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June 29, 2012
OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced today 70 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include 3 Companions (C.C.), 25 Officers (O.C.) and 42 Members (C.M.). These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada.Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date.The Order of Canada, one of our country's highest civilian honours, was established in 1967, during Canada's centennial year, to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community and service to the nation. Over the last 45 years, more than 5 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.
The list of recipients, with short citations, and a backgrounder on the Order of Canada are attached. For more information on the Canadian Honours System, please consult our website at www.gg.ca/honours.
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The Honourable Ian Corneil Binnie, C.C.
Toronto, Ont.
Natalie Zemon Davis, C.C.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, C.C.
Montréal, Que.
Robert G. Bertram, O.C.
Aurora, Ont.
Jean Bissonnette, O.C.
Francine Décary, O.C., O.Q.
Health Care
Elizabeth Dowdeswell, O.C.
Public Service
Angèle Dubeau, O.C., C.Q. This is a promotion within the Order.
Westmount, Que.
Chantal St-Cyr Hébert, O.C.
Paul F. Hoffman, O.C.
Victoria, B.C.
Prabhat Jha, O.C.
Ralph Klein, O.C., A.O.E.
Calgary, Alta.
Maryse Lassonde, O.C., C.Q.
Social Sciences
John Last, O.C.
Ottawa, Ont.
Jean-François Lépine, O.C.
Ville Mont-Royal, Que.
Hadi-Khan Mahabadi, O.C.
Mississauga, Ont.
Ermanno Mauro, O.C.
Marianne McKenna, O.C.
Craig Oliver, O.C.
The Honourable P. Michael Pitfield, P.C., O.C., C.V.O.
Sharon Pollock, O.C.
John Brian Patrick "Pat" Quinn, O.C.
West Vancouver, B.C.
The Honourable John D. Richard, O.C.
Cecil H. Rorabeck, O.C.
London, Ont.
Louise Roy, O.C., O.Q.
Gordon Semenoff, O.C.
Surrey, B.C.
Gilles Tremblay, O.C., O.Q.
The Honourable Marilyn Trenholme Counsell, O.C., O.N.B.
Sackville, N.B.
Carolyn Acker, C.M.
Social Service
Dyane Adam, C.M.
Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Que.
Patsy Anderson, C.M.
Voluntary Service
Allan Gordon Bell, C.M.
Cochrane, Alta.
Rabbi Arthur Norman Bielfeld, C.M.
Roger Bland, C.M.
Edmonton, Alta.
Robert B. Bourne, C.M.
Pierre Bruneau, C.M., O.Q.
John Buhler, C.M.
Winnipeg, Man.
Silver Donald Cameron, C.M.
Halifax, N.S.
Stephen Chatman, C.M.
Vancouver, B.C.
Guy Corneau, C.M.
Franklin Delaney, C.M.
Beaconsfield, Que.
Wadih M. Fares, C.M.
Anthony (Tony) Fields, C.M.
Allan Gotlib, C.M.
Thornhill, Ont.
Michel Goulet, C.M.
Alia Hogben, C.M.
Gananoque, Ont.
Greg Hollingshead, C.M.
Nancy Kilgour, C.M.
Henry Kloppenburg, C.M.
Saskatoon, Sask.
Merril Knudtson, C.M.
The Honourable Frances Lankin, P.C., C.M.
Restoule, Ont.
Louis LaPierre, C.M.
Moncton, N.B.
William Laskin, C.M.
Monique F. Leroux, C.M.
Guy Maddin, C.M., O.M.
Salem Masry, C.M.
Fredericton, N.B.
Kenneth Maybee, C.M., O.M.M.
New Maryland, N.B.
Des McAnuff, C.M.
Stratford, Ont.
Elizabeth McWeeny, C.M.
Thunder Bay, Ont.
Lois Mitchell, C.M.
Bernice Morgan, C.M.
St. John's, N.L.
Marian Packham, C.M.
Gordon Rawlinson, C.M.
Calgary, Alta. and Prince Albert, Sask.
Jean-Guy Rioux, C.M
Pointe-Brûlée, N.B.
Michèle Rouleau, C.M., C.Q.
Marie Saint Pierre, C.M., C.Q.
Emanuele (Lino) Saputo, C.M., O.Q.
Senneville, Que.
Steven Schipper, C.M.
Cyril Simard, C.M., O.Q.
Québec, Que.
Laure Waridel, C.M.
The Honourable Ian Corneil Binnie, C.C.Toronto, Ont.
For his contributions to the legal profession, notably as a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and for his commitment to legal education and the rule of law.
Natalie Zemon Davis, C.C.Toronto, Ont.
For her distinguished contributions to the field of history, notably her pioneering approach to previously unexamined aspects of social history.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, C.C.Montréal, Que.
For his contributions to music as one of the most sought-after conductors in the world at a young age.
Robert G. Bertram, O.C.Aurora, Ont.
For his contributions to the financial and pension industries and for his advocacy work on corporate governance.
Jean Bissonnette, O.C.Montréal, Que.
For his contributions as a director, producer, pioneer and visionary in the television and entertainment industries.
Francine Décary, O.C., O.Q.Montréal, Que.
For her contributions to the field of haematology as a researcher, professor and administrator.
Elizabeth Dowdeswell, O.C.Toronto, Ont.
For her contributions to public and environmental policy.
Angèle Dubeau, O.C., C.Q.Westmount, Que.
For her achievements as a violinist of international stature and cultural ambassador for Canadian music.
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Chantal St-Cyr Hébert, O.C.Montréal, Que.
For her professional achievements as a journalist and columnist, whose contributions to English- and French-language media provide a unique perspective on Canadian politics.
Paul F. Hoffman, O.C.Victoria, B.C.
For advancing the field of geology, notably through his landmark research on the Precambrian period of Earth's history.
Prabhat Jha, O.C.Toronto, Ont.
For his contributions to epidemiology and the economics of global health, which have influenced the development of global health policy.
Ralph Klein, O.C., A.O.E.Calgary, Alta.
For his decades-long contributions to Alberta as a journalist, mayor of Calgary and premier.
Maryse Lassonde, O.C., C.Q.Montréal, Que.
For her achievements as an internationally renowned neuropsychology researcher.
John Last, O.C.Ottawa, Ont.
For his distinguished contributions to epidemiology and public health.
Jean-François Lépine, O.C.Ville Mont-Royal, Que.
For his contributions to Canadian journalism as an analyst of international affairs with a unique ability to clarify complex issues.
Hadi-Khan Mahabadi, O.C.Mississauga, Ont.
For his internationally recognized innovations in the field of polymer science and his commitment to promoting scientific development in Canada.
Ermanno Mauro, O.C.Mississauga, Ont.
For his accomplishments as a tenor of international stature and for sharing his wisdom with a new generation of opera singers.
Marianne McKenna, O.C.Toronto, Ont.
For her contributions as an architect, designing structures that enrich the public realm.
Craig Oliver, O.C.Ottawa, Ont.
For his contributions to Canadian journalism over half a century and for his work on behalf of Canadians with disabilities.
The Honourable P. Michael Pitfield, P.C., O.C., C.V.O.Ottawa, Ont.
For his public service, notably as Clerk of the Privy Council and Senator.
Sharon Pollock, O.C.Calgary, Alta.
For her contributions to the theatre as an award-winning playwright, actor, artistic director and teacher.
John Brian Patrick "Pat" Quinn, O.C.West Vancouver, B.C.
For his contributions to hockey as a player, coach and manager, and for his many charitable activities.
The Honourable John D. Richard, O.C.Ottawa, Ont.
For his contributions to the legal profession, notably as chief justice of the Federal Court of Appeal, and for his service to the community.
Cecil H. Rorabeck, O.C.London, Ont.
For advancing the field of orthopaedic medicine, particularly in the area of joint replacement, and for his leadership within his professional community.
Louise Roy, O.C., O.Q.Montréal, Que.
For her contributions as a role model and administrator in the field of corporate governance.
Gordon Semenoff, O.C.Surrey, B.C.
For his work as a theoretical physicist, with significant contributions to string theory, quantum field theory and statistical mechanics.
Gilles Tremblay, O.C., O.Q.Montréal, Que.
For his contributions as a composer and teacher, whose work has shaped the evolution of contemporary music in Canada.
The Honourable Marilyn Trenholme Counsell, O.C., O.N.B.Sackville, N.B.
For her contributions as a family physician, provincial politician, lieutenant governor and senator.
Carolyn Acker, C.M.Toronto, Ont.
For her contributions to increasing access to education for thousands of disadvantaged students across Canada.
Dyane Adam, C.M.Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Que.
For her contributions as an advocate for social justice and her support for Francophone rights and services across Canada.
Patsy Anderson,C.M.Toronto, Ont.
For her social engagement and philanthropy, notably in the areas of health care and the arts.
Allan Gordon Bell, C.M.Cochrane, Alta.
For his contributions to the promotion of Canada's musical excellence as a composer, teacher and volunteer.
Rabbi Arthur Norman Bielfeld, C.M.Toronto, Ont.
For his contributions to Toronto's Jewish community for over 30 years and for his many activities in support of social justice.
Roger Bland, C.M.Edmonton, Alta.
For his contributions to improving the lives of people with mental illness, as a professor, administrator and researcher.
Robert B. Bourne, C.M.London, Ont.
For his contributions to the field of orthopaedic medicine, improving the quality of hip and knee replacement prosthetics for thousands of Canadians.
Pierre Bruneau, C.M., O.Q.Montréal, Que.
For his charitable activities on behalf of children with cancer and their families and his contributions as a journalist.
John Buhler, C.M.Winnipeg, Man.
For his contributions as an entrepreneur and philanthropist to education, health care and arts organizations in his province as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Silver Donald Cameron, C.M.Halifax, N.S.
For his contributions as a journalist, writer, educator, consultant and dedicated community activist.
Stephen Chatman, C.M.Vancouver, B.C.
For his contributions as a composer and teacher to a generation of Canadian composers.
Guy Corneau, C.M.Montréal, Que.
For his contributions as a writer, speaker and radio and television host, helping people to resolve difficulties in their lives.
Franklin Delaney, C.M.Beaconsfield, Que.
For his role in the development of the telecommunications industry and his community engagement in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Wadih M. Fares, C.M.Halifax, N.S.
For his contributions to Nova Scotia as an entrepreneur, community leader and committed volunteer.
Anthony (Tony) Fields, C.M.Edmonton, Alta.
For his contributions to cancer treatment, diagnosis and research in Alberta as a professor and administrator.
Allan Gotlib, C.M.Thornhill, Ont.
For his contributions to advancing research in the chiropractic profession and its interprofessional integration.
Michel Goulet, C.M.Montréal, Quebec
For his accomplishments as a sculptor of international acclaim and as a set designer, teacher and mentor to other artists.
Alia Hogben, C.M.Gananoque, Ont.
For her achievements as a social worker and champion of the rights of women, particularly Muslims, and for promoting dialogue between faiths.
Greg Hollingshead, C.M.Edmonton, Alta.
For his contributions as an award-winning author of fiction, a teacher and an active member of Canada's literary community.
Nancy Kilgour, C.M.Calgary, Alta.
For her contributions to dance as a distinguished teacher of ballet in Canada and abroad for over 50 years.
Henry Kloppenburg, C.M.Saskatoon, Sask.
For his generosity in support of Saskatchewan's cultural, educational and conservation heritage and for his committed service to the community.
Merril Knudtson, C.M.Calgary, Alta.
For his innovative contributions to cardiology, notably his leadership of APPROACH, a database tracking the long-term health of cardiac patients across Canada.
The Honourable Frances Lankin, P.C., C.M.Restoule, Ont.
For her contributions to social justice as a politician and as a social service administrator, championing the rights of women and the disadvantaged.
Louis LaPierre, C.M.Moncton, N.B.
For his contributions to the protection and preservation of the natural environment at the local, provincial and national levels.
William Laskin, C.M.Toronto, Ont.
For his contributions as a musician and internationally recognized instrument builder and for his promotion of folk music in Canada.
Monique F. Leroux, C.M.Montréal, Que.
For her contributions as a businesswoman, role model and mentor to women in the financial sector.
Guy Maddin, C.M., O.M.Winnipeg, Man.
For his contributions to the growth and development of the film industry in his province and across Canada.
Salem Masry, C.M.Fredericton, N.B.
For his contributions as an innovator and entrepreneur in digital mapping technology.
Kenneth Maybee, C.M., O.M.M.New Maryland, N.B.
For his contributions to improving respiratory health for Canadians and for his voluntary service to the community.
Des McAnuff, C.M.Stratford, Ont.
For his contributions to the theatre, notably his work with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and as director of award-winning musicals.
Elizabeth McWeeny, C.M.Thunder Bay, Ont.
For her work as a volunteer, advocate and leading Canadian voice on behalf of refugees.
Lois Mitchell, C.M.Calgary, Alta.
For her contributions as a business and community leader in Calgary and for her volunteerism in support of sports and the arts.
Bernice Morgan, C.M.St. John's, N.L.
For her contributions as an author to Newfoundland and Labrador's literature and for her support of the arts in her province.
Marian Packham, C.M.Toronto, Ont.
For her pioneering research in biological medical science, notably her contributions to critical breakthroughs in arterial health.
Gordon Rawlinson, C.M.Calgary, Alberta and Prince Albert, Sask.
For his contributions in broadcasting and for his philanthropic engagement, notably in support of First Nations students.
Jean-Guy Rioux, C.M.Pointe-Brûlée, N.B.
For his provincial and national contributions to Acadian and francophone communities as a teacher, administrator and committed volunteer.
Michèle Rouleau, C.M., C.Q.Montréal, Que.
For her activism in support of the rights of Aboriginal peoples and women.
Marie Saint Pierre, C.M., C.Q.Montréal, Que.
For her contributions to Canadian fashion and for combining fashion and social commitment to help those in need.
Mr. Emanuele (Lino) Saputo, C.M., O.Q.Senneville, Que.
For his achievements as a business executive in Canada's milk-processing industry and for his generous commitment to social causes.
Steven Schipper, C.M.Winnipeg, Man.
For his contributions to Canadian theatre, notably his work with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.
Cyril Simard, C.M., O.Q.Québec, Quebec
For his contributions to preserving the cultural heritage of Quebec and Canada, notably as founder of the International ECONOMUSEUM Network Society.
Laure Waridel, C.M.Montréal, Que.
For her contributions as a writer, commentator and social activist on environmental issues, notably as co-founder of Équiterre.
Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the centrepiece of the Canadian Honours System, and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country.
Motto and Levels
The Order of Canada's motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM(They desire a better country). Her Majesty The Queen is the Sovereign of the Order, and the governor general is the chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order.
Companion – Post-nominal: C.C.
Recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large
Officer – Post-nominal: O.C.
Recognizes a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large
Member – Post-nominal: C.M.
Recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity
Insignia Description
The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre, which bears a stylized maple leaf circumscribed with the motto of the Order, DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM(They desire a better country), surmounted by St. Edward's Crown.
All Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada, with the exception of federal and provincial politicians and judges while in office. The Order's constitution permits non-Canadians to be considered for honorary appointments. They may be considered for outstanding achievement that reflects honour on Canada and/or lifetime contributions to humanity at large. There are no posthumous appointments.
Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievement, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Usually, promotions are considered five years after the first appointment.
Any person or group is welcome to nominate a deserving individual as a candidate for appointment to the Order of Canada. Appointments are made on the recommendations of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada, an independent council chaired by the chief justice of Canada. Members of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada reflect the diversity and excellence in Canadian society. Certain members are appointed by virtue of their office; others are appointed for a fixed term to achieve a balanced representation of the various regions of the country.
For more information about the Order of Canada or to nominate someone, visit the Honours section of our website at www.gg.ca/honours.


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PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University football team opened up its 2014 preseason camp with a high amount of optimism heading into the season.
First-year head coach Andrew Rondeau brought in a new approach for the program and has a positive outlook on the season. "We are excited to be on the field today for our first practice of the season," said Rondeau. "The energy today was good but we still have a lot of room to grow before the season starts." Key returners for this season are the following players:
Blair Wynn, a senior who played in three games before a season-ending injury in 2013. Luiz Ribeiro, a junior who had 22 receptions, 210 receiving yards and one touchdown in 2013. Delaney Wallace, sophomore who led the team in rushing with 457 yards on 167 carries, with six rushing touchdowns, caught 21 passes for 88 yards and one touchdown in 2013. Tyler Owens, a junior who had 72 tackles, led the team in sack with 4.5 tackles for loss with 10, forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles in 2013. Joe Roman, a senior who had 78 tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles, blocked an extra point against Saint Anselm in 2013. Ken Reilly, a sophomore defensive lineman. Newcomers on the rise are Justin Mills and Jhalen Bien-Aime. The Setters open the season with three home games as they host non-conference Alderson Broaddus on Sept. 6, followed by Merrimack on Sept/ 13 and Southern Connecticut State on Sept. 20.
All six home games this season will be played at noon at Anne M. Dorner Middle School in Ossining. For all game day information, click here.

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The bride-to-be is the daughter of Margie (Farinelli) and Jim Miller of Bellevue, formerly of Butler. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Julie Peters of Bellevue and Dale and Denise Ernster of Marian, Iowa.
The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Bellevue East High School and a 2012 graduate of Bellevue University.
She is employed by the Alegent Creighton Health System of Omaha as a project coordinator to the communications department.
Her fiance is a 1998 graduate of Bellevue West High School. He is employed by Creighton University and as a self-employed fitness trainer.


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I'm Coming Out: Miss South Carolina Pageant Has Its First Openly Gay Contestant In Young Banger Analouisa Valencia! [Pics]
Analouisa is crackin' the closet door for South Cackalack
Analouisa Valencia Is First Openly Gay Miss South Carolina Pageant Contestant
Analouisa Valencia came to the door in a bright blue facial mask and sweatpants, surprised anyone was coming to see her.
"I'm sorry. I got mixed up and didn't know you were coming today," she told the reporter at the door. "Miss South Carolina contestants aren't supposed to let people see them like this."
Valencia isn't the typical pageant contestant in a lot of ways. Her family doesn't have a lot of money, she is biracial and bilingual and, in what may be a first for the Miss South Carolina and its parent Miss America pageants, she is openly gay.
"This is who I am. People tell me I am the most real pageant contestant they have ever met. I wasn't open about it last year, and that's why I think I was so uncomfortable competing," Valencia said.
Valencia, who turns 20 on Tuesday when the pageant's preliminaries begin, thinks she is the first openly gay contestant ever in the Miss South Carolina pageant, and perhaps in all of the Miss America competitions. The pageants don't keep up with that information.
Who would have ever thought that South Carolina would have the first openly gay contestant?
"I've gotten a lot of positive feedback. I'm really surprised more than anything, but very grateful and humble that I haven't gotten any feedback, because nobody wants any negativity in their lives," Valencia said.
Valencia figured out she was gay in ninth grade and told her mother, friends and a few teachers. There was some worry and maybe a bit of disappointment, but it quickly faded away, Valencia said.
She met her girlfriend three years ago, and they went to each other's high school proms. The couple didn't get any grief from classmates.
Valencia became interested in pageants in 2000, when she joined a mentoring program for young girls called Palmetto Princesses and met Miss Spartanburg. The tiara got her hooked. She has been competing ever since.
Valencia was in the Miss South Carolina pageant in 2012, competing as Miss Electric City. She didn't finish in the top 15. She is back this year as Miss Lyman and plans to sing the modern ballad "Footprints in the Sand" by Leona Lewis.
Her platform is "Special Olympics. Be a fan." She has been a gymnast for much of her life and coaches several Special Olympians in the gym where she grew up. She is going to Spartanburg Community College with a plan to get a business degree and open up her own gyms.
Good luck girl, people will definitely be watching…especially the ladies.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials released preliminary election results Monday showing former finance minister Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai well in the lead for the presidency but said no winner can be declared because millions of ballots were being audited for fraud.
The announcement came as Ahmadzai is locked in a standoff with his rival Abdullah Abdullah, who has refused to accept any results until all fraudulent ballots are invalidated. A spokesman for his campaign rejected the results and called the decision to release them "a coup."
The United States issued a strongly worded statement cautioning the results "are not final or authoritative" and urging electoral authorities to "implement a thorough audit whether or not the two campaigns agree."
The Independent Election Commission acknowledged that vote rigging had occurred and said ballots from about 7,000 more of the nearly 23,000 polling stations would be audited.
"We cannot ignore that there were technical problems and fraud that took place during the election process," the commission's chairman Ahmad Yousuf Nouristani said. "We are not denying fraud in the election, some governors and Afghan government officials were involved in fraud."
The results showed that Ghani had about 4.5 million votes, or 56 percent, while Abdullah had 3.5 million votes, or 44 percent, according to the commission. Turnout was more than 50 percent, IEC spokesman Noor Mohammad Noor said.
Abdullah, a former foreign minister who won the first round of voting on April 5 by a large margin, says his campaign monitors recorded ballot box stuffing and other irregularities, prompting him to suspend his cooperation with electoral officials. The European Union also expressed concern about "highly worrying indications of potentially widespread fraud."
The U.S. State Department called for a "full and thorough review of all reasonable allegations of irregularities" to ensure Afghan confidence in the integrity of the electoral process and broad acceptance of the new Afghan president.
"Serious allegations of fraud have been raised and have yet to be adequately investigated," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.
She said more than 3 million ballots could be affected but expressed confidence the process could be completed in time to allow the inauguration of the next president to be held on Aug. 2 as scheduled.
The preliminary results had been due on July 2 but were delayed by five days while officials said they would audit ballots from 1,930 polling stations that had at least 599 votes. Nouristani said that had led to 6,474 pro-Ahmadzai votes and 4,428 in favor of Abdullah from 114 polling stations being invalidated.
Abdullah said Sunday that was insufficient and demanded the results be postponed until all fraud allegations were resolved. His campaign planned a press conference on Tuesday.
"The announcement of the results was a coup by the IEC and Ghani and Karzai against our votes," said Abdul Satar Murad, a member of Abdullah's campaign team. "And this announcement will never be accepted by us."
Many of Ahmadzai's supporters didn't wait for final results to celebrate. Scores took to the streets of Kabul and the southern city of Kandahar, playing drums and dancing after hearing the news.
Elay Ershad, a lawmaker and member of Ahmadzai's team, welcomed the announcement of the results, pointing out there were still two weeks to resolve complaints about fraud before the final results are due.
According to the election commission's official timetable, final results are due on July 22.
The impasse has threatened to undermine what the U.S. and its allies had hoped would be the country's first democratic transfer of authority after President Hamid Karzai agreed to step down after two terms as legally required.
Western officials were looking for a smooth transition to show progress ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. and allied combat troops by the end of this year. Whoever wins will inherit an impoverished country mired in insurgency and facing high unemployment and declining foreign aid.
Both candidates have promised to sign a security pact with the Obama administration that would allow nearly 10,000 American forces to remain in the country in a training capacity and to conduct counterterrorism operations. A disruption in the announcement of election results could mean another delay in finalizing that agreement, which was rebuffed by Karzai.
Ahmadzai, a former finance minister and World Bank official, also filed complaints of irregularities in the June 14 balloting but has insisted that the agreed-upon counting process be respected and said any further delays in releasing results would be unacceptable.
The results were announced after the campaign teams held hours of negotiations with electoral officials over the number of polling stations to be audited.


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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli President Shimon Peres on Saturday granted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu another two weeks to form a governing coalition, after Netanyahu failed to build a broad coalition including ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties.
In a televised address, Netanyahu told Peres that he has yet to build a coalition because some parties wish to "boycott" an entire Israeli demographic. It was a reference to the nationalist Jewish Home and centrist Yesh Atid parties, which have refused to join his coalition if it includes the ultra-Orthodox.
If Netanyahu fails to reach a government in two weeks, political newcomer Yair Lapid who heads Yesh Atid, Israel's second largest party, could be offered the chance to form the coalition, or new elections could be held.
Jewish Home and Yesh Atid are keen to end a controversial system of military draft exemptions given to ultra-Orthodox seminary students, who are allowed to study Jewish texts in lieu of military service. The two parties have been unwilling to sit in a government with ultra-Orthodox factions that don't want to see an end to the exemptions that date to the founding of the country.
But Netanyahu is keen on including ultra-Orthodox parties in his coalition because they have been loyal political partners in the past and their numbers add stability to his governing coalition.
Netanyahu said he believes the parties will come to an understanding about the draft exemptions, and that ultra-Orthodox Jewish Israelis will eventually accept them. He took a jab at the pro-settler Jewish Home party, saying that those who refused to align with specific sectors of Israeli society are acting like those around the world who wage boycotts against settlement activities.
"Who should understand this more than anyone is the settler population in Judea and Samaria, which experience boycotts on a daily basis," said Netanyahu.
He urged parties to join him to build a wide coalition that would unite the nation, saying that throughout history Jews have "undergone many tragedies because of baseless hate and brotherly strife."
Netanyahu has been struggling to form a coalition since January elections. His Likud-Yisrael Beitenu bloc won 31 seats in the 120-seat parliament, far short of the 61-seat majority he needs.
Last week, Netanyahu added his first coalition partner, former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, to serve as justice minister in his government as well as chief negotiator handling peace efforts with the Palestinians. But that appointment upset the Jewish Home party, which opposes negotiations with the Palestinians and has indicated that it does not want the dovish Livni to handle the peace process if it joins Netanyahu's coalition.
It will be virtually impossible for Netanyahu to form a government without support of the Yesh Atid and Jewish Home parties. For now, those parties are maintaining a common front, signaling that Netanyahu has to make a choice between them and the ultra-Orthodox.
Israeli analysts believe Netanyahu will, in fact, succeed in building a coalition, likely without the ultra-Orthodox.


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QUESTION: Does the effect of digoxin therapy differ in men and women with heart failure (HF) and depressed left ventricular systolic function?
Randomised {allocation concealed}*, blinded ({participants, healthcare providers,}† and data collectors), placebo controlled trial with up to 48 months of follow up.
302 clinical centres in the US and Canada.
5281 men (median age 64 y, 87% white, 30% New York Heart Association [NYHA] class ≥III) and 1519 women (median age 66 y, 81% white, 40.6% NYHA class ≥III) who had clinically confirmed HF (ie, current or past clinical symptoms or signs or radiographic evidence of pulmonary congestion) and an ejection fraction ≤45%. {Follow up was 99%.}*
2642 men and 755 women were allocated to digoxin, and 2639 men and 764 women were allocated to placebo. The initial recommended dose was based on a nomogram that accounted for age, sex, weight, and renal function (0.125–0.500 mg/d).
Main outcome measures
All cause mortality. Secondary outcome measures included death from all cardiovascular causes, death from worsening HF, hospital admission for worsening HF, and hospital admission for causes other than HF.
Main results
Analysis was by intention to treat. Results were adjusted for baseline variables. Men in the digoxin group did not differ from men in the placebo group for all cause mortality or cardiovascular death; women in the digoxin group had an increased risk of all cause mortality and cardiovascular death (table⇓). Digoxin reduced death and hospital admission caused by worsening HF in men but not women (table⇓). More men in the digoxin group than the placebo group had hospital admissions for other causes; in women, the groups did not differ (table⇓).
Digoxin led to an increased risk of all cause and cardiovascular death in women, but not in men, with heart failure and depressed left ventricular systolic function.
A systematic review of the effectiveness of digitalis glycosides in the treatment of HF in patients with normal sinus rhythm concluded that mortality did not differ between treatment and control groups, while patients treated with digitalis had a lower rate of hospital admission and clinical deterioration.1 What was missing from the studies reviewed was any exploration of possible sex differences in response to treatment.
Rathore et al addressed that gap through secondary analysis of a large data set collected by the Digitalis Investigation Group as part of a multicentre trial. Their finding that women receiving digoxin were significantly more likely to die than women who received placebo can be considered robust because the 2 groups did not differ significantly at baseline with respect to important predictors of mortality such as age or cause or severity of disease. Men, on the other hand, were not more likely to die when treated with digoxin compared with placebo. When compared with men, the women in the study were older and had greater severity of HF and greater comorbidity. Although the researchers adjusted for these differences in their analysis, the data were derived from a trial where exploration of sex differences was not planned a priori. This resulted in a disproportionate number of men in the secondary analysis, which could be considered a possible limitation.
Women already account for most deaths from HF, and these study findings indicate that the risk is increased for women taking digoxin. Unfortunately, the study was unable to test explanations for the difference. However, it is worthwhile for nurses working with women with CHF to question the need for digoxin in the treatment plan. This study also supports the need for studies that incorporate stratification for sex in their design and execution.
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Today we put Samsung's SH-B123L 12x Blu-ray disc combo drive under out usual tests. This is Samsung's second BD combo drive, after the SH-B083L model that supported 8x reading for Blu-ray discs. The new drive can play Blu-ray discs and record to CDs and DVDs. Plus, it has fast read speeds, which go all the way up to 12x for BD-ROM discs. In addition to HD picture support (1920 x 1080 pixels), the SHB123L is available with a capacity of up to 25 GB for a single-layer disc, and 50 GB for a dual-layer disc.
The SH B123L is also equipped with several technologies for smooth operation, including two lenses and two laser diodes for reading and writing data to CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
The drive does not offer the writing capabilities found on more expensive units, but its relatively low cost could be attractive to users who need a BD drive in order to watch Blu-ray movies on their computers. It retails retails for about €85~90 in online stores.
Basic features include 12x BD read speeds, reading of DVD's at 16x and CD's at 48x. In addition, the drive will burn your DVDs at 16 max and your CDs at 48x. Below you can see more details about the drive's basic features:
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The retail package of the drive includes:
The drive sports a glossy finish, and has the stylish operation LED / eject button below the tray:
The rear panel is straightforward and and has a power connector and the SATA interface:
Let's take a look at the drive's internal board. It is recommended not to open the case of your drive since that would void the warranty.
The main board is small as you can see in the picture below:
The drive uses the Mediatek ARM MT1939L SDU controller.
The drive was connected to the PC via a typical SATA interface and was identified as "DVDWBD SH-B123L " firmware version SB01:
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As coach and sports scientist Garth Fox explains, if you're a time triallist, your number one enemy is aerodynamic drag. It is always present and will always be working against your attempts to go quicker.
Your bike accounts for around 20 percent of the aerodynamic drag that you encounter, the rest is down to your shape and your frontal area – the part that hits the wind.
To a certain extent, Fox says, this means you can buy 'free speed'. Things like aero bars, aero helmets and tight clothing all contribute to better streamlining. They optimise air displacement and minimise the low pressure area formed in your wake, resulting in less drag.
An aero helmet can be a cost-effective upgrade compared to, say, an aero-tubed frame. And as there's often little to choose between aero helmets in terms of aerodynamics, it can easily come down to what's comfortable.
We recently tested a range of aero helmets in the wind tunnel and on the road, and these three models are the top scorers from that test.
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All seven helmets were tested in the R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel at the University of Southampton under the guidance of aero bike fit specialist Stephen Roche of Prestige Cycles.
Every helmet was tested in two positions – one super-low and aggressive to test how the helmet integrates with the rider, the other more upright to see how the helmet performs on its own. This lets you choose a helmet to suit your position on the bike. The rider and bike were kept constant and several runs were carried out with each helmet.
It's crucially important to note that aero helmets are highly individual in terms of drag reduction, because your body shape and position on the bike will influence the results too. What's fastest for one rider might be slowest for another, and vice versa. We've included the data (see below) because it will be of interest to many of our readers, but it should be noted that it is representative of our test rider only.
All testing was done at five degrees to better represent real-world conditions. We also tested a normal road helmet for reference. Then we rode and raced in each helmet. Weights are measured figures for our large size test samples.
Top three aero time trial helmets
Kask Bambino
- Weight: 393g
"It performed brilliantly in the wind tunnel and on the road, it feels even lighter than it is and somehow stays cool enough despite the minimal venting."
Read our full review of the Kask Bambino
Lazer Wasp
- Weight: 565g
"The striking looking Wasp was super fast in the wind tunnel in both positions. The shallow visor keeps your face cooler and gives a fantastic field of vision, but pulling it forwards to open the useful vents is tricky"
Read our full review of the Lazer Wasp
Bell Javelin
- Weight: 463g
"The Javelin performed brilliantly in the wind tunnel for a head-up position, but below average for head-down.The two front vents channel air through the shell effectively to prevent overheating."
Read our full review of the Bell Javelin
Also tested were the Rudy Project Wing-57 (2 stars), Catlike Chrono WT (2.5 stars), Louis Garneau P-09 (2 stars) and POC Tempor (2 stars). Please note that Louis Garneau has since recalled the P-09.
Data analysis
We tested a Giro Aeon road helmet for context and calculated the time saved over it by each TT helmet over 40km (25 miles).
The wattage figures given with each helmet are the power required to sustain 30mph for our control bike and rider using that helmet in each stated position. A difference of 10W at this speed equates to one second per kilometre.
CdA stands for coeffecient of drag (Cd) times frontal area (A). A lower number is better.
This data is for our test rider only and should be examined in that context. Your own results will almost certainly be different.
|CdA (Head up)
|CdA (Head down)
|Saving (head up/head down), in watts, compared to Giro Aeon
|Time saved in seconds (head up/head down) over 40km (25 miles) at 30mph, compared to Giro Aeon
|Bell Javelin
|POC Tempor
|Kask Bambino
|Lazer Wasp
|Rudy Wing Project-57
|Catlike Chrono WT
|Giro Aeon (control)
It's important to note that because air resistance increases to the square of speed, the savings at, say, 20mph are less. It takes 2.25 times the power to sustain 30mph instead of 20, so a difference of 10W at 30mph would be 4.4W at 20mph.
It's standard practice to test at 30mph because lots of aero kit is designed for top level time trialling, where that's a typical speed. It also adds resolution to the data, showing up differences more repeatably than if the testing were carried out at 20mph.
We've tested seven of the very best TT helmets on the market, so keep in mind that the performance figures are relatively close. If we included another half dozen, especially older and cheaper designs, then we expect we'd have seen a bigger spread and numbers that would have cast the likes of the LG in a less unfavourable light.
The Kask Bambino is our winner. It's super fast, versatile and light. Only the small sizing stands in its way.
If you have a big head, the excellent Lazer Wasp offers a bit more room.
And, very simply, if you can afford neither, then buy the very decent Bell Javelin.


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Posted: Tue 27 Sep 2005, 00:44
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a few questions on the Puppy files and booting
i wanted to see if i understand the Puppy file system properly.
from what i've read Puppy seems to be stored in two files one of which is the user_cram.fs file and the other the pup001 file. i'm working on a boot CD that will boot, partition and format the disks, and then, I hope, copy across the user_cram.fs file and the pup001 files to the partition, re-write the MBR record and then reboot in to a freshly built Puppy machine. i am putting this disk together like this as i need to build 10+ machines to be all the same.
i am getting the user_cram.fs file and the pup001 file from a computer I've previously built with Puppy (I ran the install to HD wizard on this machine) and i thought I'd rewrite the MBR with the CD so that it looks the same as the MBR record of the machine from which I took the user_cram.fs and the pup001 file.
do you think this work? what i expect to happen is that the CD will make the computers look and act exactly like the computer I built by using the Puppy Live CD, fdisk, and the install to HD wizard.
hope someone can help with my understanding of this.
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Posted: Tue 27 Sep 2005, 01:25
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I think you're talking about what's called cloning. If the hardware of the cloned computers is close enough to the original computer, you ought to be able to make it work.
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Posted: Tue 27 Sep 2005, 01:45
Post subject: just two files and the MBR
thanks Flash.
am i right in thinking that it is only the two files and the MBR that i need to make the same?
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Posted: Tue 27 Sep 2005, 03:53
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Well, that is one way to do it.
but I would recommend making your own custom puppy cd.
This will be easier in a couple of days, because of the new user friendlier script that
puppy will have. So if you have a couple of days wait for the new release.
Then you can create your easy puppy cd, and install the same suite of
applications and layouts and such with plopping in a cd and installing.
Yes it would be easier if you had a good lan tool to do this from
one central computer, but as of yet no a lot of puppies use that, I think???
Heaven is on the way, until then let's get the truth out!
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Posted: Tue 27 Sep 2005, 03:59
Post subject: partitions with new script
thanks for the info. i can wait a few days so this might be an option.
will the new script enable to me to automatically have the drives partitioned and formted by the CD?
p.s. if i have three partitions (one, swap, one for Puppy, and another) can I use the third partition for my Puppy data? how do i tell Puppy to keep, and read, my data from the third partition? will Puppy remember this and make all the computers I build using my custom made CD (with the new script) look and work the same?
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Posted: Tue 27 Sep 2005, 08:36
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from what i've read Puppy seems to be stored in two files one of which is the user_cram.fs file and the other the pup001 file
Almost. You forgot image.gz.
usr_cram.fs has everything in /usr
pup001 has /root (/etc is a symlink to /root/.etc, so /etc is also saved in pup001)
image.gz has everything else
When you make a change to /usr, the change is stored in /root/.usr (thus in pup001), which gets combined with usr_cram.fs to form /usr.
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Posted: Tue 27 Sep 2005, 09:52
Post subject: will the new release of puppy do this partitioning
i wonder if the new release of puppy will do partitioning etc all in one? does anyone know? if not i can keep working on my little disk. so there are three files now. hmmm. interesting. will they know about each if i set up one computer with everything working (partitioning etc) and then copy these three files and have my magic disk place them in the "same" partitions on different computers? i wonder if i am making sense?!?!? hmmm. hehe.
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Debate team remains tops in the stateUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Posted: Feb 24, 2011
Members of the UH Mānoa Debate and Forensics Society have successfully defended their Hawai'i championship status with impressive victories at the inter-varsity British Parliamentary (BP) debate tournament —which featured 28 teams from the United States, Canada and Korea—from February 19-20 at Hawai'i Pacific University.
The UH Mānoa team won the island division for the second year in a row and came in second overall in the tournament. Team captain Daniel Hugo was awarded second place in individual speaking among 56 competitors. En route to the elimination rounds, UH Mānoa debaters defeated teams from strong programs such as New York University, Northwest, Seattle, and HPU.
The A team, consisting of Hugo and Eliot St. John, was seeded after preliminary rounds and competed in a tight final, facing teams from La Verne, York University (Canada), and McNeese State. B team members Christian Gilbert and Kyle Dahlin narrowly missed the semis. And, after six rounds, the C team of Keoni Davey and Jay-me Morita made it to the semi-finals, seeded fourth overall.
The Mānoa team has been in existence for only two years, and is directed by Department of Speech Assistant Professor Robert Boller.
For Morita and Gilbert, this was the first time competing in a BP tournament. Said Morita, "I'm excited and so proud to be a part of such a talented team. I recently made the Nationals squad and can't think of a better academic pursuit than debate."
BP debate is a limited preparation format modeled upon coalition governments with four teams competing in each round. The debaters have only 15 minutes to prepare for each debate and cannot use electronic devices as aids. Over the past two years, the UH Mānoa team has competed in BP competitions from Denver to Istanbul and Botswana.
In April, the UH Mānoa team is off to the U.S. Universities Tournament (Nationals) at the University of Vermont to face top-notch U.S. debate programs such as Yale, Harvard, and Stanford. Locally, the Debate and Forensics Society is gearing up to host its third Warrior Intramural Debate Tournament on April 16 at the Mānoa campus. Teams from HPU, and Hawai'i, Windward and Leeward community colleges, are expected to participate.


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CLEAR: Choosing Life! Empowerment! Action! Results! is an evidence-based, health promotion intervention for males and females ages 16 and older living with HIV/AIDS or at high risk for HIV. CLEAR uses one-on-one cognitive-behavioral techniques to assist clients in changing their behaviors around issues like sexual risk, substance abuse, treatment adherence, stigma, disclosure and health/self-care. CLEAR enables prevention counselors to individually tailor the intervention to address the unique needs of each client.
CLEAR consists of 5 core skill sessions, 21 menu sessions, and a wrap-up session. The core skill sessions teach the essential cognitive and behavioral skills of the program. Within these core skill sessions, clients develop a personal life goal and an individual prevention plan which directs the focus and selection of subsequent menu sessions.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) guidelines on Comprehensive Risk Counseling and Services (CRCS), formerly known as Prevention Case Management (PCM), identify CLEAR as a structured intervention that may be integrated into CRCS programs.


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After a pilot study, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be suspending its Big Game Access Program that was designed to evaluate the potential of a big game leasing program in southeastern Colorado and create hunting opportunities that both benefited landowners and hunters in the area.
However, recent budgetary shortfalls have caused Colorado Parks and Wildlife to reevaluate all of its programs and as a result the decision was made to end BGAP.
"While the interest in accessing private lands for big game hunting has continued to grow, the program simply wasn't economically feasible under it's current structure," said Travis Black, Area Wildlife Manager and BGAP Coordinator.
The pilot program began in 2007 and established short-term contracts with landowners in specific game management units to open private land to public hunters for big game hunting. Participating landowners could benefit from the potential of additional income, while hunters benefited from increased hunting opportunities.
Landowners who met BGAP requirements received payment from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that ranged from $.25 per acre up to a maximum of $3 per acre.
"We appreciate all those who have participated in the program over the past seven years. Unfortunately at this time we will not be able to continue the program," said Black. "BGAP has not been self-sustaining due to the limited scope of the program, and the number of acres enrolled."
The program was initially intended to be a three year study but was extended after it received significant interest.
"We will continue to evaluate BGAP and other potential future access programs as we continue to improve our financial situation," said Black.
Landowners who participated in the program will be contacted by their local District Wildlife Manager. Anyone with questions about the program should contact the Lamar CPW Office at 719-336-6600.


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42 U.S. Code § 1962d–4 - Northeastern United States water supply
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(a) Plans for Federal construction, operation, and maintenance of reservoir system within certain river basins and conveyance and purification facilities through cooperation of Secretary of the Army and government agencies; financial participation of States
Congress hereby recognizes that assuring adequate supplies of water for the great metropolitan centers of the United States has become a problem of such magnitude that the welfare and prosperity of this country require the Federal Government to assist in the solution of water supply problems. Therefore, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, is authorized to cooperate with Federal, State, and local agencies in preparing plans in accordance with the Water Resources Planning Act [42 U.S.C. 1962 et seq.] to meet the long-range water needs of the northeastern United States. This plan may provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance by the United States of
(1) a system of major reservoirs to be located within those river basins of the northeastern United States which drain into the Chesapeake Bay, those that drain into the Atlantic Ocean north of the Chesapeake Bay, those that drain into Lake Ontario, and those that drain into the Saint Lawrence River,
(2) major conveyance facilities by which water may be exchanged between these river basins to the extent found desirable in the national interest, and
(3) major purification facilities. Such plans shall provide for appropriate financial participation by the States, political subdivisions thereof, and other local interests.
(b) Construction, operation, and maintenance of reservoirs and conveyance and purification facilities
The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall construct, operate, and maintain those reservoirs, conveyance facilities, and purification facilities, which are recommended in the plan prepared in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, and which are specifically authorized by law enacted after October 27, 1965.
(c) Reservoirs as components of river basin and water supply plans
Each reservoir included in the plan authorized by this section shall be considered as a component of a comprehensive plan for the optimum development of the river basin in which it is situated, as well as a component of the plan established in accordance with this section.
Source(Pub. L. 89–298, title I, § 101,Oct. 27, 1965, 79 Stat. 1073.)
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The Water Resources Planning Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 89–80, July 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 244, as amended, which is classified generally to this chapter (§ 1962 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1962 of this title and Tables.
Section was not enacted as a part of the Water Resources Planning Act which comprises this chapter.
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Enjoy a three-course prix-fixe menu at many of Newport's restaurants, from pub style restaurants to our ifner restaurants. Lunch will cost you $16 while dinner is $30. A nice way to try some of the fancier restaurants that you might not normally visit. The Convention and Visitor's Bureau has a web site set up where you can see the participating restuarnt and view the menus. Please click on Restaurant Week below for more information.
Restaurant Week runs from March 23, 2012 through April 1, 2012. Some places may reuqire reservations.


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Program helps detect depressed bloggers
Dark. Disease. Pain. Quicksand. Black Hole. Cancer
A new computer program can detect emotions such as depression in online blogs and text, according to research scheduled to be presented in August at an international conference on Web Intelligence held in Toronto.
The software, developed by Israeli researchers, was used to scan more than 300,000 English language blog items that were posted on mental health sites.
The program identified what it perceived to be the 100 "most depressed" and 100 "least depressed" bloggers. A panel of four clinical psychologists then reviewed the results and concluded there was a 78 percent correlation between the computer's findings and the panel's.
Older software with the same goal focuses on obvious terms such as "depression" and "suicide." This new program, called Pedesis, can pick up on subtle cues of depression by looking at person's subjective experience with depression, rather than the symptoms, said Yair Neuman, an education professor at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the study leader.
It works by harvesting the 'wisdom of crowds' on the Web, searching for metaphors used to describe various emotions, like colors. When words like "black" are combined with other terms that describe symptoms of depression, such as sleep deprivation or loneliness, the software will recognize it as "depressive" text.
The analysis wasn't limited to depression, however. The researchers used it to look at other emotions, including love and revenge. For example, the researchers tried to answer the question, 'what does revenge mean?' When they looked for patterns on the Web, they found that revenge had two dimensions: destruction (of self and others) and pleasure. "The words people use to describe revenge are much more positive than the words they use to describe 'love,' said Neuman.
The software isn't designed to replace human judgment, said Neuman. And it's not sophisticated enough to analyze intention or detect those who may be more likely to write when they're feeling sad.
But given the large number of people suffering from depression, it can be an effective screening tool, especially if combined with other technologies, such as voice recognition or new algorithms that can detect sarcasm, Neuman said.
"It has the power to screen for depression in an economical, proactive and quick way," said Neuman. "The language we use tends to shape our thoughts in a very deep sense."


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Steve Clemons is a leading exponent of the anti-Israel, anti-interventionist, hands-off Iran school that Chuck Hagel represents. He is also gay. So I decided to see how Clemons is blowing off the criticism directed at Hagel over the anti-gay remarks Hagel made some years ago at the expense of James Hormel, a nominee for an ambassadorship.
Hagel, it will be recalled, said that an "openly, aggressively gay" man should not represent the United States. Why? Because "they are representing America; they are representing our lifestyle, our values, our standards. And I think it is an inhibiting factor to be gay — openly, aggressively gay like Mr. Hormel — to do an effective job."
As expected, Clemons discounts Hagel's remarks on the theory that they were uttered years ago and that Hagel's views have changed. But there are two amusing twists to his piece.
The first is the obsequiousness of his comments about the Human Rights Campaign, a gay rights organization that has criticized Hagel. Clemons feels obliged repeatedly to praise the HRC and its president.
But second, Clemons blames the gay rights community for making "little effort to inquire about what [Hagel's] views about LGBT rights are, either of him or of gays who know him (like yours truly)." He also complains that the HRC has not invited Hagel to its dinners.
Clemons' obsequiousness is, I suppose, an attempt to soften this absurd complaint. The burden was hardly on the gay rights community periodically to check in with Hagel (or with Mr. "Yours Truly") to see if his offensive views were "evolving." If Hagel genuinely had evolved, he could have apologized at any time to James Hormel. Instead, he waited 15 years, until he was about to be nominated for high office, to apologize. No wonder Hormel was not impressed.
In a way, it's impressive that, to some extent, gay rights leaders have spoken out against Hagel. And it will be interesting to see how other practitioners of identity politics react. For example, Hagel's positions on abortion would make him a leader in the "war on women" if such a war existed. Thus far, however, feminists seem unconcerned.
Then there is the fact that Obama has now nominated white males for both Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense (plus head of the CIA). Not since the Bill Clinton years have both of these two jobs been held by pale patriarchs. Identity mongers have noticed, but don't seem too bothered.
My view is that identity politics shouldn't trump the two considerations that ought to drive the confirmation process for cabinet appointments. They are: (1) the presidential prerogative and (2) ideology that pertains to the subject matter of the cabinet post.
"Identity politics" should enter the discussion only if a nominee has demonstrated animus against a particular group such as gays or Jews. At that point, it's more about human decency than identity politics.


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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Diplomats say Southeast Asian leaders have decided to launch a human rights declaration despite last-minute calls for a postponement by critics, including Washington, who say the pact contains loopholes that can allow atrocities to continue.
Diplomats say the 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an unwieldy bloc of liberal democracies and authoritarian states, will sign a document adopting the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration on Sunday in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, where the heads of state are holding an annual summit.
The nonbinding declaration calls for an end to torture, arbitrary arrests and other rights violations that have been longtime concerns in the region.
Myanmar's top diplomat, Wunna Maung Lwin, told The Associated Press that his country welcomes the declaration and will abide by it.


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In less than one year, the federal health care law will take effect. When that happens, an estimated 1.4 million low-income, uninsured adults in California will become eligible for Medicaid. That's a huge number of people who will suddenly be eligible for health benefits and better access to health care.
"Right now, Medicaid covers children, parents, seniors and people with disabilities, but it doesn't cover adults without kids at home, even if they're penniless," explained Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access, a statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition. "The Affordable Care Act plugs that huge hole in our safety net in 2014, and it has an option for states to do that expansion early."
The option Wright mentioned is called the Low Income Health Program, and it's considered a "bridge" to health reform. The program allows counties to get a jump start at enrolling poor people in insurance, and providing them with basic health benefits. It utilizes the dollars that counties already spend on indigent care, and is supported by matching funds from the federal government.
So far, 51 of 58 counties have implemented this program. But several San Joaquin Valley counties have dragged their feet.
"The Central Valley can be described as "ground zero" for the uninsured crisis nationally," Wright said. "You have a very high uninsured rate – close to a quarter of adults are uninsured, and so there is a huge need for the expanded coverage in the Affordable Care Act."
Despite the need, Wright is not surprised that some Valley counties have not implemented this program.
"It is expected, but ironic, that the counties that have taken the most advantage are the counties with developed safety nets – public hospitals, community clinics – and the ones that are lagging behind in taking advantage of the Low Income Health Program are those with less-developed safety nets," he said.
Kern County was one of the first in the state to pilot a version of the program. San Joaquin County has implemented one, too. But Fresno County, the largest county in the region, was the first in the state to turn down the opportunity completely.
Tulare County aims to implement its version of the program in March, according to Jason Britt, Director of Human Services at the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency.
"Tulare County is looking at implementing a Low Income Health Program, primarily because we feel like it's a bridge to health care reform and it will assist us in getting our system and our community ready for Medicaid expansion to occur in 2014," Britt explained.
Tulare County's program is expected to serve an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 poor people who live at or below 75 percent of the federal poverty level. For an individual, that works out to an annual income of about $8,300. For a family of four, that's a little over $17,000 a year.
County staff working in emergency rooms and federally qualified health centers will screen people, and determine if they are eligible for the program. If they are eligible, they will choose a primary care physician, connect to a network of specialists, and gain basic health benefits.
"The Low Income Health Program offers a core services that include medical equipment and supplies, emergency medical services which may also include transportation, inpatient hospital service, laboratory services, some mental health benefits that are authorized in this program, physical therapy, podiatry, prescription medicine, orthotics… so that's really the core of the services that the LIHP offers," Britt explained.
But Britt believes the greatest benefit of the program is that it will help people develop the habit of visiting a primary care physician, instead of the emergency room. That's why he believes it's worth implementing, even if lasts just for a couple of months.
"It gets our indigent population connected with a medical home," he said. "Typically, this population that we're targeting typically only seeks services when they are needed, and so getting them connected to a medical home, getting them connected with a primary care physician, getting them the preventative medicine that they need to be healthy and productive members of society, is really the benefit we see to this program."
But Fresno County residents won't gain these benefits until the health care law takes effect next January. That's because the Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted against implementing the program in October 2011.
Their decision still frustrates Kevin Hamilton. He's the deputy chief of programs for Clinica Sierra Vista. He says that if the program had been implemented, poor people would have already gained access to health care.
"They would have been provided with access to a medical home, so they'd have a primary care provider," Hamilton said. "We could have already started seeing the reductions in emergency room visits for sore throats, headaches, colds, and the associated costs of those visits, like ambulance transportation, more missed work, and missed days of school for kids."
Hamilton is concerned that without the support of the Low Income Health Program, Fresno County won't be prepared to enroll newly eligible people into Medicaid beginning October 1st.
Sanja Kovacevic, the deputy director for the Fresno County Department of Social Services, says it might have been easier to prepare for the upcoming Medicaid expansion, if the county had created a Low Income Health Program.
"From the Social Services Department standpoint, if we did the Low Income Health Program, it would have taken a portion of the population, and already figured out the eligibility piece, and in some ways, that would have made our preparation for the Affordable Care Act easier, maybe," she said. "That's a big maybe, depending on how we did the eligibility piece."
But she's not looking back. The county faces a huge to-do list as the first day of Medicaid enrollment approaches.
"I think the biggest issue for us will just be the volume, and needing to really recognize that we'll need more staff to deal with the increase," she explained.
Wright, of Health Access, says Valley counties should seize the chance to ensure more people gain access to health insurance.
"Especially for Central Valley counties, which have such a high uninsured rate, this provides a new framework and new funds to address some longstanding issues with regard to health care, but it's only if they take advantage of those opportunities. And so what's needed is a commitment to seizing these opportunities moving forward."
Support for coverage of health comes from the California HealthCare Foundation.


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Hurricane Irma
As we continue our recovery and cleanup efforts, please visit the Emergency website for the latest information on openings and closings in Miami-Dade County.
The Miami-Dade Police Department is committed to ensuring the delivery of professional law enforcement services to residents and visitors of Miami-Dade County by enforcing the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and constitutional limitations of police authority while protecting the rights of all persons.
Body Worn Cameras
The Miami-Dade Police Department has implemented the use of Body Worn Cameras to improve police services, increase accountability for individual interactions, and enhance public safety.
BWCs help improve the high-quality public service expected of police officers and promote the sense of procedural justice that communities expect from their police departments and officers. Additionally, BWC footage enables police departments to demonstrate transparency and openness in their interactions with members of the community.
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The Miami-Dade Police Department is committed to keeping residents and visitors safe by providing a SAFE HAVEN for exchanges from online transactions to take place at any Miami-Dade police station public parking area. Read our safety tips and learn about the safe locations to conduct Internet sale transactions.
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As a citizen of Miami-Dade County you can play a vital role in combating public corruption. If you have information that you would like to report to the Public Corruption and Criminal Conspiracy Unit, please call our Tipline at 305-599-3121 or contact us via email. Reporters may remain anonymous.
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This is the index page with day-by-day trip reports and will collect all the photos when they show up.
The original solicitation letter got enough attention to go ahead, and due to plane ticket pricing and other timing issues, we settled on an August 25th departure.
We used the Collaborative album feature of PicasaWeb to mix all our photos together in chronological order:
- August 25-26: Prologue
- August 27: Chitose to Sapporo
- August 28: Sapporo
- August 29: Sapporo to Yubari
- August 30: Yubari to Furano
- August 31: Furano to Tokachidake Hot Springs
- September 1: Tokachidake Hot Springs to Biei "Potato" Hostel
- September 2: Biei "Potato" Hostel to Asahidake Hot Springs
- September 3: Asahidake Hot Springs to Biei "Tomato" Minshuku
- September 4: Biei "Tomato" Minshuku to Sounkyo Hot Springs
- September 5: Sounkyo Hot Springs to Bihoro
- September 6: Bihoro to Kotan
- September 7: Kotan to Utoro
- September 8: Utoro to Rausu
- September 9: Rausu to Teshikaga
- September 10: Teshikaga to Ashoro
- September 11: Ashoro to Shintoku "Drum Kan"
- September 12: Shintoku "Drum Kan" to Yubari Forest Youth Hostel
- September 13: Yubari Forest Youth Hostel to Lake Shikotsu "Lapland"
- September 14: Lake Shikotsu "Lapland" to Chitose Airport
- September 14-15: Epilogue
- Appendix A: Hokkaido Touring Tips and Resources
- Appendix B: Thoughts on Hokkaido Touring
- Appendix C: Essay - Why You should not tour like Me