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Did anyone pick up on the awesomeness of Walt's double entendre when he walked into Hank's garage?
"looks like you've got the work coming in to you. One of the perks of being the boss, huh?"
Did anyone pick up on the awesomeness of Walt's double entendre when he walked into Hank's garage?
"looks like you've got the work coming in to you. One of the perks of being the boss, huh?"
"No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." ~Tommy Lasorda
I'm also watching the final season of Dexter and Breaking Bad delivered more with one episode than Dexter has in 7 episodes so far. That was intense.
Great episode last night, that final scene in the garage was amazing. If there's something to the theory that Walt takes on certain traits from people he kills (driving a Volvo like Gus, his drinks like Mike, and his sandwiches like Crazy 8), the flash forward shows him doing little things that a couple of big characters also do.
This is gonna be a fun couple of months watching this thing end.
"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."
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As far as the show goes, even though I knew the show's going to move fast this season with only 8 episodes left, I figured we'd have a couple episodes with Hank waffling on whether or not to confront Walt followed by a (Hank saying) "Walt, I have something to talk to you about" cliffhanger.
So I was pleasantly surprised by the ending of this episode. I mean, when Hank hits the button to put the garage door down...what a moment. And as always, fine acting.
From the first/flashforward scenes of both halves of this season, we know that a) Walt does not die of cancer (at least not before something major happens to his life), b) he ends up living somewhere else under an assumed name, c) in one way or another his secret is revealed (the "Heisenberg" scrawled in the house, Carol the neighbor's reaction to him -- actually wondering if the latter indicates that people *think* he dies). It's certainly hinting that he loses his family as well.
So we know at least a good bit of how it ends, or at least we think we do. The question is how does he get there, who does he lose along the way, how does he lose them, and WHAT IS HE GOING TO DO WITH THE RICIN??
And don't get me wrong, I still expect a ton of surprises. I just love that the show sets you up for certain things long-term and then throws you for loops along the way -- it has done this at least since the plane crash season. Brilliant way of creating suspense.
edit: Come to think of it, it has done this since the very first epsisode.
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I imagine its going to get ugly with Czech Mafia getting 68% pure meth.
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"If that's true and you really don't know who I am, perhaps your best course of action is to tread lightly."
I was literally speechless after the final scene last night. Kinda still am! I felt it sets up the showdown that's going to unfold in the final episodes perfectly.
I probably will have to go back and watch the episode again. I was struggling to stay awake for parts of it.
I could have done without the Skinny Pete and Badger garbage.
To me it seemed like a lot of information was released but the episode moved along slowly until the end.
I loved the last scene where Walt confronts Hank. I am surprised that that happened right away.
I still watch it, but mainly out of habit than anything else.
I am so freaking sick of Debra Morgan............
The other new show on Showtime, Ray Donovan, is pretty good so far. Worth watching.
Under the Dome is some of the laughingly worst television I've seen in awhile. Watching it more to laugh at it than anything else.
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Breaking Bad was amazing. Really sad the show is drawing to a close.
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AMES, Iowa -- For nearly 50 years, the swine teaching farm at Iowa State University has been helping students learn about pork production. The farm was built to provide Iowa State students with pigs to be used as part of their education and that continues to play a big role today, according to farm manager Jacob Myers.
"The teaching farm has all stages of production from breeding to farrowing to finishing," Myers said. "As far as how it's run, the operation is similar to a commercial production, and that's vital to help prepare students for understanding how today's operations are structured. Experience is a big thing in the industry, it's huge!"
Begun in the mid-1960s as an entirely outdoor operation, the farm started moving toward indoor production 30 years later. Today all phases of production are in indoor facilities. In 2012, the farm was named Allen E. Christian Swine Teaching Farm in honor of Al Christian who managed the facilities for more than 50 years.
The primary goal of the farm is to educate students about current pork production operations, and this includes student workers at the farm, Myers said. The more modern facilities and having all stages of production at one place are great tools for achieving this goal.
"Animal science graduate student Greg Krahn is the swine teaching farm herdsman. He looks after the pigs and handles day-to-day functions of the farm," Myers said. "There also are three undergraduate students who help care for the pigs and complete daily chores."
Myers, who has been manager since April 2012, said he gets enough inquiries about employment at the teaching farm that he hasn't had to post a job opening yet. Although he is limited to the number of employees he can sensibly hire, he doesn't turn away those with little or no experience.
"I pair inexperienced hires with an experienced student worker to help them learn about the operations of the farm," he said. "The experienced students learn some leadership skills and those new to the farm learn correct procedures for everything they do."
Dan Harmsen, junior in animal science, started working at the swine teaching farm about a year ago after he inquired about employment. Harmsen said he and his coworkers trade off daily duties that consist of "everything a normal worker on a farrow-to-finish swine farm should expect."
For example, a typical day starts at 7 a.m. with morning chores of feeding and checking pigs. From there, employees may treat pigs, do heat checks, breed sows or do facility maintenance such as power washing. The evening chores of feeding and pig checking start around 5 p.m.
Because employees work in between their scheduled classes, they may only be at the farm for a couple hours at a time. They often try to complete their daily tasks together.
"Having a second opinion when making a decision can be the difference between a right and wrong decision," Harmsen said.
Although Harmsen brought experience from a commercial farrow-to-finish swine operation to the swine teaching farm, he said he has gained new skills.
"I have had the opportunity to help make breeding decisions on the farm, and therefore directly influence our school and farm's reputation and successes in raising quality purebred showstock and seedstock," Harmsen said.
The Allen E. Christian Swine Teaching Farm has won state and national awards for its well-known high quality meat-producing Berkshire pigs. The farm sells pigs to market and as breeding stock from their 200 litters per year. Staff and students take pigs to the National Barrow Show, Pork Expo and the Iowa State Fair, gaining experience in different venues in the industry.
"Many students help with these events, even if they aren't employed on the farm," Myers said.
A variety of opportunities, from farrowing to ventilation to marketing, are available for any Iowa State student who wants to learn about modern pork production at the farm. Those interested in learning more can contact Myers by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 515-290-3742.
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Brittney Griner and Baylor's path to a second straight national championship will have a familiar feel.
Then again, so will the whole NCAA women's basketball tournament. For the first time ever, the top four seeds are the same for consecutive seasons. Baylor, Connecticut, Notre Dame and Stanford all earned No. 1 spots when the field was announced Monday night.
Unlike the men's side, where it was a topsy-turvy season with major upsets seemingly every week, women's basketball hasn't had the same parity. The top six teams in the final Associated Press poll only had two losses outside of each other, the fewest by far since writers began voting for the AP's No. 1 in the 1994-95 season.
"To think that the rest of the field is going to catch up to Baylor or Notre Dame or the top four or five teams in the country this year is probably unrealistic," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. "But I think all those teams between five and 12 are way better than they've ever been."
The women's basketball madness gets started Saturday the first step en route to the Final Four, which begins April 7 in New Orleans.
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey hopes to make it there with her Lady Bears, who will be trying to become the fourth school to win consecutive national championships, joining Southern California, UConn, and Tennessee. Mulkey grew up in Louisiana.
Last season, Baylor was trying to becoming the first team to win 40 games in a season. Now the Bears are just focused on the title.
"Our goal is to win the six games and win the national championship," Griner said.
Standing in the way could be Tennessee. The Lady Vols, who have made every NCAA Tournament since it began in 1982, are the No. 2 seed in Baylor's region. This will be the first time that coach Pat Summitt won't be on the sidelines. Summitt stepped down after last season because she had been afflicted with early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type.
While Tennessee set the standard in women's basketball, Stanford has been one of the most dominant teams lately.
The Cardinal will try to reach the Final Four for a sixth straight season and end Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer's 21-year drought without a national championship.
Led by junior star Chiney Ogwumike, Stanford already may have the most impressive win this season, ending Baylor's 42-game winning streak in November. That's the only loss that the defending national champion Lady Bears suffered this season.
The Cardinal, who will open against Tulsa at home Sunday, could face No. 2 seed California in the regional final. The Golden Bears shared the Pac-12 title with Stanford this season after ending the Cardinal's 81-game conference winning streak in January.
Notre Dame will be trying to make it back to a third straight national championship game. The Irish, led by senior guard Skylar Diggins, already have had an incredible season losing only to Baylor. Notre Dame won its first Big East Tournament championship last Tuesday and also went undefeated in the conference in the regular season.
The Irish will open on the road against Tennessee-Martin.
UConn lost four of its five games against the other top seeds, faltering down the stretch in each of the losses.


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In continuation of a series of years of World at War,THIS IS A SPECIAL EDITION BASED UPON URGENT PENDING MATTERS, the following was the 2011 thread.
Thread: The World at War, Official 2011 war thread for North Korea, Iran, Israel, China, U.S.
The following is the 2012 Thread up to the end of August.
Thread: World at War, Official 2012 Thread for Israel, Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, PA, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, India, North Korea, Russia, China, U.S.
Now we enter into the last four months of 2012. Follow the past year to see where we are at. I try not to give much BS and only ask that if you do not care for the topic or format, do not visit this thread.
Trolls, you will be deleted or blocked, you can start your own thread if you wish, just leave us alone!
As stated at the start of 2012, 2012 will be the start of much chaos economically as well as militarily. We have gone through much doom and gloom already. But now, it is of urgency that we wait to see whether Iran goes nuclear, whether Israel takes it upon herself to attack Iran, whether the US leaves Israel to fend for herself, what the results of the US election have in store for Israel, the Mideast and the US, and what will happen in Syria.
Israel must face the challenge of a nuclear Iran with or without the U.S. to protect her. Further, Syria feels threatened as did Libya where Assad may lash out at Israel. The Hezbollah may too jump on in. Lebanon and Jordan may face their own arab spring. Egypt may tear up the Israeli peace treaty any day. Turkey looks as Israel with jealousy for Israel's gas and oil reserves in the Med.
China and Russia wish to impose retrictions on America's once global dominance where there will be more challenges to U.S. interests leading to possible military blows.
North Korea's tender young leader has no fear in challenging U.S. might and may cause further military adventurism.
Pakistan has nukes that could be stolen and/or Pakistan and the U.S. may enter into more vis a vis hotile interactions.
Iran is threatening to challenge the west and is due for a nuclear detonation soon. What the U.S./and or Israel do to stop Iran is worthy of watching every day.
Iraq is now under Iran's thumb and likely will further become a feifdom of Iran.
Afghanistan is soon to force the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
India and Pakistan may soon come to blows.
Will the global economic crisis resolve itself, will the crisis collapse the world economy, or whom may come forward with some new currency?
Further, spiritually, 2012 looks to be a year of turmoil.
There are seers warning of some type of sign from God this coming year. The Mayan's seemed to predict something. The Pope may flee Rome? A comet in the sky? Great earthquakes? Signs in the sky?
Look further at bug-outs or going grey, everyone should be prepping by now in case things really do go bad. I am just saying.
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I've not tried it with wifi, but usb seems to work great. I used it for my wifi connection the whole weekend for Shmoocon.I am using a T-Mobile G1 with a wifi tether mode (Ad-Hoc) for internet. My connection drops out every 20 seconds or so.
Also when connecting to my phone's ad-hoc from a vista box a notification will show on my phone letting me know someones connected...what is weird is I am getting a connection but no notification on the phone. Sometimes while using firefox to browse it will show me the no connection page I wait a few and hit reload and it works.
to get my internet connection i typed this in shell ( probably not the best way to get it to work lol)
root@bt:~# ifconfig wlan0 up
root@bt:~# iwconfig wlan0 essid "G1Tether"
root@bt:~# ifconfig wlan0 down
root@bt:~# iwconfig wlan0 mode Ad-Hoc
root@bt:~# ifconfig wlan0 up
root@bt:~# ifconfig wlan0 192.168.1.123 netmask 255.255.255.0
root@bt:~# route add default gateway 192.168.3.0
SIOCADDRT: No such process
root@bt:~# dhclient wlan0
There is already a pid file /var/run/dhclient.pid with pid 8695
killed old client process, removed PID file
Internet Systems Consortium DHCP Client V3.1.1
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All rights reserved.
For info, please visit http://www.isc.org/sw/dhcp/
Listening on LPF/wlan0/00:24:2b:2b:88:9d
Sending on LPF/wlan0/00:24:2b:2b:88:9d
Sending on Socket/fallback
DHCPREQUEST of 192.168.3.103 on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67
DHCPACK of 192.168.3.103 from 192.168.3.254
bound to 192.168.3.103 -- renewal in 19005 seconds.
So I'm using an atheros 5007 chipset driver is the ath5k driver.
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Commencement Ceremonies to Feature Professor Emeritus David Drillock
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, David Drillock, Professor of Liturgical Music, Emeritus, at St. Vladmir's Seminary, and an alumnus of our school ('63), will return to his alma mater to deliver the commencement address to the graduating class. Professor Drillock will also be granted the degree, "Doctor of Sacred Music" honoris causa. He will be the first recipient of this honorary doctorate now offered by our seminary.
Professor Drillock is also a graduate of Columbia University and holds a Master of Sacred Music degree from Union Theological Seminary. He is responsible for producing several liturgical music books used in Orthodox Christian parishes throughout North America and also is well known for the production of many CDS of liturgical music, featuring both male and mixed choirs.
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The Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina is considered as Mackay's premier hotel. Located on the relaxing waterfront setting of the picturesque Mackay Marina, the hotel is only a short drive from Mackay's city centre and 20 minutes from Mackay Airport and is Mackay's only hotel with marina views over the tropical blue waters of the Coral Sea.
The hotel provides a selection of high quality accommodation rooms, from Superior Deluxe Suites through to Executive Suites and Superior Spa suites. All rooms are superbly appointed with all the modern conveniences you would expect to make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible.
The Mackay Marina is also right on the doorstep providing a choice of bars, cafes and restaurants . Harbour Beach is also just a short stroll providing long stretches of golden, sandy beaches.
The hotel provides a range of excellent guest services that have built a strong reputation with business travellers and holiday makers.
Executive Suites provide the most spacious open-plan rooms with spacious combined living and bedroom area and full granite ensuite bathroom. Spacious and comfortable these rooms are perfect for couples or business executives.
The private balcony provides partial views over the Marina and out to the Coral Sea, complete with cooling sea breezes.
The Executive Suites are fully appointed to cater for all needs and includes a dining setting for two, flat screen television, free WiFi, in-room safe as well as a fully self-contained kitchenette complete with convection microwave oven and dual cook top.
Consisting of a Queen Bed, 3-seater lounge, built-in wardrobe and separate bathroom, these suites offer more space to enjoy.
The Superior Deluxe Suites provide far more than your standard hotel room, offering space, with high ceilings and all the appointments you would expect plus a few more. These rooms contain a queen bed, open plan living area complete with fully appointed kitchenette, in-room safe, flat screen televisions, full granite ensuite with large shower and free WiFi.
The rooms open up onto large balconies providing cooling sea breezes and partial views over the marina and out to the Coral Sea.
These suites provide excellent value for money and are perfect for singles or couples.
The Superior Spa Suites are the premium accommodation suites. These spacious suites are superbly appointed with two large balconies provide cooling sea breezes and impressive views over the Marina and out to the Coral Sea.
The spacious living area is separated from the main bedroom and includes a dining setting, flat screen television, free WiFi, in-room safe as well as a fully self-contained kitchenette.
The bedroom contains a king bed, flat screen television and floor to ceiling mirror wardrobe. The granite bathroom has two way access to both the living area and the bedroom and features a large spa bath complete with views over the Marina.
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WATCH: The Chainsmokers appear on 'American Idol' for '#Selfie' spree
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As we're getting extremely close to naming the next "American Idol," the show kicked things up a notch when they invited The Chainsmokers to the show for a "#Selfie" spree.
After Ryan Seacrest introduced the dance music duo, the guys turned up their song as they ran out into the crowd to take a ton of selfies with audience members. The guys even got some with judges Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr.! The judges quickly got the selfie fever and started snapping away too.
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Coming into race twenty of twenty, Brazil caps off an intense, emotional and rewarding season for Lotus F1 Team. Kimi returns to one of his favourite racing destinations, while Romain looks to end his season on a high at a track he loves, and one he thinks should suit the E20…
Kimi Räikkönen
The greatest day of my career came at Interlagos when I won the World Championship in 2007 and that means I have very fond memories of this place. I have finished here every year since 2003 and been on the podium five times. That's why it is one of my favourite places to go back to.
I like the old fashioned type of circuits. Interlagos is challenging and we run the laps anti clock-wise which is different from normal. The atmosphere from the crowds is always very good and you never know how the race will be as the weather changes quickly and often.
I want to celebrate a good result with the team in Brazil. That would give the best feeling for the winter and also for next season.
Romain Grosjean
Interlagos is a fantastic track. It suits my driving style so I'm really looking forward to it. The E20 could be very good there too and should suit to the conditions and circuit. It's interesting with its ups and downs. If I had to pick favourite parts of Interlagos, I would say the first and last corners; they are very fast and as a driver I really enjoy them! It's an old style track so very hard to pick out a single element; I'd say everything is pretty good.
I think we made another good improvement in Austin. We should hopefully take our qualifying and race pace to Brazil.
Eric Boullier, Team Principal
We know we have better performance still to come from the car and the ability to achieve stronger results, so we're looking forward to Brazil. Kimi is still in a tight battle for P3 in the Drivers' standings so we'll be going all out to make sure he keeps that spot.
We'll be aiming to end the season on a high and carry that momentum through the winter break.
It's not only on track that we have been making good progress, behind the scenes too there are many positives which are encouraging and intensifying our efforts. Keep watching us; there's better to come.
On Track
The first corner presents a good overtaking opportunity. It's a tricky downhill turn at the end of a long straight making it easy for drivers to out-brake themselves.
It's important to get a good exit from Turn 1; carrying the momentum on through Turn 2 into the high speed Turn 3 and on to the DRS straight.
The DRS zone on the back straight presents a good overtaking opportunity heading into Turn 4. Turns 4, 5, 6 & 7 are all quite high speed before heading in to the lower speed Turn 8.
Flat kerbs at the low speed Turns 8 & 10 allow drivers a degree of freedom in their apex point.
Turn 12 is crucial for a quick lap, with exit speed defining how fast you can charge up the hill and along the straight.
The uphill section means high loads for the engine due to an altitude-induced oxygen deficit.


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Female Quick Release Buckle with 4" Nylon Webbing Belt Loop
Gauges, computers, game bags, dive lights, cameras, slates, you name it a diver wants to secure it to their BCD or weight belt. This need is fulfilled by the use of clips and webbing. The Uni-Quick Female Buckle with Extra-Wide 4" (10.2 cm) Webbing Loop can meet this need. Made from Non-Corrosive Impact Resistant Plastic and Nylon Webbing, it can be attached to the Male Buckle which comes standard on most BCD's or Looped through Webbing on your BCD or Weight Belt. It's always good to have some extra clips in your Save-a-Dive Kit.


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Lucy Hale Covers NYLON December 2012
With the third season of her hit show "Pretty Little Liars" set to premiere in January, Lucy Hale soaked up the spotlight by covering the December 2012 issue of NYLON magazine.
Dressing up in designer items from the likes of Emilio Pucci and Kate Spade, the 23-year-old actress looked stunning for the Marvin Scott Jarrett shot front page while opening up about everything from her upcoming album to her TV series.
Highlights from Miss Hale's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to NYLON!
On making transitioning into the music industry:
"It's absolutely terrifying. You only get one album. You only get one single. You get one shot in music. But I have a million different dreams. Why can't I go out and try to achieve them all? Who are you to say I can't?"
On her social-less life when she first moved to Hollywood:
"I didn't have a friend for, like, two years[…] I've come out of my shell, but I was pretty shy. Some people take it as me being standoffish."
On how she would like "PLL" to end:
"I want it to be a Bonnie and Clyde thing. Where Aria and Ezra are in it together. Or Spencer and Toby. But something romantic, [where] you root for them [even though] they're the bad guys."
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This is the compact vibrating toner that improves muscle strength and balance. A technology once used by Russian cosmonauts to avoid the pitfalls of muscle atrophy while in space, vibration training has been proven to help increase bone density and improve the strength of hip flexors, ideal for maintaining balance and posture. Its vibrating platform oscillates at five frequencies between 30-45Hz, a range shown in medical studies to improve blood and lymphatic fluid circulation. The textured platform freely rotates 360� to open the hips, shoulders, and rib cage, and combined with isometric movements, such as tightening the abdominals, and the included resistance bands, the trainer assists in toning muscles and burning fat without the microtrauma associated with typical weight workouts. Supporting users up to 220 lbs., the platform enables seated or standing use while holding onto the vibrating handles (handles can also be removed for operation using the handheld infrared remote). An included booklet of exercises targets massage, relaxation, balance, flexibility, and muscle conditioning. Plugs into AC. 16 1/2" L x 17" W x 41" H. (12 1/2 lbs.)
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Love this little machine
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I have Fibromyalgia and do a lot of detoxing to help control it. I purchased this about 6 mos. ago to improve my lymph flow as it was stagnant. I use it daily for about 10 min. and it make me feel nice & tingly all over. The bit of swelling in my ankles (sock lines) are gone and it gets rid of that "toxic feeling". It is gentle enough to use even if my pain level is high I just use it on a lower setting. On good days I love the "blue programed" setting. I have tried the larger machines and they are just too rough on me. I might add it was easy to assemble.
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Great bang for your buck.
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A great product for the price. High end machines at my chiropractor'soffice range from $12,500 to $25,000. This machine can achieve thesame results for a minimum price.I think every home in America should have this product!
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I am a senior with diabetes. Circulation is always an issue. Two 10-minute sessions each day has really been improving my circulation. Thank you for a great affordable product I can use in the privacy of my own home. I LOVE not having to go to a gym to use the vibration trainer.
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easy to assemble, compact unit
Love it even tho whole kitchen vibrates.
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Vibration is more appropriate than much more expensive full-size models. It doesn't make my teeth chatter so hard that I think they will break like the big one. Still get good quality vibration but it's not too much or overwhelming.
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I use this product, as I had heard from my hippo therapist, that vibration training is of good benefit.It's been fun trying all the different vibration poses.
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I use it daily and watch TV while exercising. It's easy to operate and non strenuous.
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Poe Park
Whimsical Winter Wonderland exhibit
Sunday, February 2, 2014
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This event repeats every day between 12/3/2013 and 2/22/2014.
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Sixteen emerging and established artists interpret a Whimsical Winter Wonderland.
These American and international artists' works will charm and delight the spirit of the child or the child within.
Curated by Lucy Aponte and Laura Alvarez.
Due to popular demand, it has been extended to February 22, with the closing exhibition on that date, from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Please note: The gallery is closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.
Contact Number
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- January Events At Poe Park
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Fox Attacks Obama For Noting Climate Connection To Wildfires
Fox News co-host Greg Gutfeld attacked President Barack Obama for connecting wildfires to climate change. But scientists say [1] climate change has increased fire risks in parts of the Western U.S. by promoting warmer and drier conditions, and the number of wildfire acres burned each year is on the rise.
In his second inaugural address, Obama called for action [2] to avoid the destructive impacts of climate change, saying, "Some may deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought, and more powerful storms." On the January 29 edition of Fox News' The Five, Gutfeld criticized Obama for suggesting that wildfires were "somehow linked" to climate change, claiming that there were "a third fewer U.S. wildfires in 2012":
Gutfeld's statistic came from a Washington Post column [3] by George Will [4] that compared the number of U.S. wildfires in 2012 to 2006 -- a year that saw the most [5] wildfires since 1982. By cherry-picking [6] data from that year, Will obscured the upward trend in acres burned from wildfires. In fact, the number of acres burned by wildfires in 2012 was the third-highest [7] on record in the U.S., and the National Research Council states [1] that "large and long-duration forest fires have increased fourfold over the past 30 years in the American West" as increased temperatures have dried soils and plants and boosted tree-killing beetles [8]. While wildfires are influenced by numerous factors, the U.S. Global Change Research Program stated [1] that "Wildfires in the United States are already increasing due to warming":
Nevertheless, Fox News continues to "deny the overwhelming judgment of science," as Obama put it, with Andrea Tantaros citing a non-peer-reviewed [9] paper to dismiss the science [10] behind global warming.
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Marketers have recently fallen in love with the Apple's iBeacon technology, which extends location services in its iOS. iBeacon is being used in Major League Baseball, the Coachella Music Festival and by a number of companies to hyper-serve customers based on location. The technology uses Bluetooth to track a customer's movement through stores and shops and events, relaying information about shoppers' interests and allowing marketers to not only gather information, but also send consumers promotional items based on their time in the aisles.
Previously, the extended geotracking service only worked when the customer's phone was actively running the marketer's app. Recently Apple made a change in its operating system that allows iBeacon to send information to marketers even when their specific app isn't running. It's a boon for marketers, but a concern for privacy advocates.
Professor Utpal Dholakia shares some of his thoughts on how the iBeacon may influence people's attitudes and behavior and what it means potentially for marketers.
Based on your research and consumer sentiment, how do you think most users will react to being tracked in this manner?
My sense is that there will be stark differences in how different customer segments react. In a broad sense, the iBeacon technology is not that different from what apps like Foursquare and even Facebook Places do already. So the 45 million users of Foursquare plus users of other geotracking apps should have no problem. On the other hand, a significant number of users are likely to be suspicious and skeptical to begin with.
Is there a tradeoff in the perception of security/privacy vs. convenience and marketers being able to super-serve users through tracking behavior?
I think the trade-off is between privacy and the tangible benefits associated with giving it up. In many of the examples of iBeacon's proposed uses, marketers will provide compelling incentives to consumers to allow them to be tracked. To the extent that consumers get something valuable in return, my prediction is that they will embrace iBeacon. Of course, a lot depends on how Apple and its marketing partners explain this technology to consumers. Transparency is crucial!
Are there similar examples that you've seen in the past where technology may be seen as invasive but eventually the loss of privacy grows more acceptable because of the utility afforded to users?
In addition to Foursquare, other examples include Snapchat with about 30 million active users, Gmail with 400+ million users, and in the off-line world, point-of-sale coupons, which are used widely in supermarkets and grocery stores throughout the country. In each case, the consumer gives up a certain amount of privacy and receives something of value in return.
What impact will this have, potentially, on the way brands market?
iBeacons is just the latest move towards a "micro-marketing" trend, which has been building in marketing for the past decade. In the early 2000s, we called it "one-to-one marketing." These days we use terms like "micro-targeting" and "micro-segmenting." The basic idea is to move away from marketing to everyone the same way and designing unique marketing programs for each customer based on what the marketer knows about their preferences and behaviors.
Dr. Utpal Dholakia is Professor of Management at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University in Houston, Texas. His research interests lie in studying motivational psychology of consumers and online marketing issues such as virtual communities and online auctions. He also studies relational aspects of consumer behavior.
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Originally published in Allergic Living's Spring 2005 edition.
In the radio documentary she made, Sabrina Shannon, just shy of 10, holds the microphone in front of her mother and asks what it's like to have a daughter with allergies. Then she adds: "Do you think I'm beautiful?"
With mock earnestness, Sara Shannon replies, "I think you're probably the best-looking girl in the world." Sabrina collapses in a fit of giggles.
SOME KIDS just have that energy, that sparkle in the eyes, that irrepressible spirit. Sabrina Shannon was one of those, a pure pistol of a kid. Her personality shone through in the radio documentary she produced with her aunt, Kathleen Whelan, which originally aired on a CBC Radio program back in 2001.
The documentary was a first-person narrative about living with allergies. Sabrina, who was at risk of anaphylaxis to peanut, dairy products and soy, proved a natural at the mike, interviewing her girlfriends, her mother and holding forth about her allergies. It was a great 12 minutes of audiotape.
But this anecdote takes place in the past tense. Sabrina's tale turns, sadly, to one of tragedy. She is the allergic kid who didn't make it, the bright light extinguished.
On September 30, 2003, Sabrina died in hospital following an anaphylactic reaction. Her mom, her dad, her Aunt Kathleen, her many other relatives and friends have been devastated by her death. But this is also a story of hope born of tragedy, of an organized effort to do justice to Sabrina's memory by making sure no other child suffers a similar, likely preventable death.
Sabrina, the girl who had her final lunch from the high school cafeteria at the age of 13, became the rallying point for a new law that requires anaphylaxis safety plans in schools in the province of Ontario. It is legislation could come to influence widespread change in schools across North America.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2003, Sabrina balked at her mother's efforts to have her take yet another allergen-free sandwich to school. It was the end of the teen's first month of Grade 8 at Bishop Smith Catholic High School in Pembroke, a small Canadian city in the Ottawa Valley. She told her mom that the previous week, she'd eaten French fries once in the cafeteria after checking that they didn't contain any of her allergy triggers. The fries were safe – and tasty – and she wanted eat them again at lunch today.
Sara Shannon resisted at first, but she also trusted Sabrina's judgment. Her daughter had always been responsible about her allergies, asking the right questions before eating, always carrying her EpiPen auto-injector in her backpack, along with the puffer for her asthma. Sara agreed.
Around 11:40 that morning, Sabrina and her best friend went to the cafeteria, and Sabrina ordered fries after again making sure that they were cooked in vegetable rather than peanut oil.
In the class after lunch, Sabrina began to wheeze. Thinking she was having an asthma attack, the teen headed for the school office at the other end of the building. By the time she got there, Sabrina was in serious respiratory trouble, and kept repeating "it's my asthma."
A teacher raced to Sabrina's locker to get her EpiPen auto-injector in case it was in fact her food allergies; school officials called an ambulance. Sabrina collapsed and lost consciousness, going into cardiac arrest before the device could be administered, before the ambulance arrived.
The girl's heart was restarted at the local hospital and she was airlifted to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. Sabrina's young heart and lungs were strong but she'd suffered significant brain damage.
Later, it would be determined that her devastated condition was the result of anaphylaxis due to food allergy. The coroner posited that the allergic trigger was dairy protein, which Sabrina would have been exposed to through cross-contamination from tongs used to lift her fries. Those same tongs had also been used to serve orders accompanied by poutine, the French Canadian accompaniment of gravy and melted cheese curds. She would have been allergic to the curds.
On September 30, a day after her reaction, Sabrina was removed from life support and died.
At a press conference in Ottawa almost a year after Sabrina's death, Dr. Andrew McCallum, the chief coroner for Eastern Ontario, called for the implementation of comprehensive anaphylaxis management plans in the schools, and said that high schools, in particular, needed to pay better attention to the need to protect allergic children such as Sabrina. All schools, he said, should keep epinephrine auto-injectors available in the school office and staff and teachers must have proper training in the use of the device.
Then Sara Shannon stepped up to the microphone to tell the assembled media that, while her daughter lay dying, "I made a promise to Sabrina that I would do whatever is possible to prevent this fate from happening to any other child. Please help me to keep my promise," she said softly.
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Brendan Gallagher will make his NHL debut Tuesday night when the Canadiens are home to the Florida Panthers (7:30 p.m., RDS, TSN 690 Radio).
"I'm going to go out there and do the things that have gotten me this far," said Gallagher, who will be playing on a line with Brandon Prust and fellow rookie Alex Galchenyuk. "I'll try to use my speed, go hard to the net and try to create some space for myself. Gally and I have been rooming together and we're pretty close and Prust is out there as our baby-sitter."
Gallagher said he didn't expect nerves to be a problem.
"I've played in some big games before, not as big as this one, and I'll be using that experience to help me tonight," Gallagher said.
Coach Michel Therrien said he liked the speed Gallagher and Galchenyuk brought to the lineup and he talked about moving Galchenyuk from the wing to centre.
"We have a window in which to evaluate him and it's closing," said Therrien, referring to the fact the team must make a decision on whether to return Galchenyuk to the junior Sarnia Sting before he plays his sixth NHL game. "We see him in practice, but it's different in games and we want to see him in a variety of roles."
Lars Eller is the odd man out from the opening-night roster. He's a healthy scratch along with Mike Blunden and defenceman Yannick Weber.
In another change, Josh Gorges may see some action on the second power-play unit, but he said his focus is playing solid defence against the Panthers.
"This is their third game in four nights and we have to jump on them from the start," Gorges said.
The veteran defenceman said the Canadiens have to pay close attention to Alex Kovalev.
"When he was here, I had to go up against him every day in practice and he's the most talented player in the NHL," Gorges said.


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By Terry Kovel
Flag Day is celebrated every June 14 to commemorate the day the flag of the United States was adopted in 1777.
Flag Day was officially established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. It became "National Flag Day" by a 1949 Act of Congress.
Flags should be flown the whole week of June 14. Collectors of old flags display them framed under glass to protect them because they are such important historic relics and are usually in poor condition.
But even a torn flag connected to an important event or person is of value, often worth thousands of dollars.
An 1863 35-star U.S flag auctioned this year at Cowan's of Cincinnati for $705. It had scattered holes and stains.
An "Uncle Sam" bisque doll made about 1918 by Handwerck, a German company, sold at a 2012 Theriault's auction for $2,350. The doll was holding an American flag with 48 stars on it.
Q: In 1945 I received six place settings of English "fish eaters." They were a wedding gift from my aunt, who had owned the set since she got married. So the set is close to being "antique." They're marked, but I can't read the mark, and they have bone or ivory handles. What do you think the set is worth?
A: A single set of fish eaters (also called "fish feeders") is a matching fish knife and fish fork — utensils designed to use when eating fish.
A fish knife's blade is flat and does not have a sharp edge. It's slightly curved on both sides — one side curved inward and the other out. A fish fork has three or four flat unsharpened tines, with the outer tines wider than the inner.
A set of stainless-steel fish eaters with plastic handles would sell for under $100. A set made of sterling silver with ivory or bone handles is worth several hundred dollars.
The maker's mark may help determine the value.
Q: I own a small plastic souvenir snow globe of the New York City skyline. Inside there's the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Twin Towers that came down in 2001. It is marked "Made in Hong Kong." Does it have collectible value?
A: New York City's skyline with the Statue of Liberty is probably the world's most widely produced snow globe subject.
Plastic globes were introduced in the 1950s, but construction of the Twin Towers wasn't completed until the early 1970s.
So your globe isn't more than about 40 years old. It would not sell for more than about $10. Too many were made to warrant a high price.
Q: I just bought a deep cast-iron skillet at an auction. I'm trying to find out what it's worth. The bottom of the pan is stamped "Martin Stove and Range, Florence, Alabama." The lid has an ornate handle and is stamped "No. 9."
A: Brothers W.H. Martin and Charles Martin founded Martin Stove &Range Co. after buying two other stove companies in 1917.
The new company made cast-iron hollowware from 1917 until 1952.
Recent prices go from about $10 to more than $50. Only a few sell for higher prices. Whatever your winning bid was at the auction is probably the wholesale price for the skillet. It probably would sell for more in a shop.
Q: I have a 1940s Clip-Craft erector set in its original cylindrical box. I can't find any information about the set and hope you can help.
A: Your construction set was made by Clip-Craft Corp. of New York City. It was written up as a new toy in the December 1947 issue of Popular Science magazine. The set includes curves and rods, steel clips, aluminum sheets and wooden wheels. Pieces are held together by the clips rather than by nuts and bolts.
The term "Erector Set" is a brand name trademarked by Alfred C. Gilbert, who patented his metal construction set in 1913. Gilbert's sets, made by the A.C. Gilbert Co. of New Haven, Conn., starting in 1916, were assembled with nuts and bolts.
Q: My cow creamer has been in our family for decades. Cream in the pitcher pours out of the cow's mouth, and the handle is its tail. The cow, which is in a sitting position, is about 5 inches tall. The bottom is marked "Coventry, Made in U.S.A." and "5540B" in gold-colored ink. What is it worth?
A: Carrie Daum opened an artware business in Barberton, Ohio, in 1932. She called her business Dior Studios until 1936, when she changed its name to Coventry Ware, Inc.
In 1940 Daum added ceramic figurines and artware to her earlier lines of composition and plaster products. Your creamer and similar pieces, many with gold-painted highlights, are most likely from the 1940s.
And the creamer probably was designed by artist Elaine Carlock (1915-2012), who worked at Coventry before moving to Michigan in 1952.
The 5540B mark is a shape number. Your creamer is collectible, but not rare. Depending on its condition and decoration, it would sell for $25 to $40.
Write to Terry Kovel, (The Herald), King Features Syndicate, 300 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019.
© 2013, Cowles Syndicate Inc.
On the block
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
- Shoe candy container, glass, clear, heal, c. 1960, 2 7/8 inches, $30.
- Fenton glass compote, white, ruffled rim, scalloped foot, marked, 7 x 6 inches, $50.
- Bracelet, gold filled, enamel, Bambi in heart-shape plaque, stretch, 1940s, 3/4 inches, wide, $85.
- Stick barometer, walnut, Hugh Jones, Bettws-Gwerfyl-Goch, Wales, c. 1800, 37 inches, $175.
- Canton bowl, blue, white, square, cut corners, c.1860, 4 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches, 265.
- Snuff box, papier-mache lacquered, prancing horse, gold-leaf border, octagonal, c. 1900, 4 x 2 1/2 inches, $280.
- Lighthouse keeper's cottage doorstop, cast iron, c. 1910, 6 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 8 inch, pair, $840.
- Elk head mount, Wyoming 20th century, 78 x 48 inches, $1,445.
- Firefighting leather bucket, painted blue, gilt leaf scroll, cartouche, Indian maiden, c. 1810, 12 3/4 x 18 inches, $2,335.
- Daum cameo vase, enameled purple violets, green leaves, frosted white ground, rounded, signed, 5 x 4 inches, $3,375.


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By Mark Russinovich
Published: December 4, 2006
Download PsTools (1.6 MB)
PsShutdown is a command-line utility similar to the shutdown utility from the Windows 2000 Resource Kit, but with the ability to do much more. In addition to supporting the same options for shutting down or rebooting the local or a remote computer, PsShutdown can logoff the console user or lock the console (locking requires Windows 2000 or higher). PsShutdown requires no manual installation of client software.
Just copy PsShutdown onto your executable path, and type psshutdown with command-line options defined below.
See the February 2005 issue of Windows IT Pro Magazine for
Mark's article that covers advanced usage of PsKill.
You can use PsShutdown to initiate a shutdown of the local or a remote computer, logoff a user, lock a system, or to abort an imminent shutdown.
Usage: psshutdown [[\\computer[,computer[,..] | @file [-u user [-p psswd]]] -s|-r|-h|-d|-k|-a|-l|-o [-f] [-c] [-t nn|h:m] [-n s] [-v nn] [-e [u|p]:xx:yy] [-m "message"]
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TV Networks Bring Down The Axe With A Vengeance
It's that time of year when networks announce their fall TV line-ups and...they announce which shows won't be coming back. We all know it's tough to juggle all of our favorite shows; our DVRs can only hold so much. Most of the time, the shows that meet a dark fate were probably expected to, but the ones we love, it's almost too hard to hear. Okay, I'm talking about me, but let's take a look at what did and what didn't survive the axe.


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nice tut hope i can get it to work with my intel card
First install the linux display driver for your card e.g. radion/nvidia.in my case I am using Nvidia 9200 M GS Chipset.check the supported chipset models.
Please refer to this page for Nvidia chipset & to know which driver is for your chipset
In my case of Nvidia 9 Series Mobile chipset I am using
wget http://us.download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86/180.22/NVIDIA-Linux-x86-180.22-pkg1.run
for installing it,its neccessary that you logout from KDE X
root@ThUnDeRbOLt:~#install NVIDIA-Linux-x86-180.22-pkg1.run nvidia
it will autoconfigure options according to kernel.if all went well you will see success message else note the error messages as it may be because of installing wrong drivers for chipset or mismatch in kernel version.
root@ThUnDeRbOLt:~#apt-get install compiz compiz-fusion-plugins-extra compiz-fusion-plugins-unsupported simple-ccsm fusion-icon
For Emerald windows decorator download:
root@ThUnDeRbOLt:~#wget http://fr.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/...untu2_i386.deb
root@ThUnDeRbOLt:~#wget http://fr.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/...untu2_i386.deb
root@ThUnDeRbOLt:~#dpkg -i libemeraldengine0_0.7.2-0ubuntu2_i386.deb
root@ThUnDeRbOLt:~#dpkg -i emerald_0.7.2-0ubuntu2_i386.deb
Upgrade the Emerald themes using
root@ThUnDeRbOLt:~#svn ls https://svn.generation.no/emerald-themes
This will download and install the security key needed later to install these themes. When it asks, accept the certificate permanently.
More themes can be found here.Download and import in emerald theme manager
Invoke the compiz-fusion icon through backtrack menu->system->compiz fusion
right click on compiz fusion icon and choose reload window manager
some of effects you would like to play with
For cube its neccessary to have minimum 4 desktop.so first we set it
go to backtrack menu->system->settings->desktop->multiple desktops
set here 4 desktop at least
now right click on the compiz fusion icon and choose setting manager
choose genral options
select desktop size tab
move slider Horizontal Virtual Size to 4(Number for desktop you want to see)
press back to go back
now from effect choose desktop cube & Rotate cube
configure zoom setting in rotate cube->genral tab set zoom to 0.1827(play with this setting)
now when you can use this effect by holding ctrl+alt & left mouse button or by simply pressing middle mouse button in the center of desktop.
Wobbly windows
click on this and enable it and goto genral tab & set friction to 2.1926(play with this setting)
enable 3D Windows
enable Animations
If you want cube reflection & deformation then select it as it will present cube in deform one.
cube atlantis will fill fishes etc in the depth of cube.the topmost part.see them playing.
goto cube atlantis water/ground tab & clear the checkbox render water wireframe
goto desktop cube->transparent cube tab and adjust the "opacity during rotation" slider to 85.0000(set according to your wish)
select skydome & cube caps(upper cube caps)for desktop
goto desktop cube->appearance tab select image file
goto desktop cube->appearance tab checkbox select skydome option & choose image
now you have seen a lot of tweaks.have a beautiful Back|Track 4 ahead.some of shots from my B|T4 laptop.
Water effect on backtrack 4 beta
Fire effect on Back|Track 4 Beta
Some Color Fires effect on BT4
Blur effect on BT4 Beta
Cube Relection & deformation effect in BackTrack 4 Beta
Rotating 3D Cube in Back|Track 4 Beta
3D Cube with Transparent cube atlantis(fishes inside cube)
Expo Effect of multiple desktops in BT 4
cube effect after setting cube caps & skydome
For Enabling emerald theme manager
Right click on fusion icon
select window decorator as emerald
select window manager as compiz
choose the themes from Emerald Theme Manager
you should have pretty desktop now in front of you.
6 desktop in rotating cube along with Emerald theme
That is all tweaks.if you find any errors or suggestions.please do let me know.
nice tut hope i can get it to work with my intel card
All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.
Bruce Lee
yes its working for my intel cardnice tut hope i can get it to work with my intel card
secure_it ---- thank you
How you spend your time is more important than how you spend your money. Money mistakes can be corrected, but time is gone forever. David Norris
Thanks to all for kind support.I will test it on vmware and will update this post.
is anyone having a problem getting emerald to run? after installing it and trying to run, or replace it as the default window decorator it says not currently installed...here is my output:
Code:root@bt:~# emerald The program 'emerald' is currently not installed. You can install it by typing: apt-get install emerald bash: emerald: command not found root@bt:~# apt-get install emerald Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done emerald is already the newest version. 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded. root@bt:~# emerald --replace The program 'emerald' is currently not installed. You can install it by typing: apt-get install emerald bash: emerald: command not found root@bt:~#
intel X1300 on vmware,
as far as i understood it should work with the latest version of vmware with Xgl. The problem is that i didnt manage to install it on BT4
Some has an idea?
Emerald theme manager problem fixed.
Thanks for this nice Tut. Go compiz now running on my eee


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Rain and cooler temperatures could continue through Monday in the Inland Empire.
Showers are expected today and Saturday morning, and then brief showers are possible Sunday and Monday, according to Accuweather. Snow could hit the San Bernardino Mountains on Monday.
Temperatures will be in the mid 60s to high 50s in San Bernardino and surrounding cities.
Following are inches of rain from the storm measured as of 7 a.m. today, according to the National Weather Service:
- Cucamonga Canyon: 1.06
- Ontario: .56
- Chino: .14
- Chino Hills: .67
- Lytle Creek: .83
- Rialto: .27
- San Bernardino: .51
- Yucaipa: .44
- Cedar Glen: .71
- Oro Grande: .06
- Helendale: .07
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NIA Hosts 2013 Summer Institute, Now Named Butler-Williams Scholars Program
In July 2013, NIA welcomed its 27th class of early- and mid-career scientists for a week-long, intensive learning experience about the ins and outs of research on aging.
Watch a video of NIA's 2013 Butler-Williams Scholars Program participants Tonya Taylor, Ph.D., Michael Harris-Love, D.Sc., Joseph Dzierzewski, Ph.D., and Carmen Cantemir-Stone, Ph.D., discussing what seeded their interest in aging research, how the summer program might support their future research goals, and much more.
The Summer Institute on Aging Research, now called the Butler-Williams Scholars Program (see more about the name change below), provides hands-on training on how to succeed in the biomedical research workforce, with a particular slant on how to serve underrepresented populations. It offers participants insight into the grants process and a perspective on NIA's research priorities.
Participants in the program, who represent a variety of interests and backgrounds, have a unique opportunity to interact with leaders in the fields of basic biology on aging, neuroscience, behavioral and social science, and clinical geriatrics and gerontology. They learn from NIA senior staff as well as leading scientists how to design strong research projects and put together competitive grant applications. They also discuss some of the challenges associated with being a professional scientist and finding a work-life balance.
Two important components of the program are the personalized feedback participants receive about their research project proposals and career guidance tailored to each attendee's experience and research interests. The penultimate experience of the week is a mock study section, during which participants act as grant reviewers discussing the merits of research proposals and determining what projects they would (hypothetically) fund.
2013 Scholars and NIA staff at the NIH
A New Name: Butler-Williams Scholars Program
The 2013 program closed with a special announcement by NIA Director Richard J. Hodes, M.D., that the Summer Institute has been renamed the Butler-Williams Scholars Program. This change was made in tribute to the legacies of NIA's first two directors—the late Drs. Robert N. Butler and T. Franklin Williams. Both men were devoted to building a rich, diverse pipeline of researchers in aging, advocating for geriatrics as a medical specialty, and urging medical schools to focus on research and teaching related to the healthcare needs of older people.
Dr. Butler, NIA's founding director from 1974 to 1982, built the framework for a broad research program in basic, clinical, and behavioral and social research that remains the core of NIA's research efforts to this day. A geriatric psychiatrist, he drew increased public and research attention to Alzheimer's disease and dementias.
Dr. Williams, who led NIA from 1983 to 1991, established the Summer Institute on Aging Research, recognizing the importance of cultivating new scientists and ideas. During his tenure, he expanded NIA's reach by launching several groundbreaking programs, including the Alzheimer's Disease Centers network; the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study; and the Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Centers, which conduct research on diseases and conditions that threaten independent living.
"Both Dr. Butler and Dr. Williams saw the aging of individuals and society as an opportunity for change and sought to reset our thinking of what advancing age can be," Dr. Hodes said in an NIA press statement. "I am pleased that their names will be permanently linked to this important and forward-looking program."
Learn how to apply to the 2014 Butler-Williams Scholars program


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2006-07 Season: Led the Lady Bucs in scoring three times and posted double figures nine times � scored a team-high 17 points and grabbed six rebounds versus Belmont in the A-Sun Championship 3/10 � scored nine points and grabbed seven rebounds in the regular season finale over Mercer on 3/4 ... Went 6-of-8 from the field, scoring 12 points at Jacksonville 2/15 ... scored a season-high 19 points in 23 minutes at Kennesaw State on Jan. 27... tied a career-high with four assists and matched season-high with seven field goals against the Lady Owls ... scored a game-high 16 points in only 18 minutes of action against Jacksonville on 1/20 ... scored 10 points in 16 minutes vs. UNF on Jan. 18 ... set season highs in rebounds (8), field goals made (7), field goal attempts (16), and minutes played (25) against Belmont 1/6 ... scored 12 points in 20 minutes of action against Stetson on Dec. 2 ... went 4-for-4 from the field in the first half, and scored game-high 12 points at Mercer on 11/30 ... scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds in her season debut against UNC-Asheville on Nov. 30.
2005-06 Season: Averaged 6.7 points per game, fourth most on the team in 2005-06 ... pulled down five rebounds against Mercer (3/9/06) ... tallied four points and three rebounds in the win at Campbell (3/4/06) ... collected six points and tied a season high with six rebounds at Gardner-Webb (3/2/06) ... recorded 10 points, three rbounds, an assist and a steal in the win over Stetson (2/26/06) ... scored 14 points, grabbed two boards and tallied two assists, a block and a steal in her second start of the season against Mercer (2/23/06) ... collected nine points, including a 5-for-6 performance at the free-throw line, along with six rebounds in the win over UNF (2/11/06) ... grabbed two rebounds in seven minutes of action against Jacksonville (2/9/06) ... scored 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting in the loss at FAU (2/4/06) ... totaled six points and three rebounds against Gardner-Webb (1/21/06) ... scored 12 points, and added four rebounds in the victory over Campbell (1/19/06) ... had a stellar afternoon against Jacksonville (1/7/06), scoring a season-high 20 points, along with six rebounds in 30 minutes of action ... posted a sensational 7-for-8 showing at the free throw line and tied a career high for assists (3) in the win over the Dolphins ... tallied a 19-point, 7-rebound effort against FAU (1/12/06), setting a season high in rebounds ... set season highs in virtually every category at UNF (1/5/06) with a 14-point, 5-rebound performance, including a 6-for-6 showing at the free-throw line ... shot 4-for-8 from the field in 14 minutes of play against the Ospreys ... saw first action of the season at Cincinnati (11/23/05) ... scored 10 points in 11 minutes of work, including a 4-for-4 performance from the charity stripe ... scored two points against Lipscomb (12/3/05) ... tallied two points in eight minutes at Western Kentucky (12/11/05) ... posted four points in seven minutes of play at Appalachian State (12/21/05) ... saw three minutes of action against SEMO (12/28/05) ... scored eight points on a season-best four field goals in the win over Kennesaw State (1/2/06) ... recorded two points and two steals in 15 minutes of play at Kennesaw State (1/16/06) ... got her first starting nod of the season at Stetson (1/26/06) ... scored two points in three minutes in the loss at Belmont (2/18/06).
2004-05 Season: Showed signs of a bright future as a Lady Buccaneer scoring a career-high 21 points against in-state rival Chattanooga (1/29/05) ... also recorded a career-high in minutes played against the Mocs, playing a total of 32 minutes ... pulled down a career-best nine boards against UNC Greensboro (1/20/05) ... played in 24 games during the season, averaging 8.5 minutes and 3.3 points per game.
At George Washington Carver High School: Competed for coach Natasha Harrington, posting 26.6 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 6.6 apg and 2.1 spg during senior campaign ... All-State Second Team accolades during senior year, All-City First Team member 2000-2004 ...first female at Carver H.S. to be a part of the 1,000-point club ... also a member of the marching band and National Honor Society.
Personal: Daughter of Deborah Hall ... born Nov. 8, 1985 ... majoring in corporate finance.


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March 12, 2013
The US could be closer to a debt crisis than some observers realize, according to four prominent economists.
The economists—David Greenlaw, chief US fixed income economist at Morgan Stanley; James Hamilton of the University of California, San Diego; Peter Hooper, chief economist at Deutsche Bank Securities in New York and co-head of Deutsche Bank's Global Economics team; and Frederic Mishkin, a former Federal Reserve governor and now a professor at Columbia University made their case at the annual US Monetary Policy Forum (USMPF). The conference in New York City on February 22, organized by Chicago Booth's Initiative on Global Markets, included 130 invited policymakers, academics, market participants, and journalists.
As they later summarized in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, and as was noted in New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, and other media reports, the four economists argue in a paper, "Crunch Time: Fiscal Crises and the Role of Monetary Policy," that "countries with high debt loads are vulnerable to an adverse feedback loop." In such a loop, wary investors demand risk premiums for owning sovereign debt, which in turn can increase worries about inflation and default and possibly lead to a tipping point—which is followed by runaway interest rates and a funding crisis.
The authors say that the US may face such a loop, although they don't predict when the country could hit a tipping point. "We should be scared," Mishkin told the attendees.
The authors in their paper compile a wealth of data about fiscal crises in Greece and Ireland, among other countries, and conclude that a country that has a gross debt load above 80 percent of GDP and persistent current-account deficits is vulnerable to such a loop. The US has a projected gross debt load, by 2014, of 107 percent of GDP.
Should investors in US bonds start demanding a risk premium, this could complicate matters for the Federal Reserve as it plans to exit its economic stimulus programs, the authors continue. As the Fed sells securities it has purchased, it is likely to record billions of dollars in losses. The authors note that the duration of the Fed's portfolio peaks at nearly 11 years in 2013, and this long average maturity means that potential losses could grow.
Moreover while the Fed typically sends annual profits to the US Treasury Department, the authors calculate that the Fed will have to skip some of those payments as it takes losses. And the authors suggest that this could become a political issue. The Fed could feel pressure to hold the securities longer, but that could fuel inflation fears. "In brief, the combination of a massively expanded central bank balance sheet and an unsustainable public debt trajectory is a mix that has the potential to substantially reduce the flexibility of monetary policy," the authors write.
Not all speakers at the conference agreed. Eric Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, questioned whether conclusions drawn by looking at other countries should apply to the US. "The tipping point is pretty difficult to actually pinpoint in any particular country," he said. He also defended the Fed's policy of large-scale asset purchases, saying that purchases this year could create 400,000 new jobs.
Meanwhile Jerome Powell, a governor of the Federal Reserve System, said that while he "would not want to sound complacent," he does not believe the US is in imminent danger of a hitting an adverse feedback loop in the near term. He called that possibility "unlikely and premature."
And panelists at the forum's afternoon session, Harvard's Martin Feldstein and the Brookings Institution's Alice Rivlin, offered suggestions for how to address the country's fiscal challenges. Feldstein, the George F. Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard, was chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers from 1982 to 1984 as well as President Reagan's chief economic adviser. Rivlin, senior fellow in the Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution and a visiting professor at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute, was the founder and first director of the Congressional Budget Office from 1975 to 1983.
Feldstein said one way to raise revenue is to cut tax expenditures, including deductions such as the mortgage interest deduction. Cutting expenditures has widespread support from economists, as a previous Economic Experts Panel from the Initiative on Global Markets has shown, but is a difficult political matter, he noted. Feldstein proposed capping tax deductions at 2 percent of adjusted growth income as a way to gain political support. He said that such a cap would reduce the deficit by $140 billion this year and reduce the national debt by $2 trillion in a decade.
Feldstein and Rivlin agreed that spending on entitlements such as social security and Medicare would need to slow. "Everybody in this room expects to live longer, and maybe you already have," joked Rivlin, who is 82. They discussed how to possibly raise the enrollment age for some but not all of the population, perhaps by raising the enrollment age only for people who make $100,000 or more.
Zanny Minton Beddoes, economics editor of the Economist, who moderated the discussion, coined their suggestions the "Feldstein-Rivlin plan." But both Feldstein and Rivlin said that while politicians in Washington DC have been divided in the past, it is particularly difficult in the current political environment to reach consensus in Congress. "The problem now is nobody's cutting the deal," Rivlin said. —Emily Lambert
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