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"9:01 a.m.,'' Nicolas Batum says, pulling out his cellphone as proof. "9:01, 9:01, 9:01. Every day.''
The message is inspirational in nature, chosen from a cache that Stotts has accumulated throughout the years. Sometimes, Batum admits, he has to read the passages twice to understand them.
On Saturday, before the Blazers would go out and beat the Phoenix Suns 96-93 for their fifth consecutive victory, Stotts sent the following:
"It is the present that holds the next step to the future, and each present step is independently as important as the next. Accomplish today.''
"It's pretty cool, huh?'' reserve guard Ronnie Price said, scrolling past all the messages, which go back to October. "A lot of coaches, they don't put forth the effort to be involved in their team that way. So it's neat.''
And really, that's what we have here in this developing Blazers season - a pretty neat story.
The Blazers are 13-12. And yeah, it's early - really early - but they are one-half game out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. I don't think anyone, save for maybe Wesley Matthews, really believed this team would enter Christmas with a winning record.
But Damian Lillard has not only been Rookie of the Year good, he's been All-Star good. And Batum and Matthews are flourishing in Stotts' free-flow offense, having the best years of their careers. And J.J. Hickson - who recorded his seventh consecutive double-double on Saturday with 19 points and 15 rebounds - has resurrected his career.
Along the way, a bench that was at one time laughable has become serviceable. Luke Babbitt has become a bonafide threat. Sasha Pavlovic has proven to be smart and tough. Victor Claver, with solid fundamentals and even better savvy, improves with each game. And Meyers Leonard, with his freakish leaping ability and chiseled body, can't help but make you dream, even if you have to pause to shake your head at some of his airhead plays.
The bench, the players say, wouldn't have kept it's spirit above water had it not been for Stotts. When fans and some in the media chastised the group, Stotts vehemently stuck up for the reserves, both publicly and behind closed doors.
"Since the first 10 games of the season, a huge difference for us has been the bench,'' Batum said. "Now, we have two units. And Coach did a great job because he kept believing in them. Because when people talked bad about our bench and the second unit - the 'blah, blah, blah,' - Coach said 'I trust you.' So he kept putting them on the court, and now we are seeing the results.''
Stotts is the fourth Blazers coach I have covered, dating back to Mike Dunleavy. Three months into his tenure, I can tell you Stotts is the best communicator of them all. He is direct, but not abrasive. He is pleasant, but not a pushover. Above all, you get the sense he is just a good man.
That translates to the NBA player. He has dealt with his share of complaints from this roster. Players always want more playing time. Some want to be used differently. And he has dealt with his share of headaches. The same players making the same mistakes. Certain players drifting away from the team concept in order to get their stats.
Through it all, Stotts has met each player, met each problem head on. He said learned to be direct from Dallas coach Rick Carlisle, whom he spent the past four seasons as an assistant.
"One of the things Rick taught me is to tell the truth,'' Stotts said. "But to me, a lot of it is in the delivery. I don't necessarily want to berate a player. I think you have to be honest and truthful and see their side of it, but I think it's important that they know that I know. But there needs to be a truthfulness to it. A lot of that is in the delivery. You can tell a guy something, and if you don't tell him the right way it's going to have zero effect. I try not to B.S. them. NBA players are smart. They are intuitive. They know the game. And you try to B.S. them, they see through that.''
Earlier this season, at a shootaround in Charlotte, Stotts had come to a coaching decision. He was going to switch gears and give his young players a chance to show what they could do, at the expense of the playing time that had been going to Jared Jeffries, Pavlovic and Price. He gathered the three veterans and told them of his intentions in a straight-forward and honest manner.
"I've had two coaches in my career who have been open like that,'' said Price, who is in his 8th NBA season and fourth team. "The other was (Phoenix coach Alvin) Gentry. But Terry is on a whole another level. As an older guy, you kind of build a relationship with a coach when he is open like that. You don't have any surprises.''
The biggest surprises are saved for 9 a.m. in the form of his motivational text message.
"They inspire you everyday,'' Batum said.
On Friday, the day after a hard-fought win over Denver, Stotts sent out the following:
"The path of least resistance is the path of least progress.''
This morning's message, Stotts says, is already queued up in his cellphone, at the ready for its rounds throughout the roster. He says he might not send it out at 9 a.m. today, wary of the team's need to sleep-in after an overnight flight to Sacramento for tonight's game. Typical Stotts, thinking about his players first.
"His vibe is always positive, no matter what is going on,'' Price said.


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This image shows the northern rim of one of the Valles Marineris canyons. Careful inspection shows many interesting features here. Note that the spurs and gullies in the canyon wall disappear some distance below the top of the canyon wall, indicating the presence of some smooth material here that weathers differently from the underlying rocks. On the floor of the canyon, there are remains from a landslide that came hurtling down the canyon wall between two spurs. Riding over the topography of the canyon floor are many large sand dunes, migrating generally from the lower right to upper left.
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Atlus reveal Trine 2, Rock of Ages in E3 announcement
"Very vague" reveal promises new games from Frozenbyte, Ace Team.
Atlus has offered little in the way of detail of what they're showing at E3, but they have announced that they will be showing the (previously unconfirmed) Trine 2, a sequel from developer Frozenbyte to the well received side-scrolling action platformer/puzzler, and Rock of Ages, a new game from Zeno Clash developer Ace Team.
The e-mail also confirmed appearances for Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City, and Knights in the Nightmare for PSP, but most intriguing has to be Rock of Ages. With no details to go on, it's simply a guess to say that it might be a sequel to Zeno Clash, but the art in the image featured in Atlus' announcement does give off a strong "Zeno Clash" vibe.
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this gamePosted: Jun 12, 2010 12:00AM PST by midgdetofdeath
looks absolutely awsesome. I played trine, and it was beutiful and origional. trine 2 should be pretty cool and i hope they don't screw it up on the ds.
Please PleasePosted: Jun 10, 2010 12:00AM PST by TJD32204
announce Demons Souls 2.
That would be awesome...Posted: Jun 10, 2010 12:00AM PST by Doomer_Porn
Hell, I'd even freak over some DS DLC.
Awesome about Trine 2.Posted: Jun 10, 2010 12:00AM PST by Hellslinger1
Loved the first one.


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BEREA, Ohio – Phil Taylor probably forgot what it was like to take part in training camp.
For the first time in two years, the Browns' defensive lineman joined teammates on the field for summer practices Saturday afternoon. While he only participated in individual drills, Taylor was happy to return from a calf strain that forced him to miss the first two days of camp.
A torn pectoral muscle sidelined him for all of last season's camp and the first eight games. The calf injury -- he sustained it several weeks ago running -- isn't nearly as serious. But Taylor said there's no timetable for returning to team drills and 11-on-11 scrimmaging.
John Hughes continues to take first-team reps in his absence.
"It is what it is and I've been working hard to get back," Taylor said. "Today, I did my individuals (workout) and it felt good. We'll take it day by day."
Fellow defensive lineman Ahtyba Rubin knows how nettlesome a calf injury is. He missed three games and a part of a fourth with it last season. Rubin tried returning to the lineup after one game only to re-injure his calf.
"It's like you can't use your legs, you can't push off, you can't exert power," Rubin said. "It's real difficult to do anything real positive on that kind of injury. I just told (Taylor) to listen to the trainers. ... because they know best."
Taylor (6-3, 335 pounds) said his ailment is not as bad as the one Rubin suffered. He's anxious to rejoin team drills and practice his assignments in Ray Horton's defense. Taylor is expected to play nose tackle in the 3-4 alignment.
"I like it a lot," Taylor said. "It's a fun defense. Just have to know your assignments that's all."
His off-season included charitable work for grieving families in Texas. The Baylor product helped raise awareness and $2,500 for victims of a fertilizer-plant explosion in West, Texas. The April 17 blast killed at least 14 people, injured many others and destroyed sections of the small town.
He started a "We Are West, TX" campaign and sold T-shirts with the slogan on them. Taylor said he and his manager are exploring other avenues to generate money.


text: Explore The far south Pakse Around Pakse Si Phan Don The Bolaven Plateau The remote provinces Share The importance of the decorative lintel in Khmer art cannot be overstated. Here, more than anywhere else, Khmer artisans were free to display their superb stone-carving skills. Their imaginative depictions of deities, divinities, characters and events from Hindu and Buddhist mythology are recognized as some of the most exquisite art ever created. Early examples date from the seventh century, and as the styles and motifs have evolved over the centuries, experts are able to date lintels by comparing them to known works. The lintels at Wat Phou are listed below. 1 The god Krishna defeats the naga Kaliya In this story from the Bhagavad Purana, Krishna defeats Kaliya, a menacing water serpent that has been terrorizing villagers. 2 The god Vishnu riding the bird-man Garuda Although Vishnu on Garuda was a common theme in Khmer art, images of the two were rarely depicted on lintels. 3 Indra riding Airavata Despite being a Hindu god, Indra holds a significant place in Theravada Buddhist mythology. Until the Lao revolution Airavata, the three-headed elephant, was the official symbol of the Lao monarchy. 4 Indra on Airavata A larger and more detailed depiction of #3. 5 Deity atop Kala Although this deity is very commonly depicted on lintels, it is uncertain just who it is supposed to be. As the deity is holding a mace and sitting in the "royal ease" pose, perhaps it depicts a generic king or ruler. 6 Deity atop Kala (see #5) On the portico above the lintel is what is left of a scene from the Churning of the Sea of Milk myth, a contest between gods and demons for possession of the elixir of immortality. This scene is depicted most spectacularly on the bas-reliefs at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. 7 Krishna killing Kamsa From the Bhagavad Purana, a gruesome depiction of Krishna tearing his uncle in half. According to this myth, it was foretold that King Kamsa's death would come at the hands of one of his own family members. This prophecy launched the king on an orgy of killing which was only halted when his nephew put him to death. 8 Deity atop Kala (see #5) 9 Deity atop Kala (see #5) On the ruined portico above this lintel are the remains of a depiction of the god Vishnu in his incarnation as Narayana, reclining in cosmic slumber as he floats atop a naga on the waters of a vast primordial ocean. 10 Shiva as a rishi atop Kala Shiva is depicted as a wandering ascetic, perched above Kala. 11 Deity atop Kala (see #5) This lintel has been badly damaged, possibly by looters trying to remove part of the sculpture for the thriving stolen-antiquities trade in Thailand. 12 Deity atop Kala (see #5) Read More


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Lineup announced for Spring Play Fest
Bainbridge Performing Arts will host the BPA Theatre School's Spring Play Festival, featuring four unique productions, from June 4 to 7.
Students will perform "The Macbeth Project," "Beginning Broadway & Group Voice I," "Jason and the Argonauts," and "Odin's Undoing: The Norse Edda."
"The Macbeth Project," is an adaptation of the classic Shakespeare drama which opens with the Three Witches, and takes viewers through the misty moors of Scotland as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth enact a plan to overthrow the rightful king.
Led by director Tom Challinor, "The Macbeth Project" is sure to entertain.
Performances are at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 and 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5.
The double feature of "Beginning Broadway & Group Voice I" will feature songs and poems backed by a live band. Music will range from showtunes to modern pop. The show is directed by Emily Kight and Michelle Abad.
"Beginning Broadway & Group Voice I" will show for one performance only, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4.
The Theatre School's mythologically-themed double feature, "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Odin's Undoing: The Norse Edda" will offer audience members an exciting trip back in time throughout two separate performances.
"Jason and the Argonauts," directed by Emily Kight, tells of the hero Jason who is usurped from his rightful place in the kingdom and then gathers the greatest heroes of the land and sets sail on an epic voyage to find the Golden Fleece.
In this new retelling of the Argonautica by local playwright Liz Ellis, viewers follow the journey of the mighty Argo through the trials and tribulations of ancient Greece on his path to the Golden Fleece. This is an action-packed adventure sure to be epic fun for the whole family.
Performances are at 6 p.m. Friday, June 6 and 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7.
"Odin's Undoing," directed by Josh Anderson, is a more cautionary tale.
Odin, king of Asgard, has let his pride get the better of him and all of the Nine Worlds have been sent into chaos. Thor and his mighty hammer are no match for the Midgard Serpent and Loki has raised an army of Frost Giants.
This new adaptation of the poetic and prose Norse Eddas by Josh Anderson includes memorable heroes and epic storytelling, and is sure to have your whole family cheering on the Scandinavian heroes and giants as they battle for the fate of the world.
Performances are at 6:50 p.m. Friday, June 6 and 1:50 p.m. Saturday, June 7.
Tickets for each show are $10 each, or $5 for senior, youth, students, military and teachers.
Tickets for each of the Spring Play Festival's three exciting performances may be purchased online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206-842-8569 or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North.
Bainbridge Performing Arts extends special thanks to BPA Theatre School's Season Presenting Sponsor Aberown Studio.
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Kind people helped in frightening experience
On Tuesday, Nov. 26, as I was driving down Avondale Road with my two small children, my van was struck by another vehicle coming down a cross street, whose driver did not realize he had a stop sign. My van spun out of control, coming to rest on the opposite side of the road. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but we were all very shaken.
I am writing this letter in an effort to thank some of the many people who came to our assistance. I was overwhelmed by the number of people who took the time and effort to offer help and I'm hoping some of them will see themselves here and know that they were very much appreciated.
When I got out of my van to assess the damage and check on my children (who were both crying heartily), there were immediately a half dozen people waiting to help.
One woman helped me calm down; there were several offers of coats for my family; one nearby family offered to shelter us in their home and brought a wet rag for my daughter who had vomited; another man offered for us to wait in his nearby church; several people offered to act as witnesses for the police; an off-duty police officer who lived nearby called for a police car and medic unit to come, and they arrived within a couple of minutes; and the medics gave my daughter a stuffed dog, changed my flat tire, and followed me home to make sure I'd make it safely home in my crippled vehicle.
Being involved in the accident was not a pleasant experience, but I'm very grateful that no one was hurt. My heart has been warmed by the unselfishness of all the kind people who helped us get through a frightening experience.
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Since the highly publicized suicide of actor Robin Williams on Aug. 11, St. Tammany Parish has seen a spike in attempted and completed suicides, prompting officials to urge those who may be considering taking their own lives to seek help. The officials are also concerned that Friday's (Aug. 29) ninth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina could trigger post-traumatic stress for many local residents.
St. Tammany Parish Coroner Charles Preston said that prior to Williams' death, there had been 21 suicides in St. Tammany, a parish known for its high suicide rate. In the ensuing 18 days, five people have died from suicide in the parish and there have been five attempted suicides in Slidell alone, he said.
"Although a cause-effect relationship cannot be proven, the cause is more or less irrelevant," Preston said in a news release. "We've seen a spike in suicides and attempts, and we need to address it."
Preston and Slidell Police Chief Randy Smith issued the news release Friday, listing resources for those who may be down because of Williams' plight and memories of Katrina, which caused extensive damage in Slidell. Under state law, coroners in each parish have the legal authority to commit individuals who are suicidal.
Smith said those in distress "need to know the community is behind them. "We are ready to respond when people need help. No one is alone here."
St. Tammany has been burdened with one of the highest suicide rates in the state. An investigation into the parish's suicide problem published by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune last fall revealed that St. Tammany's annual suicide rate has been running between 15 and 17 suicides per 100,000 residents, the international standard by which suicides are measured.
Those rates put St. Tammany among the top three parishes in the state in suicides. Both the state and national averages are roughly 12 suicides per 100,000 residents.
From 2000-2010, St. Tammany had a suicide rate that was 18-percent higher than the state average, according to the NOLA.com investigation.
Experts say its difficult to determine exactly why the parish's suicide rate is high, but say it's likely the result of various cultural factors.
Preston said people experiencing suicidal thoughts have help available through a variety of sources. The suicide prevention hotline is 800.273.TALK (8255). The Baton Rouge-based crisis intervention line is 225.924.3900. The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) of St. Tammany can be reached at 985.626.6538.
For people who are underinsured or uninsured, there are two St. Tammany community health centers that provide mental health services. They can be reached at 985.607.0400 in Slidell, and 985.400.5340 in Covington. The United Way hotline, reachable simply by dialing 211, is also a resource for citizens in need.
Preston said it's important for citizens to understand resources are available to help those who may have suicidal thoughts and that no one should hesitate to reach out for that help.
"It is a sign of strength - not weakness - to reach out," Preston said. "We are here and we care, not because it's our job but because we are human and we are part of this community."
People who have family members or friends who they believe are suicidal can also call the Coroner's Office for referrals or assistance. Preston's office can be reached during regular hours at 985.781.1150. Slidell police can be reached at 985.643.3131 or by calling 911.
"There is no shame in depression or mental illness," Smith said. "We are here to help without judgment. "


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Highly Varied Segment Performance
Panasonic (PC) is a diversified manufacturer of technology products, consumer goods and industrial products headquartered in Japan, with operations around the world. Panasonic produces the majority of revenue in Japan at 52% of the total, while Asia ex. Japan represents 26%, the Americas generate 12% with the balance coming from Europe. The company is currently experiencing difficulties in a number of its operating segments, with three producing losses on an operating basis, as shown in the following waterfall:
The Home Appliances segment has been one of the company's steadiest performers and currently produces a large portion of total operating profit. Products include a diverse number of devices such as refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, vacuums, cooking appliances and many other goods. The segment is very much a mature business with only incremental innovation; however, there are some small pockets where new products dominate such as in LED lighting.
The Digital AVC Networks segment is very important for the company in terms of revenue with a 33% share, although profit has been volatile since the onset of the recession and the business is currently losing money. Plasma and LCD TVs, digital cameras, mobile phones, notebook computers and professional audio / video equipment for businesses, homes and automobiles are all included in this segment. TVs are about 25% of the segment's sales with no other product representing more than about 5%.
The PEW / PanaHome segment is another important profit generator for Panasonic and represents a broad range of goods created for the home, such as light fixtures and kitchen systems as well as the company's home building and remodeling operations. PEW's focus in recent years has been on increasing volume of lower cost product sales into China and India.
The Components and Devices segment is another area of volatility for Panasonic with results having been generally weak since the onset of the recession. Products include semiconductors for use in TVs and Blu-ray players, a range of electronic componentry and rechargeable batteries, including for use in electric and hybrid automobiles.
Sanyo was purchased by Panasonic in stages over the past several years and is being carried in a separate segment for now. Sanyo produces photovoltaics, consumer electronics, rechargeable batteries, appliances and a number of other products. Panasonic's interest in Sanyo was largely driven by the solar and battery businesses.
The other segment includes industrial robotics, welding equipment and a range of niche legacy businesses such as bicycles. Increased production of smartphones and tablets has led to increased purchases of the types of capital equipment sold by Panasonic in this segment and the company is emphasizing the business.
In 2012, the company plans on integrating Sanyo into its core while simplifying the segmentation of its businesses and conducting a broad based restructuring. Three new segments will replace the current, as follows: Consumer, Components & Devices and Solutions, all with about equal sales. The company is also reducing its workforce by some 10%, although employees in Japan will see little impact.
Profit Drought Returns After Quiescent 2011
Panasonic is currently experiencing very challenging business results overall with declining revenue, weak operating profits and cash flow and losses on the net income line. The business was reasonably profitable prior to the recession, but since that time, the company has a hard time finding its footing due in part to currency, weak TV pricing, and the acquisition of Sanyo which itself was in a bad position. Revenue declines would have been much worse without the addition of Sanyo, a business that generates over JPY 1,200,000 million of revenue per year.
Panasonic has responded by dramatically decreasing capital expenditures, having the effect of somewhat stemming negative cash flows in the most recent period. The company is expected to improve profitability in 2012 by analysts with the consensus at about JPY 111,000 million. Revenue projections stand at JPY 8,060,000 million. Given the margin level in 2006-08, achieving the consensus profit will likely be challenging on that revenue figure.
As can be expected, returns on capital are low even under a scenario of about JPY 110,000 million of profit. In fact, returns on an IRR basis are nearly negative. Panasonic will need an extensive turnaround to drive returns near the cost of capital.
Too Steep a Hill
The main long-term determinant of value for Panasonic will the relative success of its restructuring efforts. Given the wide variety of markets the company serves, a portion will always be having difficulties while others thrive. In such a company, the most important factor is whether management can effectively foresee or at least very quickly react to changes in the marketplace and not chase businesses where it cannot be a significant player. It is hard to see Panasonic's management in such light.
Panasonic currently trades at 16.4x projected fiscal 2012 earnings before any adjustments for cash and other non-operating assets and associated earnings. Since Panasonic is currently experiencing negative cash flows and expects considerable one-time cash charges in its restructuring, the amount of non-operating cash is not easy to determine. A portion may be used to pay off short-term debt which is costing little in the way of interest, but making investors and rating agencies nervous. A full removal of non-operating assets would leave the company trading at 7.1x, while a removal of just its long-term securities portfolio would leave it at 12.8x. At best, I would feel comfortable with the latter multiple until the company gets on the right path. In any case, cash will be lower before a turnaround is complete.
Even after consideration of the projected valuation, the company is currently losing money, with the multiple highly reliant on a turnaround which has not even begun to materialize. In my view, the stock is still not cheap given the extremely low returns on capital and the haziness of the outlook. Finally, Panasonic's business mix just seems far too haphazard to get comfortable with before even considering the numbers. Does a manufacturer of TVs need to build houses? Or a semiconductor manufacturing company produce cooking appliances? It is difficult for management to be reactive and focused on so many disparate businesses at once. A turnaround in the business would make the stock quite attractive; therefore, keeping an eye on management's actions could prove advantageous at some future date.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.


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"Gay's Anatomy": Shonda Rhimes Preaches On Diversity In Her Shows
Because I believe everyone should get to see themselves reflected on TV. EVERYONE. And because I love all my gay and lesbian friends. AND because I think same-sex marriage is the civil rights fight of our era and back when being a person of color was the civil rights fight, people like Norman Lear put black people on TV and helped change some minds. So you know, it's gotta be paid forward. As long as we are willing to sit by while one person is not free, none of us are free.
"And FINALLY: because as long as someone feels like it is okay to ask the question 'why all the gay people on your shows,' then there is still a HUGE problem that needs to be solved. It's like asking 'Why all the black people on your shows.' (Which is, in fact, why there are also a lot of people of color on my shows . Cause people keep asking. Like it's unusual. Which means we have a LONG way to go). Okay, done preaching."
— Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes answering a viewer's question about the number of gay/lesbian storylines on her shows, via Indiewire.
I thought Shonda avoided showing gay men. Her show is definitely more friendly to female than male homosexuals. Don't like her.
'As long as we are willing to sit by while one person is not free, none of us are free.'
LMAO! That's a crock of shit. Let's not pretend that someone's else's oppression is everyone's.
@Brian: One of Scandal's prominent storylines involves the POTUS's chief of staff and his husband. Also, I'm not bothered by her focus on lesbian relationships as I rand to see more of a focus on gay male relationships on TV in general.
If only gay white males in Hollywood would include more racial diversity into their TV shows & movies.


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Children's program Sunday
Starbrick Community Church, 168 Weiler Rd., Warren, will have an "Out of the Mouths of Babes" children's Christmas program during the 10 a.m. service Sunday, Dec. 9. The children will be asked questions about Christmas and what Christmas means to them. The congregation will share their own Christmas stories. The public is invited to come and participate.
Class to lunch
Warren High School Class of 1953 will have lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Warren Holiday Inn.
Class to lunch
Warren High School Class of 1943 will have lunch a t 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Conewango Club, Market St., Warren. For reservations, call Jane Tucker at 723-9633.
Cookie sale Saturday
A Christmas Cookie Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Sheffield United Methodist Church. There also will be one table with craft items and Christmas decorations for sale.


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Zimmer NexGen Knee was approved by the FDA in 1994, and since that time more than three million NexGen knees have been implanted worldwide. But data now indicates that certain Zimmer knees--namely the NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral component--have been associated with unexplained pain after knee replacement, loosening of the implant and failure of the replacement knee leading to revision surgery.
Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component
Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral knee component failure rates are high--according to a study published in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. This study was also noted in Zimmer's SEC Form 8-k filing, Exhibit 99.1 (3/11/10), with Zimmer's response:
"Zimmer's NexGen ® CR-Flex Porous Femoral component was the subject of a study of 108 patients ("The High Failure Rate of a High-Flex Total Knee Arthroplasty Design") by Drs. Berger and Della Valle of Rush University Medical Center. According to the published abstract, Drs. Berger and Della Valle revised 9 (8.3%) patients for femoral loosening and pain. The study also reported that 39 (36%) patients showed evidence of radiographic loosening and that "[l]oosening and revision were not related to surgeon, approach or patient type."
"The NexGen CR-Flex Porous component has a strong track record of clinical success. According to the 2009 Australian National Joint Replacement Registry report, Zimmer's NexGen cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA) components recorded the lowest revision rate (reported as revisions per 100 observed component years) of all major cementless TKA systems utilized in the market (0.5 revisions per 100 observed component years). Of the 7,100 implantations using the NexGen CR Porous or NexGen CR-Flex Porous systems since 2004, revisions were reported for 120 patients, representing a revision rate of 1.7%, inclusive of all components and reasons for revision.
"The performance of the NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral component in the Australian National Joint Registry and in Zimmer's post-market surveillance activities demonstrates that it is a safe and effective product when used as indicated in the surgical technique. More than 150,000 NexGen CR and NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral components have been sold since 2003. Sales of the NexGen CR-Flex Porous component represented approximately 2% of the company's knee revenues in 2009."
The design of the NexGen CR-Flex knee has a high-flex porous femoral component that attaches to the bottom of the thighbone instead of using cement to keep the knee replacements in place. Some orthopedic surgeons believe this design to be defective and unreasonably dangerous, and can potentially expose patients to an unnecessary risk of problems.
If you are experiencing pain from your Zimmer NexGen knee replacement, ask your doctor for a bone scan. To preserve your potential Zimmer claim, attorneys recommend this diagnostic test (rather than a general x-ray) to confirm that your replacement knee is loose. A bone scan will be able to identify 'remodelling'when the device is loose, surrounding bone tries to form new bone.
Bone Scan to Diagnose Knee Replacement Problems
A bone scan involves injecting a harmless amount of radioactive material (radiotracer) into a vein, which travels through the bloodstream to the bones and organs. As the substance wears away, it gives off radiation. Then this radiation is detected by a camera that takes an image of the bone surrounding the artificial knee. Usually the scan will take about one hour.
2002: Zimmer announced " Positive Results of Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Study and Plans for a Dedicated Surgeon Training Institute". Dr Richard Berger, M.D, a consultant for Zimmer, was then pioneering a type of small-incision surgery that allowed patients to leave the hospital on the day of surgery and he was prominently featured in a press release about Zimmer's plans to build the training facility.
Zimmer NexGen Timeline
2005: Dr Berger had implanted the NexGen CR-Flex devicewhich is supposed to last about 15 yearsto about 125 patients.
Early 2006: Some X-rays from patients who had received the device in 2005 showed lines where the implant met the thigh bone, an indication that the device was loose and had not fused completely.
2007: Dr. Berger, although still a Zimmer consultant, had stopped using the NexGen knee replacement and said that several other surgeons had also experienced problems with it.
March 2010: The failure rate data (above) was presented by a group of knee surgeons at a conference of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
June 2010: The New York Times reported disputes between Zimmer and two of its top consultants. One of the disputes involved the NexGen CR-Flex knee component. The consultants claimed the components were defective and failed soon after they were implanted, but Zimmer officials blamed the surgeons' techniques for the failure.
One of the consultants was Dr. Berger. Over the past decade, he had received more than $8 million from Zimmer for his services and in 2005 he implanted Zimmer's NexGen CR-Flex device in about 125 patients, according to the NYT.
Berger noticed that some X-rays showed lines where the implant met the thigh bone, which indicated that the device had not fused completely. Although patients were able to walk, they experienced severe pain. Berger also found Zimmer's knee showed signs of loosening in about half of all patients and many needed to be replaced. Berger reported his findings to Zimmer.
Another consultant, Lawrence Dorr, M.D, had reported problems to Zimmer regarding its Durom cup hip component. Although the cup failed within a few years of being implanted, Zimmer claimed the problem was with Dorr's technique and not because the device was defective. (Durom cup lawsuits are pending.)
July 2010: Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a letter to Zimmer Holdings, which focused on the pharmaceutical company's transparency regarding its disclosure of payments to healthcare professionals. In the letter, Grassley refers to the June, 2010 article in The New York Times:
"I was troubled by last month's New York Times account of Zimmer's response to the allegations of safety concerns raised by two of its consultants. Specifically, The New York Times reported that one of the surgeons with whom Zimmer had a financial relationship, Dr. Richard Berger, raised concerns to the company a few years ago about the premature failure of a Zimmer knee, the NexGen CR-Flex.1 According to the article, Dr. Berger was a long-time consultant for Zimmer--a financial relationship that spanned more a decade--with Dr. Berger receiving more than $8 million during that time frame. The New York Times also reported that a second Zimmer consultant, Dr. Lawrence Dorr, alerted other doctors that Zimmer's Durom hip device was failing a few years after they were implanted in patients. According to The New York Times, the two doctors were not alone in their concerns about the device failures. In both cases, however, Zimmer responded that it was the surgeons' technique, not the devices that were flawed."
The letter asks Zimmer officials to disclose the way they track the long-term performance of orthopedic devices--their product assurance and complaint handling systems. Zimmer reportedly met with members of Senator Grassley's Committee staff and received notice of satisfactorily responding to the requests.
December 2010: While there has not been a recall of the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex system or components, on December 2, 2010, the certain lots of the Zimmer NexGen LPS Flex Gender were recalled. The recall included the following Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution LPS Components:
The NexGen LPS knee replacement components involved in the recall were due to these components having a nonconforming internal CAM radius (nonconforming geometry). According to the recall notice, surgeons were notified, but no action was to be taken by surgeons.
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Class of 2009 senior presentations begin
Rarely do classroom topics jump from discussing photography to preparing for a half marathon and then to creating a graphic novel. When it comes to a senior's culminating project, the sky is the limit.
Last week, seniors from Mercer Island High School stepped to the front of the classroom to share the projects that they spent a year cultivating with fellow students and teachers.
As one of the 340 presentations that the class of 2009 gave, Henry Brockway spoke about his illustrated novel, a project which he admits is extremely time consuming and has taught him about his passion for writing and politics. It started with a few drawings of futuristic body armor, which led to battle ships, then the institutions behind them and finally the worlds and people which made those pieces possible.
"When you put all of these things together, it's the beginning of an epic tale," said Brockway. "I totally underestimated the immense task of writing a complete novel."
Last spring was the first time that students were required to complete a culminating project as part of earning their diploma, and it showed. When the May deadline rolled around, many seniors at MIHS were not prepared to present, placing their graduation at risk. The process has since been revamped, and presentations were rescheduled for earlier in the spring term.
"It's going much smoother," said Mike Radow, the culminating project coordinator at MIHS.
As a graduation requirement for all Washington seniors, students pick a topic that they find interesting and complete a project revolving around it, finishing off with a 15-minute presentation to teachers, parents and peers. Each student is required to write a proposal, keep a log of the hours they spend on the project and write about what they learned. Seniors in the MIHS Class of 2008 needed to log in 80 hours toward their projects. But after hearing widespread complaints, the number of required hours was reduced to 50. Other than a few basic state standards, the presentation guidelines are largely left to districts to decide. There is no statewide standard for the number of hours devoted to the projects.
Radow said he felt students were under less stress to get enough hours in this year, compared to last spring. He said most students seem to feel that 50 hours is a worthwhile amount of time to spend on the project.
This year's earlier presentations also gave students wiggle room if needed.
"March gives everybody breathing room," said Radow. Last spring, presentations were done in late May, giving seniors only a short window to make them up. Following the March presentations, Radow said about 15 percent, or 50 kids, still need to schedule a presentation. Given the extra time this year, he is confident that everyone will finish.
"We've got plenty of time. The vast majority will present in time for graduation," Radow said. Last spring, around 150 students faced graduation issues because of the culminating project, and 20 students had to do make-ups after the May deadline. There are approximately 340 seniors who will present this year. The class of 2008 included 375 students.
MIHS teacher JoAnn Hornsten, who leads a Bridges group, said she felt the difference between the spring '08 presentations and this year's was student confidence.
"I felt they were good last year, but I felt somehow these presentations were more polished," said Hornsten. She attributes this to more in-classroom training and preparation by teachers. She said she felt everyone had a better idea of what was expected this time around, which helped students feel confident.
By moving the presentations to WASL week, MIHS was able to capitalize on a week which throws the student's schedules into chaos. The school utilized the Bridges advisory period as the time for seniors to give their presentations, as well as a chance for younger students to see how to successfully complete the project.
Radow said in every classroom a senior presented to two Bridges groups and staff advisors. This way, the underclassmen saw between seven to 10 presentations over two days, in the hope that a project topic would provide inspiration or at least a starting point. For some, this means leaping into the project, even completing it during the summer. If interested in working on it over the summer, juniors must gain project approval prior to school being released this spring. Radow said some choose this option, especially if their project includes traveling or a big event which would not be possible during the regular school year.
Ultimately, Radow said he would like to see the project shift in students' minds from a requirement to an opportunity to showcase a talent.
"Hopefully, the culture changes," said Radow.
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We utilize high-spatial-resolution spectral maps spanning the uv to near-ir of Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS) and surroundings to determine the microphysical properties and vertical structure of the major cloud features in the region. Multi-filter maps obtained both near the central meridian and near the sunlit limb in 29 distinct colors spanning 0.22 to 5.2 microns were obtained contemporaneously on June 26-27 1996 by the Hubble Space Telescope and Galileo/NIMS. These images were used to determine a variety of physical and optical properties for stratospheric and tropospheric aerosol layers including Mie-scattering particle sizes, cloudtop pressure levels, wavelength-dependent opacity, and volume and mass column abundances. Three diverse cloud features were analyzed: (1) the central core of the GRS near 20 degrees planetocentric latitude, (2) the South Tropical Zone (STrZ) to the south of the GRS core, and (3) the fresh spectrally-identifiable ammonia ice cloud (SIAC) imbedded as a plume-like feature within the GRS wake to the northwest of the core center, as identified by Baines et al. (Icarus 159, 74-94, 2002). For the long-lived GRS and STrZ, the sedimentation times of cloud particles were used to constrain the upward flux and vertical speed of ammonia gas required to maintain the cloud features. For the SIAC, particle lifetimes and thus mass fluxes and updraft speeds were estimated from the known windspeed in the region and the dissipation of the cloud downstream from the "head" of the feature representing the updraft region.
Salient results of our preliminary modeling include: Significantly larger particle sizes in the SIAC plume than in the GRS and STrZ ( > 2.2 micron vs. 0.53 and 0.79 micron, respectively, best-fit); a variety of cloudtop altitudes, from 26.1 km above the 1-bar level for the GRS, 20.2 km for the SIAC, and 14.2 for the STrZ; comparable area-integrated cloud mass production rates for the SIAC vs. the 60-times-larger GRS (~100 vs. 50.3 tons/s); and a remarkable updraft speed for the "head" of the SIAC of 1-3 m/s.
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Let's review: On June 10, the Chronicle Editorial Board scolded Michigan voters to not exercise their constitutional rights regarding bad government. "Don't even go'' there," the Editorial Board warned. In the same editorial, the board declared that only our new Republican governor had a plan for Michigan. It concluded with a hip, hip hoorah for the hard-working Gov. Rick Snyder.
By June 12, The Chronicle barraged its subscribers with scary talk about "the aging tsunami" in the front page story, "County's Going Gray." More scary phrases: "age wave," "housing market depression," "financial time bomb," "senior population pushing tax burden on young people," — the usual unsustainable quotes — and finally " Social Security and Medicare must change," followed by another hardy hip, hip for the Republican governor.
More fearful tidbits flowed from the editor with a strange but folksy twist in her column entitled "Time for tough talk on entitlements." (Tough talk? Forgive her, it's a Republican thing.) She weighed in with her scary word "apocalypse" and then sprayed us with "entitlement' and "unsustainable" used sequentially.
Flash: A large, aging population is not an apocalypse. Social programs ARE sustainable. Republicans would throw the baby boomers out with the bath water.
Old guard Republicans want to scare you. Their myths target what they want abolished. Workers' rights, pensions, Social Security and Medicare that you, the middle class/working class have already earned and paid for in full are being portrayed by their media as handouts. Gov. Rick Snyder may be a nice man, but he is a bad governor. He should be recalled. His plan was conceived behind closed doors well in advance of the election and kept secret from the voters of Michigan. His plan, like all Republican practice, targets lower income groups for sacrifice. Snyder designated the poor, the unemployed, the sick, the elderly, their caretakers, school children, their teachers, blue collar workers and the programs and rights that sustain our middle class as "unsustainable."
Another flash for The Chronicle, as they sway back and forth between state and federal governments parroting Republican mantra: Social Security has existed for over 75 years. Social Security is sustainable. Medicare has existed since 1965. Price gouging from big pharma and big insurance must end. Medical costs must be kept within reason. Medicare is sustainable.
State employee pensions provide retired state workers what they have contributed. State pensions are sustainable. They must not be altered to support hidden Republican agendas. The GOP has always opposed workers' rights and social programs. Do not let their media/propaganda scare you, confuse you, fool you, exhaust you or rewrite history.
Unsustainable? Here is what is unsustainable at the state and federal levels: Government subsidies for big oil and subsidies for corporate mega farms paid not to grow crops. Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, aid to foreign dictators, tax incentives for expanding Walmart stores to locate and multiply, perpetual unfunded wars, Republican obstruction in the U.S. Congress — Congress has not passed a single jobs bill, only the kill Medicare bill of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. And don't forget the record-setting Republican filibusters in the U.S. Senate. All of this is unsustainable.
Republican Supreme Court justices passed "Citizens United" entitling corporations and foreign governments to exercise political power within our electoral process.
Then there is the scary, ambitious voice of job killing privatization. These strangely concocted right-wing entitlements are not only costly but highly unsustainable. They grow like mushrooms in the dark and go unmentioned by Republicans. Media must focus upon these expensive Republican entitlements, not myths of unsustainability targeting social programs for Americans
And now, a different story with a folksy moral, "If you're itchin' for a war and there's an aging tsunami a comin', don't blow the surplus and then destroy the country's revenue sources, George (Economics 101).
By the way, whatever happened to "Jobs, jobs, jobs?"
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Students and professor present at Northeast Decision Sciences Institute
April 4, 2014 - Six international business students and Robert Engle, professor of international business, presented research papers at the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute 2014 Annual Conference in Philadelphia on March 27-29. All papers were also accepted for publication in the conference proceedings.
The Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) is an independent, non-profit professional organization of academicians and practitioners interested in the application of quantitative and behavioral methods to the problems of society. Through national, international and regional conferences, competitions, and publications, DSI provides an international forum for presenting and sharing research in the study of decision processes across disciplines.
Alyssa Thomas and Christine Little's paper, "Perceptions of Corporate Social Responsibility Between the United States and South Korea," explores the difference of CSR perceptions of university students in the United States and students in South Korea with regards to how subjects of each country view importance of CSR in various settings and experiences.
Briana Nash and Marcin Mazurek's paper, "The Role of Cultural Dimensions on Economic Development," examines the relationship of two major cultural dimensions, power distance and individualism, with economic freedom and development of 70 regions over a period of 30 years.
Lisa Alessandrello and Tatiana Shams Costa's paper, "Behavioral Cultural Intelligence: The Influence of Multicultural Interaction, Time Spent in Foreign Countries, and Language Skills," examines the relationship that multicultural interaction, language skills, and total time spent in foreign countries have on a subject's behavioral cultural intelligence.
Engle presented a paper, "The Impact of Cultural Intelligence on Problem Solving Performance," which examines the degree to which the four dimensions of cultural intelligence impact a subject's ability to successfully solve a cross-cultural problem. He also presented a paper with a colleague from Widener University, "The Antecedents of Cross-cultural Stress in Short-term International Assignments."


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Ordonez is out for the season after suffering a broken ankle in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Verlander won't pitch again this series
Leyland reiterated that Justin Verlander would not pitch in Game 7 if the Tigers were to win Game 6.
"If we don't go on, he threw his last pitch for the season," Leyland said. "If we're fortunate enough to go on, he would pitch Game 1 of the World Series. But you will not see Verlander out of the bullpen (in Game 7), if that's what you're asking."
Leyland: 'There's no secrets'
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been very honest prior to recent games about which pitchers he hoped to use to get through the next game.
Prior Game 5, he said he wanted to use Justin Verlander and Phil Coke, then followed through on that plan.
Prior to Game 6, he said he wanted to limit his use of pitchers to starter Max Scherzer, Rick Porcello, Coke, Joaquin Benoit and Jose Valverde, with the possibility of using left-hander Daniel Schlereth if a specific situation arose.
Some have questioned whether Leyland is best serving his team by being so open and honest instead of holding things closer to the vest.
"There's no secrets," Leyland said. "I can see once in a while (being secretive) if you were maybe thinking what you said at a press conference might possibly make a manager write out his lineup a little bit differently. But (Rangers manager) Ron (Washington) is going to do what he wants to do. I'm going to do what I want to do.
"I just don't think there's a lot of secrets at this point. Maybe there are. Maybe I am dumb. I don't know."


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Advice for Travellers - Part 1
Sermon shared by Phil Morgan
October 1996
Summary: 4 keys for a successful passage through life.
Scripture: Psalms 84:1-84:12 (add scripture)
Denomination: Pentecostal
Audience: Believer adults
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READ: Psalm 84
This is a very well-known and well-loved Psalm; a beautiful Psalm. It�s a �psalm of pilgrimage�. Every year crowds would flock to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. They would make the journey from every part of the territories occupied by Israel. They would make their pilgrimage to the Holy City to worship at the Temple.
This Psalm is the musing of one unnamed pilgrim as he makes his way up to Jerusalem. He�s longing to get to God�s house - he has this intense desire for the House of God. He longs to be with the company of God�s people, worshipping. We read about it in vv1-2.
This traveller is even jealous of birds! The Temple courtyards were open to the sky, and the great eaves provided a place for good nesting, so there were always these birds in and around the Temple. The writer says: �Oh, to be one of those birds who can make their homes right there in the house of God.� (vv3-4.)
I guess this theme follows on closely from my message last Sunday morning. DO YOU HAVE A LOVE LIKE THIS - A LONGING FOR GOD�S HOUSE? A passionate desire to be in His presence night and day; to LIVE there?!
You know, we must be careful lest we grieve God with our attitudes. What are we expressing to God when we act as though coming into His presence is �just another one of the things we do through the week�. But at the same time, if we were to be meeting with some �V.I.P.� at work, or some celebrity, we would spare no effort - nothing would be too much trouble. We�d be excited - anticipating - �spruced up� - ready. What message are we sending to God?
The writer of Psalm 84 has no such conflict of priorities. He�s left his work-a-day life behind him. He�s heading up to worship, and he�s just longing for God�s presence.
Now I want for us to zero in together on the next few verses. vv5-8 [READ]. Here is: �ADVICE FOR TRAVELLERS�.
In order to get �HOME� to God�s presence, the Psalmist knows that there is a JOURNEY to be made. He describes this journey as �happy� (�Blessed is the man...�), because the thought of the destination motivates him. Even through HARSH, difficult, dangerous places; �Blessed is the man...�
This is a very clear picture of OUR journey/pilgrimage through life. Our destination: the Heavenly City - God�s ETERNAL presence.
Would you note with me what I see here in these verses, this morning:
(Would you like a successful, victorious journey through life and over into eternity? Well there are some principles right here. Important ones. �4 keys for a successful passage through life.�
("Blessed is the man whose strength is in You.")
How many have found that the Christian life is impossible without God�s strength? YET so often our greatest battlefield is about learning to trust Him instead of doing it on our own steam. That�s human nature. But we must understand . . . ZECHARIAH


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The system is a new feature that will allow the department to choose from thousands of different color combinations to project inside the tunnel. For Christmas, the tunnel will display a red and green theme.
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State Rep. Mauree Gingrich of Palmyra announced she is seeking the Republican nomination to a seventh term in the 101st District in the May 20 primary.
Gingrich, first elected in 2002, is majority chair of the House Gaming Oversight Committee, established in 2007 to monitor the state's gaming industry, which now includes 12 casinos and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. She said she is the first Lebanon County legislator to assume this level of leadership position in more than three decades.
Gingrich also serves on the Local Government Commission, and last session authored House Bill 1702, passed into law as Act 43, which she calls "the most significant overhaul of Pennsylvania's Borough Code in 45 years."
"While I am proud of my legislative accomplishments, including having bills signed into law by governors of both parties, I am equally proud of the outstanding constituent service we provide to the people in the 101st District," Gingrich said.
With support from voters, Gingrich said, "Together we will work to improve the efficiency of government, reduce waste and continue vital services without tax increases."
She also serves on the House Aging and Older Adult Services and Rules committees, and said her attention has been focused on protecting the state's most vulnerable citizens, ensuring taxpayer dollars for welfare programs go to the citizens in greatest need, and on business development, job creation and advancing the role of women.
Prior to election in the House she served on Palmyra Borough Council 12 years, including nine years as president.
The 101st District includes the city of Lebanon; North Cornwall, North Londonderry, South Annville, South Londonderry and West Cornwall townships; and Cornwall, Mount Gretna and Palmyra boroughs. In redistricting which goes into effect Dec. 1, Cornwall and West Cornwall were added from the 102nd District, and Annville Township and Cleona Borough move to the 102nd.
If re-elected, Gingrich said she will have to move her district office, which is now in Cleona, but will keep it centrally located.


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Western Michigan University sophomore receiver Jordan White will begin taking part in 7-on-7 drills next week, making for a "best case" scenario that he'll return for WMU's Oct. 18 game at Central Michigan.
"It's all about the swelling," Broncos coach Bill Cubit said of White's left knee, which suffered torn cartilage during fall camp.
If White isn't ready for WMU's rival, he'll get an extra week of rest, with the Broncos' bye week falling on Oct. 25, before a home date with Eastern Michigan on Nov. 1.
Redshirt-freshman Dervon Wallace is physically ready to go this week after spraining his knee shortly after earning the fifth receiver spot in fall camp. However, Cubit said the converted defensive back will only be used in an emergency situation against Ohio.
That means at least one more week at receiver for redshirt-freshman quarterback Robert Arnheim, who's been playing about 10 snaps a game at wideout.
Arnheim, who has one catch for 5 yards, practiced some at quarterback this week for the first time since losing the backup job to Drew Burdi in fall camp.
While Arnheim is WMU's third-string QB, Cubit isn't sure if he'll give up his receiver duties once White and Wallace are ready to contribute.
"He made a big sacrifice for us to go out there to wideout," Cubit said of Arnheim. "I told him we still think of him as a quarterback. We need to get him some reps, because it's only fair. Because he was competing with (Burdi for) the 2 spot.
"He's a good kid, works hard. A quarterback is always a quarterback in their mind."
ELSWORTH TO GIVE IT A GO: Senior fullback Kirk Elsworth will play Saturday against Ohio, despite a sprained ankle suffered late in the fourth quarter last week at Temple.
"He'll be OK. He hasn't practiced (much) but he practiced today," Cubit said Thursday. "He's smart enough (to play through it)."
A CHANGE AT CENTER: Junior Paul Wasikowski will start at center for sophomore Nick Mitchell this week. Mitchell has a minor back injury.
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WASHINGTON TWP. — Philadelphia's ABC Channel 6 traffic and weather anchor Karen Rogers, a Washington Township High School graduate, recently stopped by Bunker Hill Middle School to draw attention to the school's annual Holiday Toy Drive.
Rogers, bearing gifts of her own that she contributed to the cause, addressed the entire school through closed circuit television and stopped by several classrooms to congratulate the students on their remarkable charity and encourage them to meet their school goal of 3,000 gifts.
BHMS Science Teacher Pete Townley, who has organized the toy drive at the school for the last 13 years in support of the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign, challenged the school members to reach the goal of 3,000 toys. In exchange for their combined generosity, Townley and fellow teachers Tom Ryan and Kevin Appleby have agreed to dress up like Santa Claus (Ryan) and his reindeer and camp out on the school roof overnight.
Rogers assured the students that she and her Channel 6 cameraman would return to capture that festive site on camera.


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Fresh off the back of another league title, Sergio Aguero could be one of the stars of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The supremely talented Manchester City forward is an undisputed choice for Argentina, where he will line up alongside Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria to form international football's most fearsome attack.
Aguero's recent exploits are well-documented in the media, but what of the kid who first came to Europe in 2005?
Some of the most surprising aspects of El Kun's short career are highlighted—from his first steps in professional football with Independiente to international triumphs and even his romantic life.


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GLOUCESTER TWP. — The Blackwood Kiwanis Little League will hold its annual opening day parade Saturday.
The parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Rite Aid parking lot on the Black Horse Pike, Route 168, and go south to Marshall Avenue. The parade will end at the Kiwanis Little League field on Railroad Avenue.
During the parade, the Black Horse Pike will be closed to all traffic from Church Street to Davistown Road from 8:30 to 9 a.m. No parking will be permitted on the Black Horse Pike between Church Street and Marshall Avenue
Drivers are advised to follow the marked detour route to avoid delays. Police officers will be posted at closure points to assist with directions.


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** REGISTRATION is FREE as long as your company/origination meets the requirements.
What: Environmental and Career Fair
When: Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
12:30-2:00pm (Facilities open at 11:00am for Setup)
Where: University of St. Thomas
John H. Crooker Center Patio
3909 Graustark St.
Houston, TX 77006
located in Moran Parking garage (corner of W. Alabama and Graustark) for $2. Acceptable forms of payment are cash and coins (USD).
Link: http://www.stthom.edu/Visitors_Community/Maps_Directions.aqf
Requirement to participate:
**Environmentally-oriented business and/or business implements sustainable practices
**Currently offering jobs, internships, or volunteer opportunities


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Villa Principe Giovanni - Positano
Your guesthouse has a restaurant where you'll find good menu choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a bar/lounge where guests can enjoy drinks.
The leisure facilities include a spa tub. Free WiFi is provided so you can check your in-box whenever you like.
Villa Principe Giovanni - Positano
Hotel Info: 1-877-214-4288from $183
- Deluxe Single Room
- Deluxe Triple Room
- Deluxe Double Room
Also popular with travelers from the USA
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 5 rooms
- Check-in time starts at noon
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
- Express check-in/out
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle *
- Train station pickup *
- Self parking *
- Area shuttle *
- Beach shuttle *
Other information
- Smoke-free property
- Resort fee included
In the hotel
- Free buffet breakfast daily
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Snack bar/deli
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Spa tub
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Hair salon
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator/lift
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Frette Italian sheets
- Furnished balcony
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Cable/satellite TV channels
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Special features
DiningOnsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
Villa Principe Giovanni - Positano's small print
Also known as
- Villa Principe Giovanni
- Villa Principe Giovanni House
- Villa Principe Giovanni House Positano
- Villa Principe Giovanni Positano
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
The charges below are included in the total price displayed:
- Resort fee
Optional extras
Self parking costs EUR 21 per day
Cribs/Infant beds are available for EUR 18 per day
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 100 per vehicle
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle and beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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The Film
Known to millions of crossword die-hards as National Public Radio's Puzzle Master, New York Times puzzle editor Will Shortz has built a career on studying, creating, and editing puzzles. Wordplay puts the spotlight on this crossword hero and introduces many of Shortz's brilliant and often hilarious contributors, including syndicated puzzle creator Merl Reagle.
The film follows several world-class crossword solvers as they compete at the 28th Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in Stamford, CT. Hosted and directed by Shortz, the tournament is the nation's oldest and largest crossword competition, where nearly 500 competitors from around the world battle it out for the title of Crossword Champ over the course of one long, snowy weekend.
Wordplay also presents interviews with celebrity crossword puzzlers such as Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Mike Mussina, and the Indigo Girls, who reveal their process, insight and the allure of the game.
From Monday-only solvers to Saturday puzzle experts, Wordplay reveals why more than 50 million Americans do crosswords every week.
The Filmmakers
- patrick creadonDirector
- Christine O'MalleyProducer


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Main Content
CPES Power Management Consortium (PMC)
The CPES mini-consortium program provides a unique forum for creating synergy among industries and defining new research directions to meet future industry needs. The formation of the mini-consortium allows CPES to pool resources and focus on developing pre-competitive technologies to address common challenges, and sharing the research results among mini-consortium members.
Current PMC members (24):
PMC Expanded Work Scope (May 2014)
PMC Achievement Nuggets (updated: April 2013)
The new generation of Intel's microprocessor is operating at a much lower voltage and higher current, with a fast dynamic response in order to implement the sleep/power mode of operation. This particular mode of operation is necessary to conserve energy, as well as to extend the operation time for any battery-operated equipment. The challenge for the voltage regulator module in this case is to provide a precisely regulated output with fast dynamic response in order to transfer energy as fast as possible to the microprocessor.
Today, every Intel processor is powered by such multi-phased VRMs developed by CPES. CPES researchers are continuing to conduct research in this particular subject by exploring new topologies in power semiconductor devices, magnetics, and integrated packaging concepts in order to improve the transient response and minimize the I2R loss due to continuous reduction in voltage as well as continuous increase in load current. We have been exploring a range of input voltages in VRM technologies, from 12V up to 48V, to accomplish this objective.


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Requinto may be entered at the supplementary stage for the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes following his victory in the Molecomb at Goodwood
Trainer David Wachman is to discuss plans for the speedy two-year-old with owners Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith, who are connected to the sponsors of the York Group One on 19 August.
"He's quite a nice horse. He seems to have come home from his race well. We'll see how he is and where we go with him from there," said the Tipperary handler.
"I'll have to have a chat with the owners, whether we keep him to two-year-olds only or possibly go for the Nunthorpe. We'll see what they want to do.
"I imagine he's going to be a sprinting horse. His mother (Damson) was very fast and he looks quick."


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Leaf pick up schedule as of Friday, November 9th is one day behind listed schedule. Area 4 (Lower Southside) will start on Tuesday and go through Wednesday if needed. Learn more about the pickup schedule here.
Great Falls, Montana - The City of Great Falls Leaf Pickup Program is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 26, 2012 and continues through Friday, November 16, 2012.
For those residing within the Boulevard District, the Natural Resources Division will vacuum leaves from the Boulevards. The City Street Division will be sweeping streets in conjunction with the leaf pick-up.
Residents within the Boulevard District area are being requested to deposit leaves on the boulevard next to the curb and not in the street gutter. Please do not place leaf piles in the street gutter since rain and vehicles driving on the piles make it impossible to clean up the leaves. Branches, grass clippings, garden waste and other yard waste will not be picked up. Please arrange for pickup with your sanitation provider.
Streets and Avenues in each area will be cleaned on alternate days. Please remove vehicles from the street and avenue on the scheduled pick-up day to allow for vacuuming as well as street sweeping.
It is anticipated that the schedule may change due to weather conditions and residents are asked to watch the Great Falls Tribune for daily changes and updates. The schedule and updates will also be on the City of Great Falls website at www.greatfallsmt.net.
Attached is the 2012 Leaf Pick-up schedule for the Boulevard District. For further information, contact the Park and Recreation Department, Natural Resources Division at 771-1265.
For those residing outside the Boulevard District, City Sanitation customers wishing to discard of leaves, on their regular garbage collection day should bag or box these materials and put them out for collections. Please place them a minimum of 4' from garbage receptacles. Please do not place leaves in City garbage containers. For further information, contact the City Sanitation Division at 771-1401.
All leaves collected in the Boulevard District are recycled into compost and other soil products.


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Fenner, NY -- Madison County deputies are waiting for the Onondaga County medical examiner to identify a man found dead Monday in a park in the Madison County town of Fenner.
Deputies were called about 4:40 p.m. Monday to Nichols Pond Park on a report of a suicidal man, deputies said. As deputies were exiting their cars, gunshots were heard, deputies said.
Deputies found the man, believed to be in his 50s, about 7:30 p.m. on the perimeter of the park area, deputies said.
The man was taken to the Onondaga County medical examiner's office for positive identification and autopsy.


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Kentucky basketball? In August? It's like Christmas in August!
With the Wildcats playing six exhibition games in the Bahamas this year, we have the unusual pleasure of checking out the team far more in advance of the season than we're used to. And halfway through their slate of games, we're already able to start forming opinions.
Sure, they've demolished the competition so far, but what really matters is how the players look. It's all about getting clues as to how they will play and how they will play together. So, with that said, how do they look?
[Takes a deep breath]
Guys...they're good.
They're really, really good.
I know it's early and the competition hasn't been as good, but it's easy to see that this is going to be a special year.
Let's take a look at each player who will play meaningful minutes on this team (sorry, Derek Willis and Dominique Hawkins).


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The Defense Department says a soldier from Dubberly, La., is among those killed earlier this week in Afghanistan.
Army Spc. Joshua A. Tomlinson of Dubberly was killed in that May 18 blast, the Army said in a Wednesday night news release. Tomlinson was 24 years old and was assigned to a Special Troops Battalion in Heidelberg.
He was among five soldiers killed in a suicide car bombing during an attack by Taliban insurgents.


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