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The directors of Netflix's hit docuseries "Wild Wild Country" are "definitely" interested in a potential follow-up, they told Business Insider in a recent interview .
The series looks at the "actually insane" (their words) story of Rajneeshpuram, a utopian city the followers of an Indian guru built in rural Oregon in the 1980s. It includes free love, machine guns, Rolls Royces, and bioterrorism. But it's not all about the headline-grabbing details. The series works so well because it's both a wild ride and a nuanced portrait of a struggle between the cult and the local townspeople — complete with compelling interviews with the major players on both sides.
The series has gotten great word-of-mouth buzz since it debuted earlier this month, and fans are clamoring for a follow-up. They might be in luck.
"We are definitely open to a follow-up," co-director Chapman Way told us about a potential "Wild Wild Country" sequel. "I don't know whether we'd do a whole other season two, but maybe a one-off episode." Chapman Way said that because of the popularity of the series — that they weren't quite expecting — they have gotten a wide range of emails of people giving them new information and updates on the story of Rajneeshpuram.
Way also said he and his brother (co-director Maclain Way) were in the process of developing two other documentary series they didn't want to discuss in detail quite yet.
As to what form a "Wild Wild Country" follow-up would take, the Way brothers were not specific. But they did mention one particular element they left on the cutting-room floor for the 6-part original series: a "day in the life" section.
Here's how Maclain Way described it:
"We asked our interviewees to walk us through a day in the life in Rajneeshpuram and they gave us some amazing material, almost in the mundaneness of it. But really beautiful answers about how they would wake up, and sometimes they would sleep in, or get a little tea. And after breakfast they would go get some work done in their department, and then they'd come back for lunch. Some people worked as mechanics in Rajneesh Buddhafield garage, some people worked in PR and they would go to their office, some people worked in the legal department, some people worked the farms. [It was] just really interesting to hear them slow-walk you through an average, typical day. It was just something we couldn't find a spot for. But maybe as a DVD extra or something we'll be able to get it up there."
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(Reuters) - Prosecutors have charged a St. Louis man with a misdemeanor for posting bomb threats on Twitter as the city prepared to host World Series baseball games, officials said on Wednesday.
Robert Metzinger, 30, is accused of making threatening references to the fatal bombing at the Boston Marathon last April and the use of a pressure cooker in that explosion, said a probable cause statement issued by St. Louis police on Wednesday.
"In one tweet, the defendant made an implied threat to use an explosive device in or around the area of Busch Stadium during the upcoming World Series," said a statement posted on Wednesday on the St. Louis circuit attorney's website.
Police spokeswoman Schron Jackson said, "At no time during our investigation were fans and visitors in the region at risk of harm."
The St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Boston Red Sox in World Series games on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The series to decide the championship of Major League Baseball moved back to Boston on Wednesday.
Police arrested Metzinger on Friday. He was charged with a Class A misdemeanor on Monday and released on $10,000 bond, according to police and court records. A judge ordered him to undergo a mental evaluation and appear in court again on November 22. No lawyer was listed in court records.
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There's no question that the guys of One Direction are super stylish, both on and off the stage and while their dapper style certainly deserves the attention, their hair simply doesn't get enough attention. From Harry's bouncy curls to Zayn's snazzy spikes, we've carefully documented the evolution of their adorable 'dos. Take a look at how they've switched up their hairstyles between their X Factor beginnings and their latest concert tour-slash-world domination, and hit the comments section below to tell us which coif is your favorite—after you're done swooning, of course!
As an X Factor contestant, Louis broke onto the scene with long, shaggy locks. Those side-swept bangs bring out those beautiful baby blues—but that's the best part about the 'do.
Out with silky smooth strands, and in with tousled texture! Louis goes for a more grown-up look with this adorably disheveled coif.
With short sides and pompadour-eque styling, Louis's look is totally on-trend. Not only is it super stylish, but it shows off his adorable face, too.
Between the long layers and eyebrow-grazing fringe, Liam's look is reminiscent of a certain other pop heartthrob's signature haircut.
Opting for something a little more au naturel, Liam grew out his hair and debuted those lovely curls.
Cropped, coiffed, and oh-so swoon-worthy! Liam sets hearts aflutter with his sophisticated crew cut.
Harry's glorious waves don't need much help in the styling department—they're totally dreamy on their own.
Thanks to plenty of volume and glossy curls galore, Harry's hair is the, um, mane event of his dressed-up ensemble.
Slicked-back and suave! Although Harry's latest style is still carefree and cool, it's a little more mature—and, gives us a glimpse of his forehead, too!
The flan-haired Niall made his X Factor debut with this sweet, boyish 'do.
Swooped-up strands and some golden highlights equal instant heartthrob status.
Up, up, and away! The sky's the limit for Niall's gravity-defying locks, and we're loving his latest too-cute 'do.
Sporting closely-cropped sides along with spiked-up strands, Zayn's early look was totally trendsetting.
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With the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Google Play edition launches out of the way, we can finally turn our attention to the next big device slated to launch in Samsung's Note series of devices, the Galaxy Note 3.
It's starting to look like Samsung will indeed unveil the Galaxy Note 3 at IFA 2013. Multiple rumors point towards the Berlin-based conference as the likely location. In the latest rumor, according to a recent report out of the Korea Herald, Samsung will not be holding a pre-IFA event to release the Galaxy Note 3. Instead, Samsung will announce the device during IFA, which runs from September 6 to 11. Last year, on August 29, Samsung used IFA to debut the Note 2 at an Unpacked event.
Also tied to the report of an IFA release is a rumored screen size of 5.7-inches with a full HD screen resolution. Evleaks tipped the same size several weeks ago, so this is starting to look likely. This size, 5.7-inches, makes perfect sense as the size for the Note 3. It fits right in-between the 5-inch Galaxy S4, and 6.3-inch Galaxy Mega. Besides a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display, the Note 3 is rumored to launch with a Spandragon 800.
At this point, it looks like we've only got two months until the Note 3 is finally announced. With the success of the Note 2 behind it, the Note 3 will undoubtedly be a smash success this fall. If you haven't considered a Note series device in the past, it may be worth another look this year. Note devices make special use of a Wacom
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Cats can't "work out" problems, because they're territorial animals. Stop fights between house cats by blowing a whistle, squirting a bit of water or by tossing a soft object, like a pillow, near them.read more
Doctors and veterinarians alike could soon advise, "Take two bites and call me in the morning." Recent scientific discoveries concerning the importance of nutrition to health has led manufacturers to develop new lines of foods targeting specific conditions. Your cat could be among the first to benefit, since therapeutic diets prescribed through licensed veterinarians are now available for your pet.
A Four-step Process
Dayton, Ohio-based veterinarian Amy Dicke, DVM, has been a member of such cat food development teams. She indicates the new foods are part of a four-step process:
Targeted Conditions
Commercial cat foods available in pet food stores and other retail outlets already allow you to purchase products meant for cats with certain health considerations, including age or breed. The new foods take this concept to a more focused and concentrated level, with ingredients that home in on the health issues and work to correct the problems. Dr. Dicke explains how the new therapeutic foods can alleviate common cat health concerns.
Allergy, skin and coat conditions The most common clinical sign is intense scratching, especially around the head and neck area. Your veterinarian can determine the type of irritant -- often food allergies -- causing the problem.
Veterinary formula food may contain: hydrolyzed protein, which is protein broken down into small components that are not recognized as allergens in food-sensitive cats. The diet may also contain a balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. Essential for normal skin structure and function, these fatty acids reduce the inflammation usually accompanying allergic skin disorders.
Intestinal health Inflammation of your cat's pancreas, known as pancreatitis, as well as disorders of the large and small bowels fall under this category.
Veterinary formula food may contain: low fat levels to reduce the digestive workload. The diet may also include omega-3 fatty acids to help control inflammation, in addition to highly digestible ingredients for enhanced nutrient absorption. Specialized fiber blends also in the food help promote the growth of beneficial bacteria.
Urinary conditions One of the most common, and potentially serious, conditions is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), with over twenty different causes. These include bacterial and viral infectious agents, tumors, excess mucus and stones or crystals forming in the urinary tract.
Veterinary formula food may contain: controlled magnesium levels and ingredients that help your cat produce more acidic urine. Omega-3 fatty acids can also assist in the reduction of inflammation at the cellular level.
Kidney conditions This is usually a chronic, progressive condition often affecting older cats.
Veterinary formula food may contain: a nitrogen-trapping system, which is a unique fiber system that reduces reliance on the kidneys and allows for feeding of moderate protein levels. High-quality protein is therefore also included in the mix to help your cat maintain lean muscle mass and good immune system function. Once again, added omega-3 fatty acids come to the rescue, as they can also help increase the kidney's filtration rate.
Weight loss An estimated 25 to 40 percent of cats are overweight, but too often, owners don't recognize this as a danger to their cat's health. Weight loss formulas are popular in dry and wet diets, but therapeutic weight loss diets feature greater reduction in kilocalories and fat compared to over-the-counter formulas.
Veterinary formula food may contain: L-carnitine, a vitamin-like compound that helps turn fat into energy. Losing weight can mean losing fat and muscle, but L-carnitine helps overweight cats maintain muscle and lose fat. Weight loss diets may also feature enhanced levels of vitamin A to reduce weight regain.
A Lifestyle Approach to Health
You can't control some aspects of your cat's life, such as age and genetics, but why not focus on those you can change? In fact, for conditions like weight gain that lead to other issues, diet alone is the long-term solution.
"Therapeutic formulas are more expensive than nutrition targeting the healthy cat, but their expense is worth it if it keeps the pet ailment-free," says Dr. Dicke. Plus, it's hard to put a price on peace of mind, not to mention the overall health of your cat.
Jennifer Viegas is the managing editor of The Daily Cat. She is a journalist for Discovery News, the news service for the Discovery Channel, and has written more than 20 books on animals, health and other science-related topics.
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Sharon says: Hi, My 12 year old cat got out of my apartment yesterday, he is unfamiliar with the new neighborhood, but my old apartment is not far away, do you think he will find his way back to his old home?
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Ebenezer United Methodist Church will hold a pork barbecue sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, at 6020 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh. $8 per plate eat-in includes all-you-can-eat barbecue, slaw, potato salad, hushpuppies, a roll, and a drink. Takeout is also available. Barbecue will be sold for $8 per pound. For more information, call 919-772-1664.
Bingo and Bazaar
The women of Elizabeth Church will hold a Bingo and Bazaar event Saturday, May 3. The church is now accepting table reservations for $25. Email email@example.com or call 919-300-1552. All spots are outdoors, and tables must be brought by the vendors. All participants are asked to donate one item of $10 value or more to be used as a bingo prize. Rain date will be Saturday, May 10.
Support groups
• Shiloh Baptist Church hosts GriefShare and DivorceCare support groups from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3414 N. Shiloh Road, Garner. There is no cost, and participants may enter at any session. Child care is available upon request. For more information, visitwww.shilohgarner.org
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• Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 15772 N.C. 50, Garner, will host a cancer support group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. The meetings take place in the Share & Care Classroom on the ground floor of the church. For more information, call 919-550-9092.
Bible studies
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Interzone : Now Available From Fictionwise.
Creative writing is not immune to information technology. The literary equivalent to music's Ipod is the ebook reader and there are many portable devices into readers can download an electronic version of a novel or magazine. Alternatives to specific ebooks are PDAs, laptops and some mobile phones.
Fictionwise (http://www.fictionwise.com/) is a US website which formats books and magazines for web distribution to e book readers such as the 'Amazon Kindle' or 'Sony Reader'. They take a file from the publisher and convert it to the multitude of formats needed to ensure all E book readers and many 'mobile' devices can display the text.
Fictionwise sell the files through their website though publishers can also do it themselves via their own, or retailer, sites.
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N.Y. utility is facing legal actionReuters
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NEW YORK - New Yorkers frustrated with power outages more than two weeks after Superstorm Sandy took one of the region's major utilities to court on Tuesday, arguing residents were forced to live in the cold and dark due to negligence and an obsolete system for dealing with major crises.
Tempers have been rising across areas slammed by the storm, which hit on Oct. 29, killing at least 121 people, causing an estimated $50 billion in property damage and economic losses and triggering widespread power and transportation outages.
While hundreds of thousands of people have had power restored, more than 130,000 customers remained without electricity and heat.
"No power, and it is freezing!" said Diane Gregg, 55, who lives in public housing in Red Hook, Brooklyn, in a building that remained without power.
Despite a light rain, she stood outside where she said it was warmer than in her apartment.
While workers were cleaning up nearby buildings, raking leaves and visiting house-bound residents, there was no sign of power being restored, she said.
"We don't know why," she said. "You really don't get any answers."
In a search for answers, a class action lawsuit was filed against the Long Island Power Authority, a state-owned power company.
Brought on behalf of Long Island residents, it claims LIPA failed to replace an "outdated, obsolete" management system for dealing with large-scale power outages.
The flaws in its system were documented in a report issued by the New York State Public Commission, which regulates utilities, last year after Hurricane Irene, the complaint said.
LIPA said it expected to restore service on Tuesday to most of its New York customers, but that more than 84,000 homes and businesses will stay dark due to saltwater flooding that could have damaged electrical panels, wires, outlets and appliances, making it unsafe to restore electricity.
Utilities say those homes and businesses must be inspected, repaired and certified before service can resume.
In New York, Consolidated Edison Inc has said it had about 16,300 customers who could not regain electric service, and in New Jersey, Jersey Central Power and Light utility has said about 30,000 customers could not have power restored.
The utilities have come under fire not only by residents but also the region's leaders. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday he intended to launch an investigation, blasting their storm responses and Con Edison's stated intention to seek rate increases.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dish Network founder and Chairman Charlie Ergen said on Tuesday that his preference would be for a network partnership in wireless and that T-Mobile US could be his only option left as an acquisition or merger target.
"I think there's a lot of options for us in the wireless business," Ergen said in response to analyst questions on a quarterly earnings call.
(Reporting by Sinead Carew and Liana Baker; Editing by Maureen Bavdek)


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This presentation guides listeners through all the stages of publication life cycle at CERN Document Server, from the ingestion using one of the various tools, through curation and processing, until the data is ready to be exported to other systems. It describes different tools that we are using to curate the incoming publications as well as to further improve the existing data on CDS. The second part of the talk goes through various challenges we have faced in the past and how we are going to overcome them in the new version of CDS.
The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is producing 600 million collisions every second. Only 1 in a million collisions is interesting. It requires a fast programming language to analyze and filter this amount of data. Is Python such a language? No, it's not. Does it mean there is no place for Python in one of the largest scientific facilities in the world? Quite the contrary. The ease of use and a very low learning curve makes Python a perfect programming language for many physicists and other people without the computer science background. CERN does not only produce large amounts of data. The interesting bits of data have to be stored, analyzed, shared and published. Work of many scientists across various research facilities around the world has to be synchronized. This is the area where Python flourishes. And with CERN's pursuit to create and use open source software, many interesting projects were born. To facilitate the analysis of data, ROOT framework [https://root.cern.ch/] was created. It's a C++ framework focused on big data processing, statistical analysis, visualization and storage. It has been around for more than 20 years, but since nowadays more and more scientists have at least basic Python knowledge, the PyROOT project [https://root.cern.ch/pyroot] was born. PyROOT is a Python extension module that allows users to interact with ROOT from Python interpreter. It combines the ease of use of Python with the powerful capabilities of the ROOT framework. All the discoveries, small and big ones, results in thousands of publications that has to go through the whole publication workflow. For that purpose, a digital library framework called Invenio was created [http://invenio-software.org/]. It can be used to easily build your own fully customized digital library, institutional repository, multimedia archive, or research data repository on the web. Some examples of websites build with Invenio are: https://zenodo.org/, https://cds.cern.ch/ or https://analysispreservation.cern.ch/. Another of CERN's missions is to share the knowledge, and that can be done through various lectures, workshops and conferences. All those events can easily be organized with the help of Indico [http://indico-software.org/]. Indico comes also with a room booking module and can be easily integrated with various collaborative tools.
We present how a research data repository manager can build custom open data solutions to ingest, describe, preserve, and disseminate the open research environments, datasets and software using the Invenio digital library framework. We discuss a concrete use case example of the CERN Open Data and Zenodo services, describing technological challenges in preparing large sets of data for general public. We address the questions of efficient linking and sharing of large quantities of data without unnecessary duplication on the backend, the role of the file transfer protocols, as well as the means to visualise data to make it more accessible and interactive for general public. The technological challenges and discussed solutions can be applied to any research discipline outside the domain of particle physics.
CERN Document Server (CDS) is the CERN Institutional Repository, playing a key role in the storage, dissemination and archival for all research material published at CERN, as well as multimedia and some administrative documents. As the CERN's document hub, it joins together submission and publication workflows dedicated to the CERN experiments, but also to the video and photo teams, to the administrative groups, as well as outreach groups. In the past year, Invenio, the underlying software platform for CDS, has been undergoing major changes, transitioning from a digital library system to a digital library framework, and moving to a new software stack (Invenio is now built on top of the Flask web development framework, using Jinja2 template engine, SQLAlchemy ORM, JSONSchema data model, and Elasticsearch for information retrieval). In order to reflect these changes on CDS, we are launching a parallel service, CDSLabs, with the goal of offering our users a continuous view of the reshaping of CDS, as well as increasing the feedback from the community in the development phase, rather than after release.
An Overview of Invenio Digital Library Software
Produced by: CERN-IT-UDS-CDSDirector: Belinda Chan
Keywords: Invenio, OAI, open access, open source, software, digital library, document management, document repository, CDS,
Reference: CERN-MOVIE-2011-062
Enabling access to articles, reports and multimedia content produced by CERN, using the Invenio digital library and repository software.


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Donations requested for Lumberton residents who lost home in blaze
A former longtime Beaumont police chief gave 36 years of his life in service to the department, and now the department is trying to give back to him.
Retired Chief Tom Scofield and his wife, Kathy, lost their Lumberton home after lightning started a fire Tuesday. They were not at home at the time, but their beloved dog died as a result of the fire and the house was gutted.
Now the Beaumont Police Department is asking for contributions to assist the couple in recovering from the devastating fire.
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The Daily Mirror
Updated daily to include the UK national news and sport, Mirror Screen, Megamirror, and Mirror Catwalk.
The Daily Star
Highlights of the current issue.
The Electronic Telegraph
Substantial proportion of the printed Daily Telegraph with a searchable archive back to November 1994.
The Express
Available via Express Online and updated daily with News, Sport, Features, and Money.
The Financial Times
About a third of each day's paper and a searchable archive of the last 30 days.
The Guardian
Available over the GuardianUnlimited network, with a searchable archive back to 1 September 1998.
The Guardian Weekly
Provides a digest of the best of the Guardian as well as news and reviews from the Washington Post and articles translated from the French daily, Le Monde.
The Independent
Highlights of the current issue.
The Independent on Sunday
Highlights of the current issue.
The News of the World
Updated weekly with News, Sport, Holidays, and Money.
The Observer
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The Sun
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News and Sport from each week's printed issue.
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Reviewed By Ryan S (San Antonio, TX) Reviewed for a 1997 Lexus LX 450 —1/22/2014 10:18 AM
The material is thick and seems to be of very good quality. The reason I dinged it a star in the quality category is because the holes cut for my 3rd row seats aren't consistent. I was expecting a precision cut, but it looks like it's an after-manufacturing process where someone cuts it with a knife from a template. It doesn't look bad, the holes don't all line up the same way. Not really a big deal, overall, though, I'm very happy with the product. The fit is excellent.


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Anti-war crusader Cindy Sheehan said she will appear in federal court today to defend her decision not to pay taxes.
"I refuse to fund the empire's crimes and wars," Sheehan said in a press release. "I feel a certain amount of guilt that my taxes were used to murder my own son."
Sheehan, 54, gained fame as an anti-war activist after her son Casey was killed in the Iraq war.
Her website says that she has been asked to appear in court by the U.S. Attorney on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service.
She also called for a rally in conjunction with a news conference at 10:30 a.m. at the federal courthouse, 501 I St. Her hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m.
In October, she told an Occupy Sacramento crowd that U.S. military spending is the reason for economic misery that prompted demonstrations around the nation.
She told the demonstrators that California taxpayers have contributed tens of billions of tax dollars toward "illegal and immoral wars" waged by the United States.
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Protein could help save tissue following heart attack
By Doug Boyd
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Dr. Jitka Virag
(Sept. 5, 2012)
— Research by an East Carolina University scientist could lead to a product that helps preserve heart tissue during a heart attack.
Dr. Jitka Virag, an assistant professor of physiology at the Brody School of Medicine at ECU, and collaborators are working with a protein called ephrinA1. They have found that an injection of the protein into a rodent heart at the onset of a myocardial infarction, commonly referred to as a heart attack, reduces the death of heart tissue by as much as 50 percent. Their work was published last year in the
Journal of Physiology
"If it works in the acute and chronic models and ultimately reduces the progression of heart failure and mortality, I think the potential for therapeutic use is great," Virag said.
She recently received a $75,000 grant from the N.C. Biotechnology Center to further her research. She hopes that will clarify how the protein works to protect heart tissue and whether it can be developed into a viable therapy for people who have had heart attacks.
Technically, a myocardial infarction is caused when the blood supply to the heart is blocked, usually by a break-up of plaque inside the artery. At worst, death occurs, but in almost all cases, tissue dies, and the heart loses part of its capacity to pump blood. If caught early, damage can be minimized. However, clinical therapies now available to limit the progression to heart failure are geared toward relieving the symptoms, not repairing the injury.
Ephrins are a type of protein known as receptor tyrosine kinase ligands that regulate certain cellular processes. In particular, the ephrinA1 ligand is angiogenic, meaning it can create blood vessels. Due to that property and others, Virag hypothesized that ephrinA1 would help reduce tissue damage. It did, but not because of its angiogenic properties.
Thus, Virag and her team are now working to determine why ephrinA1 works, the degree of protection it provides in acute and chronic reductions in blood flow, whether the initial protection is lasting and preserves cardiac function in the long term, and the effects of other conditions such as diabetes on the protective capacity.
ECU is pursuing a patent on the discovery and could eventually work with a biotechnology firm or pharmaceutical company to commercialize it.
"Although preliminary data from ongoing experiments is quite promising, there are many questions that remain unanswered, and so this is an exciting time for this work," Virag said.
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October 4, 2013 - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces the temporary closing of Elmer's Island, located on the southwestern tip of Jefferson Parish. The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a tropical storm warning from Grand Isle to the Mouth of the Pearl River. As a precautionary and preparedness measure Elmer's Island will remain closed until further notice.
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov [4] on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb [5] or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.
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While the media and analysts spill a lot of ink about the latest technologies including cloud computing, software defined networking, OpenFlow and 100 GbE, the foundation of all networks starts with layer 1. And most of the time layer 1 doesn't get the respect, or attention, it needs. Rack layout and cable management are important for trouble free networks. Bad cable routing can hinder removing port cards, put undue stress on cables and make it hard to find a cable when diagnosing cable problems. If cabling isn't routed correctly, it could affect cooling causing long term problems.
It's a good idea to plan layer 1 configurations carefully so you avoid problems like this later on.
Because once in production, the physical layer isn't easy to change without an outage, so careful planning and layout can save a lot of headaches later on.
The Strategic Solutions Lab is working on setting up some new equipment racks of VDX, MLX and VDX in support of our solutions development program for 2013 this week. So we are kicking off a new kind of publication to document what we are doing as we do it. It's called a How To Journal. This particular journal documents our installation of Tyco Electronics cable managment in real-time as we do it. We will include pictures, diagrams, videos and even a final time-lapse movie of the entire assembly process.
We plan to post updates each day so you should click the green "Follow" option on the top right to automatically get updates as we post them. We will document the good, the bad so at the end the journal will contain a "best practice" layer 1 design and deployment for cable managment.
Feel free to post comments (and questions) to the journal sharing your ideas and your pet "tricks of the trade" as well. We encourage the dialog.
By the way, why not come by and visit the Strategic Solutions Lab forum and take a look at our reference architectures, design guides, deployment guides and validation test results. If you are designing or administering networks, this forum is a great resource.


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Vulture Wrote a Better, Even Jazzier Homeland Theme Song
Homeland's been a lot less jazzy lately, but we have the cure!
One of the early defining elements of Homeland was its lead's affinity for jazz music. Does jazz emulate Carrie's freeform, occasionally erratic mental energies? Does it score her lust for Brody? Or is it just a cool element of an otherwise tense drama series, daddy-o? Whatever the reason, Homeland emerged as one the jazziest shows on television. And yet, this season — with the exception of an unfortunate jazz incident that went down after Carrie fiddled with her car stereo — has been less jazzy. Why has the series de-jazzed itself? Is it a coincidence that this sub-jazzed arc has been more grumbled about, critically? Maybe all the complaining about the hard-to-swallow plot arcs is misplaced, and the real issue is that it needs to be re-jazz-ified? In this video, Vulture's Julie Klausner talks to a jazz singer, Marianne Solivan, about these pressing, jazz-related issues and then, with the help of some students from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, offers a new, jazzy-riffic theme song for the producers to consider swapping in under the credits. You can even sing along!


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Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual graham cracker house fundraiser at The Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q. 432 Center St., Lewiston. The event is held during the Lewiston Christmas Walk, from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. The cost of the decorating workshop is $5 per child, and everyone gets to take home a graham cracker house.
The Lewiston-Porter fourth- and fifth-grade multi-age class, with the help of Lewiston Kiwanis Club members, made basic graham cracker houses, which can be decorated during the Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity fundraiser. The Lew-Port Middle School Builders' Club is a joint sponsor and will provide helpers for younger participants. New Hope Baptist Church teens and other volunteers will chip in, too.
A two-story dollhouse will be raffled off Dec. 16. The house was constructed by Ron Kraft from the Lewiston Senior Center and decorated by area crafters. It will be displayed at The Brickyard during the Christmas Walk, and then at KeyBank (Center and South Fifth streets) from Dec. 9-16. Raffle tickets are $10 each. Proceeds will support Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity.
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer organization supported by individual donations, grants and fundraising events. The local affiliate is now working on its 23rd home in the western end of Niagara County.
For more information, contact Betsy Diachun at 716-754-2830.


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Daredevil - The Complete Second Season
The urban jungle has a new defender! The studio that brought us the cinematic blockbusters "Avengers" and "Iron Man" has conquered the on-demand realm and given Netflix an Original Series that has to be seen! Marvel's "Daredevil" - The Complete Second Season has arrived on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD and for those who haven't experienced the world through the eyes of Matt Murdock, this is blind justice at its best!
The world has been transformed following the alien incursion that reigned down upon New York City and while many view the super powered Avengers as the city's greatest powerhouses, there are some threats - closer to the streets - that need a little more finessing. Blinded by accident, the same chemicals that took his eyesight also heightened attorney Matt Murdock's remaining senses. The Marvel character is brought to life by actor Charlie Cox.
Taking it upon himself to battle the corruption that is contaminating Hell's Kitchen, as the Daredevil, Murdock takes to the rooftops to deal his own brand of justice against the underworld menace of Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) who is pulling the strings of New York City's gangland and various factions vie for control. All the while a new vigilante descends upon the city's criminal element, and the Punisher (Jon Bernthal) is taking no prisoners.
The Daredevil has it coming at him from all sides in this exhilarating Second Season that has helped launch another franchise hit for Marvel Studios that brings all of its Netflix-based properties together in the same fashion that "Avengers" brought all its heavy-hitters together in the recently launched "Marvel's Defenders." With the dangers of the kingpin Fisk, a punisher running rampant on the city streets, and the introduction of an old girlfriend Elektra Natchios, "Daredevil" is on fire!
The rough violence may be tough on some viewers; "Daredevil" arguably delivers on some of television's most brutal martial arts, but the production approaches it artfully and never lets the brutality overshadow the narrative of the storyline. The series also makes good with a colorfully articulate cast that includes Deborah Ann Woll as the "love interest" Karen Page, and Elden Henson as "Foggy" Nelson, Murdock's best friend and co-conspirator at the law firm.
All 13 Second Season episodes are included on the 3-disc set presenting each in high-definition and DTS Master Audio for a wildly theatrical effect. The lack of behind-the-scenes bonus features limits the excitement of this package but interestingly serves to focus on the actual narrative of this wonderfully exciting and hard-hitting adventure series. Marvel's "Daredevil" - The Complete Second Season is a fantastic entry into the Marvel Comics cinematic world!
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The Issue: How tax hikes that could go into effect on Jan. 1 will affect Americans, and the nation's economy.
I would like to thank The Post for its editorial on the new taxes coming in 2013, and President Obama's desire to tax the wealthy ("What Tax Hikes Mean," Nov. 26).
Any new taxes will be against everybody, not just the wealthy.
All of those states whose electoral votes went to Obama should have the taxes on their residents increased, while all of the states that voted for Mitt Romney should have taxes on their residents decreased. The people who voted for Obama should be able to afford the programs they want, and they should be required to pay for them as well.
James Kenworthy
It's time the president and Congress stop trying to fool the public into thinking that we need to tax the rich to reduce our debt.
Government officials spent too much of our money, but they feel they have the right to raise revenue by taxing people. Many are already trying to live within their means and can't.
We need to cut out and reduce all spending programs, and that includes everything: defense, Social Security and other "entitlements" and federal-government salaries — including those of Congress members and the president.
I'm not rich and I have no job, but I am living within my means. It's time the government start saving and stop spending. Taxing is not the answer.R. Ferrar
Richmond Hill
The politicians in this country seem to fear the fiscal cliff. I think we should go over the cliff and start rebuilding our economy from there.
Everyone would learn a lesson: not to take government handouts for granted, and that for every tax increase, there should be an equal reduction in spending so that we may more quickly return to a non-debtor status.
Alan Winters
Bellaire, Texas
New York, California and the whole country have already fallen off the fiscal cliff. We just gave a tax-and-spend liberal four more years to turn us into a bankrupt, bail-out state.
Patrick Phelan
There is a way that Republicans in Congress could give the electorate exactly what it wants, since the GOP gets blamed no matter what.
Republicans should let the Democrats submit their plan and then vote "present," thereby giving total ownership to the Democrats for the fiscal cliff that we are certainly going over if we don't reduce spending.
The president did it 129 times while in the Illinois Senate, so why shouldn't the GOP do it in Congress?Roy Davis
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The Skin Cancer Program, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, can provide this care. For people who are at risk of skin cancer, or who have been diagnosed with it, the program provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach and services at all stages of skin cancer, including:
Services are provided through any one of five clinical sites throughout the Pittsburgh area. By coordinating preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services through a single network, the Skin Cancer Program facilitates easy, one-step access to advanced technologies and effective coordination of follow-up care.
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At UPMC, we offer Mohs micrographic surgery, which offers a cure rate of up to 99% for most non-melanoma skin cancer cases located in the region of the head and neck. To help ensure that our surgeons provide optimal care, Dr. Hakeem Sam and Dr. Melissa Pugliano-Mauro have both completed an American College of Mohs Surgery approved and ACGME-accredited fellowship in procedural dermatology/Mohs surgery. The ACMS fellowship training, originally established by Dr. Frederic Mohs himself, enables these two surgeons to successfully remove skin cancers and perform reconstructions on complex Mohs surgery cases.
The fellowship program of the ACMS is a benchmark of excellence in Mohs surgery training. Dr. Sam and Dr. Pugliano-Mauro trained under expert Mohs surgeons throughout this specialized, one or two year training program. As graduates of the program, they have additional expertise and exposure to challenging tumors and wound reconstruction.
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As graduates of the ACMS-accredited fellowship program, Dr. Sam and Dr. Pugliano-Mauro are equipped with added proficiencies and insight when working with any Mohs case. Mohs surgery is currently offered at our state-of-the-art surgical suites at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC St Margaret.
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A unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coating materials are used to increase the light transmission through the thick Maksutov meniscus corrector lens. These coatings are vacuum-deposited on both sides of the corrector lens for maximum light throughput and contrast.
The Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images, which is particularly important with the limited light-gathering ability of a small aperture scope. Across the total visual/photographic spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter overall than even the original industry-standard Starbright multicoatings. They also visibly increase the contrast on subtle lunar, planetary, and nebula details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings.
Also included are the eight major planets out to Pluto, as well as the Moon, for a total database of nearly 40,000 stars and objects. It's enough fascinating objects to keep you busy observing for the rest of your life.
You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination of up to 200 objects of your own choosing, such as the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in Astronomy and Sky & Telescope magazines. The computer control can quickly find any of those objects at your command, and track them with high accuracy for visual observing or casual astrophotography.
  A review in Sky & Telescope magazine commented, "To quantify the Go To pointing accuracy, I spent several nights slewing to 50 objects selected from the NexStar's database. About one-third of them ended up dead center in the field, another third landed within ½° of the center, and the remaining third were within 1° of the center."
  All of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, red-illuminated liquid crystal display on the hand control. This display leads you through the steps necessary to line up the scope on the sky, locate objects, control scope functions like the brightness of the hand control display, and much more. It shows you basic information about the object being viewed (such as the object's name, catalog designation, type, magnitude, and so forth). In addition to this basic information, there is enhanced information on over 200 of the most note-worthy objects. When it's not displaying menus or object information, the display also shows you the constantly updated right ascension and declination coordinates at which the scope is aimed.
  The Sky & Telescope review said, "After using several NexStar-equipped telescopes in recent years, I can attest to the quality of the software and hardware for Celestron's Go To system. The package is reliable and offers quick access to an excellent array of databases. I especially like Celestron's Tour mode, which steps a user through an eclectic choice of deep-sky objects, quirky asterisms, and fine double stars, the latter being a class of objects great for urban observing that many Go To systems ignore. Using NexStar scopes, I've been introduced to many fine double stars."
  There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons that glow a soft red in the dark to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. An RS-232 communication port on the hand control allows you to operate the telescope remotely via a personal computer, using the supplied RS-232 cable and CD-ROM that contains Celestron's NexRemote control software program.
  NexRemote provides an on-screen image of the computer hand control with full control of all the hand control functions from your computer keyboard. In addition to emulating the NexStar hand control, NexRemote adds powerful new features that let you keep your eyes on the stars instead of the hand control. It provides talking computer speech support using your computer's built-in speaker; lets you control the objects you want to see and the order in which you see them; lets you create and save custom sky tours; lets you take wireless control of the telescope with optional gamepad support; lets you connect your personal GPS device to the NexRemote; downloads NexRemote updates online to use the latest features; lets you download software upgrades to your NexStar computer at no charge from Celestron's website via the Internet; lets you use third-party planetarium programs to control the scope; and more.
  The Sky & Telescope review said, "The author tried Windows and Mac programs, including Desktop Universe, ECU, MegaStar, SkyMap Pro, Starry Night, and TheSky, and all controlled the mount without any problems." The telescope comes with a CD-ROM of TheSky Level 1 planetarium and star charting software. This Windows-based program will let explore the Universe on your PC and print out custom star charts of the sky to help you find faint objects that are not in the scope computer's database.
  A high precision pointing subroutine ("precise go-to") in the computer lets you point accurately at objects that you want to photograph that are too dim to be seen though the scope. Built-in programmable permanent periodic error correction allows sharper astrophotographic images, with fewer guiding corrections needed during long exposure photos through scopes with enough aperture to make such imaging practicable. Built-in adjustable backlash compensation permits precise corrections during astrophotography and when observing visually at high powers.
  The operation of the NexStar with SkyAlign is simplicity itself. You don't have to level the scope or point it north with SkyAlign, or even know Polaris from the Pleiades. After turning on the scope, enter the date and time and your location. The scope's computer will remember up to ten different observing sites for you to choose from, and will automatically default to your last observing site (very helpful if you invariably observe from one location, such as your back yard). Then, simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). Using the scope's hand control, center the stars in the finderscope crosshairs.
  The NexStar SkyAlign computer system automatically determines which objects were chosen and generates an internal map of the sky that it uses to guide its automatic moves to any star or object you select for the rest of the night. It does it by calculating the angles and distances between the objects you've chosen and compares them to the known separations between objects. Using this method, the telescope determines what objects were chosen. The display tells you which three objects you aligned to for confirmation.
Only two of the alignment objects will actually be used for calculating the model of the sky that the computer uses for locating objects. The third object simply provides a positive identification of the other two. Therefore, at least two of the three alignment objects should be spaced at least 60 degrees apart in the sky if possible, and the third object should not fall in a straight line between the first two alignment stars.
Since the brightest stars appear first as the sky darkens at dusk, the SkyAlign system is exceptionally easy to set up and use as night comes on. You don't have to guess which stars are brightest, as only the brightest will be visible in the early evening. The same holds true for observers from a light-polluted suburban site, where only the brightest stars are visible to the unaided eye.
Several additional alignment methods are built into the NexStar computer – auto two-star alignment, manual two-star alignment, solar system alignment for daytime observing, and a one-star manual alignment – allowing you to choose a level of computer accuracy in automatically finding objects with which you are comfortable. If you're more familiar with the sky, you can use the new Auto Two-Star Align method. Enter the date, time, and the latitude and longitude of your observing location into the hand control. If you don't know your latitude and longitude or can't determine them from the grid lines on your state's road map, you can use the coordinates of the nearest city from the list of hundreds in the instruction manual. The scope will keep up to ten observing locations stored in its memory (backyard, vacation home, favorite dark sky site, etc.), so you only have to enter the latitude and longitude once.
Next, align the scope manually on a single bright star from a list of 40 in its memory. The NexStar will then automatically choose and slew to a second alignment star. Check to be sure the second star is centered in the telescope eyepiece and that's it. You've aligned the scope on the sky, ready for a night's go-to observing.
In addition to moving the scope to any of the 40,000 objects in its memory and tracking the object while you observe, the computer is loaded with useful features. It has user-defined slew limits, which prevent the scope from moving to objects below any horizon that you define. That makes it ideal for observing locations that have the normal horizon view blocked by houses or trees. The computer has a hibernate mode that lets you power down the scope without losing your astronomical alignment. This feature allows you to find planets in the daytime after aligning the scope the night before. The computer has a wedge align program that helps aligns the scope on the celestial pole when you're using a tripod and wedge for long exposure astrophotography.
Once the scope has aligned itself with the sky, it takes only a few keystrokes on the computer hand control to have the scope move automatically to your night's first observing target and start tracking it so you can observe at your leisure. You can find hundreds of fascinating deep space objects your first night out, even if you have never used a telescope before. No matter what level of experience you start from, your NexStar SkyAlign scope will unfold all the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends.
If you're using an optional equatorial wedge to polar align the scope for long exposure astrophotography, two polar alignment programs in the scope's computer (one for the Northern hemisphere and one for the Southern hemisphere) make quick work of accurate alignment on the appropriate celestial pole. SkyAlign does not work in the equatorial mode.
You can click on the link below to download a brief RealPlayer movie showing how quick and easy it is to line up your scope on the sky with SkyAlign. There is also a link to download RealPlayer for free if your PC does not already have the program.
The Celestron NexStar 4 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm E-Lux Plössl eyepiece, and flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives. Its go-to computerized hand control will find nearly 40,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically, nearly 10,000 more than the competitive 3.5" Mak.
New SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track those nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command.
The Celestron NexStar 4 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come – and a classic color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!
This Telescope's Optical System . . .
Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube: 4" aperture (1325mm focal length f/13) aluminum tube, 13.5" long, weighing less than 2 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish. Starbright XLT fully-multicoated: This state-of-the-art coatings package includes a high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirror enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Maksutov corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images. They also increase the contrast of subtle lunar and planetary details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the "optics" icon above. Finder: Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy. Internal focuser: Focuses by moving the primary mirror fore and aft in the optical tube by means of a large focusing knob on the rear cell. Internal flip mirror system: An internal first surface flip mirror, operated by a knob on the rear cell, directs the incoming light either to a 90° viewing angle 1.25" eyepiece holder at the top of the rear cell for astronomical observing (or mirror-image terrestrial observing), or to the Cassegrain focus at the center of the rear cell. The Cassegrain focus is threaded to accept either an optional NexStar 4SE-specific 45° viewing angle erect image 1.25" diagonal for right-reading (correctly oriented) terrestrial observing or an optional NexStar 4SE-specific camera adapter for terrestrial and astronomical photography. Standard SCT rear cell 5"/8"/9¼"/11"/14" photographic and visual accessories will not work with this scope. Eyepiece: 1.25" 25mm E-Lux Plössl (53x). The eyepiece field of view is 1° across, twice the diameter of the full Moon.
This Telescope's Mount . . .
Fork mount/drive system: The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required. The 11 lb. mount includes slewing/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing/centering/guiding speeds – 6°/second; 3°/second; 1.5°/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates – sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right/left up/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography. If long exposure deep space photography is planned, the tripod includes a built-in wedge that quickly converts the scope to equatorial operation, although deep space imaging will realistically be limited by the scope's relatively small aperture and long focal ratio. A compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field. The Celestron Power Tank (#4512V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional AC adapter (#2338) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use. Computer control: The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a nearly 40,000 object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, and Caldwell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination coordinates of 200 objects of your own choosing, such as favorite deep space objects or the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in Astronomy and Sky & Telescope magazines. You have several ways to have the NexStar computer find celestial objects for you. The most popular and easiest to use is Celestron's exclusive SkyAlign no-guesswork technology. After turning on the scope, simply enter the date and time and your location, then point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). The NexStar computer will use the stars you've pointed at to model the sky overhead. Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command. Not all of the objects may be easily visible, however, due to the scope's limited aperture. The computer hand control includes a built-in RS-232 communication port allowing you to use a CCD autoguider for deep space photography. It also lets you use popular astronomy software to control the NexStar from a lap top or personal computer for remote control point-and-click slewing. The hand control software can now be flash-upgraded from the Celestron website. You can always have the most up-to-date control program, database, and software features simply by downloading the new programs as they are posted. The scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment. You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope. The computer includes a camera control software program and a camera shutter cable. These let you remotely take a series of timed exposures using your digital SLR camera (connected to the scope by an appropriate camera adapter). This can be very useful during lunar or solar eclipses and during occultation events, since you won't have to miss any of the sights while worrying about the operation of your camera. All of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 4 SE to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure. No matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 4 SE will unfold many of the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the "NexStar computer" icon above. Adjustable height altazimuth tripod: The 10 lb. adjustable height tripod has tubular chromed steel legs for stability, and a combined die-cast spreader bar/accessory tray that is cut out to hold two 2" eyepieces and four 1.25" eyepieces. The spreader bar is spring loaded, so that it can't accidentally detach from the tripod. Spring loaded attachment bolts, that also can't be lost in the dark, hold the telescope to the no-tool adjustable wedge tilt plate that allows equatorial tracking for astrophotography. The tilt plate has a built-in latitude scale and can be operated from 0° to 90°, allowing both polar and altazimuth operation without having to buy a separate wedge. Two-year warranty: All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.
is the formula that we use with all of the telescopes we carry, so that
our published specs will be consistent from aperture to aperture, from
manufacturer to manufacturer. Some telescope makers may use other
unspecified methods to determine the limiting magnitude, so their
published figures may differ from ours.
Keep in mind that this
formula does not take into account light loss within the scope, seeing
conditions, the observer's age (visual performance decreases as we get
older), the telescope's age (the reflectivity of telescope mirrors
decreases as they get older), etc. The limiting magnitudes specified by
manufacturers for their telescopes assume very dark skies, trained
observers, and excellent atmospheric transparency – and are therefore
rarely obtainable under average observing conditions. The photographic
limiting magnitude is always greater than the visual (typically by two
The longer the focallength, the higher the magnification and the narrower the field of viewwith any given eyepiece. The shorter the focal length, the lower themagnification and the wider the field of view with the same eyepiece.
Fast f/4 to f/5 focal ratios are generally
best for lower power wide field observing and deep space photography.
Slow f/11 to f/15 focal ratios are usually better suited to higher power
lunar, planetary, and binary star observing and high power photography.
Medium f/6 to f/10 focal ratios work well with either.
An f/5
system can photograph a nebula or other faint extended deep space object
in one-fourth the time of an f/10 system, but the image will be only
one-half as large. Point sources, such as stars, are recorded based on
the aperture, however, rather than the focal ratio – so that the larger
the aperture, the fainter the star you can see or photograph, no matter
what the focal ratio.
Dawes' limit only
applies to point sources of light (stars). Smaller separations can be
resolved in extended objects, such as the planets. For example,
Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn (0.5 arc seconds across), was
discovered using a 2.5" telescope – which has a Dawes' limit of 1.8 arc
The ability of a telescope to resolve to Dawes' limit is
usually much more affected by seeing conditions, by the difference in
brightness between the binary star components, and by the observer's
visual acuity, than it is by the optical quality of the telescope.


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Johnson Team Captures First Place at Renewable Energy Case Competition
MBA students won University of Michigan's fourth annual Renewable Energy Case Competition (RECC)...comments share
By Duncan Cooper via Power Engineering, 2/13/13
Innovative finance model and proposal for distributed solar energy put Johnson MBA students in front.
Students from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan last week to participate in the University of Michigan's fourth annual Renewable Energy Case Competition (RECC). The RECC, hosted by the Ross Energy Club, brings together energy-minded MBAs from the nations top business schools including Sloan, Haas, Columbia, and Tuck.
This year, the case required teams to assess the potential to develop solar electric projects in Texas, from the perspective of solar developer, SunEdison, the competitions primary sponsor. Teams had to quantify the market opportunity for SunEdison, given the regulatory environment put forth by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the electric grid for 75 percent of the state.
Teams also considered the electricity generation potential and financial opportunities for future solar generation in ERCOT. This required students to make appropriate assumptions on load growth, future prices, the share of solar in new generation builds, and SunEdisons market share across the three SunEdison business units (residential, distributed generation, and utility.) Teams were also asked to provide a detailed market-entry strategy for SunEdison that considered target investors, ownership structure and financing. Successful teams identified key priorities for SunEdison, provided risk mitigation strategies, and offered a roadmap for implementing their recommended strategy. All of this was to be covered in a 20 minute presentation!
Johnsons team consisted of members of the Johnson Energy Club, who were selected from a pool of interested applicants and included: Hanson Boyd (MBA 14), Duncan Cooper (MBA 13), Travis Distaso (JD/MBA 14), Jaime Martinez (AMBA 13), and Bryson Saez (MBA 14). The teams solution identified commercial-scale distributed solar generation as the most attractive market segment for SunEdison. These systems (ranging in size from 100 kW to 500 kW) are large enough to benefit from economies of scale, are easiest to target with a lean sales force, and have attractive levelized costs, because they generate power on the customers side of the meter. Operating on the customers side of the utility meter allows customers to avoid purchasing electricity from the grid, making the marginal value of solar electricity much higher than it would be in a wholesale market.
Strong strategy, marketing and finance skills gave us the gold in RECC, said team member Jaime Martinez. I truly believe that it was due to the knowledge acquired at Johnson that we presented the best solution to SunEdison."
The team also recommended SunEdison pursue an innovative financing model that secures financing through a diversified IPP, with long-term power purchasing agreements. Although this arrangement is common for utility-scale projects, it is not typically seen at the commercial scale. Using reasonable assumptions, the team forecasts that SunEdison could generate close to $500 million in revenue over the next 10 years.
During a 10-minute question- and-answer period, team members enthusiastically fielded questions from SunEdison, executives who were on hand to judge the competition. The judges praised Johnson team members for their solution, and also for their strong presentation skills and visible team unity.
Bringing our work together and confidently presenting as a team, under the scrutiny of industry professionals who have been working at the case problem for months and even years, was a real challenge, said team member Bryson Saez. It is, without question, going to be remembered as one of the highlights of my business-school experience. Teammate Travis Distaso added, Presenting our real-world strategy ideas to the current business leaders was a phenomenal experience.
Participation in the trip was made possible with support from the Johnson Energy Club and Johnson Student Councils Title Town program. The team received support on the case from faculty advisors Mark Milstein, director of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, and Risa Mish, faculty director of the Accelerated MBA Program.
Duncan Cooper, MBA 14
Copyright 2013 States News Service
Views expressed in News posts may not be those of Cornell University. No endorsement is implied.


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Pritzker School of Law Policy
Federal and state regulations require recipients of financial aid to maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in their program of study. It is the University's expectation that students will make progress towards completion of the degree or professional development program in which they are enrolled. These requirements apply to part-time as well as to full-time students for all terms of enrollment within an academic year, including those terms for which no financial aid was granted.
Law students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress in three fundamental ways:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher
- Complete two-thirds of all credits attempted per academic year
- Complete program within a specified period of time
1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher
The Satisfactory Academic Progress regulations require that you maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in order to remain eligible for financial aid. This minimum cumulative GPA is a 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale).
2. Complete two-thirds (66.6%) of all credits attempted per academic year
In order to meet the minimum standard of academic progress each academic year, Law students must complete at least two-thirds of the credits attempted per academic year.
Courses dropped after the end of a term or session's add/drop period will be counted towards credits attempted. Grades of D, F, Y (Incomplete), W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), IP (In Progress), NC (No Credit), NR (Not Reported), or X (Unofficial Withdrawal) do not satisfy the requirements for the 2/3 completion rate.
3. Complete your program within a specified period of time
Students have a maximum timeframe of 150% of the length of their standard program to complete their degree requirements. For example, if a program is six full-time terms, a student attending full-time may not exceed nine terms to complete their degree.
Term usage for students in part-time programs will be prorated based on the number of credits in which the part-time student is enrolled as of the end of the term's add/drop period versus the number of credits in which a student in the equivalent full-time program is expected to be enrolled for the same term.
All periods of enrollment, including Summer Term, are counted toward the maximum number of terms. Periods of academic leave or non-enrollment will not count against the maximum terms of enrollment.
Remedial and repeated coursework is counted in the same manner as all other coursework for the purposes of Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Students who earn credits through a consortium/contractual agreement do not qualify for additional terms of eligibility.
Students who have completed all required coursework for his or her degree but has not yet received the degree cannot receive further federal or state financial aid for that program.
Students must be on track to complete their degree within their maximum time-frame in order to maintain their financial aid eligibility.
Students who have questions about determining their personal maximum timeframe may contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Evaluation of Satisfactory Academic Progress
Evaluation of satisfactory academic progress is made at the end of each academic year (end of Spring term unless you are enrolling in the Summer term and then it will be reviewed at the end of Summer term) by the Office of Financial Aid once grades are published in the university system. This review is completed through a manual review of grades received, courses attempted, pace toward graduation, and GPA.
SAP Suspension
Students who do not meet the terms of Satisfactory Academic Progress will be subject to a SAP Suspension, during which the student will not be eligible to receive federal financial aid. In order to reinstate federal financial aid eligibility after a SAP suspension, students must meet the following criteria for reinstatement:
- Complete 100% of the courses you enroll in for your suspension term with a grade of "C-" or higher. Grades of D, F, Y, W, I, IP, NC, NR, and X will not be considered sufficient for meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress. Receiving these grades will disqualify you from receiving financial aid in the following quarters.
- You must complete at least four units according to the criteria above.
- Any term in which you do not enroll does not count toward Satisfactory Academic Progress. Therefore, your suspension period will roll over to next term of enrollment.
- Be advised that any courses you are enrolled in at the end of the term's add/drop period will count toward your SAP calculation. Therefore, any classes dropped after that date will mean a failure to complete 100% of your classes with a grade of C- or higher and will result in continued suspension of your financial aid.
- Maintain or achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher.
Once a student meets all requirements for reinstatement of financial aid after a suspension, it is the student's responsibility to contact the Office of Financial Aid to request a SAP review for reinstatement of federal and state financial aid eligibility. Once the Office of Financial Aid determines that a student is now in compliance with SAP requirements, aid will be reinstated for the following academic term.
If a student fails to meet the SAP requirements as stated above due to extenuating circumstances such as a family member's death, illness (of the student or immediate family member), etc, the student may submit a written appeal to the Chicago Financial Aid Office. The appeal must be received by the Office of Financial Aid prior to the first day of the subsequent academic term.
The written appeal should explain any relevant extraordinary circumstances, address the reason(s) for failing to meet the minimum academic requirements, and offer some solution to the problems that affected prior academic performance. Supporting documentation, such as statements from academic advisers, professors, professional health care workers, etc., may also be requested. The appeal will be reviewed by a committee chaired by the Director of Financial Aid. All decisions made by the committee are final. Students will be notified if their appeal is granted or denied via an email to their NU email account.
If an appeal is granted, the student will be placed in one of two categories:
1. SAP Probation
If a student is placed on SAP Probation after an appeal, he/she will be eligible for aid during one additional academic term. During the probationary period, the student must meet all SAP requirements. If the student fails to meet SAP during their probationary period, their aid will be suspended without the ability to appeal. In order to reinstate federal financial aid eligibility after a SAP suspension, students must meet the criteria for reinstatement listed above without the use of federal financial aid.
2. SAP Academic Plan
Students may be placed on an academic plan upon submission of a successful appeal. If it is mathematically impossible for a student to resolve all deficiencies during one term of attendance and the student's reason for appeal is appropriate according to federal regulations, the student may be placed on an academic plan with the end goal being to resolve all deficiencies. An academic plan varies in length and is determined by the SAP committee. It does not have to equate to the exact number of terms it would take a student to resolve all deficiencies. If the student is meeting the criteria identified in the SAP appeal approval at each term review, the student's academic plan may be extended.
Special Considerations for First-time Financial Aid Applicants
Current students who apply for financial aid are required to meet the satisfactory academic progress requirements. If you are a currently enrolled student but have not received federal financial aid for previous terms of enrollment in your current program, you are considered to be a First-Time Financial Aid Applicant. Your previous coursework must meet the minimum academic progress requirements. If it does not, you will need to complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal for first-time aid filers. Your appeal should include the following:
- Describe a specific reason, event, or circumstance that prevented you from meeting the academic progress requirements.
- Provide a specific plan/corrective action to improve your academic progress.


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Telstra makes waves in mobile surfing
Telstra is taking aim at wireless upstarts such as Sydney's Unwired by launching its own wireless broadband service that piggybacks onto the existing mobile phone network.
Telstra Mobile Broadband will allow remote access to the internet or company networks from laptops or devices such as hand-held PDAs. The move is a challenge to mobile broadband start-ups, particularly Unwired, which plans to become an alternative network provider to Telstra in urban and regional centres.
Unwired owns a spectrum that can take its service to 75 per cent of the population but so far only has a network in Sydney, launched in August after an investment of $33 million.
Telstra's managing director of mobile services, Murray Bergin, said Telstra Mobile Broadband would be available in all capital cities and at major airports.
Unwired chief executive David Spence said the Telstra move was "very much a corporate play" and suggested the service would be a bit slow to offer an alternative in black spot areas of Sydney. "It legitimises the fact that wireless data is where the market is going," he said.
Unwired claims speeds of about 1 megabit per second. Telstra said its service would average half that - 300-600 kilobits per second, or six times faster than dial-up modem speeds.
The Telstra service boasts features familiar to mobile phone users such as seamless "handover". This takes place as users move out of the range of one station and into another. Mr Bergin said this capability provided a true mobile solution, unlike other systems, which rely on the user being in a wireless hot spot to get connected.
Further, handover will also take place between areas covered by the new broadband service and areas not covered. Rather than losing their connection, users moving outside the reach of broadband will be switched to Telstra's slower Mobile High-Speed service, which provides 98per cent population coverage.
Mr Bergin said competitors' products, such as Sydney's Unwired, tended to be "super WiFi" offerings, requiring the user to find a hot spot and stay in it to gain network access. "The difference is, we are expanding the speed of a network that has great infrastructure," he said.
Mr Bergin conceded that Unwired's network in Sydney would be more extensive than Telstra's on launch. "Our Sydney footprint is a bit less than theirs - for now," he said.
Telstra's service will be charged on time-based or volume-based plans, with a 10-hour plan costing $29, 20hours $49, and $99 getting 50hours, or 200Mb to 2 gigabytes, of volume.
Last week Telstra launched an international mobile roaming deal for wireless networking (WiFi) with five countries.


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The back of a morbidly obese person; due to the person's rotund shape and cleavage created by fat on both the spine and shoulder blades. Similar to "back boobs"
Mary Jo spent 30 minutes hunting around the house for her keys when she heard her fat roommate jingling as she thudded by. She realized that her keys were lodged in her roomy's beetle back. (shudders and plucks them out)
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