text:
D-II Championship Preview: Two New Faces In The Final
May 29, 2010
By Sara Weber
Special to NCAA.COM
The NCAA Division II National Championship features two programs that have never been to the final game.
Matchup: No. 1 University of California at San Diego Tritons (54-7) vs. No. 9 University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (51-14)
Series: First time meeting - the two teams have never met
Date/Time: Saturday, May 29 @ 12:07 PM ET first pitch
Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex, Cary, NC
TV: CBS College Sports
Play by Play: Tom Hart
Analyst: Kevin Stocker
Live Stats: http://www.moc.edu/home/dshulimson/baseballstats/XLIVE.HTM
Live Video: Click Here
NCAA National Championship brackets: INTERACTIVE | PDF
"Tri, Tri again" can be considered the mantra for the UC San Diego Tritons as they attempt to get that elusive national championship that they fell short of last year. UCSD fell in the national semi-finals last year to eventual national runner-up Emporia State, also a first-time participant in the national finals. In fact, last year's two participants in the national championship game were first-timers as well - as the upstart Lynn University Knights walked away with the 2-1 championship victory. The 2010 NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship will feature two first-timers as the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles will battle the UCSD Tritons Saturday, May 29 on the CBS College Sports Network. USI needed to overcome some demons of their own and battle back after being dropped out of the winner's bracket by Georgia College in the national semi-finals; thus, forcing a deciding Friday re-match that they narrowly won 3-2. USI's top pitcher and third starter were suspended in regional play, which forced them to sit out four games. USI has played four games this week to advance to the national championship. USI is ecstatic they have their top pitcher ready to start the grandest game.
UCSD head coach Dan O'Brien when interviewed last month said, "When we get off the bus, we have a presence. We play with passion and care a lot about each other. We don't rely on other teams to have a bad day, we rely on each other. We have a mission to finish what was started in 2009, to win a national championship." The Tritons have carried themselves well all this week aiming for the prize. They have gotten two complete games from their All-Americans and have made a run through the winner's bracket dispatching Georgia College, 3-2, Central Missouri in eleven innings, 2-1, and Franklin Pierce, 6-3. Left fielder Aaron Bauman went 5-for-10 with an RBI and a stolen base through the three games. Shortstop Vance Albitz, the two-time national defensive player of the year, has five hits as well through 12 at-bats with a double and a stolen base. Bats came alive in the 6-3 win over Franklin Pierce as the Tritons scored their most runs in a game all week. Every Triton hitter in the lineup had at least one hit and most had two except for second baseman Grant Bauer, but Bauer chipped in a sacrifice bunt and earned an RBI. It's more than likely that UCSD will throw All-American junior righty Tim Shibuya, who started the first game of the tournament for the Tritons, when they defeated Georgia College, 3-2. The Tritons may get a complete game from Shibuya, but if he gets into trouble, they have the option of going to their other All-American senior righty Matt Rossman, who threw the complete eleven-inning victory over Central Missouri, 2-1. Rossman struck out 12 and allowed only two hits. Shibuya, their number one starter, scattered eight hits and struck out four in the opener.
Some facts:
UCSD is only in its tenth year as a Division II program.
It has never won a national championship in baseball and it has never been to the national championship game.
UCSD has 29 national championships spread out among its other sports.
The 2010 squad boasts six All-Americans
Coach O'Brien played and graduated (1995) from the school he now coaches.
First baseman Brandon Gregorich is currently batting .448 on the season.
UCSD has set the school record for wins in a season with 54.
UCSD has not lost since May 8...they have won seven straight games including the CCAA title, the NCAA West region title, and they are undefeated this week in Cary.
Insightful Quotes:
"It's really different this year. I feel like we have been in the driver's seat all week. Regardless of Saturday being a single elimination or double elimination, I still think our guys will show up and be in the driver's seat We don't play poor baseball in back-to-back games. I see us playing our best baseball on Saturday."
- Head Coach Dan O'Brien, UCSD
"Unbelievable, I couldn't be happier. We are fortunate to be on top." That is what Southern Indiana head coach Tracy Archuleta said after his team defeated Georgia College on Friday to advance to the team's first national championship game appearance. The Screaming Eagles are no strangers to adversity and they have encountered their fair share of issues throughout the regional and here this week as they remained in the winner's bracket from bracket two up until Thursday's first semi-final loss to Georgia College, 3-0. That loss dropped them to the loser's bracket and a rematch with the Bobcats, which was won Friday, 3-2. Southern Indiana's ace junior righty Trevor Leach and third starter junior righty Dan Marcacci were serving four-game suspensions incurred during the regional. The best possible scenario turned out for Leach as he will be the starter in the national championship game. Leach is 11-1 with a 3.00 ERA. He has 68 strikeouts through 105 innings pitched. The Screaming Eagles played four games this week and the fifth will be the title match. Third baseman Wes Fink is 6-for-13 with a homerun and six RBI. He hit one of only seven homeruns hit all week. Southern Indiana started the week off by defeating Minnesota State, 8-6, the only game at the time that had over ten runs scored by both teams. They then stayed in the winner's bracket by sending Kutztown to the loser's bracket, 7-1, another game with more than five runs. That is the only game this week with the largest margin of victory (6). The semi-finals had to be played twice as Georgia College bested the Eagles on Thursday, 3-0 and forced the deciding game for Friday.
Some facts:
USI has only been to the national semi-finals once where they lost to eventual national champion Tampa in 2007
It has never won a national championship in baseball and it has never been to the national championship game.
Trevor Leach can break the record for wins in a season with another victory. He has 11 this season, which is a record he set last season.
USI has broken the record for wins in a season with 51.
Senior Wandy Rosario is the closer and the shortstop, a situation he enjoys.
USI is the GLVC West Division champs, the GLVC tourney champs and the Midwest region champs
USI is 17-2 through their last 19 games including the one loss to Grand Valley State in the regional and the one loss to Georgia College on Thursday in Cary.
Insightful Quotes:
"This club from the conference tournament right up through the regional and this tournament, they have had a chip on their shoulder. Not having two players in the dugout with us and that made us re-focus. Very fortunate today?they played with a lot of passion for each other. And now Trevor gets the ball tomorrow and let it stand wherever it is."
--Head Coach Tracy Archuleta, Southern Indiana
Complete Games Are the Trend...
Through thirteen games seven pitchers have thrown complete games. Through the last ten years, we know that the record is eight in 2001. Central Missouri's All-American Brooks Martin threw a complete game shutout in game one against Tampa, 3-0. That was followed in the nightcap by UCSD pitcher Tim Shibuya, a second-team All American, and Georgia College pitcher Martin Dewald, a third-team All-American, both throwing complete games which UCSD won 3-2. UCSD pitcher Matt Rossman, second-team All-American, continued the trend on day three by throwing a complete eleven-inning game against Central Missouri, which UCSD won 2-1 that propelled them into the semi-finals Thursday night. Franklin Pierce's Mike Adams added his own complete game in eliminating Minnesota State on Tuesday, 6-2. He threw a complete nine innings scattering six hits and allowing only two runs while striking out five. In the nightcap, Southern Indiana pitcher Josh Schultze also threw a complete game propelling the Screaming Eagles into the semi-finals Thursday. Southern Indiana sent Kutztown to the loser's bracket, 7-1, the largest margin of victory in the tournament so far. Schultze scattered eight hits allowing only one run while striking out six. Georgia College's Martin Dewald also threw a second complete game on Thursday in the 3-0 defeat of Southern Indiana, the only pitcher this week to throw two complete games.
Homeruns a Few...
There have only been only seven homeruns hit through thirteen games with six coming only in the last three days. The hitters say the sunshine helps. Only one of the players that hit a homerun this week is left.


text:
Did Climate Science-Denying Milo Yianopoulos Lie That Irma Destroyed His Miami Home?
Gay provocateur Milo Yianopoulos would like everyone to think that his next date will be with an insurance claims adjuster. The climate science-denying fired Breitbart editor who last week made light of Hurricane Irma's devastation on Necker Island, took to Facebook to claim that the storm destroyed his home.
Posting a photo to Facebook with an image of the destruction of downtown Miami's Brickell neighborhood, Yianopoulos wrote: "My House is Gone."
The irony of Yianopoulos' home being destroyed by the storm whose devastation he mocked days earlier didn't get past most as 1,147 people clicked "like" on the post. A rabid science denier who used his former position at Breitbart to blast environmental laws, Yianopoulos famously wrote a take-down piece on beloved television educator Bill Nye the Science Guy, calling him a "climate alarmist," and saying he was the cause of "climate change fear mongering."
But as Madeleine Marr of the Miami Herald wrote on Monday, "before you feel bad for the guy, realize the former Breitbart News editor is a bit of a jokester."
Perhaps it was Yianopoulos' idea of a "joke," but according to the Miami Herald's research, the photo of the home in Milo's post "does most definitely not belong to Yianopoulos."
Miami Herald reporter David Smiley "spoke to a neighbor who witnessed the drama unfold and it turns out the property belongs to a guy named Gerard Duhart, who had evacuated ahead of the storm.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Reviewed By Jamie B (Grays Knob, KY) Reviewed for a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo —6/13/2012 4:56 AM
It works I can feel the difference on top end and throttle response is much better.
There are no customer reviews for this product
Reviewed By Nick M (Gresham, OR) Reviewed for a 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo —4/24/2009 11:36 PM
My dad found this for me because I was looking to get a little more out of my 2000 Monte Carlo SS. This is a great price compared to other programmers. The shipping took longer than "3 business days," and the installation took a long time. The instructions were mediocre, so a Chilton manual helps for the wiring diagrams, and tapping into the sensors was difficult with the included plugs. Overall I got a lot more performance and gas mileage out of my Monte Carlo, and the monitor function is cool to have.
Chevy Monte Carlo LS In-Line Modules
Chevy Monte Carlo LT In-Line Modules
Chevy Monte Carlo LTZ In-Line Modules
Chevy Monte Carlo SS In-Line Modules
Chevy Monte Carlo Z34 In-Line Modules


text:
5 customer reviews
Phenomenal little air mover with great sound
I purchased the MiniVee back in 2009, and it has been a reliable performer since then. I was already familiar with Velodyne's reputation for quality deep bass performance. I have used it in a home theater system with compact satellite speakers, and in my two-channel system to support the bottom end of mini-monitor speakers. It has a surprisingly deep reach for such a small box (hitting the mid-20s in my room) and a stern bass punch when called upon, with almost no boom or overhang, just an accurate, powerful sound. I'm very glad to see that this classic product is still available, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an unobtrusive subwoofer that still adds real deep, dynamic bass to a system in a small to medium sized room. The bigger Optimum-series subwoofers might need to be considered for the largest rooms.
Great bass from an unbelievable Size
Got this sub 4/5 years ago and absolutely love it. I worked at Circuit city for 4 years and knew that Velodyne was king in our sound room. The DPS series woofers we had on display always provided better bass with less watts than anything else we had to offer but were way too big for under my computer desk. That's where this little bad boy caught my eye. After reading a couple reviews and looking at the RMS, 1000 watts!?! I really couldn't believe it. So I went out on a limb and bought it. WOW! This thing is small, but damn is it heavy! The magnet and sub must be like 20lbs alone plus the box and amp! When it came I pulled it out, and I had to give it a go. Well, let me just say, that night was basstastic! All I did was hook it up to the output on my I-home and BOOM! Had to turn it down to stop my cup on my desk from vibrating around :-)! Then I hooked it up to my receiver and it just got better. Not as boomy or "loud" as a competitors 12" I have, but for the size it is true audiophile quality. Anyone in need of a tight sounding sub with no porting, in cabinet support, and small package should definitely investigate this little bad boy! I highly recommend it.
Terrific Bass !
I was enjoying my MiniVee attached to my 2.1 sound system for the last 4 years, recently I changed to a new Home teather System and connect the MiniVee to a 5.1 configuration, the bass was deep and profound in DTS HD Movies, incredible and astonishing in Dolby Digital...I am really impressed with this tiny subwoofers that plays as a great one.
Since this is an analog Sub, you have to spend some time configuring your A/V receiver, but at the end of the road, you will enjoy all your music and movies.
My SACD's sounds better than ever thanks to this litlle friend... I'm enjoying my CDs and movies again, because definitely they sounds better in a multi-channel system with this sub...I love my MiniVee!
5.1 System description:
Marantz NR1602 A/V Receiver
Marantz UD 5005 Universal Player
Paradigm monitor 7 Front speakers
MiniVee SubWoofer
Polk Audio center and rear surround speakers.
2.1 System:
Marantz PM7200 Class A Amp.
Paradigm Monitor 9 front speakers
MiniVee Subwoofer
Dynamic bass
The wife had already picked out a beautiful entertainment center. While wanting big sound for music and movies, neither of us wanted a sub sitting in the room. The mini fit perfectly in a lower cabinet. Bass blows us away!
Money well spentBy Kevon Manuel March 05, 2012
I don't have the MiniVee 8 but have the SPL II 800 which is the same as this unit but with a glossy finish instead of the Mini's matte finish. Anyway, my one Velodyne sub kicked the living crap out of my [competitor] subs (I have 2). The [competitor] subs together, with "more power" 1200rms/2400peak each, 8 inch drivers and passive radiators and have cabinets with greater internal volume, got floored big time by the one "less powerful" Velodyne. The guys at Velo are sub experts, they do magic with enclosures of ridiculously small sizes.


text: Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.


text:
By Brisa Wells on January 16 2018 12:42:00
Sculptural wood coffee tables tell their own story and can add a natural element and warmth to a room with multiple upholstered pieces. Sealers and, of course, coasters can help protect the surface from water damage. Sometimes a coffee table that isn't the standard height or width is exactly what a room needs. In this instance a very low coffee table creates a crisp horizontal plane in the foreground, offsetting the long horizontal line of the credenza in the background. A higher table would have blocked the view of the credenza and competed with it; the varying heights add interest.
Keep an upholstered ottoman 18 inches from a sofa or chair, so you can easily put up your feet, and make sure the height is consistent with the surrounding seats. If you get a tufted ottoman, consider the depth of the tufts — especially if you expect to eat on it. Crumbs will find their way into the tufting and are not always easy to get out. Round coffee tables aid circulation, especially where there are many available seats, as in this example. If not every seat can reach the table, make sure there's another surface at hand. Using a vintage object for a coffee table adds a bit of history — a story — to a room, and is one of my favorite things to do. Make sure the piece is stable and all the connections are secure. If you need to refinish the piece, ask the vendor precisely what it's made from, as this will help in the refinishing process. Another consideration is how it will sit on your floor or rug, and if it will damage those surfaces. Splintered table legs or rusty metal bases can scratch or stain the flooring. Secondhand stores sometimes leave those areas unrefinished, so be sure to check.
A coffee table does a lot of work. It needs to hold books, magazines, drinks, food — even games on game night. You might want to put your feet up on it, or the kids might need a place for coloring. Plus it's usually smack dab in the middle of the room, where you can't miss it — so make sure it's a good one.
A lip edge or tray top on a coffee table is always a smart choice if you have a tendency to spill your coffee or have kids that will be using the coffee table for snacks and drinks. They're also good if you entertain often and don't want to worry about red wine getting spilled on your carpet. Coffee tables should be the same height as the surrounding seating, with 18 inches being a good average (although it will depend on your furniture). If you select a coffee table with a lip, make sure the lip isn't higher than the adjacent seating, or you'll end up hitting your drink against the lip when you try to set it down. The idea is to put your drink down, not up.
Eero saarinen furniture knoll womb chair saarinen round dining table saarinen oval coffee table saarinen womb chair saarinen marble table oval tulip table
Saarinen marble coffee table eames coffee table black gloss coffee table adjustable coffee table pallet coffee table coffee table ideas saarinen pedestal table
Saarinen coffee table tulip table saarinen table saarinen chair saarinen tulip table saarinen side table knoll table
Saarinen side table marble tulip dining room table knoll saarinen chair rising coffee table coffee dining table saarinen oval marble dining table knoll eero saarinen table
Saarinen table base only boomerang coffee table plank coffee table low round coffee table eero saarinen marble tulip table black marble tulip dining table eames marble coffee table


text:
Bright Wire wrote:
Actually Gates told all contract companies 2 years ago to prepare for this. He told them that the DOD was no longer going to finance their R&D and that they needed to do their own R&D investing and provide the DOD with tangible solutions for funding.The DoD's ability to directly spend money on contractor IRAD has always been negligible. If you're referring to the changes related to IR&D costs rolled into contract overhead rates, well I don't believe the changes there have been substantial.
Also as I'm sure you know, the .mil must budget out in 2 year chunks for funding.They had to submit a 2-year budget, which was repealed in 2008. Regardless, that doesn't mean all programs / line-items must be 2 years in duration. They can be both less and more.


text:
Painting with a Purpose to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Painting with a Twist in North Little Rock will host Painting with a Purpose on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. During this time, proceeds from the painting classes will be given to the Humane Society of Saline County.
Classes cost $35 dollars. Those interested may register at www.paintingwithatwist.com or by calling 501-352-1366.
The event will kick off Habitat for Humanity's art auction season.
Painting with a Twist is located at 4178 East McCain Blvd. in North Little Rock.


text: Sony MEX-DV2200 Receiver with CD/DVD Data Disk MP3 Playback 09 December 2009 laury Car Audio, CD Player, Car MP3 Players The newly released Sony Xplod MEX-DVD2200 multi-disk format player is capable of playing digital media files directly from a data CD-R or DVD-R disk. Additional features include: Tuner FM Usable Sensitivity: 9 dBf Frequency Response: 30 - 15,000 Hz S/N Ratio: 69 dB Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Stereo Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHzAudio Features Audio Format: BTM Band: AM / FM CD Playback: Wow and flutter-Below measurable limit Digital-to-Analog Converter: 24bit Frequency Response: 10-20,000Hz Harmonic Distortion: DVD/CD Player: 0.01% Output Impedance: 4-8 Ohms Preout Voltage: 4 volt S/N Ratio: CES2006 S/N 82 dB Sensitivity (db): FM:Usable sensitivity (75)(dBf): 9 Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB): DVD/CD Player: 120dB Station Preset(s): FM18/AM12 Tone Control(s): EQ7 Tuner Frequency Range: FM:Tuner Frequency Range(MHz): 87.5-107.9, MW:Tuner Frequency Range(kHz): 530-1710 Tuner Type: SSIR-EXA Volume Control: Tel/Nav Attenuation Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limitGeneral Features CD Text Display Illumination: 1-Color, Bluish-White Key Illumination On-Screen Clock: 12H Color: Black Menu Options: Auto Title Scroll Tilt Range: 45° 12V Trigger Output(s): Power antenna Amplifier turn on Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): Front Aux-in Antenna Terminal(s): Aerial Input Terminal Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Infrared Port: Remote Controller Input Terminal Input(s): BUS audio input terminal, AUX video inputs, Front Aux In Monitor Output: Front x 1 Rear x 1 Remote Jack: Optional Wired Remote input Input Power: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth)) Output Power: 52W x4 High Power - 17 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. Power Consumption (in Operation): 45W Speaker Impedance: 4-8 Ohms


text:
Be the first to receive the latest products, offers, news and exclusive discounts via email.
To receive your discount code via email, you will be required to agree to the terms and conditions of our site and privacy policy.
Items 1-12 of 98
We are the UK's fastest growing & cheapest Trading Card Store online with years of trusted experience, and excellent customer feedback. We're the best place for all your TCG supplies.


text:
On Jan. 10, a 16-year-old in Kern County brought a gun to his school and shot a student who had been bullying him. According to several reports, the bullied student had been suspended the previous year for making a "hit list" of his tormentors.
It's time to admit that for the young people in Kern County—or anywhere else—it doesn't inevitably get better.
In fact, our reactionary efforts to curb bullying and school violence often make it worse, particularly for students in under-resourced schools. When something terrible happens, we look for quick and easy answers. "Zero tolerance for violence." "Lock the bullies up." "Throw the bad apple out."
But what kind of lesson does that teach young people? Do we really want students learning that their peers are merely problems that can and should be thrown away? And when students are lashing out violently after enduring relentless abuse themselves, the "one bad apple" approach is not going to work. Simply suspending or expelling a student who snaps and skips a class or throws a punch or even makes a "hit list" just further isolates that student—and allows administrators to ignore the factors that contributed to the student's behavior.
Creating safer schools is a complex puzzle that requires a variety of strategies at every step along the way. Once the conversation narrows down to selecting punishments for rule-breakers and harsher school discipline, it's already too late. But just because school bullying and violence can't be solved by a single slogan, law or promise to "get tough" does not mean that we ignore the problem. It means we pick a puzzle piece and get started now, because there's a lot to do. We need adequate school funding, trained school staff to intervene when bullying occurs, mental health support. And we need to create a school culture of respect and safety to end the institutional marginalization of students because of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
In particular, that last point—ending school exclusion of certain groups of people—gets at one of the key issues we need to address if we're going to end bullying: the lessons we teach our young people. We cannot expect youth to treat each other as equal if the school system itself does not. Bullying starts with what young people are taught, so if they're taught to value some groups of people more than others, that shows up in their behavior towards their peers.
That's why California has long required schools to teach about the contributions of women, people of color and other historically underrepresented groups. In 2011, California updated those education guidelines to ensure that along with those groups, social studies classes do not exclude the roles and contributions of LGBT people and people with disabilities.
LGBTQ students and students with disabilities face some of the highest rates of bullying. They're also disproportionately suspended and expelled from school, along with students of color, showing that punitive discipline is not the solution to bullying and often hurts the youth it seeks to protect. Excluded from history, tormented by classmates and disproportionately kicked out of school, LGBT students and people with disabilities are often taught at school to feel worthless.
With the enactment of California's FAIR Education Act, students can learn that these marginalized groups have actually made incredible contributions to this country's history. They can learn that an openly gay man, Bayard Rustin, played a key role in the African-American Civil Rights movement—but that because of his identity, he was kept out of the spotlight and out of the history books. Students can learn that Americans with disabilities courageously fought for rights and protections under U.S. law, marking an important chapter in legislative history.
The FAIR Education Act gives California a tremendous advantage in the struggle to curb bullying. We just need to use it.
The student stories in GSA Network's newest research report, Implementing Lessons that Matter: The Impact of LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum on Student Safety, Well-Being and Achievement, give a youth voice to the sobering statistics we all know. Stories such as this: "There are four boys who keep making lesbian jokes and they ridicule her to an extent where she can hear but the teacher can't. They know it hurts, and she doesn't want to go to that class anymore, and she might not graduate because she can't focus, she can't do her work."
Students who are or are perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender face increased harassment and hostility at school. They are more likely to report being in a fight in school, being threatened or injured by a weapon in school, missing school due to feeling unsafe, lower grades and a number of mental health disparities and other challenges.
Slurs, verbal harassment and exclusion are so common that students in focus groups seemed to view them as a normal, expected part of their everyday school experience—while still describing their schools as "safe." One student describes her school as "pretty liberal and good about these things," but talks about her friend needing to transfer and be home-schooled because he faced such extreme bullying.
These same youth believe that education is the key to changing this violent reality. The problem isn't just one or two bullies assaulting LGBTQ students; it's an entire student body that is unaware and uneducated.
"The majority of the student body probably does not consciously make an effort to accept everyone and to include—to think about everyone individually—and so they don't [accept or include them]," a student said in the report. "It's not necessarily that they are trying to make it an unsafe place, it is the fact that they are unaware, and the fact that they are uneducated about those things, so they don't realize what they say offends and hurts other people."
Research backs these students up. Studies show that inclusive lessons—factual lessons of the historical roles played by diverse groups of people—make schools safer. Students, research and common sense all tell us that school climates improve when students know more about their peers' identities than the stereotypes learned in the hallways.
The research for Implementing Lessons that Matter primarily took place in California after the passage of the FAIR Education Act. Using a mix of quantitative and qualitative research, the report lifts up the experiences of students, documents various paths to implementation of LGBTQ-inclusive lessons and their subsequent impact on student feelings of safety in three different schools and examines lessons learned from earlier efforts to implement ethnic studies curricula.
The report confirms: LGBTQ-inclusive lessons in schools contribute to safer school climates. But, for the most part, these lessons are not being taught.
Even after the FAIR Education Act passed, and even working with teachers who were eager to comply with the new law, researchers found barrier after barrier preventing the implementation of LGBTQ-inclusive lessons. Teachers lack the resources, professional development and administrator support they need.
Many of these barriers connect to the larger puzzle of school safety—teachers who have not been trained in how to respond to bullying and anti-LGBTQ slurs feel unprepared to bring up LGBTQ historical figures in their classrooms. Districts that are underfunded and understaffed cannot provide the guidance and resources that teachers need.
The report translates these findings about barriers to LGBTQ-inclusive lessons into a roadmap for successful and effective implementation. Above all, a school-wide approach to curricular inclusion is the most successful. When students have LGBTQ-inclusive lessons in multiple classes, they are more likely to feel that the school as a whole is safe and supportive.
While lack of administrator support was a key barrier for some, the presence of clear administrator support in one school made a big, positive difference at several points in that school's implementation.
It doesn't all come down to administrators, though. Interviews with advocates involved in the push for ethnic studies taught us that community collaboration with stakeholders can be key. Every member of the school community has a role to play, and implementation works best when all are engaged.
Since the research was conducted, we've seen implementation of the FAIR Education Act move forward in several schools, often through the paths the report found successful. But there is still significant work left before LGBTQ-inclusive lessons are a reality in every California school.
How can all of us make sure LGBTQ-inclusive lessons happen in our schools? The report includes an implementation action guide that contains clear steps for state policymakers, state education administrators, local district officials, teachers, students and community members.
For teachers, FAIREducationAct.com contains a great selection of curricular resources put together by Our Family Coalition, GSA Network and other organizations. GSA Network has also created a FAIR Education Act hub for youth, teachers and others looking to take action. This includes downloadable presentations that youth can use to educate their GSA or their administrators about the law, LGBT lesson guides, data and research, advice for talking to teachers and a survey. Through the FAIR/unFAIR survey, students, teachers and administrators can report whether or not their school is in compliance with the FAIR Education Act. With that information, we can lift up successes for other districts to follow and determine the schools that need more education.
Of course, LGBTQ- and disability-inclusive lessons are not the sole solutions to bullying or violence in schools. Bullying is an incredibly complicated issue, and we need a variety of strategies to honestly tackle it. From investing in our schools to training staff to intervene when bullying occurs, school safety is a large and complex puzzle.
But we can't be stymied by that complexity. It must inspire us to take action where we can, to seek out every resource available to us. And when we find a strategy that works—as we have in California—we have no excuse not to use it.


text:
Bunn AXIOM DV-APS Automatic Airpot Coffee Brewer
- Member-only price
- Some manufacturers require us to show prices at their suggested price. When we are able to sell these products for less, we can only show you the price outside of the item listing. Depending on the product, we can show you the price at sign in, on another screen, in your cart, or when you begin the checkout process.
- Add to cart to see your price
- Shipping
- Free shipping
- Enter ZIP Code for shipping options
- Estimate arrival
About this item
- Airpot Servers Sold Separately
- Dual voltage airpot coffee brewer with LCD
- Brews 4.2 to 7.5 gal. of perfect coffee per hour
- Requires plumbing to a water line, 1/4" male flare fitting
- Electrical cord attached, standard 3-prong NEMA 5-15P
This dual voltage airpot coffee brewer w/ LCD brews 4.2 to 7.5 gal. of perfect coffee per hour. For high lime areas, BrewLogic™ technology calculates flow rate and adjusts brew time to maintain consistent pot levels. BrewWizard™ technology simplifies brewer programming with an LCD display. Set brew level, cold brew lock-out and tank temperature from the front of the machine. Convenient airpots keep coffee hot and fresh for hours and are easily transported to remote meeting rooms, breakfast bars, etc.
Click here for more product details
- Easily convertible by flipping a switch to: 120 Volt, 12.5 amp; 120/208 Volt, 13 amp; 120/240 Volt, 15 amp
- Brews 4.2 to 7.5 gal. (15.7 to 28.4 liters) of perfect coffee per hour
- For high lime areas, BrewLogic technology calculates flow rate and adjusts brew time to maintain consistent pot levels
- BrewWizard technology simplifies brewer programming with an LCD display; set brew level, cold brew lock-out and tank temperature from the front of the machine
- Convenient airpots keep coffee hot and fresh for hours
- Airpots are easily transported to remote meeting rooms, breakfast bars, etc.
- Brews directly into 1.9 to 3 liter airpots
- Ensures coffee brew quality with cold brew lock-out capability
- Electronic diagnostics and built-in tank drain make service easier
- Coffee extraction controlled with programmable pre-infusion, pulse brew and digital temperature control
- Hot water faucet
- SplashGard® funnel deflects hot liquids away from the hand
- Energy-saver mode reduces tank temperature during idle
- Product Number: 38700.0010
- Electrical: If wired for 120V, requires 2-wires plus ground service rated 120V, single phase, 60 Hz; if wired for 120/208V or 120/240V, requires 3-wires plus ground service rated 120/208V or 120/240V, single phase, 60 Hz
- Plumbing: 20-90 psi (138-621 kPa)
- Supplied with 1⁄4" male flare fitting
- Brewing Capacity: 120V @ 12.5 amps = 4.2 gal/hr; 208V @ 13 amps = 7.5 gal/hr; 240V @ 15 amps = 7.5 gal/hr
Assembled Country
Assembled Size
Component Country
USA And Imported
California Proposition 65 WARNING
Member reviews & questions
Ask & Answer
Policies & plans
Shipping Information
Standard - 2 to 6 business days
Warranty Information
Bunn-O-Matic Corp. ("Bunn") warrants equipment manufactured by it as follows:
1) All equipment other than as specified below: 2 years parts and 1 year labor
2) Electronic circuit and/or control boards: parts and labor for 3 years
3) Compressors on refrigeration equipment: 5 years parts and 1 year labor
4) Grinding burrs on coffee grinding equipment to grind coffee to meet original factory screen sieve analysis: parts and labor for 3 years or 30,000 pounds of coffee, whichever comes first
These warranty periods run from the date of installation Bunn warrants that the equipment manufactured by it will be commercially free of defects in material and workmanship existing at the time of manufacture and appearing within the applicable warranty period. This warranty does not apply to any equipment, component or part that was not manufactured by Bunn or that, in Bunn's judgment, has been affected by misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation or operation, improper maintenance or repair.
Non-Defective Returns:
Bunn accepts returns within a 60 day period if the product is returned in the original carton and in saleable condition. A 15% restocking fee will be applied to products that are not under warranty or defective.
Please address all non-defective returns to:
1924 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
Defective Returns:
Before returning Bunn products, the Member must call Bunn Technical Service at 1.800.286.6070. Please have the product serial number available when placing the call.
It is very important that machines are packed with original internal packaging and external carton to prevent damage during shipment.
Please make sure to drain any remaining water inside of the unit prior to shipment.
If you do not have the original materials, please call 1.800.637.8606 ext. 7273 to request them.


text:
Sean Ziebarth and David Theriault are high school teachers on a mission. They are connected to other educators on social media and believe in engaging their students in outside the box activities. Tune in to this special Halloween episode as David, Sean, Scott and I discuss topics like blogging, music, and student centered education. This is probably our zaniest show yet. Enjoy!
Show Notes


text:
LAVAL, Quebec, June 13, 2014 /CNW/ - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX) (TSX: VRX) today announced that it will conduct a fact-based presentation to refute recent misleading assertions made by Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) and others, as well as answer additional investor questions, on June 17, 2014.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company will host a conference call and a live Internet webcast along with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. ET (5:00 a.m. PT), June 17, 2014. The dial-in number to participate on this call is (877) 876-8393 confirmation code 61308765. International callers should dial (973) 200-3961, confirmation code 61308765. A replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the conference call through June 24, 2014 and can be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056, or (404) 537-3406, confirmation code 61308765. The live webcast of the conference call may be accessed through the investor relations section of the Company's corporate website at www.valeant.com.
About Valeant
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX:VRX) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of dermatology, eye health, neurology and branded generics. More information about Valeant can be found at www.valeant.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This communication may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Valeant's offer to acquire Allergan, its financing of the proposed transaction, its expected future performance (including expected results of operations and financial guidance), and the combined company's future financial condition, operating results, strategy and plans. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "seek," "ongoing," "upside," "increases" or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, assumptions, risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") and assumptions, risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed merger, as detailed from time to time in Valeant's filings with the SEC and the CSA, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this communication are set forth in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC and the CSA, and include, but are not limited to:
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Valeant undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication or to reflect actual outcomes.
This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. This communication relates to a proposal which Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. ("Valeant") has made for a business combination transaction with Allergan, Inc. ("Allergan"). In furtherance of this proposal and subject to future developments, Valeant and Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. ("Pershing Square") (and, if a negotiated transaction is agreed, Allergan) may file one or more registration statements, proxy statements or other documents with the SEC. This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement, registration statement, prospectus or other document Valeant, Pershing Square and/or Allergan may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF VALEANT AND ALLERGAN ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT(s), REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Any definitive proxy statement(s) (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of Allergan and/or Valeant, as applicable. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Valeant and/or Pershing Square through the web site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
Information regarding the names and interests in Allergan and Valeant of Valeant and persons related to Valeant who may be deemed participants in any solicitation of Allergan or Valeant shareholders in respect of a Valeant proposal for a business combination with Allergan is available in the additional definitive proxy soliciting materials in respect of Allergan filed with the SEC by Valeant on April 21, 2014 and May 28, 2014. Information regarding the names and interests in Allergan and Valeant of Pershing Square and persons related to Pershing Square who may be deemed participants in any solicitation of Allergan or Valeant shareholders in respect of a Valeant proposal for a business combination with Allergan is available in additional definitive proxy soliciting material in respect of Allergan filed with the SEC by Pershing Square. The additional definitive proxy soliciting material referred to in this paragraph can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
Contact Information:
Laurie W. Little
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101025/LA87217LOGO
SOURCE: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
For further information:
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
Browse our custom packages or build your own to meet your unique communications needs.
Fill out a CNW membership form or contact us at 1 (877) 269-7890
Request more information about CNW products and services or call us at 1 (877) 269-7890


text:
Creating a Character Day 5
Lesson 5 of 16
Objective: SWBAT complete revisions, editing, and the final copy of their writing piece before sharing it with others.
Big Idea: At the end of yesterday's lesson, students were in various stages of the writing process. Students continue their work until all are finished and ready to share their published work.
This year, I've challenged myself to rethink genre instruction so that students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the three main types. In order to build stronger connections between reading and writing, I reworked my units so that they are completely intertwined. Just as with my non-fiction units, you'll find lessons focused mainly on reading skills in a unit called, "All About Fiction" while those centered around writing skills in a unit called, "Fictional Writing." In my classroom, both units were taught simultaneously over a nine-week period.
In these first five lessons, students create their own fictional character. We've spent the last several weeks reading fiction stories and analyzing the characters in each. These lessons begin with a quick review of a few characters we've met and a short modeling of how to complete today's task before turning students loose to complete their own work.
Resources (2)
Resources (2)
Setting a Purpose
I call students to the meeting area to start the day. At the end of yesterday's class, students were in various stages of the writing process. Some students were finishing their initial drafts of paragraph two and three, some were revising, while others were editing. I take a quick status of the class to see how many students are at each stage.
I explain that today's task is to finish our final copies and share our work with others in the room. Students still working on drafts will complete that work independently at their desks. Those ready to begin revising or editing should check in with me at the front table before moving on to the next step. I ask students to tell me what choices they can make should they finish before the rest of the class and then set everyone to work.
Independent Practice
Students busy themselves in their portion of the writing process. During this time, I conduct individual conferences and wait for students to join me at the table ready for check-ins. Here I'll connect each student with another in the same stage and make sure they are successful at moving onto that next step.
Sharing our Work
When everyone has finished, I ask students to return to their desks and prepare to share their work. Today we'll share in a jigsaw-esque way. First, I set a timer for eight minutes and ask that students share with the people at their tables. When the timer goes off (or earlier if I see that students don't quite need that much time), I have them stand up with their pieces and head to a new table. The trick is not to sit at a table with someone whose story you've already heard. This is easy in the beginning, but becomes more difficult as we continue to rotate. Because we have a limited time today, not every student will get to hear each piece. However, I always place completed pieces in our writing area and/or on a bulletin board so that students can read each other's writing on their own during the next few weeks.


text:
Reviewing the Eagles' 19-17 win over the Giants while wondering how a team with a minus-5 turnover ratio that has been outscored 83-66 and has a quarterback with a 72.7 passer rating can possibly be 3-1:
--At his Monday news conference, Andy Reid made mention of the ``adjustments'' that offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and line coach Howard Mudd made at halftime Sunday. One of the most significant was their decision to go with more two-back formations in the second half.
Fullback Stanley Havili, who had played just 48 of 226 offensive snaps in the Eagles' first three games, played just six offensive snaps in the first half, when the Eagles managed just eight first downs, 151 net yards and 19 rushing yards. In the second half, the 6-0, 245-pounder was on the field for 17 of the Eagles' 38 offensive plays as they racked up 14 first downs, 271 net yards and 172 rushing yards. The main reason the Eagles went to more two-back sets in the second half was to keep the Giants' base defense on the field.
Havili made the most of his extended playing time. He rushed for 15 yards on two carries, had a reception for seven more yards and did a solid job of blocking for LeSean McCoy. McCoy, who rushed for just two yards on six carries in the first half, had 121 on 17 carries in the second half.
Havili had a nice block on McCoy's 34-yard run on the Eagles' first possession of the second half. He kicked out linebacker Michael Boley and created an alley on the right side. On the very next play, Havili had a nice downfield block on cornerback Prince Amukamara on a 22-yard run by McCoy.
The Eagles drove down to the Giants one-yard line, but couldn't punch it in, as three straight McCoy runs netted -1 yard. If McCoy had followed Havili inside on second down, he likely would have scored. But for some reason, he opted to run it outside of the tight end and was stopped cold.
On an early fourth-quarter scoring drive, Havili twice lined up on the wing and ran the ball, picking up seven and eight yards on his two carries. He also had a seven-yard reception out of a three-wide receiver, two-back set on the drive, which resulted in a 35-yard Alex Henery field goal that gave the Eagles a 16-10 lead.
--For only the third time in his last 26 starts, Michael Vick had a turnover-free game. He also did a good job against the Giants' blitz, completing 8 of 12 passes for 125 yards and one touchdown when they sent five or more rushers. Vick was 18-for-45 against the blitz in the Eagles' first three games. One of his best throws of the night against the blitz was a 17-yard second-quarter completion to Damaris Jackson on the Eagles' first scoring drive. He recognized a blitz and quickly delivered the ball to Johnson, who was the hot receiver on the play.
--Middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans had a mixed bag of a night. He played pretty well against the run as the Eagles held the Giants to 57 rushing yards on 19 carries. But he had problems in coverage. He had man coverage on running back Ahmad Bradshaw on a second-quarter screen, but couldn't get off a block by center David Baas. Bradshaw gained 22 yards on the play. Ryans forced an incompletion on a third-and-four in the second quarter when he got pressure on Eli Manning via an A-gap blitz. But he was slow in getting over to cover Victor Cruz on a third-quarter slant. Ryans could've had an interception on the play if he had reacted quicker. Instead, Cruz ended up with a 14-yard touchdown. It appeared that Ryans also was at fault in leaving tight end Bear Pascoe uncovered on his six-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter that gave the Giants a brief 17-16 lead.
--LeSean McCoy did a nice job of keeping linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka off of Vick on his 19-yard touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson at the end of the first half. Vick also displayed patience in the pocket on the play, stepping up to avoid the outside rush and throwing a strike to a wide-open Jackson on a route that needed time to develop.
--Trent Cole played 47 snaps Sunday night, the most of any Eagles defensive linemen. He was followed by Cullen Jenkins with 46, Jason Babin with 45, Fletcher Cox with 43, Derek Landri with 27, Darryl Tapp with 23, Cedric Thornton with 18, Phillip Hung with 13 and Brandon Graham with 10.
--The absences of Jason Peters and Jason Kelce is showing in the Eagles' poor red zone production. In their last three games, they've converted just 3 of 11 red-zone opportunities into touchdowns, including 1 of 4 Sunday.
--Last season, DeSean Jackson had just two red-zone receptions. He's already matched that total this year with his 19-yard touchdown catch against the Giants. Jackson currently is on pace for 80 catches and 1,332 yards this season. Both would be career-highs. Jackson has been targeted a team-high 38 times this season.
--The Eagles have scored just once on their first two possessions this season. Three of their 12 turnovers have come on their first two possessions.
--The Eagles gave up just two runs of more than five yards to the Giants. For the first time this season, they didn't allow a double-digit run. The Eagles have given up just one rushing touchdown in their first four games and one in their last eight games dating back to last season.
--Two weeks ago, the Cardinals' Kevin Kolb completed 7 of 7 passes on third down against the Eagles. On Sunday, Eli Manning was just 4-for-9 for 43 yards on third down.
--The Eagles gave up their first touchdown catch to a tight end or running back Sunday when the Giants' backup tight end Bear Pascoe caught a six-yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter.


text:
Featured News - Current News - Archived News - News Categories
The following activity occurred Monday, Aug. 27, to Friday, Sept. 7, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 251 response calls during this period.
Monday, Aug. 27
•5800 block of Griffin Street, criminal mischief. Female, 58, reported mailbox damage. Two responses by patrol.
•EM-Star, Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center, intoxicated male. Male, 58, listed; no problems reported.
•700 block of Cayuga Street, road flooded. Village DPW notified.
•Location not listed; domestic, mental health response/check welfare. Male, 61, listed as a suspect and a female, 59, listed as a victim. Self-inflicted stab wound to chest reported; subject taken to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on a mental health response.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
•Saunders Settlement Road, reckless driver complaint. Patrol checked area; vehicle gone on arrival.
•400 block of 24th Street, Niagara Falls, warrant execution. Male, 25, placed under arrest. Bail of $1,500/$3,000 assigned.
•400 block of Aberdeen Road, fraud complaint. Statement taken from a male, 52; suspect unknown.
•1400 block of Ridge Road, fight. Both parties left with their parents and advised not to return.
•1700 block of Ridge Road, landlord-tenant dispute. Both parties advised; all OK.
•Locations on Niagara Street; South Eighth Street; Cayuga Street; South Fourth and Tuscarora streets; and the 700 block of Center Street, Alcohol Beverage Control violations. Patrol reports the following arrests for open container violations: a male, 21; a female, 26; a female, 21; a male, 32; a male, 22; a male, 30; a male, 21; a male, 29; a male, 21; a male, 22; a male, 22; and a male, 22. Appearance tickets for Lewiston Town Court issued to all violators. Reports filed.
•4600 block of Creek Road, larceny complaint. Statement taken from a male, 56. Female, 55, listed as a suspect. No report.
•900 block of Center Street, check situation. Patrol spoke with a male, 27, regarding the possible larceny of pallets. Resolved by patrol.
•800 block of Seneca Street, possible UUMV. Female driver reported her vehicle as missing. Vehicle located by patrol on Walnut Avenue in Niagara Falls, was driven home by a designated driver. Returned later to owner.
•Center Street and Portage Road, reckless driver complaint. Resolved by patrol.
•Lewiston Road, southbound, reckless driver complaint. Plate number logged; patrol notified Niagara Falls Police.
Wednesday, Aug. 29
•900 block of Center Street. K-9 search. Appearance ticket issued; no further details.
•2300 block of Upper Mountain Road, hit-run. Statement taken from a male, 78; male, 18, listed as a suspect. Investigation to continue; charges pending.
•Bond Lake, suspected vehicle. Patrol reported the arrest of a male, 17, for unlawful possession of marijuana. Appearance ticket issued for Lewiston Town Court. Report filed.
•500 block of Center Street, larceny. Female, 70, stated she believes someone stole her sunglasses during the Jazz Festival on Saturday. Report filed.
•Green Road, suspected vehicle. "Mr. Trash" vehicle located by patrol. Patrol reported it was involved in illegal dumping several weeks earlier.
•Swann Road, vehicle-traffic stop. Unidentified subject pulled over for being an unlicensed driver. Uniform traffic tickets issued to Lewiston Town Court. Vehicle towed; report filed.
•Nash Road, bench warrant execution. Male, 40, placed under arrest; charge(s) not specified. Arraignment at Town of Niagara Court and suspect released on his recognizance.
Thursday, Aug. 30
•Grove Street, unwanted party. Patrol spoke with a female, 45; male, 31, listed as a person involved.
•Upper Mountain Road, westbound, reckless driver. Area checked for a red vehicle with negative results.
•5100 block of Country Club Trail, suspected vehicle. Patrol reports complainant observed two black males using a video camera to record area residences. Suspect vehicle described as an older model Buick, white with dealer plates.
•900 block of Balmer Road, domestic. One male placed under arrest on a charge of child endangerment/harassment.
•4000 block of Lower River Road, larceny. Statement taken from a male; suspect unknown. No further details; report filed.
Friday, Aug. 31
•900 block of Center Street, larceny. Supermarket reported the suspect paid for drinks and was not charged.
•Saunders Settlement and Chew roads, separate vehicle/traffic stops. Patrol reported a male, 28, and a female, 36, were both charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in separate stops. Female also charged with operating/permitting operation without insurance. Uniform traffic tickets issued for Lewiston Town Court. Reports filed.
•Pletcher Road, vehicle/traffic stop-DWI arrest. Patrol reported the arrest of a male, 24, for driving while intoxicated. Suspect released on uniform traffic tickets to Lewiston Town Court. Vehicle secured. Report filed.
Saturday, Sept. 1
•4800 block of Ridge View Drive, hit-run. Patrol reports one vehicle struck; U.S. Border Patrol located other vehicle on I-190 southbound. Driver, a male, 15, charged with leaving the scene and other traffic charges; male passenger, 17, charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Vehicle secured; reports filed.
•I-190 southbound, rolling domestic in a pickup. Patrol unable to locate.
•Shenk Road, assist/mental health response. Male subject reported bleeding from the wrists.
•Niagara Falls locations, assist other agency, two calls. LPD requested to assist Niagara Falls Police with a fight of 50 people at the City Market; subjects gone on patrol's arrival. Also, a call involving 200 people in the street on 18th Street and Niagara Avenue. Group dispersed by multiple agencies without incident.
•2600 block of Lower Mountain Road, neighbor problem. Shots fired too close to a house. Both parties interviewed.
•Unspecified location, arrest. Female, 28, arraigned at Town of Niagara Count and released on her own recognizance.
•300 block of South Seventh Street, suspicious person. Male, 30, identified and brought home by a friend.
•100 block of Elliott Drive, juvenile problem. Underage drinking complaint unfounded.
•200 block of Tuscarora Street, disturbing the peace. Call handled by patrol.
•700 block of Tuscarora Street, fireworks complaint. Female, 43, reported damage to numerous vehicles in parking lot from fireworks debris.
Sunday, Sept. 2
•500 block of Second Street, Youngstown, mental health response. Patrol assisted Youngstown Police on a call of a male, possibly with a gun. Taser deployed; report filed.
•Niagara University, intoxicated person. Female, 20, taken by Upper Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. to EM-Star at Mount St. Mary's. Report filed.
•2300 block of Upper Mountain Road, burglary. Money taken from a safe. Investigation to continue.
•600 block of Mohawk Street, civil matter. Patrol spoke with a female complainant, 45, and a male, 49. Complainant advised it was a civil matter.
•Garlow Road, on top of New York Power Authority reservoir, reckless driver. Patrol reported the arrest of a male, 24, for driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation, alcohol related, and aggravated unlicensed operation, first. Patrol also reported the arrests of a female, 18, a male, 44, and a male, 18, on trespass charges; appearance tickets issued for Lewiston Town Court. Driver refused breath testing request; arraignment held at Lewiston Town Court, bail assigned of $500/$1,000 and driver remanded to Niagara County Jail. Report filed.
Monday, Sept. 3
•600 block of Mohawk Street, check situation. State Police on location; Domestic Incident Report filed.
•NU, intoxicated male. Male, 25, taken by Upper Mountain VFC to EM-Star at Mount St. Mary's.
•3800 block of Lower River Road, male lying on the ground. Patrol evaluated; all OK.
•1700 block of Ridge Road, larceny. Two females, ages 52 and 32, listed as a victim and person involved. Female, 23, listed as a suspect. Investigation to continue. Report filed.
•100 block of South Water Street, criminal mischief. Statement taken from a female, 24, who reported unknown persons attempted to break into a vehicle with California registration. Patrol reviewed all footage and determined that the criminal mischief incident occurred at a different location.
•Lower Niagara River, boat in distress. Boat towed back to shore by Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co.
•Saunders Settlement and Tuscarora roads, vehicle/traffic stop. Female, 21, placed under arrest for aggravated unlicensed operation, third. Driver released on uniform traffic tickets to Lewiston Town Court. Report filed.
•Ridge and Creek roads, vehicle/traffic stop. Unidentified driver placed under arrest for operation while the registration is suspended/revoked. Driver released on appearance tickets to Lewiston Town Court and vehicle towed.
•NU campus, EMS response. Male, 17, reported overdosed and taken by Upper Mountain VFC to Mount St. Mary's EM-Star.
•2500 block of Youngstown-Lockport Road, harassment. Patrol assisted Niagara County Sheriff's Office on an attempt to locate of a male. Suspect GOA.
Tuesday, Sept. 4
•700 block of Ridge Road, attempt to locate. Patrol reported negative results on its attempt to locate a female.
•South Fourth and Tuscarora streets, DWI checkpoint, K9 Unit narcotics search. Patrol reported assisting State Police on the positive alert of a male, 43, who was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
400 block of North Second Street, vehicle/traffic stop, DWI arrest. Male, 53, arrested for driving while intoxicated. Uniform traffic tickets for Lewiston Town Court issued and driver released. Vehicle towed. Report filed.
•Portage Road, unwanted party at a motel. Subjects left without incident.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
•4600 block of Porter-Center Road, aggravated harassment. Statement taken from a female, 50. Suspect unknown.
•5700 block of Lewiston Road, suspicious person. Subject in a white Cobalt taking pictures. Vehicle GOA.
•Elem and Buffalo streets, Sanborn, vehicle/traffic stop. Female, 26, pulled over for operation while registration is suspended/revoked. Uniform traffic ticket issued for Lewiston Town Court. Report filed.
•4000 block of Calkins Road, domestic. Female, 47, listed as a victim and male, 49, listed as a suspect. Male placed under arrest on a charge of harassment, second. Charges filed.
•1100 block of Saunders Settlement Road, violation of order of protection. Female, 58, listed as a victim and male, 51, listed as a suspect. Report filed.
•Indian Hill Road, shooter complaint. Area around a gas/convenience business checked with negative results.
Thursday, Sept. 6
•5300 block of Chew Road, property dispute. Statement taken from a female complainant, 33, regarding a male, 35, listed as a suspect. Male placed under arrest on the following charges: criminal impersonation, second; resisting arrest; and disorderly conduct. Suspect also found to be an illegal alien from Mexico. Detainer placed on suspect. Report filed.
•Saunders Settlement and Kline roads, arrest. LPD on location with NCSO and New York State Police for the arrest of a male, 17, on unlawful possession of marijuana charges. Suspect issued appearance ticket to Lewiston Town Court and released on his own recognizance.
•2800 block of Ridge Road, property dispute. Patrol spoke with a male, 39. Subject reported as intoxicated and advised by patrol not to remove any property from the residence.
Friday, Sept. 7
•4000 block of Creek Road, follow-up. Patrol reported the arrest of a female, 23, on a charge of grand larceny, second. Arraignment at Lewiston Town Court, bail of $2,500/$5,000 assigned and suspect remanded to custody of NCSO.
•900 block of Upper Mountain Road, neighbor problem. Patrol advised elderly parties involved to cease all contact.
•700 block of The Circle, attempted computer fraud. Statement taken from a female, 74. Patrol advised to ignore phone calls.


text:
The World Superbike calendar has been reduced to 13 events. The Russian round of WSBK, scheduled to be held at the Moscow Raceway on July 5th has been canceled, after the event organizer, YMS Promotion, failed to provide the contract guarantees required by the contract.
As a further consequence, the Yakhnich Motorsport Team have also lost their slot on the 2015 World Supersport grid, which was tied in with the Russian round.
The cancellation of the Russian round did not come as a surprise. The Russian WSBK round is a legacy of the last years of Infront running the series.


text:
Cattle Drive
- By webmaster
Permanent link to this article: http://artgroupsdfw.com/exhibits-events/artists-showplace-gallery-presents-framing-the-frontier/attachment/cattle-drive/
Recent Posts
- Crockett Row's 4th annual Chalk Art Festival on Sept. 29 – call for artists
- Tuesday Evenings at the Modern Lecture Series Fall 2018 Schedule
- "Fridas" by Rick Rembisz at the Granville
- Sara Cardona "Southern Gothic" – October Exhibit at Texas Wesleyan
- Request for Proposals #18130 – Holiday Show for Prairie Lights
- Opening Sept. 1st at Inner Space: From Falsehood's Glitter
- Papier-mâché Workshop Oct. 6 & 13 with Leticia Garcia
- The COVE: Donaldson's Resins, Garland and Royer under East Asian Influences
- Fort Worth Fall Gallery Night on Sept. 8
- Nasher 360 Speaker Series on 8/25 – Tauba Auerbach
- Handmade Leather Sketchbook Journal class August 25
- Arts After School – Greater Denton Arts Council
- Figure Stones
- Plano Art Association's 125 Show 2018
- Magnolia at the Modern Film Schedule September 14-October 28
- VAL's WILD & FREE reception & awards Sept. 15
- Nomadic Fungi: Germination To Propagation
- 2018 SWA Membership Exhibition call for entries
- Paint Under the Tuscan Sun!
- Summer Art Festival at The Artists Showplace Gallery on August 25
- 2018 IAA Animal Art Awards Competition entry deadline August 25
- The Space Between reception August 24 at Haggerty Gallery
- Arts After School in Denton
- Dramatic Portraits in Colored Pencil Nov. 2 – 5
- Artist of the Month: Pooran Lashini – Reception Aug. 19 at the Geometric MADI
- 2018 Member's Exhibition opens August 18 at 500X
- Reception for Ryan Ekmark Aug. 21 at AC Hotel by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria
- Art Aid Expo 2018 on Saturday, August 18
- Fun-Dango August 21 – benefiting Artists Enclave of Denton County
- Photographing 2D Artwork Workshop Sept. 23
- Fall Free Basic Classes on Drawing, Acrylic and Watercolor
- Richard McWhorter: ICONS August 17 & 18 at the COVE
- Call for entries – Travel – deadline August 26
- NORTH opens August 17 at thegallery8680
- Pooran Lashini workshop: Geometric Patterns in Middle Eastern Art & Culture rescheduled
Top Posts & Pages
- Post Your News
- Papier-mâché Workshop Oct. 6 & 13 with Leticia Garcia
- Call for entries - Travel - deadline August 26
- 2018 Creative Arts Competition at the State Fair of Texas call for entries
- The COVE: Donaldson's Resins, Garland and Royer under East Asian Influences
- Summer Art Festival at The Artists Showplace Gallery on August 25
- 2018 IAA Animal Art Awards Competition entry deadline August 25
- Paint Under the Tuscan Sun!
- 2018 Rockwall Art Show call for entries
Free email newsletters
Daily (new briefs sent nightly)
Weekly (news briefs weekly on Thursday night)
Companion Sites
Local Arts Headlines
DFW Artists Voice – Headlines from blogs & tweets from local visual artists and artists groups, plus other local news sources. Includes images and videos. Daily. Free subscription.
DFW Arts Daily – Headlines from 70+ local visual and performing arts groups and institutions, plus other local news sources. Includes images and videos. Free subscription.
Art News DFW on Twitter
Using our Google Calendars
Google Calendars for these event types:
Art Events
Art Deadlines
Artist Meetings
Art Instruction
To search, choose one of the calendars above and it will appear on a new page. Click on the +GoogleCalendar symbol at the bottom of the calendar. You will be asked if you wish to add the calendar to your Google calendar. Click 'No' (unless you wish to add it) and then you will be able to use the search box at the top of the calendar.
To add an event to our calendars, use the Contact Form below.
Post Your News
North Texas art organizations, artists & galleries, we will post your visual arts news for free!
Email firstname.lastname@example.com, use the sidebar Submission Form below or go to the Submission Form Page.
All notices are moderated.
Header Art Credits
Earnest Benton
Cabe Booth
Cecie Feiner Borschow
Naomi Brotherton
Maureen Brouillette
Sharon Giles
Niki Gulley
Ann Hardy
John P. Irizarry
Jane E. Jones
Gaylord O'Con
Patricia Rodriguez
Jo Williams
Deran Wright
© All art is copyrighted by the artist.. contact the Webmaster to participate: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Remote Sensing and Global Environmental Change
Remote Sensing and Global Environmental Change
Mar 2011, Wiley-Blackwell
384 pages
DescriptionRemote Sensing plays a key role in monitoring the various manifestations of global climate change. It is used routinely in the assessment and mapping of biodiversity over large areas, in the monitoring of changes to the physical environment, in assessing threats to various components of natural systems, and in the identification of priority areas for conservation.
This book presents the fundamentals of remote sensing technology, but rather than containing lengthy explanations of sensor specifications and operation, it concentrates instead on the application of the technology to key environmental systems. Each system forms the basis of a separate chapter, and each is illustrated by real world case studies and examples.
The book is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in earth science, environmental science, or physical geography taking a course in environmental remote sensing. It will also be an invaluable reference for environmental scientists and managers who require an overview of the use of remote sensing in monitoring and mapping environmental change at regional and global scales.
Additional resources for this book can be found at: http://www.wiley.com/go/purkis/remote.
1 Introduction.
1.1 Key concepts.
2 Remote sensing basics.
2.1 Electromagnetic waves.
2.2 The electromagnetic spectrum.
2.3 Reflectance and radiance.
2.4 Atmospheric effects.
2.5 Multispectral feature recognition.
2.6 Resolution requirements.
2.7 Key concepts.
3 Remote sensors and systems.
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Remote sensors.
3.2.1 Multispectral satellite sensors.
3.2.2 Digital aerial cameras.
3.2.3 Thermal infrared sensors.
3.2.4 Radar and microwave radiometers.
3.2.5 Laser profilers.
3.3 Remote sensing platforms.
3.3.1 Airborne platforms.
3.3.2 Medium-resolution satellites.
3.3.3 High-resolution satellites.
3.3.4 Global observation satellites.
3.4 The NASA Earth observing system.
3.5 Global Earth observation systems.
3.5.1 Global Climate Observing System.
3.5.2 Global Earth Observation System of Systems.
3.5.3 Integrated Ocean Observing System.
3.6 Existing image archives.
3.7 Key concepts.
4 Digital image analysis.
4.1 Image data format.
4.2 Image pre-processing.
4.3 Image enhancement and interpretation.
4.4 Image classification.
4.5 Image band selection.
4.6 Error assessment.
4.7 Time-series analysis and change detection.
4.8 Field sampling using GPS.
4.9 Use of Geographic Information Systems.
4.10 Key concepts.
5 Monitoring changes in global vegetation cover.
5.1 EM spectrum of vegetation.
5.2 Vegetation indices.
5.3 Biophysical properties and processes of vegetation.
5.4 Classification systems.
5.5 Global vegetation and land cover mapping programmes.
5.5.1 NASA Pathfinder global monitoring project.
5.5.2 International geosphere-biosphere program.
5.5.3 Application of new satellites and radar.
5.6 Remote sensing of vegetation as a monitor for global change.
CASE STUDY: Desertification in the African Sahel.
CASE STUDY: Deforestation of Amazonia.
5.7 Remote sensing of wetlands change.
5.8 Fire detection.
5.9 Key concepts.
6 Remote sensing of urban environments.
6.1 Urbanization.
6.2 Urban remote sensing.
6.2.1 Three-dimensional urban model generation.
6.2.2 Stereo imaging.
6.2.3 LiDAR.
6.2.4 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).
6.3 Microwave sensing of subsidence.
6.4 Textural metrics.
6.5 Monitoring city growth.
6.6 Assessing the ecology of cities.
6.7 Urban climatology.
6.8 Air quality and air pollution.
6.9 Climate change as a threat to urbanization.
6.10 Key concepts.
7 Surface and ground water resources.
7.1 Remote sensing of inland water quality.
7.2 Remote sensing sediment load and pollution of inland waters.
7.3 Remote sensing non-coastal flooding.
7.4 Bathymetry of inland waters.
7.5 Mapping watersheds at the regional scale.
7.6 Remote sensing of land surface moisture.
7.7 Remote sensing of groundwater.
7.8 Key concepts.
8 Coral reefs, carbon and climate.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 The status of the world's reefs.
8.3 Remote sensing of coral reefs.
8.4 Light, corals and water.
8.4.1 Light and the water surface.
8.4.2 Light and the water body.
8.4.3 Reflectance models for optically shallow waters.
8.4.4 Reflectance signatures of reef substrata.
8.5 Passive optical sensing.
8.6 Sensor-down versus reef-up sensing.
8.7 Spectral unmixing.
8.8 Image-derived bathymetry.
8.9 LiDAR.
8.10 Sonar.
8.11 Sub-bottom acoustic profiling.
8.12 Radar applications.
8.13 Class assemblages and the minimum mapping unit.
8.14 Change detection.
8.15 Key concepts.
9 Coastal impact of storm surges and sea level rise.
9.1 Predicting and monitoring coastal flooding.
9.2 Coastal currents and waves.
9.3 Mapping beach topography.
9.4 LiDAR bathymetry.
CASE STUDY: LiDAR application to modelling sea level rise at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
9.5 Key concepts.
10 Observing the oceans.
10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Ocean colour, chlorophyll and productivity.
10.3 Hazardous algal blooms and other pollutants.
10.4 Sea surface temperature.
CASE STUDY: Upwelling and El Niño.
10.5 Ocean salinity.
10.6 Physical ocean features.
10.6.1 Sea surface elevation and ocean currents.
10.6.2 Sea surface winds.
10.6.3 Ocean waves.
10.6.4 Oil slicks and other surface features.
10.7 Ocean observing systems.
10.8 Marine GIS.
10.9 Key concepts.
11 Monitoring Earth's atmosphere.
11.1 The status of Earth's atmosphere.
11.2 Atmospheric remote sensing.
11.3 The 'A- Train' satellite constellation.
11.3.1 Dancing on the A- Train.
11.4 Remote sensing atmospheric temperature.
11.5 Atmospheric remote sensing of ozone.
11.6 Atmospheric remote sensing of carbon dioxide.
11.7 Remote sensing atmospheric dust.
CASE STUDY: Spaceborne monitoring of African dust events.
11.8 Clouds.
11.9 Forecasting Earth's atmosphere.
11.10 Atmospheric models and reality.
11.11 Hurricanes.
CASE STUDY: Hurricane Katrina.
11.12 Key concepts.
12 Observing the cryosphere.
12.1 Introduction.
12.2 The history and status of the polar ice sheets.
12.3 Ice and sea level.
12.4 Ice and climate.
12.5 Present ice loss in context.
12.6 Remote sensing of the Earth's ice sheets.
12.6.1 Passive optical and thermal remote sensing.
12.6.2 Passive microwave remote sensing.
12.6.3 Active microwave remote sensing.
12.6.4 Active optical remote sensing – ICESat.
12.7 Ice sheet mass balance.
CASE STUDY: Disintegration of the Larsen and Wilkins ice shelves.
12.8 Remote sensing permafrost.
12.9 Key concepts.
13 Effective communication of global change information using remote sensing.
13.1 Global environmental change as an interdisciplinary issue.
13.2 Effective communication through accessibility of data.
14 Looking ahead: future developments.
14.1 Emerging technologies.
14.1.1 Fusion in remote sensing.
14.1.2 Hyper-spatial satellites.
14.1.3 Hyperspectral hyper-spatial satellites.
14.2 The near future.
14.3 The more distant future.
14.4 Advanced image analysis techniques.
14.5 Looking ahead at a changing Earth.
"...the book provides a useful text and reference source for information on remote sensing of the Earth's surface for the study of global environmental change...the book's strengths include the comprehensive material presented in the chapters on remote sensing of the land, oceans and coastal regions, which are areas of expertise for the authors. For this reason alone it is a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any student of remote sensing." (Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, June 2013)
"An exciting and informative book to read and a pleasure to review, this work constitutes a generalist's dream. . . By that virtue, this book should also appeal to the informed public at large." (Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, 1 October 2012)
"A comprehensive and accessible introduction to remote-sensing applications within the area of global environmental monitoring and should represent a welcome addition to the bookshelves of many university libraries, for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and non-specialists with an interest in applying remotely sensed data." (Rachel Gaulton, January 2013, International Journal of Remote Sensing, 34:2, 751-752)
"This is an extremely valuable bock for educators and students alike, serving as a quick, high level, and accurate reference source for the basics, while offering current and solid examples of applications and results." (Demetrio Zourarakis, Photogrammatic Engineering & Remote Sensing, October 2012)
"I would recommend this book to those unfamiliar with remote-sensing methods and applications and to others who want to see how these techniques can be applied to global environmental change." (The Leading Edge, 1 May 2012)
"I highly recommend the well explained and invaluable reference book Remote Sensing and Global Environmental Change by Samuel J. Purkis and Victor V. Klemas, to any students, professionals, and policy makers who are seeking a comprehensive and well presented approach to the application of remote sensing technology to global environmental change. This book will enhance and enrich your understanding of remote sensing, and of its accompanying technologies and environmental applications." (Blog Business World, 22 October 2011)


text:
Buy this item and earn 200 reward points.
Self Tying Shoelace (DVD and Props)by Jay Noblezada View ClipFrom the mind of Jay Noblezada..."Hey man, your shoe is untied."So you SMILE, make EYE CONTACT with your spectator, and to the ASTONISHMENT of everyone, your SHOELACES seem to VISUALLY TIE THEMSELVES.Can be performed fully surrounded.Stunningly VISUAL.YOUR laces.Your Shoes.ULTRA-FAST 3 SEC RESET!


text:
Close Window
What does this mean?
The page you are looking for may have been deleted, may not exist, or there may have been a spelling mistake.
What do I do now?
To continue, return to the home page and try again later. Or, find an agent near you to help complete you this service.
You can also try finding the page you want on the westernunion.com site map.


text:
Medical school researchers report physician workforce shortage worsening
Statewide need for care growing while doctor deficit becomes more acuteUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Dir of Communications, Office of Dean of Medicine
Researchers at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), University of Hawai`i Mānoa have found the MD shortage statewide is worsening. The state of Hawaii is an estimated 747 physicians short of the number we should have currently treating patients, based on Hawai`i's population. There are currently 2,894 physicians practicing in Hawai`i. One third of them are 55 or older, approaching retirement. The shortage of 747 MDs statewide is expected to increase to a deficit of 1,448 physicians by 2020, only seven years from now. Hawai`i's population as a whole is aging at one of the highest rates in the nation, which means the doctor deficit is increasing at the same time that patients' need for health care from age-related illnesses will become more acute.
A growing problem
The latest estimated supply and shortage numbers, by county:
O`ahu's 2013 supply: 2,127 MDs; Current need/demand is 2,494
Hawai`i's 2013 supply is 336 MDs; Current need/demand is 530
Kaua`i's 2013 supply is 130 MDs; Current need/demand is 199
Maui's 2013 supply is 301 MDs; Current need/demand is 418
"A local solution is the only answer"
"The University of Hawai`i medical school is overwhelmingly the major source of physicians for our state, both through our education of MD students (90% of whom are Hawai`i residents) and our Hawai`i Residency Programs, which oversees training of more than 240 MDs while they work to obtain licensure or board certification," said Dr. Jerris Hedges, JABSOM Dean. "These MDs in Residency and Fellowship training are actually employed at our partner health care training institutions helping to treat patients."
"Meeting the crisis in the Hawai`i health care workforce is going to have to be a local solution," explained Dr. Hedges. "We are grateful for the foresight of Hawai`i's leaders who nearly 50 years ago established Hawai`i's medical school and continue to support us. Their leadership in this area is a daily source of inspiration to many of us."
About the Workforce Assessment:
The Hawai`i Physician Workforce Assessment, supported by the Hawai`i State Legislature, surveys doctors at the time of each physician's licensure (every 2 years) and is funded by a $60 fee attached to that license. The assessment reports annually to the Legislature about where physicians are practicing, what their specialty and age is, and whether they accept Medicare and Medicaid patients. The project this year launched an on-line database to advertise physician openings in Hawai`i, at MD JOBS IN HAWAI`I.
The workforce team, JABSOM's AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC) also launched the State's first-ever Education Loan Repayment Program last year, helping MDs, nurse practitioners and other health care providers repay their educational loans if they commit to serve at least two years treating patients in a rural setting (where health care workforce shortages are acute). Funded by the U.S. Affordable Care Act and gifts from The Queen's Medical Center, HMSA and Aloha Care, the Loan Repayment Program is also being considered by lawmakers this session for some state funding, which would allow it to attract and retain more health care workers.
Third Annual Physician Shortage Conference
A conference sponsored by JABSOM's Physician Workforce Assessment team on Saturday, April 20, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, will emphasize how Hawai`i can maximize the benefits of changes created by the Affordable Care Act and how we can make Hawai`i an ideal place to practice medicine. Topics will include the Patient Centered Medical Home, care coordination, telemedicine, and working as part of an interprofessional medical care team. In addition, the team is providing education on local payment reforms and the new Medical Inquiry and Conciliation Panel.
The keynote speakers are Dr. Len Nichols of the Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics, and Carl W. Taylor, Executive Director Fraser Institute for Health Research. Other topics will be: Addressing Interprofessional Teamwork Models that work, Telehealth solutions for Hawai`i, Hawai`i Specific Solutions to Improve Your Bottom Line and Medical Malpractice Changes in Hawai`i – Demystifying the Medical Inquiry and Conciliation Panel Experience.
The Hawai`i Consortium for Continuing Medical Education (HCCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing Medical education for physicians.
For more information, visit: http://jabsom.hawaii.edu


text:
(AllHipHop News) It appears the #NewRules movement does not just apply to the music industry. Anti-government activists have taken on a fresh approach to getting their message to the masses as well.
The BBC is reporting that the highly publicized Jay-Z "Magna Carta" app for Samsung Galaxy Android phones was cloned by computer hackers. The real app allowed Galaxy owners to download a free version of Jay's new album Magna Carta Holy Grail as well as other exclusive content.
Hackers cloned the app and made it available on unofficial sites. Apparently, the cloned app worked just as the original until July 4th when a timer in the code changed the image of album artwork to a picture of President Barack Obama wearing headphones with the words "yes we scan" above it.
Obama and the US government has been heavily criticized for a recently revealed NSA surveillance program that allegedly has wide scale ability to collect communication information on Americans. One privacy rights group is suing the Obama Administration over the program.
Jay-Z has had a very public connection with President Obama. The legendary Brooklyn rapper campaigned for Obama in 2008 and 2012, and he has mentioned the President in several songs including the track "Open Letter."
The relationship between Obama and Jay-Z may be one of the reasons the hackers targeted fans of the rapper for their cyber attack.
Software security company McAfee discovered the cloned "Magna Carta" app. At the moment McAfee is uncertain whether the Trojan attack also collected other personal data from its users.
"The image and the service name NSAListener suggest a hacktivist agenda, but we haven't ruled out the possibility that additional malware may target financial transactions or other data," wrote McAfee researcher Irfan Asrar in a blogpost.
[ALSO READ: Is Jay-Z's New 'Magna Carta' App Gathering Info About It's Users?]


text:
Fido & Me —Sleepless in Mammoth
"Here I am! Hey hey hey hey!"
Fido scampered on over, full of beans as usual.
"Fido, have you been messing with my email? I'm getting all kinds of strange email from people I don't know, in places I've never been, and I just have a hunch you're behind this."
"I love email," Fido said. "You can connect with anyone!"
"I know, Fido, but I don't want to be connected with EVERYone. I can see there is a green, pine pollen dogpaw print on my keyboard."
Fido sat (obediently, for once in his life) at my side. He grinned.
"Read me one of your weird emails!" he effused.
"One of them is from a woman in Lake Tahoe who wants to have dinner with me. Another one is from a woman who wants to go for a hike with us in the High Country."
Fido had a hard time containing himself.
"It worked! It worked! It worked! So are you going to go for a hike and maybe dinner afterward?"
"Here's another one, Fido, who is accusing me of being … well, you don't want to know. Fido, what's behind all this? What a mess!"
"I just figured you'd like a little company, is all," Fido said. "You know, someone to make your coffee in the morning, that kind of thing."
I checked the return domain names.
They were from match.com, OurTime.com, and others. There weren't very many of them, but enough for me to know that Fido had been up to no good.
"Fido, what's behind this?"
Fido said he was peering at the TV one night when I was on the World's Largest Dog Bed (the couch), and "Sleepless in Seattle" popped onto the screen. Myself, I was dozing and, like I say, I hadn't set the channel. I snorted awake, briefly, when Fido said, to no one in particular, "I'll miss Nora Ephron."
When I roused myself, I switched over to the baseball game for a few minutes, and then hit the hay.
Fido had had other ideas, copped from Ephron, probably, and that's when he got to the keyboard and began his search.
"What did you tell these people?" I said.
"Hmm, well, that you like to read books and watch baseball, and that you like boot-cut jeans and hats. Lots of hats."
"And that you are great with big red dogs like me!"
"And that sometimes you listen to Bob Dylan, then switch over to Dvorak, then switch to Bessie Smith, over to Mahler, then to John Gorka and that you're all over the place sometimes."
"The point, Old Boy," said I, "is that you just can't get onto somebody's computer and sign him or her up for dating services. It's just not a thing you'd want to do."
"But that kid in Seattle? He roped in Meg Ryan!"
He had me there.
"Fido, if you could rope in Meg Ryan, maybe I'd change my mind." I gave him a scratch behind his ears. "And I'll miss Nora Ephron, too."


text:
Tag: verified by visa
The Ultimate Carding Tutorial
Use this Carding Tutorial to learn how hackers steals your information
With the ultimate Carding Tutorial you are going to understand how a credit card is used by the hackers. When you have never heard about the term "carding" you could think it is about something else, but for the hackers this term means the act of using usable credit cards from other holders. This can be also called a financial data hack.


text:
Browsing by Subject "Zizania texana (Texas wild-rice)."
Now showing items 1-1 of 1
Native macrophyte restoration in a spring-fed river ecosystem. (, 2012-11-29)Restoration of native macrophytes is considered a high-priority objective in the San Marcos River in San Marcos, Texas. This study examines the effects of various factors on the short and long-term survival of seeded and ...


text:
The dollar rose against most of its major peers after a report showed U.S. retail sales in February exceeded forecasts, bolstering optimism in the world's largest economy.
The euro weakened as Italian borrowing costs rose at a debt sale. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to keep the country's key interest rate at an all-time low at a policy meeting today. Japan's currency rose versus the majority of its most-traded peers after the country's largest opposition party said yesterday it would vote against deputy governor nominee Kikuo Iwata, who advocates more easing.
"It's a good reaction to the positive data figure, which helps the dollar," Brian Kim, a foreign-exchange strategist at Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc's RBS Securities unit in Stamford, Connecticut, said in a telephone interview. "We have seen an overall better data, stronger dollar relationship, and that holds right here."
The dollar appreciated 0.5% to $1.2965 against the euro at 9:07 a.m. in New York. It fell 0.2% to 95.94 yen after earlier falling as much as 0.7%. The 17-nation currency declined 0.6% to 124.43 yen.
Economic Data
The 1.1% retail sales advance exceeded all projections in a Bloomberg survey and followed a revised 0.2% gain in January, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. The median forecast was for a 0.5% advance. Sales excluding the volatile categories of autos and gasoline rose 0.4%.
"We only see definitive signs of recovery in the U.S. and nowhere else," Stephen Jen, managing partner at SLJ Macro Partners LLP, said at Bloomberg Link's FX Debates in London. "In the world where growth is decoupling and the U.S. is leading the world into a recovery, the dollar will perform quite well as risk capital is attracted into the U.S. It's very hard to short the dollar now."
The Your Party said today it will oppose Haruhiko Kuroda's nomination for BOJ governor and Hiroshi Nakaso for deputy, while supporting Iwata. The Japan Restoration Party said it will endorse Kuroda and Iwata and oppose Nakaso. The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan said yesterday it opposed Iwata because he advocates changing the central bank law to give the government more control in setting policy.
Copyright 2014 Bloomberg. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


text:
Not sure if I've typed about this before, but I've recently developed a pretty strong love of writing longhand. And because my past few blog entries have taken so long with interruptions, editing, proofreading, inserting images, looking things up, creating appropriate hyperlinks… Today's post should be pretty short. Because I'm basically taking going to take today off from the blog and write a love letter home to my wife and then break out my journal.
I'd like to see some studies done on this, but one thing I notice is that I'm more careful and deliberate when I write by hand. Putting ink to page removes the ease of correction that pixels on a screen give, so each sentence that I write for somebody else to read becomes that much more considered. It's taken me a while to re-learn how to write in cursive after more than a decade of ignoring the practice and sometimes I start writing faster than I really can, leading to some unsightly corrections. But by and large I find the process to be much more fulfilling.
For one, handwriting is much more personal than helvetica on a screen. Who among us would really choose a simple email from a loved one over a handwritten missive that they took the time to craft themselves? There are a number of conveyances available to carry my words to another person, but only one with such a personal touch as my own handwriting. The different stresses and reliefs and indentations on the paper. Where ink flowed more vigorously from my Lamy 2000 fountain pen or was strained to wick out fast enough under a long and rapid stroke. Electrons do not capture this. An email can't be spritzed was a hint of perfume or cologne for a loved one to smell. And when writing with a fountain pen, I have even more choices in colors of ink and types of paper (cotton vs. linen vs. laid, etc.).
The second thing I've noticed is that I enjoy the peace and quiet of crafting a letter this way. It's really, REALLY nice to not have Facebook chiming in your ear with constant distractions, and I'm not looking things up on the internet. I simply observe, think, and write. The focus is much better and I feel more effective. I really believe the slower pace and permanence of the ink on the page encourages one to think and phrase things more clearly, and that will translate into day-to-day life simply because the brain is getting exercised in a beneficial way that can be applied elsewhere. I honestly feel longhand writing improves cognitive function. This essay mentions what I'm talking about.
My last observation before I stick in some links for your further reading is a simple one: appearances matter. And living in an age of typing and texting has contributed even further (I believe in my case, anyhow) to penmanship looking even worse than hurry and uncaring had already made it appear. My handwriting was atrocious and frankly, embarrassing. Writing as much as possible longhand has helped me get back in the groove and improved my penmanship's appearance. Because a professional man shouldn't have handwriting that looks like that of a ten-year-old. I print capitol block letters most times for clarity, but even that can look nice or awful depending on one's level of care. Writing in cursive (or script) again has improved my penmanship on all levels and made it look far more professional. Aaybe you work in an industry where you think penmanship doesn't matter. All I'll say is my handwriting looks like it belongs to a grown-up now so I can be taken seriously. Does yours/can you?
Write longhand. Write in cursive. There are actually good reasons to do so. Now if you'll pardon me, I'm going to go write a letter to my wife.
8 Way Longhand Writing Frees Your Muse
How Handwriting Trains the Brain
Why you learn more effectively by writing than typing


text:
Assignment: Typhoon Haiyan: Your stories
iREPORTS FILED
iREPORTERS SIGNED UP
Created November 7, 2013 by
Thousands of people in the central Philippines were evacuated as one of the strongest typhoons in recorded history slammed into the country.
With sustained winds of 305 kph (190 mph) and gusts as strong as 370 kph (230 mph), Typhoon Haiyan, known as Yolanda in the Philippines, was one of the most intense such storms ever recorded. The storm's wind strength was equivalent to an exceptionally strong Category 5 hurricane. The weakened storm made landfall in Vietnam on Sunday.
Are you in the affected area? Or have you had to leave? Do you have loved ones affected by the storm? Send us your photos, videos and stories, but please stay safe such unpredictable conditions.