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For those with discriminating taste - Men, Women, and Couples
Newest Release from Acclaimed Director Candida Royalle!
Laugh-Out-Loud Movie Packed with Sensuous & Steamy Trysts!
When Lisa Ann starts filming a feature on women in the sex industry, she gets more than she bargained for! With a secret "size-queen," super-hot guys, toy-loving clerks, and an exotic masquerade that takes a walk on the wild side, this tongue-in cheek look at the adult world and popular culture will leave you laughing – when you're not rewinding to watch the "naughty" parts! Did we mention it has some of the hottest guys ever to grace an adult movie set? 85 minutes.
Breaking the typical adult movie mold, award-winning director Candida Royalle's revolutionary approach creates an adult movie for people who don't normally like adult movies! Candida takes a softer approach to the standard adult fare, focusing on intimacy, foreplay, and raw passion to create sexually positive scenes that affirm a woman's sexuality! With an engaging plot and real-life couples with realistic bodies (no silicone here), Candida's Under the Covers is ideal for women, couples, and men of discriminating taste.
Scene 1: Richard Range plays cameraman while Sativa Vertes puts on a seductive striptease before he joins the fun!
Scene 2: Charly Carlyle shows off her aggressive side after making hard-bodied hunk Primo an offer no man can refuse!
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Scene 4: Lisa Ann crashes a masquerade and quickly gets drawn into a sensuous foursome filled with slow, sensuous foreplay before reaching a climax you have to see to believe!
"It's refreshing to see so many real boobs, hear some well thought-out dialogue and get a few laughs. Not to mention sexual inspiration. It's no wonder Candida Royalle is the industry's most respected female director. " - Abbe Ehman, Eros Zine
"Under the Covers is a really good adult movie filled with every thing you would want from a sex-positive couple's friendly film. There is tongue in cheek humor, passion, great plot lines and gorgeous people having sex." - IWAdult.com
Performers:Lisa Ann, Syren, Erika Kole, Mariah Ritani, Sativa Verte, Jayme Waxman, Johnny Dannon, Primo, Michele Capozzi, Charly Carlyle, Tyler Marciano, Richard Range, Mariah Rizani, Andre Trauberg
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Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an unusually large head (macrocephaly) with a prominent forehead (frontal bossing) and flat (depressed) nasal bridge; short upper arms and legs (rhizomelic dwarfism), unusually prominent abdomen and buttocks; and short hands with fingers that assume a "trident" or three-pronged position during extension. An autosomal dominant genetic trait, achondroplasia occurs as a result of a fresh (new) spontaneous change (mutation) in genetic material in about 90 percent of cases. In achondroplasia, affected individuals have impaired ability to form bone from cartilage (endochondral bone formation).
Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an unusually large head (macrocephaly) with a prominent forehead (frontal bossing) and flat (depressed) nasal bridge, short upper arms and legs (rhizomelic dwarfism), unusually prominent abdomen and buttocks, and short hands with fingers that assume a "trident" or three-pronged position during extension.
Infants born with achondroplasia typically have an arched or "dome-like" (vaulted) skull to adapt to the abnormally enlarged brain (megalencephaly) that is characteristic in this syndrome. This results in a very broad forehead. Excessive accumulation of fluid around the brain (hydrocephalus) may also be present. Compression of the brain stem may occur in some children with achondroplasia resulting in a life-threatening condition. (For more information on this disorder, choose "Hydrocephalus" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.)
Infants with achondroplasia typically have a flat (depressed) nasal bridge. Arms and legs are usually very short and the trunk of the body appears long in comparison. The hands of children with this disorder are generally short and broad. The index and middle finger are typically close together as are the ring finger and the pinkie, giving the hand a three pronged (trident) appearance. An abnormal condition of the spine characterized by the outward (convex) curvature of the upper back (dorsal kyphosis) is usually present in children with this disorder and their legs may be bowed. Most adult males with Achondroplasia are under, 4 feet 6 inches tall, while females are typically 3 inches shorter than males.
Children with achondroplasia may also have deformities of the rib cage including the excessive curvature or "cupping" of the ribs. Achondroplasia does not cause any impairment or deficiencies in mental abilities. The life expectancy of infants over the age of 12 months is normal.
In most cases, achondroplasia appears to occur randomly for unknown reasons (sporadically) with no apparent family history. According to researchers, many such cases may represent new (sporadic) genetic changes (mutations) that may be transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait (i.e., new dominant gene mutations). Investigators indicate that increased age of the father (advanced paternal age) may be a contributing factor in cases of sporadic achondroplasia.
Less commonly, familial cases of achondroplasia have been reported. In such instances, autosomal dominant inheritance has been demonstrated. Human traits, including the classic genetic diseases, are the product of the interaction of two genes, one received from the father and one from the mother. In dominant disorders, a single copy of the disease gene (received from either the mother or father) may be expressed "dominating" the other normal gene and resulting in the appearance of the disease. The risk of transmitting the disorder from affected parent to offspring is 50 percent for each pregnancy regardless of the sex of the resulting child. The risk is the same for each pregnancy.
Achondroplasia has been shown to result from specific mutations of a gene known as "fibroblast growth factor receptor-3" (FGFR3). The FGFR3 gene is located on the short arm (p) of chromosome 4 (4p16.3). Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of all body cells. They carry the genetic characteristics of each individual. Pairs of human chromosomes are numbered from 1 through 22, with an unequal 23rd pair of X and Y chromosomes for males and two X chromosomes for females. Each chromosome has a short arm designated as "p" and a long arm identified by the letter "q." Chromosomes are further subdivided into bands that are numbered. Therefore, chromosome 4p16.3 refers to band 16.3 on the short arm of chromosome 4.
Genetic analysis has also revealed that different mutations of the same gene (i.e., FGFR3) may cause a disorder known as hypochondroplasia, indicating that achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia are allelic disorders. (An allele is one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that may occupy a particular chromosomal location.) Hypochondroplasia is a form of short-limbed dwarfism that may be characterized by certain features similar to those seen in achondroplasia. (For more information, please see the "Related Disorders" section of this report below.)
Achondroplasia appears to affect males and females in relatively equal numbers. This disorder begins in the developing fetus and is one of the most common forms of skeletal dysplasia that causes dwarfism. The estimated frequency of achondroplasia has ranged from about one in 15,000 to one in 35,000 births.
Ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain in infancy may be done to determine the presence of hydrocephalus which is sometimes associated with achondroplasia. Orthopedic surgery and physical therapy may be beneficial in the management of this disorder. Genetic counseling may also be useful.
Little People of America is an organization providing social services for persons with achondroplasia. The organization also acts as an advocate on their behalf (see Resources Section of this report).
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For information about clinical trials being conducted at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD, contact the NIH Patient Recruitment Office:
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Two clinical trials associated with the Human Genome Project have been completed. One studied the genes responsible for skeletal disorders and short statue. The other study explored issues surrounding prenatal genetic testing for achondroplasia.
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Bellus GA, McIntosh I, Smith EA, et al. A recurrent mutation in the tyrosine kinase domain of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 causes hypochondroplasia. Nat Genet. 1995;10:357-59.
Shiang R, Thompson LM, Zhu YZ, et al. Mutations in the transmembrane domain of FGFR3 cause the most common genetic form of dwarfism, achondroplasia. Cell. 1994;78:335-42.
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Le Merrer M, Rousseau F, Legeai-Mallet L, et al. A gene for achondroplasia -hypochondroplasia maps to chromosome 4p. Nature Genet. 1994;6:314-17.
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San Bernardino City Attorney James Penman had to clarify comments he made about firearms and self-defense to members of the city council who found his remarks "inappropriate," according to the Huffington Post.
Penman had told residents to "lock your doors and load your guns" due to a lack of police presence in the California city because of bankruptcy. "The problem is serious," Penman said. "The Police Department will do everything it can to protect you. … But they can't do everything they would like" because of financial problems.
The City Attorney told The Press-Enterprise he was repeating what the police officers told him – San Bernardino can give only basic law enforcement services due to cutbacks.
"We need to stop giving people false hope," Penman said. "We have to start encouraging people to protect themselves. The situation is that bad in San Bernardino."
Steve Turner, president of the San Bernardino Police Officers Association, said citizens arming themselves against criminals may lead to acts of vigilantism. "For the city attorney to come out and make a statement like that, it's fear-mongering at its worst and it's unnecessary, especially at a time like this when we all should be working together," he said.
Residents exercising their Second Amendment right to own firearms results in crime, according to Police Chief Robert Handy. He said "one of the biggest supplies of guns in our streets are guns taken in burglaries."
Penman made his "controversial" comment at a crime-focused forum last week. During the meeting, a resident told councilwoman Wendy McCammack that he had called police as he watched a burglary and waited more than three hours before police arrived.
"I can understand how people who don't live or work in the City of San Bernardino and don't hear the sirens every night, the gun shots, the helicopters overhead, as many San Bernardino residents do, might not understand the significance when you have people being killed in their homes," Penman said after the San Bernardino Sun accused him of "preying on people's fears."
Telling residents to protect themselves against crime is "the wrong message to be sending to our citizenry," said Councilman Fred Shorett. "I'm an NRA member and a hunter, but I don't think it's our place to be publicly suggesting people lock and load."
The term "lock and load" was popularized by John Wayne in the movie "Sands of Iwo Jima" and refers to the M1 Garand, the standard issue rifle during World War II.
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Suffolk, ss. Division of Administrative Law Appeals
Department of Public Health,
Docket No. PHET-07-636
John McDonough,
Appearance for Petitioner:
Sondra M. Korman, Esq.
Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
Appearance for Respondent:
Robert Payton, Esq.
555 Pleasant Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Raffi Nerses Yessayan, Esq.
15 Foster Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Administrative Magistrate:
Joan Freiman Fink, Esq.
Pursuant to G.L. c. 111C §§2 (1) and (16) and 105 CMR 170.750, the Petitioner, the Department of Public Health (DPH), on August 9, 2007, notified the Respondent, John McDonough, of the immediate suspension of his certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMPT-P) pending the disposition of a criminal case filed in Brockton District Court for Possession of Child Pornography. On August 29, 2007, the Respondent requested an adjudicatory hearing on the suspension of his EMT certification.
A Notice of Pre-hearing Conference dated October 23, 2007 was sent to the parties informing them that a Pre-hearing Conference in this matter was scheduled for October 25, 2007. At the request of the then counsel for the Respondent, Robert Payton, the Pre-hearing Conference was continued for a period of two months. On November 13, 2007, a Second Notice of Pre-hearing Conference was sent to the parties informing them that a Pre-hearing Conference would be held on December 20, 2007.
At the request of the Respondent's counsel, a Pre-hearing Conference was held by telephone on December 20, 2007. At that time, I ordered the parties to submit a Status Report by March 30, 2008 as to whether the Respondent intended to pursue his request for a hearing. On or about March 31, 2008, Attorney Payton notified the DPH by telephone that he was no longer representing the Respondent, stating that Attorney Raffi Yessayna was the Respondent's new legal counsel. DPH immediately notified DALA as to the change of counsel.
On April 1, 2008, a Second Order to File Status Report was issued ordering the Respondent to respond by May 21, 2008 as to whether he intended to pursue his claim for an adjudicatory hearing. This Order was sent to DPH as well as Attorney Raffi Yessayan. No response was ever received by this office to the Second Order to File Status Report.
On July 23, 2007, an Order to Show Cause was sent to the Respondent indicating that he had until August 13, 2008 to provide sufficient evidence of good cause for his failure to prosecute his appeal.
The Respondent did not respond to the Order to Show Cause. The Respondent's failure to respond to the Order to File Status Report and his subsequent failure to respond to the Order to Show Cause indicates his intention not to defend against the action taken by the Department of Public Health.
In light of the foregoing, I recommend that the Petitioner find the allegations
contained in the August 9, 2007 Notice of Agency Action - Immediate Suspension of EMT Certification to be true. I further recommend that the Petitioner take appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 111C §§2(1) and (16) and 105 CMR 170.750.
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For many people, varicose veins and spider veins - a common, mild and medically insignificant variation of varicose veins - are simply a cosmetic concern. For others, varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort, and can sometimes lead to more serious problems. In a minority of cases, the cause may be raised venous pressure (venous hypertension), which can be confirmed by a non-invasive Doppler examination.
Orthodox treatment prescribes hydroxyethylrutosides, derived from the flavonoid rutin, or the wearing of compression stockings, which should not be used if the in-flow pressure ratio of the ankle or foot to that of the arm is less than 0.8. [An article in the British Medical Journal provides reliable information on the symptoms and orthodox treatment of varicose veins (BMJ, 2000; 320: 1391-4).]
The doctor should not ignore the possibility of a nutritional deficiency as a cause of the condition, and alternative medicine offers plenty of treatment options.
* Naturopathic medicine has traditionally used hydrotherapy. In one placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial, foot volume as well as ankle and calf circumferences were reduced with applications of cold water (12-18° C) followed by warm water (35-38° C) for 10 minutes daily for 24 consecutive days (Eur J Phys Med Rehabil, 1993; 3: 123-4). In another trial, 20 minutes in a thermal bath produced a marked improvement in venous function (Phys Med Rehabil Kurortmed, 1993; 3: 153-7). Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) added to the daily diet of pregnant women can prevent and treat varicose veins (Minerva Ginecol, 1981; 33: 221-30).
* Nutritional medicine prescribes bromelain, an enzyme that comes from the stem of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus), as adjunctive treatment for thrombophlebitis (Angiology, 1969; 20: 22-6) and varicose veins (Praxis, 1972; 61: 950-1). In patients with poor nutritional status, supplementing with vitamins C (Am J Clin Nutr, 1981; 34: 871-6) and E (J Vitaminol, 1972; 18: 125-30) has helped to improve vascular and capillary fragility. Three groups of flavonoids have a long history in the successful treatment of varicose veins and ulcerative dermatitis. These are rutin (Am J Ophthalmol, 1948; 31: 671-8), hesperidin (Del State Med J, 1959; January: 19-22) and the anthocyanosides, which are found in bilberries (Minerva Med, 1977; 68: 3565-81).
* Botanical medicine offers three successful remedies for the treatment of varicose veins. The pennywort (Hydrocotyle asiatica or Centella asiatica) had a significantly beneficial effect in reducing swelling and other symptoms of heaviness in the lower legs, compared with placebo, in a placebo-controlled, randomised trial involving 94 patients who were given 120 mg/day of a titrated extract of pennywort for two months (Angiology, 1987; 38: 46-50). These results are corroborated by another double-blind trial in which a daily dose of 60 mg of a titrated extract of pennywort for 30 days was found to significantly improve itching, swelling and night cramps, compared with a placebo (Clin Ther, 1981; 99: 507-13).
Red-vine-leaf extract (Vitis vinifera) taken for 12 weeks reduced lower leg volume and calf circumference, compared with a placebo, in a double-blind study of 260 patients who had chronic venous insufficiency (Arzneim Forsch, 2000; 50: 109-17).


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One of the most newsworthy events of [1886] was our air raid on Libya. We had irrefutable proof that Colonel Qadhafi was responsible for bombing a disco in West Germany that had killed some U.S. military people. We also had proof Qadhafi's terrorists were responsible for shooting up an ai
The big news of [1987]…was the INF agreement. We signed it in the East Room of the White House. I believe this proves what progress can be made when we bargain from a position of strength and determination. I don't think the agreement would have been possible without our defense buildup.
The Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall separate Berlin into East and West. In spite of the changes that are going on in Communist countries, especially the Soviet Union, that wall is a reminder of the difference between freedom and totalitarianism. The people of East Berlin are walled in wi
I should tell you what I'm up to now that I'm out of office. Well, I'm still giving speeches, still sounding off about those things I didn't get accomplished while I was president….
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Product: Belly Burner Belt.
Created by - Bobby Waldron
Price: $39.99 plus shipping and handling
What is the Belly Burner Belt?
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What did I receive?
The package included the following:
1. Belly Burner Belt.
This is a large, black belt which fastens using Velcro. It is designed to be worn during physical activity or a workout, in order to help burn calories and tighten your stomach muscles. The belt is washable and comes in two sizes - medium or large. Nicole (20), Amy (15) and I all tried using this. The girls said there was heat, or warmth, coming from the belt after wearing it for awhile. We all loved using it.
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The workout is hosted by Bobby Waldron. He is entertaining, humorous and motivating. I put on my belt and started exercising. There was a warm -up, heavy exercises and then a short cool down. Throughout the program, he instructed us to take stretching breaks and was very encouraging. I managed to do half the work-out and then watched the rest. I absolutely loved this program and plan to continue with this, possibly three times a week.
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This short note is a welcome letter. He quickly explains how to use the belt, gives washing instructions and a quick motivating nudge to inspire the reader to start working-out.
4. Exercise and Food Journal.
This pamphlet is packed with helpful information. It is an excellent guide.
5. Calorie Counter - at-a-glance.
I loved being able to see how many calories are in our foods. Here are some examples - One Saltine Cracker is 12 calories. 3/4 cup of Oatmeal is 100 calories. 1 slice of Turkey is 30 calories.
6. Meal Planner Nutrition Log.
This containes a suggested menu for 14 days, along with tips from Bobby. The ideas are excellent and do-able.
Overall, this is an amazing product. I am going to incorporate this into my weekly Fit Mommy fitness program.
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The Winner is - Debra! She has already been contacted and will receive her prize soon.
*This is a Mama Buzz review. Belly Burner provided me with the free product, information, and giveaway for this review.*


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An impressive 3500-mAh battery ensures that you have ample time to watch videos, play games and to make calls. Thanks to its 10W rapid-charger, a 15-minute charge is all it takes to use this phone for up to 5 hours. So, if you need to rush to your office for a meeting and your phone's battery is low, a brief charge will ensure that you can make all the important business-calls necessary.
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Not only does this smartphone have two different SIM slots so you can separate your personal life from your professional life, it also supports 4G connectivity and VoLTE. So, you can seamlessly stream HD videos when you're on the move and the audio quality of your calls will be crystal-clear.
Use the 5-MP front camera when you're at the local club with your friends to capture enchanting photos of the memorable time you're having. Thanks to the beautification mode feature, all the people in your selfies will look more gorgeous. This smartphone's 8-MP rear camera is complemented by the autofocus function, so all the pics you click will be blur-free and clear.
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Thanks to an internal memory of 16 GB, you can store your favourite videos clips, songs, apps and games on this smartphone and enjoy them wherever, whenever. You can always expand the memory by up to 32 GB with a microSD card if you want to store more content.
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text: I couldn't help but direct everyone to fellow public art loving blog Street Art Utopia as they have compiled a pretty decent list of the best street art of 2011. If you are just getting into the wonderful world of pasting, spraying or making the streets a more creative place, this list is a great place to start (short of Wall and Piece). One of the best things about this genre is it's diversity – you can decided what you find gimmicky/twee or meaningful and awe-inspiring. Street art has always been the public's voice, and the art world has yielded success to those with great ideas and a call for change. More from the list after the jump!


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The long-awaited DROID DNA by HTC has arrived. At a press event in New York City, Verizon and HTC finally unveiled the HTC DROID DNA in all its glory. While the Nexus 4 and Android 4.2 may be getting a lot of attention today, the DROID DNA's 1080p 5-inch Super LCD 3 display with an astounding 440ppi is sure to capture a bit of attention of its own.
The HTC DROID DNA will be available starting on Wednesday, Nov. 21 for $199.99 with a two-year contract. Rre-orders start today.
Other specs on the HTC DROID DNA include a quad-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB internal storage, 2.1MP f/2.0 aperture, and 88-degree ultra-wide angle front-facing camera and 8 megapixel f/2.0 aperture main camera, LTE, NFC and a 2,020 mAh battery. The HTC DROID DNA will launch with Android 4.1.2 and HTC Sense 4+, but we suspect it'll be one of the first devices in HTC's portfolio to be updated to Android 4.2.
The design of the HTC DROID DNA is simple and elegant with a curved, black, soft-touch back that tapers to 4mm near the edges. The sides of the phone are accented with red micro-grill sidewalls. The HTC DROID DNA also sports a 2.55v built-in headset amplifier and dedicated rear-speaker amp to enhance the Beats Audio infused sound.
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The first full HD 1080p display with the highest pixel density of any smartphone also features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE and HTC Sense 4+ with Android Jelly Bean
BELLEVUE, WA – Nov. 13, 2012 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, and Verizon Wireless today announced the exclusive DROID DNA by HTC, the ultimate smartphone and the first with a full HD 1080p display. The DROID DNA by HTC will be available exclusively through Verizon Wireless through pre-order starting today and at retail stores nationwide Wednesday, November 21st.
"It's no secret that people depend on their smartphones more and more every day which rightfully raises expectations for performance, speed, and design. The DROID DNA by HTC embodies a smartphone that pushes the envelope in all of these areas with the first true 1080p HD display, latest quad-core processor, and Verizon's 4G LTE network, all wrapped in a beautifully crafted design," said Jason Mackenzie, president, HTC Corporation. "The DROID DNA by HTC is sure to top wish lists this holiday season."
The Ultimate Smartphone
With technology rivaling the latest HD TV's, the DROID DNA by HTC is the first smartphone to feature a true 1080p HD super LCD 3 display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 protection. It boasts an extraordinary 440 pixels per inch (PPI) on a 5-inch screen for unprecedented in-hand HD experiences that delivers the maximum pixel clarity available on a smartphone.
Designed to accentuate the incredible display, the deep black, soft-touch back is understated, with the exception of a metallic red camera bezel, while the red microgrill pattern of the sidewalls hint at the phone's DROID heritage and the power inside. The beautifully crafted smartphone feels thinner than other devices of a similar size as the edges of the curved back taper to a mere 4mm for a comfortable feel in the hand or pocket.
The Qualcomm® Snapdragonâ"¢ S4 Pro processor, featuring a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and high-performance GPU, paired with America's largest 4G LTE network from Verizon Wireless and a full 2G of RAM enable the seamless use of multiple apps simultaneously. With HTC Sense® 4+ and Androidâ"¢ 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), you get great software experiences including Google Now. HTC Sense 4+ offers a wealth of easy-to-use and customizable features bringing highly sought after personalization to your phone and placing the most important content front and center. A series of intelligent features powered by HTC Sense 4+ also provides a number of improvements to the camera.
Amazing Camera
The DROID DNA by HTC has a world-class camera that delivers fast image capture, great images even in low-light and an easy interface to capture stills and video. With an 8-megapixel f/2.0 28mm wide-angle lens, 5-level automatic flash, backside illuminated sensor (BSI), and superfast autofocus, you'll capture amazing moments without the worry of missing a single one. Instead of choosing between photos and video, HTC VideoPicâ"¢ allows you to capture video and still images at the same time. And by simply holding the shutter button, Continuous Shooting takes multiple photos at up to four frames per second to catch all the action.
It also includes a new best-in-class 2.1-megapixel, f/2.0, 88-degree, ultra-wide angle, front-facing camera that allows more to be captured in self-portraits, and up to four people for group shots. Auto Portrait makes it easier to take photos of yourself and your friends with automatic face detection and a countdown timer so you can focus on your pose and not the shutter button. Capable of capturing 1080p HD video, the front-facing camera also provides a sharper picture during video chat.
Authentic Sound
The DROID DNA by HTC has a unique, 2.55-volt, built-in headset amplifier and dedicated amp for the external rear-speaker to help boost the audio signal to deliver crystal clear sound with less distortion, even at maximum volume. The combination of amplified hardware and the rich, authentic, studio-quality sound of Beats Audioâ"¢ allows music to be heard the way the artist intended, and enhances the sound quality while playing games or watching video.
Additional Features
The DROID DNA by HTC is equipped with a 2,020 mAh battery and power saving software that enables long-lasting endurance. In addition, the embedded wireless charging makes it easy and convenient to top off power throughout the day or fully charge overnight, simply by setting the phone down. Finally, with near field communication (NFC), you can use the DROID DNA by HTC to share music and videos, add someone to your social networks, or download apps by tapping other NFC-enabled devices.
The DROID DNA by HTC will be available exclusively from Verizon Wireless through a pre-order starting today atwww.verizonwireless.com/


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Nicola Upson
Two for Sorrow
Nicola Upson
Two for Sorrow
Release Date: 8/9/2011
LIST PRICE: $14.99 (you save $4.50)
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They were the most horrific crimes of a new century: the murders of newborn innocents for which two British women were hanged at Holloway Prison in1903. Decades later, mystery writer Josephine Tey has decided to write a novel based on Amelia Sach and Annie Walters, the notorious "Finchley baby farmers," unaware that her research will entangle her in the desperate hunt for a modern-day killer.
A young seamstress—an ex-convict determined to reform—has been found brutally slain in the studio of Tey's friends, the Motley sisters, amid preparations for a star-studded charity gala. Despite initial appearances, Inspector Archie Penrose is not convinced this murder is the result of a long-standing domestic feud—and a horrific accident involving a second young woman soon after supports his convictions. Now he and his friend Josephine must unmask a sadistic killer before more blood flows—as the repercussions of unthinkable crimes of the past reach out to destroy those left behind long after justice has been served.
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"Excellent. . . . Upson upsets readers' expectations with a surprise that keeps the suspense high to the satisfying conclusion. Puzzle fans as well as admirers of psychologically rich crime authors such as Ruth Rendell will find a lot to savor."
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"This excellent entry in this highly recommended series provides all the classic detective components with a contemporary kick. The case is intricate and surprisingly intimate, weaving in and out of two historical periods and featuring that Upstairs Downstairs class element."
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"Upson illustrates the ripple effects of misdeeds here and her smoothly flowing dialogue and deftly handled plot mark this worthy addition to the series."
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"A new and assured talent….Nicola Upson is to be congratulated."
Author Nicola Upson brings legendary mystery writer Josephine Tey back for a third investigation in Two for Sorrow, the spellbinding follow-up to An Expert in Murder and Angel with Two Faces. Fans of P.D. James, Agatha Christie, and Jacqueline Winspear will relish this ingenious literary creation, as one of the most beloved mystery writers of the twentieth century, while doing research for a new novel based on a horrific case of multiple child murder in 1903 London, is drawn into a chillingly related hunt for a sadistic, present-day killer.


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Ancient Coins, The Arnold Spaer Collection of Weights & Bullae, and AntiquitiesDan Tel Aviv Hotel
Part I (lots 1-383), at 1pm, featured ancient coins and weights. Part II (lots 384-458), at 5pm, was an auction from the Arnold Spaer Collection of Hellenistic and Roman lead weights and Byzantine and Crusader lead bullae. And Part III (lots 461-876), at 7pm, featured antiquities.
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Lots can be viewed at the Dan Tel Aviv Archaeological Center shop (99 Hayarkon St).
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Home » Classic in Field » JOHNSON,RESER,GERSHWIN,SUESSE: Jazz Nocturne, American Concertos of the Jazz Age
JOHNSON,RESER,GERSHWIN,SUESSE: Jazz Nocturne, American Concertos of the Jazz Age
A useful and pleasurable collection of five jazz-orientated concerts composed between1922 and 1931. Of particular interest are Black composer James Price Johnson�s Yamekraw: a Negro Rhapsody, a success from its premiere in 1928, when Fats Waller took the piano part, which is heard on this CD for the first time complete and in its final orchestration, and Harry Reser�s Suite for Banjo and Orchestra. Reser, considered one of the greatest banjoists of all time, was a technical virtuoso, as this composition makes clear, is well served in this performance by banjoist Don Vappie, who is also responsible for the excellent orchestration, reminiscent at times of Van Dyke Parks� work on Jump. This work alone is worth the price of the CD. The familiar item here is Gershwin�s Rhapsody in Blue, which is OK, but there are far better, and far swingier, versions of this around already. interesting though is the clarity of the recording, making it good for study, if clinical, and the fact that sections cut from the original at the instigation of Paul Whiteman (who commissioned and premiered the piece) and Ferd Grofe (who completely orchestrated and arranged the work from Gershwin�s two piano composition) are here restored, so that for the first time we can hear it as George originally planned. Again, interesting - but I think the Grofe�s cuts were sound. Lastly, there are two pieces by Nadine Dana Suesse (�the girl Gershwin�, according to the New York Times, author of countless hits and show tunes): Jazz Nocturne � in a modern arrangement by Caroll Huxley and a work that was the centrepiece of Paul Whitman�s fourth �Experiments in Modern Music� concert series, Concerto in three Rhythms � also brilliantly arranged by Ferde Grofe. An important release, and at a budget price. L
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Brave Keshaya eyes new future
KESHAYA Williams cried every day during a 10-day biking, hiking and paddling adventure that ended with hugs and more tears when relatives greeted participants by the Richmond River at Lismore yesterday.
But the 14-year-old said she would do it all again.
"It was really hard. We had to walk up Mount Jerusalem; I didn't think I was going to get to the top," Keshaya said.
"There were lots of tears, but it has definitely made me stronger."
Apart from conquering new challenges - like climbing Mount Jerusalem, beating her way through overgrown tracks, and dealing with lots of leeches - Keshaya said the trip has left her seeing everything from a completely different perspective.
"Now I know what is actually hard and what is easy," the Year 10 Kingscliff High student said. "I appreciate my family and all the things they do for me more."
Behavioural problems prompted Keshaya's family to book her in for the "Recre8" trip, run by the local charity Evolve with the aim of helping at-risk young people aged from 14 to 19.
The adventure starts at Clarrie Hall Dam near Uki. With three adult guides, participants paddle across the dam, walk up Mount Jerusalem then cycle down to the river and spend two days paddling back to Lismore.
Evolve state manager for Queensland, Graham Pringle, said the trip gave kids "something really hard to achieve".
"These kids often haven't had a lot of success, so this sets a new minimum for them," Mr Pringle said. "They go, 'From now on I will achieve more'."
Mr Pringle said the trip was made possible by a $50,000 donation from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
"The funding means we can continue to deliver profound change in the lives of young people," he said.
For Keshaya, the end marks a fresh start.
"I know this is going to change her life," her grandmother Mignon Frances said. "She's pretty fiery, but this will be a new road for Keshaya."


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Starting with Place: Molokai Students Re-Define their Education
I was a three-time teacher dropout when I returned to the classroom in 1989. Education didn't seem authentic to me. Each time I returned to teaching, I felt like I could teach more from the experiences I gained outside of the classroom, but I still didn't feel right because I was the one doing most of the talking.
When I originally signed up for IEEIA (Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions) training, I was looking for a better way of approaching environmental conflicts in my community, not in my classroom. I was researching the impacts of proposed shark culling legislation in Hawaii, and after going through the process I felt like I really understood the depth and complexity of the issue, not only my own perspective. I was hooked.
Using the IEEIA curriculum as a model, we created the PRISM project (Providing Resolutions with Integrity for a Sustainable Molokai). PRISM uses environmental issues as an integrating context for science, math, social studies, language arts and the development of critical thinking skills. Each year students at Aka`ula School select local environmental issues and take them through the IEEIA process, which includes: writing research questions; constructing a data collection instrument; gathering data; crunching the numbers; making conclusions; inferences and recommendations; and constructing an action plan. About half of our students go on to implement their action plans. In addition, our students do field research, practice community networking, hold a speaker's bureau to better understand differing viewpoints, travel outside of Hawaii for environmental conferences, and organize their own symposiums.
An example of an issue investigation is one conducted by Olana Chow. She began this project in sixth grade, looking at the environmental and economic impacts of polystyrene. Over two years, Olana surveyed community members and businesses looking at problems associated with the use of this non-biodegradable material. Olana brought in samples of polystyrene alternatives, contacted legislators and communities that have banned the material, and ,in the third year, she worked on implementing an action plan based on the data she had collected. She was able to get three businesses to ban the sale of polystyrene for a day, develop a business plan to retail alternative products, and persuade Aka`ula School trustees to eliminate the use of polystyrene at the school.
When our students begin these projects for the first time, there's often a wild look in their eyes. The picture is so big, they can't always wrap their heads around it until they reach the end of the investigation. It's a lot like riding a roller coaster. They're fearful about getting on because they're not sure what will happen. The ride is exhilarating and scary at the same time, and when they're done they can't wait to do it again.
Throughout the process, students learn that opposing viewpoints are driven by values and that differences should be respected and communicated clearly. In the end, win-win just might be possible if everyone listens. Arleone Dibbon of Nene O Molokai wanted to reintroduce Nene geese at Mapulehu, where ancestral bones had been discovered. Alapai Hanapi lived near the site and was opposed to anything that might disturb the burials. The group that was conducting the investigation was having a hard time sorting through the opposing viewpoints. Arleone was worried because she felt the investigation was going to hurt her chances to reintroduce the birds. After the school year ended, I ran into Arleone and she said, "Tell your students thank you for their research." Upon reflecting, she realized that Mapulehu wasn't the best site after all and began to look for alternatives.
The Molokai community holds great pride in the students who have participated in the PRISM program. Many of these kids, a lot of whom showed little interest in school before PRISM, are now solving community problems, traveling all over the world, and coming home with awards. A social worker at Queen Liliuokalani Children's Center said that for a native Hawaiian community, especially, PRISM is a natural fit because Hawaiian culture is inseparable from the environment. Our students relate to this feeling and they are most inspired when they are working on "backyard" issues.
PRISM has provided an opportunity for me to grow as a teacher. Now, I am not just a storyteller but an active learner within my own classroom. PRISM shows students that teachers don't have all the answers and that we can be partners in learning.
Vicki Newberry's 5 Ways to Build an Engaging Place-Based Education Classroom
- Get training and read as much as you can about place-based education.
Reach for as many opportunities as you can to learn about place-based education. IEEIA workshops are held across the country, and several organizations, including PEEC (Place-based Education Evaluation Cooperative) offer articles and practical teaching resources.
- Find a school or administrator who supports place-based learning.
Not all schools emphasize place-based education. Finding a supportive and innovative administrator that is on board with your mission can make all the difference to your teaching.
- Try team teaching.
One of my most valuable teaching experiences was working alongside another teacher in the same classroom. We were able to rely on each other to fill in each other's gaps, but also there was a healthy pressure from constantly being observed by a respected co-worker. It forced me to do my best.
- Take advantage of teachable moments.
Plans are essential, but remember to be flexible. If you've scheduled a week of lessons on teaching variables and writing research questions, and a team of US geological scientists offers a group of your students investigating soil erosion the chance to join them in the field—go with it. Place-based education is all about taking advantage of teachable moments.
- Get off the stage.
I love the "stage" at the front of my classroom, but I've come to understand that my students learn more when I step out of the spotlight and place more emphasis on coaching them throughout their learning process.


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|Fr. Frank Barry is a pseudonym for a priest and seminary faculty member who wishes to remain anonymous. Dr. Thomas Plante is a Professor and Chair of Psychology at Santa Clara University as well as a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. This article appears with his permission.
On November 29th the Congregation for Catholic Education in accord with the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and with the approval of Benedict XVI issued an instruction on the admission of homosexual candidates to the seminary and Holy Orders. The instruction is singular in purpose: "whether to admit to the seminary and to holy orders candidates who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies." The instruction is a document for the entire world and should not be read as addressed only to the church in the United States.
The instruction is clear that active homosexuals cannot be admitted to seminaries or ordination. Neither can those who support "gay culture." Although not defined, this term likely assumes that a self-defined gay man intends to be sexually active and might have a personal agenda in conflict with church teaching. "Gay" came into popular usage in the 1970s and frequently denotes a homosexual person who is sexually active. However, this is not always the case, as "gay" is sometimes used to suggest a homosexual person who embraces their orientation. A homosexual orientation (a word not used in the instruction) was created in 1869 as is defined by Webster's New World dictionary as "sexual desire for those of the same sex as oneself." It usually and only indicates the direction of one's sexual interest, largely dictated by biological, psychological, and social factors.
The instruction makes no judgment on the psychological maturity of individual homosexuals. No priest with a homosexual orientation should feel that this document classifies him as defective. In fact the instruction teaches that homosexual persons "must be accepted with respect and sensitivity" and should not suffer from any sign of unjust discrimination.
Aligning itself with John Paul II's 1992 Pastores Dabo Vobis, the instruction refers to the four integrated and complementary pillars or dimensions of priestly formation (i.e., human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral). Within this understanding, the document highlights "the particular importance of human formation." One aspect of human formation is spotlighted, "affective maturity," that is, the ability to "relate correctly to both men and women." This term finds frequent expression in Pastores Dabo Vobis and means, among other things, "a responsible love" that touches the person in his physical, psychic and spiritual dimensions." Affective maturity assumes that a seminarian and priest bring to all human relationships a serene friendship and a deep brotherliness, with the capacity to renounce anything that is a threat to it. Affective maturity demands that a seminarian and priest be truly a master of oneself, able to be a "sincere gift of self" to all. (nos.43-44) Since affective maturity holds center place in the instruction, the document should be interpreted as a pastoral guideline and not a canonical legislation.
Bishops, religious superiors and seminary personnel are not to admit to the seminary or ordination a candidate who does not demonstrate a stable and affective maturity. Seminary formation is not the time to solve major life issues such as addictive behaviors, sexual issues, financial irresponsibility, or an inability to work cooperatively with others. If a man has serious, unresolved issues or has developed a personal agenda that he might put ahead of the Gospel, he is not a good candidate for ordination. He does not sustain a stable and affective maturity. This norm applies to heterosexual candidates as well.
The instruction places "truth" at the center of priestly discernment. It calls for an assessment of suitability for ordination and places this responsibility squarely on the candidate. He is called to trust the discernment of the church and not be dishonest. This admonishment places an equal responsibility on bishops, religious superiors and rectors to create a formative atmosphere that promotes a climate for this level of truth and honesty. Spiritual directors and confessors have the "duty to dissuade" from ordination candidates who display dishonesty about their sexual tendencies.
A critical point of discernment and judgment is called for in regard to those candidates with a deep-seated homosexual tendency. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's 1972 document Persona Humana refers to "tendency," making a distinction between a "false tendency" (for example, from bad education, bad example, from habit) and "is transitory or at least not incurable" and a tendency that is definitive due to "some kind of innate instinct or a pathological constitution judged to be incurable." (section VIII) The Catechism of the Catholic Church likewise speaks of "deep-seated homosexual tendencies" and names such tendencies as "objectively disordered." (no. 2358)
According to reputable medical literature (e.g., Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 2002), a tendency is characterized by a "direct desire toward individuals of one's own sex" and "involves sexual intercourse between individuals of the same sex." Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary (2002) translates such a tendency to mean "someone who practices homosexuality" and possesses a "characteristic likelihood," a "predisposition to think, act, behave, or proceed in a particular way." Accordingly, the instruction may well be translating a "deep-seated homosexual tendency" in this fashion, indicating that a homosexual candidate who has a profound predisposition which drives him to unwavering homosexual activity cannot be admitted to the seminary or Holy Orders. We know of no bishop, religious superior, rector, spiritual director, or mentor who would disagree.
Discernment must include, then, an assessment between a candidate who experiences "a transitory problem," one who has "deep-seated homosexual tendencies," and one who has a homosexual orientation. Since the instruction calls for a discernment of suitability based primarily on affective maturity, this assessment cannot be known hypothetically, but only personally. If a particular homosexual candidate does not demonstrate a stable affective maturity but is driven by a homosexual tendency, then he should not be admitted. If a candidate's self-identification makes his homosexual orientation personally, socially, and politically decisive, he cannot be admitted. If a candidate's sexual orientation is the central driving element of his life, this will cause him and others problems, will create inner and outer stress, and will affect the unity of the priesthood. This is a source of scandal.
Finally, the instruction does not equate child sexual abuse with having a deeply-rooted homosexual tendency. It cannot be characterized solely as a response to the sexual abuse crisis in the United States. Nor can the instruction be described as an attempt to blame the clergy sex abuse crisis on homosexuals by equating homosexuality and pedophilia. In the U.S., the report from the National Review Board (NRB) as well as the John Jay Study indicated that 78% of clergy sexual abuse cases involved young people 11 to 17, with over 27% involving 15 to 17 years olds. Eighty-one percent of the reported victims were males.
For this reason, the NRB's report called for a "searching inquiry" about homosexuals as candidates for the seminary or Holy Orders due to "the culture today, and the male-oriented atmosphere of the seminary." The report indicates that bishops who chose to ordain homosexuals should first facilitate a "searching inquiry" to discern the possible presence of the sort of tendencies already referenced.
To be a good priest, a man needs a solid human formation psychologically. He needs to be a man of faith and prayer. He needs to be a secure man who fulfills his commitments to the priestly state of life, including a chaste celibacy. He needs to be faithful to the teaching of the church and not let it be diluted by a personal agenda. The accomplishment of all of this is even more God's work than the man's. A man in whom God has accomplished this good work is a good priest. There is nothing that can stop God's grace other than a man's willful refusal to accept it.
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Fr. Frank Barry is a pseudonym for a priest and seminary faculty member who wishes to remain anonymous. Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D. is professor and chair of psychology at Santa Clara University who conducts psychological screening evaluations for a variety of religious orders and dioceses.
Books by Dr. Plante:
Sins Against the Innocents: Sexual Abuse by Priests and the Role of the Catholic Church
Do the Right Thing: Living Ethically in an Unethical World
Mental Disorders of the New Millennium
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- Pebre by KendraB, (tested and photographed by thirschfeld)
Once again, we want to give a big thanks to all of our volunteer recipe testers for your thoughtful comments and for helping us continue to strengthen our recipe recommendations. You can read each tester's comments by clicking through to the Editors' Picks recipes — the comments are under "Amanda and Merrill's Notes" at the top. And even if the recipe you tested wasn't chosen as an EP, please feel free to leave your testing notes in the recipe's comments section. Constructive criticism is always encouraged!
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Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2013
Suddenly, for parents and students in every corner of the country, nothing is more important than ensuring campus safety.
That's certainly the case at Southern Wesleyan University (SWU), a 106-year-old institution in South Carolina. SWU has joined forces with CallFire (http://www.callfire.com), a pioneer in cloud telephony, to introduce "Emergency SMS Notifications," a campus-wide text messaging system designed to help safeguard the school in the event of a crisis.
The system makes sending important, potentially life-saving messages at critical times easy and affordable. Indeed, CallFire did it all for less than $100.
Located in the tornado-prone southeast, where roughly a dozen twisters hit each year, SWU needed an immediate, affordable and easy solution to communicate with all of its students, faculty and staff.
Notifying the SWU community of weather emergencies isn't the new system's only responsibility. Inspired by the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech, an addition to the federal Clery Act mandated that universities send notifications to their students and staff regarding an emergency of any kind. SWU approached CallFire to meet that requirement and to address concerns about the level of staffing needed to handle mass notifications. CallFire works with a number of states and municipalities to manage emergency notifications.
While CallFire recommended SMS text messaging as the most appropriate solution to instantly reach so many in the event of an emergency, the company also worked alongside SWU to comply with the Clery guidelines requiring that all recipients opt-in before receiving a message.
With several tornado threats during the 2012 fall semester, SWU sent out some five notices, all of which were successful. Of the university's entire population – students, faculty and staff – more than half have opted to receive emergency messages, and that number continues to grow as word of the system spreads.
"CallFire was great to work with," said Dr. Joseph Brockinton, SWU's Vice President for Student Life. "The new system has helped us keep our costs down while providing us with the exact service we need to communicate quickly with our campus community. We are grateful for the company's cooperation and performance." Brockinton sent three tornado alerts himself, all with a 100 percent reception rate – a process that took just minutes.
In creating the system, CallFire came up with a unique keyword solution. First, SWU advised students and staff of the SMS service via emails, a weekly e-news publication and during weekly chapel services. Recipients who wanted to opt-in were then prompted to send a keyword text to a short code, with the option of unsubscribing at any time. Subscribers immediately received a "congratulations" feedback message confirming their subscription was successful.
"Southern Wesleyan's experience demonstrates the power of text messaging to connect people and communities quickly and cost-effectively," said Dinesh Ravishanker, CEO, CallFire. "The system is versatile, non-intrusive and cost-effective – and because it's strictly opt-in, participants take these text messages seriously. The system is moving vital information, and the two-way exchange delivers both updates and peace of mind."
On SWU's behalf, CallFire now maintains a phone list of all opt-in participants. As an added benefit to the university, CallFire collects and troubleshoots any cellphone issues, should they arise, to guarantee subscribers' inclusion in the alert service.
About CallFire:CallFire (callfire.com) simplifies telephony, making sophisticated, expensive carrier class telecom capabilities available through an affordable, easy-to-use GUI and API platform. Any business, from start-up to enterprise, can reach its customers on any device, using text messaging or voice, with CallFire's massively scalable, cloud telecom platform. CallFire products include Voice APIs, Business Text Messaging, Voice Broadcast, Local Phone Numbers, Call Tracking, IVR, Power Dialing for agents and more. Call analytics enable CallFire's 50,000 users to reach customers more often using text marketing, virtual phone solutions, auto dialers and mobile messaging. For more information, please visit http://www.callfire.com or call 877.897.FIRE.


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Our EP laboratory and staff has extensive experience with device implantation and extraction, diagnostic EP studies, and ablation as well as complex ablation for ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. We have an active hybrid ablation program and are involved in clinical studies for left atrial appendage closure devices. There is also ongoing industry sponsored device trials and trials for atrial fibrillation ablation.
We are currently accepting application for both 2015 and 2016. Starting July 2016, we will transition to a 2-year fellowship training program. You may apply any time. Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and personal statement by e-mail (email@example.com) or fax (336-713-5522). Please send at least 3 letters of recommendation, addressed to:
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A Kansas sperm donor who was ordered to pay child support for the baby he helped a lesbian couple conceive plans to fight back in court, and suggested he might be a victim of bias against same-sex parenting.
William Marotta told FoxNews.com he might never have agreed to provide sperm to Angela Bauer and her former partner, Jennifer Schreiner, had he known the legal morass that awaited him after responding to the women's Craigslist ad for a donor in March 2009. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) recently filed a child support claim against Marotta after the couple filed for state assistance this year, leading the department to demand they provide the donor's name so it could collect.
"I have a hunch part of the reason this is going this way is because of people's feelings toward same-sex couples," Marotta said in an exclusive interview with FoxNews.com. "I can't help but feel this is somewhat of a political issue."
The 46-year-old machinist said he received notice in late October that he was being targeted by state officials to pay child support after the couple — who parted ways in 2010 but still co-parent their eight children ranging in age from 3 months to 25 years — were ordered by DCF officials to provide the sperm donor's name. State officials argued that if the women did not identify the donor, the agency would deny health benefits due to withheld information.
Bauer, who could not be reached for comment Monday, told The Topeka Capital-Journal on Saturday that she and Schreiner were "kind of at a loss" about the development.
"We are going to support him in whatever action he wants to go forward with," Bauer told the newspaper.
Bauer, 40, and Schreiner, 34, had been together for eight years and previously adopted other children when Marotta responded to their ad and later provided sperm used to artificially inseminate Schreiner, who could not be reached for comment Monday.
"This was a wonderful opportunity with a guy with an admirable, giving character who wanted nothing more than to help us have a child," Bauer said. "I feel like the state of Kansas has made a mess out of the situation."
Angela de Rocha, a spokeswoman for the Department for Children and Families, declined to speak on the matter on Friday, saying Kansas law prevented her from commenting.
Bauer can no longer provide health benefits for the now 3-year-old girl because a "significant illness" has prevented her from working since March. The girl's birth certificate lists no father, she told the newspaper, and only identifies Schreiner as the mother — as does the birth certificate for each of the couple's remaining children.
Since Kansas does not recognize same-sex marriage, the women had to file each adoption as a single parent. That law also prevents the state from collecting child support from same-sex partners, despite Bauer's assumption of financial responsibility for her daughter. Bauer characterized the latest development in the case as a "step backward" in the fight for marriage equality.
"More and more gays and lesbians are adopting and reproducing, and this, to me, is a step backward," Bauer told the Topeka Capital-Journal. "I think a lot of progressive movement is happening currently in the world as far as gays and lesbians go. Maybe this is Kansas' stand against some of that."
Marotta — who has relinquished all parental rights, including financial responsibility, under the 2009 agreement — said he's preparing for a lengthy legal fight that has already cost him several thousand dollars. He expects it will likely "put a damper on things" for other people considering the same move.
"As the legal bills mount, I'm sure it's going to leave more of a distaste," he said. "In the long run, I think this will be a good thing, but I'm the one getting squashed. I can't even believe it's gone this far at this point and there's not a damn thing I can do about it."
Marotta said a hearing on the matter will be held on Jan. 8, at which point he expects to have a hearing date set to appear before a judge.
"The only good thing I can see about this is it's going to open a lot of eyes," Marotta told FoxNews.com. "But I'm like, 'Why me?'"
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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If you're in New York, you still have a few days left to visit Signor Columbus at home. It's a bit of a climb, but worth it for the wallpaper.
The Public Art Fund is behind Tatzu Nishi's whimsical, perspective-upending "Discovering Columbus," in which the artist has enclosed the weathered old statue in a reasonably ritzy apartment in the sky. Usually exposed to the weather, the old sea dog, hand on his tiller, is temporarily aloft on his own coffee table, while visitors admire his bookshelves, furniture, and enviable view. You're not allowed to touch him (or borrow his copy of the Steve Jobs biography) but you can get pretty comfortable, and forget you're standing on a platform wrapped around a 75ft-high column.
Before long Columbus's real-estate-obsessed guests settle into the same conversations they adopt in any stranger's apartment: where did he score that vintage leather chair? What's his taste in books? Is that wallpaper custom? And most importantly – how much do you think he pays for a place like this?
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(AMD) Advanced Micro Devices Appoints New CFO
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) recently announced the appointment of Devinder Kumar as the new chief financial officer (CFO).
The new CFO has been associated with AMD for the past 28 years and has served in the capacity of corporate controller over the past 12 years. He was appointed interim CFO four months back. According to a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Kumar will now be entitled to a one-time cash bonus of $125,000 and various stock option grants.
Like other companies in the PC business, AMD has also been hit by the slump in demand due to the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets and other mobile devices. AMD's chief executive, Rory Read, showed his confidence in Kumar and stated that the new CFO will play an important role in driving the new business model in the near term and strengthening AMD's long-term financial foundation. Management believes that Kumar will add value to its growth strategy and boost its balance sheet.
The company has been laying off engineers while looking for new markets for its chips as it faces falling cash reserves. In October, AMD announced its plans to eliminate 15% of its workforce. Last month, it announced its intention to sell its 58-acre Austin campus in order to raise $150 to $200 million from the transaction.
AMD is the world's second largest maker of microprocessors but it has been losing ground to its larger rival, Intel Corp. (INTC). The company reported a very poor third quarter, with a significant net loss that was the combined effect of weak demand, an inventory write-down and productivity issues. The company's third-quarter sales of $1.27 billion were down 10.2% sequentially and also below the consensus estimate of $1.28 billion.
In order to stay ahead of rivals like Intel and NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA), we believe that top management needs to execute its plans well and come up with new ideas to generate more resources to invest into newer business areas, site consolidations and Internet-related opportunities (mainly cloud computing).
Advanced Micro is expected to release its fourth-quarter 2012 results on January 22, 2013.
Currently, Advanced Micro has a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold).
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XF100-400mm would be categorized as super telephoto zoom. Most obvious subjects for such lens are sports, wildlife, airplanes and etc,. The lens has a distinctive character and therefore people tend to limit its use. So are these the only fields that the XF100-400mm can shine?
In the early stage of the product planning for the XF100-400mm, we often talked about "Enjoying hand-held photography" or "No need for tripod or monopod". In essence, our intention was to diversify the field where the telephoto lens can shine.
We can say 100-400mm is a super telephoto zoom, but we can also say it is a 4x zoom. If you look at other X-mount lenses, you will notice that there are only two other lenses, XF18-135mm and XC50-230mm, that have more than 4x magnification zoom. XF100-400 covers third most range of focal length among all X-mount lenses. It's like an athlete who happens to be not only good at hammer throw, but also at 100m sprint and long jump. Let's get back to the theme for the day. XF100-400mm is a multi talented lens.
Let's first look at landscape photography.
Super telephoto lens becomes versatile in its use when it comes with 4x magnification. Patterned subject creates abstract expression in the landscape photography. With the 4x magnification, you have far more option of what to include and not include in your composition. You will be surprised at the amount of information that 100mm has when your eye got used to the angle view of 400mm.
And around 100mm, it can be used for portrait photography. Macro photography is another. Unlike the moving subjects of Birds, animals, and planes you can think about your composition before pressing the shutter button. Macro lens has greater maximum magnification, but being able to shoot from a distance is a good plus.
How about street snap with the XF100-400mm? The angle of view is undeniably narrow. It will force you to find your own perspective to create a composition. What are you going to look at? What are you trying to tell?
It will be a big help that the lens is a telephoto. An experienced snap shooter know how to keep the right amount of distance with the subject. It can be the photographer's personality, or an technique to give an relaxing atmosphere. But not everyone can do what veterans do. But with the telephoto, it should help you to photograph a little easier. But do not forget to talk to the subject after you've taken the shot.


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Rules Discussed
ST. MARYS — Members of a local committee approved one set of rules and are researching another after a meeting Tuesday evening.
The members of the St. Marys Board of Education Policy and Program Committee approved policy regarding athletics to be recommended to the full board. Board members questioned an item not in the appeals section of the administrative guidelines they were presented with regarding athletics, and administrators will be undergoing research to find out what other school districts do before St. Marys makes a decision.
During the meeting, Athletic Director Doug Spencer noted the proposed changes.
"I kind of wanted to take the whole school year to address our code of conduct and identify where possible changes needed to be made," Spencer said. "Early on, we had something occur with the hearings process, so I thought, let's take the school year to identify what changes need to be made ... Some are just simple changes, some are changes that are coming about because of moving to the trimester schedule for next year and some are changing the actual use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco language that we have there and some of the things I saw throughout the year that I believed needed to be addressed."
For the policy changes, which the Policy and Program Committee recommended to pass onto the full board, under the "eligibility" section, wording was changed to accommodate the switch to trimesters for grades seven to 12.
The policy also now states that there is no participation in athletic contests by a student during any out-of-school suspension, students are allowed to participate in two co-curricular sport activities during the same season — which was changed but not reflected in the current code of conduct — and all required athletic forms will be submitted to the athletic director.
"It's what it is, it's what it has to be, I just wanted to make sure it was black on white," Spencer noted of the athletic forms policy.
Next, the committee moved on to discuss the guidelines.
Under "Drugs, alcohol and tobacco," Spencer reflected a reason for the change in the first offense section of "A student athlete who has a suspension imposed for an offense may not join a sport that is already in session for the purpose of serving the penalty prior to the start of next sport's season."
"Let's say Player A is playing a spring sport, that's the only sport they participate in, and during the winter season they are in violation of the code of conduct and they don't want to serve the penalty for the spring season, so they quickly try to join a winter sport and pay the penalty in the winter sport." Spencer said.
Under the second offense section, "from the date of violation of the code of conduct" used to say, "from the date of the denial of the athletic director," which Spencer said was unclear. The wording was also changed regarding awards during a second offense to, "student-athletes are not eligible to achieve or receive a post season athletic award during the second offense ineligibility period." The second offense section also included a repeat of the "A student athlete who has a suspension imposed for an offense may not join a sport that is already in session for the purpose of serving the penalty prior to the start of next sport's season" policy as in the first offense section. Under the third offense section, "The athlete will be declared ineligible to participate in any sport for the remainder of his/her high school years; student-athletes are not eligible to achieve or receive a post-season award during the third offense ineligibility period."
The last section — the appeals process — held the most changes. Under the information about the Athletic Appeals Board, Spencer requested exceptions to the members of the appeals board — the appeals board would consist of the athletic director, a school administrator and the coach's representative."
"The change that we have is right now the appeals board consists of the principal, the assistant principal and one varsity coach that is selected by his or her peers to be the coach's rep on the appeals board," Spencer said, noting his proposed board member changes. "There have been instances and there will be instances where the infraction is found by the assistant principal or the principal and they're also serving on the appeals board, and also the assistant principal may not be involved in anything because the infraction was outside of school and it comes to my attention."
Spencer included an exceptions section, stating "any member of the board is the disciplinarian having originally imposed the penalty, the coach's representative is the student-athlete's coach and/or any member of the board being a family member of the student-athlete, with in the event of an exception, the board member would be replaced with a school administrator at the athletic director's discretion." Spencer also had wording changes under the appeals board section. The final appeal must be filed within — changed from 48 hours — two school days of notification of the decision from the Athletic Appeals board.
The question arose, in the event of an appeal, if the student-athlete involved should be suspended from participating in his or her sport, which was a concept board members debated extensively.
"It would help if it's in writing somehow if and when the suspension starts," Instruction Director Bill Steinbrunner said.
Board members wanted to research the option and see if/how other school districts address the issue before revising the appeals process section and making a recommendation to the full board.