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Sandwich brand, Sears, and Swatch launch campaigns.
Location-based marketing platform Scvngr today announced new brand partners in Subway, Sears, and Swatch. For Subway, it marks the first national campaign with a geo-social player involving a formal agreement.
"There is a chance that some Subway local [merchants] may be using some of the other services, but this is the first national endeavor," a Scvngr spokesperson explained.
Subway, based in Milford, CT, is using the mobile platform to promote adding avocado to its menu options. For an effort running until July 12, the retail chain will reward 25 Scvngr players with two free tickets to the Hollywood premiere of upcoming Warner Bros. film, The Green Lantern. In addition, other players will receive free tickets to see the flick in a local theater, as 1,200 total movie passes will be distributed.
Scvngr players can win the tickets by earning points with the following game-like activities:
- "Superhero Fuel" points will be rewarded to players who create their own sandwich with avocado as a central ingredient.
- "Quote It" points can be accrued by users expressing their favorite Green Lantern quote.
- "Flex for the Camera" points will be rewarded to those who take a photo of themselves next to a Subway logo, while flexing their muscles.
As part of the promotion, the geo-social users can watch an exclusive Green Lantern video and download wallpapers for their phone concerning the movie. While no announcement has been made, it appears that Subway has a cross-promotional agreement with Warner Bros. in the well-tested summertime tradition of integrated quick-serve-and-movie campaigns.
Sears Continues Geo-Social Experimentation, Swatch Dips Its Toe
A Sears campaign on Scvngr runs longer than Subway's, until Aug. 8, while the department store chain builds on its past location-based marketing tests via Facebook Places, Shopkick, and AT&T ShopAlerts. The retailer is offering shoe discounts to Scvngr players who check in at stores, complete challenges, and upload content to the app.
The challenges include: snapping a photo of sneakers/shoes; picking three sets of colorful footwear and taking a picture; and telling a brief story about where the player would like to walk to if she could go anywhere in the world.
Lastly, Swatch is using Scvngr to promote its "New Gent" watches line at five stores in New York City until July 6. Those who meet the so-called challenges will be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of the watches or a 13-inch laptop case.
Players are asked to take a photo of a watch in a Swatch shop that appears camouflaged against a wall or article of clothing. Also earning them points: solving the equation of the number of letters on the face of a watch at the 12 o'clock position minus the number of holes in the wristband times the number of hands on the watch; and, uploading the name of one of the sports watches.
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Ursinus College is offering its first large-scale Broadway musical show Feb. 26 through March 2, Wonderful Town, a 1953 Tony Award winner with music by Leonard Bernstein. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee only at 2 p.m. Read More
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Ursinus College is again teaming up with The Collegeville Economic Development Corp. (CEDC) to offer "Dinner & a Show" — a night on the town conveniently in and around town — with 15 local restaurants offering dinner specials to individuals attending the performances of The Ursinus College Dance Company. Read More
Q & A with Messiah Conductor; Tickets Now on Sale
The Ursinus College Choir and Meistersingers present George Frideric Handel's Messiah, a winter season tradition, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m., in Bomberger Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at www.ursinus.edu/tickets. A Q & A with conductor John French, Heefner Chair of Music, was featured in the magazine Collegeville Life. Read More
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Hunsburger Woods will be a greener place because students and campus volunteers have planted 480 trees to help reforest parts of the woods off Ninth Avenue in Collegeville. Read More
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Vitamin E oil: This common vitamin supplement can also be used directly in the vagina to increase lubrication and soothe the vaginal lining. Women can buy vitamin E oil capsules sold in most drug stores and crack open a capsule to get the oil.
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Now that we know that hormone replacement therapy does not protect against heart disease or stroke, it's time to fall back on some old standby treatments.
Statins: This powerful class of drugs reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood -- especially LDL, the "bad" cholesterol. Statins have also been found to reduce stroke, may reduce osteoporosis, and could be an adjunct treatment for cancer. A study in the July 6, 2002, issue of The Lancet found that the risk of heart-related deaths in 20,000 men and women (ages 40-80) was reduced by 18% among those who received statins. People who took statins were also 25% less likely to suffer a nonfatal heart attack or stroke or require bypass surgery. Statin use was also linked with 22% reduction of all strokes and 25% reduction in nonfatal strokes in another study published in the journal Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Blood pressure medications: Common blood pressure drugs such as ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers can effectively lower blood pressure, which is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. By decreasing the heart's workload, these drugs also seem to protect heart health in general. Ideal blood pressure is under 120/80. Risky levels are 140/90. Even if you're in the "high-normal" range, say 130/85, you should talk with your doctor about lifestyle changes or medications because you're at higher risk of heart attack or stroke, according to Suzanne Oparil, MD, a leading researcher and director of the Vascular Biology and Hypertension Program at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Soy protein: Studies of soy protein show varying results in reducing blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in postmenopausal women. Though at least one small study found reductions when patients ate natural soy, other studies did not show improvements from soy extracts. Researchers conclude that different proteins found in natural soy appear to interact with phytoestrogens -- plant estrogens -- to increase their cholesterol-lowering activity.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP/NewsChannel 5) - Many health departments in Tennessee have begun offering free flu shots in the hopes that more people will get vaccinated.
Some health departments began offering the free shots on Friday, including the Metro Nashville Public Health Department, following a request by Tennessee Health Commissioner, John Dreyzehner, MD, for county health departments to offer the vaccine at no charge.
Free flu shots are available on a walk-in basis from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday at all three Metro Public Health Department locations: East Health Center, 1015 East Trinity Lane; Lentz Health Center, 311 23rd Ave. North; and Woodbine Health Center, 224 Oriel Ave.
The number of flu cases has risen in the last few weeks, and the virus has killed 12 people in Middle Tennessee. Health officials said flu season will continue through February, so it's not too late to get a shot.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that this year's vaccine is a good match for the flu strains currently circulating in the U.S.
"In all the lab test being done a lot of the flu they're confirming is H1N1, and the good news is that is in the vaccine," said Brian Todd with the Metro Health Department.
Tennessee Department of Health officials said too many people get sick or die from influenza every year due to avoiding vaccination because of myths and misunderstandings. The two most common rumors are that getting immunized will give you the flu and that influenza vaccines aren't effective.
The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone over the age of six months. The flu vaccine is especially important for people at high risk for serious illness or death from influenza. The elderly, pregnant women and young children, as well as healthcare workers and their family are at most risk.
Health officials said getting the shot doesn't mean you're immediately protected. It takes two weeks for the vaccine to become effective. So good hygiene like hand washing is also really important.
Some other information about the flu the Tennessee Department of Health wants you to know:
- Most people with egg allergies can still be immunized. Flu vaccines do have very small amounts of egg protein but routine vaccination is now recognized as safe for people with mild egg allergies, such as hives. Those with egg allergy should discuss vaccination options with their doctor.
- You need to be immunized every year. The protection from the flu shot or nasal spray diminishes over time, and because the flu strains may vary from year to year, the vaccine is updated annually. This year's flu vaccine appears to be a good match for the strains that are circulating.
- The flu is not just a severe cold. It has the potential to cause life-threatening illness in people of any age, sometimes very quickly.
- Antiviral medications are available and can make influenza illness less severe, if started within 48 hours. Rapid treatment is especially important for pregnant women and others at high risk of complications from flu illness, including the elderly and people with chronic health problems such as heart or lung disease. Your healthcare provider can evaluate the need for treatment; if prescribed, take these medications as directed.
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Common Consequence Effects with Pricing Data
AbstractThis paper presents an experimental study analyzing common consequence effects with binary choice, willingness-to-pay (WTP), and willingness-to-accept (WTA). Consistent with previous research we do not find clearcut evidence of fanning out in the absence of certainty effects. Violation rates of EU are more pronounced for WTP and WTA than for choice data. Moreover, there is a strong tendency for violations in the direction of fanning out. Our results reinforce the significance of common consequence effects and provide support for the operation of cancellation in prospect theory
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three-cheese bacon-apple-bella frittata
PER SERVING ¼ of frittata:
157 calories, 3.25g fat, 506mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 6.5g sugars, 18.5g protein
value 4*
It's an offbeat combo... but one bite, and you'll be hooked.
shrimp & grits . . . for hungry chicks!
PER SERVING ½ of recipe:
380 calories, 8g fat, 900mg sodium, 40g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 1g sugars, 40g protein
value 10*
Slimmed-down soul food? Yup!
amazin' asian ahi tuna burgers
PER SERVING 1 burger:
246 calories, 2.5g fat, 734mg sodium, 26.5g carbs, 3g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 33g protein
value 6*
Probably the fanciest burger we've ever made. Ahi RULES!
good chick lollipops
PER SERVING 2 "lollipops":
196 calories, 3.5g fat, 315mg sodium, 10.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 28g protein
value 5*
Chicken + Funyuns + Stick = Lollipop. Don't fight us on this.
spring chicken skillet
PER SERVING 1/3rd of recipe, about 1 1/3 cups:
202 calories, 2g fat, 414mg sodium, 8g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 36g protein
value 5*
A fantastic dinner you'll be proud to serve to your family, friends... ANYONE!
fiesta noodle casserole
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105 calories, 1.5g fat, 612mg sodium, 11g carbs, 5g fiber, 2g sugars, 12.5g protein
value 2*
A saucy noodle dish guaranteed to make you wanna party!
chicken d'lish kebabs
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285 calories, 3g fat, 432mg sodium, 21.5g carbs, 5g fiber, 12g sugars, 44g protein
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planet hungrywood sweet & cap'n crunchy chicken
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234 calories, 2g fat, 617mg sodium, 23.5g carbs, 4g fiber, 10g sugars, 29g protein
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Cereal-coated and sweet. Just the way you like your chicken...
aloha under the sea
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286 calories, 3g fat, 777mg sodium, 38g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 26g sugars, 25.5g protein
value 7*
This sweet-n-sour shrimptastic dish is like a vacation for your taste buds.
girl-on-grill veggie wraps
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173 calories, 2.5g fat, 483mg sodium, 34.5g carbs, 10.5g fiber, 8.5g sugars, 10g protein
value 4*
Roll up a bunch of tasty veggies in a high-fiber tortilla, and whaddya get? A great meal!
pan-fried chicken parm
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258 calories, 6g fat, 684mg sodium, 16.5g carbs, 7g fiber, 1g sugars, 38.5g protein
value 6*
Silence those cravings that pull you into Italian eateries. Do it yourself, baby!
veggie-rific fried rice
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167 calories, 0.5g fat, 630mg sodium, 30g carbs, 4g fiber, 4g sugars, 8.5g protein
value 4*
Fried rice rules, but oil DOESN'T. Our brown-rice version is the way to go, people.
te quiero tequila shrimp
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206 calories, 2.25g fat, 470mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 1.75g fiber, 4g sugars, 24g protein
value 6*
We love it, you'll love it, and everyone you know will love this shrimp dish, too.
devil-icious shrimp
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208 calories, 2.5g fat, 736mg sodium, 19g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 26g protein
value 5*
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chicken enchilada casserole
PER SERVING ¼ of casserole:
260 calories, 4g fat, 1,166mg sodium, 27g carbs, 4g fiber, 3g sugars, 27.5g protein
value 6*
Need some Mexican comfort food? You came to the right saucy, cheesy, place!
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i'm alone and need a place to eat for dinner 2nite
prefer to go somewhere i can eat at the bar because, well it sucks to sit at a table by yourself in a nice restaurant. anywhere in manhattan is fine. last night went to momofuku siam and chikalicious for dessert. both were fantastic and very comfortable for a woman alone. would like something similarly on the "what's happening" radar.
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Took that advice and tried B. Boulud. Appetizer of lightly pickled beets spritzed with fresh horseradish, followed by canard confit (roast duck) over mixed beans. Accompanied by two reds, the last a Crios Cabernet that finished very nicely. After some thought had Abricot Roti, an excellent pistachio cream with dollop of apricot sorbet serving as the topping of fresh roasted apricots. A couple light biscotti and slivers of apricots dried finished that dessert. Overall a pretty darn good dining experience, like a five dollar milkshake in Jackrabbit Slims, if you know what I mean. Not overly large portions, but I'm not part of obese America and disdain the huge portions of chain restaurants. These portions were right on the mark. I did have a late lunch, but left quite happy. The first red just didn't finish well and I asked for the Crios, and they didn't charge for the first. With tip came in under eighty. I'LL BE BACK! Now where have I heard that before?
If you like seafood you could treat yourself to Pearl Oyster Bar or Mary's Fish Camp in the village? Awesome (and expensive) lobster rolls at both. Counter dining at both as well. Being a Saturday night though, they will both be VERY crowded. You must be willing to either eat early, or wait for a single bar seat to open up (which probably wouldn't be a really ong wait)
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any thoughts on tailor?
I love soloing at Ushi Wakamura. It's peaceful, good music, insanely good sushi. The draft Sapporo is frigid and between the raw and the cooked, it's great fare.
I like Upstairs at Bouley which is very eclectic but really good. They have a bar seating as well which shouldn't be too difficult to get a seat at.
i love tailor. you can eat downstairs at the bar, but there would be no issue eating upstairs at a table either.
pearl oyster bar is also an excellent option.
one of the nice things about new york is no one looks askance at a solo diner.
b. bar on the upper east side is a good option too
Bar Room at the Modern. Amazing food and "Meyer" restaurants are known for not snubbing single diners.
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I totally agree. I find it is best to bring a book or the paper so you have something to focus on rather then stare around at other diners.
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I'm going to be a solo female in a week or so and I am going to sit, in the dining room (not the bar), at many nice restaurants. This will be a relatively new experience for me, but I don't care. And I don't plan on bringing a book. People watching, enjoying my food, chatting a little with my waitperson...maybe I'll come back and report it was horrible but I certainly hope not.
ok, so tailor won. i went early because i'd read it can get crowded, but i turned out to be the only one in the whole restaurant, upstairs or down, so eating alone turned out to really mean alone. i ordered fried steak, i think flank, but was a bit buzzed from my wine, so really can't remember, but one of the cheaper cuts. it didn't occur to me when i was ordering fried really meant fried, actually dredged in flour and cocoa powder then plopped into oil for a few moments, then served with peas and eensy bits of cauliflower. it was delicious, albeit a bit tough, with a slightly sweet, slightly bitter flavor. the portion was perfect for a figure concious girl, although i often wonder if foodie men go home and eat a bag of doritos after a meal in a high end restaurant so they don't go to bed hungry. dessert was red pepper cake with corn bread ice cream, some sprinkles of, i think, corn bread, and some more peas. if i wasn't trying hard to act my age, i would have licked the plate. it was that good.
the nice bartender gave me a spoonful of soy caramel, basically low salt soy sauce cooked down with sugar after i questioned it being delicious. he was right. it was. and as soon as i get back to la, i'm going to fire up the viking and try to replicate the stuff.
all in all a very delicious meal. quite expensive, but worth the few extra bucks for some really inventive flavor combos. my only criticism was the nice, but not terribly professional crew; at this price, i expect crisp polished service, and to be honest, watching three bartenders eat m and m's and salty licorice was a bit amateur for my taste.


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Reprinted from the Pembroke Observer Since the collapse of Lehman Brothers investment bank in 2008, central banks around the world have created trillions of additional dollars, yen, euros and renminbi. In the immediate aftermath of Lehman's bankruptcy other banks, unsure
Central Planning by Central Bankers
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Today I arrived in Seoul - at around 5 in the afternoon. Fortunately Korea is only 3 hours behind New Zealand so there is no likelihood of jet lag. The flight was good with Korean Airlines keeping to their extremely high standards of service (with a smile all the way). For breakfast I had bibimbap (they described it as beef with rice and vegetables and I had to ask if they were talking about bibimbap - it is a shame they didn't just state that first). The bibimbap was delicious - though the little tube of gochujang (hot pepper paste) was a little small for my linking (I like my bibimbap to be super spicy). Also the sigeumchi namul (spinach side dish) was cooked but not seasoned - there was far too little garlic over all for my taste. Nevertheless it made me feel like I really was on my way to Korea. The bibimbap was served with miyeok guk (Seaweed soup) which was very tasty. For dinner we had three choices (two chicken and one beef) - I asked for the Korean food option and the hostess gave me one of the chicken dishes. I have no idea what it was called. It was rice with chicken in a very plain sauce with garlic. It was nice but definitely did not come up to the standard of the bibimbap. I wouldn't order it again.
We (my sister is traveling with me) caught a cab from the airport to the Koreana Hotel. The first thing we did was to seek out a place for dinner. We ended up in a very clean and bright restaurant down an alley way behind the hotel - I was drawn in by the very delicious looking photos of bibim naengmyeon. We ended up ordering the galbi jjim, however, because the restaurant owner recommended it. It was my first time trying it as I hadn't had a chance to cook Maangchi's recipe yet. It was amazing. It had a delicious soy based sauce and the ribs were braised with ginkgo nuts, chestnuts, jujubes, chills, and rice cakes. It was served with a delicious kimchi, oijangajji, pickled radish, and rice. I also had two glasses of soju (and had to take the rest back to the hotel for the rest of the week because it was so strong - especially after a 13 hour flight!)
After that we wandered around a bit and ended up at Mister Donut - Dunkin Donuts had no donuts left so we will have to wait to try their infamous tofu donuts. The flavors we picked were chocolate and coconut, pineapple cream, rice sugar, banana, coffee, and plain glazed. The texture was unlike donuts I am familiar with - being extremely chewy. They were not as chewy as rice cake but far more chewy than western donuts. The flavors were subtle and they weren't too sweet. Our favorite was the coffee one. I later found out that Mister Donut is a Japanese company - not Korean.
Other non-food related observations are that there are LOTS of people around on a Sunday night (including children), the people in general are extremely friendly and polite, and the weather is incredibly hot! Having come from the end of the coldest winter I remember experiencing in New Zealand it was quite a shock.
Our hotel room was upgraded for free (presumably because they saw that we are guests of the government) and the hotel service has been outstanding - there is a man employed to do nothing except stand in reception and bow to the guests as they arrive or leave! Amazing.


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Researchers have designed new smart textiles that can monitor your health, detect when you're unwell, and even contact your doctor!
Smart sensors
Imagine a shirt that can protect you from heart disease or a dress that sends you a text message telling you to take it easy when your vital signs go into the danger zone imagine no more. European project BIOTEX has created just that. Clothes that monitor your body temperature and track your heart activity are already on the market but the European project BIOTEX goes one step further, using miniaturised sensors to analyse body fluids such as sweat. Even one tiny drop of sweat can provide an accurate assessment of someone's health and therefore is ''one of the most obvious applications for smart fabrics is in the medical field'', according to Jean Luprano, a researcher at the Swiss Centre for Electronics and Microtechnology (SCEM) who also coordinates the BIOTEX project.
How it works
The fabric is embedded with a number of sensors whose job it is to constantly monitor your vital signs. As soon as danger signs are detected, the garment is programmed to contact your doctor, and even to send you a text message telling you to take it easy.
''The patch [of sensors] is a sensing and processing unit, adaptable to target different body fluids and biochemical species,'' says Luprano. This means the biosensors can go to work measuring sodium, potassium and chloride in sweat, while another probe measures the conductivity of sweat and a miniature pH sensor uses colour changes to indicate the acidity of the sweat. On top of this, an immunosensor, which could possibly be used for wound dressing and bandages, is able to detect the presence of specific proteins and the BIOTEX oxygen probe measures levels of oxygen saturation in the blood around the thorax.
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Luprano admits that while more research need to be done to explore the links between the indicators and the actual health conditions, BIOTEX does now make remote monitoring of an individual's health possible. Whether these new advances are accepted by healthcare providers is another thing. ''It's new and healthcare providers are not used to it,'' says Luprano. ''We are not used to the information that continuous remote monitoring can provide, it's so different to laboratory tests that are usually taken.''
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If you are taking part in the OpenGL ES Coding Challenge, the entries are due today (Mon Feb 28, 2005) before 5PM PST. The Coding Challenge is intended to generate a library of open source code and tutorials to help other developers learn how to use OpenGL ES (OpenGL for embedded systems such as mobile phones, PDAs, game devices, as well as industrial uses, telematics and avionics). Prizes for winning entries include hardware, software, education, and travel. The winning entries will be announced at Game Developers Conference on March 10th.
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ARLINGTON — At the bottom of Kansas' team poster, which features the Jayhawks' four seniors, sits the message in small type.The motto is brief and to the point: Rosters Change, Expectations Don't.For Kansas basketball, expectations always run high. And why shouldn't they?The Jayhawks (31-5), who open the NCAA South Regional against Michigan (28-7) at 6:37 p.m. Friday at Cowboys Stadium, have advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time since 1990. KU is one of three No. 1 seeds remaining in the tournament. Being a No. 1 seed has almost become old hat in Lawrence, Kan. Only twice since 1990 has Kansas been seeded lower than fourth.Yes, winning is expected at Kansas, but not just by its passionate fan base. Coach Bill Self opened the season Oct. 12 by reminding a packed crowd at Allen Fieldhouse that "rosters change, expectations don't."KU's players are lured by the winning tradition and carry the same high expectations as their fans. No Sweet 16? Unacceptable. No Final Four? No way. About the only reasonable finish for most Jayhawks fans is in the NCAA Championship game."I think it's a good thing," KU senior Kevin Young said Thursday before the Jayhawks practiced in front of several thousand fans at Cowboys Stadium. "It pushes us as players. No matter whose name is on the back of the jersey it doesn't matter, it still says Kansas on the front. I think we take a lot of pride in that."The expectations among their fans may come with the territory at Kansas, but those lofty goals often create a double-edged sword. At the first sign of struggle — such as the Jayhawks' three-game losing streak in February — some of that lust for winning can turn negative. Comparisons to past teams are inevitable and the accomplishments of former stars are always there like carrots."It might be kind of hard to come to Kansas because you've got so much legacy, so much to live up to," said Kansas freshman Ben McLemore, who pivoted quickly to extol the positives. "Which is great, you want to play in a program that has stuff like that so you can be a part of it, and right now that's what we're doing, trying to be part of something great."Since the 1989-90 season, KU could make a case that it's the most successful sports program — pro or college — in the country. Here's a quick rundown:• Won at least 23 games every season.• 11 seasons with at least 30 wins.• Averaged 29 wins per season.• Six Final Fours.• Four championship games.• 2008 national title.• Seeded No. 1 or 2 15 timesThe success, of course, helps KU attract some of the best recruits in the country."It's one of the reasons I wanted to come here," said Young, one of four senior starters for KU. "There's a lot of tradition, a lot of history here."Senior Jeff Withey, who has started the last two seasons, including last year when the Jayhawks lost the NCAA Championship Game to Kentucky, said his third trip to the Sweet 16 could easily be taken for granted, but said his team realizes the fourth-seeded Wolverines don't allow that luxury, especially for the KU seniors."We know it's our last go-around and we're not going to take it for granted," he said. "A lot of times you could take being in the Sweet 16 for granted, even a couple minutes on the floor you can't take for granted. You don't get that time back, so you've got to always go hard. We know that, and we're going to play like that."McLemore, who leads KU with a 15.8 scoring average, said moments like this are why he chose to be a Jayhawk."That's why I came here, to be in situations like this and play in big games like this," he said. "KU is a great program and the fans are great and the support system is great. The players really bond together as a real family. That's what we are, we're a big family. When you come to KU you expect big things."
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Female associates see partner-level promotions increase – marginally
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A more interesting statistic would be the proportion of female v male solicitors who achieved partnership AFTER having children. Women in corporate and finance practices in the City who dared to become a mother in their early 30s and subsequently went on to make partnership are a much smaller minority than 27%. Even if senior female associates do not take 6 months+ maternity leave and continue to work full time, they face an uphill battle to convince firms that they maintain their commitment and ambition despite parenthood. On the other hand, many men have become fathers before they achieve partnership and the financial pressure they face to support their children (and often their wife) is almost regarded as a positive when evaluating their commitment and ambition. Female partnership figures will not substantially improve in the City until these perception issues are overcome.


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Which one of them were in that Kia commercial from the Super Bowl?
Allow me to be the first to introduce you to Wenlock and Mandeville, the official mascots of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Horrifying. Truly horrifying.
But what in the hell are they?
Via The Guardian:
With a metallic finish, a single large eye made out of a camera lens, a London taxi light on their heads and the Olympic rings represented as friendship bracelets on their wrists, they resemble characters dreamed up for a Pixar animation.
The pair are based on a short story by children's author Michael Morpurgo that tells how they were fashioned from droplets of the steel used to build the Olympic stadium. They will be crucial in raising funds and spreading messages about the games.
Well, that certainly clears it up. Further, according to The Telegraph, Wenlock and Mandeville are "[t]wo parts-Pokemon to one-part lava lamp, the distinctive figures are the product of a rigorous design process intended to capture the imagination of children, and work as well in the digital world as they will in costume form at trackside in 2012."
Of course they are. But why do they have to be so bizarrely petrifying? Forget that, kids love them!
"They remind you of aliens, which is really weird and cool," said 10-year-old Ali. "It reminds you of the Olympics, which is worldwide so it's something you'll want to remember forever," added 11-year-old Zanyab as they cavorted with life-size mascots for the cameras.
I would advise the parents of Ali and Zanyab to keep a very close eye on their boys in the coming days. It is certainly within reason to suspect that when no one was watching, Wenlock and Mandeville secretly implanted eggs inside the two and are using them as hosts for incubation. The next thing you know, you got several hundred miniature versions of these freaks terrorizing the streets of London.
That wouldn't be good.
London Olympics 2012: Meet Wenlock and Mandeville, drips off the old block [The Guardian]
London 2012: Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville unveiled [The Telegraph]
Which one of them were in that Kia commercial from the Super Bowl?
Do these alien mascots mean that the next olympics will have interplanetary teams as well?
Gee Weed, Paranoid much? Surprised you didn't wonder if they were part of the 'homosexual agenda' what with the rainbow on the wall behind them.
I find them to be rather cool looking…unlike the 2012 Olympic logo that was chosen. (altho' it does seem to work on Wenlock's chest)
I'd rather see Wallace & Gromit dressed in olympic outfits. The Olympics are not for pre-schoolers. Thumbs down on this one.
Strange indeed. Down here in the bayous we have a state mental institution: "Louisiana State Hospital in MANDEVILLE". Anyone who wigged out would be sent to "Mandeville", so that is an appropriate name for one of those two mascots. The State of Louisiana should get part of the revenue generated by the mascots to help this poor state care for the mentally ill.
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Fit Blogger We Love: Spa Bettie
Written on October 18, 2012 at 12:35 pm , by Karla Walsh
Ah, the spa lifestyle. Waking up and playing a low-stress tennis match, sneaking off for a massage and wrapping up the day with a nutritious meal. It's vacation for most, but for spa director Kristina, these are events that she thinks about daily, and she tries to infuse these ideals into her own lifestyle. It's a treat to follow along on her blog, Spa Bettie, as Kristina lives according to her personal philosophy: "Clean eating and fun movement balanced with the right amount of indulgence."
So what is Kristina's favorite way to start her day and how does she make eating clean feel indulgent (besides with these irresistible chocolate peanut butter pancakes)? Read on to find out.
My favorite way to work out: It's an unappreciated workout—I love my treadmill! I know the value of a good weight workout and I also love tennis and rollerskating!
Most embarrassing song I'll admit I work out to: "Brandy" by Looking Glass. Yep, I like the oldies. An upbeat song I can sing to gives me energy and that's all I need. It's also my favorite karaoke song…
My fitness mantra: "I never regret a workout." When I am running, I am chasing that runner's high. When I am playing tennis, it's to get that perfect shot. Skiing down a hill, to have fun and go fast! Fitness to me is about motivation. It's fun and goal-oriented.
I'm happiest when I'm… Able to be creative. I generally begin my day with a smoothie and a workout, where I get some time alone with my thoughts, ideas and plans. That gives me the energy to take those ideas and create anything from a new recipe in the kitchen to a unique decorating idea for the house!
My favorite fit snack: One of my protein bites! Here's the recipe:
Tahini Almond Date Bites
Makes 20-22 1-inch bites
- 12 to 14 large dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/3 cup tahini
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds to coat
- In a food processor, pulse almonds until crumbly, partly smooth. Add dates, tahini and salt, continue to process. Texture will still be slightly crumbly.
- Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and dough should quickly form.
- Form into 1-inch rounds, roll in sesame seeds to coat and roll in hands to flatten sesame seeds into ball. Cool in refrigerator to firm.
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because I didn't send letters for you.
that I didn't write to you. Actually, I lost your address and (I) was lucky to find it again.
And how are you? I hope that you and your family are all right. Did you join the Interior Design College as you always wished? I really want to know your latest news and know everything about your studies.
I'm writing to tell you that I have been to Europe and it was great. Do you believe that I met our friend Yara in France? It was by accident. She has been there for five years. She got married and (she-omit) is waiting for her baby now.
Well, that's all about me and we're all doing fine here. I hope to hear from you soon.
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May 1, 2012
We're loving the 2009 Petit Chablis from Domaine des Marronniers, paired with my new Wu Tang album! Unoaked Chardonnay from the North end of the Burgundy region, winemaker Bernard Legland thanks the natural terroir for the wine's racy acidity and bracing minerality. "Why would we want to hide what we get from our soil?", he exclaims! We agree, whole heartedly.
A French website we translated with the help of Google says:
Marie-Claude Bernard and Legland settled in 1976 in Préhy, south of the appellation. Leading today twenty hectares, they offer a small-windfall from vines fifteen years, a perfect typicality. Behind the pale gold color, the nose opens into the flower and fruit. An elegant minerality underlines the mouth rich, full and fruity, long and narrow. To drink without waiting until the fun is already there.
Huh, how about that.
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J.J. Abrams have given Star Wars yet another item to drool over; this time, straight from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII.
Yesterday, Bad Robot, a production company owned by the director himself, tweeted one of the first pictures to be revealed from the set of the film.
The picture shows Abrams, alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, as our favorite astromech droid pays a visit to the studio's workshop.
Hi from the workshop! #StarWarsVII pic.twitter.com/9R7JGSfxlC
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) November 14, 2013
The script for the film is currently being penned by Lawrence Kasdan, who also worked on The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, alongside Abrams.
The film is still in pre-production, so as you can imagine, specific details on the plotline or casting have been pretty tight lipped. There is speculation; however, that the storyline will concentrate on a new generation of intergalactic heroes which would include appearances from all your favorite Jedi like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo.
There have been no actual announcements made at this point, so this is purely speculation. Although, one would figure that you couldn't move further in the storyline without at last acknowledging the events of the past.
Star Wars: Episode VII is scheduled to be released on December 18, 2015.
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a question on flux, and on field integration
hey all,
i've recently started studying electrostatics, and i have couple of question about things that i did not fully understand, and would very much appreciate if someone could set me straight.
1) how can a cube, with a single charge in the middle of it have a flux? don't the field lines cancel each other, thus achieving 0 electric field for each plane? i mean, you have a field vector going up on the Y axis, and down on the same axis (and so on for the others), so how come the flux [itex]\Phi=A\overline{E}[/itex] isn't zero?
2) if i have a flat disk on a plane, with uniform charge density [itex]\sigma[/itex], why when i integrate, i do so for small rings, and not for very small circles? why is it: [itex]E=\int\frac{kσ2∏rdr}{(...)}[/itex] instead of [itex]E=\int\frac{kσ2∏dr}{(...)}[/itex]?
thank you very much for your help
Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
For second one,you will have to cover the whole area of disk(for integration) and a circle does not have any thickness so you must have to select a ring.Also note that it should have the units of area which is only in the first case,not the second.
Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
so what you are saying (in regards to question no. 1) is that when i get E=0, it's because im adding vectors for which the total sum is zero (opposite directions) while the flux does not "consider" that case, and is a "per case" thing - each face has it's own flux, even though total E is zero?
and another one:
how can i find the field exerted by infinite plane on a point along the Z axis, but without using Gauss law? do i just say that a dq part of the charge is equal to kσdxdy and then
[itex]\overline{E}[/itex]=[itex]\int\int kσdxdy\cdot\frac{z}{\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}}[/itex] ?
thank you!
Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
$$E_z = \int {\int {dE_z}}$$
and similarly for ##E_x## and ##E_y##. In this example, you can argue from symmetry that the total ##E_x## and ##E_y## are both zero. For ##E_z## you have to take into account the angle between the z-direction and the line that defines r. And remember, Coulomb's Law has an r2 in the denominator. :wink:
$$E_z = \int {\int {\frac {k \sigma dx dy} {r^2} \cos \theta}}$$
Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
but doesn't the E that go in the +Y direction "cancels" the one going in the -Y direction?
Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
Yes, that's what I mean by "argue from symmetry..." :smile:
Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
so, if i want to treat E as a vector, i must relate it to a certain point? i thought the field was a vector anyhow, so i can add it however i wanted.
i'm adding a picture that might make things clear. the green arrows are E exerted by a single charge at (0,0,0). so, from symmetry, you argue that E in that axis cancels each other, but can't you say as well, that if you were to add them up (0,y,0)+(0,-y,0) you'd get the same answer? -note that i refer to E outside the box, as i understand that inside (from gauss law) the field is zero in any case
thank you!
edit: i think i'm getting it: i can treat E in that manner if, like you say, i have a point on which E is exerted, but if i'm talking about a sphere / cube / other as a shape, there is no point for which i can add the vectors?
thank for your patience, when i get things slow, i understand them fast :)
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Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
For a closed surface around a charge, all the E-field lines are "poking" in or out, so there IS a net flux.
If you replace the charge with a bar magnet, some of the field lines poke out and some poke in, resulting in no net flux.
Gauss' Laws.
Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
@greswd: if i put a bar inside, wouldn't i have 0 E at the top and bottom?
Re: a question on flux, and on field integration
and another question please: I understand Gauss's law in regards to plains (thanks to you). but how does it work when dealing with a sphere? i know how to integrate the whole thing, but i'm trying to get it in a more intuitive manner. when i calculate the flux , I'm looking at infinitesimal area dA, which is the perpendicular vector to the surface. so far, so good. but when I'm dealing with spheres, I integrate over infinitesimal spheres - or more accurate, over their surface area which is 3D.
what I think is, that because the flux goes through the entire sphere - say we have a 1C charge inside - and is different between these little spheres (the flux is proportional to electric field lines) so you need to sum the flux through all these little spheres in order to get the total flux, and that's why dA is the entire 3D surface area of an infinitesimal sphere.
Am I correct? If not, how do these dA look like? if they are 2D (r^2), then how can i get just the flux for one such dA?
Don't laugh if my question seems stupid, but I always thought of area as a 2D thing
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Who doesn't like test tubes and fire? No one, I tells ya. I thought these DIY lighting projects came out pretty cool, so I figured I'd teach you how to make them, so you can learn from my many mistakes.
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Japanese Air Dropped Bomb found in Papua New Guinea
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The Unexploded Ordnance field came about to clean up all the unexploded bombs that remain from our bombing ranges on military bases.
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The UXO Grid at Hanford Facility, Washington
All four branches of the military have EOD Techs and all attend NAVSCOLEOD, Navy School Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Whether officer or enlisted, the class is the same. As I was Navy EOD, I, like all Navy EOD Techs, had to be a Navy Diver as well.
Navy EOD distinguishes itself as the branch that takes care of weapons that happen to be underwater and also be Airborne which is why Navy EOD integrates so easily into SEAL's and Special Forces.
EOD Techs can RSP, render safe, weapons including landmines, air and ground fired rockets, missiles, IED's or Improvised Explosive Devices, biological, nuclear and chemical weapons.
UXO Daily Life on the Grid
The team, made of the SUXOS, Safety / Quality Control, Team Leader(s), Tech III's, II's and I's, meet for the morning Tailgate Brief.
This brief happens everyday on every grid in every country. The Safety QC goes over different safety aspects as reminders to pay attention while we're working.
After the Tailgate Brief, the SUXOS says he what he needs to about what his expectations are on accomplishments for the day to stay on schedule.
What do you do as a Unexploded Ordnance Tech I? Basically, you're going out with your team, Trimble GPS in hand, to find suspect UXO with two different kinds of metal detectors, the Schonstedt and the White's. When the detector rings off, you dig down to find out what the anomaly is. If it's UXO then you would either blow it in place (BIP), carry it to a safe disposal area (SDA) or call the base EOD team and they'll take care of it.
You have periodic breaks throughout the day and a lunch break. We always bring our lunches because we're generally out in the middle of nowhere and it's too hard to get to a deli and back in time.
Jokingly, we refer to each other as "Highest Paid Ditch Diggers" or "Migrant Bomb Pickers."
UXO Pay...
How's the pay? Because most Unexploded Ordnance jobs fall under the guidance of the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and are paid for by some federal agency, your wages fall under the federal wage determination rate.
As of now, I believe the base pay for a UXO Tech I is $23.50 per hour. Not bad for 4 weeks of school. Now let's add in your hazard pay of 4% or 8% or another $0.94 - $1.88 per hour. Now you're at $25.38 per hour. Now let's add Benefits in Kind (BIK) of $3.30 per hour for $28.68 per hour.
Just from the hourly side of deciding to do this you're looking at $1,147.20 per week or $57,360 annually but that's not all we'll be adding in! This is also based on 40 hours per week. I generally work 50-65 hours per week and have on occasion been at 74 hours.
UXO Pay...But Wait! There's More!
Because you'll travel to your range and stay in a hotel, you'll be authorized Per Diem. This is the money you receive to pay for food and incidentals. Generally, you'll be looking at $45 -$65 per day just to eat. I've been paid as much as $141 for food, seven days a week for over 6 weeks.
Per Diem is paid 7 days a week. Not just the day you work. There are two ways hotel is paid for and I've experienced having my hotel paid each way. I can get the hotel room and be reimbursed for the expense of the hotel. I always stay where the team is because logistically, it's easier to meet up in the morning.
You could also be paid a flat rate Per Diem which includes money for food and your hotel. I've received about $120-$140 per day but I had to pay for the hotel and my food out of that. My friend Jason was just hired and is receiving $153 Per Diem for a job that is not far from his home. That's over $4500 a month tax free for food and a place to live and is not counting his hourly pay. You'd have to make at least $6000 a month before taxes to bring that home.
On a longer job, say 3 months or longer, this is great as you can rent an apartment with some of the team and bank some great money. Everyone is making $3600 per month for food and rent. You can get a nice place and eat well. Per Diem is not taxable so what you keep, if you don't eat it and drink it up, is all yours.
Put your $1147 pay and your $350 together for about $1500 per week! And that's as a new UXO Tech I just out of a 4 week school and an OSHA course that you can do online.
And Even More!
I do want to mention that if you drive from your home to the job, you'll be authorized about $0.50 per mile. I always try to drive to the job and from the hotel to the actual job site. Again, this reimbursement is non-taxable. It goes in your pocket. If I do fly to a job, I'm driving a new rental SUV.
Does your current employer pay for your food directly 7 days a week?
Does your current employer pay you $.50 per mile to drive to and from work?
Does your current employer let you blow things up on purpose?
What do you need to begin a career as an UXO Technician?
You will need to take the OSHA certified course called 40 Hour HAZWOPER. This course is actually a prerequisite for UXO school. Covers the safety aspects of working in hazardous environments. This course is also mandatory for those participating in oil remediation efforts like we had in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
You'll also need your First Aid, CPR & AED training which can be done online.
You will then need to get a physical with a physician's statement that you are cleared to work in the field.
Take a look at our UXO Gear page on this site to see the kind of gear that is best for working on the Grid.
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Finally, attend the 4 week Unexploded Ordnance training course at TEEX which is part of Texas A&M.
There are a couple of UXO schools but TEEX is by far the best. Ed Fritz, former Navy EOD, is the primary instructor and ensures you get the biggest bang for the buck. When you graduate TEEX, you'll be ready to hit the grid.
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