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Monday, March 29, 2010
Gratitude Journal
I'm writing a Gratitude Journal focused on the things that make me happy because yesterday I was so annoyed, wait, make that angry at someone who said some not-so-nice things to a child. I have no tolerance for mean people and I realized that I carried that anger home (because I didn't have the opportunity to confront that person) and while I wasn't angry with others in my life I found myself returning to that person and her cruelty instead of dropping it and moving on.
Because of that, today's Gratitude Journal will be focused on things that make me happy.
1) Bea Arthur (RIP) & Betty White (who will be hosting SNL!)
2) Orange lifesaver jellybeans
3) Baby lambs or any kind of baby animals
4) Women with short haircuts
5) Salma Hayek
6) Spring flowers that smell good
7) Homemade granola
8) Other people's babies that suck pacifiers while they sleep (I think they have the cutest expressions ever)
9) Random acts of kindness
10) Audio books
11) Playing Old Maid
12) Uno Attack (this game is the most fun!)
13) Writing thank you notes
14) Ridiculous sunny days and then rainstorms
15) Hearing an owl at 3 in the afternoon
16) Treefrogs at night
17) The covey of quails roaming our neighborhood
18) People who love their pets
19) People, who when you get to really know them, are pretty much the same people they let you see when you first met.
20) The Abstract Expressionist stamps now available at the post office.
21) Mail art
22) Sunday morning and the CBS Sunday Morning show
23) Seeing senior citizens dance in a beautiful old ballroom to swing music
24) Louis Armstrong
25) Music and its ability to change a mood
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i love these!ReplyDelete
what am i grateful for today?
1 - Monday "chores" done
2 - book review done
3 - root beer
4 - my husband
5 - my mom's family
those are just a few!
- Anonymous6:22 PM, March 29, 2010
ah, the thank you note. right up there with letters sent in the mail.ReplyDelete
wonderful thought. kjm
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Why do we eat what we eat?
Sensory Evaluation Center looks at the factors behind food choice.
When it comes to food choice, Nadia Byrnes is something of a natural. "My friends always joke that when they need a new place to eat they don't Google it, they just ask me," says the Penn State doctoral student. "My bucket list is restaurants."
Not exactly a surprise, then, that Byrnes eventually landed in the laboratory of John Hayes, assistant professor of food science. Hayes, who directs the University's Sensory Evaluation Center, is interested in why people eat the foods they do. He approaches this complicated question from the relatively fresh angle of sensory science. "Technically," Byrnes explains, "it's a subset of food science. But it has roots in neurobiology and psychology as well."
Could measurable personality characteristics like sensation seeking, or sensitivity to punishment or reward, be linked to a love of spicy food?
"I'm interested in why people eat the food they do," Hayes says, "and I study that using sensory science methods within a broader biobehavioral framework. We use scientific methodology to take out a lot of the biases people have when reporting what they experience in terms of flavor."
Applied sensory testing at Penn State dates back to the early 1970s, but the University invested anew in sensory science in 2006 with the construction of the Sensory Evaluation Center as part of a new Food Science Building. The Center is a state-of-the-art testing facility used for both industry trials of new food products and cutting-edge research. When Hayes was hired in 2009, he became the first tenure-track faculty member in sensory science.
Accounting for Taste
Hayes' work explores variations in individual taste perception, with recent studies showing biological differences in people's abilities to taste salt and judge the qualities of wine. In 2011, he embarked on a large multiyear project aimed at sorting out the welter of genetics, biology, and personality factors involved in chemesthesis, or what he calls "all the non-taste stuff that goes on in the mouth."
The tingle of carbon dioxide, the cooling of menthol, the astringency of red wine, the burn of chili pepper—all are chemesthetic sensations. As a part of Hayes' larger study, Byrnes has focused on the last of these, exploring the possible relationship between the love of capsaicin, chili's active ingredient, and aspects of personality.
Earlier researchers have looked at the psychology of spicy food, Byrnes notes. In the 1970s, Paul Rozin at the University of Pennsylvania, coined the term "benign masochism" to explain why a person would develop an affinity for the "biologically aversive stimulus" of a mouth that feels like it's on fire. To him it seemed akin to the thrill of gambling or riding a roller coaster, slaking a desire for new and slightly dangerous sensations.
The tingle of carbon dioxide, the cooling of menthol, the astringency of red wine, the burn of chili pepper—all are chemesthetic sensations.
Hayes and Byrnes wanted to push that insight even further. Could measurable personality characteristics like sensation seeking, or sensitivity to punishment or reward, be linked to a love of spicy food?
Break for Chocolate
Burn intensity is another important variable. Are the people who most dislike chili's heat simply the ones who feel it most? To gauge individual variability, Hayes' team gave out sample cups of water spiked with mounting concentrations of capsaicin.
Another of Hayes' graduate students, Meriel Harwood, is looking at chocolate, and specifically, at how much bitterness chocolate lovers will tolerate in their favorite treat.
Working with Hayes and Greg Ziegler, professor of food science, Harwood divided study participants into two groups based on whether they preferred milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Participants tried a series of dime-sized chocolate samples, some of them containing increasing amounts of a bitter-tasting substance called sucroseoctaacetate, or SOA.
While the milk chocolate group quickly rejected the SOA-laced samples, she reports, the dark chocolate group continued to like the candy. In the end, the dark chocolate group had a "rejection threshold" more than 2.5 times that of milk chocolate lovers.
Harwood suggests that tests of rejection thresholds in food may be a simpler and more direct way to test food preferences than the more commonly used detection threshold.
"There may be a disconnect between preferences and the ability to detect tastes, like bitterness," she says. "In other words, using detection threshold tests may not predict consumer acceptability." Using rejection threshold tests instead, she suggests, may lead to cost savings for the food industry.
Feel the Burn
Of her own preliminary results, Byrnes says, "We expected that subjects who reported liking the burn would eat more spicy food, and that's what we found. We also expected those who reported eating more would have lower burn intensity, but we didn't find any evidence of that." The discrepancy may be due to variation in subjects' own definitions of what constitutes spicy, she concedes, "but even without taking into account the possible differences in the actual grams of capsaicin ingested, we found some interesting relationships between personality traits and liking of spicy food.
"We expected the sensation-seekers to rate spicy meals higher, for example, and they did. But there was variation in their responses depending on the type of spicy meal. Some people like Asian cooking—which may include capsaicin but has other chemesthetic ingredients, too, like ginger and Wasabi—yet they don't like chili barbecue. Why do they like one type of spicy and not another?"
Perhaps predictably, Byrnes reports, sensation seekers don't seem as sensitive to the heat. "They don't rate it as intense. And again we're not sure if that means that biologically they're not getting as much of a response, or if they're desensitized, or if they are the type of person who went skydiving the day before, so the burn of capsaicin in relation to the rush of adrenalin doesn't rate that high."
There's still a lot to sort out, in short. "Food choice," Byrnes stresses, "is a really complex system that takes into account cultural expectations, the physical environment, cost, cravings—and as we're learning, there may be genetic components, too. It isn't easy to separate."
As Harwood puts it, "We bring a bunch of cultural and emotional baggage with us when we eat. What you grow up with, what you are used to, what you know, for example, can all influence your preferences."
Hayes is even more succinct. "We don't all live in the same taste world," he says.

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It's been a rollercoaster year when it comes to the DROID Bionic. We first learned of Verizon's first dual-core LTE-enabled device during the Consumer Electronics Show in January, where it quickly became a staff favorite and easily the most hotly-anticipated Android device for Big Red. We expected the device would land on Verizon in Q1 2011 to correspond with the launch of the nearly-identical Motorola Atrix.
But that was not the Bionic as we know it today. Those of you who've closely followed the Bionic's story know that the device apparently did not pass Verizon's internal testing, which eventually sent Motorola back to the drawing board. Since its original conception, the Bionic has shed the Tegra2 processor in favor of Texas Instrument's OMAP4 chip (also clocked at 1 GHz).
Other than swapping the processor and some minor cosmetic changes, the first dual-core LTE device is largely identical to what we saw at CES almost a year ago. Does the Bionic bring enough to the table to make it the must-have device on Verizon's network? Read on for our full review.
LTEThose who have been following our site for a while know how much we love the speediness of Verizon's 4G LTE network. This mobile network is faster than the internet many people have in their homes, allowing you to consume the mobile entertainment and information you need at insanely fast speeds. If you live in one of Verizon's LTE cities and are a Big Red customer, you simply owe it to yourself to have an LTE device as your next phone.
The DROID Bionic takes full advantage of Verizon's LTE network; data speeds for me have averaged between 12-20 mbps down, 2-5 mbps up.
TI OMAP4430 ProcessorThe DROID Bionic is the first Verizon phone to feature both a dual-core processor as well as Verizon's 4G LTE network. The decision to produce the Bionic with Texas Instrument's TI OMAP4430 dual-core 1 GHz processor instead of NVIDIA's 1 GHz Tegra2 processor found in the original Bionic device was certainly a controversial one and has led many to believe that NVIDIA's Tegra2 wasn't quite ready to handle Verizon's next-gen mobile network. (Though the fact that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with LTE seems to be doing just fine may suggest otherwise).
Regardless, the TI OMAP4430 processor is powerful enough to handle any task thrown at it with ease, and users of the DROID Bionic will experience the same boost in performance they've come to expect from the current crop of dual-core devices.
Android 2.3.4 with Motorola UI (Don't call me BLUR)The Bionic comes packed with the latest version of Android: Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. As expected, Motorola has included their custom UI overlay, complete with all the widgets and settings we've come to expect with MOTOBLUR devices. (Just don't tell Moto I called it BLUR).
Most of Motorola's enhancements focus on social networking. You can add a plethora of social media accounts to your profile, and the built-in social widgets and tools put all your friends' status updates and pictures in one place to more easily manage your digital social life.
Though Motorola's Gingerbread overlay has certainly improved from the version of BLUR found on 2.2 and previous devices, it's still just annoying enough to make me cringe a little. If you also are not a huge fan of Motorola's UI, getting rid of the included widgets from all your homescreens will make a world of difference.
But this overlay is certainly their best offering to date (other than their decision to go with stock Android 2.0 for the OG Droid release), and it has come very close to dethroning HTC's Sense as my favorite of the Custom UIs. Though I'd still go with Sense if I had the choice, Motorola's UI overlay is something I could see myself living with, earning it half a point in this category.
Form FactorUpon first looking at the DROID Bionic, you'll likely get a feeling of déjà vu–especially if you happen to be in a Verizon store. In designing the Bionic, it seems as though Motorola didn't want to rock the boat too much when it came to form factor. The Bionic looks like Motorola mashed together the Droid X2 and the Droid 3 into a pretty final package.
Though the Bionic is a bit thicker than the Droid X2, it feels much more solidly put together and doesn't have quite as noticeable a camera bezel as the X2. If you took all Verizon's Android devices and put them next to each other, the DROID Bionic would easily be the best looking of the bunch.
DisplayqHD (quarter HD) resolution is becoming one of the staples of any Android device released this year, and of course the Bionic proudly features a 4.3″ qHD Pentile display. The Bionic's screen features a 960 x 540 resolution, and the Bionic's screen is nothing short of vibrant.
Though Samsung's Super AMOLED Plus displays are the gold standard when it comes to brilliant displays, the Pentile qHD on the Bionic is a close second, and will certainly not disappoint.
AccessoriesThe DROID Bionic has a powerful set of accessories available at launch that challenge users to make the most of their new devices. But are any of them useful?
The first accessory is arguably the coolest and is the only one that's priced reasonably. The Webtop Adapter is a mini-dongle that plugs into both your HDMI and USB ports. When hooked up to an HDMI TV, bluetooth keyboard and mouse, it turns your Bionic into a makeshift computer complete with Firefox 4 browser. Pretty cool, eh? The Webtop Adapter comes in at a reasonable $29.99, though a bluetooth keyboard and mouse can easily run you another $50-100+.
The second accessory is the HD station, which is similar to those found in the Atrix and Photon. The features largely replicate the cheaper webtop adapter, but add the ability to charge your device while using it as a computer. The HD Station adds a few USB ports, allowing you to plug in a USB mouse and keyboard in case you don't have the bluetooth accessories. The HD Station is helpful for business users, as the accessory comes with a remote that allows you to easily flip through powerpoint slides or documents on the go. The HD station comes priced at $100.
The third accessory is the laptop dock. The laptop dock does exactly what you've come to expect if you read the previous two paragraphs; it allows you to use your Bionic as a personal computer. The main difference is that the laptop dock comes complete with an 11.6″ display, full keyboard, and a modified version of the Linux-based Ubuntu operating system. As cool as that sounds, it really only lets you run a modified version of Firefox, as well as most the features on your phone. At $300, the laptop dock is a very hard sell. In my opinion it simply isn't worth the added cost.
The Bionic also features a standard dock ($40), which is identical to the HD station sans access to your HDMI and USB connections. It does maintain the audio output, allowing you to use the Bionic as an alarm clock or media player.
Finally, the vehicle navigation dock ($40) attaches to your car's windshield, connects to your cigarette lighter, and turns your phone into a semi-hands-free GPS device, while still providing access to your phone and other applications.
Though the accessories available for the Bionic are plentiful, the number of individuals who will find any of the accessories useful is very small. Unless you find a strong case for using the webtop UI, you'd be better off simply using microHDMI or DLNA to mirror your phone's screen on your HDTV. As far as the standard dock and vehicle navigation dock go, these are a bit more useful and more reasonably priced. Though it's hard to recommend a proprietary vehicle navigation dock that will be obsolete as soon as your Bionic is instead of a universal car dock.
The fact that the Bionic has so many accessories available at your disposal warrants an upvote in this section.
Battery LifeThe concern about the DROID Bionic's battery life has been the most often cited reason for Motorola going back to the drawing board and swapping out the Tegra 2 processor for OMAP4. With this swap came rumors of a Bionic with an impressive 15 hour battery life. So just how well does the Bionic's battery perform on Verizon's LTE network?
Just about as poorly as we've come to expect from other LTE devices, it seems. Sure, the 1735 mAh helps make this perhaps the longest lasting LTE device, but we have yet to crack the 7 hour of moderate use mark after 4 battery cycles. Needless to say, if you actually use your device on a regular basis, you'll probably want to also spring for either a second battery or an extended battery (which should hit store shelves soon).
Of course battery usage will vary from user to user, and there are many ways to conserve battery life (such as dimming your screen or turning 4G off when not in use). It will be interesting to see if AT&T's upcoming LTE devices are plagued by the same issues or if the inability to break 8 hours of usage is Verizon specific.
CamerasRear Camera
The rear camera was the biggest disappointment of the lot. Though the camera takes great photos in well-lit situations, pictures often came out grainy in even moderately-lit situations. Don't even try to take pictures with the Bionic if there isn't ample lighting.
This is relatively on par with other cell cameras out on the market today. We are, sadly, not yet at the point where our smartphones are smart enough to replace our point-and-shoot cameras. Hopefully that day is near.
Front-Facing Camera
The front facing camera performs as well as you would expect from a front facing camera. Don't expect to take crystal-clear self portraits, but it performs fairly well for video chat on the Gtalk application. Below are a few examples of photos taken with the FFC.
Below is an example video taken in full 1080p HD with the DROID Bionic. As you will see, the camera performs fairly well and provides a great way to take short videos without needing to lug around a full camcorder.
Overall, the cameras perform as well as most smartphone cameras out on the market today. As long as you stick to well-lit pictures, you will surely enjoy the pictures taken by the Bionic. Also, the inclusion of full 1080p support in the camcorder results in great amateur videos.
Call QualityOver the past few days, I've made a few calls to test out how well the DROID Bionic fared when it came to call quality. All calls were crystal clear on my end, and folks on the other end of the line reported being able to hear me just fine as well. You should have no problem with call quality on the Bionic.
Included ApplicationsWhen it comes to the applications included with the Droid Bionic, Verizon and Motorola have added some helpful tools in addition to the usual bloat. The most widely useful tool is the inclusion of Quickoffice, a mobile suite that allows you to do quick work on Word documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
For the business users out there, Citrix's GoToMeeting is also included on the Bionic. GoToMeeting is a web conferencing service used by many businesses to conduct web-based meetings over both PC and mobile devices.
For you sports nuts out there, the Bionic features Verizon's Exclusive NFL Mobile application, which gives you quick access to scores as well as live audio (free) and video (premium) of the games.
Final Thoughts
The biggest question on everyone's mind (okay, my mind at least) is whether or not Motorola and Verizon waited too long to release the Bionic. The Bionic immediately becomes the most powerful Android device on Verizon's network, and the first device with a dual-core processor to also pack the super-fast LTE connection. With the hotly-anticipated Android 4.0 flagship DROID Prime launch slated for October, it would be hard for me (or anyone) to recommend picking up the Bionic in September rather than waiting a month for a device that will outdo the Bionic in almost every way.
That being said, Motorola's DROID Bionic will be the most powerful Android device on Verizon's network for the month of September, and provides a good alternative for those of you out there who have sworn off Samsung devices for one reason or another. If you're interested in picking this bad boy up for yourself, it runs $299 on a new 2 year contract and can be found at your local Verizon store.
If you do happen to pick up the Bionic, let us know what you think about it in the comments.
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Singer Cee Lo Green has found a home for his Las Vegas residency - he will launch his own concert show at Planet Hollywood this summer (12).
The Forget You hitmaker's production, which is billed to contain "mind-twisting magic and sexified showgirls", will be decked out in the singer's unique flamboyant style and feature a slew of pyrotechnics.
Cee Lo Green Presents Loberace will kick off on 29 August (12) and run until the end of December (12).
The star has made no secret of his dream to join Celine Dion as a regular on the Sin City stage, recently revealing he'd love to cut down on traveling.
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DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahrain's government said on Wednesday talks aimed at breaking nearly two years of political deadlock would proceed after opposition groups seeking a parliamentary democracy accepted an invitation from the king.
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The small island state has been in political turmoil since protests led by majority Shi'ite Muslims demanding democratic change in the Sunni-led monarchy erupted in early 2011.
Information Minister Samira Rajab told Reuters on Wednesday that the government would ask all parties to nominate representatives to the talks, which could start soon provided they were "very serious" about dialogue.
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She said the government would moderate the event, help arrange the agenda and implement any recommendations that it produced.
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Thirty-five people died during the uprising and over two months of martial law in 2011, but the opposition says that figure has risen to over 80. The government rejects the attribution of many of those deaths to the political conflict.
It accused opposition groups of sabotaging Bahrain's image and being linked to Shi'ite Muslim power Iran. Protesters and opposition parties said they want to end the ruling family's domination by giving parliament full powers to legislate and form governments.
Martial law has since been lifted and Bahrain has introduced some reforms, which the opposition has dismissed as cosmetic and smaller scale protests have continued.
Opposition groups say previous promises of constructive dialogue by the authorities have come to nothing and accuse the government of continuing to crush dissent.
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Thor's Day Joke #1
Okay, this may not be my funniest Thor's Day Joke, ever, but it IS the first one
I've been able to muster up the energy to post since the stinkin' SWINE flu stomped all over me.
Therefore, try to be amused!! 😀
Okay, this may not be my funniest Thor's Day Joke, ever, but it IS the first one
I've been able to muster up the energy to post since the stinkin' SWINE flu stomped all over me.
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…WITH his Mighty Hammer! Therefore, I feel fully entitled to present yet another silly Thor's Day Joke!
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Sergio Duarte, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
USA on Nuclear Weapons Complex-Investments
Glyn T. Davies, Ambassador of the USA to the IAEA
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Lions, tigers and a camel in the car window, oh my!
That was the early zoo experience for one young child in Kansas whose parents took her to a drive-through zoo near Kansas City.
The up-close-and-personal experience got extremely up-close-and-personal when the family ran out of snacks and the camel dove in for the daughter's head instead.
In a video that was posted to YouTube in January but is now making the rounds online, the Inzer family of Olathe, Kan., captured the moment when, on its second loop through the park that day, it visited the camels, one of its daughter's favorite animals.
"She LOVED feeding every furry animal that would pop its head up to our car window," the girl's mother wrote on YouTube. "We drove slow through the zoo and allowed her to sit up front so that she could help feed the animals while under close supervision."
That close supervision proved fruitless, however, when the family came up against the hungry camel. The video shows the daughter, whose name is not known, sitting on the lap of her father, Tyler Inzer, in the driver's seat, handing the camel snacks.
A nuzzle between the girl and the camel quickly turned into the camel putting his very large mouth over her very tiny head and, soon, the camel sticking his whole head into the family's car. The daughter appears briefly traumatized before responding to her parents' laughter with hysterical giggles of her own.
The camel briefly ran alongside the Inzer's car as the family made its getaway and then blocked the roadway ahead.
Meanwhile, inside the car, the Inzer's daughter remained fascinated by the slime her furry friend left behind on the steering wheel.


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Aclcualtion: Do lots of meaningless but impressive stuff with numbers, so others will believe your ideas. Most often used as a preemptive strike to make certain noone will dare argue with your ideas. Closely related to 'statistics' and often used together with CAPS and expressions like 'so it is no more than logical that... (I'm right)'.
As an Enh. Shammy I need 341 + hit. But that's because I'm dual wielding. With the precaution that I don't know anything about druids, I'd say that you need the same + hit as for wielding a two-hander at least. My guess (and a guess it is) would be that you need about 250 + hit. But Eletist Jerks is bound to have an easy-to-find number for +hit somewhere. Just use that without all the aclcualtions behind it .
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By MEA-MFT President Eric Feaver
September-October 2012
I've lost family and friends before. Rode each event out pretty much whole.
But losing Jim McGarvey has been a hard ride, maybe not yet over.
Jim was my friend.
And I was his.
Jim was a comrade in arms.
Right now, losing Jim, I feel empty . . . somewhat the way I felt another raw moment 43 years ago on a godforsaken LZ hard by the Ho Chi Minh trail.
A huge part of MEA-MFT has died.
At first Jim and I warred against each other as MEA and MFT competed for members and affiliates . . . sometimes oblivious to the wreckage we left around and the outside,
predatory, anti-union dangers our warfare invited.
But once we figured out our respective union interests were better served united than not, we built one hell of a union.
Then we warred together, joined at the hip in common cause, for the best things good government exists to provide: public schools, public health and human services, public safety, minimum wage, universal health care . . . and against right-wing, libertarian, political evil that would destroy the social compact, drown government in a bathtub, privatize public schools, sell out Social Security and pensions, and prohibit workers from organizing to bargain collectively for competitive salaries and benefits — the stuff that makes the American middle class.
The war continues. It is a war, you know.
Now without Jim.
And I have other memories:
Decoding Jim's history lessons and instructional stories. He was a book of infinite chapters, and he never began a story on the first page.
Fishing Jim out of truly dangerous rapids in the Alberton Gorge.
Jim painstakingly ordering dinner a la carte and not eating most of it.
Jim and his damned tea bags.
Jim calling whenever and demanding, "Tell me what I don't know."
Jim's three cell phones buzzing at once, one in his ear.
Jim and his fat, beat-up book of multi-colored note pages that he carried everywhere but rarely opened in my presence. Each color meant something to Jim. I don't know what.
Jim forcefully calming troubled waters between MEA-MFT and the governor's office setting the stage for successful legislation creating state-funded quality educator payment,
education loan repayment, and full-time kindergarten.
Jim and the iron-clad friendships he built, nurtured, and never forgot.
Jim and the implacable enemies he made, nurtured, and never forgot in the rough-edged world of union organizing...because, well, because he was Jim . . . and he despised jealous competitors who failed to grant or even acknowledge his success. They gave it back in kind.
Jim and Butte, the sacred city of his birth.
Jim, a Montana organizer, without peer.
Jim's funeral was Monday, Labor Day, as it should be.
Goodbye, Jim.
Eric Feaver
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Harry potter became quite angry with malfoy and pointing his wand shouting, "abra ka jerkium!" Immediately malfoys pants dropped, he began to jerk is "wand" quite rapidly, the whole front row of the charms class got soaked by his creamy goodness. Herminny unfortunetly got pregant in the process due to malfoys magical jism, now Harry's even more pissed.


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System prevents K-9's from overheating
A Phoenix area police department is trying out a new heat-warning system designed to keep police dogs from overheating when left alone in vehicles.
The Peoria Police Department had the system installed in Officer Aaron Brewer's patrol car about a month ago to keep the department's lone police dog, Havoc, safe in high desert temperatures.
If a dog is in the vehicle when a handler removes the keys from the ignition, the system will keep the engine running. If the vehicle's air-conditioning fails while the handler is away and the temperature rises above 90 degrees, a siren will go off.
Once the alarms sounds, the handler has about 3 minutes to get to the vehicle and disarm it before a message is sent to police dispatch, according to the Arizona Republic. (The system's alarm is high pitched, to distinguish it from a regular police siren.) If the handler can't be located, the dispatcher will send officers to the vehicle's last known location.
Peoria has never had a police dog die from overexposure, but a Chandler K-9 died in August 2007 after his handler forgot to let the dog out of the back of his patrol vehicle, and other jurisdictions have reported deaths as well.
Tellef believes Peoria was the first police department in the country to install this system, which cost about $800.
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Last week, BHP Billiton announced that we have entered into a memorandum of understanding to pursue a transaction that, if finalized, would transition the ownership of Navajo Mine to a Navajo Nation-owned company. In response to this announcement, Dan Randolph wrote a column that posed some valid questions around corporate responsibility (Herald, Dec. 20).
Rather than simply allow the Navajo Mine to be closed in 2016, BHP Billiton decided to pursue discussions that will allow the Navajo Mine to continue to operate for all stakeholders that depend on it.
This will preserve 800 high-paying jobs for the community until 2031, secure ongoing business and employment for a large base of local vendors and contractors that support the operations, and retain the direct support our operations provide the Navajo Nation and local community programs. Preserving these benefits for our employees, support companies, and communities was a corporate responsibility that drove this decision.
Randolph also points out that Navajo Mine is currently in an Environmental Impact Statement process. BHP Billiton advocated that the EIS needed to be done and has supported the process. To demonstrate our commitment, we have provided assurances to the federal agencies and the Navajo Nation that we will see the EIS process through.
BHP Billiton has committed that we will operate Navajo Mine for the Navajo Nation until July 2016. As part of this commitment, we will continue to allocate the resources required to support completion of the EIS. We believe it is essential that all impacts of the operation are properly assessed.
There are different views on what corporate responsibility entails. BHP Billiton has core values that are outlined in our charter and this is the filter through which we pass all decisions. The first value listed is sustainability. The value that we place on sustainability led us to a decision to work with the primary stakeholder of Navajo Mine on a way to ensure the operation continues for 15 more years. We believe this was BHP Billitons responsibility to the stakeholders of Navajo Mine.
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For this first quarterly article of 2016, I wish to update you on the current situation with our local hospital, clinic, EMS service and the availability of quality healthcare in Owen County.
The great radio talk host, Paul Harvey, once did a segment on firefighters. In his deep, monotone voice, he said that no one could really understand the mentality of a firefighter, not even a fireman.
When most people are running out of the burning building, firefighters run in. Wives hate the hours and children love the noise and lights. It is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, yet it's the job that has the most early clock ins prior to the beginning of a shift.
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It's hard to believe that 365 days have come and gone since families across America huddled around televisions last year to watch the ball drop in Times Square. Now is a perfect time to reflect on everything that has happened this year and how to look forward to the next 366 days. Yes, it's a leap year.
"Unfortunately as elected officials we are forced to make tough decisions. This is one of the toughest ..." This statement was made by our Judge/Executive, Casey Ellis, in response to eliminating the cleaning position filled by Regina Walker. If it was such a tough decision why did he not choose to cut his own salary or office budget?
Editor's Note: The following column, famously known as "Yes, Virgnia," is the most reprinted newspaper column in any English-language newspaper.
DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.
Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.
Papa says, 'If you see it in THE SUN it's so.'
I would like to invite your readers to embark on a big reading adventure, "The Kentucky 120 United Bible Reading Marathon."
We are asking for 120 readers to read from Genesis 1:1 on 12:01 a.m., Jan. 1, to Revelation 22 ending at 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4.
All 120 counties will be reading the exact same scriptures at the same time. Our location is the IOOF Lodge on Friday, Saturday and Monday and on Sunday we are asking every church to read Ezekiel and Daniel.
Local Republican Party vice-chairman endorsing Carson for President
Thanks to the 58 percent of Owen County Republicans, Democrats and other voters who voted for Matt Bevin. Owen County also chose all Republican candidates for state Constitutional offices and five won statewide. You've helped Kentucky immeasurably.
But now, non-Republicans must decide whether to participate in the Owen County Republican Caucus, to be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 5, 2016, at the Lighthouse Church.
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April 29, 2014 12:00 ET
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - April 29, 2014) - Today, Bouju announced it closed a new round of funding for its innovative, self-titled enterprise brand protection software. Amidi Group led the funding round via its early-stage venture capital firm. With this, Bouju joins Amidi Group's exclusive list of ventures including PayPal, Zoosk, Vudu, and Dropbox.
High profile brands are embracing Bouju's solution to the longstanding problems of global intellectual property protection. Bouju uses smart, cloud-based analytic software to help customers focus global brand enforcement efforts, saving them thousands of dollars in investigation fees and legal costs. Utilizing powerful search technology, Bouju assesses brand threats worldwide and across languages, distilling the data into a customized, easy-to-use analytics dashboard so that brands can quickly determine the root sources of online traffic diversion and infringements.
With its proprietary algorithms, Bouju identifies web traffic as well as the monetary impact of each unauthorized domain or listing, allowing users to quantify damage, prioritize infringements, and take cost-effective, protective actions. Bouju highlights where networks of linked infringers exist as well as infringers that may be damaging multiple brands.
Unique to Bouju, a convenient workflow platform allows users to take a wide range of enforcement actions in a matter of seconds. Bouju's algorithms and machine-learning capability further enable companies to not only sustain, but actually improve their brand enforcement efforts over time. With this new funding, Bouju will accelerate further market adoption of its proprietary technology.
Rahim Amidi and Saeed Amidi of the Amidi Group released a statement: "Bouju's proprietary technology is a game-changer at a time when domestic and international IP protection is increasingly difficult for major brands. We are excited by this scalable, smart technology that meets brand infringements and online piracy head-on. Bouju will become a disruptive force that brings big data and analytics to a market [IP protection] that is traditionally labor intensive and inefficient."
Bouju President and CEO David Razavi says, "We are proud to have the financial backing and enthusiasm of Amidi Group, a firm with such a storied history of technology investments. This funding will enable us to further secure our leadership in the market and move forward aggressively with the next phase of our global sales strategy." As a result of the new funding, Bouju will accelerate market adoption of its proprietary technology.
Amidi Group's early-stage venture capital arm provides capital and resources for information technology companies. Amidi Group also helps its funded entities with business development strategies and provides access to an extensive network of serial entrepreneurs, strategic investors, and industry leaders to contribute insight for the company's long-term success.
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Washington County
About: Founded in 1838, Washington County was named after in honor of William B. Slaughter, the secretary of the Territory of Wisconsin. Along with its many historic houses such as the Blair House and the Joseph Keck House, the Washington Downtown Historic District is a growing commercial area with unique architecture.
Cities: Ainsworth, Brighton, Coppock, Crawfordsville, Kalona, Riverside, Washington, Wellman, West Chester
Website: Washington County
Contact: Sue Rich / 319.653.7768
Washington County - Veteran Director
County service offices assist veterans with compensation/pensions, medical care, military records, grave markers and veteran home loans. Some counties may also have dedicated funds to assist with temporary shelter/utilities, food/health supplies, medical/dental, job placement, counseling and transportation. To learn more, visit the Washington County Veterans Office.
The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, with the support of citizens, recognizes and honors Iowa's veterans and their families by providing the highest quality programs, services and benefits. Each of Iowa's 99 counties has a Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and a county director. Veterans may wish to utilize the county office as the first point of contact.
Cedar Rapids IowaWORKS Center Information
IowaWORKS Centers are committed to providing quality employment services to all veterans, military service members and their spouses. All veterans and their spouse may be eligible for priority service. Please let a team member know upon check-in of your veteran status. IowaWORKS Centers provide a full range of job/career assistance. Individual services include:
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- Help locating employment and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities
- Academic skill testing and hands-on computer classes
- Creating resumes/cover letters and interview preparation
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Iowa National Guard Family Services
The Warrior & Family Services Branch is a Joint Force initiative that provides assistance to all military families, regardless of branch or component, who find themselves beyond the support capability of active duty military facilities or their home units. The Warrior & Family Services Branch acts as a network that allows families to mutually support one another. By providing families with information, resources and support, the program strengthens both the unit and service members. To learn more about these services, visit Warrior & Family Services.
The Iowa ESGR team is comprised of approximately 106 dedicated volunteers and three full-time staff members prepared to engage, inform and support employers and reserve component members throughout the state. Iowa has a proud history of outstanding employer support for reserve component members. Today's team continues this tradition through a strong emphasis on "prevention through education." To learn more about these services, visit the Iowa ESGR.
Non-Profit Veteran Support Organizations
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veteran organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a community-service organization which has reached nearly three million members, men and women at almost 15,000 American Legion posts worldwide. These posts are organized into 55 departments -- one for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines. The American Legion's national headquarters is in Indianapolis, with additional offices in Washington, D.C. The American Legion Department of Iowa is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The Department Service Office is located in the Federal Building in Des Moines, with an additional office located in the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Visit the Iowa Legion or email: email@example.com.
Labor Market Information & Future Ready Iowa
The Workforce Needs Assessment survey is an annual employer survey conducted by Iowa Workforce Development. Employers are asked to provide information regarding both their current level of employment and their current and expected job vacancies. The goal of the survey is to collect data regarding the demand for workers and the skills required of workers, both statewide and regionally. You can search for and view the Laborshed Report by city or county.
For additional help on determining career opportunities in Iowa, visit the Future Ready Iowa website. The site connects job seekers to tools for finding education, training and jobs. It uses Labor Market Information to identify the number of jobs, the average median income and what training is required within a geographically determined distance from the job seeker.
Website features include: Iowa's Career Coach, Career Exploration, Education and Training Opportunities, Financial Resources and Finding a Job
Washington County Business Partners
Home Base Iowa (HBI) Businesses are the centerpiece of the HBI effort. Veterans who have served and are looking for a career in Iowa can research any of the over 1,200 HBI Businesses. Each business has committed to hiring transitioning service members and veterans for semi-skilled and skilled positions in Iowa.
Many of these businesses actively attend job fairs to recruit veterans. Based on an Iowa Business Council report, the program has already provided over 2,000 jobs for veterans. HBI businesses also provide donations to assist with marketing efforts. View HBI Job Openings throughout the state and HBI businesses in Washington County.
An Introduction to CHAMPs
Iowa provides qualified veterans, their spouses and dependents in-state tuition at Iowa's colleges and universities. Certified Higher Academic Military Partners (CHAMPs) offer premium higher education incentives. In order for institutions to become a CHAMPs partner, at least nine out of 12 criteria in three categories must be met. Categories include transitional considerations, financial considerations and on-campus resources. These higher learning centers often offer on-campus support, consistent credit for military courses and provide special financial considerations. View a full list and learn more about all CHAMPs institutions in Iowa.
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These are from my vacation stay at a bed and breakfast in Genoa, Nevada, and the trip back through the Sierra. The first group of lake pictures are Lake Tahoe from the eastern rim. The second are of Caples Lake.
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Twenty-seven-year-old Sean Moylan of Novato, whose grandfather has been a prominent advocate for a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge, killed himself on Thursday afternoon, leaping to his death from the famed span, a magnet for roughly two dozen suicides a year.
Moylan, son of Brendan Moylan, owner of Moylan's Brewery and Restaurant in Novato, was the grandson of 85-year-old John Moylan, a longtime bridge district director who was board president in 2008 when directors made the historic decision to move forward with a suicide barrier after years of debate on the controversial subject.
John Moylan had previously lost a grandnephew to suicide, and said at a board meeting in November that "my family has been touched by it, and I'll tell you what, it tears a family apart."
On Saturday, he said the death of his grandson is "heartbreaking," but refused to blame the bridge or the lack of a barrier for his suicide.
"The poor kid was a very troubled young man," he said. "He was generous and good natured, but he just had that demon in there. There is no blame in this at all. It's not the bridge's fault, it's not anybody's fault. It's just that he was a very troubled young man. He had a problem and that's it."
He said he had lunch with his grandson last Sunday.
"My niece was here from Ireland and he was laughing and talking with the kids," he said. "Everything was fine."
The Coast Guard recovered a body believed to be Moylan's from the water after he jumped from the bridge at about 4:22 p.m. Thursday, authorities said.
John Moylan said his grandson's suicide will be very much on his mind when the bridge board meets on June 27 to discuss funding for a suicide net under the bridge, a $68 million project that supporters say will save an untold number of lives.
More than 1,500 people have jumped from the span since it opened in 1937. Another 80 or so contemplating suicide are pulled off the bridge every year.
"I've always been in the forefront of that," he said of the push for the barrier. "But that's not going to stop suicides. Suicide is an epidemic in this country. Sean will be thought about at the next board meeting, that's for sure, and all the others. But we can't lay it on the bridge. It's just that the bridge seems to get more publicity."
RESOURCESIf you need help, or know someone who does, call Marin's 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis hotline at 499-1100. For in-person or telephone grief counseling, call 499-1195.
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Bridget Busalacchi is cool and a fun time (not to be a sexual reference). If you play a drinking game with her she will be hammered by the end of round two. Call Bridget Busalacchi Brittany and you will meet an untimely death. She has a corner at 5th and Mulberry, please stop by and see her soon!
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Neutral Universal cleaning agent.
A liquid, neutral, mildly foaming cleaning agent for removing oily and greasy dirt as well as dust, soot and various other kinds of deposits from all water-resistant surfaces.
Effective against: Grease ; Oil ; Soot ; Dirt and dust
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• Vehicle cleaning operations: for cleaning the outside of vehicles when it is important to get
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Pakistan Feature: How and Why the US Started "Targeted Killing" With Drones (Mazzetti)
Pakistani insurgent Nek Muhammad, the first victim of a CIA drone strike in 2004 (Photo: Kamran Wazir/Reuters)
Mr. Muhammad and his followers had been killed by the C.I.A., the first time it had deployed a Predator drone in Pakistan to carry out a "targeted killing." The target was not a top operative of Al Qaeda, but a Pakistani ally of the Taliban who led a tribal rebellion and was marked by Pakistan as an enemy of the state. In a secret deal, the C.I.A. had agreed to kill him in exchange for access to airspace it had long sought so it could use drones to hunt down its own enemies.


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A Ferrante Family Tradition.
The Ferrante Family has been selling wine since 1937 when Anna and Nicholas Ferrante opened their first winery in Cleveland's Collinwood area. In the 1970's, sons Peter and Anthony built state-of-the-art winemaking facilities in the family's Harpersfield Township vineyards.
In the 1980's, their families opened a thriving restaurant to showcase wine with food. Then, in November 1994, a fire destroyed the restaurant. Fortunately, a firewall saved the wine production, cellar and warehouse. In 1995, the Ferrante family pulled together body and spirit to rebuild their dream. Today, a State of the Art Winery operation, a spacious Tasting Room, and our Full-Service Restaurant welcomes our guests."
For summertime dining, we have our beautiful outdoor Terrace with live, weekend, summertime Entertainment.
Ferrante Winery & Ristorante
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The Ferrante Family
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Delavan knocked over a table and swung his ax. "Francesca da Rimini" is not subtle.
Riccardo Zandonai's most well-known composition returned to the Metropolitan Opera on Monday night after a 27-year absence, a schmaltzy verismo melodrama with charged music and enough family turmoil to fill several soap opera seasons.
The revival showcased Eva-Maria Westbroek's dramatic soprano and fine acting as Francesca unsuccessfully tries to navigate a love quadrangle, an entertaining performance of a genre that was fading even at the time Zandonai was creating the work.
Lacking a musically memorable aria or ensemble, "Francesca" has not been part of the core repertory. Still, Zandonai's score, with a libretto by music publisher Tito Ricordi, makes for an enjoyable evening.
Based on a play by Gabriele d'Annunzio that was inspired by Dante's "Inferno" and set in 14th-century Ravenna and Rimini, "Francesca" premiered in 1914. (Why didn't the Met wait another year and bring it back for the 100th anniversary?)
Its first U.S. performance was at the Met in 1916, but after 1918 it disappeared until Piero Faggioni's larger-than-life staging in 1984 that starred Renata Scotto, Placido Domingo and Cornell MacNeil under James Levine's frenetic baton. Two years later, the Met brought it back with the blustery tenor Ermanno Mauro, and then "Francesca" vanished again until now.
Francesca, part of a wealthy Polentani family, falls in love with the dashing Paolo of the wealthy Malatesta family — even before they speak to each other — but for political reasons she is forced to marry his deformed, cruel brother Giovanni, who is known as Gionciotto and walks with a limp. Paolo longs for Francesca even after the wedding. Francesca is then pursued by their younger brother, Malatestino, who lost an eye during a battle between the Guelphs and Ghibellines. Spurned by Francesca, Malatestino tells Giovanni of Paolo's love for his wife, and Giovanni kills both Francesca and Paolo.
Scotto gave an over-the-top, "demented" diva performance a quarter-century ago, when her voice was past its prime, but she created a role with an unrelenting force of personality. Westbroek, who made her Met debut as Sieglinde in Wagner's "Die Walkuere" two years ago, gives a more rounded portrayal.
She showed more of Francesca's vulnerability in the softer, lyrical moments, yet her voice had enough heft to accurately cut through the swelling orchestration.
Marcello Giordani struggled at the start as Paolo, sounding strained and constricted when the second act began. But when he climbed the tower of Ezio Frigerio's huge set — which looks more Industrial Revolution than early Renaissance — Giordani's tenor gained luster. While his voice's color faded in the softer passages and he lacked Domingo's suave manner, it was a far better performance than Giordani's Aeneas in Berlioz's "Les Troyens" in December, when he withdrew in the middle of the run and retired the role from his repertory.
Delavan's booming baritone was imposing in the somewhat cartoonish role of Gionciotto; he dropped the diabolic beard that MacNeil wore when the production was new. Robert Brubaker had a bright tenor as Malatestino, and Ginger Costa-Jackson displayed a sweet voice and demeanor as Francesca's slave Smaragdi.
Marco Armiliato didn't whip the orchestra into a frenzy, as Levine did, but still led a driven performance that brought to life a score that at times harkens to Puccini. David Kneuss directed, adhering pretty much to the original staging that he assisted on 29 years ago. The production, from the Met's hyper-realistic era, includes a fire-spewing ram. The three intermissions remain, but curtain calls in front of the traditional gold drape were reduced from five to two.
There are five more performances through March 22, including a March 16 matinee that will be televised to theaters around the world and broadcast on radio.


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Destroy your carefully constructed virtual image in four easy clicks.
In march, at the peak of Facebook popularity, I quit. with four swift clicks of the mouse, I canceled my account. Gone was the entire online persona I had created for myself – profile pictures, interests and activities, work history, friends acquired – all carefully thought out to showcase to the world the very best version of me, all now deleted.
Ironically, the decision to destroy my carefully built-up virtual image came as a result of wanting to enhance my profile. All that particular week I'd been hungry for new quotes on my page, something to reflect the week I'd been having: something introspective. I perused a quotes website and found this one attributed to Aristotle:
"We are what we repeatedly do."
I became despondent. What, then, was I? If my time was spent changing my profile picture on Facebook, thinking of a clever status update for Facebook, checking my profile again to see if anyone had commented on my page, Is this what I am? A person who re-visits her own thoughts and images for hours each day? And so what do I amount to? An egotist? A voyeur?
Whatever the label, I was unhappy and feeling empty. The amount of time I spent on Facebook had pushed me into an existential crisis. It wasn't the time-wasting, per se, that bothered me. It was the nature of the obsession – namely self-obsession. Enough was enough. I left Facebook.
In the past, my feelings toward Facebook and similar social networking sites had swung between a genuine sense of connection and community to the uncomfortable awareness that what all of our blogs, online journals and personal profiles really amounted to was serious narcissism. As my feelings of over-exposure continued to mount, the obvious solution would have been to set limits on my Facebook time – yet I still found myself sucked in for longer periods every time I visited. In part, it was the hundreds of little links to and hints about other people's lives that kept me coming back. But even more addicting were the never-ending possibilities to introduce, enhance and reveal more of myself.
The baby-boomers were at one time thought to be the most self-absorbed generation in American history and carried the label of the Me Generation. In recent years this title has been appropriated, twisted and reassigned to the babies of those same boomers – born in the 80s and 90s – now called Generation Me or the Look at Me Generation. Author Jean Twenge, an Associate Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and herself a member of Generation Me – spent ten years doing research on this group's sense of entitlement and self-absorption. She attributed it to the radical individualism that was engendered by baby-boomer parents and educators focused on instilling self-esteem in children beginning in the 1970s. American and Canadian youth were raised on aphorisms such as "express yourself" and "just be yourself."
To further illustrate her point, Twenge also found a large increase in self-reference words like "I," "me," "mine" and "myself" in news stories published in the 80s and 90s. These words replaced collective words such as "we," "us," "humanity," "country" or "crowd" found in the stories of a similar nature in the 50s and 60s. This generation might be the least thoughtful, community-oriented and conscientious one in North American history.
In the end, what does all this online, arms-length self-promotion ultimately provide? Perhaps it's merely one component of the pursuit to alleviate some of the blackness encountered in the existential vacuum of modern life. As Schopenhauer once projected, modern humans may be doomed to eternally vacillate between distress and boredom. For the vast majority of people experiencing the fragmented, fast-paced modern world of 2008, a Sunday pause at the end of a hectic week may cause them to become all too aware of the lack of content in their lives. So we update our online profiles and tell ourselves that we are reaching out.
And yet, the time we waste on Facebook only makes our search for comfort and community more elusive. Online networking sites are marketed as facilitators of community-orientation but when I think about the millions of people – myself included – who spend large portions of their waking lives feeding off an exchange of thousands of computerized, fragmented images, it doesn't add up to community-engagement. These images have no meaning beyond "I look pretty from this angle" or "I'm wasted" or "look who my new boyfriend is." And as we continue to chase even harder – accessing Facebook at work, uploading images from our cell phones – we spend our money on constantly upgraded electronic gadgets marketed to our tendency to self-obsess and present particularly uninteresting and repetitive images of ourselves. There's got to be more than this.
And so I quit…
After I left Facebook, I wondered what all my friends, family and acquaintances were going to think when they noticed I'd disappeared off the Facebook earth. So some of my Facebook narcissism – am I being noticed, am I being missed – remains. But I'm also asking myself some new questions. How do I find balance between my online life and my "real" life? How much exposure is healthy? How do I act responsibly for myself and engage with those I love? These are still "me" thoughts but they feel different than before. As I sit here, keyboard under palm, eyes on screen, I try to remind myself that my hands and eyes need to venture out into the community and look and touch the truly tangible that lies just beyond that other big screen: my window.
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Florida man ordered to pay fine in Londonderry drug caseBy JAMES A. KIMBLE
Union Leader Correspondent
February 05. 2013 9:00PM
BRENTWOOD - A Florida man charged with storing a cache of marijuana at a Londonderry home may have avoided jail time but had to pay a $10,000 fine as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Michael Mecke pleaded guilty to possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a controlled drug with intent to sell on Jan. 28, the day he was expected to go on trial in Rockingham County Superior Court. He was given a suspended 1½- to 3-year prison sentence.
Mecke, 38, of New Smyrna, Fla., was arrested by Londonderry police in September 2011 after his father reported him to police, saying his son was storing marijuana and oxycodone in his home, prosecutors said. The father, Michael Mecke Sr., had been renting the home from his son and got into an argument with him over storing a half-pound of marijuana inside a couch, police said. Londonderry police executed a search warrant at the home and found $41,000 in cash and drugs. Michael Mecke Sr. became a key witness in the case against his son but died in April from "sudden fatal cardiac arrhythmia," prosecutors said.
Prosecutors asked to put off Mecke's trial late last year so they could reassess their case after the death of Michael Mecke Sr., but the charges were ultimately settled through a negotiated plea agreement.
The father told police he had his own troubles with the law because of his son's drug business, prosecutors said.
Mecke Sr. was arrested in Nebraska in March 12, 2011, after police discovered he was carrying 58 pounds of marijuana in the Ford pickup he was driving along Interstate 80. He was involved in a fender-bender with a semi-truck which prompted state police to respond to the crash, according to court records and news accounts of the incident.
The elder Mecke told Londonderry police he was on a drug run for his son when he was arrested, according to a petition filed in federal court. Federal prosecutors won permission from a judge to seize Mecke's home in Londonderry and $41,000 in cash found while executing the search warrant.


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The myTouch 4G debuted this week for $199 at T-Mobile and from the sound of it many of you went out and purchased this phone yesterday. As with any big Android launch, we like to poll our readers and get their initial impressions about their new toy. We just heard from the T-Mobile G2 owners last month and I'm curious now if more people opted for the myTouch 4G.
If you were one of the early adopters who raced out to pick up this phone, please sound off and let me know if you are happy with your purchase.
Are you satisfied with the overall performance of the second-generation Snapdragon processor? Do you like the phone's mySense UI? Have you made any video calls yet? What kind of 4G speeds are you getting on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network? Are you a fan of the Genius button? Have you recorded any HD videos yet and used screen share to watch them on your TV?
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Black AIDS Institute Honors Black Women at Annual Star-Studded Heroes in The Struggle Event
Each year the Black AIDS Institute inducts a select group of individuals and organizations that have made heroic contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Black America into the Heroes in the Struggle Hall of Fame at the Heroes in the Struggle Gala Reception and Awards Presentation. All of the 2017 inductees are women. The 2017 star-studded event will be held on September 16th at the Darryl F. Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles.
The 2017 inductees are led by award winning actresses Taraji P. Henson ("Empire," "Hidden Figures," "Person of Interest"), Vanessa Williams ("Soul Food," "Days of Our Lives," "New Jack City"), Laverne Cox ("Orange Is the New Black"), and Alfre Woodard ("12 Years a Slave," "Desperate Housewives," "Captain America," "Steel Magnolias," "Luke Cage").
Gina Brown, CHIP Program Coordinator at the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies in New Orleans, and recently resigned member of the President's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) is also being presented with the activist award. Celebrated R&B singer/songwriter Ledisi is slated to perform a musical tribute during the evening's performance. Black AIDS Institute board member Jussie Smollett ("Empire," "Star," "Alien Covenant") is the event chair and host for the evening.
Heroes in the Struggle is a photographic tribute to Black Americans and allies who have made heroic contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Since its debut in 2002, the exhibit has traveled the world -- raising awareness; challenging Black Americans, key thought leaders and institutions to get involved in their communities; and generating critical conversation about HIV stigma, testing, prevention, treatment and care.
"Black men honoring Black Women is such an appropriate theme for this year's award ceremony. Black women are the single most important engine in the survival of Black people, including with HIV/AIDS," said Phill Wilson, President and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute. "When our event chair, Jussie Smollett, suggested that all of the 2017 honorees be women, I literally did a happy dance. When Ledisi texted me and said she wanted to perform, I was over the moon."
"The women we are recognizing personify the heroism and courage necessary to finally end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our communities," said Grazell Howard, chairman of the Institute's Board of Directors. "And, of course, having someone as committed and passionate about this issue as Jussie Smollett, as both the event chair and host of the evening, is just a dream come true. This is going to be an evening you do not want to miss."
Nearly 100 individuals have been inducted into the Heroes in the Struggle Hall of Fame over the last 16 years. The roster is literally a Who's Who of Black America and among HIV/AIDS allies; elected officials and policy makers; artists from film, stage, TV, and music; civil rights leaders; health-care providers; advocates and activists; and people living with HIV/AIDS.
"Given the remarkable women we are honoring -- and there are one or two other surprises yet to be announced, scheduling permitting -- the men who will be paying tribute to them, and having the event hosted by 20th Century Fox, we suspect that everybody who's anybody in Black Hollywood will be in the Darryl F. Zanuck theater on September 16, 2017," said Wilson.
Tickets and sponsorship packages are priced at various levels that offer something for everyone. In addition to VIP packages, there are a limited number of community seats for as little as $75.00. "And let us not forget, because the event is completely underwritten by major donors, every penny raised goes directly into efforts to end the epidemic, help people get in to care and stay into care, protect themselves from HIV infections, and advocate for sound HIV/AIDS policies -- including defending the Affordable Care Act and other programs that help poor people receive the care and support they need and deserve," said Wilson.
For more information, visit http://www.heroesinthestruggle.org


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Messe Erfurt: Rapid.Tech Trade Fair Gets a Cool Sister
Messe Erfurt: Rapid.Tech Trade Fair Gets a Cool Sister
ERFURT, GERMANY--(Marketwire - Feb 8, 2013) - What do Messe Erfurt and Britney Spears have in common? That's right, they both use the absolute latest hype 3D printing. While in the pop star's latest video (see www.tape.tv/musikvideos/WillIAm-feat-Britney-Spears/Scream-and-Shout) a of copy of will.i.am the rapper's head is generated using this technology, "FabCon 3.D" is celebrating its premiere at the exhibition centre on 14th and 15th May.
As the cool sister to the Rapid.Tech users' conference that runs concurrently, the new event is dedicated to a technology that will revolutionise our everyday life after it goes into industrial production: 3D printing. The American IT guru and former chief editor of the cult magazine "Wired" Chris Anderson reckons: "The effects of the 3D printing revolution will be bigger than the discovery of the Internet."
Trade fair for a billion-dollar market
With this, Messe Erfurt is entering a billion-dollar market. Experts estimate that a global market with a volume of approx. 1.2 billion dollars has in the meantime developed out of this niche technology. The consultancy firm Wohlers Associates is forecasting a sector-wide growth in turnover of 3.1 billion dollars for 2016 and even 5.2 billion for 2020. According to forecasts, both the enthusiastic amateur user and representatives from the creative professions, for example architects or jewellery and product designers, may even be digitally producing models, spare parts, food or fashion in the near future. The so-called fabbers (correct: digital fabricators), which can generate three-dimensional solid objects from digitalised data, are what make this possible. This kind of 3D printer could be found in one in ten households in Germany in 2020.
The trade fair manager Wieland Kniffka sees enormous potential here for an event with international appeal: "Whilst Rapid.Tech deals with the industrial use of this technology, FabCon 3.D is aimed at private users and interested parties. We are therefore the only location that covers both areas in depth!"
Dr. Martin Schilling, CEO of 3D-Schilling in Thuringia and regular exhibitor at Rapid-Tech, has also been a fan of FabCon right from the start: "This step is totally the right thing to do. With FabCon 3.D we are adapting to new application areas and can tap into new target groups."
For professionals and amateurs
The new highlight in the Erfurt trade fair calendar is mainly aimed at exhibitors who are providers of products and services, which are primarily determined for the private or semi-professional sector, so providers of 3D printers, operators of so-called FabLabs and Hackerspaces as well as 3D printing service providers, e.g. online portals who take over the printing once data is uploaded.
The people being addressed as visitors are interested end consumers (including amateur designers, crafts hobbyists, model makers, FabLab users), trade visitors who are planning to purchase a 3D printer (including architects, fashion designers, restorers, inventors) as well as the education sector (teachers, head teachers etc. who want to find out information about the potential use of 3D printers in lessons).
A wide range of lectures are aimed at both the professional user and the amateur fabber. Topics focus, among other things, on transforming drafts into printable files, producing 3D objects, presenting best practice examples from successful users, providing information about developing a FabLab, the possibilities for using 3D printers in the education sector, copyright and patent law, financing and fundraising, as well as presenting 3D printed products, such as jewellery, clothing, furniture and household objects.
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Rapid.Tech 2013: A unique platform for professionals
The Erfurt Rapid.Tech trade fair and users' conference has been offering a central platform for the presentation of new processes, machinery and systems, conveying relevant specialist knowledge and discussing solutions for additive manufacturing (AM) applications in different industries since 2004. In 2012, the special event recorded 1,300 conference and trade fair guests from 14 countries and 67 exhibitors from four countries at the accompanying trade exhibition on the topic of generative production processes. In 2013, the Erfurt trade fair is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Specialist forums for aviation, medical technology and dental technology will scrutinise the possibilities of AM in the selected fields on 14th and 15th May. At the same time, the event is highlighting the whole production process, starting from strategies, to construction, materials and machinery. At Rapid.Tech 2013, lectures during the users' conference and the design engineers' day will also deal with topics from different specialisms.
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Fun with Functions: Basic Inverse and Function Operations
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Objective: SWBAT combine functions using a variety of operations, including compositions and inverses, and will review inverse functions and function notation.
Big Idea: Students learn different function operations with a colorful teacher-led presentation that engages students with tons of practice.
As a warm-up today, I am going to have students complete the two clicker questions at the start of the flipchart. These will require students to demonstrate their current understandings of piecewise functions.
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To wrap-up today's learning, have student individually answer the 5 clicker questions on the last few pages of the flipchart. It is important that students answer these questions without the help of their teammates so we can identify who understands the material and who may need some extra help. These question do require students to extend the learning a bit from today and to piece their new knowledge with prior knowledge. For example the question on page 12 of the flipchart require students to apply their past learnings of shifting of graphs.
During these last few minutes, I also plan on reminding students about our mathematical practice of the day, Mathematical Practice 8: look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning, while they work on these problems. Hopefully students are able to apply the concepts of inverses and are able to go backward to answer the question on page 15. Once all students have submitted their answers to this question, I want to talk with students about the regularity we see with inverses. They undo one another. The inverse of a function is the inverse of its own inverse. Being able to see this pattern and make this generalization is one example of how this mathematical practice can help train us to be better mathematicians. Being able to identify a pattern or a repeated conclusion and make a generalization about it really helps to make math easier.
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