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EditMain Story Missions Walkthroughs
- Campus Cleanup
- Scare Simulator
- Sneak Peek
- Student Aid
- Remove the Rolls
- Roll Out
- The Road to Fear Tech
- Find a Friend
- Revenge Grows on Trees
- Statue Upgrade
- Above and Beyond
- A Banner Day
- Terrifying Techniques
- Very Scary for Terri and Terry
- Talk to Don
- Practically Joking
- Spring Forward
- Time for a Rescue
- Secret of the Scare
- Secret Meeting
- Football Wrapper
- Key to Success
- Race to Victory
EditSide Missions Walkthroughs
- Go to the Row
- Frat Row Missions
- Paintball Missions
- Clothes Make the Monster
- Doomed Dorm
- Ambush the Bush
- Backpack Backtrack
- A Land of Hands
- A View of Blue
- Repair the Fountain
- Fear Tech Check
- A Lesson In Pride
EditPlayable Figures
EditUnlockable Toys
- Give Em' A Hand Launcher
- Mike's Bike
- Paintball Gun
- The Phone It In Launcher
- The Toilet Paper Launcher
EditUnlockable Cast Members
The Monsters University Play Set includes four areas to play in that are all connected through tunnels. These include Monsters U campus, Monsters U Frat Row, FearTech campus, and the paintball arena.
The game takes place during Fear Week, trying to gain the most points against two rival schools, FearTech and Monsters U. The player completes missions and side quests to obtain as many Fear Tokens as possible to put Monsters U over Fear Tech. Missions range from scaring and pranking students to vandalizing property and rescuing classmates.
Monsters U campus is where the player starts out and gets introduced to the Play Sets mechanics, like scaring, setting up pranks/jokes and riding the bike. The clock tower is also part of the campus.
FearTech is pretty much exactly like the Monster U campus, with different building set ups, but still having the ability to set up pranks on the rival school's students.
Frat Row contains the housing of all the frats that can be customized by the player with a variety of textures that can be picked up through capsules throughout the playset and add banners and such. The player will need to unlock each frat building in order to reach certain capsules that appear to float well out of reach. This area also contains a bike stunt park, where figures can do tricks for more Fear Tokens.
The Paintball Arena is exactly what it sounds like, setting Figures against a variety of enemies under a specific time limit.
Each area has its own set of Pennants, and capsules to collect! There are 20 pennants in each area.


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Pow! Decor Inspiration from Comic-Con
Comic-Con International is always a great time. In addition to the fun and light-hearted antics, there's also a lot of decor inspiration. With exhibitions from artists, art toy retailers and even a few boutiques and book sellers, there are beautiful things everywhere. Here are five standout exhibitors from this year's Comic-Con.
Comics and cartoons like Adventure Time have a significant adult following. Not just for kids, comics, cartoons and illustrations are wildly popular. Framed and displayed tastefully, comic art and art toys can add visual interest and beauty to your home without looking child-like.
Shown above from left to right:
1. Bear Giraffe Tea Party, $40.00 by Julie West
2. Baby Chewy, $(Contact for pricing) by Bobby Chiu of Imaginism
3. Five Past Nine, $(Contact for pricing) by Kei Acedera of Imaginism
4. Little Red Riding Wolf, $40.00 from Joey Chou
5. The Middletons Plate Set, $40.00 from Poketo
• Retro Marvel Comics Wall Murals
• Batman Fights Exacto in New Architecture-Themed Comic
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Booze Bust: Can Exercise and Alcohol Go Hand in Hand?
By Collette DeBenedetto
Summer (aka drinking) season is upon us—sun, fun, barbecues, and brewskis with your broskis. Ah, the good life. But with shirts off, where are you going to hide the burgers and beer? You wouldn't think of telling your buddies that you're passing up the booze to watch your weight because, let's be honest, you were Spring Break King of '93 and you have a reputation to uphold. How do you keep the six-pack, while still having fun? It's all about balance. You don't have to say no to all of the goodies, but you do need to make conscious choices to keep your days healthy. I would not recommend going cold turkey. This is not a "diet" or practice in social suicide; rather, this is a lifestyle change.
Evil spirits abound . . .
Just because you're logging hours on the treadmill and embarrassing Arnold in the weight room doesn't mean you can put the cast of Jersey Shore to shame in the bar and not have consequences. One does not cancel the other. There are some major side effects, including packed-on fat, slower recovery, and disrupted sleep, to name a few. It's common knowledge that alcohol is a powerful diuretic and can cause major electrolyte imbalances, which puts you at a much higher risk for musculoskeletal injuries and brain impairment. Other effects include altered reaction time, decreased testosterone levels, and sleep disturbance. Furthermore, alcohol is stored as fat in your body and destroys amino acids. When you've had one too many drinks, your body's glycolysis process becomes impaired. This means your body begins to produce lactic acid, causing a decline in energy, as well as decreased muscle recovery, and increased soreness.
In 2010, the University of Houston created a 3-week experiment on alcohol and exercise using rats. The scientists took a group of alcohol-loving rats and made half of them use running wheels while the other half stayed sedentary. Once the scientists took away the wheels, the active rats drank more alcohol than the sedentary rats. J. Leigh Leasure, PhD, told Fitbie that "it's possible that exercise could cause cross-tolerance to alcohol meaning, it may make alcohol less rewarding, so people would therefore drink more of it in order to get its feel-good effects." So the more curls you tackle in Back & Biceps may just have you wanting more 12-ounce curls on the weekend.
And whatever you do, don't pop a cold one post-exercise. When you work out, your blood sugar naturally drops. After you're finished, your body focuses on replacing your glycogen stores. If you consume alcohol post-workout, your glycogen stores will not be replaced since your body will be busy metabolizing alcohol, causing your blood sugar levels to stay at an unhealthy level. It's important to first replenish with a proper recovery drink post-workout, or alternative post-workout snack.
. . . And yet, we raise our glasses.
Regardless of these issues, most people reading this will still hoist a tankard this coming weekend. You can drink alcohol, have a social life, and still be healthy. Yes, I dared to say it. I promise. You do have to make choices and moderate those choices because after all, alcohol is made up of calories. And the calories usually don't stop at the alcohol. Think of the sugary mixers and the post-bar grub. How many times has eating cheese fries with gravy from a diner in North Jersey at 3 AM seemed like a "great idea"? The keys are in choices and in moderation.
Once you're at the barbecue or bar of choice, which drink do you choose? Let's take a look at your best bets from a caloric standpoint:
- Hard alcohol. Most distilled spirits have under 100 calories and limited carbohydrates in their 1.5 ounce serving size. If you can stick to hard alcohol with a 0-calorie mixer, your waistline will thank you. We recommend water or club soda. You can also use diet sodas or juices, but then you're getting into artificial sweetener territory. Proceed at your own peril.
- Wine (red/white/sparkling). A 5-ounce serving of wine will pack in about 100 calories. But be wary here. Many restaurants will pour larger servings.
- Light Beer. Light beers have limited calories and carbohydrates, which makes them a great choice for the calorie conscious. Look for brands that have under 100 calories in a 12-ounce serving.
When looking at what to stay away from, try to nix mixed drinks and full-calorie beers—although if you're not counting calories, full-calorie, craft-brewed beers are your best bet from a holistic perspective, in that they're made from naturally healthy ingredients and free of additives, fillers, and other chemicals. Mixed drinks are packed with syrups, sugars, and sodas that can easily add in hundreds of calories to your cocktail. And no, it's not healthy even if the mixer is made from fruit. That fruit is high in sugar! They may look and taste sweet, but mixed drinks can wreak havoc on your body. Fruit by itself is great for you, but I don't think the bartender at Joe Shmo's pub down the street is grating coconut and chopping up pineapple . . . he's probably mixing canned fruit juice. The reason why fruit by itself is good for you is because it packs FIBER with it, which helps slow the digestion and absorption of the fructose, or sugar. Fruit juices have all the sugar, but none of the fiber, leaving your insulin response to skyrocket and fall. Furthermore, sugar masks the taste of alcohol and you may not realize how much alcohol you're consuming.
When imbibing, try to alternate between alcoholic beverage and water. This will aid the absorption process; keep you hydrated; and help you slow down, keeping your alcohol intake to a moderate level. Plus, when your buddies are on drink number four, you'll only be on drink number two. At that point, they may be too drunk to notice or care that you're not drinking alcohol! If you want to look like you're still drinking, one of my favorite tricks is to just get a club soda or diet soda and garnish with lemon or lime. It gives the appearance that you're drinking so you won't have to explain yourself to anyone.
If you overdo it, that's okay. Overdoing it is not an excuse to jump into a downward spiral. It's an opportunity to recognize that you didn't like the outcome of something and you can change it moving forward. Perhaps, waking up in Tijuana after a night of too much tequila doesn't feel or look so good. Your body will remind you of that in the days following. Moving forward, recognize you may need to balance and make different choices in the future.
So how much is too much? The National Health Service of the UK recommends that men should limit their intake to 3 to 4 units a day (that's about 2 to 3 standard drinks here in the States) while women should limit their drinks to no more than 2 to 3 units a day (1 or 2 drinks). You can still lift weights and drink beer too, just don't think you'll be able to drink scotch like Ron Burgundy at night and train like Rocky the next day at the gym.
Avoid the bloat. There are times when we can't avoid a bit of bloating, especially for women, but at every other time of the month, we do have a choice. Avoiding alcohol can make the difference between a flat tummy and the morning-after belly. Food that's high in sodium, like chips, pretzels, soy sauce, prepackaged soups, and pizza, can make us retain water and never want to take our sarongs off. Eating large portions of food, as opposed to small meals throughout the day, can also make our waistline look bigger. If you're going to strut your stuff down the beach, try eating a bunch of meals consisting of lean protein, fruits, and vegetables, no larger than the size of your fist. It's the perfect size for your body to assimilate without overwhelming your stomach.
5 Ways to Defeat Skinny Fat
Take better care of yourself — no matter what you weigh.
- Get regular preventive health care — and know your numbers.
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat smart. Go big on vegetables, fruits, and whole grains — and easy on red meat, fats, refined grains, and sweets.
- Learn positive ways of coping with stress.
- Gather support for your healthy lifestyle by hanging out with healthy people.
by Beth Shepard, M.S., ACE-CPT, ACSM-RCEP, Wellcoaches Certified Wellness Coach
Most people know that being overweight or obese increases your risk of serious health problems — it's old news. If your body mass index (BMI) is within a normal range, you probably think you're off the hook, even if you don't exercise or eat right.
Think again. More than a decade of clinical research shows that many people are skinny fat, a popular buzzword describing men and women who appear healthy and fit on the outside. Many of these unsuspecting people have healthy BMIs, but are normal-weight obese; they're over-fat and at risk for developing obesity-related illnesses like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and more. What about you?
BMI vs. Body Fat Percent
Body mass index is a number used by health professionals to assess whether or not your weight is in a normal range based on your height. But a normal BMI of 18.5–24.9 offers a weight range of about 35-40 pounds — you could be at either end of the range, or somewhere in the middle, and still be considered normal. It doesn't account for body composition — fat or lean percent — and it's not accurate for heavily muscled or pregnant individuals. In essence, it's an imperfect measurement that offers a quick and easy, best-guess approach for assessing weight-related health risk.
In contrast, body fat percent offers an entirely different picture — it's a measurement that reveals whether or not you're carrying too much fat weight, regardless of the number on the scale.
The Big Deal
The concept of skinny fat is getting a lot of attention because we all know people who seem genetically blessed — maintaining a healthy weight without exercising or watching what they eat. But weight isn't the only thing that matters. Studies show that whatever you weigh, poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle elevate your health risks. Check out these research highlights related to the skinny fat concept:
- A recent study found 29% of subjects classified as lean and 80% of subjects classified as overweight via the BMI method fell within the obese category when body fat percentage was measured. Compared to subjects with normal body fat percentage, these individuals also had higher levels of cardiometabolic risk factors such as C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.
- Another study of BMI-assessed normal-weight subjects found abnormal metabolic profiles associated with obesity, including elevated triglycerides, glucose, and C-reactive protein; low HDL cholesterol, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. Subjects with higher body fat percentages were most likely to have abnormal metabolic profiles, despite having a normal BMI.
Its true – big things do come in small packages. Chia seeds are edible seeds rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s that contain 2.6 g of ALA (alpha-linolenicacid) in only 1/2 a tablespoon. As if that that wasn't enough, Tiffani Bachus, RD, creator of Total Balanced Body, LLC, shares that they're a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps support digestive function and acts as a natural detoxifying agent. Talk about packing a punch!
Ways to Enjoy:
So how can you enjoy these tasty little treats? For a new twist on toast and jam for breakfast, try Bachus' "Banana Jam" recipe.
- 1/2 tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 oz water
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 tsp. honey
- Cinnamon to taste
- Combine chia seeds with water in a bowl. Wisk vigorously for 30 seconds and set aside for 20 minutes until a gel is formed
- Mash the bananas with a fork. Add the honey and cinnamon and mix together
- Combine gel chia seeds with the mashed bananas
- Can be served on top of toast as a "jam"
Refrigerate the remaining chia gel. Use within 2 weeks.
If you ever get frustrated with your rate of progress (and who doesn't), just remember; success is always guaranteed to the persistent. Nothing in the world can stop someone who knows what they want and is willing to continue paying the price until they get it. It just takes time.
Become the architect and builder of your own dream body. You WILL build the body you want eventually if you're patient enough and you refuse to quit. And set your goals HIGH! Create a fantastic blueprint. Michelangelo said, 'The greatest danger is not that we set our goals too high and miss them, the greatest danger is that we set our goals too low and we reach them.'
Fitness Tip: Stand and Sit Up Straight - No slouching on the cardio equipment please! Stand up straight, hold your head up high, and get more out of your cardio workouts! Standing upright and supporting your own bodyweight uses the stabilizing muscles of the torso. The more muscles you use during any exercise, the more fat burning your body can do!
Fitness Tip: One Size Does not Fit All - Don't forget that weight training machines are designed to fit all different shapes and sizes. Make sure you take the time to adjust each weight machine to fit your body height and dimension. A few extra moments will reduce your risk of injury and make the exercise more effective.
Exercising While Your Pregnant
A Pregnancy Fitness Guide
Exercising While Your Pregnant - A Pregnancy Fitness Guide
There was a time when exercise during pregnancy was discouraged-but not anymore! Times have changed and we've gotten smarter about women's health. Most experts now encourage exercise during pregnancy.
In 2002, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists began recommending that pregnant women should exercise moderately for 30 minutes most days, if not every day (unless there are medical reasons prohibiting it).
Exercise benefits mom by:
- Improving muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness
- Reducing the risk of developing gestational diabetes
- Preventing excess weight gain
- Improving sleep patterns
- Preparing you to hold and carry your growing child
- Improving appearance and posture
- Promoting circulation and stimulating the digestive processes (which help prevent hemorrhoids, constipation, varicose veins, leg cramps and swelling in the ankles)
- Alleviating some of the discomforts of pregnancy, such as lower back pain
- Strengthening the muscles needed for labor and delivery, which can ease delivery and labor time
Exercise benefits baby by:
- Preparing the fetus to transition to the non-maternal environment
- Increasing placental efficiency for blood circulation, which supplies oxygen and nutrients to fetus
- Decreasing fetal fat without decreasing overall growth of the fetus
- Increasing newborn's readiness to self-calm and self-quiet
- Increasing fetal movement, which possibly helps develop oral language skills by age 5
The exercises you can do during pregnancy depend on two things: your current health and how active you were before you became pregnant. If you were not active before, don't use pregnancy as the time to begin a strenuous fitness regime; if you did exercise before pregnancy, you can continue your program with some slight modifications.
Before you begin (or continue) any exercise program, discuss it with your healthcare provider. Together, the two of you can plan an exercise program that is consistent with your current level of fitness and health conditions. It is mandatory that you consult a doctor first, especially if you have any of these conditions:
- Anemia
- Heart Problems
- Asthma or chronic lung problems
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Thyroid Problems
- Seizures
- Extremely over or under weight
- Muscle or joint problems
- History of spontaneous miscarriages
- Repeated C Sections
- History of previous premature labors
- Carrying multiples (e.g., twins, triplets)
- Incompetent cervix
- Persistent bleeding
- A previously sedentary lifestyle
NOTE: If you experience problems such as bleeding, premature labor, dizziness, severe abdominal pain, or feeling unusually tired, during or after exercise, you should stop immediately and contact your healthcare provider before continuing.
You've been here before.
You told your friends that you were going to lose weight last year...only to fall off the wagon two weeks later and give up.
You managed to successfully fit into those old pair of pants back in January...before getting sick.
You won that weight loss competition at work...and immediately put all of the weight back on.
You started a blog to track your progress...and then gave up after two weeks.
You went to the gym for a whole month straight...before things at work got busy.
You've told yourself dozens of times before that "this time its going to be different" ...before doing things the same way as before and getting the same results.
No more.
This time, it really IS different.
This time, you've identified your kryptonite and know how to avoid it.
This time, you've identified how to build systems and remove emotion from the equation.
This time, you've built your support team.
This time, you've finally learned how to eat right and not let drinking stand in the way.
This time, you've decided to put your money where your mouth is, like Saint.
This time, you've stopped collecting underpants and put your focus on phase two.
This time, you've learned how to track your progress.
This time, you've finally realized that "eventually" never happens.
This time, you've finally realized that the ONLY person who believes your excuses is you.
Prove them wrongWhen you tell your friends you're going to get in shape, they might say "good for you" while secretly doubting you.
And who can blame them? You've been here before.
Prove them wrong.
And while you're at it, prove that little voice in your head that says "you can't do this" WRONG too.
Every single day, quietly "go to work" and get a little bit better.
Be thankful for all of the times you've failed before.
They got you where you are today.
And today's a brand new freaking day.
This time, it's different.
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DURHAM, N.H. - Jenn Wakefield (Pickering, Ontario) recorded two goals, including the game-winner, and three assists and Kacey Bellamy (Westfield, Mass.) tallied four assists to lead the eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire women's ice hockey team to Friday night's 8-3 victory against seventh-ranked Dartmouth College in non-conference action at the Whittemore Center.
UNH improved to 10-5-5 and Dartmouth, which entered the game with a four-game winning streak, fell to 12-6-2. The teams combined to go 7-for-9 on the power play, and that included a 5 of 7 mark for the Wildcats.
Wakefield recorded a career-high five points with a new personal best in assists; the two goals tied her career high. For Bellamy, both the four assists and points are career highs. Kelly Paton (Woodstock, Ontario) tallied two goals and an assist to equal her personal best of three points.
Sam Faber (Mt. Sinai, N.Y.; three assists), Micaela Long (South Boston, Mass.; goal, assist) and Angela Taylor (Paisley, Scotland; two assists) were the other Wildcats with multiple points. Courtney Birchard (Mississauga, Ontario), Maggie Joyce (Hudson, Ohio) and Courtney Sheary (Melrose, Mass.) netted UNH's other goals.
UNH goaltender Kayley Herman (Weyburn, Saskatchewan) finished with 25 saves, including 11 in the third period. DC counterpart Carli Clemis stopped 16 shots.
Sheary scored in the first period - both of her career goals have been vs. the Big Green at the Whittemore Center - to give the 'Cats a 1-0 lead at 9:35. Taylor won the puck behind the net and slid a pass through traffic. Sheary advanced from the blue line to open ice and wristed a shot inside the left post.
New Hampshire extended it lead to 4-0 with three goals in less than six minutes. Birchard began the flurry at 6:33 when Faber kept the puck in the zone at the left point, moved the puck to Wakefield in the far circle and cut to the slot. Wakefield's return pass deflected off Faber to the left of the slot. Birchard charged from the blue line to the open space and shot the puck into the open left side of the net.
Paton, with the assistance of Wakefield and Bellamy, netted a power-play goal at 9:46. The Wildcats' power play struck again at 12:14 when Bellamy's pass from the right dashers found Wakefield unmarked at the left post; Paton was also credited with an assist on the play, which gave UNH a 4-0 advantage.
Dartmouth stormed back with goals 18 seconds apart. Sarah Parsons (two goals) scored off her own rebound at the left post at 15:59; Shannon Bowman, with the initial shot on goal from the slot, and Maggie Kennedy set up that power-play tally. The visitors pulled within 4-2 when the puck escaped Herman's control on Sarah Toupal's shot and Kelly Foley tapped the puck across the goal line.
UNH responded with goals at 18:39 and 19:32 to take a 6-2 lead into the second intermission. Long score the team's third power-play goal of the night with the assistance of Faber and Raylen Dziengelewski (Southwick, Mass.), then Wakefield completed a tic-tac-toe play from Bellamy and Taylor.
Early in the third period, Bowman was denied twice by Herman at the left post. But the 'Cats regained momentum and extended the margin to 7-2 at 6:33 on Joyce's power-play goal from a scrum in front of the net; Long and Faber were credited with assists.
Parsons made the score 7-3 with her second power-play tally of the night at 9:12. Julia Bronson's initial shot from the right point sailed wide of the cage, but the rebound caromed out to the left post and Parsons deposited the puck into the net.
Paton, with the help of Wakefield and Bellamy, capped the scoring with a 5-on-3 power-play goal at 16:24.
New Hampshire returns to action Jan. 18 (2 p.m.) at Northeastern University. The Wildcats' next home game is Jan. 23 (7 p.m.) vs. Maine. Tickets for that game are available at the Whittemore Center Box Office, through TicketMaster and online at www.unhwildcats.com.


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What I've been up to
Hey there. So it's been about four years since I wrote anything solid here. During that time I've been doing a lot of things, some of which might be interesting to you, the fun-filled people out there on the Internet.
Finished my Degree
Late 2010 I completed my Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship). This was without doubt one of the most frustrating things I have ever done in my life, but also the most rewarding. The night I went up and collected my certificate, I had a feeling and expression of excitement and happiness of completion of something hard. I had never experienced that before. All the hard work made that moment worth it, and looking back, I got a lot of value from my degree. The content itself was not the most important thing, but the connections I made, the books I was referred to and the teachers I had made some of these times really priceless and valuable.
I spent four years working as a consultant before stepping back into active management earlier this year. I learned a lot of knowledge and skills being a consultant, and I couldn't say that I wouldn't do it again in the future. I can say however that I am grateful to be back in an active management position, one where I have a greater impact on the business results. I see massive value in coaching and advisory services, it's more a matter of how these services are delivered that I question nowadays.
Religious Roots
About two and a half years ago I was having dinner with a few friends, and I was very skeptical about the religion in which I was brought up, Christianity. Cleaning up post dinner I remember asking one of my mates who was really devout, "How do you know the Bible is true anyway?" His response was, "Oh, I just take the Bible as truth and everything has to conform with that." Despite the simplicity of the answer, I left that night determined that in order to continue to profess any level of allegiance to Christianity I needed to at least know what the Bible said. It took me about 14/15 months to read through the whole thing (not including the Apocrypha contained in the Catholic Bible, which I still have to finish reading one day). During this time I learned the following important lessons:
- If you are going to read the Bible, I found reading plans didn't work for me as I constantly feel behind the daily commitment required. Whilst disciplined, I didn't read it every day. Instead, I did a cover to cover read, taking a minimum of one or two chapters at a time.
- Most people that belong to a religion have never read their own religious book in its entirety, and consequently can only tell you what they believe not what their religion actually teaches. These beliefs are often subjective, and not congruent with the teachings of their own religion. Consequently, you are more often than not getting opinions when you start asking questions beyond the fundamentals. Note: I have been and am as guilty as anyone else in this matter.
- By reading the book, you are often able to refute a number of these beliefs, as many are clearly contradictory to the plain teaching of the books themselves. That doesn't mean you should argue with others, but rather than you can formulate your own opinions on the matter.
- The default position historically in Christianity appears to be Catholicism. Most other churches don't use the word Catholic positively anymore, but history shows that most churches not Catholic try to justify why they are Catholic, at least in the early stages. Catholic by definition means 'universal'. The reformation, which occurred in the 16th and 17th Centuries has led to many of the churches that exist today, and they are known Protestant (Protest-ant) churches or denominations, meaning they are protesting against the Catholic church for some reason. This is important to note when studying history.
- I have found the arguments on both sides of various debates compelling, and have often taken one over the other. However, to quote the Bible, 'The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him' (Proverbs 18:17). The wisest thing a person can do is to listen to both sides with as little bias as possible and reserve judgment. Then, one has to make a decision based on the cases presented. This relatively simple logic led me to withdraw from further studies in this field, as I found a number of people who couldn't clearly articulate the views they were opposing, but instead were presenting a 'straw-man' of the opposition's arguments.
- One needs to be wiser than myself in investing time into the religious space. It can become all consuming and can cause one to continue on an endless quest of searching, resulting in analysis paralysis. I think the 80/20 principle is of great use here - read the 20% of books that are most recommended by leaders (not peers) in the field, listen to the 20% who are the most devout, etc. The exception to this would be if it is your career.
- A saying I heard recently not related to religion but interesting all the same and applicable here was, 'A leader doesn't know all the answers. Their job is to ask the right questions.'
Consulting allowed me to visit Canberra for the first time in about ten years, and also allowed me to visit Perth a number of times when I had never been there before. The latter is a beautiful place that I would like to visit for a holiday on some occasion. I would still like to do some overseas travel in the future. Jerusalem and Rome are of particular interest to me, as is England.
- I had a relationship that lasted nearly three years come to and end. I also learned there were parts of my character I was not prepared to compromise on, and some that I didn't compromise on that I probably could have. In any case, things worked out for the best. I'm am now back with the girl I dated prior to this three year relationship, and things are going really well. This new (or old) relationship has taught me the importance of investing time, money and effort into people, even when you think it is not noticed. I never thought we would have established communication again after all this time, but my attempts made during the interim period were noted and appreciated when we did finally reconnect.
- Another important point; love people unconditionally. Anyone can like the people that like them, it is loving the people that don't love you or respect you that truly shapes your character more than anything else. In some sense, a conditional love is no love at all.
After much pressure from many people, I tried the online dating thing. I got a number of dates out of it, but it never really did much for me, other than cost me time and money. I did however learn a lot about people in the process. I would strongly suggest approaching people in person. It is far more likely that a person already within your circle of influence will be an option for a long-term relationship than someone online. Note: success online does depend on your goals to some extent.
Plans & Expectations
When I was younger I thought I would be a lot further along in life than I am now. The scary thought is that in some ways my little sister has beaten me to many of the milestones of life. This was the price I paid for obtaining a degree, and whilst I am starting to reap the benefits now, I am aware that this came at a cost in the short-term.
During the last few years I have had years where I planned and years where I didn't. I don't think I ever fully achieved my plans, but I know that in the years I have had a plan I have been more successful and have accomplished more than in the years I didn't have a plan. The two takeaways: Have a five-year plan (I used the template from Neil Strauss for this) and find people that will support and push you to achieve your goals. Being around complacent people begets complacent thinking.
- Mental: I've been through some tough spots over the last few years. Having had depression when I was younger, I have learned that mental health is very important to succeeding in life. Mental health tends to be connected in some sense to our physical health, so it is important to manage the two appropriately.
- Physical: I've signed up for the gym a few times now and have recently done so again. I also signed up for karate for a quarter, but am finding I just don't have the time to do both. Reviewing my five-year plan, my focus was on getting super fit not achieving a black belt, so I'll be investing future resources in this area into personal training, diet and time in the gym rather than karate classes. It's not that the latter couldn't make me achieve my goals, its just that I tailored a plan around gym and need to stick to my original plans. Further proof of this: my time and flexibility have reduced since I started karate, as it is set times a week that I cannot reschedule around other priorities in my life. I have found however that because the gym is open 24/7 it provides a better solution for my lifestyle. On another note, I have in the last month or so struggled to sleep, especially after years of running on less than 8 hours of sleep a night. Time to start playing catch up.
- Spiritual: I've taken a step back in this space. It is still an interest, but I don't want it to become all consuming, which it had done in the past to the neglect of my physical and mental health. Maintaining balance is important.
- Intellectual: I've continued to read books and sharpen the saw, but I intend to devote more time to reading for work in the months ahead rather than for spiritual reasons.
- Social: Some social circles are uplifting, and some are draining. And depending on my mood and where I am at in life, I can find various circles to be either. Nevertheless, having a good social circle is important to good health, and I intend to continue investing in this area of my life in the future. We tend to value our relationships more when we invest into them, and I have found that continual investment over time begins to reap a mutually beneficial relationship with most parties.
- Read: The Bible, The Pilgrim's Progress and the Confessions of Saint Augustine. These were probably the more valuable reads from my religious studies, along with the Book of Concord (which contains the Lutheran Church's documents) for historical background regarding the break from the Catholic Church.
- Reading: The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, and the first Jack Reacher book by Lee Childs
- Still to Read: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larrson, Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury,
- Californication: Probably the only series that has captivated me for a long time. I recently saw some of this on my girlfriend's TV (I don't have foxtel) for the first time since seeing an episode or two in 2008. I subsequently went out and bought the whole series. I'm about halfway through and find it fascinating! There is much that is wrong and inappropriate with the series, but it strikes a cord with me in a number of ways. This series paints quite well what it's is like for an artist that is struggling. It also shows the complications of relationships and the things that tend to make them more problematic. In any event, I think this is worth a look for most adults (not suitable for children).
Personal Finances
I still believe the most important thing a person can do in this space is create an emergency fund. This allows you the ability to have fund that prevent you from getting in debt. I have setup my finances on virtual autopilot now and things are starting to work better after a backward step in income whilst self-employed.
Being an Uncle
My sister had her first child about a year ago. Being an uncle has been a true blessing in my life, and it is great to be able to invest in another person from the future generations. For a long time I didn't want children of my own, but being an uncle has really helped to change my perspective on that. All things in good time though.


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Every year the city of Dodge City accepts applications to fill positions on a number of advisory boards and commissions.
Every year the city of Dodge City accepts applications to fill positions on a number of advisory boards and commissions. "The boards and commissions serve to make city government reflective of the attitudes and beliefs of its residents," said Jane Longmeyer, director of public information for the city. Application forms, which are available at City Hall and online at www.dodgecity.org/index.aspx?nid=82, are due before noon Jan. 29. The following boards and commissions have openings: Airport Advisory Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Community Facilities Advisory Board, Dodge City Zoning Board, Golf Advisory Board, Historic Landmark Commission, Housing Authority Board, Library Board, Recycling Advisory Board, Shade Tree Commission, St. Mary of the Plains Advisory Committee and Santa Fe Trails Community Advisory Board. There are currently no positions open on the Building Board of Appeals and the Park & Recreation Advisory Board, but applications from interested citizens will be accepted in the event of a vacancy during the year. Applications for the Convention & Visitors Bureau will be accepted to fill positions in the hospitality, attraction and at-large categories. Applications are available at City Hall, 806 N. Second Ave., or by calling 225-8100. Information about the boards and commissions, as well as an on-line application, can be viewed at www.dodgecity.org. Completed applications should be sent to the city manager, PO Box 880, Dodge City or by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. Questions regarding the boards/commissions can be directed to Longmeyer at 225-8100. Appointments will be made at the Feb. 4 city commission meeting. Here is a brief description of each board and their meeting schedule: -The Airport Advisory Board makes recommendations to the city commissioners regarding future development plans, operational needs and promotional activities at the airport. The seven-member board is facilitated by Mike Klein, Dodge City Regional Airport manager. -The Board of Zoning Appeals has the primary duty of granting relief from technical requirements of zoning regulations. The five-member board meets monthly as needed, facilitated by Dennis Veatch, Planning and Zoning. -The Community Facilities Advisory Board, known as CFAB, was created to oversee the "Why Not Dodge?" projects. The committee consists of one county commissioner, one city commissioner, four at-large members from the community and the chairperson of the board of directors of the Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation. The county administrator and the city administrator also meet with the committee as does the city's project development coordinator. -The Zoning Board prepares, administers and enforces zoning and subdivision regulations for the city. The five-member board meets as needed on the third Tuesday of each month to conduct public hearings on changes to the zoning ordinance and plans for future growth of the community. Veatch serves as the staff representative. - The Golf Advisory Board is responsible for developing and reviewing operational policies for the Mariah Hills golf course. The five-member board meets at 4 p.m. the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from March through October and every other month November through March. Paul Lewis, Parks and Recreation director, serves as staff representative. -The Historic Landmark Commission recommends to the city commission local landmark designations following research regarding historical and architectural significance of each site. The commission also reviews proposed changes to properties listed on the local register to ensure historical integrity remains in place during renovations. The seven-member commission meets quarterly on the first Tuesday of the month. Veatch serves as staff representative. -The Housing Authority Board is responsible for administration of public housing in the community. The five-member board meets at 5:30 p.m. monthly on the 3rd Tuesday. -The Library Board is responsible for the sound fiscal management of the library, establishment of the philosophical direction of library services and programming and all legal and ethical aspects of the library's operation. The seven-member board meets at 4 p.m. the 4th Tuesday of every month. Cathy Reeves, director of the library, serves as staff liaison. -The Recycling Advisory Board is responsible for development and monitoring of recycling and refuse programs, keeping up to date on legislation, organizing volunteer programs, monitoring city performance under Keep America Beautiful guidelines and making an annual report to the commission. The seven-member board meets at 5:15 p.m. every 4th Monday and is coordinated by Corey Keller, Parks and Recreation. -The Shade Tree Commission is responsible for developing, updating and administering a plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks and other public areas. The seven-member commission meets at 4:30 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of every month. Lewis is staff representative. - Saint Mary of the Plains Advisory Board provides advice and counsel to the commissioners concerning the support, operation and maintenance of the former St. Mary of the Plains college campus and facilities. The Five-member board meets at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the even months. Lewis is staff representative. -The Santa Fe Trails Community Corrections Advisory Board consists of representatives from law enforcement, prosecution, the judiciary, education, corrections, ethnic minorities, social services and the general public. - The Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board consists of members in three groups: hospitality, attractions and at-large. Hospitality members are generally hotel/motel owners or restaurant owners. Attractions, such as Boot Hill Museum, the Depot Theater Company, or Roundup Rodeo may nominate members. "We have one opening in each category this year," said Jan Stevens, director of the CVB. "We try to get a wide variety of people so we'll get a well-balanced set of perspectives and new ideas," she said.


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Cisco Safe Harbor Testing for Financial Enterprise Customers, Release 12.1(8b)E11
Cisco Safe Harbor Testing for Financial Enterprise Customers, Release 12.1(8b)E11
Version History
Version Number Date Notes
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Executive Summary
Cisco Safe Harbor is an initiative, the goal of which is customer success through improved quality. Safe Harbor delivers Catalyst 6500 switch customers with a certified Cisco OS version of choice for critical deployment. Safe Harbor certified code has shortened customer deployment times while increasing their overall network stability.
Safe Harbor subjects targeted releases (deployed in topologies consistent with those of identified customers) to complex levels of testing. The program offers additional benefit by serving as the conduit through which customer information can influence Cisco premier testing.
The Cisco nEverest program is a similar initiative that leverages Safe Harbor test results and expands it concept into other vertical market platforms.
Cisco Safe Harbor Testing for Financial Enterprise Customers, Release 12.1(8b)E11 provides a summary of the system-level and reliability testing completed for the specified release. If you would like to see the contents of this document and you are a Cisco customer, it is available at the following URL:
If you are a Cisco employee and would like to see supplementary information related to this testing, please go to the documentation page of the nEverest website and select the appropriate Safe Harbor release under the Enterprise Financial profile. The nEverest website can be found in CEC by searching on the term "nEverest."
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I came across the headline "Nostalgia is Key to Happiness" in an article in "Psychologies Magazine" for August 2011.
How often have you been faced with the comment that, as a family historian, you spend too much time in the past?
Ryan Howell of San Francisco University is author of new research which asserts that "people are happy with their lives because they tend to hold a positive, nostalgic view of the past. ......We can all own a pair of rose tinted glasses and look back on our past with fondness and affection."
I know what he means! I have particularly enjoyed writing posts for the "52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy and History" series and had much pleasure in recalling aspects of my childhood and appreciating the legacy left by my mother, father and aunt.
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This time Denis Nizhegorodov did remember the finish.
The Russian punched the air and draped himself in a flag at the end of the 50km to enjoy a win in stark contrast to his haggard features as he limped to Olympic silver in 2004. Then the 25-year-old recovered came round in a medical tent to ask what the result had been.
In La Coruña there was little doubt from just short of 20km when the man with the best ever time broke away from all opposition.
His 3:35:29 in 2004 hasn't been ratified as a World record, but his time here was the 12th fastest of all time. His only danger was the DQ board as he walked a thin line between gold and gone after registering a second card at 30k. Mercifully, his effort to create a five-minute gap at one point also slowed him down, but not enough to deny him a World Cup record by 1:22.
"I remember Athens very well but also knew I needed to take risks. I was afraid I might damage the team' chances with a third card, but I did not change my tactics, I wanted to win and I was not going to hide from the judges," said the winner
Behind him Norwegian Trond Nymark bettered his PB by nearly three minutes to take an unexpected second. It was due reward for a conservative start, backed up by gradual progress after fourth in last year's World Championships. "I knew I could make the top three, but the first 20km was difficult," commented a delighted Nymark. "I then took a chance and accelerated. By 20/25km I was on edge, I knew I would either tip over or find my flow and I found my flow. I knew I could do well as the times I've achieved during my training have spoken for themselves. This race tells me I can win major events in the future."
Third went to another Russian, Yuriy Andronov, but world champion Sergey Kirdyapkin was reduced to a painful crawl in a brave but futile attempt to keep his country's medal chances alive. I did not feel comfortable at the beginning of the race and my form was not perfect but I am satisfied with the results," commented the bronze medallist. "Sergey Kirdyapkin did a great job, he saved the team. Denis (Nizhegorodov) encouraged Sergey as I did, but in the end I needed help myself."
The early pace was reasonably comfortable by world standards, which is why a group of 11 were able to motor through 5km without breaking sweat. There was little change at 10km reached in 45:29 for the leaders. However, any thoughts this was a Sunday stroll was dispelled after 19km when Nizhegorodov upped a gear and took only Chaohong Yu along for company.
The other Chinese/Russian pair of Kirdyapin and Chengliang Zhao held off and quickly dropped back 25 seconds.
The group behind them had a slightly more cosmopolitan look with Nymark, and Spaniard Mikel Odrizola mixing it up with another batch of Russians and Chinese.
By the time the Nizhegorodov reached half-way, the jeep carrying the film crew had to move up a gear as well. The average for the five kilometres between 20 and 25 moved down from 4:12 to a telling 4:06.
Five kilometres after that, Nizhegorodov was on his own and shot through 30k in 2:10:13. Yu was 1:16 back and Kanaykin, living dangerously on two red cards, had moved past teammate Kirdyapkin. That all changed 2km later when unwisely Kanaykin went even faster and picked up the dreaded third card. It was the second World Cup in a row the 21-year-old, with a world fastest 30km to his credit, has seen the red disc. Two years ago in Naumburg, he was a street ahead in the junior 10k and fate still prevented him from finishing the race.
Zhao was starting to wane by the time the race entered the final 10km. Not only had the Chinese also seen two cards on the board opposite his name, but Nymark had sped past him as they crossed the start line for the 20th time.
Nizhegorodov went through a bad patch – if it can be called that – when his kilometre average increased by 20 seconds for 4km.
Nobody was going any faster though, but the team race was changing all the time.
Spain eventually reigned for the second day running as Odrizola was backed up by former champion Jesus Angel Garcia and Jose Cambil Alejandro to bring more joy for home spectators. Poland's silver was also a triumph of tactics over torrid pace as they eased past China by a single point.
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Giovanni,I will let everyone know what I find out. However, I suspect that the quantities will be large, particularly for the Ezzo brand. When I went to the Ezzo website, all I saw was slices, not sticks. Since they don't sell at the retail level, I can't imagine their packing the pepperoni in small packages. The Margherita pepperoni, however, is sold in stick form. It is also sold in slices, in large packages, judging from the product list. When I spoke to the gal at Ezzo the other day, she said that they don't sell to the big pizza outfits, like Domino's or Pizza Hut. She said they were a small company. So it is unlikely that you can go to one of the big guys to buy a pound or so of the pepperoni slices. I'm guessing that the big pizza companies buy from Hormel, Cudahy and maybe a few mid-sized companies that can supply in volume and with consistent quality. Peter
I happened to remember another very good brand of pepperoni--one that I used many times on pizzas while I was in the Northeast part of the country. It is called Margherita. Until I did some online searching today, I didn't know that the Margherita pepperoni is made by Patrick Cudahy, one of the better known suppliers to professional pizza makers. The Margherita pepperoni comes in stick form, in regular and spicy (hot). I know for certain that it is available in retail outlets in the Northeast part of the country, and I suspect that it is offered elsewhere also. I have also seen it offered at several places over the Internet.


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Because what else beats a nice cup of coffee and studying mathematical proofs?
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"Because what else beats a nice cup of coffee and studying mathematical proofs"
A glass of jack and studying chemistry! lol
Haha can I use being only 20 and wanting to get my math minor (apart from a chemistry major) as an excuse?
Ahhh fellow Chemist! Well in that case sure :)
I just updated my profile with that. Chem major with math/bio minors and loose programming and engineering knowledge, because one field just is NOT enough.
Wow that is impressive. Study hard!
And always remember:
"math, science and chemistry, unraveling the mysteries, it all started with the Big Bang. BANG!" lol
YES!! You, I like you hahha
A very nice, short and interesting philosophical book about Habit forming etc that I read this year was "On Habit" by Clare Carlisle. It does a quick study of Habit forming and avoiding through the lenses of evolution, culture, psychology, modern technology, philosophy etc. One of the more interesting arguments is that many modern forces have pushed us into habit forming overdrive. Nice read if you have the time.
That sounds absolutely fascinating, I'll try to get my hands on it. If I'm going to procrastinate with homework I might as well do something productive with my time (completely weird, I know)
Mmm, math and coffee does sound delicious. Physics major here, but out of school and not currently in a physics field, so it's been entirely too long since I used that side of my brain. I hope it still works...


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May 10, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiGrace Williams wasn't the only happy bicyclist who participated in National Bike to School Day yesterday. From coast to coast, thousands of kids pedaled to class making the first ever event a huge success.
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May 9, 2012by ScottI skipped the Capitol Hill press conference this morning to participate in the Takoma Park, Maryland, bike to school day with my daughter, Grace.
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130th Annual Baldwin Oratorical Contest To Be Held February 17by Karen Handley • February 5, 2004 Share:
Crawfordsville, Ind. --- The public is invited to the 130th Annual Baldwin Oratorical contest on Tuesday, February 17 in Korb Classroom in the Fine Arts Center. The final round starts at 8 p.m.
Acclaimed as one of the oldest speech contests in the nation, the Baldwin Prize in Oratory is awarded annually to students who "compose and pronounce the best orations."
Students will construct speeches in response to this year's theme "Talkin' bout my generation." The current generation of college students is typically referred to as Generation Y, or the Echo Boomers, or the Millennium Generation. As such, students have constructed speeches that will in some way address the character, influence (current or future influence), strengths or deficiencies of the current generation of college students.
Members of the Speech Department will judge the preliminary rounds on Thursday and Friday, February 12 and 13. The top five speakers will then advance to the finals round on Tuesday, February 17. The five finalists will receive a copy of the complete works of Shakespeare and the top three places are awarded cash prizes.
The event is free and the public is invited.


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Atmospheric Sciences & Global Change
Research Highlights
February 2012
A Better Picture of Clouds
Capturing the effects of pollution bits on clouds and climate
Haze that dulls the sky over Shouxian, China, is created in part by billions of tiny particles called aerosols. These bits of pollution, soot, and chemicals are affecting clouds and precipitation. Scientists are evaluating ways to predict how rising levels of aerosols affect the weather and climate for billions of people in China and around the world. Enlarge Image
Results: Some of us look at clouds and see animal shapes. Scientists are looking beyond. For the first time, a team of scientists led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used actual measurements of clouds and the atmosphere in the polluted skies over southeast China to evaluate an oft-used climate model. They wanted to see how well the model describes the effect of tiny particles from pollution on clouds, and how those clouds influence precipitation. They found that the fast, affordable cloud microphysical calculations under-predict the precipitation they know from observations and from detailed but expensive calculations.
Why It Matters: People care about rain. More than that, they want to know how much it will rain or snow, and when and where it will fall. Scientists know that in areas of rising air pollution such as southeast China, certain clouds will produce more rain. With just enough particles from pollution, these clouds are "pushed" past fluffy to rainy. Getting an accurate computational description of these clouds and how pollution affects them is important to predict their effects on weather and climate. But, simulating these complex cloud microphysical processes takes a lot of computing power. That's why scientists turn to simple computer representations of these processes in climate modeling. The ever-present goal of climate modeling is to maximize computational efficiency at the same time gaining more realistic results. Knowing the problems with the models, scientists can make improvements to better predict how weather and climate will be changed under the pressure of increased pollution.
Methods: It's a tough challenge to simulate the complex cloud responses to increased pollution in large-scale climate models because they use simple "bulk" parameterizations, mechanisms that represent cloud microphysical processes. Detailed "bin" microphysical representations are too computationally complex for long-time and large-scale simulations. The goal of this research was to evaluate the performance of the commonly used bulk microphysical parameterization for its ability to simulate cloud properties and aerosol-cloud interactions and to identify ways to achieve a better representation.
A research team led by Dr. Jiwen Fan used observations from the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Mobile Facility field campaigns in China in 2008 and results from detailed bin microphysics to evaluate the Weather Research and Forecasting model's ability to describe aerosol-cloud interactions in two cloud types: deep convective clouds and stratiform clouds.
For deep convective clouds, the simple bulk microphysics failed to capture important features in the observed data. In fact, it simulated the opposite aerosol effect on convection and precipitation compared with the detailed bin microphysics, which shows that precipitation is increased by aerosols. Their analysis points to an unrealistic representation of aerosols in bulk microphysics, and the much higher cloud drop number and unrealistic drop size being simulated. Many cloud microphysical processes and precipitation properties are very sensitive to the size of the droplets, so poor simulation of droplet size can lead to significant differences in aerosol-cloud interactions between simulations using bulk versus bin microphysics. For the stratiform clouds, bulk microphysics shows qualitatively consistent results compared to bin microphysics, in terms of aerosol effects. But stratiform cloud properties were poorly simulated compared to observations.
"Based on past studies, we expected aerosols to invigorate warm-based convective clouds like the case we studied in China, and precipitation would be enhanced. But bulk microphysics predicts just the opposite," said Fan, an atmospheric scientist at PNNL. "We found that the aerosol representation within the parameterizations is the main problem."
What's Next? In a follow-on study, researchers will further modify the bulk microphysical parameterization to get results closer to observations and the benchmark simulations obtained using detailed bin microphysics. They will also include a third type of clouds, marine stratoculumlus, in their analysis.
Acknowledgments: The research was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research under a bilateral agreement with the China Ministry of Sciences and Technology on regional climate research. The work was performed by Drs. Jiwen Fan, L. Ruby Leung and Yun Qian of PNNL, Dr. Zhanqing Li of the University of Maryland, Dr. Hugh Morrison of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Dr. Hongbin Chen of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Yuquan Zhou of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, and Mr. Yuan Wang of Texas A&M University.
Reference: Fan J, LR Leung, Z Li, H Morrison, H Chen, Y Zhou, Y Qian, and Y Wang. 2012. "Aerosol Impacts on Couds and Precipitation in Eastern China: Results from Bin and Bulk Microphysics." Journal of Geophysical Research 117:D00K36. DOI:10.1029/2011JD016537.


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US Postal Service honors Althea Gibson with stamp
August 23, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is honoring tennis champion and pioneer Althea Gibson with a commemorative stamp in its Black Heritage series.
The stamp will be available around the United States on Friday.
Gibson broke tennis' color barrier in the 1950s as the first black entrant and champion at Wimbledon and the U.S. national tournament. She died in 2003 at age 76.
In 1957 and 1958, she won Wimbledon and the U.S. Championships, now called the U.S. Open.
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A group of James Madison University students are developing a worldview of organizational communication during a three-week tour of Europe, the Middle East and India this month.
The students, under the direction of Dr. Frank Kalupa, professor of communication studies at JMU, are exploring issues within organizations ranging from corporations and public relations agencies to nonprofit and NGO groups in cities including London, Dubai, Istanbul, New Delhi and Paris.
�Our goal for the past several years has been to offer JMU students a significant and valuable opportunity to broaden their international communication perspective �� an imperative in their pre-professional preparation,� Kalupa said.
The annual program, established in 2008, typically includes 30-40 professional briefings and interactive sessions with world-class communication professionals, academics, government officials and other experts.
Junior communication studies major Katie Casey, a member of the JMU chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, said she hopes to gain from the tour �multiple perspectives on the public relations field and how it is constantly evolving and growing.�
The tour also includes cultural visits to the Taj Mahal, the Tower of London and the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris; shopping at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul; camel riding and dune-bashing in the Red Desert; and snow skiing in the United Arab Emirates.
�The travels through several of the world's most dynamic cities and cultures proves to be a transformational experience for students as well as a memory-maker adventure,� Kalupa said.
The students will be blogging, tweeting and posting photos of their experiences at http://www.jmuprtour.weebly.com
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There is something magical about the way the Mercedes-Benz CL550 turns asphalt into silk.
It's an exceptional vehicle, with effortless performance, an incredible feeling of solidity, silence at speed and an impressive array of electronic wizardry.
"It is the most luxurious coupe, period," said Jerrold Winful, Internet manager at New Country Motor Cars in Hartford.
Making this praise more amazing is that the CL550 is the base version of the CL model lineup.
For 2011, Mercedes-Benz has freshened the styling and added new engines through the lineup.
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Tips For Furnishing a Gentleman's Retreat
"You've got to check out this dude's room!"
I left the IM from a friend unanswered for a few minutes, believing I could leave the "dude's" decor equivalent of a Guy Fieri meal meets Skymall catalog wait till I finished deleting spam emails from my inbox. Finally, I opened the link and was surprised to find a room of serious taste...and tastes...awaiting with a decades oak aged drink in hand.
Rooms set aside for/by husbands or boyfriends have earned a bad reputation (and tend to open a big can of debate). And perhaps deservedly so, with too many examples of designated spaces exhibiting the forethought and presentation of a first Las Vegas buffet plate piled high with supposed "manly" touches (if you want to see spaces with welcoming and comfortably masculine style, be sure to revisit our past "The Inside Man" guide).
But Rune Jensen, a 33 years old renewable energy account manager in Esbjerg, Denmark decided if he was going to convert the cellar inside a 3 story newly-renovated 1930's house he shares with his girlfriend, he'd infuse the room with the mahogany rich veneer of a 30's noir film, touches of Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire style, all wrapped in a classic jazz spirit throughout (the foundation being a beautiful vintage Bang & Olufsen turntable).
B&O turntables like the BeoGram RX can be found on eBay or by searching the collector/enthusiast sites like Beophile.com, where they can be had for $100-$200 normally.
He shared the sumptuously decorated space earlier this year over at Reddit, where it exploded into one of the more popular Reddit Pics posts of 2013, a room furnished for a modest budget of just $1,750 total, thanks to Rune's penchant for online deals, eBay, and flea markets. Like an off-the-rack suit tailored into something more elegant, the difference in Rune's room is in all the details.
A $183.00 wall mountable electric fireplace like this one similar to Rune's can add a hi-tech touch of sophisticated warmth in a small room.
Gentleman's style site, The Electrogent, followed up with Rune about his tastefully decorated space of manly leisure and got a few insightful tips to help fellow gents plan and furnish their first den (or spare bedroom, basement, etc), to invite any and everyone for a glass of spirits by the fire:
Rune Jensen's 3 Tips For Designing and Decorating a Space (as told to The Electogent):
R: Theme: You need an overall idea for the room. What is the theme? Poker, music, sports, cigars etc.? Then start to collect inspiration online.
Colors: Pick 3 or maximum 4 basic colors you're gonna work with, in my case it's dark red, gold and dark brown. Use the colors to set the room, like wallpaper, furniture, frames and carpet/floor. Make sure they contrast and compliment each other.
Details: Attention to the small things is what pulls the whole thing together. It is also what takes the longest, even years, but it's what makes the difference between something good and something great. When people enter the room they say "wow!", then they walk around to look at all the small things and say something like "look at this!" or "I remember this!" When they finally sit down and then see the duck on the table…and I then show them how it picks up a cigarette, they just start to laugh out loud – this is what details do. Theme, colors and details also applies when putting on clothes by the way.
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For years, one of the dreams of robot enthusiasts and researchers has been a single robot capable of performing a wide variety of tasks. But while single-purpose robots are everywhere, the general-purpose vision has remained pretty much a fantasy.
Now, however, groups of roboticists at 11 institutions around the world will get a chance to take part in a beta project (see video below) that could change that dynamic forever. On Tuesday, Willow Garage, a Menlo Park, Calif., robotics firm, said that in June it will offer each of the 11 teams a two-year loan of a Personal Robot 2 (PR2), a sophisticated machine that is fully programmable and that has two arms, a "rich sensor suite," a mobile base, and 16 CPU cores. Also included is the free, open-source Robot Operating System (ROS) framework that controls the PR2 and that comes with software libraries for perception, navigation, and manipulation.
And for the first time, these researchers will have a chance not only to program a general-purpose robot but also to contribute the work they've done on Willow Garage's open-source robotics platform to a wide community of researchers, a forward leap that could allow others to quickly advance the state of the art.
According to Willow Garage, the 11 PR2s are worth more than $4 million and will go to teams at 10 universities in Japan, Belgium, Germany, and the United States, as well as to researchers at Bosch, a giant tools and parts firm. Eric Berger, the co-director of the Willow Garage personal robotics platform program, said that the company received 78 serious applications and in the end chose the 11 finalists that will get the chance to work on a series of research and development initiatives, sharing their progress with the community as they go.
Ultimately, Willow Goal is betting its $4 million-plus worth of robots on the goals of fostering breakthroughs in personal robotics; building the open-source robotics community; developing new productivity tools and components; creating never-before imagined applications for personal, general-purpose robots; and accelerating the progress of new robotics development by allowing members of the community to see and build on what their peers have already achieved.
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And it's vitally important to put the PR2s in the hands of some of the best and smartest researchers on the planet, Barry said, because while the PR2 is an advanced hardware platform already, its utility is limited at this point. So, Barry explained, you could bring a PR2 into your home today, but there's not much that it could do.
Put it in the hands of leading robotics faculty and students at universities around the world, though, and the platform begins to expand exponentially, Barry suggested. "So you have to get them out there," he said, "into the community where clever people can use them and work on their raison d'etre."
Willow Garage first put out its call for proposals for what to do with the PR2 last January. But already this year, a graduate student at the University of California at Berkeley programmed one of the robots to fold towels, and within two months, was able to get the PR2 to neatly fold 50 towels in a row. But while that was an impressive feat, Berger is excited to see what kinds of applications will result when there are 11 teams with hundreds of researchers working on the PR2 platform.
Broadly speaking, Berger said, the 11 teams chosen to receive the PR2s proposed using the robots for applications in two main areas. First, he explained, are tools and capabilities, things like reading maps, recognizing objects, precise calibration of an on-board camera, and much more. Second are applications and demonstrations that use all the robot's tools and components and combine them so that it can do things like fetch an object, open a door, or any number of housekeeping tasks. Much of the latter category is designed for helping disabled people with things they cannot easily do on their own.
"There's people looking at doing a complete housework cycle," Berger said, that starts with "dishes in a cupboard, sets the table, puts them in the dishwasher and then back in the cabinet."
Those chores, of course, present a robot with some very difficult tasks, like understanding how drawers and refrigerators open, as well as how to tell multiple objects apart. Similarly, one team is looking at getting the robot to learn how to carry an object through a crowded space. The Berkeley team will expand on its towel-folding work and now focus on getting its PR2 to do laundry.
Science-fiction promises
To Andrew Ng, a computer science professor at Stanford and a member of the team there that was one of the 11 chosen by Willow Garage, being able to work on a PR2 is a chance to move toward the place many have long hoped robots would go.
"It's been a longstanding dream in robotics to develop technology to put a robot in every home," Ng said. "Science-fiction has promised us these housekeeper robots for decades, and we still don't have them."
The main reason we don't, especially given that many robots have the physical capability to handle many household tasks, Ng added, is because the software has never existed that could transform a single-purpose robot into one that could take care of many responsibilities. But by making its Robot Operating System open-source, and its PR2 robots programmable, Willow Garage is tackling that unfulfilled promise head-on.
To be sure, there are countless robotics groups at universities and other research institutions, Ng explained, but most have been working on their own hardware, somewhat blind to the constant iterative improvements being made in the field. Plus, because each of those robots is a closed system, no two groups have been able to swap software.
"This is one of the reasons that Willow Garage's robots are so exciting," Ng said. "They're making robots available to different research groups to focus on software problems without having to worry about putting together and maintaining their own hardware...Willow Garage, by putting out a standardized piece of hardware, will enable research groups to share ideas and inventions" because groups will be able to share code.
That '70s show
While there certainly has been plenty of progress in robotics over the years, Barry likens the state of the field to where computers were in the 1970s. To many at that time, he explained, the idea of buying a computer was ludicrous because there weren't yet any must-have applications. But when programs like VisiCalc and word processors came along, it suddenly made sense to get a personal computer.
"That's where we are with robotics right now," Barry said. "You could not conceive of things in the 1970s like YouTube...We're going to see something really similar with robotics. Twenty years from now, we'll slap our heads and say, 'How could we not have thought of that,' but we can't think of [those robotics applications] right now."
And if Willow Garage is successful with its goals and Barry is right that we'll see the emergence of applications we can't imagine today, that means there's a lot of exciting things to come.
"I think it's absolutely vital that [Willow Garage is giving away the PR2s]," Barry said, "and it's incredibly generous. And I can't wait to see what people come up with."


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Yahoo! Chairman, 3 Other Board Members Leaving
SUNNYVALE, California (AP) — Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock and three longtime board members are leaving the troubled Internet company.
The shake-up announced Tuesday continues a drastic makeover of Yahoo's leadership during the past month as the company tries to win back investors frustrated with years of broken turnaround promises.
Yahoo Inc. ushered in a new era last month by hiring former PayPal executive Scott Thompson as its fourth CEO in less than five years.
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Sebastian Junger Discusses New HBO Documentary
Just a few months after being nominated for 2011 Oscar for Best Documentary, 'Restrepo' co-director Tim Hetherington died covering the uprisings in Libya. Sebastian Junger joins Lunch Break with a look at "Which Way Is the Front Line From Here," a new HBO documentary about Hetherington. Photo: Getty Images.
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I myself was still recovering from a bout of peritonitis when my acute appendicitis in February was misdiagnosed and I subsequently developed a small bowel obstruction and a perforated viscus (TRUE), and so during Super Night I was on Flagyl and couldn't drink anyway. It was still fun though, and basically ensured that I was not hung over the following morning for Match Day, enabling me to recall each nerve-wracking minute in crystal-clear detail.
So by the time Joe and I were cycling through in 2003, they had reduced Match Day down to a reception at the faculty club, with a table full of labelled envelopes off to one side of the room. People could take their envelopes and leave, or open their envelopes there with everyone else. Within this group, there were people who would open their envelopes and cheer, others who would open their envelopes and start crying, and possibly some that would open their envelopes and promptly punch one of the poor waiters who was trying to pass out shrimp cocktails on toothpicks. One hopes against that last option, for the waiter's sake.
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