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Seagate has officially introduced its fifth-generation solid-state hybrid drives (SSHDs) under the FireCuda brand name. They have a thinner form-factor compared to previous-gen solutions. The drives use Seagate's 1 TB SMR platters as well as the company's multi-tier cache technology. The FireCuda 2.5" are the first SSHDs to use shingled magnetic recording (SMR). The Seagate FireCuda 2.5" family will offer 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB capacities and will be compatible with both desktops and thin laptops, thanks to its 7 mm z-height (down from 9.5 mm in case of the Laptop SSHD drives). To a large extent, the Seagate FireCuda SSHDs resemble the recently announced BarraCuda 2.5" HDDs: the drives are also based on the 1 TB SMR platters which have an areal...
HGST Deskstar NAS 6 TB Review
The increasing affordability of SSDs has put a strain on the traditional market for hard drive vendors. However, hard drives continue to remain the storage medium of choice for...36 by Ganesh T S on 12/23/2014
Seagate Enterprise NAS HDD 6 TB Review
Hard drives continue to remain the storage medium of choice for applications where capacity and cost factors outweigh performance requirements. Vendors have also realized that enterprise hard drives are...52 by Ganesh T S on 12/10/2014
Seagate Enterprise NAS HDD: WD Red Pro Gets a Competitor
We have seen this story play out before. Western Digital delineates the hard drive market with a product aimed at a particular niche and Seagate comes in a few...22 by Ganesh T S on 12/2/2014
HGST Deskstar NAS 4 TB Review
The increasing affordability of SSDs has put a strain on the traditional market for hard drive vendors. However, new opportunities have opened up, thanks to the rapid growth in...37 by Ganesh T S on 11/22/2014
WD Red Pro Review: 4 TB Drives for NAS Systems Benchmarked
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6 TB NAS Drives: WD Red, Seagate Enterprise Capacity and HGST Ultrastar He6 Face-Off
Western Digital launched the first NAS-specific 6 TB drive today. In expanding their Red portfolio, they have brought 6 TB drives suitable for 24x7 operation into the hands of...83 by Ganesh T S on 7/21/2014
5TB 3.5" Enterprise HDD from Toshiba Announced
Despite the focus on immediate storage is on the solid-state drive, whenever a large backup is needed then the mechanical hard-disk drive is still reigning supreme, and the demand...42 by Ian Cutress on 2/15/2014
The WD Black2 Review: World's First 2.5" Dual-Drive
If you had asked me a few years ago, I would've said that hybrid drives will be the next big thing in the storage industry. A hybrid drive made...100 by Kristian Vättö on 1/30/2014
Western Digital Releases Black^2: 120GB SSD + 1TB HD Dual-Drive in 2.5" Form Factor
To date all the hybrid storage solutions we have seen have been rather limited. Seagate got the idea right with the Momentus XT but having only 8GB of NAND...66 by Kristian Vättö on 11/25/2013
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Seagate to Ship 5TB HDD in 2014 using Shingled Magnetic Recording
It's not just planar NAND that's running into physical limits lately. According to Seagate, its latest 1TB platter 3.5" drives have shrunk read/write heads as small as they can...27 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 9/9/2013
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Battle of the 4 TB NAS Drives: WD Red and Seagate NAS HDD Face-Off
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Chicago Cubs Rumors: Dodgers Make Offer For Ryan DempsterJuly 20, 2012 – 12:33 am by Ryan Phillips
The Los Angeles Dodgers have fallen behind in the National League West race and are now desperately trying to right the ship. With that in mind they have officially made an offer to the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Ryan Dempster.
The Dodgers have long been considered the front-runners for Dempster, but now the two sides have exchanged offers. Additionally, the Cubs would like to move the 35-year-old before his next scheduled start on Friday. While he's not in the best shape of his career, maybe Dempster can try exercise programs like this one to tone up a bit.
The Atlanta Braves have also been interested in Dempster, who as a 10-and-5 player has full no-trade protection. The veteran has stated that he would prefer to end up with the Dodgers, but his second choice would be with the Braves.
The Cubs want to move Dempster before his next start in order to protect against him getting injured or performing poorly. That would obviously lower his value. As of now the components of a potential deal are not known, but we have been told that the Dodgers' top pitching prospect, Zach Lee, will not be included.
Dempster is currently 5-3 with a major league best 1.86 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. The two-time All-Star is in his ninth season with the Cubs.

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How in the world could we allow a man who never held a regular job, covered up his raunchy-checkered past, was not elected by the people of the U.S., lied to us over and over and over, invaded a sovereign nation without provocation, will leave Iraq only to have it splinter apart, gave special favors to his greedy friends in corporate America, connected personally with the head of some of the sleaziest companies in America [most of which have gone belly-up], ...how could we allow this man to dismantle the greatest economic engine in the world and take away our leadership position globally?
George W. Bush has made the U.S. look like a population of greedy bumpkins.
Have we learned nothing from this tribe of hypocritical money-grabbers? Are we gluttons for punishment considering four more years with John McCain? Is there no alarm clock that will wake us?
Our economy is in the dumpster, thrown there by unregulated corporate stealing. Our invasion and occupation of Iraq can have no good ending, it will disintegrate as soon as we leave. Afghanistan is sliding into chaos. And Americans continue to lose their lives in the Middle East as our debts pile up for those wars and our economy tumbles. When our president speaks, nobody listens. The terrorists are winning, and George W. Bush has been their best recruiter. The long history of U.S. world leadership is gone with the wind. We are a pariah nation that is hated worldwide.
Your children and grandchildren will be paying the price for the greed and selfish mistakes of the Bush administration. Meanwhile, some will still believe that Bush is for family values, for the principles of the Prince of Peace, etc. Sad, very sad.
Addenda: Please, this is a blog, not a forum, not a chat, not an email, not a dialogue, not a personal communication with others, ad infinitum. So far all the questions asked of me have been addressed directly and specifically in past blogs, past speeches in Europe and North America, radio and network TV interviews, things I have written elsewhere in periodicals, etc. There are myriad ways to get your own opinions out. Please do not expect me to give you personal attention.


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In this episode, Minnesota mining fortune heir Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse are found dead in the family's estate, Glensheen. Evidence leads police to Congdon's adopted daughter Marjorie Caldwell, whose greed and sociopathic intentions combined in a deadly combination.
This episode includes interviews with:
- Gary Waller, chief investigator on the case
- Prosecutor John DeSanto
- Gail Feichtinger, author of "Will to Murder," a book about the case
- Joe Kimball, author of "Secrets of the Congdon Mansion"
What happens to the rich and privileged when money no longer buys happiness?
BEHIND MANSION WALLS slips under the veil of wealth to reveal sensational stories of mystery and murder.
With society journalist Christopher Mason, BEHIND MANSION WALLS chronicles the secret affairs, hidden accounts, and false identities that lurk in the shadows of America's gated communities.


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Jury's over. George Zimmerman was acquitted. And now it's time to cash in.
One of the six jurors in the trial, identified as juror B37, is co-writing a book about the trial along with her husband, an attorney. The publishing industry news blog Galley Cat reports that though there is not, as of yet, a book deal, the juror has signed up with an agent to find her one.
A release from the agent reads:
My hope is that people will read Juror B37's book, written with her attorney husband, and understand the commitment it takes to serve and be sequestered on a jury in a highly publicized murder trial and how important, despite one's personal viewpoints, it is to follow the letter of the law. It could open a whole new dialogue about laws that may need to be revised and revamped to suit a 21st century way of life. The reader will also learn why the jurors had no option but to find Zimmerman Not Guilty due to the manner in which he was charged and the content of the jury instructions.
The juror hasn't revealed her identity, as have none of the other five women.
Update: The would-be author has decided against writing the book, following a social media campaign to quash the effort.
Descriptions of the jurors are here.


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I want to thank everyone who has quoted, linked, or referred to Kareem's Blog. I have also been honored to get interviewed by great bloggers, project management gurus, and twitter fellows. I really cannot thank these great people enough, without their endorsements and continuous feedback this blog wouldn't still be on! Guys, Great Minds Think Alike!
What's up in Project Management ( 22/12/2009 )
In episode #5 of their awesome What's up in Project Management podcast, Josh Nankivel (PM Student) and Bas de Baar (Project Shrink) – PMI's New Media Council members – have shared their feedback about Kareem's Blog in general, using XMind to depict and structure points of discussion in a blog post, and Why Projects Fail article series, you can listen to Josh and Bas talking about Kareem's Blog from the minute 06:41 onwards. Thanks a lot Josh and Bas for your great feedback.
PM Student ( 27/12/2009 )
This was the first ever referral to Kareem's Blog. In December, 2009, Josh Nankivel has mentioned Kareem's Blog in his post 7 Project Management Blogs You Can't Miss, I have been honoured for having been added to a list of great project management bloggers. I would love to express my gratitude to Josh's recommendation that gave Kareem's Blog a great momentum at its beginning.
Arras People – How to Manage a Camel ( 10/01/2010 )
I am grateful to Twitter for having led me to Arras People, a recruitment and consulting UK based firm that is specialized in project, program, and portfolio management. Dan Strayer has recommended me to the camel's blog readers in his article Tuesdays with Morning Links saying:
"Tweeter to Watch: kareemshaker – Kareem Shaker is a Dubai-based PMP who "has a passion to write about project, program, people, & time management, productivity, software, and interesting stuff!" For those fortunate enough to have a busy TweetDeck filled with project-related search columns, which I do, you'll no doubt have seen Kareem emerge in the last couple of weeks as a real mover and shaker (pun intended) in the PMP blogosphere. He drops comments on the blog pieces of others, and has an in-depth, well-written self-titled blog. KareemShaker.com this week features an involved, thought-out post about a concept he calls Social Loafing. It's worth a read."
Thank you so much Dan, I can't thank you enough for your recommendation and positive feedback.
The Green PM ( 01/02/2010 )
In her post, The Four Minute Meeting, Jhaymee Wilson (aka The Green PM) has quoted one of my tweets, in response to a question she had asked about the time managers spend in a week attending productive and unproductive meetings. Thank you Jhaymee for your support and for the great discussions we have always had on Twitter.
Arras People – How to Manage a Camel ( 02/02/2010 )
Once again, Dan Strayer in February Edition of Tuesday with Moring Links, he recommends my article 100 Ways to Know Your Project is FUBAR saying:
"Kareem Shaker at kareemshaker.com draws upon a memorable acronym (safe for work thanks to the strategically-placed asterisks) from 'Saving Private Ryan' to help one's recognition that a project is gassed – http://kareemshaker.com/project-management/100-ways-to-know-your-project-is-fubar/."
Thank you Dan!
Guerrilla Project Management ( 07/02/2010 )
I am thankful for social media for having led me to such a great person, Samad Aidane is one of the best project management bloggers whose unique insights and genuine views. Samad has written a great article titled Being respectful does not mean being a doormat in response to my article RED Leadership. Samad, it's been a great honour!
PM Student ( 20/02/2010 )
Another awesome endorsement from Josh Nankivel to an initiative I have started to help aspiring project managers, I have written a post called First Time Project Manager where I have sought the help and support of experienced project managers on Twitter and social media to guide first time project managers to build more experience and get the knowledge that will put them on the right path which will eventually reduce project failure rate. Josh has quickly responded and support the initiative and we have started to use the new Twitter hashtag #FTPM I have devised and he wrote a great post titled New project manager? Twitter can help: #FTPM in response to my post.
Al Taee Blog ( 26/03/2010 )
I have been honoured to get a great brand conversation with Mohammed Al Taee, Mohammed is an enthusiastic entrepreneur who is specialized in personal branding and social media, he had brand conversations with many celebrities such as Seth Godin, our conversation was centred around project management, you can read the full conversation here
Arras People – How to Manage a Camel ( 09/07/2010 )
The best networking activity I've ever had was when Lindsay Scott, Director of Arras People, contacted me to write about the results of their annual Project Management Benchmark Report, the report has been compiled based on hundreds of project and program management professionals, the article is available on my blog at Project Failure – Voice of The Professionals and on Arras People's blog at Project Failure. Lindsay was very helpful and she helped with reviewing the article. Lindsay, thank you so much for getting me to this experience and for allowing me this unique opportunity.
Project Failure – Voice of The Professionals article has been edited by PMI's editors and it was published in PM Network, the official magazine of Project Management Institute, the magazine was sent to over 330,000 members. The article was given the title Why Do Projects Really Fail? you can read the article on the digital edition of the magazine here
Papercut Edge ( 21/07/2010 )
Geoff Crane, a former Vice President for two global banks and currently the owner of Papercut Project Monitoring and a really great blogger who is carrying over 22 years of experience has referred to my most commented article There are too many projects and few project managers in his great article titled Is The PMP Losing Its Value?. Geoff shares his unique views about the value of PMP and tells real life stories about PMP certified individuals he has known.
Commsabilities ( July 2010 )
Jo Ann Sweeney, owner of Commsabilities, has more than 25 years experience and is a trained journalist, chartered marketer and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, fellow of the British Association of Communicators in Business and member of the Institute of Directors. In her wonderful 5 part article series, titled Top 5 Communication Skills for Project Managers, Jo Ann has quoted me in Active Listening, Building Relationships of Trust, and Conveying Vision skills. I have been quoted along with other top notch project managers, the articles were consolidate in a single article that was published in PMI's website.
Arras People – How to Manage a Camel ( 05/11/2010 )
In his article Project Failure is Also Due to Poor Communication, Richard Gaunt, CEO of Benchpoint Ltd, has shared his views on the project failure article I have written based on Arras People Project Management Benchmark Report. As communications director for a major international business integration project, Richard explains why communication could be the #1 reason for project failure. Thank you so much Richard, it's been my pleasure.
Project Smart ( 26/11/2010 )
It was great receiving a request from Duncan Haughey to republish The Seven Deadly Sins of Risk Management, Duncan praised the article a lot and indicated that it would enrich readers knowledge. Thank you so much Duncan.


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Catastrophic risks are defined as events with a low probability but a big economic and social impact. A natural event could become a disaster depending on the degree of vulnerability – that is to say, to which extent a geographic area, community or structure is able to face the negative effects of the event.
Nowadays, global awareness about the frequency and severity of natural disasters is increasing and mitigating the damaging effects of those risks is becoming a global priority. Working on reducing risk exposure and enhancing early alarm systems, emergency management and reconstruction with a global perspective are a key issue for any country to minimize the great damage associated with disasters in terms of human, social and financial costs.
On 27 February 2012, Chile suffered the worst natural disaster of the past 60 years. It ranks as the sixth largest earthquake ever to be recorded by a seismograph. It was felt strongly in six Chilean regions, affecting about 80% of the country's population.
The earthquake triggered a tsunami that devastated several coastal towns in south-central Chile. The total cost of the damage produced by the disaster is estimated at US$ 30 billion, equivalent to 18% of the GNP. This natural disaster, with catastrophic consequences for the country, imposed a great challenge on the government due to the wide spread of the damage and its complexity.
Since the first days following the disaster, I have been part of President Piñera's team leading the emergency and reconstruction efforts. First as Governor of O'Higgins Region, one of the most affected areas by the earthquake, and after as Minister of Housing and Urban Development, giving me the opportunity to become a witness and a key player in the government's efforts to develop and implement the reconstruction.
During the process, we faced great challenges such as to guarantee public safety and restore basic services, integrate the efforts of the private and public sectors, and install emergency housing in scattered locations. But the most challenging task posed by the disaster was to implement a plan to respond to more than 220,000 families that needed government assistance to reconstruct or rebuild their homes, to plan our future cities and to implement strategies to minimize losses provoked by natural hazards.
In countries with a high level of exposure, such as Chile, natural disasters are considered tragedies that imply severe losses, but they could also be considered as a unique opportunity to learn and implement risk reduction measures for the future. In this sense, this disaster was not an exception, and taught us important lessons that I would like to share:
- The leadership of the government is a key factor in the success of a reconstruction process, articulating the efforts of all sectors and uniting the public and private sectors and civil society.
- The focus of the reconstruction process must be on affected families, not on repositioning the houses destroyed. Housing and urban reconstruction is the most challenging of all, trying to avoid massive displacements and giving families the chance to rebuild their homes and live where they always have.
- In the rebuilding process, families should be able to participate in the choice of their homes, to empower them as owners and agents of the solution.
- Given the diversity of problems, you need to have a battery of diverse solutions to enable communities to reach those most appropriate for them.
- We must look to the future of our towns and cities in a responsible and safe way, planning and developing resilient cities with tools that consider risk conditions and mitigation measures.
Natural disasters are inevitable, but we must learn to be better prepared to decrease the amount of damage and losses. Acknowledging risk conditions; informing communities about the real risks and potential losses they face; taking prevention measures; enhancing collaborative cross-sectorial networks; and strengthening immediate response capacities at a local, regional and global level are part of the challenges that we should prioritize in our agendas.
Author: Rodrigo Pérez Mackenna is Minister of Housing and Urbanism for Chile and Chair of the Global Agenda Council on Catastrophic Risks
Image: A dog is seen as fishermen stand on a destroyed bridge in a fishing hamlet south of Santiago, Chile REUTERS/Victor Ruiz Caballero


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SPRINGFIELD - Cassandra Gonzalez had a special birthday treat Tuesday, turning 18 years old just in time to cast her ballot on Election Day.
Gonzalez of Dover Street, had registered to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles, but cast a provisional ballot at the Election Office at City Hall when her name did not appear on the voting list.
"To now officially vote, I'm proud of myself," she said immediately after voting.
Gonzalez, who is the daughter of Carlos and Alty Gonzalez, is also proud that she was born on Election Day. She has been no stranger to the election process, saying she regularly accompanied her parents to the polls since she was a child.


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Tuscan Vegetable Soup
1/2 cup olive oil
2 quarts leeks, white part only, diced
8 tablespoons finely minced garlic
Kosher salt
2 quarts peeled and diced carrots
2 quarts peeled and diced potatoes
2 quarts frozen peas
16 quarts vegetable broth
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
2 quarts frozen corn
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
1. Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn and peas, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Cool it on ice and store it in the fridge


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At first glance, the 2009 summer-movie pool appeared to be pretty shallow. But wade into the schedule, and it's surprisingly deep. Big box-office potential dives into August -- a month typically reserved for studio junk -- and several pictures from acclaimed filmmakers debut during the dog days of summer.
(Whether those limited-release indie features will open on local screens is unknown, but I'd wager several of them will.)
So, perhaps it's absurd to lump pure popcorn fare such as "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" with Sam Mendes' offbeat comedy "Away We Go" and Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock." (Anybody else like the pun in that title?) But it means -- to use an ancient cliche -- there's something for everybody. Here, I've highlighted six of the summer's most-anticipated flicks:
• Summer movie season loaded with promise
• Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts hosts indie films this summer
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (PG-13)
I can't see director Michael Bay tinkering with the slam-bang formula that made '07's "Transformers" a towering, $319-million-grossing success: Shia LaBeouf is goofy, Megan Fox just flaunts her curves and giant robots are, by turns, wacky and destructive. The plot has something to do with LaBeouf's character Sam Witwicky's uncovering the ancient origins of the Transformers, but that seems beside the point, as long as CGI robots and set pieces explode at regular intervals. Excedrin note: The movie also will play on IMAX -- with some, but not all, scenes filling the humongous screen, like "The Dark Knight" -- so Bay's hectic, headache-inducing action sequences will be extra painful.
(Opens June 24)
"Public Enemies" (R)
The combination of Johnny Depp (as 1930s celeb-gangster John Dillinger) and director Michael Mann means this could be a winner for critics and audiences. The cast also includes Christian Bale (as the FBI agent aiming to take down Dillinger) and Oscar winner Marion Cotillard (playing Dillinger's love interest Billie Frechette), so this project oozes credibility and the potential for big box office. It also may revive the tired gangster genre.
(July 1)
"Bruno" (R)
Sacha Baron Cohen blended extrarodinarily crass comedy and biting social commentary with "Borat," and he aims to lampoon the fashion industry with his clueless, flamboyant Bruno character. Amazingly, the media onslaught surrounding the $128-million-grossing "Borat" didn't expose Cohen so much that he couldn't find people to dupe with his fake-persona/I'm-filming-a-documentary strategy/ruse. His inspired antics promise to be uproarious, but now that most of us know it's a put-on, will "Bruno" be as fresh and exciting? We'll see.
(July 10)
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (PG)
Is this already the sixth "Potter" film? Yup, and this one better be worth the wait, considering it was bumped from the '08 Christmas corridor for a July release, much to the chagrin of millions of die-hard Potterheads. For the 17 of us who haven't read the novels, this time, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) unearths the origins of the nefarious Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), thus continuing the series' increasingly dark-and-doomy vibe. Like "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," this also will debut on IMAX, with select scenes in 3-D. (And only two more Potter films to go: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" scheduled to open in 2010 and "Part 2" in 2011.)
(July 15)
"Funny People" (R)
Ironically, despite the title and the presence of Adam Sandler, Leslie Mann and Seth Rogen, this might be director Judd Apatow's most serious movie yet. Sandler plays a stand-up comic dealing with a terminal illness, and Rogen is the struggling amateur funnyman who becomes his unlikely friend. But don't despair -- the film should boast as much trademark Apatowian crude comedy as it does weighty drama.
(July 31)
"Inglourious Basterds" (Rated R)
The war-movie genre gets totally Tarantinoed in the "Pulp Fiction" director's sort-of-remake of obscure, correctly spelled Italian B-flick "Inglorious Bastards." Brad Pitt plays a soldier leading a squad of Americans assigned to hunt down Nazis -- with no holds barred. Insert sly chuckle here, because we all know Quentin Tarantino doesn't shy away from graphic violence. Or lots of talky dialogue, another Q.T. trademark. I can't wait to see this.
(Aug. 21)
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A New York woman was arrested March 31 after motorists reported she was driving a U-Haul truck erratically on Interstate 81 in Dickinson Twp., Cumberland County.
State police at Carlisle said Danielle O'Connor, 35, was driving the truck around 40 mph to 50 mph in the left lane with traffic backed up behind her. Police said she was swerving all over the roadway and did not stop when the trooper activated his lights and siren.
Police said they eventually stopped O'Connor and that she appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance.
Police said they found drugs in the vehicle. Police also said O'Connor did not have a driver's license. She was arrested for DUI and taken to a hospital for a blood test.


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Darton State College Health Sciences Department | Respiratory Care - Program Requirements
Home » Programs » Health Sciences » Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care (0366)
Program Requirements
- Students will be required to submit a completed health form documenting satisfactory health status and evidence of health insurance prior to clinical practicum.
- The student is responsible for his/her own health in the event of illness, accident, or exposure to communicable disease in class, lab, or clinic.
- Professional liability insurance is required prior to clinical rotations.
- Students must earn a "C" or better in all professional courses in order to progress to the next course in sequence. Any student failing to complete a professional course will not be allowed to continue in the program.
- The student may reapply for admission in the next class. Students seeking readmission will be evaluated by the Respiratory Care faculty to determine acceptability and placement in the program. Previously completed professional courses may be accepted or may need to be repeated at the sole discretion of the faculty.
- Students who fail to complete more than one Respiratory course (this may be two different courses or the same course twice) will be dismissed from the program and will not be re-accepted. Withdrawing from a respiratory course in lieu of failing will count as an attempt the same as a failure.
- Students who fail a clinical practicum must at a minimum repeat both the clinical and classroom courses covering that content.
- Students are required to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA in order to graduate from the program and Darton College.
- The Respiratory Care Program reserves the right to discontinue, at any time, the enrollment of a Respiratory Care student if, in the judgment of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Allied Health and the Respiratory Care Faculty, the student does not appear to have the necessary qualifications or temperament for a career as a Respiratory Care Professional. Refer to the program handbook for more information.
- The student must abide by the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care program as defined in the program handbook.
- The student must possess the essential physical and mental functional requirements for the profession in the categories of visual acuity, hearing, physical ability, speech, and manual dexterity. Refer to the Program Handbook for complete information.
- Students will have three attempts to successfully demonstrate competency of any skill taught in any laboratory course or clinical practicum. This policy includes the American Heart Association ACLS course at the end of RESP 1138. Students unable to demonstrate competency after 3 attempts will fail the laboratory or clinical course, including ACLS, and will not be allowed to progress in the program. Students may re-apply according to the previously listed policies.
- Respiratory students must demonstrate
- Sufficient critical thinking ability to be able to safely and effectively assess clinical situations and act appropriately.
- Sufficient interpersonal skills to interact successfully with co-workers, supervisors, patients and family members who may have different social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
- Sufficient communication abilities both verbal and written to be able to provide patient instruction and education, complete proper documentation and communicate with physicians and other health care workers professionally.
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The possibility of bad weather has prompted the St. John the Baptist Parish Council to postpone its meeting until 10 a.m. on Friday(Jan. 31). Parish officials had initially changed the meeting time to 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
The regular council meeting, which is preceded by the finance committee meeting, was originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Jan.28).
However, the National Weather Service reports that another arctic blast could send freezing rain Tuesday similar to what motorists experienced Friday (Jan.24) that caused the closure of major roads and bridges.
St. John Parish President Natalie Robottom has declared a state of emergency as officials brace for freezing temperatures that are expected to bring sleet and icy roads and bridges starting Tuesday.
All government buildings, along with public, private and parochial schools in St. John will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Parish Council will meet in LaPlace at the Percy Hebert Building, 1801 West Airline Highway, starting at 10 a.m. with a finance committee meeting.


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ELYRIA, Ohio -- As the two attorneys continue to exchange evidence, the trial of an Avon man accused of fatally shooting his roommate has been postponed.
The trial of Ryan Raider, 25, who police say shot his roommate, Brandon Smith, 29, in the head after the two returned to their French Creek Road apartment from a bar on Oct. 12, was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday in the Lorain County Common Pleas Court in Elyria.
"We're exchanging discovery," said Cleveland attorney Ross Haffey, who is representing Raider.
Both sides are required to provide one another with all the evidence they've uncovered during their investigation, he said.
The defense and prosecution haven't finished exchanging evidence, and once both sides have everything they need, another pretrial hearing will be scheduled, Haffey said.
Raider faces charges of aggravated murder and felonious assault.
Smith's girlfriend, Emily Markel, called 911 around 3 a.m. on Oct. 12 and said her boyfriend had been shot in the head. She told a dispatcher that a 9mm pistol had accidentally discharged when Raider and Smith were messing around with it.
Markel told the dispatcher that she didn't think Raider knew the gun was loaded.
When police arrived at Raider and Smiths' apartment, Raider had wrapped a towel around Smith's head and was leaning over his roommate trying to stop the bleeding, according to the initial police report.
Police said Smith was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland where he was pronounced dead.
According to a search warrant released on Oct. 15, Raider and Smith returned from the bar in the early morning hours of Oct. 12 and started playing with the 9mm pistol. Smith and his girlfriend went to bed, but Raider kept playing with the weapon, the warrant said.
Raider said the gun went off accidentally when he dropped it, the warrant said.
He was initially charged with reckless homicide and using weapons under disability, but on Nov. 21, a Lorain County grand jury indicted him on charges of aggravated murder and felonious assault.


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The upcoming Whidbey Island Triathlon will cause several roads to be restricted or closed Saturday, Aug. 16.
According to a South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District news release, a handful of roads will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the day of the race. Several others will have bicyclists and runners, and drivers are urged to be cautious.
Lakeside Drive: one way only (northwest-bound) between Traverse and Pintail roads, with no street parking except select volunteers from 8 to 9:45 a.m.
Traverse Road and Lakeside Drive closed from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Limited turns from Bayview Road onto Andreason Road from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
DeBruyn Road closed between Saratoga Road and Third Street.
Second Street closed between Park and DeBruyn avenues.
Triathlon racers may be seen on the following routes between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Lone Lake Road between Andreason and Saratoga roads; Goss Lake Road between Traverse and Lone Lake roads; Saratoga Road between Lone Lake and Park roads; DeBruyn Avenue between Saratoga Road and Third Street; Third Street/Brooks Hill Road/Bayview Road between DeBruyn Avenue and Andreason Road; Park Road between Saratoga Road and Camano Avenue; Camano Avenue/Langley Road between Park Road and Sports Complex Park; and Maxwelton Road between Langley Road and South Whidbey High School.
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Broadway Bound
Release Date: January 1st, 1992
Not Yet Rated|1 hr. 37 min.
Plot Summary
Two aspiring comedy writers incite their relatives when they use familial foibles as a basis for a new radio series.
Cast: Anne Bancroft, Hume Cronyn, Corey Parker, Jonathan Silverman, Jerry Orbach, Michele Lee, Marilyn Cooper, Pat McCormick
Director: Paul Bogart
Genres: Comedy drama


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Jamie Lee Plymel, age 40, of Spring Hill, TN passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Pentecostals of Murfreesboro with military honors. Pastor Phil DePriest will officiate. A graveside service will be held Monday in West View Cemetery at 10:00AM in Moultrie,GA.
Mr. Plymel is survived by his loving wife, Stacy DePriest Plymel; son, Jacob "Jake" Plymel of Brentwood; step-children, Garrett, Sydney, and Sarina; parents, Lamar Plymel of Moultrie, GA and Sue Plymel of Albany, GA; brothers, Michael Plymel of Decatur, GA and Brad Plymel and his wife Pam of Moutrie, GA; and three nieces and one nephew.
Mr. Plymel was a native of Moultrie, GA. He served in the United States Navy and worked with Markem-Imaje as a Senior Field Rep. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00AM to 12:00Noon at the Pentecostals of Murfreesboro.
Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com


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Yesterday, April 8, 2013, Annette Funicello - Mouseketeer, beach bunny, and peanut butter enthusiast - passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. The perky teen-queen comedienne was the embodiment of wholesome American girlhood in the early '60's, enjoying wacky, bikini'd-but-G-rated fun onscreen in her iconic series of beach movies; her New York Times obituary, in fact, includes the sentence "Her cheerfulness was legendary."
Tiki culture flowered in the early 1960's, along with the beach-party movie genre, and in 1960, Annette released "Hawaiiannette" - a collection of island-themed novelty tunes. Pour yourself a virgin Mai Tai and enjoy.


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Milly, a woman of color vs. Wiley Williams
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State of MissouriMissouri
Third Judicial Circuit Towit
The within named MillyMilly is permitted to sue
as poor person on the within petition to establish
her freedom & the clerk of the Circuit CourtCircuit Court
of St. Louis County is hereby directed to hear
the trespass herein for that pur
-pose -and John C.EdwardsEdwards Esquire
is hereby asigned as her counsel. It is
moreover ordered that the petitionee have
reasonable to allow her counsel
and the court when occures may require
and that the petitioner shall not be taken
or removed out of the jurisdiction of the
court nor be subject to any severity because
of her application for freedom.
Given under my hand at My
chambers this 25 of June 1829.
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chambers this 25 of June 1829.
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He Stood Accused of Infecting 7 With HIV. And Now He's Dead
Glenn Mills, the New Zealand man charged with knowingly exposing 14 others to HIV by having unprotected sex, was found dead in his jail cell. The 40-year-old, arrested in May, allegedly infected five men and two women, all under age 28. The Press: "Police have said Mills was diagnosed HIV-positive in May 2007 but allegedly carried on with an active sex life. He profiled himself as a 32-year-old on various website and telephone dating services, attempting to solicit partners throughout the country and possibly overseas." But just hours before he was due to appear in court, he was found dead in his Auckland cell — a suicide we're guessing, since there's no investigation into any suspects. A not-so-just end for someone who is, arguably, an alleged serial killer.
The editor in me goes nuts here sometimes: "…who is arguably a serial killer," or, "…who is an alleged serial killer." No need for both, boys, although if you had to pick one over the other, the lawyers would prefer you leave the, "alleged," where it is.
Or maybe, "…who might be, arguably, an alleged maybe serial killer (perhaps)."Nov 30, 2009 at 4:44 pm · @Reply ·
Sadly there are a few mentally deranged HIV positive men out there who have unprotected sex without disclosing or lying about their HIV status.
Lesson to be learned: never take anyone's word about their HIV status, the "I'm neg, me too, let's bareback" will get you infected.
This is absolutely not unusual. People are out there barebacking like crazy. People must be responsible for what they do. Why didn't any of these people use protection?
Hmmm… Something about labeling this man a "serial killer" rubs me the wrong way. Yes, ethically he has a duty to tell his partners about his status, and he was obviously intentionally trying to pass on the virus, but this isn't akin to murder. HIV treatment has come a long way, and while it's obviously better for one's health not to be positive, people can now live for decades after becoming infected with current medication. It seems to me that vilifying this man just perpetuates the idea that HIV+-persons are diseased, dangerous people.
"but this isn't akin to murder. HIV treatment has come a long way, and while it's obviously better for one's health not to be positive, people can now live for decades after becoming infected with current medication."
People survive being stabbed sometimes, too, but if they don't, it's murder.
There was intent here. That's all that matters.
Same thing happened when Jerry Falwell was found dead in his office bloated and pale from a heart attack. After infecting millions with his charm, he gets a holy pardon. His brainwashed ilk are still out there disrupting democracy. Do we wait for them to die off to, like we expect from HIV positive individuals?
Attempted serial murder, then? And if any of his victims perishes due to HIV, at that time he's a murderer, no?
He's still a douche, all the same. Don't want to talk ill of the dead but he was.
anyone who has sex with someone unprotected is doing there own will & must pay there own dues it is as simple as that todaY
How horrid. Why do people like this even exist.
@rhino79 Okay, it's not akin to murder…it's just akin to cutting someone's legs off, or perhaps shooting someone in a vital organ that doesn't actually cause death but a life altering disability which requires medical treatment for the rest of their life.
#4 Rhino79 why is he "intentionally passing on the virus"? I'm not excusing his ethical lapse of course, but he probably just wanted to have sex like most other people on the planet.
And I agree with others on here who say BOTH parties are responsible for their behavior. Any guy I date goes with me to the Gay community center and we both get tested BEFORE sex.
Not romantic, but so be it.
This guy wasn't gay…
He seems straight, he did sleep with ladies too..
Some are guilty… all are responsible. I troubles me that society creates it's monsters but will not own them. Now it's 7 lives changed forever and 1 life lost… because ignorance, intolerance, fear and outright hatred are breeding and creating something more dangerous than all diseases combined…
@10 GrrrlRomeo:
"it's not akin to murder…it's just akin to cutting someone's legs off, or perhaps shooting someone in a vital organ that doesn't actually cause death but a life altering disability which requires medical treatment for the rest of their life."
A life-altering "disability" that will eventually cause your death.
Seriously though, I hope there's a Hell so that this guy gets first-class tickets to the Ninth Circle.
"Alleged" does not equal "guilty". Committing suicide doesn't necessarily imply guilt either…he could have been feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. The burden of proof is to show willful intent to harm. Also to show that his alleged hiv+ victims contracted the disease from him and not from a different sex partner.
Anyway, the news article reeks of malice and contempt. For example, it says, "he carried on with an active sex life" after his diagnosis. So what? Most of the millions of hiv+ people do, and that doesn't mean they intend to infect anyone, or that they ever will.
I notice that the defense seems to have had difficulty getting the "victims" on the stand for questioning. Why? Might they then admit their own lack of personal responsibility for insisting on condom use? I know there are many young people, like the "under age 28″s allegedly affected, who think they're invulnerable and often act irresponsibly. Note, there's no accusation of rape listed here.
Did he lie about his status? It doesn't clarify here, but I assume at minimum his positive status wasn't mentioned prior to sex. In my experience, not talking about it in online dating seems to be the norm out there. The most people might say in a profile is "ddf, ub2" or similar, and everything thereafter is based on trust. Some courts say now the onus is on the hiv+ person to disclose prior to sex, and that sounds right and proper. But people often do dishonest things often without any intent to harm, and anyone thinking otherwise lives in la-la land.
If he did intend to spread the disease then good riddance.
Too bad courts don't intend to put the same effort into stopping those who spread war, which is much more devastating. Most of the world's economy is based on international arms sales and manufacture – I think something like 70% or more of America's economy is involved – and I read that the Obama administration, like its criminal predecessor, still refuses to ban landmines…
IMHO, this world is completely f***ed. Why even bother to justify anything?
Thanks for all your comments.
For those who want to learn more about this case, today we featured an interview with the young man who was the first to go to the police to make a formal complaint against Glenn Mills:
"I asked him straight up, 'Did we have protected sex?' And he pretty much just said 'No'. I don't remember his exact words but he said that he had ripped the condom."
As a female who was in bed sleeping on her own after a drunken night out and have a man who knows he is HIV pos come into her room and spread his disease, I have to have a certain amount of lack of pity. To go around and knowingly destroy peoples lives is a crime. To think of what I went through and hrs and hrs of councilling and psychological instability makes me cringe. I just wish he took some sort of accountability for his actions. I dont want my perpetrator go to jail. I just want him to show some remorse or accountability for his actions.
Donna – please re-read what you posted. It makes no sense. How did the man get in your room? Are you implying only he is responsible when you plainly say "after a drunken night out….?" Was your judgement impaired due to drinking? Why don't you want your perpetrator to go to jail? Even if he shows remorse, how will you know it is genuine?


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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to about 180 calls for service between early Tuesday morning and this morning.
Here are some of the incidents reported:
• Around 9:27 a.m. Tuesday, officers came upon a two-car collision on Kenmount Road. A 46-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles was detained and charged with impaired driving. The woman was released to appear in court.
• At 10:42 a.m. Tuesday, police arrested a 21-year-old woman in the Donovans area under several outstanding warrants. She was conveyed to court.
• At 10:45 a.m., police received a report of assault in the Conception Bay South area. As a result, a suspect was located and arrested for assault and breaching a court order. He was conveyed to court.
• About 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, police were called to a Mount Pearl lounge concerning a patron breaching conditions of a court order. Police arrested a 55- year-old man for breaching a court order. He was held for a court appearance.


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Inova Loudoun Hospital Awarded "A" Grade by Hospital Safety ScoreFebruary 10th, 2014
Leesburg, VA – February 10, 2014 – Inova Loudoun Hospital was honored with an "A" grade in the Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation's leading experts on patient safety and is administered by The Leapfrog Group (Leapfrog), an independent industry watchdog. The first and only hospital safety rating to be analyzed in the peer-reviewed Journal of Patient Safety, the Score is designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families.
"As we continue to improve patient outcomes, this award is confirmation we are moving in the right direction," said H. Patrick Walters, CEO, Inova Loudoun Hospital. "The exceptional staff, physicians and nurses we have working at Inova Loudoun Hospital are helping us raise the standards of health care nationally."
To see the scores as they compare nationally and locally, and to find safety tips for patients and their loved ones, visit the Hospital Safety Score website at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.
Calculated under the guidance of Leapfrog's Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" score representing a hospital's overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. More than 2,500 general U.S. hospitals were assigned scores this all. A full analysis of the data and methodology used is available on the Hospital Safety Score website.
Media Contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-3493
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About The Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group (www.leapfroggroup.org) is a national nonprofit organization using the collective leverage of large purchasers of health care to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety, quality and affordability of health care for Americans. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey allows purchasers to structure their contracts and purchasing to reward the highest performing hospitals. The Leapfrog Group was founded in November 2000 with support from the Business Roundtable and national funders and is now independently operated with support from its purchaser and other members.
About Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova's mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
About Inova
Inova is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that serves more than 2 million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond. Inova is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient services and facilities, primary and specialty care practices, and health and wellness initiatives.
Inova encompasses the full array of health services, including the area's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). We are home to many nationally and internationally recognized programs, including Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI), Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI), and the Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute.
Inova is a global leader in developing and applying personalized health. Connecting researchers, clinicians and empowered consumers, we integrate genomic research for patient care, prevention and wellness. Our personalized health approach enables individuals to live longer, healthier lives.
More information and statistics about Inova is at www.inova.org.


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By Huw Jones
ST ANDREWS, Scotland, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Finance ministers from the world's big economies launch difficult discussions this weekend on how to deal with banks whose failure could destabilise economies. Any blueprint is likely to take many months to thrash out.
Financial Regulatory Forum
G20 tries to roll back moral hazard in banks
By Huw Jones
G20 to talk currencies, 'moral hazard' – Canada
TORONTO, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The G20 finance ministers and central bankers meeting this weekend will discuss foreign exchange rates and the perils of designating some banks as "too big to fail," Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Monday.
US Senate bill would let FDIC wind down big banks
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators introduced legislation on Thursday that would give the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp the power to wind down bank holding companies, calling it an interim step until Congress approves broad financial regulatory reforms.


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There have been no reports of home or business flooding in Jefferson Parish during this afternoon's downpour, said Deano Bonano, chief administrative assistant.
About an inch and a half of rain fell on most of the parish between 1:30 to 3 p.m., Bonano said.
The heaviest rain, 3.07 inches, during that time period fell in Harvey, while 2.86 inches fell at Lake Cataouatche.
"Our pumps are keeping up; we don't have any problems at this point in time," Bonano said shortly after 4 p.m.
The entire area is under a watch for severe weather for the next 18 to 24 hours, he said. A flash flood warning has been issued for the metro area through 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
"We'll be monitoring the weather throughout the night and most of the day tomorrow," Bonano said.


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CHICOPEE — The Collegian Court, long a mainstay of diners from across Western Massachusetts, is being renovated for a reopening after being shut down for close to four years.
New owner Bill Stetson, a friend of the Szpara family which previously operated the Collegian Court, has been working on the renovation for the past year. Stetson also owns the Rumbleseat sports bar on Springfield Street.
Stetson said in a press release that he wants the renovated Collegian Court to be "back up to speed with long-awaited shine and polish."
He promises updated amenities, expanded seating and eating areas in the bar and a fully restored dining room.
The Szpara family had operated the Collegian Court at 89 Park St. for some 28 years before they closed the doors in 2009, saying the family wanted to do something else with their lives. The family also cited the economy among the reasons for the shutdown.
The Szparas had bought the eatery from the late Frederick J. Tenczar. The Koziol family original owned Collegian Court.
Stetson said he hopes to carry on the rich history of the restaurant and its more than half century of dining in Chicopee Center.
"No other property in the city transcends four to five generations, servicing weddings, showers, baptisms, anniversaries, funerals, reunions, parties and many important events, including the first exchange of the Sword in Chicopee's infamous Sword Game history," he said.
Stetson also plans to restore the restaurant's courtyard so it can be used regularly through the warmer seasons. He is considering the possibility of providing entertainment and music in the future.
The menu at the new Collegian Court will feature some of the traditional Polish dishes for which the restaurant had been known. Stetson also plans to update the menu with "new options that will appeal to a more modern, eclectic and health-conscious clientele."


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Baltimore police have arrested a woman in the cutting of her boyfriend early Tuesday morning.
Officers were called to the 3500 block of Oakmont Avenue around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday for a cutting.
Shana Holley, 34, of Baltimore, was arrested and charged in the assault of the man, who suffered a small puncture wound to the left side of his chest.


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Richmond Heights High 2011 graduate Jessica Lowy is now in her freshman year at Cleveland State University and well on her way to a bachelor's degree in nursing, thanks to two years of hands-on experience she received through the Cleveland Clinic.
The Office of Civic Education Initiatives program was established by the Clinic to fulfill its commitment to promote education throughout the Northeast Ohio area.
Lowy, 18, is one of a select few from the Hillcrest area who spent the previous two summers working full-time in the Science Internship Program for Nursing, at both the main campus of the Cleveland Clinic and the Euclid Hospital.
"I always thought I might want to be a nurse, so when I heard about the program, I decided to try it," said Lowy. "Once I started, I knew for sure nursing was what I wanted to do."
Lowy worked a full five-day schedule at the hospitals during the summer, before and after her senior year of high school. Her duties included completing research projects; surveying patients; studying angiograms and ultrasounds; and working in a Coumadin clinic, surveying patients to see how well they knew about medications and how to contact nurses.
At Euclid, Lowy worked closely with a nurse, and at the Cleveland Clinic, she was mentored by a doctor. She said she felt like she was part of the staff because everyone treated her so nicely.
"I've still got a lot to learn, but am very comfortable with what I know so far. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone seeking a future in the medical field," she added.
See more Richmond Heights news at cleveland.com/richmond-heights.


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Results tagged ' Asia '
2012 World Baseball Classic Qualifier Venues & Fields
Based on all the comments from folks in Taiwan and Panama the ground crews have done a wonderful job with the renovations and field maintenance operations of Rod Carew Stadium, Panama and New Taipei City Stadium, Taipei. In Taiwan they renovated all the mounds added 50 tons of clay to the infield and overseeded.. At Rod Carew a totally new field was constructed as the old one had become slow to drain. The Zoysia turf at Rod Carew is only 3 weeks old. But holding up ok.
Great job to the guys in both sites.
New Taipei City Stadium prepares for 2012 WBC qualifier
New Taipei City stadium also known as Xinzhuang stadium is preparing for the WBC qualifier. New pitching mounds and bullpens along with new grass and a renovated infield surface will provide an improved playing surface. The ballpark is familiar to big events it has recently Hosted the MLB All Star Tour and past World Baseball Cup tournaments. A smaller ballpark that seats about 12500 the venue will also feature some updates in the locker rooms and batting tunnels. Don't forget to check out the games later this month. They begin November 15th. New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines. www.worldbaseballclassic.com


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Oswego County sheriff's deputies have charged a Western New York man with six counts of rape and six counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Timothy M. Denny, 21, of 18 Page St., Tonawanda, was arrested Monday by the Tonawanda Police Department.
Deputies say Denny had sexual intercourse with a victim under the age of 13 between July 2008 and February 2009 at a residence in Parish. He is also accused of engaging in intercourse with a person under the age of 15 in July of 2008 at a residence in Richland, and again, with the same person in December 2008 and January 2009 at a Parish residence.
Denny was arraigned in Scriba Town Court and jailed at the Oswego County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash or $20,000 bail bond. He is due back in court in Richland on April 6 and in Parish on April 7.


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I had a little spare time to play the other day so I branched out from my daily Heroic Steamvault run to try something new. But what to do? I left so much partially done when I stopped playing after the January floods that I'm often at a loss to know where to start.
I inevitably have these thoughts "what to do?" when I'm standing in the heart of Stormwind when I'm contemplating logging off for the night. It seems as though everyone in the city is busy: chatting, negotiating or otherwise playing with A Purpose.
I want one of those.
My quest log is full of half complete quests from Twilight Highlands at the moment. I had some thought a few months back to finish my achievement there (I'm going through Achievement withdrawal at the moment and the space underneath "Cass's Recent Achievements" isn't an HTML error – it's a reminder that nothing I've done is recent enough to qualify for the widget!).
But I'm not keen to reread all the quests in my log to try and recall where I am in the Twilight Highlands story. About all I remember of the zone is that there are a bunch of Dwarves who drink a lot and keep losing their family members in the middle of a war zone.
It's hard to have sympathy for stupidity.
Suddenly the giant yellow exclamation mark on the Hero's Call Board in the middle of the Stormwind Trade District has appeal.
Blizzard posted up Hero's Call Boards in each major city at the start of Cataclysm – well the last patch of Wrath - to lead players to new questing zones as they leveled up through the Cataclysm zones. They also seem to use the board to hand out quests that introduce new patch content.
It's kind of the place to go for quests that don't really logically start anywhere or from anyone in particular. And, I suppose, it's hard to argue with the convenience of having the board right there. Clearly visible from the mailbox and auction house whenever you log in or out.
I picked up all the quests off the board. I wasn't sure what was "new" and what should have been done levels ago. I just decided to do them and enjoy myself.
It didn't take me long to remember that the first quest in a quest chain doesn't really clue me in to what the rest of the chain is going to be about. They all start off simple enough – go talk to that bloke a couple streets over – and 20 minutes later you're chasing a panther on the other side of the world for its left eye.
Quests tend to have short, cute, simple or funny names – and because they're all short, simple and often cute and funny I have a hard time remembering quest names entirely.
What my brain is really trying to do is:
- read through the title and quest text
- logically connect the start of the story with a major event that I know is part of the game (eg. an Alliance ship sinking off the coast and down in Vashj'ir)
- mentally jot down the "real" destination – not the first hand in but the general area or zone where most of the questing is going to be done
- figure out what to do for the first quest and where to go to hand it in
I think this is why people skim read quest text. It's too hard to get immersed in the story when you're trying to pick the simple facts out of a wall of text. Perhaps they need to give us more information in the Quest Log. This is what I'd like to see:
Level – Quest ———————- Zone —————- Chain —- Chain Zone ———– Type
[85] Marcus hates trolls! Stormwind 1 of 6 Stranglethorn Vale Patch 4.2
[84] My brother the dwarf Twilight Highlands 3 of 4 Twilight Highlands Cataclysm
[1] Put out the fires! Outlands 1 of 1 Outlands Holiday
Oh yeah, and a space for me to jot down notes so I can remember what the hell I was doing when I begin my next game session.
Because I was overwhelmed and confused by my mishmash of quests I instead grouped them by looking at my map:
…I have to fly to there to do that one … but I could just stop off on the way because there's a ? on my map over the harbor… I don't want to get distracted … but I'd have to stop there eventually anyway…
Anyway that's how I ended up talking to Bwemba, a troll, at the Stormwind Harbor. Not because the quest that led me to her sounded the most interesting (I could care less about Trolls and they way they talk annoys me greatly*), but because it was time saving to visit her first.
Having picked up her follow up quest (telling me to head to Stranglethorn Vale) I filed that away and looked back through my quest log to find the next closest hand in – by proximity.
I had already forgotten what group of trolls Bwemba represented (Darkspear… or Zandalar?) and which group she was worried about in Stranglethorn Vale (still not sure but I think it's Gurubashi which should be easy to remember cause I've been ganked around that evil PVP arena many times) and well and truly forgotten what the original quest I had put aside in order to stop by the Harbor to talk to Bwemba.
Questing isn't difficult to do. But it is difficult to follow.
At any given time you can have 5 to 25 different small stories to follow. And you only get the story in small pieces spaced out over perhaps an hour or maybe even days – if you're juggling many, many stories.
The best way to follow the story is to have one, just one, quest in your quest log and follow it faithfully. This will probably cause you to fly all over the world and back many, many times just to talk to the right people. And you'll be given next to no money or experience for your troubles.
With multiple quests going the glowing yellow question marks on your map are, for the most part, distractions.
Guild chat? Trade or General chat? Distraction. Background chatter. Heaven forbid you have real people in your real life trying to chat to you too. You've got no hope!
It's really a miracle that anyone can follow a quest plot at all. Give me a book and a quiet room any day.
I flew out to Stranglethorn Vale with my attention sharply focused on just following this one Troll quest chain. I freaked out in the skies of northern STV – I was being followed across the sky! I soon realised that, having stepped into the right zone, my quest giver was going to follow me side by side throughout the entire chain. In spirit form nonetheless.
This is how to quest. I'm not sure exactly how killing a mad panther (also impersonating another panther using his evil mojo spirit form!?) and adopting its now orphaned cub helps sort out the Zandalar or the Darkspear Troll clans. But gosh it was fun. And it wasn't tedious at all.
I didn't have to fly out of my way to do any quest hand ins. Each quest just flowed on from the quest before. And it was damn handy having Bwemba alongside me to quickly finish up one quest and roll it into the next.
Not once did I have to read back over my quest log to ascertain my objective. Not once did I get lost or fly to the wrong place only to find that I was missing a quest item.
It just flowed. The chain even contains something of an Escort Quest (your companion is one of Nesingwary's buddies) – and your escort can keep up with you even while you are mounted and he is on foot! He even lets you lead the way!
Originally I did feel somewhat slighted that I, as a Human Priest, had to bring along Bwemba, a Troll Priest, to fix up the ill soldiers at Fort Livingstone. Couldn't I have done that? I'm as good as any Troll Priest damn it – even if Holy isn't my preference!
And I could have used a few heals from Bwemba while I was defending the Rebel Camp. Three minutes is a long time to be out of mana! But otherwise I was glad to have company in STV. Even from an NPC.
Say what you will about World of Warcraft but over the last six years I think they've come a long way in quest design. There's no comparison between this chain – strung together it's at least 19 quests but feels like 3 or 4 – and the original Green Hills of Stranglethorn from classic WoW.
*I couldn't agree more with Commander Sharp (the guard who introduces you to Bwemba in Stormwind Harbor) when he says:
(a) Why don't these trolls just deal with their problems on their own?
(b) These trolls have just shown up demanding our help.
(c) I can barely understand what these trolls are trying to say.


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Search Engine Optimisation is changing day by day, and the techniques that worked one month often simply won't work the next month.
Indeed, a lot of the things we used to do for SEO now can actually affect your rankings in a negative way. Unfortunately some website owners simply refuse to acknowledge these facts and therefore continue to use the same old tools and techniques they've always used to try to achieve a good search engine ranking – even though a lot of these so called tools and techniques no longer work and should be consigned to the 'myth' category.
So what SEO tools and techniques are now widely accepted to be myths?
- The higher the keyword density of your website content the better your search engine ranking will be.
This used to be true to a certain degree, but because spammers realized that keyword stuffing boosted ranking they took it to the extreme, with the result that now keyword stuffing can earn your website a review or even worse an outright ban. The same goes for the continual repetition of a single keyword. Any website that focuses exclusively on a single keyword will often be classed as a [email protected] site and disregarded by Google and the other big search engines. It's much better from an SEO point of view to concentrate on several keyword phrases that you know (through research) are searched more than most in your niche market.
- Putting your main SEO keyword in your Meta Tags will boost your search engine rankings.
Again this used to be true, but the spammers took this to excess as well. Now it doesn't really matter whether you include your main keyword or keyword phrase in your Meta tags, the main search engines will simply ignore them.
- You should concentrate on just one keyword per website page.
This myth is related to the first one in that concentrating on a single keyword per page can lead to you inadvertently getting flagged for spamming. You only need to exceed the recommended keyword density by a relatively small percentage to get yourself noticed by the search engine spiders and bots. Therefore, it is again advisable to have one main keyword per page but also to include several popular alternatives as well.
- Website search engine optimisation only needs to be done once.
This is the most frustrating SEO myth of them all! Obviously if the rules of SEO are constantly changing then the SEO you use on your website needs to change accordingly. It's pointless having useless, generic content stuffed with keywords on your site if the search engines now blatantly ignore such content. It's also pointless sticking with old keywords when internet users have refined their search terms e.g. they may have searched for 'iPhone' when you initially did your website SEO, but now they probably search for 'iPhone 4' or 'iPhone 3GS' etc. SEO is an ongoing process and although you don't necessarily need to update your content on a daily basis you do have to work at it on a regular basis to stay up with the competition.
- Trading links helps to boost rankings.
At one point website owners used to trade links with other website owners simply because they knew search engines such as Google looked favorably at sites with incoming and outgoing links. These huge scale linking strategies are now frowned upon by most search engines, and especially when the linking websites are seen to have absolutely no connection with each other, i.e., they are totally unrelated in every way. This SEO myth is also one of the funniest because some website owners still believe that search engines won't be able to recognize a useful link from a spam link. Non-useful links are easily caught and discounted by search engines and as a form of SEO they are now worthless unless the link building strategy is done correctly and are from authorative sites.
- My home page will always rank highest so I should concentrate my SEO here.
Search engine spiders and bots no longer read and index your home page more thoroughly than the rest of your website; a fact that means you need to optimise your entire website with just as much effort as you do your home page. It isn't uncommon for internal website pages to rank much higher for certain keywords than home pages so in order to cover all bases you must perform search engine optimisation on your entire site – and this includes contact pages and other seemingly un-index-able pages.
- All search engines use the same parameters to rank websites.
Again this is a huge myth that people tend to forget. Google uses well over 200 individual factors to rank a website and these are constantly being changed and updated and it's more than possible that Bing uses over 200 as well – but you can be sure they don't use those same 200 factors.
The upshot of all these differences means that the SEO tactics you use to achieve a high ranking on Google may not get you the same high rank on Bing or Yahoo or any of the other search engines. It's important that you don't try to satisfy every search engine with your SEO techniques or you could end up in a big mess and ranking low everywhere.
There are of course numerous other SEO myths floating around the internet, but these 7 are the ones that just never seem to go away.


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Schieben, Anna and Temme, Gerald and Köster, Frank and Flemisch, Frank (2011) How to interact with a highly automated vehicle. Generic interaction design schemes and test results of a usability assessment. In: Human Centred Automation Shaker Publishing. pp. 251-267. ISBN 978-90-423-0406-2.
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With increasing technical feasibilities in the automobile domain more and more driving tasks can be automated. That makes the introduction of several assistance functions up to highly automated driving possible. The focus of this paper is on the interaction design for highly automated vehicles presenting selected results of a usability assessment that was conducted with a first prototype of such a vehicle in a fixed-based driving simulator. In this paper, the key interaction design principles for a highly automated vehicle are presented that were developed within the EU-project HAVEit. One essential issue of highly automated driving are the transitions between different levels of automation. Selected results of a usability assessment testing the design principles for the transitions with eight users in a fixed-based driving simulator are presented. For normal transitions the results showed overall good subjective ratings regarding the ease of understanding and the handling quality. Some usability problems were detected with one of the tested switching devices. For automation initiated transitions (take-over requests) some problems occurred with a too conservative interaction design for take-over situations. Refused transitions were always recognized and handled in a safe way by all participants. The overall acceptance of highly automated vehicles was quite high.
|Document Type:
|Contribution to a Collection
|How to interact with a highly automated vehicle. Generic interaction design schemes and test results of a usability assessment
|Journal or Publication Title:
|Human Centred Automation
|Page Range:
|pp. 251-267
|Shaker Publishing
|highly automated vehicles, HAVEit, interaction design, usability
|HGF - Research field:
|Aeronautics, Space and Transport
|HGF - Program:
|HGF - Program Themes:
|Terrestrial Vehicles
|DLR - Research area:
|DLR - Program:
|V BF - Bodengebundene Fahrzeuge
|DLR - Research theme (Project):
|V - Fahrerassistenz (old)
|Institutes and Institutions:
|Institute of Transportation Systems > Automotive
|Deposited By:
|Anna Maria Schieben
|Deposited On:
|01 Dec 2011 09:55
|Last Modified:
|01 Dec 2011 09:55
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It's time for another Blogging Celebrity Interview! This week's interviewee comes to us from Canada, the land of Eskimos, Sasquatch and maple syrup. Roller Giraffe may be one of my favorite persons ever – and I'm not just saying that. (I'm saying it because she said the same thing about me on my Birthday. Well, actually she used the word favoUrite.) Well, let's get on with the show. What do you say, eh?
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KALAMAZOO, MI -- A warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old Kalamazoo man in a July 4 shooting in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety seeks the public's help in locating Okoli Dion Staggers, who has been charged with assault with intent to murder and seven counts of weapons violations.
Police say Staggers shot a 52-year-old man in the leg as the man was walking toward his front porch on Hays Park Street. Police originally said the man was sitting on the front porch of his home when he was shot.
The victim was treated and released from Bronson Methodist Hospital.
Staggers "should be considered armed and dangerous," Kalamazoo Public Safety said in a news release issued Tuesday.
Staggers is 5-foot-4 and weighs about 130 pounds. Police said he may have a shaved head.
Police ask anyone with information about Staggers whereabouts contact Kalamazoo Public Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.


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Locate the store nearest you to make an appointment today to try on her gorgeous gowns which are also available in Ivory! Scroll through for some of our favorite recent photos of the collection in Ivory, and head to our Vimeo page to see all of the gowns from the collection in motion.


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West shines at multi-classification Eaton Duals
February 14, 2013
EATON — Class 5A, 1A, even 2A, and of course 3A.
In fact, Saturday's Eaton Duals featured wrestlers from all classifications with some competing for opposing schools to balance out depleted lineups.
In a day of Wresltlepalooza, Class 5A Greeley West stood out among 14 teams competing in 35 dual matches on five mats.
The Spartans, ranked No. 2 in 5A by On The Mat, finished the day 5-0, including a 53-32 victory over Class 2A Highland in the feature match.
Despite the loss to Greeley West, Highland coach Tyler Seaney was pleased with his team's showing on the day, going 3-2.
"This was really good for us heading to the next step," Seaney said. "We'll come out of today with some more confidence."
Note: When the Huskies, ranked No. 4 in 2A, took on the big-school Spartans, three Eaton wrestlers filled open spots on the Greeley West roster while Platte Valley 126-pounder Ryan Waite took on the dubious task of wrestling No. 1-ranked Emilio Martinez.
After recording a takedown barely one minute into the match, Martinez (17-0) turned Waite to his back and recorded the pin in 1 minute, 59 seconds.
"I wrestled well today, and got enough work in during two matches," said Martinez, a two-time defending state champion. "It wasn't the toughest day I've had in a tournament. We had heard that Cherry Creek was going to be here, and I was hoping they would." In a highly-anticipated matchup at heavyweight, Greeley West senior Austin Waterman had his hands full with Highland senior Keaton Sameshima, eventually prevailing 9-6, needing four takedowns to keep his unbeaten streak alive at 37-0 with 35 pins.
"I felt really nauseous," Waterman offered before giving Sameshima his due credit. "He's big and he's powerful, especially on the bottom, but I never felt I was in any kind of trouble."
Waterman, who won a 5A title at 220 pounds a year ago, scored a takedown in the first 15 seconds of the match, then executed a pair of outside trip takedowns after failing to hold Sameshima down.
"I knew I had to stay out of upper-body ties," said Sameshima, who succumbed to Waterman in 15 seconds in the Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament in December.
Sameshima's third escape cut Waterman's lead to 6-3 with 1:02 left in the second period, and he followed it up with a takedown with 20 seconds left in the period, pulling to 6-5.
It took Waterman a mere two seconds to escape, then he added a double-leg takedown with 25 seconds left in the match before Sameshima escaped for the fourth time with just seven seconds left.
"He's really strong," said Sameshima, 4-1 on the day and 36-3 on the season. "He's expected to win the 5A state title, so I can say that in my final, last-ever regular-season high school match, I left it all on the mat."
The Huskies competed without defending 145-pound 3A state champion James Price, who was suspended for a week, and the Spartans took advantage of the situation with Logan Trzeciak recording a pin in 3:52 over Junior Grove.
Highland's top-ranked Kris Trujillo preceded the Huskies' loss at 145 with an 18-1 technical fall over Shane Ricks.
Along with Martinez and Trzeciak, the Spartans also received pin points from 113-poounder Dylan West (2:53 vs. Justin Lutz) and 170-pounder Kneko Demmitt-Hiatt, who pinned Highland's Travis Lutz in 2:37.
"We won matches I expected us to win," Greeley West coach Jim Martinez said. "That was true pretty much all day for us."
In another match featuring ranked wrestlers, Greeley West 106-pounder Anthony Garza parlayed five takedowns with a pair of reversals in a 14-10 victory over Highland's Jake Trujillo, ranked No. 1 in 2A.
"He (Trujillo) really only hit one move on me, but he did it twice," said Garza, ranked No. 3 in 5A.
Trujillo scored six points via escapes, and was pleased with how me matched up with Garza.
"He (Garza) took really good shots," Trujillo said. "I could have been a little better, but he's ranked No. 3 in 5A, so that says something about him. He's a smart wrestler."
Greeley West senior 132-pounder Shedrick Boyd, ranked No. 4, had a field day scoring takedowns and near falls against Highland's Nathan White en route to a 17-2 technical fall.
"This was a good day for me right before regionals and state," a confident Boyd said. "I got the work in that I wanted to."
Seaney did some additional math of his own in matches that actually featured varsity wrestlers from both squads with Greeley West prevailing 41-35.
"That's pretty close, so we can really use that as an inspiration for the next two weeks," Seaney said.
Greeley West 53, Highland 32
106 pounds — Anthony Garza, GWHS, dec. Jake Trujillo 14-9. 112 —Dylan West, GWHS, pinned Justin Lutz 2:53. 120 — Adrian DeLaCruz, GWHS, won by forfeit. 126 — Emilio Martinez, pinned Ryan Waite (PVHS) 1:59. 132 — Shedrick Boyd, GWHS, tech. fall Nathan White 17-2. 138 — Kris Trujillo, HHS, tech. fall Shane Ricks 18-1. 145 — Logan Trzeciak, GWHS, pinned Junior Gore 3:52. 152 — Chris Villalobos, HHS, pinned Elijah Griego 1:27. 160 — Sean Belfrage, HHS, pinned Brandon Kilber (EHS) 3:28. 170 — Kneko Demmitt-Hiatt, GWHS, pinned Travis Lutz 2:37. 182 — Dylan Ethridge, EHS, won by forfeit. 195 — Ethan Aleman, EHS, won by forfeit. 220 — Theo Zimmer, HHS, won by forfeit. 285 — Austin Waterman, GWHS, dec. Keaton Sameshima 9-6.
Other Duals
Strasburg 66, Pueblo County 16; Valley 67, Skyline 24; Strasburg 46, Holyoke 32; Wray 45, Highland 31; Greeley West 48, Berthoud 28; Eaton 40, Greeley Central 30; Eaton 54, Skyline 19; Valley 62, Akron 4; Wray 33, Strasburg 24; Berthoud 58, University High 14; Highland 42, Pueblo County 35; Platte Valley 48, Skyline 30; Pueblo County 37, Eaton 36; Platte Valley 48, Greeley Central 24; Highland 42, Holyoke 36; Eaton 40, Wray 30; Platte Valley 47, Pueblo County 42; Berthoud 43, Strasburg 33; University High 34, Akron 30; Greeley West 68, Akron 6; Berthoud 48, Pueblo County 36; Valley 49, Greeley Central 16; Platte Valley 48, Strasburg 30; University High 43, Skyline 31; Valley 60, University High 10; Eaton 55, Akron 19; Wray 58, Skyline 18; Greeley Central 46, Holyoke 28; Greeley West 48, Holyoke 30; Highland 33, Greeley Central 27; Greeley West 38, Wray 18; Platte Valley 62, Akron 9; Valley 35, Berthoud 29; University High 40, Holyoke 36.
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I've never found the Snuggie all that appealing. "Call me when they make an electric, heated version," I've always said. Yesterday, our man on the ground at the Consumer Electronics Show called. The Coz-E, an electric blanket with sleeves, debuted this past fall, and somehow nobody gave me one for Christmas. Or even told me.
Holy Crap, The Electric Heated Snuggie Really Exists
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Salman Khan causes stampede
The Wanted actor appeared for the press conference after walking the ramp with Sushmita Sen for Sanjana. However, the post show almost turned into a disaster. Around 150 people thronged the venue to have a glimpse of the actor. The presence of fans made the situation worse. Some journalists were gasping for air in spite of the presence of the actor"s bodyguards.
It is said that a female journalist was rescued by the bodyguards after she shouted for help. Sohail Khan requested the crowed to calm but in vain, and Salman was overheard asking Sanjana that they leave the venue.
Sanjana is the sister of Indian-born designer Anand Jon, who was convicted by a Los Angeles court last month of sexually assaulting several aspiring models. She was chosen for WIFW in spite of opposition from various quarters. The show was a tribute to her brother, who has been sentenced to 59 years in prison.


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Money-saving tips as area prepares for colder weather
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Valley Authority is once again preparing for colder-than-normal temperatures that will create greater demands on its electric system.
Consumers can be preparing, too. TVA's power system remains secure and stable at this time, and steps are being taken to keep it that way.
On Monday, TVA issued an internal "Conservative Operation Alert," which delays any non-emergency maintenance activities at its generation and transmission facilities to minimize risks to the power supply.
It is also working with the region's 155 local power companies and TVA's directly served industrial customers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity to the 9 million residents of the Valley.
Consumers are also encouraged to take proactive steps that can lower their power bills by reducing their own electricity use.
In addition to the tips on TVA's EnergyRight Solutions website, one of the simplest ways is turning down the thermostat. Lowering the temperature just one degree can result in a savings of up to three percent on a monthly bill.


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Type: Documentation
Status: Closed (View Workflow)
Priority: Major
Resolution: Done
Affects Version/s: None
Fix Version/s: 2.1.0
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In Fuse IDE then the JMX explorer may not appear to work, if you try to expand local processes, and nothing is shown.
The problem could be that you may have upgraded the JDK, or misconfigured the JDK settings in the Fuse IDE settings.
See screenshot.
For example I upgraded from _18 to _31 and had the JDK settings changed/upgraded in various part of my windows box.
But Fuse IDE JMX explorer did not work for me, until I found this settings where I changed the path, and now it works again.
I think end users may hit this problem and we should add a FAQ.
Gliffy Diagrams
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- Comments
- Work Log
- History
- Activity
- Links Hierarchy
We could possible also add some check in Fuse IDE, so when people try to use the JMX explorer with the local processes, then we can check whether that settings is correct, and the tools.jar can be found. If not we could show an error dialog about this problem to the end user.
Added a message that shows up at the top of the JMX and Fabric explorers if tools.jar isn't on the class path. The message includes a link to the preferences page where they can rectify this.


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Since the lyrics of the song "Nahi re Nahi" are significant, I have translated them into English. It was tough to do so, as I couldn't find appropriate words to reflect the exact meaning of the song. But I've tried my best. Please check out! The translated text is in the post titled Nahi Re Nahi .
For two lines I couldn't do the translation. If anybody can help out with that, suggestions are welcome. Thank you.


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- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) as amended
- Title VII Nondiscrimination Policy
- DC Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended
- DC Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended - Spanish version
DDOT's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program pervades all human resource practices including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, recognition, and all forms of employment.
If you feel you have been discriminated against in any of the above areas you have the right to file a complaint with a DC Government EEO Counselor within 180 calendar days of an occurrence of an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice or 180 calendar days of the discovery of the unlawful occurrence. The EEO Counselor will attempt to resolve the matter within 30 calendar days. If you are not satisfied with the results, you have 15 calendar days to file a formal complaint with the DC Office of Human Rights. For complaints of sexual harassment, you may file directly with the DC Office of Human Rights.
For questions or to file a complaint, please contact:
District Department of Transportation
Office of Civil Rights
55 M Street, SE, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20003
Telephone: (202) 673-6813
Facsimile: (202) 727-1013
DDOT's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program pervades all human resource practices.
Program at a Glance
Program Title: Equal Employment Opportunity Program - Title VII
Agency: District Department of Transportation
Type: Administrative
Phone: (202) 673-6813


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The University of Michigan's $60 million renovation of the South Quadrangle dormitory is drawing rave reviews from returning U-M students, staff, alumni and others.
The newly renovated South Quad is complete with a state-of-the-art dining hall, new recreation room and remodeled student bathrooms.
The dorm's all-you-can-eat, micro-restaurant concept features 10 different themed dining options for the students, including an all-day breakfast bar and a vegan restaurant.
The excitement over the new hall spilled over to social media. On The Ann Arbor News' Facebook post, users wrote things post about the renovation like: "It's the Taj Mahal of cafeterias, that's for sure. My daughter, despite living clear across campus, plans to eat many meals there. Makes me wish I was young enough to do it all over again!"
Another comment read: "Looks nicer than many Ann Arbor restaurants."
Several others tweeted. Read some of their tweets below:
A U-Mich. dorm famous for housing jocks now looks like a Silicon Valley HQ after $60M renovation http://t.co/dybeT9EN7G
— Sven Gustafson (@sveng) August 26, 2014
am I the only one taking in the fact that the south quad renovation was $60 million
— Yumi Taguchi (@ytaguchi) August 26, 2014
New renovations unveiled at South Quad at @umich. Clearly, I went to college 10 years too early. Wow. http://t.co/Pdhm2fV7Yh
— Gideon D'Assandro (@GideonD) August 26, 2014
Hey girl, wanna go on a date to a $60mil restaurant? *goes to south quad
— Jer (@JJTheNYJetPlane) August 26, 2014
South quad's dining hall defies reality
— Josh Sherick (@joshsherick) August 26, 2014
The sushi rollers at South Quad better be ready for me
— Michael Geng (@Michael_Geng) August 26, 2014
"@umich: Welcome to the newly renovated South Quad! http://t.co/NyBwfoFxb0 #moveinhoMe" Doesn't look much like Taylor House 1982-1983.
— Tony Latora (@Latora1) August 26, 2014
"@umich: Welcome to the newly renovated South Quad! http://t.co/uTnGA0nQV9 #moveinhoMe" I move in here wednesday woooo
— Laura Largo Marsh (@largolorax) August 26, 2014
Is this a new Google campus or a residence hall? @umich South Quad looks amazing! http://t.co/NitOy4jjPj
— Andrew Schantz (@acschantz) August 26, 2014
Needless to say, people are impressed.


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PARMA, MI – A face already familiar to many in the Western School District now has a seat on its board of education.
On Wednesday, July 16, Ray Pape was chosen by the board to fill the seat vacated by Sally Ingles, who has moved from the district.
Pape, 46, a financial adviser for Independent Financial Services, will serve through the Nov. 4, 2014 election.
A 1985 Western High School graduate, Pape previously has been active in the district through Junior Achievement and as a youth wrestling coach. He also worked on the citizen's committee for the district's successful February 2012 bond campaign.
"I have been active with the Western district for many years, and this is another great opportunity to stay involved," Pape said.
Pape and his wife Lisa have three children at Western Middle School, one child at Western High School and another who graduated from the district this year.
Pape was one of three persons interviewed for the board vacancy. The others were Noah Nagy and James Philo, who served on the board for 16 years before losing his bid for re-election in the November 2012 election.
Pape already has filed to run as a board candidate in November. There will be three six-year seats, as well as the remaining four years on Ingles' original term, on the ballot.


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A New Dark AgeIt is the dawn of the sixth millennium and the skies are darkening, for the suns themselves are fading. Humans reached the stars long ago, building a Republic of high technology and universal emancipation — and then squandered it, fought over it, and finally lost it.
A New Dark Age has descended upon humanity, for the greatest of civilizations has fallen and now even the stars are dying. Feudal lords rule the Known Worlds, vying for power with fanatic priests and scheming guilds.
What is Fading Suns?Fading Suns is a saga of humanity's fate among the stars — a science fiction game of heavy combat, vicious politics, weird occultism, alien secrets and artifacts, and unknown and unmapped worlds. And the mystery of why the suns are fading hangs over all.
Game EditionsFirst Edition (FS1) is the original game created and published by Holistic Design, Inc. in 1996.
Second Edition (FS2) was published by Holistic Design, Inc. in 1999.
Second Edition Revised (FS2R) was published by RedBrick Limited (licensed from Holistic Design, Inc.) in 2007.
Revised Edition (FSR) is the current edition of Fading Suns, published by FASA Games, Inc. (licensed from Holistic Design, Inc.) in 2012.
Core Rulebooks contain everything necessary for players and Game Masters to play and run Fading Suns games.
Sourcebooks expand on information presented in the Core Rulebooks, dealing with specific aspects of the Fading Suns game.
Supplements contain pre-generated adventures, equipment, and less-specific information on Fading Suns.
Fading Suns and Noble Armada are trademarks of Holistic Design, Inc. FASA and the FASA logo are trademarks of FASA Corporation and are used under license. Fading Suns Second Edition material copyright © 1999–2013 Holistic Design, Inc. Published by FASA Games, Inc. under license from Holistic Design, Inc. Copyright © 2012-2013 Holistic Design, Inc. All rights reserved.