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Calumet Park woman charged with murder in crash death of Chicago cop
By LUKE WILLUSZ Sun-Times Media Wire March 15, 2014 9:52PM
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A 31-year-old woman was charged with first-degree murder Saturday night in connection with a police chase that began in the south suburbs and ended with the death of a decorated 10-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department.
Shanell Terrell, of Calumet Park, also was charged with possession of cannabis, Cook County State's Attorney's office spokeswoman Sally Daly said.
The chase started around 1 a.m. Friday, after officers in Calumet Park saw the driver of a van commit several traffic violations and found the license plate didn't belong to the van, a police source said.
Officer David L. Harris, 42, had just finished his shift and was on his way home when his car was hit by van in the 8700 block of South Lafayette Avenue just off the Dan Ryan Expressway. Harris, a member of a Chicago Police Department "saturation" unit dispatched to high-crime areas on the South Side, was in uniform when emergency crews arrived.
Police said they found marijuana in the van and arrested Terrell, who has a history of driving without a license and also has been convicted of theft.
A passenger, a 33-year-old Harvey man, also was arrested, sources said.
"These charges are a measure of justice for Officer Harris, as well as his family, friends and colleagues, though the pain of his loss makes the news bittersweet," police Supt.Garry McCarthy said. "On behalf of the entire Chicago Police Department, I would like to express deepest condolences to the Harris family."
Before joining the Chicago Police Department, Harris was a Maywood police officer from 1997 to 2003. While a member of the suburban department, Harris helped capture a man suspected of shooting a Bellwood police officer and was involved in a shootout with bank robbers, police spokesman Pirsia Allen said.
A lawyer for the village of Calumet Park would not discuss the pursuit that led to Harris' death, saying it's still under investigation. Police sources said the pursuit was called off before the accident but did not provide details.
Ronald Rockwell, a neighbor, said Harris was known for helping his neighbors, shoveling their sidewalks, for instance, after this winter's heavy snows.
"Just a great man," Rockwell said, wiping away tears. "The world has lost a good soul, a good spirit, and we have so few. It's just a waste."
C.W. Harris, 42, also lived on the block with David Harris, who is no relation.
"The biggest thing about him, he was a great neighbor and a family man. He did his job and watched out for his children and his wife," Harris said. "I remember him being my friend."


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Linear Algebra and its applications
by David C. Lay (fourth edition)
MATH 2300 or APPM 1360. Credit not granted for this course and APPM 3310.
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Basic properties of systems of linear equations, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence of vectors, basis and dimension of subspaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix, orthogonality of vectors, inner product and length of vectors.
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1.1: 4, 9, 10, 12, 13, 23, 26, 29, 32
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Assignment 2 (assigned Wed 3 Sep, due Mon 8 Sep)
1.3: 11, 12, 15, 16, 25, 26, 33, 34
1.4: 11, 12, 25, 26, 33, 34
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1.6: [none]
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3.3: 11, 12, 18
2.2: 31, 32 (matrix inversion from earlier section)
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4.2: 11, 12, 15, 16, 30, 33, 34
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4.3: 11, 12, 20, 23, 24, 26, 33, 34
4.4: 8, 10, 11, 14, 27, 30
4.5: 6, 28
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4.6: 3, 4, 6, 10, 19, 20, 28
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9. Failure to yield the right of way
One of the leading causes of accidents, hands down, is failure to yield the right of way. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that it's the top cause of accidents among drivers aged 70 and older, particularly on freeway merge ramps. In Uncommon Carriers, his book about long haul truckers, John McPhee points out that space cadets in the merge lane are a constant source of teeth-grinding anxiety for the people driving 80,000-pound big rigs. Another facet of failure to yield that's more prevalent in cities is running stop signs and red lights. Drivers coming from other directions expect the intersection to be clear when the light on their end turns green. Once again, predictability is good.


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After a cancer diagnosis, additional tests are used to further classify and stage the disease. These staging tests provide critical information for selecting among treatment options and also provide prognostic information (e.g., likelihood of survival). Cancer patients who have a complete set of staging tests have better survival compared to those who do not (although the reason for this is not obvious) (Lee-Feldstein et al., 1994; Mandelblatt et al., 1998).
There is significant variation in oncologists' and surgeons' use of tests for diagnosis and staging for cancer (Plawker et al., 1997), and standard diagnostic workup and staging are not performed consistently in all population groups. There is evidence suggesting that appropriate staging is completed more frequently for
Physicians use information from the diagnostic workup and staging process to formulate treatment recommendations. The treatment that patients actually receive depends on a number of factors, however, including the availability of health care resources, insurance coverage, physicians' awareness of treatment options, and patients' treatment preferences. These variations often show up as differences in the geographic distribution of cancer treatments (Ballard-Barbash et al., 1996; Farrow et al., 1992, 1996; Harlan et al., 1995; Nattinger et al., 1992; Samet et al., 1990). For example, use of breast conserving therapy ranged from 48 percent in Minnesota to 74 percent in Massachusetts (Guadagnoli et al., 1998). Rates of use of systemic chemotherapy also show wide geographic variation (Osteen and Karnell, 1994).


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There is a definite connection between L. Frank Baum, the author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" series, and Coronado. Although he created the Emerald City four years before he actually visited Coronado, the beautiful California city has been labeled as Baum's inspiration. It has even been nicknamed the "Emerald Isle." He definitely saw similarities between this very real island and his mental image of the Emerald City, which is what eventually drew him to the area.
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Baum lived in Chicago's Humbolt Park, but he called sunny Southern California home during the winter months. After a first visit to Hotel del Coronado with his wife, they returned every year afterwards until 1910. While staying there he designed four chandeliers that still hang in the Grand Crown Room. Looking for a cheaper hotel near one author's famous spot? Head to Marina Inn, an affordable downtown San Diego hotel located just 7 miles from Coronado Island.
In 1910 he started renting a home at 1101 Star Park Circle for his winter visits. He wrote three of the Oz series books in this house. Today, visitors can catch a glimpse of the wicked witch at the side of the home, which still stands in memory of the famous author.
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There are many places where fans can explore the relationship between Baum and Coronado. The Coronado Museum of History and Art has three of the author's first edition books on display. Coronado Public Library is decorated with large glass panels depicting scenes from The Wizard of Oz, and Coronado Touring offers historic walking tours related to Baum and his time spent here. The 1906 Lodge even has a Wizard of Oz themed room called the Author's Study. Baum himself never actually stayed in this room, but his great grandson has.
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Interesting Sites and what the hell do they mean?
Some of the things we see on the web are just ridiculous. Ya Hualli! another blog which is just randomness - what the hell do people do all day long? Surely they can't have time to put this stuff together can they?
Jimi Hendrix - Legend
Still some legends stand out. Jimi Hendrix is one of those in our book. He was far out there musically and we think he'd appreciate being included in this blog.
We concede some 'quality' music then
Ok so we're not all just totally avant garde. We still dig some of the scenes but they're few and far now. Massive fans of music production in the 80s when most of it was poor but that's music for you.
Shimmy Disc - Kramer
Music for the masses
We're only just gettin' to grips with what it takes to make some wicked sounds and sick beats!
Checked out Solidarity Recordings at the weekend. They motto is strength in solidarity as they do some quite off-the-wall sounding material.
It's all about remaining strong through music and any form of music is welcomed there.
Panoramic Recordings
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From two seventy three for seven to four hundred eight- Why India always struggles to polish of the opponents Tail batters! This remains the gray Area always !!
What is your view here ??
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TrueAnswered by anil garg, 16 Mar '13 04:48 pm
a setback
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They have tactically placed a good all rounder in the tail , so that when the main slips the tail handles well.Answered by Ataur Rahman, 16 Mar '13 01:43 pm
Tail to terdhi hi hoti hai. Polish mein time lagega hi. Aisa India batting kare tab bhi hota hai .Answered by Dharmbir Sinha, 16 Mar '13 01:34 pm
That is what we always see, India dismisses the top batsmen faster and then struggles to dismiss the tailendersAnswered by rajnikant raiyarela, 16 Mar '13 01:29 pm


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Hakkasan - Fontainebleau Miami Beach
- Address:
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140Neighborhood:
Miami Beach / South Beach
- Cuisine:
ChinesePrice: $31 to $50
Hakkasan - Fontainebleau Miami Beach
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.fontainebleau.com/web/dining/hakkasan
- Phone: 7862761388x
- Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Wednesday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday - Sunday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Dim Sum, Chinese
- Executive Chef: Lok Soon Ooi
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Wine
A word from Hakkasan - Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Hakkasan is recognized as the pioneering concept that single-handedly changed the face of Chinese cuisine within the United Kingdom. Since 2003, the Michelin starred London location has set the standard for Chinese cuisine and haute Chinois interior design. Hakkasan at Fontainebleau features traditional Cantonese classics and house specialties reinterpreted for a contemporary, non-conventional palate.Continued
To complement our wine list, there is a $30 corkage fee (per 750 ML) for two bottles and $70 for any additional bottle (per 750 ML).
To complement our wine list, there is a $30 corkage fee (per 750 ML) for two bottles and $70 for any additional bottle (per 750 ML).
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Hakkasan - Fontainebleau Miami Beach reviews from OpenTable diners
291 reviews since July 4, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.3
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (155)fit for foodies (140)hot spot (134)romantic (119)good for groups (104)vibrant bar scene (71)notable wine list (46)great for lunch (41)late-night find (33)neighborhood gem (19)scenic view (18)great for brunch (16)great for outdoor dining (11)kid-friendly (7)Show More
- Highly recommendOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 10/27/2014Great food. Great service. Get Marcos as you waiter if you can.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GreatOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 10/25/2014Everything at Hakkasan was great; the service was on point, the dim sum was excellent and our meals were fantastic. The ambiance was great too; will definitely be returning.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not worth the pricetravlguruVIPDined on 10/24/2014I have been to Hakkasan for dinner several times in the past. The prices were high before, but now they are outrageous. $16 for a small bowl of mushroom soup? And $24 for "lobster" soup with almost no lobster? Most of the food tasted good, but the amount of food (small) and the extremely high prices were very disappointing. The sautéed asparagus was bland and overpriced at $22. The atmosphere in the room (large family groups with babies) was bad and the service mediocre. The waiter was not friendly, he never checked on us after someone else hastily delivered the food, and the back room we were seated in was very ugly and unlike the rest of the restaurant. I will not be returning.
- Unforgettable experienceloukVIPDined on 10/24/2014Where to begin... The moment you walk in into Hakkasan you can feel that the time spent will be a memorable one. Starting with the interior, ambiance, top quality service and of course the food. It is truly a gem.Special Features:
- A truly memorable dining experienceBonrepasVIPDined on 10/24/2014Finally a restaurant that has it all: ambiance, truly great food, and fabulous service After dining at this restaurant I am still thinking about what a truly wonderful time was had by all It wasy favorite meal in many years I wouldn't change anything about it The staff were exceptional The food outstanding The venue the most thought out and comfortableSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Gluten free optionssc1961VIPDined on 10/21/2014My wife has a gluten allergy and this restaurant has a great Gf choices for a Asian restaurant. Waiter was very knowledgable about GF food. Made for a great eveningSpecial Features:
- Awesome Birthday!LoxyjaneDined on 10/18/2014Excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, perfect timing in hospitality . Managers always present. Food with lovely techniques and delicious!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not ImpressedmjolnirDined on 10/18/2014I brought my wife to Miami Beach for our anniversary and had chosen Hakkasan for a romantic dinner. The ratings that I had read were outstanding. The meal started out impressive with an appetizer of Dim Sum that was fabulous. However, our dinner of fried rice with XO sauce, Lobster and chive, and a scallop dish were all only mediocre. A dinner that exceeds $200 for two people should be incredible. My wife and I are considered foodies and have extensive dining experience. This restaurant did not impress, we will not be dining there again.
- Great start to finishMunchkinDined on 10/18/2014We had a Birthday luncheon and the service and food was excellent. The pre fix menu was perfect to share. We all agreed this left us very satisfied.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dim Sum a delightOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 10/18/2014I and four friends went to Hakkasan for Dim Sum on Sunday, and the outing was as enjoyable as always. Beautiful surroundings, great décor. Service is friendly and accommodating. Food is varied, interesting, and top quality. Another successful dining experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Anniversary DinnerTacosVIPDined on 10/12/2014After hours of research I settled on Hakkasan for my anniversary dinner. I loved the layout of the restaurant and the service was great. My favorite dish of the items we ordered was the Hot & Sour soup. Amazing! I also really enjoyed the tea smoked ribs as an appetizer. I was disappointed that they didn't acknowledge it was our anniversary despite noting it in my reservation - especially after another couple was seated next to us and received a card for their anniversary.Special Features:
- The Best-of-the-bestMarcoVIPDined on 10/11/2014You could probably travel all across the USA and around-the-world, and not find better Chinese fine dinning that Hakkasan. Period. Cocktails, appetizers, entrees, & desserts ... the full meal is truly outstanding. One of Miami's very finest restaurants (in any category of cuisine). Priced accordingly.Special Features:
- Great VibeOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/9/2014Fantastic decor, mood, food and service. Can't ask for more.Special Features:
- Excellent for our special occassionOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 10/4/2014Hakkasan is consistently excellent in all aspects of its food, service and ambiance. We had a party of eight with a private room... it was very memorable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Elegancia y vibranteOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 10/3/2014Un lugar para ir a tomar la copa con amigos o en pareja, la comida es muy buena vale la pena una cena recomiendo el cocktail hakassaSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food but place too commercialOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 10/2/2014A great restaurant, but sits unfortunately within the most commercial hotel in south Beach, taking away the special feel it would have if it were situated somewhere independently. The service was good, though a little rushed. Food was delicious. As were the drinks. Eye catching decor at the main bar, but not as exciting as other hot spots in South Beach. Would I return! Probably not.Special Features:
- Great food!KuarisimaDined on 10/1/2014Dim sum were excellent, duck also very nice and the best Lychee martinis ever!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PerfectAccbarrosDined on 9/29/2014Everything excelent! Service, ambiance and food! I recommend dim sum and pi pa duck... Fabulous!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Jackie BOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/29/2014The Miami location was great as we were staying in Fountainebleau Hotel !!! The service (Ken) was superb - very good at explaining the dishes, gave us a fresh hot pot of tea without even asking...we went for Miami Spice week and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who likes Asian/Chinese food - so fresh and so unique and relaxing atmosphere!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Would recommend to all adultsLadyjuDined on 9/28/2014Great restaurant all around. Yes, it is pricey but you will have no complaints . Me and my boyfriend never wanted for anything because a server was always checking on us. I ordered " the Hakka " , best drink I ever had. The food, everything was so good. Lastly, dessert I was already full but I couldn't resist the dessert.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Superb Food and ServiceDiningOutDined on 9/28/2014Best meal I've had in a long time. I would return to Miami Beach just to eat at Hakkasan.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect placeTtandemDined on 9/27/2014Wonderful place to enjoy an evening dinner with your friends or couple! Very good food menu, and ambiance!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mara123Dined on 9/26/2014They should be more considered about people who has made reservations prior to arrival. I made a reservation and I had to wait for more than an hour. It was late at night and we were really hungry. They should prioritize people with reservations over walk-ins.Special Features:
- consistently outstanding!fran330VIPDined on 9/26/2014The food and experience is consistently great. For us though, the noise level was intense this time as we went on a Friday night whereas we usually go during the week. So mental note for us - we'll go during the week from now on but it's still one of our all time favorite restaurants.Special Features:
- Expectations Not MetKokoDined on 9/25/2014We went there for Miami Spice and were planning on returning in Oct w/out of town guest but the service and even the food were not good at all.
- Nice RestaurantFelicioDined on 9/23/2014The best Food you can imagine. Nice placar to hang out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love!!!!!OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 9/22/2014Everything was perfect! Must say fantastic, food, wine, craft cocktails, Service. Loved every second.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Miami spice done rightblueskiesVIPDined on 9/21/2014The food portions are ample choices are indicative of the menu Our server was gracious and efficient Diners are made to feel important even on a specially priced menu I remember the food being a little more flavorful two years ago. Value is terrific Thanks for participatingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- HakkasanMelissaDined on 9/21/2014I came here with another couple during Miami Spice. Decor was wonderful, the drink that I had was very good, and the view outside was spectacular. I had high hopes for this restaurant because another friend comes all the time and says it's amazing. I wasn't very impressed with the food however. Most of the items could be found at other local restaurants for a fraction of the price. The waitress didn't seem that personable...just all down to business. Water was always filled and she asked if everything was ok after each dish, but nothing was above and beyond. Maybe it was just a bad day. Gratuity is included in the bill (18%). I expected a lot more for a high end restaurant.Special Features:
- Dim sum at Miami SpiceeatinglikeabeastDined on 9/21/2014The shu mei wasn't lacking in flavor and seemed bland, especially the chicken dumpling, and mushroom and corn dumpling. Two of our diners spilled their drinks and the server didn't offer to replace them or asked if they wanted another order. The fried sea bass was delicious as was the bok choy.Special Features:
- A definite goeat2liveDined on 9/19/2014We went to Hakkasan for the Miami Spice deal. We started with Dim Sum which was not part of Miami Spice, very tasty. All courses were delicious. The atmosphere was energetic, great music. When we got seated, even with the high energy level, we felt comfortable. The service was top notch even though there was a celebrity sitting next to us. I would recommend Hakkasan.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/19/2014I've lived in Miami for 3 years now and this is the first restaurant that I've tried a Miami Spice menu at. I was pleased by the Spice offering. Small portions but there were (I think) 4 courses and everything tasted good. We didn't get full, but that was perfect because we wanted to save room for drinks anyway. I would recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 5 stars !!!TitinaDined on 9/19/2014What a wonderful food, and place ! The drinks are unbelievable !!! Super !!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Better places in MiamiVaneCVIPDined on 9/19/2014Even though we had reservations they made us wait 40 mins to seat us which is ridiculous because the food is just ok. Duck salad is very good. I only went back because my cousin had never been and wanted to go. She agreed it's not a place to run back to. Many other places to go to begore going back here. Bar is beautiful though
- goodNoodlesVIPDined on 9/19/2014Went there twice, once to try the Miami Spice Lunch menu and one time the Miami Spice Dinner Menu, I have to say that surprisingly enough the lunch menu was better than the dinner but both good, service in the evening was not as great as at lunch, a bit slow, overall a good experience, I would definately recommend itSpecial Features:
- ChenypardDined on 9/19/2014Impressive interior design. Drinks over the top. Service to die for. If you have seen 'The Quiet American', or you are a fan of noir cinema, Hakkasan is a place you should visit. You'll be transported to another era, to another world, both for the place and the service. Let's not forget the food, the main reason to go to a restaurant, simply regal.Special Features:
- ChefReyMDined on 9/14/2014The best upscale Chinese restaurant in Florida, maybe even in the US.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeliciousHerculescrane1Dined on 9/14/2014Went for the Spice menu, again, and was not disappointed. The food was delicious, beautifully prepared & plentiful.Special Features:
- Love!SandandsnowgirlDined on 9/13/2014Hakkasan never disappoints! As always, the food and service were amazing!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AwesomenessmickeyDined on 9/13/2014Awesomeness in one word, a great restaurant, great food, great ambience!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Secrets of the Federal Reserve - by Eustace Mullins - Conspiracy in the Government & Banking System - 1991 Jekyll Island Edition - Hardcover Book - Scarce / Rare / Conspiracy/ Control
In 1949 the author visited Ezra Pound in a federal institution for the insane where he was held as a political prisoner for suggesting to the American people on Italian Radio that they should refuse to enter into World War II - he was arrested as a traitor for this broadcast….
While visiting Ezra Pound, Pound asked the author if he had ever heard of the Federal Reserve Central Bank and the Federal Reserve Act ??? He said no - Pound asked Mullins to do some detective work at the library - this book is the outcome of that research which reveals the conspiracy that an international banking coup, secretly planned and wrote the 'Federal Reserve Act' and Congress pushed it through into law - confirming what Pound had suspected and warned about. The 'Federal Reserve SCAM' was foisted on the American people by conspirators…
After being turned down by 18 different publishers for being too 'controversial' of a subject - the book saw the light of day and was finally originally published in 1952 exposing quite a conspiracy in government and our banking system - the book was burned in Germany…
"Here are the simple facts of the great betrayal…… they did not believe in representative government. They believed in government by an uncontrolled oligarchy whose acts would only be apparent after an interval so long that the electorate would be forever incapable of doing anything efficient to remedy depredations." —— EZRA POUND 1950
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Physician - PA - Geriatric - Internal Medicine - Great Pay
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International companies trading in New York closed lower Monday as investors weighed an unexpected pickup in U.S. manufacturing activity against mixed readings for Thanksgiving weekend retail sales and falling metals prices weighed on mining companies.
Gold and silver fell to the lowest levels in almost five months on Monday as investors bet that upbeat U.S. manufacturing data may increase the possibility of an earlier tapering of the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program, which in turn could lead to weaker demand for precious metals. Platinum also retreated to a nearly five-month low.
The Bank of New York index of ADRs fell 0.98% to 148.23. The European index fell 0.76% to 144.65 and the emerging-markets index shed 1.8% to 275.85.
Decliners included AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (AU, ANG.JO), down 6.7% at $12.68; Harmony Gold Mining Co. (HMY,HAR.JO), off 4.9% at $2.71; and Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI, GFI.JO), which fell 3.5% to $3.87. Also lower were Anglo American PLC (AAUKY, AAL.LN), down 4.3% at $10.50, and Randgold Resources Ltd. (GOLD, RRS.LN), which declined 4.9% to $67.29.
The Latin American index declined 3.43% to 281.99. Brazilian mining company Vale SA (VALE, VALE5.BR) plans to double down on its efforts to sell assets next year, seeking to further rein in costs and raise cash amid an uncertain global outlook for commodities. The world's largest iron-ore producer and No. 3 mining company also said it expects $14.8 billion in capital expenditures next year, with the bulk directed toward iron-ore mining. The planned capital spending figure is down from $15.5 billion in 2013 and $17.7 billion in 2012. Shares fell 2.8% to $14.89.
Shares of Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR, PETR3.BR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, slumped Monday after Brazil's government-run oil company said it would slowly eliminate costly fuel subsidies but didn't disclose how far or fast the subsidies would be cut. The company's board late Friday said it would raise gasoline prices by 4% and diesel by 8% to bring prices in line with international norms, but failed to provide details on its long-term strategy for regulating prices. Shares fell 11% to $14.20.
The Asian index was down 0.72% to 148.85. Giant Interactive Group Inc. (GA) named three of its directors to a special committee intended to review a nonbinding proposal to take the online-game company private. Last week, investors including former chief executive Chairman Yuzhu Shi and Baring Private Equity Asia offered to acquire the stake they don't already own for $11.75 a share or American depositary share, a 16% premium at the time. The investors already own about 47.2% of Giant Interactive. Giant Interactive was down 0.6% at $11.16.
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The MA Certificate in Innovative Writing presents a unique form of graduate study in creative writing, closely intertwining the practice of writing with literary and aesthetic inquiries.
Our program creates a collaborative space in which we reflect on the ethical and political implications of creative writing within the matrix of global citizenship; tease out evident and obscured connections between contemporary and historical texts; consider how aesthetic concerns are inflected by various systems of power; and create rigorous, sensuous, contentious—above all, evocative—forms of writing that embody imaginative and forward-thinking strategies.
Our hope is to create an environment in which new forms of
writing will flourish. Poetry. Fiction. Hybrid forms. Digital and
electronic media. However innovation takes place.
Informed by UB's long history of innovation in the arts, the writing workshops and literature seminars in the MA Certificate in Innovative Writing arise from our faculty's shared belief that writing engages with—and intervenes in—the worlds we inhabit as much as the identities we pose and perform; that writing is a situation layered by critical examination, inventive thought, wild speculation, complex, often paradoxical feelings, multiple, entangled media platforms and social circuits, differing perceptions of time, and an ongoing translation of languages, as much as people and cultures.
Our MA Certificate invites you to view writing as an investigative, exploratory process in its own right: a mode of inquiry that, at its best, can articulate and rearticulate diverse experiences of 21 century culture, and unearth, perhaps even overturn, our most foundational thoughts—freeing them for profound imaginative work.
Students in the MA in Innovative Writing Certificate program immerse themselves in a mentorship community of faculty and students that begins with each student and their work. Our aim is to create a culture of writing activated by conversations with a cohort of fellow thinkers and makers, to offer our writers conditions where they can begin to write what they might not have been able to write alone. Above all, to give students skills to keep on writing long after they leave the formal space of the workshop.
Workshops and seminars in the MA in Innovative Writing program
are enhanced by the MA and PhD communities at the University at
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Graduate students who enroll in our one-year program earn an MA in English in addition to a Certificate in Innovative Writing. Certificate students register for writing workshops, literature seminars, and write a creative thesis. Our unique MA degree can be particularly useful for students who are interested in enhancing their writing portfolios and/or their critical and literary backgrounds before applying to MFA and PhD programs. The MA in English is greatly valued as a continuing degree—a step toward future graduate study—as well as a credential for writing related careers.
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Students enrolling in the MA in Innovative Writing Certificate Program take 4 elective seminars in addition to the above courses.
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Managing digitisation for societies, researchers and institutions
Conference Rooms, State Library of Victoria (entry Latrobe St)
Saturday 10 May 2014 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Large and small organisations are increasingly moving to digital platforms, but saving, accessing and retrieving this material requires far more than a good filing cabinet.
This seminar is aimed at anyone who is involved in either creating digital or converting older records to a digital format. How should you store this material, and just as importantly how can you ensure that others have access to it?
This seminar will invite people to share their experiences and their problems. To start the ball rolling three people with experience in different aspects of digitisation will talk about the challenges they faced and how these were resolved.
Howard Quenault is the Director of Computer Management Techniques. From 1999 to 2009 he was the Director of the Victorian Electronic Records Strategy (VERS), developing the Standard for Management of Electronic Records to help government agencies manage, store and access their electronic records and to ensure that Victoria's key electronic information will be identified, preserved and accessible in the future, regardless of how it was created.
Peter Pereyra is employed by the Victorian Building Authority, has been a committee member of the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria (MIV) since 2002, and is its past-President. He commenced the digitisation of mechanics' institute records in 2002 and added 13,000 images to the collection. Generous grants were made available from 2009 and since then part-time staff have been engaged to continue with the work.
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The uncertainty of electricity prices and the variables that drive prices are simulated using a structural state-space model with regime switching. The model captures the structural elements that drive electricity prices and the stochastic elements of uncertainty around these fundamental drivers, plus the unexplained stochastic noise in electricity prices.
Applying RPB to a Retail Portfolio
In this section, we present an example of applying RBP to a small retail portfolio. Our example examines the effect of applying the RBP methodology to two retail portfolios in the ERCOT market: 1) a group of BusHiLF load profile customers; and 2) a group of large commercial office buildings. 12 The portfolio of BusHiLF customers has relatively low weather sensitivity and volumetric risk compared with other load profile customers, as shown in Table 1. The portfolio of commercial office buildings (Commercial) has nearly the same absolute volumetric risk as the BusHiLF portfolio but carries a larger sensitivity to changes in weather as opposed to changes in office occupancy rates. By having two portfolios with comparable volumetric risks but different weather sensitivities, we further illustrate the importance of accurately articulating the weather, load, and price-risk relationship as part of RBP and of reducing the amount of gross margin at risk.
The traditional pricing method for energy 13 has been developed on a expected value based on the average cost of service plus a fixed margin. 14 The BusHi portfolio has an original wholesale rate of $44/MWh compared with $43/MWh of the Commercial portfolio. By applying the RBP formula in equation 2, the average retail prices change so that the BusHi portfolio is $41.7/MWh and the Commercial portfolio is $45.3/MWh. The BusHi portfolio's RBP rate decreases by $2.3/MWh because load has a relatively limited sensitivity to changes in weather (i.e., a small weather sensitivity). The Commercial portfolio's rates increase because its load is highly correlated with weather and weather has a pronounced correlation with price in ERCOT.
The changes in pricing from traditional rate design methodologies to the RBP rates significantly reduce the uncertainty in gross margin at risk. The expected gross margins shown in Figure 5 over a 12-month cycle, corresponding to the upper lines for the combined portfolio for BusHi and Commerical, are $2.5 million under both pricing structures. Although the portfolios have the same expected gross margin over the annual forecast horizon, the RBP line contains significantly smaller fluctuations in month-to-month gross margin revenue. RBP has a pronounced effect on reduced volatility in gross margin at the 5 percent level. The annual gross margin at risk is $3.8 million under the original rate structure versus $2.9 million under RBP rates. Thus, RBP achieves a 30 percent reduction in GMaR over traditional rates while maintaining the same expected revenue.
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Louisiana-Pacific Sells US GreenFiber to Tenex Capital
Posted by Bill Esler | Posted: 12/09/2013 9:19PM
Read more about wood industry financiers. NASHVILLE, TN - Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) and Casella Waste Systems, Inc. sold their interests in US GreenFiber, a cellulose insultation manufacturer, to a limited liability company formed by Tenex Capital Management for $18 million inl cash. Net proceeds will be $7 after the working capital true-up and the repayment of indebtedness.
"Through our GreenFiber joint-venture, we have enjoyed a successful 12 year partnership with Louisiana-Pacific and the GreenFiber management team," said John W. Casella, chairman and chief executive officer of Casella. "Initially, the GreenFiber cellulose insulation manufacturing business provided a natural hedge for recycled paper processed at our MRFs, however this intrinsic benefit dissipated after the sale of our non-integrated MRFs in March 2011."
"Over the last 5 years, the GreenFiber management team did an excellent job navigating the deep downturn in the housing market," John W. Casella, chairman and chief executive officer of Casella. "With their recent improved performance we took the opportunity to exit this non-core investment."
Michael Green, CEO of Tenex Capital Management, adds the acquisition to other recent investments, including Jet Powermatic and NAP Gladu.
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Poplar Springs Signature Massage: Swedish massage serves as the basis of this treatment, in which the spa therapist uses strong, smooth strokes with light to moderate pressure. Tension and stress are relieved as this massage relaxes muscles and improves circulation.
25 minutes, 50 minutes or 80 minutes
Deep Therapeutic / Sports Massage: Deep pressure and a focus on trigger points or neuromuscular therapy are used to work out tension in the muscles and connective tissue. This treatment helps repair, restore, and enhance muscle integrity while improving endurance and elasticity.
25 mintues, 50 minutes or 80 minutes
Asian Bamboo Massage: Warm bamboo sticks are used to roll, knead, and apply percussive movements over the body in this exotic, deep-relaxation approach to tissue massage. Sore muscles are soothed and circulation is improved.
50 minutes or 80 minutes
Couples Massage: This side by side massage experience opens an avenue for couples, friends, or loved ones to find comfort to unwind, sense the valuable presence of one another, and enjoy renewal together. Enhance the experience with an upgrade, such as deep tissue massage or hot rocks body work.
50 minutes or 80 minutes
Couples Heart & Sole: This couples' massage includes exfoliating foot masks with heated foot wraps, followed by head-to-toe Swedish massages using essential oils chosen to ignite passion and a renew love energy.
80 minutes
**Hot Rocks Body Massage: Heated river rocks are strategically placed on your body's energy centers then expertly used to massage the body. Heat from the smooth stones increases circulation, eases tension, and creates a deep state of relaxation.
80 minutes
(**Not recommended during pregnancy or for individuals with high blood pressure, heart conditions, or conditions that are sensitive to heat.)
Prenatal Massage: This soothing full-body massage is designed to relieve aches and pains associated with the physical changes that occur during pregnancy. Mother-to-be can choose overall relaxation or a more focused approach that addresses areas of tension. This massage is offered after first trimester.
50 minutes
Champissage (Indian Head Massage): An energy balancing head and scalp focused massage based on the techniques used by Ayurvedic healers since ancient times. This proven stress reliever involves the use of heated herbal oils which stimulate the hair follicles and nourish the hair itself. (You may request that the oil not be placed in the hair.).
25 minutes (Scalp, neck, and shoulders only) 50 minutes (Back, scalp, neck, and shoulders).
Aromatherapy Massage: The whole body is anointed with warm aromatic oils during this rhythmic massage. This personalized sensory journey invigorates the senses, alleviates stress, soothes aching muscles, and brings about a state of deep relaxation.
50 minutes or 80 minutes
Guest Room Massage: For overnight guests, our therapist will come to you, providing the Poplar Spring Signature Massage in the privacy of your room. This treatment may be upgraded (for an additional fee) to other massages on our menu.
50 minutes or 80 minutes
Deluxe Reflexology: Reflexology is based on the principle that pressure on certain parts of the feet, hands, and ears will create balance and harmony, improve circulation, soothe the nervous system, and reduce stress. The experience begins with a detoxifying mentholated foot mask. Small heated river stones are also used.
25 minutes ( no foot bath, feet only)/ 50 minutes
Express Facial: This shorter version of our European Facial includes a cleanse, exfoliant, and mask and is finished with daily use skin care products. This provides a perfect add-on to any of our body treatments ($55 as an add-on)..
25 minutes
Clarifying Facial: An advanced treatment application designed for gentle exfoliation with soothing and healing benefits for oily, congested, acne-prone, or otherwise problematic skin.
50 minutes
Fiszz Specialty Facial: A sensory journey with outstanding results this smoothing and polishing facial is unique and effective for all skins types. Prepare your skin to celebrate a special day in your life such as an anniversary, birthday, or family reunion. This treatment stimulates cellular metabolism and optimizes moisture levels within the skin while reducing fine lines, wrinkles and pores. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne. 50 or 80 minutes
Signature Honey Facial: This luxurious, exfoliating, hydrating facial enhances skin with gentle massage and soothing hydration. Effective for all skin types.
50 minutes
Foaming Enzyme Facial: For those special events when your skin should look its absolute best. Our Foaming Facial is uniquely designed to be gentle enough for day of events while still providing instant results even for the most sensitive of skin types. This powerful yet soothing facial is perfect for day-of-wedding, bridal showers and photos. This brightening treatment will leave you with smooth, purified and luminous skin. 50 minutes
Innovative Facial: A clinicaly active treatment system designed to rapidly and safely resurface the skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, smoothing, softening, and encouraging cellular renewal. Upon request this wonderful treatment can be upgraded to 80 minutes.
50 minutes or 80 minutes
Gentlemen's Facial: Similar to the European Facial, this treatment replenishes and balances the natural activity of skin. Using Innovative Skin Care products for men, this luxurious treatment maximizes natural oils and moisture levels for a refreshed result.
45 minutes
Back Facial: Bare your back with confidence. Impurities are drawn out as hard-to-reach areas undergo a thorough cleansing. Exfoliation softens skin before a mask is selected. A light massage with a toning moisturizer completes the service.
40 minutes or 70 minutes
Facial Add-Ons:
Eye Bright: This eye treatment addresses and treats fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness. This will relax and decongest your eyes.
Décolleté Protective Care: to fight aging in the delicate neck and décolleté area.
Hot Oil Scalp Ritual: to nourish the scalp and hydrate the hair.
Lash Tint.
Brow Tint.
AHA (Alpha Hydroxi Acid) Hand Treatment.
Foot Treatment with Scrub.
Hand or Foot Paraffin Dip.
We offer gentle waxing for the face and body. (Some hair removal may be incorporated into your facial treatment.) Please inquire in advance about availability.
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Hydra-Quench Cocoon: If fatigue and stress are affecting your physical and emotional well being, seawater is the perfect solution. After a full body exfoliation, a seawater gel mask – infused with essential oils – rebalances sluggish cells. This treatment combines marine-therapy and aromatherapy to leave skin silky and the body re-energized.
80 minutes
Hungarian Mud Wrap: The beautifying benefits of marine elements are featured in this detoxifying mud wrap. Ancient sea salt mixed with blue-green algae exfoliates. Hungarian Mud, rich in minerals, draws out impurities and leave skin clean, refreshed, and pure. The mud also firms and tightens, giving exceptional anti-aging results.
80 minutes
Express Facial Add-On: Complement any of our body treatments with this version of our European Facial, including a cleanse, exfoliant, mask and finishing with daytime skin care.
25 minutes
Zentz Body Scrubs
Healing elements of ZENTS Scrub are custom blended to invigorate and replenish your skin. The gentle sugar and salt particles are ideal for all skin types, even the most sensitive. A superbly concentrated shea butter, blended with sunflower and safflower oils, is applied in the scent of your choice, providing essential hydration and soothing nourishment. This two-part treatment includes a full-body exfoliation, which is rinsed off in the private shower within our body treatment room. The overall result is a buffed, smooth feel – from head to toe – and a radiant glow.
45 minutes
ZENTS scents are designed to be blended and layered. Experiment to find the combination that is perfect for you.
MANDARIN: Warm, exotic, and uplifting – Blend: sparkling, citrus, provocative depth / Notes: orange flower, citrus zest, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg
EARTH: Stimulating – Blend: clean and classic / Notes: sandalwood, frankincense, Siberian fir, and Forest Mist Accord
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ORE: Sexy, fiery, and euphoric – Blend: deep, spicy, and alluring / Notes: iris, bay laurel, coriander, jasmine, and patchouli
SUN: Comforting and gentle – Blend: warm and sensuous / Notes: vanilla, sweet orange, sandalwood, and pink grapefruit
OOLONG: Sophisticated andRejuvenating – Blend: green tea / Notes: lime blossom, lavender, ylang ylang, and petitgrain
Hot Oil Scalp Ritual Add-On: Hot oil, in the aroma of your choice, is gently poured over the scalp and hair for a hydrating and nourishing scalp massage.
15 minutes
Hands and feet deserve pampering, too. Our manicures and pedicures include all the basics in nail and skin care, as well as thorough callus and cuticle removal, exfoliating scrub, massage, and buffing. Regular manicures, and pedicures take approximately 50 minutes each; allow more time for add-ons. Express treatments include shaping, massage, buffing and polish for a fresh new look.
Zents Manicure / Pedicure Combo
Poplar Springs Signature Mani/Pedi
Polish Change: Hands, Feet
Mask Add On
Paraffin Dip
AHA Hand Treatment
Hot Stone Add-On
Express Manicure
Express Pedicure
Express Manicure / Pedicure Combo
Princess Manicure / Pedicure Combo (for ages 4-11)
Shellac Nails
The Shellac system features a base coat, color coat, and top coat. Together with a UV lamp, they comprise the breakthrough in resilient color that remains flawless for two weeks, yet can be removed in 10 minutes.
Shellac Manicure
Shellac Pedicure
Shellac Manicure / Pedicure Combo
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