 pm
Richt was quoted as saying: "They were working hard out there from the time we started special teams…." Who would've thought the Dogs practiced special teams plays?
September 6th, 2012
1:14 pm
Bobo needs to help the defense with more of a power running game. Period. Quit with the hurry up, quit passing on every first down, so the defense has at least 5 minutes of rest even on a 3 and out!
September 6th, 2012
1:34 pm
Austin Long is a high character young man from an excellent family. His father played in the NFL so he has the pedigree. Once he gets that starting RT job, he will keep it for the rest of this year and next year and he will keep Murray safe from the right side.
September 6th, 2012
1:42 pm
I think Grantham might have to actually dial up a blitz this week.
September 6th, 2012
3:21 pm
it's really a cool test for UGA Dawgs and Fla. Gators.. playing new teams on the road.. it should be very interesting ( close ).. I'm hoping for some creative play calling from Richt/BoBo ?? scrambling Q.B. will be a challenge for Grantham.. Go Dawgs!!!
September 6th, 2012
3:42 pm
Since Gators vs.Aggies has been brought up, I don't mind telling Florida how to beat aTm: merely play two halves. The Team of Twelve always fold up their pup tent after halftime (while waving white hankies).
September 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
@Larry… Nice to see new SEC fans making their way around. Good luck on Saturday night and hope to see you back on Sunday!
September 6th, 2012
9:37 pm
Hey all you nattering nabobs…quit ya bitchin.
September 7th, 2012
11:02 am
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The US version of Harry Potter is surprisingly short.
I've been laughing at this for like half an hour cause when Harry fires the gun it looks like he's saying "BAM!"
Bam! Omg I'm dying
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World Wetlands Day in India
Organized by
Rajputana Society of Natural History (RSNH), Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
in collaboration with
Government Womens' Polytechnic College (WPC), Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur (SBBJ), Zonal Office, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
10.30 am - 10.35 am Lightening of lamp: Ms. Medha Vaish, Acting Principal & Head of Department, Textile Designing, Govt. Womens' Polytechnic College
10.35 am - 10.40 am Welcome speech: Ms Sakina Kadar, 2nd Year Interior Decoration, Govt. Womens' Polytechnic College
10.40 am - 11.50 am Lecture on role of SBBJ in assisting mass awareness programs: Ms. Preeti Murdia, SBBJ
10.50 am - 11.00 am Introduction of WWD '07: S. P. Mehra, Project Officer, WWF-India
11.00 am - 11.45 pm Lecture by Guest Speaker: Prof. Kamal Kapoor
11.45 am - 12.15 pm Slide Show by S. P. Mehra, Project Officer, WWF-India
12.15 am - 12.20 pm Movie Flash of WWD '07
12.20 pm - 01.20 pm Open Interaction Session
01. 20 pm - 01.30 pm Vote of thanks: Ms. Vinay Mehra, Rajputana Society of Natural History
11.00 am - 01.30 pm Exhibition
Program was anchored by Mrs. Sarita Mehra, Guest Faculty, Environmental Sciences, WPC. She is also a Researcher working on the aspects of threatened avifauna of southern Rajasthan.
Rajputana Society of Natural History (Registered NGO) has organized WWD'07 in the "CITY OF LAKES"-Udaipur, Rajasthan, India in collaboration with Government Women's Polytechnic College and State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur (Nationalized Bank).
The program started at 10.30 am with the lightening of lamp of Goddess Saraswati by Mrs Medha Vaish (Acting Principal & HOD, Textile Designing, WPC). Ms. Sakina Kadar (2nd year student, WPC) welcomed all the guests and nature lovers and briefed the work of the students of 2nd year of WPC on different wetland themes. The work was displayed in form of posters (group wise description of different themes is given below).
Mrs. Preeti Murdia (Asstt. Manager, SBBJ) first briefed the role of financial sector in awareness programs. As the representative of the supporting organization SBBJ, she narrated role of SBBJ for environmental works and assured to continue assistance for such awareness programs. Further, she added different modes of financial support by SBBJ for the youth and educators/ professionals in form of loans or grants for their proposals after reviewing. Being the birdwatcher, she shared her experiences/knowledge and discussed the probable reasons for declining waterfowl population in the city lakes of Udaipur.
Mr. Satya Prakash Mehra (Project Officer, WWF-India and Research Scholar) delivered the lecture on the importance of WWD and historical perspectives of Ramsar Convention. He also explained the importance of WWD' 07 theme, "Wetlands and Fisheries" in light of the local concern. The role of WWF-India in the conservation of wetlands of country was also briefed by him.
The Guest Speaker Professor Kamal Kapoor also delivered the lecture on the importance of wetlands and fisheries in the tribal belt of Rajasthan (the southern part of Rajasthan which includes Banswara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Sirohi and Udaipur). He presented the statistical account of fish production from the lakes of Udaipur and the dependency of tribal community on the fisheries. He stated that the demand of fresh water fish species of Jaisamand Lake (one of the biggest artificial lake of India) is all over the Indian subcontinent.
Mr. Satya Prakash Mehra presented the problems and issues of the lakes/ wetlands of Udaipur through slide show. In his slides he covered the pollution problems of lakes of Udaipur which are generally overlooked by the common man. Through the movie of WWF-India on the wetland conservation program of Ladakh, he explained the work of WWF-India in southern belt of Rajasthan.
The flash movie of WWD'07 has also been shown to the audience depicting the facts of wetlands and fisheries all over the world.
In the open interactive session the queries of the audience were answered by Prof. Kapoor and Mr. S. P. Mehra.
On behalf of the RSNH Mrs. Vinay Mehra, Vice-President, RSNH delivered the vote of thanks to all the supporting agencies, speakers and the participants of the program. Thanks to Mrs. Sangeeta Saxena, Principal, WPC for granting permission for organizing program at their College and Mrs. Medha Vaish, Acting Principal for her presence in the program. She equally acknowledged Mr. M. I. Dholakia, DGM, SBBJ for their approval to support the program and Mrs Preeti Murida, SBBJ; Mr. S. P. Mehra, Project Officer, WWF-India and Prof. Kamal Kapoor for their expertise inputs in the program. She appreciated the effort of students of 2nd year and their Guide Mrs. Sarita Mehra for their work on environmental issues related to wetlands of Udaipur due to which the program was incomplete. Finally, thanks has been conveyed to Mr. Abhay Singh (Computer Faculty, WPC) and all the staff members of WPC for their coordination.
The poster exhibition was the main focus of WWD'07 program. As a subject, Environmental Sciences has been recently introduced in the syllabi of this College. The students of 2nd year under the guidance of Mrs. Sarita Mehra (Guest Teacher, Environmental Science), visited wetlands of the City during their excursions. The observations were compiled in form of posters. These posters were displayed during WWD'07 program. The exhibition highlighted the issues of concerns for the wetlands of Udaipur along with other environmental problems. The posters were prepared in groups by the students. The main themes along with the names of leader of group are summarized below:
1. Sakina Kadar Rasiya, Aarati Bhatnagar & group: Rain water harvesting in the urban areas
2. Nahid, Sujata & group: Impacts of acid rain on ground water
3. Nidhi Sisodia & group: Sewage problem in urban area
4. Seema Tak & group: Eutrophication in Udaipur lakes
5. Sunayana Pareek & group: Collage highlighting various environmental issues of City
6. Monika Mehta & group: Collage highlighting vehicular pollution
7. Ankita, Monika & group: Cultural pollution of Udaipur lakes
8. Sonu, Mamta & group: Pollution by Zinc Smelter and its control
9. Renuka & group: Role of individual in controlling pollution
10. Divya & group: Painting showing waterfowls in lakes of Udaipur: Present & Past situation
11. Gayatri & group: After effects of flood in Udaipur


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New boss ready for first game in charge versus Liverpool.
Andy Spence says he is eagerly anticipating the new season on the eve of Everton Ladies' Merseyside derby opener.
With last weekend's FA Cup tie at Oxford United postponed, the Blues tackle rivals Liverpool in the Continental Cup at Halton Stadium on Saturday (7.15pm kick-off) - their first competitive game of the campaign.
And having taken over from long-serving manager Mo Marley at the end of last season, Spence admits he is keen to start his reign with a win.
"It's a really exciting game to open up with," he said. "The players were really looking forward to getting back into competitive action last week, but no extra motivation is needed when it's a derby game. Both the players and myself are really looking forward to it."
Much has been made of players crossing Stanley Park in the past few months. Spence recruited twin sisters Kelly and Vicky Jones, while the likes of Natasha Dowie and Fara Williams opted for the fresh challenge of lifting a new-look Liverpool.
The moves add extra spice to the contest, which will be shown live on ESPN, but Spence says his side are equipped to deal with foes new and old.
He said: "There's a number of our former players who are now at Liverpool and vice-versa. Our girls will have worked with them, trained with them and played against them hundreds of times so there won't be any secrets from that point of view.
"They'll know what they're up against. We've done our preparation regardless. I'm sure there'll be plenty of banter after the game and there's a lot of good qualities in both sides so we just hope it'll be an entertaining game for the fans."
With players fresh from international duty - three of which helped lift the Cyprus Cup with England last week - the Blues are ready and raring to go as they prepare to compete for more silverware on three fronts.
"The spirit's been a really good feature of the pre-season," said Spence.
"There's been a lot of positivity amongst the group of players that we now have and that's contributed to a good pre-season. The girls who have gone away on international duty have got games under their belts - and the seniors have come back with a tournament win too, which is always good.
"So we hope they'll be able to harness that good vibe and now put their performances into the Everton games."
The derby kicks-off at 7.30pm at Halton Stadium, which is where Liverpool Ladies will be playing their home games this season. Admission on the day of the game is priced at just £5 for adults and £2 for concessions.
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"With MathWorks tools, we achieved three times the efficiency in our design process."
Liu Xin, IDT-Newave
IDT-Newave in Shanghai, China is enabling telecommunications equipment manufacturers to provide a more effective network by delivering sophisticated mixed-signal semiconductors. The company uses MathWorks tools for Model-Based Design to streamline their system-level design flow and reduce development time.
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Engineers used the test harness to verify the behavioral model and the RTL implementation.
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Using Simulink, engineers designed an optimal line equalizer architecture and determined that the analog circuit design had too much noise. The system designers worked with the circuit designers to reduce the noise by ensuring an appropriate equalizer gain.
They modeled the line equalizer and cable using MATLAB, DSP System Toolbox, and Communications System Toolbox™.
Using a combination of Simulink and Verilog, IDT-Newave analyzed mixed-signal simulations and implemented the prototype algorithm. They converted the Verilog model into a Simulink model using S-functions and identified the algorithm flaw as a finite state machine error.
"The circuit design and verification teams were stuck, and couldn't find a solution to the problem," explains Liu. "MathWorks tools played a decisive role in identifying fatal tuning logic errors by providing an interactive simulation environment that enabled us to easily change simulation conditions and log data. This greatly aided the debugging process."
IDT-Newave designed an entire family of line equalizer products that are successfully selling today. They are using MathWorks tools to improve the design of future versions of the product.
With MATLAB and Simulink, IDT-Newave designed digital signals for SONET/SDH systems and mixed-signal PLLs for PC clocks between 40 and 100 picoseconds of jitter.
"In just one month, our system-level engineers and circuit designers determined optimal jitter performance with PLLs designed with MathWorks tools," says Liu.
They used MATLAB and Control System Toolbox™ to design the PLL system model. They ported the model to Simulink to run system simulations.
Using MATLAB and Control System Toolbox, system designers analyzed the interaction between the loop and phase margins to ensure stability under adverse conditions and power, voltage, and temperature variations.
They worked with circuit designers to run behavioral simulations and determine the impact of power loss noises in the circuit-level model.
"Before, running circuit-level simulations to identify the impact of the phase noise took four days," explains Liu. "Using a unified PLL design and analysis approach with MathWorks tools enabled us to reduce that time to a half day or even less."
They designed and implemented the PLL tuning and filtering algorithms with MATLAB and Simulink.
"MATLAB and Simulink helped us obtain a complete view of the output jitter and analysis and jitter margin of the closed-loop system," says Liu.
IDT-Newave is using MATLAB to develop algorithms for high-speed serial transmission, which will help them develop cutting-edge, gigabit data-transceiver products.
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All Blog Posts Tagged 'Cheatham' - Home Energy Pros 2014-09-24T00:31:35Z http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profiles/blog/feed?tag=Cheatham&xn_auth=no 9 Questions about Green Building Litigation tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-07-25:6069565:BlogPost:50204 2011-07-25T14:37:39.000Z Leah Thayer http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/LeahThayer
I published this Q&A with Chris Cheatham on daily5REMODEL this morning. Click here for the original article, along with comments. -- Leah Thayer

 Chris Cheatham…

I published this Q&A with Chris Cheatham on daily5REMODEL this morning. Click here for the original article, along with comments. -- Leah Thayer

Chris Cheatham is a construction attorney in Washington D.C. and a principal at the Law Office of Christopher W. Cheatham LLP.

Chris is a LEED Accredited Professional and has advised numerous companies regarding green building and renewable energy risks and contracts. He is also a frequent speaker for private companies, public agencies, associations and groups on the topic of green building risk management, as well as the publisher of Green Building Law Update and Blueprint Claims Blog.

d5R: When did you coin the term LEEDigation?

Chris Cheatham: I will always remember the moment. It was spring 2009, and I was tying my tie in preparation for my grandfather's funeral. My mind was wandering, probably because I didn't want to think about the task at hand. Suddenly, the word just popped in my head and I knew I had something. I bet that's not the answer you were expecting!

Here's my first blog post about the concept. It was amazing to see the word appear in ENR a few years later.

d5R: At the time, did you anticipate an increase in litigation involving USGBC's LEED program specifically, or regarding green building certifications generally?

CC: I always anticipated an increase in litigation involving the LEED program because it had such a large market share. But there is no reason the use of other certification systems could not result in the same type of liabilities and lawsuits.

d5R: Has that happened? If so, mainly in commercial development, or in residential as well?

CC: There has been very little pure LEEDigation -- i.e. disputes involving certification. It's important to remember that construction litigation takes many years to develop (usually five to 10 years). LEED Certification did not hit critical mass until 2007-2008. We are just now starting to see some examples of LEEDigation emerge and I expect this trend to continue.

d5R: I understand that green building disputes sometimes stem from a project's failure to get an anticipated level of certification. Please provide an example.

CC: I think your readers would be interested in the Bain v. Vertex Architects case. According to attorney Stephen Del Percio, a homeowner filed the lawsuit in part because the architect "failed to pursue and obtain for the Project certification from the USGBC LEED for Homes Program." I would suggest reading Del Percio's entry regarding this lawsuit:

d5R: You have cited construction defects as another source of green building litigation. How is this risk different with "green" projects and products than with any construction projects and/or products?

CC: Frankly, construction defects on green building projects are the same as construction defects on standard projects in that the causes are the same. Construction defects occur when inappropriate materials are used, or the design or construction is not properly completed.

Green buildings do create additional risk for construction defects because new or untested green products are often incorporated and anything new or untested has a higher likelihood of failure. Other times, designers or builders may not have experience with green buildings and problems occur as a result.

d5R: In the residential realm, a lot of builders and remodelers make green claims about their projects -- e.g., energy-efficiency, sustainable materials, waste-management, etc. -- but their projects do not necessarily have green certifications. Are they thus exempt from green building litigation?

CC: Absolutely not. If anything residential builders and remodelers face more liability arising from "green" claims. Most states have enacted a Consumer Protection Act that makes it easier for homeowners to bring lawsuits if they are confused by a contractor's claims. If residential contractors make promises about energy efficiency, materials or waste management, and fail to deliver, they could face liability under these Consumer Protection Acts.

d5R: So, setting LEEDigation aside, what types of risk-management strategies should remodeling contractors and design professionals practice when it comes to green building?

CC: First, I would avoid making energy-efficiency guarantees. Contractors do not control how a home will be used. If the homeowner leaves windows open, and the home is an energy hog, what is the contractor going to do?

Second, using new or untested products can create problems down the road. For example, the Cheaspeake Bay Foundation built the first LEED Platinum building in 2000 and incorporated exposed wood products treated by a fairly new, environmentally-friendly preservative. The building is now reportedly at risk of collapsing because the wood rotted.

Finally, contractors should avoid making promises tied to rebates or incentives provided by federal, state or local governments. If the government entity fails to deliver the incentives, the contractor could be on the hook. In Washington, D.C., this scenario arose after the city reneged on solar rebates to residents.

d5R: What about contracts? I recently asked a green remodeler if his contracts have any language that speaks to the company's commitment to green principles -- e.g., only low/no-VOC paints, locally sourced where possible, etc. His response: "No green language in contracts. That is dangerous territory." He said you can explain why. Why?

CC: I am not sure I agree with the green remodeler. When a customer expects a green home, I think it's important to clearly define the customer's expectations and document these expectations through a contract.

For example, if the homeowner expects LEED for Homes certification, then the two parties should have a clear discussion about what it means to get certification and what will be required to do so. The contractor should then explain the costs tied to certification and incorporate appropriate contract language.

d5R: A growing number of jurisdictions are now implementing green building codes. What should remodeling contractors and designers (and manufacturers, for that matter) be on the lookout for locally?

CC: Back in 2000, LEED certification was the new kid on the block. Now in 2011, LEED certification has widespread market penetration throughout the country.

I equate LEED certification in 2000 with green building codes now. The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) is currently under development. Despite the fact that it is in draft form, many jurisdictions have already adopted it as a "voluntary" code.

Green building codes mostly focus on commercial developments. But I think you will see a push for green building codes to expand to the residential sector very soon.

We are starting to cover green building codes more in Green Building Law Update. These new codes will shift the standard of care for contractors and designers alike. Hopefully, our readers will understand and address these new risks going forward.

Chris Cheatham, LEED AP, is a construction attorney in Washington D.C. and a principal at the Law Office of Christopher W. Cheatham LLP as well as the publisher of Green Building Law Update. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com


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A wallet was stolen from a car Wednesday in the first block of South Philadelphia Boulevard.
The sheriff's office and state police report:
John Goeller, 40, of the 3300 block of Cheverly Court, was charged Saturday with failing to appear in court for a case in which he was charged with driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while intoxicated, driving a vehicle not equipped with an ignition Interlock and driving with alcohol in his blood in violation of a license restriction.
David Alan Freed, 27, of the 2900 block of Harrogate Way, was arrested Sunday as a fugitive from Texas.
Roosevelt Aristilde, 27, of the 300 block of Fullerton Place, was charged Monday with resisting arrest and violating an ex parte order.
Camile White, 31, of the 300 block of Fullerton Place, was charged Monday with obstructing and hindering police and vandalism.
Brian Jackson, 41, of the 300 block of Forsythia Street, was charged Monday with violating an ex parte order.
A break-in was reported Wednesday in the 500 block of Kirkcaldy Way.
A theft was reported from a vehicle Thursday in the 200 block of Oak Leaf Circle.
A windshield was smashed in a car Monday in the 100 block of Waldon Road.
Two juveniles were shoplifting Monday in the 3400 block of Merchant Boulevard.
Someone was shooting a BB gun Monday in the 100 block of Waldon Road.
A theft was reported from a company vehicle Sunday in the 3000 block of Forsythia Court.
A vehicle was broken into Sunday in the 2600 block of Rhododendron Drive.
A window was egged Sunday in the 1200 block of Cheshire Lane.
Someone broke into a home in the 2700 block of Greene Road and stole money Wednesday.
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Samantha Olney, 18, of the 200 block of Bright Oaks Drive, was charged Thursday with possessing a drug other than marijuana.


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