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Project eagle-i will find scientific resources to improve human health while saving moneyUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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Dir of Communications, Office of Dean of Medicine
Dir of Communications, Office of Dean of Medicine
Posted: Nov 4, 2009
Recent history has taught that it is critically important for agencies, such as those in law enforcement, to communicate with one another and pool their information and resources.
Science, too, can benefit from that approach. Among the major obstacles to the advancement of biomedicine and to rapidly turning research discoveries into treatments is the lack of awareness about existing research resources within a given institution and nationwide.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced an award to the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and eight other institutions to build a search engine that will improve research communication and collaboration.
A nearly $15-million dollar "economic stimulus" grant is supporting the partnership among the institutions, which in addition to UH Mānoa include Harvard University (MA), Dartmouth College (NH), Jackson State University (MS), Morehouse School of Medicine (GA), Montana State University (MT), Oregon Health & Science University (OR), University of Alaska at Fairbanks (AK) and University of Puerto Rico (PR). The project is named "eagle-i."
"Most or nearly all institutions across America don't know what research resources they already possess," said Richard Yanagihara, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), who is Principal Investigator of the UH portion of the project. "The project name, 'eagle-i', is meant to illustrate the goal of identifying bioscience resources which are currently invisible," said Yanagihara.
Guylaine Poisson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Information and Computer Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences, will serve as the on-site Informatics Leader for the UH effort. "I am delighted that Bioscience will be strengthened and integrated with other bioscience initiatives and resources," said Martha Crosby, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of UH Mānoa's Information and Computer Sciences department. "Multidisciplinary bioscience research is a priority growth research area for our department. Having access to the most current knowledge of biosciences resources will not only enhance biomedical research in the state of Hawai'i but will also facilitate global collaborations."
Hawai'i's portion of the grant is about $600,000, which will create three new jobs: two "resource navigators" and a data-entry specialist. The team will meet with research faculty members campus-wide to inventory research resources and gain a much clearer view of what is available at UH Mānoa.
JABSOM Dean Jerris Hedges noted that the effort will enhance the team-science approach in bioscience research and save money. "By joining forces, scientific advancement should be accelerated while time and money are saved," said Dr. Hedges. "These are lean times and we must leverage our collective resources to achieve the most good. Having this grant will provide some tools to help us with that task."
The increased collaboration and savings from eliminating redundancies will help to speed the development of new diagnostics, treatments and strategies for disease prevention. All software developed in this project will be freely available to biomedical institutions in the non-profit sector.
The activities described in this release are being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More information about the Recovery Act/NIH/NCRR grants can be found at www.ncrr.nih.gov/recovery. All Recovery Act/NIH grants can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/.
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Rockies Operating Income in '06 - $23.9 million
I realize the Forbes valuations are usually pretty flawed, but it still gives me a warm feeling to see someone confirm that the Monforts are lining their pockets. Really, all I want is for the Rockies to be a sound investment for them, and provide them with something they can pass on to their progeny.
Report: Yankees worth MLB-best $1.2 billion
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NEW YORK -- There's money in those pinstripes.
The New York Yankees' value increased 17 percent in the past year to $1.2 billion, Forbes magazine said Thursday in its annual estimates of franchise worth.
The Florida Marlins, given the lowest value at $244 million, had the highest operating income at $43.3 million, according to the magazine.
"As usual, the franchise valuations and operating income numbers are pure fantasy and based on no correct information," Marlins president David Samson said. "To comment on such irresponsible journalism would only give it more credit than it deserves."
The magazine defended its article.
"Forbes compiles its annual valuations of Major League Baseball franchises based on information obtained from team executives, sports bankers, public documents, and other sources believed to be reliable," spokeswoman Elizabeth Wasden said. "We stand by our figures, and the content published."
Despite the record evaluation for the Yankees, Forbes said they were the only ones to post an operating loss after revenue sharing last year. The magazine estimated the Yankees were $25.2 million in the red on operating revenue of $302 million, after revenue-sharing payments to the commissioner's office. The Yankees estimate their revenue-sharing bill for 2006 will be about $70 million.
"I am gratified at the Forbes valuation of the Yankees," New York owner George Steinbrenner said in a statement. "We are continuing to build a worldwide brand for the people of New York and Yankee fans everywhere."
The New York Mets were given the second-highest value ($736 million), followed by the Boston Red Sox ($724 million), the Los Angeles Dodgers ($632 million), the Chicago Cubs ($592 million), World Series champion St. Louis ($460 million), San Francisco ($459 million), Atlanta ($458 million) and Philadelphia ($457 million).
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Gates had been stabbed during an altercation with York, police said. However, police said Thursday that they decided to file charges against both Gates and York after an investigation.
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During my second visit to Bowdoin for the Bowdoin Experience Weekend, I met two professors in the Neuroscience Program: Seth Ramus and Patsy Dickinson. I was intrigued by the possibility of working closely with faculty members to conduct new and innovative work. They also told me about the Howard Hughes Medical Institute grant that the department receives to support and encourage under-represented groups to pursue a career in the biological sciences. I chose to pursue neuroscience as my major ultimately because of the combination of my personal interest and being intrigued by the research opportunities here at Bowdoin. What has been a course you especially enjoyed at Bowdoin? I especially enjoyed Improvisation with Gretchen Berg in the Department of Theater and Dance. One of my most memorable moments was when our class implemented "The Happening" in the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library. The goal of the assignment was to disrupt the daily, quiet affairs of the library. 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Review: Honda CBR 150R
Driven July 2012
I don't know what to say, really. I mean, I was really looking forward to Honda's new CBR150R despite it being 100cc down on its bigger-hearted clone. The idea of an R15-beater is tantalising, after all. Then again, if I were to be swayed by first impressions, I'd have never ridden the CBR150R after the first 50-km ride. What does that mean? Hopefully, by the end of this, we'll have figured that out.
It's the two-wheeled definition of déjà vu, this motorcycle. While we were shooting, a college kid on a CBR250R slowed to a halt and looked alternately at his bike and ours, trying to figure out what we were fussing over. He realised something was different, but couldn't pinpoint it until he saw the '150R' decal. And with an expression that said 'I've been cheated', he rolled away.
All he ever wanted was the cheapest fairing that said 'CBR'. And that's exactly what the newest Honda is – in more ways than one.
I'm not one for nitpicking, but the switchgear is straight off the Stunner. Hmm. What's more, there's no pass-beam switch – even 100cc commuters have that. I won't even mention the looks, except the Repsol-wannabe paint job that is probably present to cash in on their MotoGP world title last year. And it doesn't really manage to pull off the intended effect all that well in the flesh – just adding orange to white doesn't make you a factory rider. The other colours (green, in particular) look pretty good, though.
Swing a leg over the saddle and you immediately realise this is a bike even Dani Pedrosa would fit on. It's a compact motorcycle, smaller indeed than its bigger sibling, but that doesn't mean I find it wanting in the space department with my six feet worth of beer belly. What's more, the CBR150R redeems itself somewhat when you twist the throttle in anger – and I mean, really twist it all the way back.
The 149cc motor utilises liquid cooling and a four-valve head to develop 17.6bhp and 12.7Nm, all transferred to the road via a six-speed gearbox; no loin-stirring numbers, these, but not too sloppy either. What's more, it's all packed into a twin-spar frame with a monoshock at the rear, an equation that's difficult to go wrong with. As a result, the CBR150R is a taut handler with good ride quality.
However, the focus, as is apparent from the riding position, is on sporty comfort rather than unflinching precision – more for the highway than the racetrack, just like the CBR250R.
But much unlike the 250R, every time you want to get going, the motor takes its own sweet time waking up to the fact that your right hand is wringing its neck. In traffic, performance is nothing to write home about, and the first time I redlined it, I immediately wanted to double-check whether this was indeed a four-valve motor, one that Honda made, no less.
Nevertheless, leaving refinement aside, it's got satisfying levels of performance and always wants to go – just that you've to rev the hell out of it, and that's not something you're likely to be up for all the time. What's more, I'd expected great big one-wheeled salutes, but it refused to wheelie beyond a few inches off the tarmac. Then again, I've always had a problem getting it up for the camera... er, that didn't come out right, did it? The front brake is pretty good, though, and stoppies are easy-peasy. Those MRF tyres are decent too, though they aren't quite in the league of the R15's. And that's pretty much this Honda's universal predicament.
The CBR150R is a buzzy little thing, but it means well and that's something that grows on you. I suspect it won't quite ruffle the R15 anytime soon, especially on the track. Then again, as we've seen, fairings with 'Honda' on them clearly have a following. And when the punters see that they're getting the CBR250R's panels for much cheaper, they're likely to line up to become 'Wing Riders'.
Anyway, after the KTM Duke 200's thunder and lightning show, this Honda seems like too little too late (especially at Rs 1.36 lakh), just like its tuning-forked nemesis. But the Yammie's never stopped selling well, so there's no reason why the baby CBR won't take off either. And if you've always wanted to wing it, but couldn't afford the 250, this is all the chance you'll get.
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Errevet wrote:I would like to do a kamehameha wave in a lucid state.
That's something I have tried before too with no success. I didn't say the words kamehameha, but tried to manifest energy in my hands and then blast it out like any DBZ character. I actually 'powered up' and things around me were levitating and I felt I could and I was ready to shoot my energy and then........
To my disappointment, a small red ball, much like a Snooker Ball, shot out and traveled very slowly and pathetically. Epic Fail!
It's still something I try from time to time, and it would be so amazing to pull one off in a lucid dream!


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Society's Desolation Lyrics
As time has come to pass,
This world is collapsing in its own consumption.
We ingest & disgorge things of the purest essence to filth.
We are a flawed design,
A fucked creation.
Mother earth must reject the human fucking race.
Destruction and devastation have become necessary to our existence.
We care nothing for the things we do.
Raping the world of its resources,
The earth has become humanity's whore.
The earth is bought and sold.
Without thought of the consequences,
The human race is walking a fault line,
Towards an indefinite end.
Wake up and realize the errors of your ways.
We live in a cesspool of shit,
From which we have created.
Created by our own ignorance.
It's the price we are paying.
It's our world decaying.
Rotting & collapsing.
It's the price we are paying.
It's our world decaying.
Rotting & collapsing.
We are the excrement.
We are the greed.
We are the fear.
We are the end.


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UPDATED: Is Pres. Obama's compromise a solution that works for everyone?
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a press release that acknowledges the president's decision but refrains from making a definitive statement on it. The release calls the move "a first step in the right direction" but adds "the Conference continue to express concerns." In other words, we haven't heard the last of this debate.
President Barack Obama's announcement today regarding a compromise that will prevent Catholic institutions from directly paying for contraception in health care coverage was intended to quell the Catholic Church's uproar over the mandate. And while the president's remarks will undoubtedly be picked apart by all sides, the early reaction seems to indicate that church leaders are not entirely pleased.
In his statement today, President Obama explained that the one-year waiting period originally announced for religious institutions to implement the mandate was intended to provide time for finding a workable solution for those organizations (namely Catholic hospitals, universities, and possibly groups like Catholic Charities) that were not already going to be included in the exemption for religion-based employers. With the outcry from church leaders, the president put a rush on those efforts and tried to find a solution immediately, rather than waiting a whole year.
The bishops, it would seem, should be pleased that the administration put so much effort into working with them. As of this writing, they have yet to release any official statement about the new compromise (Catholic News Service says there was "no immediate reaction" from the bishops' conference).Meanwhile the Catholic Health Association, social justice lobbyists NETWORK, the Catholic Democrats, and the Democrats for Life of America have all applauded the White House's efforts.
But Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski told CNN that "[President Obama] hasn't really addressed our concerns. I think the only thing to do is... to take back the whole thing." And yesterday, the USCCB posted a statement from Bridgeport, Connecticut Bishop William Lori that seemingly rejected the idea of any type of compromise short of eliminating the mandate entirely.
That seems to go beyond the bishops' argument that their conscience would be violated if they were to pay for coverage of contraception, and instead suggests that the church would not want employees of Catholic institutions to have contraception coverage at all, no matter who pays for it. So if the bishops continue their objection to the mandate despite the president's new proposal, what exactly do they hope to gain?
The most likely response is a recognition of religious freedom. The president and his administration, through their efforts to work with the church on this matter, has shown a concern for protecting religious organizations' rights. But it has also shown a concern for protecting the rights of Americans of all religions and those who have no religion.
As long as Catholic institutions employ people who are not Catholic, it is important to consider the religious freedom and the consciences of those employees as well. As President Obama explained, the concern is that all people, no matter their religion or who they work for, will have equal access to certain services.
For a non-Catholic doctor or professor, this most likely isn't a concern, since they would probably be able to afford contraception should they choose or need to use it. But as the president indicates, the concern is for the "more than half of all women between the ages of 18-34 struggle to afford [contraception]." These are the cooks who serve lunch, the janitors who mop the floor, and the many other employees who take low-level jobs at Catholic institutions not because of the organization's religious beliefs, but because of their own need for a paycheck to help feed their family.
As Catholics, we need to be as concerned about their conscience and freedom as we are about our own. The compromise suggested by the president today is at least a step in the direction of finding a solution that ensures everyone's rights are protected.


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Exploring Science in Early Childhood makes teaching a basic understanding of science skills to young people more achievable and successful than ever. In using this book to teach future educators, such top universities as Harvard recognize that the activities and applications presented in developmental sequence strongly support children learning. When put into practice, the approaches espoused in this edition will enable children to construct the concepts and skills imperative for learning a basic understanding of science. The same and skills also play an importance role in understanding mathematics and are closely related to reading and reading comprehension skills. Developed in cooperation with teachers at each developmental level, the concepts, skills, and instructional strategies are aligned with national standards in science, principles and standards for mathematics, and early childhood standards.Karen K. Lind is the author of 'Exploring Science in Early Childhood Education', published 2004 under ISBN 9781401862756 and ISBN 1401862756.[read more]
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Fuel pumps are this month's focus for our Performance Tech section, as these are a crucial component for optimum performance for any car's gas tank. While there are a few pumps out on the market, only Aeromotive Inc. has stepped to the plate with an easy solution to add an internal fuel pump to your existing fuel tank. In our world, it's a great way to add the right fuel pump for your EFI system without having to swap out your already customized gas tank.
This hot trend to add EFI engine swaps and aftermarket EFI systems has been around for years and has become more popular than ever as manufacturers come up with easier ways for the average Joe to be able to tackle the job. It's no secret why either; you can add ridiculous power and do it in such an affordable way that it's a no-brainer. What makes these conversions so affordable is the ample supply of parts and kits available from the aftermarket. Until now, swapping out the fuel system has been a costly and time-consuming upgrade.
Block mount pumps aren't an option on today's engines. Carbureted pumps are not going to work with EFI and the tanks in these cars are not designed for EFI pumps. What do you do? Do you switch to a fuel cell? Do you try to weld in a big sump on your tank? Do you go all out and fabricate a custom tank? While all of these are options that will work, they can be very expensive, require a lot of work, and may not deliver the results you are looking for.
Why is in-tank better? Think about it. When is the last time you saw a vehicle come from the OEM's that had an externally mounted fuel pump? By putting the pump in the tank, you virtually eliminate hot fuel handling issues like cavitations and vapor lock because the pump is constantly submerged, taking advantage of the column height of fuel on the inlet of the pump. Also, due to the innovative baffle or basket, you can control fuel slosh keeping fuel at the pickup point (the pump) at all times; even with low fuel levels and under extreme driving conditions.
That said, whether you are restoring a muscle car, building a street rod or doing your thing like building a Lowrider, the Phantom fuel system might just be the option for you. Check out how we installed this fuel pump into our stainless steel Cars Inc. Impala gas tank.
Hi Performance Lucas oil Products inc. Tech Tip of the Month
In this August Lowrider Garage "Tip of the month" series we discuss facts about Lucas' Gear Oil. Changing out the gear oil on your differential is a very important service that usually goes neglected until the rear end blows out or breaks down. You can avoid all of this by changing out your oil as your manufacturer suggest. Today we looked at Lucas' Synthetic gear oil, which is perfect for those who neglect their rear end on their vehicles.
Lucas Sae 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil
Lucas SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil is a non-foaming, super slick, long lasting lubricant specially designed for heavy duty or high performance applications where other gear lubricants just aren't good enough.
This lubricant contains a special additive package that cushions gears and resists "squeezing out" under extreme pressure situations where other gear lubricants just aren't good enough. Lucas Gear oil is also specially designed to stand up to high temperatures without losing its lubricity.
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Hunters who killed big whitetails last season have been honored by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources as winners of the 2011 West Virginia Big Buck Contest.
The winners were announced by Gene Thorn, chairman of the West Virginia Big Buck Contest Review Committee. The contest is cosponsored by WVDNR, Izaak Walton League of West Virginia, West Virginia Bowhunters Association, West Virginia Muzzle Loaders Association, West Virginia Physically Challenged Advisory Board and Toyota to recognize sportsmen and women who take an extraordinarily big antlered buck in West Virginia.
"The Big Buck Contest Committee congratulates all the hunters who took bucks that qualified for this year's contest," Thorn said. "We also thank all the hunters who participated and had antlers scored."
Last year 242 hunters had their deer antlers scored at one of six WVDNR district offices, field offices, or the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show in Charleston. Hunters who took 106 big bucks with gun, muzzleloader, bow, or crossbow (Class Y permit holders) that met the score minimums and other requirements participated in the 2011 Big Buck Contest.
Gun Category
Twenty-eight bucks killed by gun hunters scored above 140 points (typical) or 165 points (non-typical). In the Typical-Gun category, the winner was Jonah Adkins from Branchland, W.Va., with an 11-point buck killed in Lincoln County that scored 163 1/8. The winner this year in the Non-typical Gun category was Brandon Dishner from Athens, W. Va., with a big 19-point buck from Mercer County that scored 165 4/8.
Muzzleloader Category
Two muzzleloader hunters killed bucks that scored above 140 points (typical) or 165 points (non-typical). William Fry of Loudonville, Ohio, took a 12-point Ritchie County buck that scored 149 5/8 and was top of the list in the Typical-Muzzleloader category. There was no non-typical buck taken with the muzzleloader this year that met the minimum score.
Bow Category
Bowhunters killed 73 deer that scored above 125 points (typical) or 155 points (non-typical). The winner of the Typical-Bow category was David Miller of Hurricane, W. Va., with a whopper 12-point buck from Mingo County that scored 171 6/8. David's buck took over the Number 4 position for Typical Bow kills in the list that ranks the top five buck scores for all time in West Virginia. The Non-typical Bow category winner was Charles Daniel, also from Hurricane, with a big 15-point buck from Cabell County that scored 169 1/8.
Physically Challenged Crossbow Category
Two bucks were killed by physically-challenged crossbow hunters that scored above 125 points (typical) or 155 points (non-typical). The Typical-Crossbow category winner was Freddie Houchins of Pineville, W. Va., with a 10-point Wyoming County buck that scored 151 1/8. There was no non-typical buck taken with the crossbow this year that met the minimum score.
The Boone and Crockett Club or Pope and Young Club rating systems are used to score bucks, depending upon the method of harvest. The Boone and Crockett Club guidelines are used to score deer killed with a firearm, muzzleloader or crossbow (used by physically-challenged hunters with a Class Y Permit).
Certificates are presented for racks scoring at least 140 points typical or 165 points non-typical for firearms and muzzleloaders and scoring at least 125 points typical or 155 points non-typical for crossbow. Deer killed with a bow are measured according to Pope and Young Club standards, and they are recognized with a certificate for racks scoring at least 125 points typical or 155 points non-typical.
Category winners will receive a plaque during the 2012 National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration he last weekend of September at Stonewall Resort State Park in Lewis County.
A list of all bucks meeting the minimum qualifications is posted on the Big Buck Contest page of the WVDNR's website.


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$200,000 Spent On Emergency Deer-Feeding Project
GRAND RAPIDS (AP) - A deer hunters' group says an emergency deer-feeding project this year cost about $200,000 to buy and distribute more than 500 tons of deer food.
Officials expected to spend about $170,000. The program was funded by a program that imposes a 50-cent surcharge per deer-hunting license.
The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association says there was extra urgency this year because of last year's harsh conditions. The group says the winter was so severe that it threatened the survival of many deer in northeastern Minnesota.
The association lobbied for intervention, and the state Department of Natural Resources approved the expenditure.
Nearly 1,000 volunteers distributed feed to about 1,100 sites across 13 DNR-approved deer-permit areas.


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Hard to believe the little monster will be 8 years old tomorrow. Where has the time gone? It was yesterday she was sitting in the grass trying not to touch the grass. (She is still trying to eat her foot...)
Looking back, it's been a good year for Kate. Early on she got an iPad to help her to communicate better. Later in the year, with help from many of you, we upgraded her AAC app to Proloquo2.
Not too long ago, Kris had said that she heard "popcorn" coming from the backseat on the way home from school one day. She'd follow up the use of the iPad with both hands pointing up and saying "pop pop." I sort of forced her to do this video, so it's not organic, but you get the point. A big win in my book.
One of the unintended consequences of the iPad is that Kate is now able to have independent play. She trolls YouTube for Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob, and other videos. This is important not only for her, but for her parents, who desperately needed a break. (We'd sit there with her watching Dora, and if it ended, she'd kinda lose her cool...not fun for any of us. Now we can watch normal TV, football, the Science Channel, etc.)
Word of caution about Dora and YouTube. Apparently a lot of people have way too much time on their hands...there's Ghetto Dora, Dora the ExploraChola, and a host of others that aren't fit for young children.
8 years old.
After a brief stall, we're moving forward again with Kate's care. By stall I don't mean she wasn't receiving therapy or anything, just that we felt kind of stuck in terms of her progress and getting her the right therapy.
On Monday we met with someone from CARD, the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida. One place that we have struggled is managing Kate's care: What should she get? How can we do better? What's her future like? I think the people at CARD will be able to help us with that aspect.
Now she's lying 8. (Really hard for me to believe). Fun times ahead I'm sure.
Now the sappy stuff...at OOW I had a number of conversations about Kate. I even filmed a video segment with OTN on the origins of this site (the name really) and by the end it was all about Kate. If you look real close, you can see a tear. I'm sure the adult beverages consumed prior had nothing to do with it.
At the Pythian party, I ran into Martin and Jason. (Jason was the one, in 2010, who when I first met him, asked how Kate was doing). They told me how much they enjoyed reading about Kate, about how it affected them in their lives. (I'm sure I cried there too...what can you do?). Bjoern and I talked about her too. Actually, just about everyone asked about Kate. I think that is pretty cool.
So thank you from the Justice/ORACLENERD family for all of your support over the years and Happy Birthday to katezilla!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
3 comments:
- amy c said...
It's awesome how many lives this little girl has and is touching. Congrats on the steps forward in therapy. Happy Birthday, Kate!
- December 12, 2012 at 3:47 PM
- Unknown said...
Good man. Great dad. Way to go Chet. You will be blessed in ways you can't even begin to imagine for your love and care for this amazing young lady.
- December 17, 2012 at 4:39 PM
- TSN said...
Dear Chet, Kate and family,
Touched by k8zilla and good to hear your voice on the phone just now, Chet.
I'll make a note of Friday, December 14, 2013: Kate's 9th full year in this wonderful world.
Thom, NL
- August 13, 2013 at 6:11 PM
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Central banks have emerged over the past four centuries when mankind moved from a system of gold or silver backed currencies to private issuers to fiat money. The first central bank in the world was the Swedish Riksbank, founded in 1668.
Scottish businessman William Paterson founded the Bank of England in 1694 on request of the British government to finance a war.
The First Bank of the USA was founded in 1791 and had a 20-year charter. It was however revived again in 1816 and gave birth to the Second Bank of the United States. This desperate move to stabilize the currency by US president James Madison was later revoked by US president Andrew Jackson who withdrew the bank's Federal Charter in 1836. In 1841 the Second Bank of the United States ceased all operations.
The history of central banking came alive again in 1913 with the constitutionally disputed foundation of the Federal Reserve.
As nearly all currencies in the world have transformed into fiat money over the past 4 centuries, i.e. the notes mandated to be used by government fiat, all countries have some sort of central bank that is responsible for keeping inflation low and provide a money supply that does not overshoot economic growth too much. Other tasks vary widely from country to country.
Political pressure has often led to inflation as rulers want to finance their activities with the in the first place seemingly cheap money.
Central banks primarily purchase short-term debt issued by the governments of the countries in which they serve. Sometimes they've been used as a political piggy bank with the central banks buying riskier investments causing huge losses and inflation if the bank's government doesn't bail them out since the bank has no assets to sell to counter inflation, leaving to many banknotes in circulation.


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Reviewed by Leo S. (age 12)
I read another one called ?The Wreck.? This story was mostly about when Fred and Jeanne were having a date with each other. Then when Fred was driving, Jeanne wasn?t there! Up ahead, he saw someone in a car crash, and it was Jeanne!
I think that Alvin Schwartz is a really good author and I want him to write more of these books because they leave you in suspense. He is a great author and I want to see him and get his autograph.
My favorite part is when there was a woman screaming and blood was dripping down from the ceiling because it was very cool, and I like scary things. My least favorite part of the book was when I was reading this one story called, ?A Weird Blue Light.? It was about when they thought the blue light was Jean Lafitte?s pirate ship. There wasn?t any action.
I liked this book because I read Scary Stories 3 and it was very cool, so I started to read more scary stories. It is good so far! I recommend More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark to people who like scary stories!


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Climate Research
This new study takes a look at the intensification and redistribution of global precipitation caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gases and stratospheric ozone depletion.
This Week in Climate News
Globe's Unbroken Warm Streak Approaches 29 Years
Panel Warns of Catastrophic Gap in Weather Satellite Data
Scientist, U.N. Official Warn of Unabated Coal Use
Electricity Generated Using Solar Mirrors to Double in 2013
From NASA
Firefly, a mini-satellite that will investigate the link between gamma rays and lightning, was launched on Tuesday from Wallops Island.
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An interagency National Drought Resilience Partnership was formed under President Obama's Climate Action Plan.
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A warmer atmosphere is able to hold more water vapor.
Our atmosphere has warmed 1.6°F since 1900 and global atmospheric water vapor has responded - increasing 4 percent since 1970 (according to the IPCC).
This graphic breaks down the trend locally, as measured by dewpoints. Even in a warmer world, there are local variations.
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Warm up a pan of water and it begins to evaporate faster. Heat up the air in the kitchen and it can hold more of that extra water vapor. What's true for pans in the kitchen is also true for the entire Earth's atmosphere, and research supports this.
The planet has warmed up by about 1.6°F since 1900, largely due to our emissions of heat trapping greenhouse gases. More water is evaporating from warmer lakes, rivers and oceans, and the warmer atmosphere is holding on to more of that water vapor. According to the IPCC, global atmospheric water vapor was 4 percent higher in 2007 than it was in 1970.
More water vapor in the atmosphere means there's more water to fall back to Earth when it rains or snows. In the contiguous U.S., according to the National Climate Assessment (currently in draft form), extreme precipitation events have been on the rise for the past half-century.
When you focus down on the local picture, the story is more nuanced. Most cities have seen a clear increase in local atmospheric water vapor since 1900 as measured by dewpoints, and especially since about 1970, when warming trends really began to take off. But some places haven't seen such a pronounced trend, and a handful actually have less water vapor than they had in 1900. It's a good reminder that even on a planet that's warming overall, the atmospheric changes resulting from that warming are going to be uneven.
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Leonardo DiCaprio & Jonah Hill Bring 'Wall Street' to Oscars Nominees Luncheon 2014!
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill suit up while attending the 2014 Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday afternoon (February 10) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The guys were joined at the event by director Martin Scorsese. All three of them are nominated for their work in The Wolf of Wall Street – Leo for Best Actor, Jonah for Best Supporting Actor, and Marty for Best Director.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Leonardo DiCaprio
Over the weekend, Leo and Jonah were in attendance at the ADG Awards to help pay tribute to Marty.
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The Game Room has 6 pool tables consisting of a Carom table, a Snooker table, 3 pocket billiards tables, and a 6 foot bar table. Pool table prices are $1.60 per hour.
Black Lite pool is offered every Friday evening and a Black Lite tournament is held once a month with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. In addition, one big tournament is held each semester with Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginning Divisions. Door prizes and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division are awarded.
Every spring semester, the Tech students participate in an intercollegiate pool tournament conducted by the Association of College Unions International (ACUI). Tryouts are held in the fall semester and students that qualify attend the tournament in one of the Western Regional states. Tournament winners from our region are then eligible to participate in the ACUI national finals.


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Rory McIlroy says he's finally comfortable with his new brand of golf clubs. More important, he finally feels good about his game.
McIlroy is prone to mini-slumps, and he picked the wrong time for his latest one. He started the season with a new contract with Nike and all eyes on him as the No. 1 player. He stumbled so badly that he added an extra tournament to get ready for the Masters.
He finished second last week in the Texas Open. He says he's no longer thinking about his swing, only his score.
McIlroy had been considered the favorite at Augusta National until Tiger Woods returned to No. 1 in the world with three wins in his last five tournaments.


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Interpretations of domestic violence: defining intimate partner abuse.
In: The 12th Conference of the International Academy of Investigative Psychology. Crime, Criminalistics & Criminal Psychology: New Directions in Investigative Behavioural Science, 31st March-2nd April 2011, Amsterdam.
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Infosmack goes cloudwalking in China
Ringside interview
This marks the beginning of another new Infosmack podcast, the Infosmack Ringside podcast, hosted by Marc Farley.
His guest on this show is Roger Strukhoff and they talk about the development of cloud infrastructures in China and the unique political and economic forces that are shaping the future of technology in the region.
Everything is different in China, including the role government takes in the technology trade, the popularity of Buick automobiles, data sovereignty issues for cloud computing and the thirst for power to run massive Chinese data centers.
There's even a perspective on government-sponsored hacking, as has been suggested in the recent case of RSA tokens being compromised.
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Avnet Electronics Marketing, a business group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announces the launch of Design Strategies for ARM® Systems, a 26-city, global technical seminar series co-sponsored by ARM. Design engineers will be given the exclusive opportunity to gain a better understanding of ways to harness this emerging mobile technology into current and future designs. These free, day-long seminars begin in March 2011 and end in September 2011. Registration for North American cities is open now at www.em.avnet.com/designforarm. Watch a brief video about what to expect at Design Strategies for ARM Systems.
The rise in demand for higher integration, lower power and increased connectivity has placed ARM at the forefront of a technological paradigm shift; not only in the consumer market, but also branching off into other high-growth markets such as defense and medical. The technical sessions that will be featured at Design Strategies for ARM Systems seminars include multi-track training sessions led by world-class industry experts. Attendees will uncover new ways to integrate this sustainable, energy-efficient technology into their designs.
Attendees will also greatly benefit from learning how to leverage the many supporting technologies from Avnet's other Design Strategies for ARM Systems partners. Engineers will have access to partner exhibits from Atmel®, Cypress, Freescale Semiconductor, Marvell, National Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Xilinx. Design engineers will leave Design Strategies for ARM Systems equipped with the tools and practical knowledge they need to tackle existing and future design challenges and extend their product's life cycle.Featured course offerings include:
"It is clear that design engineers are looking for ARM technology-based solutions, and by working with Avnet on these global technical seminars we can deliver the knowledge and expertise they require," said Gary Atkinson, director, embedded segment, ARM. "The events also allow ARM partners to showcase their solutions and provide in-depth training, enabling attendees to accelerate designs ahead of their competition. Avnet is uniquely placed to put on such a global event, applying their expertise and capabilities to service their broad customer base."
"Our customers demand more than just stock on the shelves. Avnet is committed to providing educational opportunities to propel our customers' designs to the next level," said Tim Barber, senior vice president of design chain global business development for Avnet Electronics Marketing.
"This landmark training event allows our customers to explore new ways to integrate ARM's technology into their future designs; paving the way for a new generation of low power, high performance systems that will help to enable and shape the future of our industry."
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Chris Tanev picked a perfect time to score his first NHL goal.
Tanev scored at 4:40 of overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied for their season-high third straight victory, 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Monday night.
Tanev beamed after he finally scored a goal in his 63rd NHL game.
``It took a while, but I'm happy I was able to get it,'' he said as he teammates chanted his name in the dressing room. ``There was a little give-and-go, and all their guys were watching them.
``I was able to come in off the blue line and I shot it. I think one of our guys screened the goalie and it went in. I'm pretty happy.''
Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault was thrilled to see the 23-year-old defenseman scored his first goal in such clutch fashion.
``He's a young player who has been with us for quite some time now,'' he said. ``For him to get that goal at the time that he did to win was very good for the whole group. Everybody was really happy for him.''
With just 2:17 remaining in regulation, and the Oilers holding a 2-1 lead, the Canucks tied it with a long shot from Kevin Bieksa that beat goalie Devan Dubnyk stick-side and forced overtime.
Taylor Hall was awarded a penalty shot for the Oilers with 2:47 gone in OT, after he was hooked down by Daniel Sedin on a breakaway, but Hall was stopped by Roberto Luongo, who finished with 23 saves.
Jannik Hansen also scored in regulation for the Canucks (5-2-2), who extended their lead atop the Northwest Division.
Ales Hemsky and Ryan Smyth had goals for the Oilers (4-3-2), who have lost three in a row. Dubnyk stopped 37 shots.
``It was very disappointing how the game ended up,'' Oilers coach Ralph Krueger said. ``After the onslaught we faced in the second period, we felt we were in the better position. Everybody was working hard to fill in for (game injuries to Mark Fistric and Shawn Horcoff).
``We had lots of blocked shots and a lot of effort from everybody. It was really disappointing not only to end up in overtime, but to lose out on a point.''
The first period was largely uneventful until late when the Oilers struck on the power play. Nail Yakupov made a nice chip pass, and Hemsky hustled to beat Jason Garrison to the puck. He beat Luongo with a deke for his third goal of the season.
The Oilers made it 2-0 eight minutes into the second when Anton Lander picked off a pass at the Canucks blue line while short-handed and sent it to Smyth in front. His shot was partially blocked by Alex Edler, but it still managed to dribble its way into the net.
The Canucks got on the board four minutes later after a good battle by Hansen culminated in his shot from behind the goal line catching Dubnyk off guard and going in off his arm.
Vancouver held a 21-12 shots advantage after 40 minutes.
The Canucks had a good chance to tie it five minutes into the third period on a tipped shot in front by Alex Burrows, but Dubnyk made a leaping save.
Luongo matched that with a point-blank save on Jordan Eberle with nine minutes to play.
``We started off a bit slow, but halfway through the second we picked it up,'' Tanev said. ``It was good game, so it was nice to get it in overtime. It's good that we came back, I think we showed some character.''
NOTES: It was the second of five meetings between the divisional rivals this season. Edmonton won the first 3-2 in a shootout to open its season. ... Luongo made his fourth consecutive start, despite offseason talk that he had lost the starting job by Cory Schneider and was likely to be traded. ... Dubnyk has started every game this season. ... Edmonton D Ryan Whitney was a healthy scratch. He said it was the first time that has happened in his career. ... Captain Shawn Horcoff returned from missing two games for the Oilers with a strained neck, but left the game in the second period with a hand injury. Fellow C Eric Belanger will miss at least a week because of two broken toes. Magnus Pajaarvi was called up to fill his spot in the lineup. ... Oilers D Mark Fistric left the game with a back injury.


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Plans for new headquarters of EF Education First
Plans for new headquarters of EF Education First
EF Education First's new headquarters in Cambridge's NorthPoint development will feature a towering glass waterfall.
The $125 million, 300,000-square-foot headquarters will be situated at the foot of the Zakim Bridge.
The 10-story office complex intends to shake up the area's architecture and call attention to the EF Education First's growth.
EF Education First has 34,000 employees in 400 offices and schools around the world.
Tiered outdoor seating will wrap around the building, which will come with a 126-space parking garage and a bike storage room for employees.
The project will bring new momentum to the NorthPoint development at the intersection of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville.


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August 13. 2013 5:38PM
Police, not prayer: What's wrong with the picture in Concord?
Police were in and around Concord High School this week. A not-so-uncommon site in today's post-Columbine, post-Newtown shootings world, the police were there for training purposes.
We suppose that is wise, although the proper weapons and safety training of willing and able on-site school personnel is more likely to help more in such situations.
A press release had police advising the public "not to be alarmed by a heavy police presence at the school."
What is really wrong with this picture, however, is that while police in riot gear are accepted and acceptable at Concord High School, a solitary, unarmed woman praying on the school's steps is strictly prohibited.
Concord had let Lizarda Urena, mother of two students, pray on the school's steps for 15 minutes each morning. But then an out-of-state anti-religion group pressured the school to give her the boot. Superintendent Christine Rath did so.
Urena used to pray off campus, but when two bullets were found in a school bathroom in February, she asked Principal Gene Connolly if she could say her prayers on school grounds. He said yes.
"She's not teaching prayer; she's not out there asking kids to come with (her)," Connolly had told the Concord Monitor in May. "She does not promote religion."
Her prayers are to bring peace to the school, not to convert students, we said in an earlier editorial. She was blessing the school, asking God to keep it free of violence.
We think the school would be safer if it had both the praying woman AND the police practice.


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Dustin Dollin has been in the game a long time. Check Baker 3. This kid is real. Real talk, real squawk.
Thrasher Radio Ep.19 Track List:
Timmy Gun - "Rats"
Dionne Warwick - "Apple Tree"
Cold Chisel - "Flame Trees"
Billie Holiday - "Strange Fruit"
The Divinyls - "Pleasure and Pain"
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Thrasher Radio: Ep. 59 Sammy BacaDesert Breeze loc, Sammy Baca, talks and spins some stuff that made him the man he is today. Skate Rock survivor; I set him on fire once in North Carolina. Oops. —Jake Phelps
Thrasher Radio Ep. 58: Bam MargeraFrom getting knocked out by Coco on his first encounter with the Hell Ride Crew to MTV stardom, Bam Margera and Phelper discuss it all as well as what's to come.
Thrasher Radio Ep. 57: Eric DressenWhen it comes to legends in skateboarding, the name Eric Dressen always gets in there. The '70s micro-midget talks about Logan Earth Ski, Laura Thornhill and a young kid named Julien Stranger. Been there, done it. Eric D knows his stuff.—Jake Phelps
Thrasher Radio Ep. 56: Jason JesseeJason Jessee and the old man talk stoke, Hosoi and after all the horse crap, being alive is the best revenge. Real men do it to fakie.—Jake Phelps
Thrasher Radio: Ep. 55 Mark GonzalesPutting the rad back in radio. Mark Gonzales is the true skateboard pioneer. From the libraries of South Gate to the streets of the world, he took what he saw happening in skateparks and took it to the streets. No conspiracy by freestylers here, just mimicking the parks' style on the rails and curbs all over the LA city basin. Thanks, Mark. —Jake Phelps
Thrasher Radio: Ep. 54 Evan SmithThe top-three list for SOTY was all tuff no fluff: Figgy, K-Walks and Evan Smith. While he don't mind not being the "guy," he's just stoked to be on planet Earth having the time of his life. Listen to Mr. Smith talk about the road and the mag on the airwaves. —Jake Phelps
Thrasher Radio: RIP Prince 1958-2016When legends die only do we realize how much they've influenced us. Now that the purple one is gone, listen to the man's music. –Jake Phelps
Thrasher Radio: Ep. 52 Aaron "Jaws" HomokiJaws sits down with the Phelper to talk about big drops, the ripper at Clipper, the Lyon 25 and plenty more. Tune in here.
Thrasher Radio: Ep. 51 Pat DuffyJake sits down with Pat Duffy to talk about the old days, Plan B, and living in Finland. Tune in here.
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Greetings, fellow makeup lover! I hope you're doing well. 🙂
Not a lot happening out my way. I'm not sure where Tabs is right now (probably wreaking havoc somewhere), but I'm getting ready to run on the treadmill, then do some housecleaning (bluh), and then hopefully head to brunch.
Blueberry pancakes, here I come!
I also plan to rut around in my makeup collection to look for long-forgotten gems. Do you ever do that? I recently rediscovered some really great old-school hits that fell off my radarscreen, like Hourglass Exhibition (oh, hai!).
Got my fingers crossed that I find some more oldies but goodies to love anew.
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Tom Matt with one of his drawings taped to his easel, as he worked on the Lower East Side recently.
Blame it on the sun: He cant stop painting outdoors
By Tien-Shun Lee
For Lower East Side street artist Tom Matt, sunny days mean work.
On bright days with blue skies, Matt can often be found procrastinating on Ludlow St., chatting idly with a coffee in his hand before heading off with sketchpad, pastels and charcoal to draw a picture of a New York City scene.
Working on commission, Matt, 37, has drawn New York City buildings and scenes for clients ranging from actors to athletes. He switched from doing creative graphic design work to being a street artist two and a half years ago because he felt the need to return to his native talent old-fashioned drawing.
In New York, theres an emphasis on abstract art, said Matt. My art is representational. That makes it stand out.
Matt said some of his favorite projects include a painting of the Verrazano Bridge for a woman who ran in the Marathon last November, a painting of New York Universitys College of Dentistry that was given as a graduation gift to the dean of the school and a painting of a West Village apartment for the girlfriend of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof actor Jason Patric.
Recently, Matt has been using New York Times newspapers as a canvas for his paintings. The newspaper gives his works a time-relevant, special feel, he said.
There is an interpersonal element in my work, said the artist. I enjoy satisfying the client. Theres a satisfaction in knowing that Im adding to their comfort in life.
Matt compares his work environment to being an ashtray or a cigarette box inside a room.
From the vantage point of an ashtray, youre always looking up at things, said Matt. Im always looking up at the city.
Though Matt has been ordered off the sidewalk and fined by police officers while painting in busy areas such as Times Sq., that hasnt stopped him from working on the streets.
There are all these laws. You may not even know youre breaking one, but youll get fined, he said. You have to be aware of all this stuff.
For example, artists are not allowed to sell art along avenues, but they are allowed to sell on side streets, said Matt, who wishes he could sell his work on Fifth Ave.
Theres more freedom drawing in the city than selling in the city, said Matt.
In order for any artist or musician to solicit money on the streets, they must obtain a vendors license form the Department of Consumer Affairs, police said. Matt said police are generally more appreciative of his paintings than annoyed by them, but that there are zoning laws about where artists can sell.
Matt most often works on sunny days, but he has also worked in extreme, cold weather conditions. Last December, he wore silk underwear, ski pants, boots, two pairs of wool socks, two pairs of gloves and a facemask to paint the ornate Ansonia building on the Upper West Side.
It was so cold that the snow when it hit the paper didnt melt, Matt recalled.
One of the biggest obstacles to painting in the street is large vehicles that park in front of the scenery, said Matt.
A bread truck or a big garbage truck will come and park in front of me all of a sudden, Matt said. Thats why I take photographs. I dont depend on them, but I use them for safety. Sometimes [my work] is very subjective. Im just working on intuition and inspiration.
Matt studied art at Boston University and the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan before launching into his professional career. His parents were both artists who emphasized representational art training when he was growing up.
I started with representational work, and it just kind of stuck on me, said Matt. I just liked it. I thought it was very personal.
Though Matt loves his work, like everyone else, he sometimes yearns for a day off, even if the weather is picture perfect for making a new drawing. But rather than taking off for the beach on sunny days, a feeling of guilt usually compels him to take his sketchpad to a New York City streetscape.
Sometimes I do wish it would be cloudy and rainy, Matt admitted.
For more information on Matts work and shows, visit his Web site at: www.tommatt.com.
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toolonglegs wrote:Hope mine still work ...well it did a month ago when I got a week of riding in...never rang up and found out what was wrong with the last one.
Ah - it will all work out in the end.
Did you ever try getting a serious beat-you-up massage?