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The Board of Selectmen hereby implements the following process in order to address the following two issues related to the Board of Selectmen consideration of and appointment to the various Boards, Committees, and Commissions (BCC) of the Town of Reading for which the Board of Selectmen has responsibility to appoint:
- The amount of time taken by the Board of Selectmen and volunteers for this process has been extraordinary and not necessarily productive.
- The depth of interviews given time constraints does not allow the Board of Selectmen to do a thorough job of interviewing.
The Process
- Incumbents will be asked whether or not they wish to be considered for reappointment
- Applications for Potential new Board, Committee and Commission (BCC) members will be solicited and received.
- The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a two member Volunteer Appointment Sub-Committee (VASC) at the time that Board of Selectmen liaison assignments are established. No member will serve on the VASC for two consecutive terms.
- The VASC shall schedule meetings to interview all potential BCC members, including any incumbents that wish an interview, and any incumbents that the Board of Selectmen or the VASC wishes to interview. This process will be used for the "annual" appointment process as well as any appointments that come up during the year. The meetings of the VASC will be posted and open to the public.
- The VASC will inform all candidates for appointment or reappointment of the slate of candidates for each BCC that will be recommended to the full Board of Selectmen.
- The VASC will transmit a slate of candidates for each BCC to the entire Board of Selectmen along with a list of all candidates who had applied for each BCC. A copy of the application form and/or resume for any new candidate will also be provided to the entire Board of Selectmen.
- For the annual appointment process the VASC will present the recommended slate of candidates to the Board of Selectmen in early June as a "consent" item on the agenda. Any member of the Board of Selectmen may ask for any BCC recommendation to be removed from the consent item for consideration by the full Board of Selectmen. Any candidate for a position to a BCC may also ask the Board of Selectmen to consider the BCC for which they applied to be removed from the consent item for consideration by the full Board of Selectmen. The consent item with any remaining BCC appointments will then be considered and voted in its entirety.
- Any BCC appointments pulled from the consent item will then be scheduled for interview during a succeeding Board of Selectmen meeting, and the appointment process to that BCC will be by the full Board of Selectmen.
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Alaska: Juneau
99 Coastal Destinations Rated: In the Balance
Score: 62
Alaska's small capital lies among the fjords, glaciers, and mountains of the Inland Passage and basks in a relatively mild climate. Although "nearby coastal areas are in great shape," downtown "serves as a theme park for cruise ship passengers."
Here is a representative sampling of additional anonymous comments from the panelists. They are not necessarily the views of the National Geographic Society:
"Predominately cruise tourism, concentrated in summer and on peak days. Facilities accommodate the surges well, including key sites like Mendenhall Glacier. Ocean tours are well managed and disperse stresses. The nearby coast is pristine. Realistic capacity for cruise-ship tourism has likely been reached."
"Traveling by ferry, we found the sight of six cruise ships in the Juneau harbour most disconcerting. The central part of town was overrun, particularly at midday. The tourist shops and restaurants were out of character. However, a number of them had signs in their windows that read 'This store is Alaskan owned and operated and stocks Alaskan products.'"
"Culture and history are hard to find. Cruise tourism brings economic opportunity but threatens the environment and local culture."
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"More developed than I'd prefer. But the areas adjacent to the town are amazingly intact ecologically."
"Natural limits to growth because it is remote and only reached by boat or plane. Crowds of cruise-ship passengers and tacky shops make a downtown visit less than enjoyable, but if you get out and explore, there are outstanding recreation opportunities."

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The GRAMMY Foundation announced today that Daniel Ek, co-founder and CEO of Spotify, will deliver the keynote address at the GRAMMY Foundation's 14th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon & Scholarship Presentation on Feb. 10, 2012, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. John Branca, a partner in the law firm of Ziffren Brittenham LLP and former Board Chair of MusiCares, will be the recipient of the 2012 Service Award at the at this year's luncheon.
"For close to 15 years, our GRAMMY Foundation Entertainment Law Initiative has created a forum where law students and seasoned attorneys can come together for research, dialogue and debate in the field of entertainment law," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy, the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. "This year, we are pleased to have a digital visionary such as Daniel Ek join us for what will undoubtedly be an insightful and thought-provoking keynote address. It is also our pleasure to honor our good friend, former MusiCares Board Chair and steward of our current MusiCares 20th Anniversary Campaign, John Branca, with our Service Award. Both of these individuals are at the forefront of our industry."
Ek, a serial entrepreneur and technologist who started his first company in 1997 at the age of 14, co-founded Spotify in 2006 with Martin Lorentzon. As CEO of Spotify, Ek's role is to guide the vision and strategy of the company as it grows. Leading the management team from his hometown of Stockholm, Ek is also responsible for nurturing a passionate working environment for everyone at Spotify.
Prior to Spotify, Ek founded Advertigo, the online advertising company acquired by TradeDoubler, and previously held senior roles at Nordic auction company Tradera. He was also chief technology officer at Stardoll, the fashion and entertainment community for tweens with more than 100 million users worldwide.
"It's a really exciting time for the music industry," said Ek. "Today we have the ability to listen to all the world's music, instantly and wherever we are on the planet. That's a pretty amazing idea and one which inspired me to launch Spotify. I'm a big supporter of the GRAMMY Foundation's Entertainment Law Initiative and look forward to catching up with everyone in February."
The Service Award was established in 2006 to recognize contributions by prominent entertainment attorneys that include outstanding service to individuals (pro bono or otherwise); leadership and participation with organizations that help advance the music community; and work to affect positive change that benefits the community overall. Past honorees include David Braun, Jay L. Cooper, John T. Frankenheimer, Joel A. Katz, Paul G. Marshall, and Al Schlesinger.
"I'm honored by the recognition and pleased to join such a distinguished group of past Service Award recipients," added Branca. "Daniel is one of our industry's real visionaries, and I'm looking forward to his talk, as well as hearing about the topics presented in the winning student papers — they often prove to be cutting-edge topics in our industry."
Branca specializes in the music and live appearance industries. He is a leading artist representative, having represented an unprecedented 29 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including Aerosmith, the Beach Boys, Bee Gees, the Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones, and Carlos Santana, among others, and such other artists and celebrities as Enrique Iglesias, Nickelback and Mike Tyson. He has been at the forefront in the acquisition and sale of music publishing catalogs, including the acquisition of the Beatles catalog, ATV Music, for Michael Jackson, as well as its merger with Sony Music to create the world's third-largest music publisher, Sony ATV Music. Branca has also been the architect of the sales of many major music catalogs, including Berry Gordy's Jobete Music Co., the Kurt Cobain catalog, the Leiber and Stoller catalog, and the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
He serves on the board of trustees for Occidental College, participates as an active fundraiser for the UCLA athletic department and serves as the Co-Chairman of MusiCares' 20th Anniversary Campaign. Branca also serves on the Board of Trustees for the GRAMMY Museum and the Pauley Pavilion Renovation Campaign Committee.
The ELI luncheon is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY Week, a celebration that will culminate with the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
ELI has three components: the Writing Competition, a GRAMMY Week ELI luncheon featuring a prominent keynote speaker and a Legal Seminar series. The ELI Writing Competition invites law students to write a 3,000-word paper on a compelling legal topic facing the music industry today. Past award-winning topics have featured issues germane and timely to the music industry including bootlegging, music sampling and litigation against peer-to-peer network users. The deadline to submit an online application is Jan. 2, 2012, at 11 a.m. PT. For complete contest rules, send an email to email@example.com.
The contest culminates with the winning student authors discussing their essays in a question-and-answer presentation at the prestigious ELI luncheon. Past luncheon keynote speakers have included Edgar Bronfman Jr., chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group; Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.); Clive Davis, chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment; Timothy J. Leiweke, president and CEO of AEG; will.i.am, GRAMMY Foundation Board member and frontman/producer of the Black Eyed Peas; and Strauss Zelnick, former president and CEO of BMG Entertainment, among others.
Once again, this year the Foundation added ELI Writing Competition workshops at prominent law schools around the country with the goal of helping students with their essays. ELI also continued its partnership this year with www.box.com to allow students to upload their submissions directly over the Internet. Box.com's mission is to make it easy for individuals and businesses to access, manage and share all their content online.
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[John Boiles] introduces us to dimlet, his portable network controlled light dimmer. Inside the box is a fonera 2100 router that is running openWRT connected to an unnamed AVR microcontroller. Right now, he's controlling the unit with his iPhone. It has three modes of control; a manual "slider" mode, an accelerometer controlled "dance" mode, and a programmable "tap" mode. You can download all the source code and schematics on his site.
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Drunken Golden Globes
Drunk stars galore (and one gentleman Leo) prevail at sloshy Golden Globes
I have to ask: Was Leonardo DiCaprio the only major star not inebriated at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards?
Don't get me wrong: I'm not so prudish as to deny that the party-hearty ambience of the annual Golden Globes extravaganza is what sets it apart from the sometimes interminable slog of the Academy Awards telecast. And, yes, I laughed as much as anyone else watching when Emma Thompson sauntered onto the stage, barefoot and brazenly swilling a martini, to bestow one of the glittering prizes during the NBC telecast Sunday evening.
You might say DiCaprio was toasting his fellow actors — but not quite the same way Thompson toasted the obviously uncomfortable Louboutin shoes she ultimately tossed aside.
But damn! I have been to extended-family reunions where I haven't seen as many sloshed partygoers in attendance. And my family is Irish-American.
By the time Cate Blanchett took the stage during the show's final half-hour to accept her much-deserved Globe as Best Actress in a Drama for Blue Jasmine, it was way past time for even the pretense of sobriety on the part of award-winners. "I had a few vodkas under my belt," Blanchett nonchalantly acknowledged, "and here we are."
By contrast, DiCaprio seemed downright stately when he trotted into the winner's circle after being named Best Actor in a Comedy for his splendiferously over-the-top portrayal of slimeball stockbroker Jordan Belfort in Martin Scorsese'sWolf of Wall Street. Not only did the superstar have the self-awareness to acknowledge the absurdity of his winning in a "comedy" category, but he was also effortlessly gracious while acknowledging equally worthy competitors (including presumptive sentimental favorite Bruce Dern of Nebraska) in the category.
Indeed, you might say DiCaprio was toasting his fellow actors — but not quite the same way Thompson toasted the obviously uncomfortable Louboutin shoes she ultimately tossed aside.
As for the actual Golden Globe awards — well, by and large, they went to the right people, and the right movies. Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence certainly deserved their laurels for American Hustle. (Wish I had a dollar for every snarky Twitter reference to the "globes" Adams displayed in his her low-cut attire for the evening.) Likewise, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto got what they deserved — i.e., awards — for their excellent performances in Dallas Buyers Club.
12 Years a Slave pulled something of an upset by landing the Best Drama award — a "surprise" that was surprising primarily because the movie was shut out in all other categories, including Best Actor, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.
But, of course, awards handicappers inevitably will ask: Will that victory help the movie's chances for a Best Picture win at the Academy Awards? Maybe, maybe not. It should be noted that if any movie got any real momentum out of Sunday evening's Globe show, it more likely was American Hustle, which copped the Globe for Best Comedy, along with the aforementioned Actress and Supporting Actress nods.
We'll have a better idea of how the race is shaping up Thursday morning, when Oscar nominations are announced. But unlike the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, members of the Motion Picture Academy don't differentiate between comedies and dramas.
Some other observations about Sunday's Golden Globes telecast:
Hostesses With the Mostest
Making their second appearance as Globe show co-hosts, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler offered a steady stream of snark without seeming too mean-spirited or venomous. Funniest wisecracks? Probably a tie between their take on Gravity — "George Clooney would rather float into space and die rather than spend one more minute with a woman his own age!" — and this modestly shocking introduction: "'And now, like a supermodel's vagina, let's all give a warm welcome to Leonardo DiCaprio."
(It'll be interesting to see whether there's any protest from the professionally outraged regarding Poehler's greeting to stars in the audience "and to all the gay men and women watching at home.")
Best Truly Shocked Acceptance Speech
First, an absolutely gobsmacked Jacqueline Bisset takes her own good sweet time walking to the stage, like someone in a trance, to pick up her Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries (or whatever the hell they call it) for Dancing on the Edge. (Please don't ask. I didn't see it either.) Then she gasps "God!" and just, well, stands there for several seconds. By the time she finally begins to get her act together, the orchestra starts the "Get off the stage, pronto!" music.
Her response? Well, for starters, she slips "shit" past the censors. And then, even as she trends bigger than Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair on Twitter, she tells us that forgiving anyone and everyone who ever does you harm is the greatest beauty secret of them all. You know what? Judging by how smoking hot the lady still looks, I'd say she's done a lot of forgiving in her time.
As Kate Beckinsale stood alongside Sean Combs and Usher Raymond to give the movie score and song Golden Globes, all I could think of was a Sesame Street tune: "One of these things is not like the others …"
Naughty Bit
Jim Carrey somehow made "cunning" sound like the filthiest word in the English language, bless his heart.
Lamest Award Intro
So a sandbag supposedly fell on Melissa McCarthy's head backstage, and she now thinks she is Matt Damon, and ... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Not surprisingly, the chronically awards-averse Woody Allen didn't show up to receive his Cecil B. DeMille Award. But Globe show organizers offered a smartly selected montage of clips from Allen's movies anyway.
And Allen's longtime friend Diane Keaton – who, truth to tell, sounded as though she, too, had been imbibing — was on hand to offer an unapologetically rambling but sweetly eloquent tribute to the prolific and prodigious filmmaker. The highlight of her speech was, aptly enough, a quote from Allen himself:
One of the nice things about writing or any art is that if the thing's real, it just kind of lives. All the success over it or the rejection, none of that really matters because in the end, the thing will survive or not survive on its merits. Immortality via art is no big deal. Francois Truffaut died. His films live on, but that's not much help to Francois Truffaut. As I've said many times, rather than live on in the hearts and minds of my fellow man, I would rather live on in my apartment.
Hey, I'll drink to that.


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Arab television network Al Jazeera says it has acquired Current TV
Network -- headquartered in Doha, Qatar -- gains greater access to the U.S. market
New U.S.-based channel will provide domestic and international news for U.S. audience
Time Warner Cable terminates its agreement with Current TV in wake of the Al Jazeera deal
The Arab television network Al Jazeera said Wednesday it has acquired Current TV, the U.S. network started by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.
The buy will give the network – headquartered in Doha, Qatar – greater access to the U.S. market.
"By acquiring Current TV, Al Jazeera will significantly expand our existing distribution footprint in the U.S., as well as increase our newsgathering and reporting efforts in America," Al Jazeera Director General Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani said in a news release. "We look forward to working together with our new cable and satellite partners to serve our new audiences across the U.S."
The new channel, which will provide domestic and international news for a U.S. audience, will be based in New York, with plans to open up new bureaus across the United States and double the network's staff there to more than 300 employees, the network said.
Current TV, co-founded by Gore and businessman Joel Hyatt in 2005, attracted more media attention than ratings in the U.S. with the hiring – and subsequent firing – of former MSNBC anchor Keith Olbermann and also the 2009 detention in North Korea of two Current TV journalists. Laura Ling and Euna Lee were arrested and tried in North Korea for illegal entry into the country but were pardoned after former U.S. President Bill Clinton intervened, traveling to North Korea to meet with former leader Kim Jong Il.
"We are proud and pleased that Al Jazeera, the award-winning international news organization, has bought Current TV," said Gore and Hyatt in a press release.
"Since its founding in 2005, Current has grown into a national network available in nearly 60 million homes, offering thought-provoking commentary and Emmy and Peabody award-winning programming. Current Media was built based on a few key goals: To give voice to those who are not typically heard; to speak truth to power; to provide independent and diverse points of view; and to tell the stories that no one else is telling. Al Jazeera, like Current, believes that facts and truth lead to a better understanding of the world around us."
But Current TV never found strong ratings in the U.S. cable market.
For Al Jazeera, the deal will help give it stronger distribution in the U.S. Current is now available via cable and satellite TV through distribution partners Comcast, DirecTV and others.
However, Time Warner Cable – which runs Current TV in New York and Los Angeles – has terminated its agreement with Current TV in the wake of the Al Jazeera deal.
CNNMoney's Charles Riley contributed to this report


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Smart Water: Faucets, Heaters, and Systems
Learn about devices for controlling energy-saving home water systems.
Consumers who are thinking about conservation, convenience, and green issues alike will find an enormous range of "smart" water accessories designed to improve upon both the home's water system and usage.
Healthy Fixtures
In 1986, the federal government severely restricted the presence of lead in pipes and solder used in residential plumbing fixtures. Many homeowners mistakenly believe that because their home was built after 1986, their plumbing and water fixtures are safe from lead issues. Not so, says Eric Goldman, president of MGS USA, an Italian stainless-steel faucet company with USA headquarters in Boca Raton, FL. "Brass faucets have lead in them, and they have soldered pieces, which contain lead." The current limit on lead in pipes and fixtures is 8 percent, but many on the anti-lead campaign believe leaching of lead into the water poses a dangerous risk, particularly to children.
MGS markets high-end stainless steel faucets, using recycled metal and without solder or lead, with kitchen faucets in itsVela collection listed at about $1,600. For those who want better water without the high price tag, other lead-free options exist.
Both Federalloy of Bedford, OH, and EnviroBrass of Denver, CO, have been producing lead-free brass and bronze alloys for use in plumbing fixtures and faucets. Concast Metal Products of Mars, PA, started GreenAlloys.com as a resource to the metal industry and a way to increase awareness of low-lead or no-lead alloys for use in plumbing fixtures and faucets. Homeowners looking for healthier drinking water should consider a low- or no-lead faucet alternative, and look for fixtures that contain lower lead levels than the maximum 8 percent.
Instant Hot or Cold Water
The water accessory market is saturated with "instant" devices. Smaller, under-the-counter hot water dispensers are proving an economical convenience for the busy kitchen, supplying instant hot water for perfectly brewed coffee or tea, easy dishwashing, quick hot cereals, and ready-to-drink baby bottles. The EverHot from Bradford White is a half-gallon under-the-sink unit that can supply 190-degree water in a flash, with a 60-cup-per-hour capacity. The 110-volt system uses less electricity than a 40-watt light bulb and costs $350 to $500, depending on additional accessories and faucet style selection.
On the flip side is the instant cold water dispenser, such as Bradford White's EverCold, which is installed under the sink as well. The InSinkErator is an all-in-one under-the-sink product that combines an instant hot water dispenser, a water chiller and a filtration in one packaged unit. InSinkErator's mix-and-match options allow for any number of combinations with prices that can range from $200 for the hot-water only dispenser to over $900 for the hot water, filtration, and water chiller units.
Tankless Hot Water
Whole-home tankless water heaters like Rinnai's line of interior and exterior products save on water heating costs and can pay back on the upfront costs in a handful of years, but they can still be quite an investment. The tankless system is an alternative to the traditional hot water tanks that require constant heating — and thus, constant energy use.
Heating water can account for up to 20 percent of a home's energy costs. In a conventional gas or electric storage tank water heater system, the water is heated to a set temperature. This temperature is maintained through periodic operation of the system, whether or not water is being used. Excessive heat loss through the walls of the tank or the system's flue results in more frequent operation and higher costs.
Tankless systems, also called instantaneous or demand hot water systems, heat only the water that is being drawn through the system. The tankless units will vary in size and application from larger, whole-house designs to smaller, under-the-counter products used for individual bathrooms, dishwashers, or clothes washers. Systems will be rated by gallons-per-minute (gpm) of heated water, with costs as little as $200 for 1-gallon-per-minute units to over $1,000 for units that can heat as much as 5 gallons per minute.
Drip Irrigation Systems
The hot, dry spring and summer months have home's lawns thirsting for water. Many regions of the country face serious water conservation issues, however, which force homeowners to make tough decisions about landscaping.
One water-saving alternative is the drip irrigation system, which installs above or inches below the ground and supplies a steady, low-volume supply of water to the roots of grass, plants, and flowers. Drip irrigation systems eliminate water waste due to overwatering, surface evaporation, and wind drift water loss associated with watering by hand or sprinkler systems. Starter drip irrigation kits can be purchased for as little as $50 and often come with the tubing, pressure regulators, and parts necessary to assemble and install a complete system. A system that can cover a entire home garden costs $200 to $600 on average.
More advanced systems can include digital timers to regulate the schedule and duration of cycles or a shut-off device that can automatically detect rain and moisture. Online retailers like DripWorks and The Drip Store offer whole kits, parts, and guides on buying and installing a drip irrigation system.


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If you've had a craft beer in the last decade, you've had an IPA. IPAs are currently the most popular beer in America, and they're one of the most brewed craft beers of all time. IPA stands for India Pale Ale, which was originally brewed from a pale malt and shipped from the East India Company, where it got it's name. IPAs are known for their high alcohol content and strong, earthy aromas, just like Lil' Wayne.What Does An IPA Taste Like?
Even though IPAs are popular, they're not for everyone. Novice beer drinkers tend to be turned off by the the bitter flavor and strong hoppy aftertaste. People usually call IPAs an ""advanced beer" or describe them as "complex." Just like everything else you're not allowed to have as a kid, it's an acquired taste.American IPAs
American IPAs have a very distinctive flavor from the American hops, but even within the US, the flavors change from coast to coast. East coast IPAs tend to taste more malty, which helps counteract all the hops, whereas West Coast IPAs double down and go for full-on hops overload. The West Coast is also known for brewing "Double IPAs" that are richer and stronger than traditional pale ales, while the East Coast is known for adding fruity, floral flavors to their beer.


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A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLoS One says that overweight U.S. service members are 41 percent less likely to transition to clinical obesity when stationed at military facilities located at high altitude.
The quasi-experimental, retrospective study assessed the health records and migration patterns of nearly 100,000 enlisted service members in the active component of the U.S. Army and Air Force with at least two years in the services from records in the Defense Medical Surveillance System. The study period was January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2012. The service members also had no prior diagnosis of obesity between the time of enlistment until entry into the study.
High altitude duty stations were of interest because multiple experimental studies show hypoxia can decrease food consumption and cause weight loss. The study''s authors sought to evaluate an overweight population who would be at risk of progression to obesity during a single duty assignment. The burden of obesity is a particular concern to the U.S. military, threatening its operational capacity and diminishing the ranks of qualified applicants for the services. Excess weight diagnoses have markedly increased with a burden of $1 billion in annual healthcare costs to the Department of Defense health system, according to the study.
"Not only does this study confirm the results of earlier studies but it expands and strengthens previous results by evaluating and demonstrating this association in military members and is the first study to demonstrate this by observing individuals over time. It also offers evidence that overweight service members can stall or prevent the onset of obesity by residing in high altitude locations," added Dr. Leslie L. Clark, the paper''s senior author and a senior epidemiologist for General Dynamics Information Technology contracted to work at the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center.
Another significant finding from the study showed that service members were still 41 percent less likely to develop obesity when the authors adjusted the rate for factors that included baseline body mass index at time of enlistment, age, sex, race and ethnicity, occupation, housing allowance, time in service, and branch of service.
When the results are unchanged after adjusting for measured characteristics, it suggests unmeasured characteristics were also similar between those assigned to high or low altitude.
The study also discovered differences in obesity incidence in different low altitude regions suggesting there are other geographic factors to explore aside from altitude.
In addition, the study compared new cases of obesity in military members with state level obesity among civilians. Although these were connected, the relationship between altitude and new cases of obesity appeared even stronger than the state level patterns among civilians.
"As a large uniform population with extensive and available demographic, location, health and job related records, the military provides an unparalleled source for investigation of residential health effects," Capt. Voss said. "There are stronger implications for understanding the causal effect of location because service members do not freely choose where to live, but are administratively assigned to these locations."
Source: Newswise


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Financing Basics
Before inquiring about financing, ask yourself the following:
- Do you need more capital or can you manage existing cash flow more effectively?
- How do you define your need? Do you need money to expand or as a cushion against risk?
- How urgent is your need? You can obtain the best terms when you anticipate your needs rather than looking for money under pressure.
- How great are your risks? All businesses carry risks, and the degree of risk will affect cost and available financing alternatives.
- In what state of development is the business? Needs are most critical during transitional stages.
- For what purposes will the capital be used? Any lender will require that capital be requested for very specific needs.
- What is the state of your industry? Depressed, stable, or growth conditions require different approaches to money needs and sources. Businesses that prosper while others are in decline will often receive better funding terms.
- Is your business seasonal or cyclical? Seasonal needs for financing generally are short term. Loans advanced for cyclical industries such as construction are designed to support a business through depressed periods.
- How strong is your management team? Management is the most important element assessed by money sources.
- Perhaps most importantly, how does your need for financing mesh with your business plan? If you don't have a business plan, make writing one your first priority. All capital sources will want to see your plan for the start-up, and growth of your business.
Not All Money Is the Same
There are two types of financing: equity and debt financing. When looking for money, you must consider your company's debt-to-equity ratio -- the relation between dollars you've borrowed and dollars you've invested in your business. The more money owners have invested in their business, the easier it is to attract financing.
If your firm has a high ratio of equity to debt, you should probably seek debt financing. However, if your company has a high proportion of debt to equity, experts advise that you should increase your ownership capital (equity investment) for additional funds. That way you won't be over-leveraged to the point of jeopardizing your company's survival.
Equity Financing and Venture Capital
Most small or growth-stage businesses use limited equity financing. As with debt financing, additional equity often comes from non-professional investors such as friends, relatives, employees, customers, or industry colleagues. However, the most common source of professional equity funding comes from venture capitalists. These are institutional risk takers and may be groups of wealthy individuals, government-assisted sources, or major financial institutions. Most specialize in one or a few closely related industries. The high-tech industry of California's Silicon Valley is a well-known example of capitalist investing.
Venture capitalists are often seen as deep-pocketed financial gurus looking for start-ups in which to invest their money, but they most often prefer three-to-five-year old companies with the potential to become major regional or national concerns and return higher-than-average profits to their shareholders. Venture capitalists may scrutinize thousands of potential investments annually, but only invest in a handful. The possibility of a public stock offering is critical to venture capitalists. Quality management, a competitive advantage, and industry growth are also major concerns.
Different venture capitalists have different approaches to management of the business in which they invest. They generally prefer to influence a business passively, but will react when a business does not perform as expected and may insist on changes in management or strategy. Relinquishing some of the decision-making and some of the potential for profits are the main disadvantages of equity financing.
You may contact these investors directly, although they typically make their investments through referrals. The Small Business Administration (SBA) SBA also licenses Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) and Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment companies (MSBIs), which offer equity financing. Apple Computer, Federal Express, and Nike Shoes received financing from SBICs at critical stages of their growth.
Debt Financing
There are many sources for debt financing. Banks, savings, loans, commercial finance companies, and the SBA are the most common. State and local governments have developed many programs in recent years to encourage the growth of small businesses in recognition of their positive effects on the economy. Family members, friends, and former associates are all potential sources, especially when capital requirements are smaller.
Traditionally, banks have been the major source of small business funding. Their principal role has been as a short-term lender offering demand loans, seasonal lines of credit, and single-purpose loans for machinery and equipment. Banks generally have been reluctant to offer long-term loans to small firms. The SBA guaranteed lending program encourages banks and non-bank lenders to make long-term loans to small firms by reducing their risk and leveraging the funds they have available. The SBA's programs have been an integral part of the success stories of thousands of firms nationally.
In addition to equity considerations, lenders commonly require the borrower's personal guarantees in case of default. This ensures that the borrower has a sufficient personal interest at stake to give paramount attention to the business. For most borrowers this is a burden, but also a necessity.
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Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Directed by Nicholas Ray
Genres - Drama, Romance | Sub-Genres - Teen Movie, Coming-of-Age, Juvenile Delinquency Film, Family Drama | Release Date - Oct 26, 1955 (USA - Unknown), Oct 27, 1955 (USA), Sep 23, 2018 (USA - Limited) | Run Time - 111 min. | Countries - United States | MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
This landmark juvenile-delinquent drama scrupulously follows the classic theatrical disciplines, telling all within a 24-hour period. Teenager Jimmy Stark (James Dean) can't help but get into trouble, a problem that has forced his appearance-conscious parents (Jim Backus and Ann Doran) to move from one town to another. The film's tormented central characters are all introduced during a single night-court session, presided over by well-meaning social worker Ray (Edward Platt). Jimmy, arrested on a drunk-and-disorderly charge, screams "You're tearing me apart!" as his blind-sided parents bicker with one another over how best to handle the situation. Judy (Natalie Wood) is basically a good kid but behaves wildly out of frustration over her inability to communicate with her deliberately distant father (William Hopper). (The incestuous subtext of this relationship is discreetly handled, but the audience knows what's going on in the minds of Judy and her dad at all times.) And Plato (Sal Mineo), who is so sensitive that he threatens to break apart like porcelain, has taken to killing puppies as a desperate bid for attention from his wealthy, always absent parents. The next morning, Jimmy tries to start clean at a new high school, only to run afoul of local gang leader Buzz (Corey Allen), who happens to be Judy's boyfriend. Anxious to fit in, Jimmy agrees to settle his differences with a nocturnal "Chickie Run": he and Buzz are to hop into separate stolen cars, then race toward the edge of a cliff; whoever jumps out of the car first is the "chickie." When asked if he's done this sort of thing before, Jimmy lies, "That's all I ever do." This wins him the undying devotion of fellow misfit Plato. At the appointed hour, the Chickie Run takes place, inaugurated by a wave of the arms from Judy. The cars roar toward the cliff; Jimmy is able to jump clear, but Buzz, trapped in the driver's set when his coat gets caught on the door handle, plummets to his death. In the convoluted logic of Buzz' gang, Jimmy is held responsible for the boy's death. For the rest of the evening, he is mercilessly tormented by Buzz' pals, even at his own doorstep. After unsuccessfully trying to sort things out with his weak-willed father, Jimmy runs off into the night. He links up with fellow "lost souls" Judy and Plato, hiding out in an abandoned palatial home and enacting the roles of father, mother, and son. For the first time, these three have found kindred spirits -- but the adults and kids who have made their lives miserable haven't given up yet, leading to tragedy. Out of the bleakness of the finale comes a ray of hope that, at last, Jimmy will be truly understood. Rebel Without a Cause began as a case history, written in 1944 by Dr. Robert Lindner. Originally intended as a vehicle for Marlon Brando, the property was shelved until Brando's The Wild One (1953) opened floodgates for films about crazy mixed-up teens. Director Nicholas Ray, then working on a similar project, was brought in to helm the film version. His star was James Dean, fresh from Warners' East of Eden. Ray's low budget dictated that the new film be lensed in black-and-white, but when East of Eden really took off at the box office, the existing footage was scrapped and reshot in color. This was great, so far as Ray was concerned, inasmuch as he had a predilection for symbolic color schemes. James Dean's hot red jacket, for example, indicated rebellion, while his very blue blue jeans created a near luminescent effect (Ray had previously used the same vivid color combination on Joan Crawford in Johnny Guitar). As part of an overall bid for authenticity, real-life gang member Frank Mazzola was hired as technical advisor for the fight scenes. To extract as natural a performance as possible from Dean, Ray redesigned the Stark family's living room set to resemble Ray's own home, where Dean did most of his rehearsing. Speaking of interior sets, the mansion where the three troubled teens hide out had previously been seen as the home of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. Of the reams of on-set trivia concerning Rebel, one of the more amusing tidbits involves Dean's quickie in-joke impression of cartoon character Mr. Magoo -- whose voice was, of course, supplied by Jim Backus, who played Jimmy's father. Viewing the rushes of this improvisation, a clueless Warner Bros. executive took Dean to task, saying in effect that if he must imitate an animated character, why not Warners' own Bugs Bunny? Released right after James Dean's untimely death, Rebel Without a Cause netted an enormous profit. The film almost seems like a eulogy when seen today, since so many of its cast members -- James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Nick Adams -- died young.
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Smoke Bomb
Bidding adieu to the plethora of customizable bombs introduced in Assassin's Creed Revelations, The third (or fifth) iteration in the series sticks to its' roots by including only the Smoke Bomb. This tool functions both inside, and out of combat. While engaged in a fight, it can be dropped at any time through the use of the Y (Triangle) button, and will stun all enemies in its radius. This allows you to escape, or get free shots while the enemy recovers. Outside of combat it also has the same function; however it is best used to stun enemies at check points, or when a group of enemies are nearby, and assassinate them all without needing to engage in a fight.
It can be purchased at General Stores, crafted with Homestead materials, bought from travelling merchants (those who ride in horse and carriage), and acquired from looting dead bodies.


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Hair Dye Allergies
What is a hair dye allergy?
About 5% of permanent hair dye users develop an allergy, mostly in the form of an allergic contact dermatitis with a redness and itch in the head area. A systemic reaction with an involvement of the whole body skin and other organs, although rare, is possible in severe cases (1). Understandably dermatitis of the hands affects many hair stylists who are making bare skin contact with these dyes. (2).
The main cause implicated in hair dye allergies, whether on the scalp, face, neck, back or hands, is a substance commonly known as PPD. The most common symptoms is an itchy scalp or burning of the scalp within a short period of time after applying the dye. Sometimes symptoms may develop days or weeks after the hair dye treatment.
PPD (4-ParaPhenyleneDiamine, C6H8N2)
PPD is widely available on the market since 1909, and it is still used in over 2 out of 3 of permanent hair dyes (2007). Commercial hair dye products typically come in two bottles – the one with PPD-based dye (non-oxidized and thus colorless) and the other with oxidizer or developer, usually hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
In the hair dying process, the peroxide is initially used to break down the natural skin and hair pigment known as melanin. Then the PPD is used to replace the hair color. When PPD reacts with peroxide, it becomes partly oxidized and colored – it is this form that it may cause an allergy.
Fully oxidized PPD does not cause an allergy, so PPD sensitive persons can safely wear fur coats dyed with PPD (3). PPD can be also found in some dark colored cosmetics and temporary tattoos. In France, Germany and Sweden, PPD was banned as a hair dye because it is believed to have serious toxic effects on and in the human body (4).
Alternative names for PPD: PPDA, Orsin, Rodol, Ursol.
PPD and PPD Related Substances
Other hair dye substances that can cause an allergic reaction includes 6-hydroxyindole, Isatin, p-Methylaminophenol (5). Substances related to PPD that may also cause an allergic reaction include :
- Azo groups (chemically: R-N=N-R) used in temporary hair dyes, ballpoint pen inks, gasoline and as coloring agent in foods and medication.
- Local anesthetics benzocaine and procaine.
- Sulfa drugs.
- Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) in sun-protective creams.
- Para-aminosalicylic acid used for treatment of tuberculosis.
Hair dyes producers may use misleading terms and users are always advised to discuss this terminology with a hair styling professional or even a doctor in the event of an allergy. "Hypoallergenic" hair dyes are less likely to cause allergies but an allergic reaction is still possible.
"Fragrance free or unscented" only means the product has no odor but this does not necessarily mean that it is devoid of an allergenic properties. A hair dye that is completely "natural" can still trigger an allergic reaction in a sensitive person – it is a matter of individual susceptibility even though majority of the population may not experience any reaction.
Video about Hair Dye Allergies
The following video on hair dye allergies was produced by the Health Hype team.
Types of Allergies Caused by Hair Dyes
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is an immunologic skin reaction occurring in a genetically predisposed individual. The risk of becoming sensitive rises with coloring frequency (6). At least 10 days after initial use of PPD is required for an individual to develop a specific sensitivity. On the second and subsequent exposures to PPD, an allergic reaction can develop within 6 to 72 hours (delayed hypersensitivity).
In this process, the PPD molecules are targeted by certain immune cells (macrophages and lymphocytes) causing the formation of skin granulomas, redness or vesicles. Affected areas – the eyelids, ears, skin at hair line, beard or neck – are usually well demarcated but the irritation may extend beyond the site of contact with a hair dye. Symptoms are itching or burning feeling.
Contact urticaria can develop in minutes to about 1 hour after exposure to a hair dye. PPD triggers the production of IgE antibodies and the release of histamine causing dilatation of the blood vessels in the skin and also makes these vessels more porous.
The increased blood flow along with plasma seeping into the tissue spaces of the skin resulting in skin redness and edema (swelling of the eyelids) . Contact Urticaria Syndrome (CUS) with red patches over the entire body, and bronchial asthma with wheezing, sneezing, difficult swallowing and vomiting can appear.
Anaphylactic shock is an extremely rare but life threatening condition. Facial swelling, gasping for air, drop blood pressure fall and even death can occur if immediate medical attention is not forthcoming.
In an apparent death from anaphylaxis, it was reported that a 38 year mother died in the United Kingdom in August 2000 shortly after changing her hair dye. She was an asthmatic and firstly developed an allergy with a scalp itch after using her old hair dye for some months. After changing the dye, anaphylactic shock developed and she died within an hour after applying the dye. (7, 8)
Allergy Sensitivity Test
Hair dye users can apply a solution (dye and developer mixed together) behind the ear or on the inner side of the elbow for 48 to 72 hours. If there is no irritation (itching / burning) or rash within this time then test is considered negative and the hair dye may be considered as safe to use. If a rash of a certain size (according to a test scale) develops, this is a sign of allergy.
Dermatologists will use a patch test (9). A patch with a 2% PPD in petrolatum is applied to the upper back and examined after 48 hours. Negative reactions show no skin changes; a positive reaction can vary from a mild rash to prominent blistering or even ulcerations. In the "ready-to-use" T.R.U.E. patch test, 24 possible allergenic substances, including PPD, are tested at once (10).
Treatment of PPD Allergy
In an acute severe hair dye dermatitis caused by PPD, the hair and scalp has to be washed thoroughly with a mild shampoo. A solution of 2% hydrogen peroxide or a compresses with potassium permanganate in a 1:5000 dilution is applied to completely oxidize the PPD. To soften the crust, a wet dressing of olive oil and lime may be used. Always speak to your doctor or dermatologist before undertaking these measures.
The patch test has to be conducted afterwards to determine if an allergy to PPD exists, or there is only a non-allergic contact dermatitis present. In the case of a proven allergic dermatitis, a corticosteroid cream which reduces the allergic immune response and therefore inflammation can be applied.
Currently, there are no permanent hair dyes that can be safely used by PPD allergic individuals (2007).
Hair Dye Allergies Related Images
- Allergic contact dermatitis of the neck, caused by hair dye
- Dermatitis behind the ear
- Allergic contact dermatitis of the hand
Related Articles:
- Types of Skin Rash – Terms Explained
- Scalp Itch – Pictures
- Facial Itch – Pictures
- Itchy Eyelids
- Itchy Neck
- Causes of Itchy Skin
- Itchy Skin – Diagnosis and Treatment
1. Hair dye allergy symptoms (webmd.com)
2. Allergy in hair-dressers (occderm.asn.au)
3. PPD in fur coats (dermnetnz.org)
4. PPD banned (news-medical.net)
5. Hair dye subsatnces causing allergy (ec.europa.eu)
6. Allergic contact dermatitis (emedicine.com)
7. Anaphylactic shock (bbc.co.uk)
8. Skin patch test (dermnetnz.org)


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Electronic implants that dispense medicines automatically or via a wireless medical network are on the horizon and Australian and US researchers warn of the security risks that will follow.
With the advent of personalized medicine, advances in diagnostics and the miniaturization of sensors and control systems for delivering drugs automatically, the Remote Intelligent Drug Delivery System (RIDDS) may soon be a reality. Such devices, implanted under the skin, would remove the inconvenience of manual drug delivery. By connecting a RIDDS to a wireless medical control center wirelessly patients with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or who are otherwise unable to give themselves medication could benefit.
RIDDS device will have inbuilt sensors to monitor biomarkers of a patient's symptoms, pulse rate, or blood oxygen levels, for instance. Wireless control will allow healthcare workers to monitor the patient's health as well as device behavior. They could adjust medication frequency or levels as necessary based either on direct patient observation or sensor outputs. However, one aspect of RIDDS deployment that is yet to be addressed is security.
YanYan Wang and Carey Thaldorf at the University of Central Florida, in Orlando, USA, and colleague John Haynes of Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia, outline the security risks of RIDDS in a forthcoming issue of IJBET, and present some possible countermeasures.
They point out that any wireless communications technology is open to various security issues, which may fall under the generic umbrella of hacking, or cracking, including eavesdropping, jamming, and tampering. A hacker could intercept and alter transmitted data, they might steal personal information, or someone with malicious intent might spoof the sensor outputs of a RIDDS. It is not beyond the bounds of possibility to imagine that such a person, having hijacked the RIDDS connection might trigger commands to release medication inappropriately and so harm or even kill a patient.
"We have raised security concerns in relation to RIDDS, especially in the context of medical sensor networks, because, among other reasons, a failure to do so could risk the privacy and possibly the life of a patient," the researchers say. "The dilemma in RIDDS makes adoption of the technologies intimidating," they add. The team concludes that, "Security mechanisms for RIDDS must be fully considered prior to the widespread deployment of such delivery systems."
Int. J. Biomedical Engineering and Technology, 2009, 2, 135-151 "Security risks for remote intelligent Pharmacy-on-a-Chip delivery systems" by YanYan Wang, John Haynes, and Carey Thaldorf
Wireless Remote Drug Delivery Devices And The Risk Of Being Hacked
By News Staff | February 5th 2009 10:00 PM | Print | E-mail
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|Anderson, Robin
|VODOVNIK, MASA - University Of Ljubljana
|MIN, BYENG - Texas Agrilife Research
|PINCHAK, WILLIAM - Texas Agrilife Research
|Krueger, Nathan
|Harvey, Roger
|Nisbet, David
Submitted to: Folia Microbiologica
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/4/2012
Publication Date: 4/20/2012
Citation: Anderson, R.C., Vodovnik, M., Min, B.R., Pinchak, W.E., Krueger, N.A., Harvey, R.B., Nisbet, D.J. 2012. Bactericidal effect of hydrolysable and condensed tannin extracts on Campylobacter jejuni in vitro. Folia Microbiologica. 57:253-258.
Interpretive Summary: Campylobacter is a leading bacterial cause of human foodborne illness worldwide, and strategies are sought to reduce intestinal colonization of food-producing animals by this important pathogen. In this study, we tested the antimicrobial activity of several naturally occurring plant compounds called tannins. Sample tannins were extracted from blackberries, cranberries, chestnuts (hydrolysable tannin), and from plants called mimosa, quebracho, and sorghum (condensed tannins). When tested via a common microbiological method known as a disc diffusion assay, we found that all tannins (added at 100 mg/mL) inhibited the growth of Campylobacter, but inhibition by the condensed tannin was less. When tested in broth culture, simple tannins inhibited growth of Campylobacter more than the condensed tannins, but not the hydrolysable tannin-rich chestnut extracts. These results demonstrate the antimicrobial activity of various tannins against Campylobacter and reveal that simple condensed tannins may be less efficient than complex hydrolysable tannins in controlling Campylobacter in gut environments. Ultimately, this research will provide important information to help food producers and processors learn how to more effectively control Campylobacter so they can continue to provide safe food products for the American consumer.
Technical Abstract: Strategies are sought to reduce intestinal colonization of food-producing animals by Campylobacter jejuni, a leading bacterial cause of human foodborne illness worldwide. Presently, we tested the antimicrobial activity of hydrolysable-rich blackberry, cranberry, chestnut tannin extracts, and condensed tannin-rich mimosa, quebracho, and sorghum tannins (each at 100 mg/mL) against Camplyobacter jejuni via disc diffusion assay in the presence of supplemental casamino acids. We found that when compared to non-tannin-treated controls, all tested tannins inhibited the growth of C. jejuni and that inhibition by the condensed tannin-rich mimosa and quebracho extracts was mitigated in nutrient-limited medium supplemented with casamino acids. When tested in broth culture, both chestnut and mimosa extracts inhibited growth of C. jejuni. This inhibition was much greater in nutrient-limited than in full-strength medium. Consistent with observations from the disc diffusion assay, the inhibitory activity of the condensed tannin-rich mimosa extracts, but not the hydrolysable tannin-rich chestnut extracts, was mitigated by casamino acid supplementation to the nutrient-limited medium, likely because the added amino acids saturated the binding potential of the condensed tannins. These results demonstrate the antimicrobial activity of various hydrolysable and condensed-tannin rich extracts against C. jejuni and reveal that condensed tannins may be less efficient than hydrolysable tannins in controlling C. jejuni in gut environments containing high concentrations of amino acids and soluble proteins.


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What is the definition of a good business plan? In simple terms, it is a document which describes all the what, when, where, and how of your business for you, your cohorts, and potential investors. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually understand it yourself. Would you try to build a new house without a plan?
Make sure your plan answers every relevant question that you could possibly imagine from your business partners, spouse, and potential investors. That means skip the jargon and include explanations and examples. A plan that generates more questions than it answers is not a good plan.
Finally, hone the result into a professional document. Remember that you only get one chance to make a great first impression. Make sure it has a cover page, table of contents, headings, page numbers, and is organized logically.
Notice that I didn't say anywhere that a good business plan has to be at least 20 pages, or have ten sections, or must start with an executive summary. These are good things, but I've seen great business plans that are ten pages, or have totally non-standard formats.
But, if you ask, ten sections is a nice round number, and would include the following:
- Executive summary
- Problem and solution
- Company description
- Market opportunity
- Business model
- Competition analysis
- Marketing and sales strategy
- Management team
- Financial projections
- Exit strategy
You can get free downloads of sample business plans from the Internet, and there are thousands of customized samples for sale highlighting every business area. You can even download a free sample of my own business plan from my website as a starter. You really need a business plan for you own efforts, even if external funding is not a requirement.
So what if you know that you simply aren't a good writer, or don't have the time or patience to write? No problem. That's why they invented ghost writers, and came up with the concept that you can pay someone else to do it for you. A few thousand dollars is a small price to pay for a successful business, or for that $1M investment you expect the plan to entice.
The tougher case is where you really don't understand the business you are about to enter, so you don't know what to write. This is a recipe for failure that most investors and professionals can quickly see, so no investment will be forthcoming, and your startup will likely wither and die.
My advice here is to swallow your pride, and find a partner or give it away to someone who has the "domain knowledge" and the business experience to get you going. Your idea may be right, but dead right is not very satisfying to anyone.
Keep in mind that thoroughness and clarity of the plan are factors that will play key roles in successfully financing, starting, and operating your business. A great business plan is one that your team can learn from, attracts investors, and will guarantee your species a future. With no plan, I hope you have unlimited personal funds or at least a rich uncle!
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The open-source /url/#{rewriting} solution for Servlet, JSF, and Java EE
PrettyFaces is an OpenSource URL-rewriting library with enhanced support for JavaServer Faces – JSF 1.1, 1.2 and 2.0 – enabling creation of bookmark-able, pretty URLs. PrettyFaces solves the "RESTful URL" problem elegantly, including features such as: page-load actions, seamless integration with faces navigation, dynamic view-id assignment, managed parameter parsing, and configuration-free compatibility with other web frameworks. Take a look at the features »
SEO and Consistency:Any business knows how important Search Engine Optimization can be for sales. PrettyFaces allows SEO-friendly URLs, and improved customer experience. Give your site a uniform, well understood feeling, from the address bar to the buy button.
Get Started, it's easy! (3 steps)
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1. Include PrettyFaces in your Project
You may either use Maven (recommended) to include PrettyFaces in your project, or you can download the distribution ZIP file directly.
<!-- for JSF 2.x --> <dependency> <groupId>org.ocpsoft.rewrite</groupId> <artifactId>rewrite-servlet</artifactId> <version>3.4.4.Final</version> </dependency> <dependency> <groupId>org.ocpsoft.rewrite</groupId> <artifactId>rewrite-config-prettyfaces</artifactId> <version>3.4.4.Final</version> </dependency>
<!-- for JSF 1.2.x (yea, we know the version number is confusing. sorry!)-->
2. Create pretty-config.xml
This is where you will create URL mappings between external URL patterns and your internal view files, Servlets, and other resources. Be sure to replace the mapping below with a mapping that matches your application.
<pretty-config xmlns="http://ocpsoft.org/schema/rewrite-config-prettyfaces" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://ocpsoft.org/schema/rewrite-config-prettyfaces http://ocpsoft.org/xml/ns/prettyfaces/rewrite-config-prettyfaces.xsd"> <url-mapping id="login"> <pattern value="/login" /> <view-id value="/legacy/user/login.jsp" /> </url-mapping> </pretty-config>
Add mappings to your configuration
This part is all up to you! You'll need to figure out which URLs in your application you want to "prettify" – so check out the [[PrettyFaces Docs|documentation]] for details on how to fully utilize the PrettyFaces URL-mapping system.
Additionally, be sure to check out the Rewrite examples or reference manual to learn more about [[Rewrite]], and the powerful options it offers beyond the PrettyFaces configuration module.
<url-mapping id="view-user">
<pattern value="/user/#{username}" />
<view-id value="/user/view.xhtml" />
<!-- Maps "/user/#{username}" to the URL "/user/view.xhtml?username=value" -->
3. Run your application!You should now be ready to go! PrettyFaces is installed and your first URL-mapping has been created. If everything has been done correctly, you should see PrettyFaces log a message confirming that setup was successful.
INFO [org.ocpsoft.rewrite.servlet.RewriteFilter] RewriteFilter starting up... ... INFO [org.ocpsoft.rewrite.servlet.RewriteFilter] Loaded [] org.ocpsoft.rewrite.config.ConfigurationProvider [org.ocpsoft.rewrite.prettyfaces.PrettyFacesRewriteConfigurationProvider<1>] INFO [org.ocpsoft.rewrite.servlet.RewriteFilter] RewriteFilter initialized.
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- URL Rewriting — Replace ugly URLs: "/faces/page.jsf" with pretty, SEO-friendly, human URLS: "/optimized/page/"; The client browser never sees your original URLs, even in the source-HTML
- Dynamic view IDs — Now with dynamic view ID mapping for URLs (through El method expressions,) you can show different views based on run-time conditions, effectively de-coupling the URL from the JSF view.
- Page-load actions — Call one or more action-methods, at one or more phases, before rendering a view.
- Managed parameter parsing — HTTP parameters parsed from URLs are stored in managed beans, simply get a reference to your parameter bean for easy access from other Java classes.
- Navigation by ID — Define your page IDs in one place, reference them easily in action-methods and components, using standard JSF navigation techniques.
- Integrated validation — For URL and query-parameters, able to re-use existing JSF validator objects.
- Easy to configure — Requires absolutely minimal configuration; may be enabled using XML or annotations.
What makes PrettyFaces different:View a slideshare presentation on why URL Rewriting is important, or a brief overview of the problems PrettyFaces solves.
Why not try PrettyFaces now?.
Q. Can I use PrettyFaces to handle URL-rewriting for other resources on my server as well?
A. Yes. PrettyFaces still requires a configured JSF instance to function, but it can be used to map a URL to any resource in the Servlet Container – without invoking FacesServlet. Values will be injected into JSF beans as usual, but PrettyFaces Action methods will not trigger (since no JSF lifecycle executes for non-Faces requests.)
For example:pretty-config.xml
<pretty-config xmlns="http://ocpsoft.org/schema/rewrite-config-prettyfaces" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://ocpsoft.org/schema/rewrite-config-prettyfaces http://ocpsoft.org/xml/ns/prettyfaces/rewrite-config-prettyfaces.xsd"> <url-mapping id="login"> <pattern value="/login" /> <view-id value="/legacy/user/login.jsp" /> <!-- Non JSF View Id --> </url-mapping> <url-mapping id="register"> <pattern value="/register" /> <view-id value="/faces/user/register.jsf" /> <!-- JSF View Id --> </url-mapping> </pretty-config>
Q. Why do my Tomahawk / MyFaces components, or other 3rd party addons, break when I use PrettyFaces?
A. Since PrettyFaces intercepts mapped HttpRequests then forwards those requests to JSF, it is necessary to enable any additional filters between PrettyFaces and JSF to listen to Servlet Forwards. This is done in the web.xml deployment descriptor by adding the following dispatcher elements to any needed Filters:
For example:web.xml
<filter-mapping> <filter-name>springSecurityFilterChain</filter-name> <url-pattern>/*</url-pattern> <dispatcher>FORWARD</dispatcher> <dispatcher>REQUEST</dispatcher> </filter-mapping>
Q. Why, when using MyFaces, am I getting a NullPointerException when I try to use normal faces-navigation?
A. Some MyFaces versions do not completely comply with the JSF specification, thus the ViewRoot is null when the request is processed. There is a patch/workaround, which can be added to fix this issue. You must add this ViewHandler to your faces-config.xml.
Q. Can I configure PrettyFaces via Annotations?
A. Yes! Thanks to Christian Kapolteth, PrettyFaces has Annotations support as of version 3.0.2-SNAPSHOT
Q. How do I enable logging, so that I can tell what the heck is really going on?
A. Create or update your log4j.properties file with the following values:log4j.properties
### direct log messages to stdout ### log4j.appender.stdout=org.apache.log4j.ConsoleAppender log4j.appender.stdout.Target=System.out log4j.appender.stdout.layout=org.apache.log4j.PatternLayout log4j.appender.stdout.layout.ConversionPattern=%d{ABSOLUTE} %5p %c{1}:%L - %m%n log4j.rootLogger=warn, stdout ### Log for OCPsoft log4j.logger.com.ocpsoft=info
Q. Can I map and process URLs that span a dynamic number of '/' characters?
A. Yes, please read section 3.4 of the docs.
Q. How do I save FacesMessage objects after performing a redirect or pretty:redirect?
A. You need to configure the optional MultiPageMessagesSupport PhaseListener (or something like it)See this article for a full explanation of how this works.faces-config.xml
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?> <faces-config xmlns="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee/web-facesconfig_2_0.xsd" version="1.2"> <lifecycle> <phase-listener> com.ocpsoft.pretty.application.MultiPageMessagesSupport </phase-listener> </lifecycle> </faces-config>
Q. Does PrettyFaces work on IBM's WebSphere?
A. Yes, but websphere requires a custom setting in order to behave like a sane server.


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Number of laughs caused by watching 28 lambs running around loose in the quarter-acre barnyard: I already lost count.
Tuesday, March 13
Tuesday Dose of Cute: Farm Dogs and Little Lambs
Number of laughs caused by watching 28 lambs running around loose in the quarter-acre barnyard: I already lost count.
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What great pictures and what wonderful livestock guardians all the dogs are! I'm glad everything is going well for you guys for lambing season! :)ReplyDelete
Get some sleep, those babies won't starve, despite what they tell you! LOL!!Replies
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Yeah, it's funny how the end of lambing (which means the end of my nightly 2am or 3am hikes down to the barn) always coincides with the time those bottle lambs stop needing that middle of the night feeding. ;)
I'm having so much fun watching all four dogs with the lambs this year. Daisy and Bert (aka Nurse Daisy and the Nanny Bear) spend most of lambing season with huge grins on their faces - when they're not passed out from exhaustion (or all the excitement). ;)
Of course that would be Daisy and Bear. Poor Bear gets called Bert half the time now. :)Delete
- Dominique3/13/2012 6:44 PM
Such nice photos---especially Lucky Buddy Bear surrounded by his beloved lambs! Do you ever use the "lamb bar" bucket with the nipples for bottle babies? They take care of themselves so you are free to do other things.ReplyDelete
I love hearing how well your lambing has gone this year. The weather helps so much. We are late lambing this season---they start next week with the exception of a few early-birds.
Thank you for sharing the experience. If only we could bottle what watching the lambs run around feels like! Can't hold back a smile, can you? No matter how often you see it.They're spring loaded it seems when they suddenly pop up off the ground. I read that it is called stotting.Love seeing Bert,as usual and look forward to the donkey operation day story.Replies
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Stotting - what a great word! I've never heard it before. We usually call it bouncing sickness - and thankfully we always seem to have an epidemic. They do seem spring loaded, don't they? Too cute. :)
I haven't used one of those lamb bar buckets, but I may have to look into it. These three ravenous little beasts are getting pushy!
Gosh - you must be so very tired!! I don't know how you manage. Well done - and thanks for my dose of cuteness today - the Happy Meter is full : ))ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3/13/2012 8:22 PM
Is your curly pup a Komondor without dreads? I've been trying to figure that one out! Great pics! : )ReplyDeleteReplies
Good eye! Marta (aka Marta Beast) is a tri cross: Great Pyrenees (which is what Daisy is), Komondor, and Anatolian Shepherd. She is goofy as all get out, sweet as can be, a fierce protector, and truly unique! She's also in desperate need of her spring shearing - before she finds any more mud puddles. :) You can see more photos of her here.Delete
Gah, my head has exploded from the cute...the dogs, the lambs, the dogs and the lambs. It's too much! What a wonderful thing it must be to see/hear it all in person. Sleep deprivation, not so much--THAT I don't envy you!ReplyDelete
I just wouldn't know who to cuddle first! Lambs, big dogs, less big dogs, big preggo sheep...and I know there are baby donkeys nearby, too.ReplyDelete
Forget sleep, you're tired from cuddling.
Also, I'm sorry if that sounds lewd.
Oh, what darling photos!! Thank you for sharing them!! -MarciReplyDelete
Susan, is it possible for you to post a short video of those baby lambs and the dogs hopping around and interacting? I'm not sure I could survive the cuteness but I would LOVE to see them in action.... Thanks for sharing your life with us. I long so much for an internship on your farm....ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3/14/2012 8:07 AM
Wish you could post video of the racing lambs, they are so fun to watch! And 3 sets of triplets! Oh my!ReplyDelete
I third the request for video footage. Those of us living in baby lamb-deprived big East Coast cities need some fun too, all we get to see are the baby rats (who are not without their own measure of cuteness) rustling in the garbage bags on the curb, and baby pigeons (who are without a doubt the most appalling-looking infants ever spawned) squalling loudly in poop-covered nests.ReplyDelete
Bear looks lamb deep!ReplyDelete
Oh how I love these lambs! I'll have to get pics of our farm's lambs up soon too!ReplyDelete
- Julia G3/17/2012 2:08 PM
So cute! Hope you catch up on your sleep soon.ReplyDelete
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I'm happy to announce that I've been invited to speak at the IMA conference in Fort Myers Florida on July 24. (IMA – Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business).
Our full-day session will cover how to make Excel work for you vs. you for Excel. If you spend your life in Excel, than this training will save you at least 50 hours per year! I actually got to a point where I automated a 40-hour a week job into the first 10 minutes of my day on Monday mornings, and I'll show you how to do that!
The event is open to anyone and you can find sign-up details here: POWER Excel Training
If you need it, the course also qualifies for 8 CPE credits!
Here's the day's agenda:
Morning Course Description: Power Excel 8:30 AM to Noon (continental breakfast included)
– Learn fantastic tips and tricks to speed up your daily Excel usage
– Create Charts with 1-Click!
– See how to apply multiple levels of Sub-Totals to thousands of records.
– Explore Excel's Data Tables and Structured References
– Quickly remove Duplicate Data and create Sample sets
– Add visual clues to data with Conditional Formatting and Sparklines
– Learn to use Data Validation Lists and AutoFill
– Deal with missing data (a frequent headache with database reports/queries from corporate systems)
Afternoon Description: Advanced Data Analysis Using Excel 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
– Explore the power of Pivot Tables for Data Visualization and reporting
– See how to use Slicers and Timelines for creating self-service reports
– Dealing with Text Functions (FIND, RIGHT, LEFT, MID)
– Understanding when and when not to use IF statements, including AND, OR and NOT-
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– Dealing with formula Errors
– Set up dynamic VLOOKUPs that can automatically adjust
– See the power of INDEX/MATCH to perform reverse and multi-dimensional lookups.
– Explore PowerPivot, one of the most exciting new tools Microsoft has released
And time permitting, we'll talk about VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), which is the underlying programming language behind most Office applications. It allows you do things like create customized reports on the fly and send them via Outlook all while you get a cup of coffee!
I look forward to seeing you all there!
Excel AMA on Reddit – April 4, 2014
Come join the Microsoft Excel Development team on Friday, April 4 at 1:00PM (PST) for the first Excel hosted AMA (what is an AMA? http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/wiki/index). Yes, this will be run by the folks who actually work on developing and maintaining the Excel application!
Microsoft depends heavily on user feedback when they're developing new features for the product, so this is your chance to talk directly to the team, and this is the first time they're interacting broadly, and in real-time with Excel users at large.
Dan Battagin, Program Lead extraordinaire, and his team at Microsoft will be starting a thread on reddit.com/r/iAMA at 12:50 PM PST, and they want to hear from you, so please take time to participate.
I can tell you that having the opportunity to interact with the Excel development folks at Microsoft is always a real treat, and one that shouldn't be missed if possible.
Introduction to VBA/Excel Programming – Free Online Course
Dr. Paul Nissenson, from CalPoly Pomona's Mechanical Engineering Department, will be offering a free online Introduction to VBA/Excel Programming course through the university. The 10-week course begins April 1, with enrollment though April 4, and a final exam available from June 7-11. Non-CalPoly Pomona students with a passing grade will receive a certificate of completion from CalPoly.
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In this free 10-week online course, you will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) language in Microsoft Excel. Although many homework problems deal with mechanical engineering concepts, no prior knowledge of programming or engineering is required to succeed in this course. You can self-enroll by clicking on the link below.
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Software requirements: for PC's, Excel 2007 or later. For Macs, Excel 2011.
Enrollment Period: January 20-April 4
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