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Reprocessing deal well before August 2010 deadline: US
Washington, Nov 26 (Inditop.com) While Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted that some "minor" problems relating to the India-US nuclear deal could be resolved in a couple of weeks, the US has expressed confidence the deal would be done well before the August 2010 deadline.
Manmohan Singh and US President Barack Obama had "discussed their mutual commitment to implementing the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative", a State Department spokesman stated Wednesday when asked about the status of an agreement on reprocessing spent nuclear fuel.
"The US and India continue to negotiate reprocessing arrangements and procedures as provided for by Article 6 (iii) of the US-India Nuclear Cooperation Agreement," he said.
"In this connection, the United States is confident that the arrangements and procedures will be concluded well in advance of the August 2010 deadline."
Under the implementing 123 agreement, the two sides have to conclude arrangements for reprocessing spent nuclear fuel at a new dedicated facility in India within one year of the start of negotiations, or August 2010.
Manmohan Singh had said earlier Wednesday that problems with the civil nuclear deal were "minor" and could be resolved in a couple of weeks.
"We have had a very good discussion at the highest levels. I have been assured by the US leadership that the US remains committed to the early implementation of the civil nuclear agreement," he told a press conference a day after his talks with Obama.
"There are minor problems with regard to the reprocessing [of the spent] fuel under the 123 agreement. I think there are no insurmountable problems. I am confident that in the next couple of weeks we can sort out issues," Manmohan Singh said.


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Last night I finished the book The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. It was kind of a beast of a book, 700 plus pages, but still nothing like her more well-known masterpiece Atlas Shrugged (which I also plan on reading this summer) which is over 1,200 pages.
I first heard about Ayn Rand when she was mentioned in a newsweek article earlier this year (which had a nonsense theory about how libertarians were to blame for the economic crisis). I found out she was apparently one of the blocks that build up the foundation of libertarian thought. So I figured it would be a good thing to read her novels. This thought was even more re-inforced when I read a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed about how they call interns and young employees "virgins" if they have not read Atlas Shrugged...
So I read The Fountainhead. What has reading this book done to me? Challenged my very notion of life. She once summed up her theory of Objectivism like this:
My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute.
It's hard to explain how she was able to transform this theory so perfectly into a work of fiction, but in "The Fountainhead" she did just that. Not only that, the book was not tied together until the final 15-20 pages where one could see exactly how this philosophy relates to every single individual and is reflected in government and collectivism.
What was most challenging about this book is the fact that I know Ayn Rand is an atheist. Before reading the novel, I was aware that Rand was writing from a standpoint that rejected religion. But I also know that there are many who are libertarians who reconcile their faith with this philosophy (Ron Paul being the most notable). The reason I feel a need to reconcile these two views is because it makes so much sense. I am a HUGE believer in the power of the individual, the importance of individual responsibility, and the fact that our nation was founded on the principle of individual freedom. I see the freedom some individuals experience when they can disregard what others think about them, but stick with their convictions. I can picture Ron Paul, the lone voice in the House of Reps for so many years standing alone in his views and convictions.
So, the question comes, how do you reconcile a Christian faith that has stressed the need for submittance to God and man with this philosophy of the individual as a hero? It really is quite the task, and I may never know.
One thing that I know for certain: reading this book and being presented with this philosophy has made me want to learn and understand more about both objectivism and Christianity.
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Fountainhead: A Challenging Philosophy
Posted by DC at 4:07 PM
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- Lexs said...
I finished reading Atlas Shrugged about a month ago - impressive work - you will enjoy. I too found it tough to deal with her atheism. I think it stems from a mis-interpretation of Scripture on her part. Keep up the good fight!
- June 30, 2009 at 4:44 PM
- DC said...
Yeah I can't wait to read it, even though I have been avoiding it by reading shorter (yet still good) other books. It will be interesting to look more deeply into her views of Christianity/Religion and the like.
- June 30, 2009 at 4:52 PM
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I'm cleaning out my watch case and I've decided to put one of my Invicta 8926 builds up for sale. Say what you will about Invicta, this is a solid watch for the price. The NH35A movement is pretty much bulletproof and very easy to operate. My only complaint post-mod was the flimsy stock bracelet so I swapped it out for a much better oyster style bracelet with solid end links. I've built what I like to call the "Notmaster" or a Yachtmaster homage for about 2% of the price.
Overall the watch is in really good shape. The watch has been removed of logos: on the side of the case, on the caseback and on the rotor. Some very light hairline scratches on the polished surfaces but barely worth noting. There are very slight marks from bracelet changes but nothing too serious (as you can see from the pictures). The Dagaz dial really looks great in the light, the sunburst effect is beautiful when viewed outside. Pair that with the polished surfaces on the case and bracelet alongside the stainless steel bezel and you'll soon realize why people lust after the real thing.There is a nick on the bezel around the 32 minute mark. I don't know if this could be brushed out to be fixed but I bought the bezel for like $30 on a certain auction site so I'm sure you could swap it out if needed. The lume on the stock hands and Dagaz dial shines pretty good - it's no Pelagos but you'll notice it after coming inside on a sunny day.
Movement: NH35A
Crystal: Mineral
Case: Stainless Steel, Brushed and Polished
Dimensions: 40mm, 20mm lug width
Caseback: Screw in, display
Crown: Screw down
Dial: Dagaz sunburst Silver
Bezel: Rotating, aftermarket Yachtmaster style bezel
Strap/Bracelet: Upgraded 20mm oyster style, Solid End Links
WR: 200m from the factorySOLD!!!!!!!!
I'm looking for $100 shipped to your door (CONUS). It cost me about $200 to build the watch so I'm certainly not looking to get my money back. I would prefer to sell it to someone who will enjoy it rather than it just sit in my watch case. Maybe you're nervous about modifying an 8926 and would like a finished product? Or maybe you want to modify an 8926 and want to start with a case that's had the logos removed and an upgraded bracelet? Maybe you've always wanted the real deal but could never justify spending so much?
I should note that I'm not a professional watchmaker, rather an amateur tinkerer, so please don't expect something along the lines of if you were to buy this from one of the many distinguished watch builders. Having said that I think this watch is very well built and has had no problems with time keeping or any other like issues. One item to note - the date turns over around 9pm instead of midnight. I don't feel like opening up the case to fix it. A local jeweler would probably do it for less than $20 or you could tackle the job yourself if you're comfortable with removing and replacing hands.
Having said all of that, I feel like this is a fair price considering the work done, the upgraded bracelet, the nicked bezel and the 3hr date difference.
The watch is currently sized to a 6.75" wrist and comes with 5 spare links.
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Abdelfattah v. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, 2015 U.S. App. LEXIS 8010 (D.C. Cir. May 15, 2015) (Brown, Circuit Judge)
Facts: Plaintiff sued the United States Department of Homeland Security and others, alleging multiple claims, including that the government's collection, maintenance and use of information about him violated the FCRA. Plaintiff, a Jordanian national, had been a roommate of a man that later became a person of interest in the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks. As a result, Plaintiff was put on the terrorist watch list and Plaintiff experienced difficulties obtaining employment authorization extensions. Plaintiff eventually submitted a Freedom of Information Act request related to his employment authorization applications. He received several hundred pages containing information about him in response, including pages indicating that he was an exact match on a terrorism lookout, may be linked to terrorist activities, and that he may be associated with an individual who was arrested for document fraud. The documents Plaintiff received also included his credit card number. Plaintiff's FCRA claim stemmed from the government's possession of personal and financial information about him, such as his previous addresses and phone numbers, social security number, driver's license number and credit card number.
- Failure to State a Claim: The district court determined that Plaintiff failed to state an FCRA claim because the government's possession of information about him was not prohibited by the FCRA.
- Consumer Report: The district court determined that the information furnished to Plaintiff did not constitute a consumer report under the FCRA because it did not bear on Plaintiff's credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics or mode of living. The appellate court recognized that the FCRA regulates the dissemination and use of consumer reports. That court clarified the definition of a consumer report under the FCRA, stating that it must be a written, oral or other communication of information by a consumer-reporting agency (CRA) bearing on a consumer's credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics or mode of living. Additionally, the information must be used or expected to be used or collected in whole or in part for one of several purposes identified in the FCRA. The appellate court found that under the FCRA, a governmental agency may obtain basic identifying information about a consumer from a CRA. The identifying information is limited to the consumer's name, address, former address, places of employment, or former places of employment. The appellate court also found that Plaintiff's possession of a major credit card of a specific type and number bears on his mode of living. It therefore reversed the district court's ruling that Plaintiff's FCRA claims failed on the first prong of the definition of "consumer report," and remanded for further proceedings.
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To most eyes, the Abu Ghraib photos offer irrefutable documentation of an inhumane horror show that needs no further contextualizing. The photos say it all. Or do they?
Errol Morris's arresting new documentary, Standard Operating Procedure , digs into the content and context of the most infamous of those photos and finds that for all the abuses perpetrated at the Iraq prison, it was photography that was ultimately deemed the crime.
In the Bush administration's preferred narrative, Lynndie England and her fellow "bad apples" were rogue military police whose hundreds of digital photos offered ample evidence of aberrant but isolated behavior. We know now that the soldiers of the 372nd MP Company were following orders from military intelligence whose own directives to "Gitmo-ize" Abu Ghraib were coming straight from the office of then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
While the Oscar-winning documentary Taxi to the Dark Side follows the administrative trail sanctioning torture, Standard Operating Procedure investigates the photos that exposed them to the world. Who took the photos, when, why, and what was just outside the frame? Morris's film argues that the photos themselves can't tell us anything for certain about Abu Ghraib because, like every photo, they were stripped of context the moment they were taken. We can tap the debatable memories of those who were there at the time, but we can't rely on those isolated still images to come anywhere close to telling us the whole truth.
Of the film's many remarkably intimate interviews (including a surprisingly frank one with England herself), Sabrina Harman's stands out. The smiley young specialist is a regular, eerie presence in several Abu Ghraib photos, always offering a cheery thumbs up to accompany the grisly scenes being staged for the camera. In one shot, she strikes a pose next to the bloody corpse of Manadel al-Jamadi, a prisoner who was beaten to death by a CIA interrogator and then thrown onto ice on the shower room floor before his body could be snuck out of the cellblock.
In the film we learn that Harman took twenty tightly cropped, gruesome shots of al-Jamadi's corpse—pictures so detailed they look like they could be the work of a forensic pathologist. Was she amassing documentation so she could report the murder, or was she collecting sick trophies to take back home? Morris excerpts letters Harman wrote to her partner in the States that clearly indicate the former. There's plenty of rationalization and self-preservation in them, but they're hardly the words of a monster.
Morris talks to four of the other seven implicated MPs (he wasn't allowed access to the two in prison, Charles Graner or Ivan Frederick) and to indignant former brigadier general Janis Karpinski; contract interrogator Tim Dugan; and Brent Pack, the special agent charged with analyzing the photos for the military. Morris's 116-minute film is distilled from 200 hours of interviews, enough research to produce a companion book with New Yorker contributor Philip Gourevitch that will be published in May and also fuel a series of thoughtful essays on his New York Times blog.
The film never feels overwhelming because, like the best of Morris's documentaries, it's a piece of cinematic detective work that uses a whole arsenal of feature filmmaking tools—3D graphics, computer animation, elaborately constructed sets built on sound stages, ghostly re-enactments, and, of course, the director's own specially designed Interrotron camera—to reconstruct events for which there are often multiple, competing narratives. Morris's weirdly seductive style of documentary filmmaking is sober Frontline journalism that's been channeled through the lens of David Fincher. The miracle is that a man as gifted as he is so regularly makes movies about subjects that matter.
If you were lucky enough to attend the advanced screening of Standard Operating Procedure Tuesday night at the Walker (Sony Pictures Classics limited it to a small group), you also got the rare treat of hearing a chatty Morris and his longtime set photographer, Nubar Alexanian, talk about the movie, photography, and why Bush should be impeached. I'd give you a recap, but as Morris reminds us, my re-enactment would hardly be adequate.
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Protect Rattlesnake Island–Protest / 10.10 Emeryville Protest Against Nady Electronicsin Emeryville, CA
Protect Sacred Places: Stop the Desecration of Rattlesnake Island Monday, October 10, 2011 (Indigenous People's Day) 6701 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA 12:00 noon Emeryville, CA –
Join us on Monday October 10th 2011, Indigenous People's Day, to demand that Bay Area millionaire businessman John Nady immediately halt his planned desecration of Rattlesnake Island. At 12 noon on October 10th, following the annual sunrise gathering on Alcatraz Island, Elem Pomo representatives and supporters will deliver a letter to millionaire developer John Nady at the Emeryville headquarters of his electronics business, urging him to stop the desecration of Rattlesnake Island. Located on the eastern end of Clear
Lake, Rattlesnake Island has been the ceremonial center of the Elem community of Southeastern Pomo Indians for thousands of years. The island was stolen from the Pomo in 1877, when it was deeded to settlers as private property in a supposed "clerical error". Ever since that time, the Elem Pomo have been fighting to regain their traditional ownership of this sacred land, which is now privately held by John Nady. With blatant disregard for the wishes of the Elem people, John Nady is attempting to build vacation homes on the island, and has already illegally installed a septic tank, and thousands of feet of roads, trails, and utility trenching. He has now strong-armed his way out of conducting the required environmental impact report and is poised to begin further construction at any moment.Join us on Monday October 10th 2011, Indigenous People's Day, to demand that Bay Area millionaire businessman John Nady immediately halt his planned desecration of
Rattlesnake Island. All are welcome, including children to come out in support of the Elem's struggle and tell Nady that from the Bay Area to Lake County, people will stand up in opposition to the desecration of this sacred site.
Supporters are also encouraged to join a growing boycott of Nady Electronics products.
For press statements, please contact:Jim Brown- Phone: 707-998-3526Email: jbrowneagle @ gmail.com (take out spaces)Batsulwin Brown- Phone: 707-349-2412Email: bbrown @ big-valley.net (take out spaces)Facebook invitation link:https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=271713549516482


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Among thousands and thousand of themes, it is hard to choose which one to use. At the very start of your site, you might get stuck making decisions. Will you use a free theme or will you buy one? Which colors to use? Create a one-page or a standard site with a menu? Questions will continue to rise with every step you take. But that's a good thing – it will mean you want to make the best out of your site.
Two days ago, we showed you some of the most popular free WordPress themes you can easily download from the repository. Free themes are great; you can install one in literally several seconds (depending on your Internet speed), and you can start customizing one right away. But as you can already guess, free themes are very simple, and they won't have everything you wanted. You'll find yourself losing quite an amount of time customizing that free theme. Even if you're an experienced developer, sometimes a premium WordPress is a must-have.
Yes, you will have to pay for a premium theme, but you will get what you pay for. Premium themes are designed by professionals, they will have the entire lists of features, you can expect numberless customization options, and you will have the help from a developer. Where you may lose hours to code something for yourself, support team should be able to help you in a matter of minutes. But before buying a premium WordPress theme, you should take care of several things.
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The first thing for most of us to check will be, of course, the price. You should know that there are dozens of marketplaces where you can buy premium themes. That means that you get to choose different themes for different prices. You will know your budget limit and it will be easy to find the affordable one, but take note that not all marketplaces deal with prices the same way. Some themes will have fixed prices, while the other ones will be paid for per month/year. Usually, those paid annually will be bundles of themes and plugins so don't rush. At first glance, it might seem that a theme is much more expensive than the other one, but you might be actually getting a whole bundle where you get to use tens if not even hundred of themes from a specific developer.
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:19 pm
Walt Disney revealed its next 10 animated projects on Monday, including new films in the successful Toy Story and Cars franchises.
Taking its schedule to 2012, Disney will unleash a wide array of visual babysitters films ranging from Toy Story 3 and Cars 2 to fairy tales and animal hero tales -- most produced in digital 3-D.
"We're excited to be pushing the boundaries of 3-D and computer technology to tell our stories in the best possible way," said John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.
The first of the 3-D crop will be Bolt, a tale that follows a dog who thinks he has superpowers. The pooch-centric film is set for a November 26 release and features the voices of John Travolta and tween royalty Miley Cyrus.
Next in line is Up, the story of a 78-year-old adventurer and his young sidekick, set for a May 29, 2009 release.
Disney will then re-release the first two Toy Story films in digital 3-D, with Toy Story released on October 2, 2009 and Toy Story 2 on February 12, 2010. The original films will set up the highly anticipated release of Toy Story 3 -- featuring the original cast -- due for a June 18, 2010 launch.
Classic fairy tale Rapunzel will get the Disney treatment in time for Christmas 2010, followed by Newt, set for a summer 2011 release.
If you're planning that far ahead, The Bear and the Bow -- a fairy tale set in mythic Scotland -- drops for Christmas 2011 and features the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson.
The film Cars 2 is set to summer 2012 box office season.
Finally, Disney's big Christmas 2012 release will be an adaptation of Sci-Fi mastermind Phillip K. Dick's "King of the Elves" short story.
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Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:28 am
In a gala adorned with Hollywood stars, The Walt Disney Co. wowed an industry crowd Wednesday in a showcase of its upcoming films that included a sequel to its 1982 sci-fi flick "Tron" and a "Lone Ranger" remake with Johnny Depp as Tonto.
The daylong presentation at the Kodak Theatre, home of the Oscars, delivered repeated surprises as actors emerged onstage to tout animated 3-D movies, live-action thrillers and comedies with animal co-stars ranging from guinea pigs and chihuahuas to humpback whales.
Jim Carrey, starring in his first Disney film, a 3-D motion capture remake of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," summed up the chaos of his performance, in which he plays seven characters including Ebenezer Scrooge.
"It's pretty much just a party and everyone's invited," he said.
Commenting on Disney's lengthy rollout, which included a full screening of the animated dog-hero movie "Bolt," Carrey told out-of-town guests, "You can go back home and say these saddle sores came from Hollywood."
Among other casting announcements, Disney said Oprah Winfrey will be the voice of the character of Eudora in the hand-drawn animated movie set in New Orleans, "The Princess and the Frog."
Depp, who received top billing for the role of Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, will also play the Mad Hatter in a Tim Burton remake of "Alice in Wonderland."
"Believe me, any time this guy wears a funny hat, it's good news for Disney," Cook said.
A brief snippet from "Tron 2" featured a louder, crisper and more thrilling bike race and a cameo of an older Jeff Bridges, who starred in the original version.
Miley Cyrus, star of an eponymous movie and television show, performed a live song from "Hannah Montana: The Movie"; Robin Williams and John Travolta, stars of the upcoming "Old Dogs," yucked it up on stage; George Lopez appeared to promote "Beverly Hills Chihuahua"; and Dwayne Johnson was on hand to tout "Race to Witch Mountain."
The Pixar and Disney animation studios' chief creative officer, John Lasseter, also broke the news that "Cars 2," the sequel to the blockbuster he directed for Pixar Animation Studios, would be released in the summer of 2011, a year earlier than once planned.
Along with a wide-ranging slate of films starring Sandra Bullock ("The Proposal"), Tim Allen ("Wild Hogs 2"), and Zac Efron ("High School Musical 3: Senior Year"), Cook boasted Disney would release five 3-D movies next year, more than any other studio.
Cook fired a barb at former Disney studios chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg, now chief executive of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., ribbing: "I read that even Jeffrey Katzenberg may release his first 3-D movie next year," in reference to "Monsters vs. Aliens."
The company also previewed films from its labels Touchstone and Miramax, the latter of which produced the 2007 Oscar winners "No Country for Old Men," and "There Will Be Blood."
The most promising Miramax release, set for release in December, was "Doubt," starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman in a dark tale about a nun's fight against a priest who she suspects of sexually abusing a black student.
The presentation ended with a surprise appearance by actor Johhny Depp, outfitted as Jack Sparrow, walking onstage to the tune of "The William Tell Overture," the "Lone Ranger" theme, promoting yet another new role of his, the sidekick Tonto in the upcoming movie version of the classic TV series.
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Subject: Disney to release 5 films via Imax
Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:58 pm
The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it agreed to deliver five movies via IMAX theaters beginning with the 3-D movie "A Christmas Carol," starring Jim Carrey, in November 2009.
Future films may also include those made by director Tim Burton and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the studio said.
Imax Corp. is in the midst of rolling out digital projection technology at its large-screen theaters and the Disney slate takes advantage of that.
As of September, Imax had 320 theaters worldwide and aims to have up to 50 converted to digital technology by the end of the year.
Imax said last week that its screens averaged $27,000 in revenue over the opening weekend of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.'s "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," which opened Nov. 7.
That was much higher than the $15,559 average per theater the film did overall that weekend, according to tracking firm Media By Numbers LLC.
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OP15. Immunosuppressive co-treatment with adalimumab (ADA) may be more effective than ADA monotherapy for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease (CD)
C. Reenaers1, E. Louis1, J. Belaiche1, S. Keshav2, S. Travis2
1CHU Sart Tilman, Gastroenterology unit, Liege, Belgium; 2John Radcliffe Hospital, Gastroenterology unit, Oxford, United Kingdom
Background: There is clear benefit of combination therapy for infliximab (IFX) with immunosuppressive drugs (IS), whether commenced together, or later, but no data are available for ADA. The aim was to assess whether IS combotherapy (CoT) was more effective than monotherapy for Crohn's disease (CD) patients treated with ADA, using the semester approach.
Methods: Retrospective study of patients with CD (n = 181) treated for at least one year with ADA in Oxford, UK or Liege, Belgium. Treatment periods were divided into 6 month semesters and the treatment failure compared between semesters with or without CoT (thiopurines or methotrexate). ADA failure was defined as dose modification during therapy, drug modification, perineal complications, or surgery for active CD.
Results: 569 semesters were studied in 181 patients (Oxford n = 98, Liege 83), including 147 semesters in 45 patients having received CoT during the first semester. More patients in Oxford received CoT than Liege (OR: 4.82, p < 0.0001) and fewer females (OR 0.50, p = 0.01). When considering only patients on CoT during the first semester, treatment failures were less frequent in semesters with IS (20%) compared to semesters without IS (80%; OR 0.30, p = 0.02). This protective effect of the CoT was maintained over time (p = 0.01). When considering all the patients, CoT in the first semester was associated with a lower frequency of treatment failures (34% vs 66%, OR 0.69, p = 0.046) in univariate analysis but not in multivariate analysis. CoT later after induction of ADA was not associated with treatment failures. Female gender (OR 1.68, p = 0.01), previous surgery (OR 1.89, p = 0.001) and active perianal disease (OR 1.57, p = 0.02) were risk factors of failure on multivariate analysis. Although failures were less common in Oxford (OR 0.52, p = 0.001), more failures in Oxford had surgery (OR 8.85, p = 0.001) or perianal complications (OR 3.33, p = 0.01) and fewer had ADA weekly (OR 0.24, p = 0.0003) on multivariate analysis. The overall number of operations and perianal complications did not differ between CoT and ADA monotherapy. Thiopurines appeared more effective than methotrexate for preventing failure (OR 0.35, p = 0.03). The probablility of failure did not increase over the semesters (p = 0.86).
Conclusions: When it was given during the first semester, CoT with ADA in CD was associated with fewer semesters with treatment failures (essentially the need for dose escalation or treatment modification, but not the rate of surgery or perianal complications).


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Chapter 5: Inspirations
05:14:09:09 - 05:15:13:09
Lisa: Who were your inspirations in either life or your work?
Jim: Of course, uh, my, uh, inspiration was my family and, uh, certainly my father initially and, uh, and, uh, then, uh, Lowell, my brother and, uh, particular my mother, she was, uh, just a dynamic, uh, person, charming. Lowell was, uh, was just such, such an extraordinary person. He made us all happy and he was happy and he was fulfilled. Uh, my mother was fulfilled. We were all fulfilled and, uh, uh, felt that, uh, we had, uh, life was, had, had meaning, uh, for us, and, uh, and we had to, uh, work together to achieve these objectives that we had set out for our family and also for, uh, the larger community.
05:16:29:10 - 05:17:20:20
Lisa: When did you first feel like an advocate?
Jim: Well, I never, uh, felt I wore a big sign on myself, uh, advocate in chief. Uh, I never felt that I had that sign around my neck, uh, but I think I realized early on that, uh, this was going to be my way a life. This was going to be a major, uh, definition for my life and, uh, that, uh, this would, uh, provide me with the kind of meaning, uh, that is necessary for many people. I felt that this was a plan that was set for me. For my life.


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With a population of more than 560,000, Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, known for plentiful Native American craft shops throughout. Other major attractions include the New Mexico State Fair Grounds, the Albuquerque Biological Park, the Sandia Peak Tramway, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
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Gallium arsenide (GaAs) has led to the development of electro-optical devices such as light-emitting diodes and semiconductor lasers. Several reports point to pulmonary exposure to GaAs dust as a potential occupational health hazard. In vivo pulmonary toxicity, immuno toxicity and effects on porphyrin metabolism have been demons trated in animals exposed to GaAs.A rapid decrease in the magnetic field after magnetization of the thorax of animals intratracheally instilled with magnetic particles has been noted and designated as "relaxation". This phenomenon indicates a rapid decrease of remanent magnetic field following magnetization of the lungs due to random rotation of phagocytosed iron oxide particles in macrophages. In the first part of study, delayd relaxation and clearance of iron oxide were observed in rabbits exposed to GaAs.In the latter part of study, alveolar macrophages adhered to glass in the bottom of wells were exposed to iron oxide 60mug with or without GaAs20mug/ml in culture medium. Rapid relaxation was observed in the sample of GaAs free medium, whereas relaxation for the specimen with GaAs was delayd. GaAs impaired relaxation dose-dependently. Since addition of Ga_2O_3 into the medium did not affect relaxation, arsenic is considered affecting relaxation.LDH release from cells, classical test for cellular toxicity, also indicated toxic effect of GaAs on macrophages. Transmission electron micros copy revealed alterations of cell membrane, organelles and nucleus in macrophages exposed to GaAs.In vivo cellular magnetometry appears applicable to evaluate toxicity of chemical substance on phagocytic cells.
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Old World Aviaries
Scott Echols, DVM, Diplomat ABVP (Avian)
Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital
4601 S. Lamar/ Suite 103
Austin, TX 78745
Many of our pet birds have originated from different parts of the world. Pet birds account for several hundred of the approximately 8,900 currently known avian species. Each species of bird responds to infectious (bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungal) and non-infectious (toxic, nutritional, metabolic, behavioral) disease processes differently. As a natural adaptation to the wild, most of our pet birds are masters at hiding illness. This adaptation is protective, as obviously sick animals become easy targets for predators. Because our goal is to make sure that all pets live safely in the proper environment, we recommend several basic preventative health care measures. These measures are intended to limit the spread of infectious diseases between birds and prevent or manage non-infectious diseases with your individual pet. Each health care measure is briefly discussed below.
Pet birds should be obtained from experienced aviculturists or pet stores that specialize in avian species. Some birds may also come from households that can no longer care for their pet, adoption agencies or from county animal services. Regardless of the source, it should be evident that the provider is knowledgeable with birds and provides a health guarantee stating that me bird may be returned if found to be unhealthy by a qualified avian veterinarian. Most health guarantees are valid for a reasonable amount of time after purchase. Because of the high bird traffic flow and potential for infectious disease, we recommend against purchasing birds at a bird mart.
All new birds should be quarantined regardless of the source or apparent physical condition. Again, pet birds are masters at hiding illness. This means that a bird may harbor, shed and subsequently spread an infectious agent and not show any obvious signs. We recommend quarantining your new bird, in a separate room or building, from other pet avian species for at least 60 days. You should interact with your new pet bird but wash thoroughly after handling. During the 60-day quarantine, have your new bird examined, screened for infectious and non-infectious diseases and monitor for abnormalities such as changes in appearance and behavior.
After obtaining your bird from a good source, have your new pet examined by
a qualified avian veterinarian. A new bird examination consists of a thorough
history, physical evaluation and weight. At this time, laboratory diagnostics
such as droppings evaluation, complete blood count, plasma biochemistries, bacterial
cultures and infectious disease screening {Chlamydophilia psittaci, psittacine
beak and feather disease virus, polyoma virus) may be collected. Because of
the diversity of birds kept as pets, differing species may require different
and specific diagnostics. Experienced avian veterinarians and their staff also
provide dietary and behavioral counseling for your pet bird during this initial
Just as is true with other family animals, all pet birds should be examined annually. A thorough history and physical examination are conducted on all birds. Screening diagnostics are tailored to meet the needs of the individual pet bird species and its current health status. Although infectious organisms commonly threaten the health of established pet birds, non-infectious diseases, such as malnutrition and behavioral disorders, are the most frequently encountered problems at annual examinations. The annual examination is intended to identify subclinical disease before it manifests as an obvious problem in your pet bird.
Because of the unique avian anatomy and physiology, medical and surgical techniques are quite different in birds, especially when compared to companion mammals, reptiles and fish. Our hospital and staff are equipped to care for most species of birds. We offer a full range of surgical expertise in endoscopy, microsurgery, electrosurgery, ramporthodontics and orthopedics in addition to standard surgical practice. In some cases, we may refer you and your pet bird to an experienced colleague to offer additional treatment options. Complete necropsy and pathology services are also available. Our goal is to provide the best care possible to your pet bird.
In Summary, when purchasing a new bird
Due to the highly variable diets of birds in the wild and the lack of nutritional requirement studies concerning most avian species, only general feeding guidelines can be offered for companion birds. Even most of the nutritional studies and guidelines established for poultry are only designed to sustain a bird for a short period of time. Pet birds need a lifelong nutritional plan. With time and continued nutritional research, it is likely that we will modify our feeding recommendations for your pet bird.
For most psittacines (parrots or "hookbills"), we recommend a diet consisting of 50%-70% commercial avian pellets and the remaining 30%-50% being fresh leafy greens (collard, turnip and mustard greens, kale, etc), deeply colored vegetables (squash, peppers, carrots, etc), legumes (beans and peas) and a small amount of fruit. Use common nutritional sense when offering supplemental or table foods. If the food you offer is not good for you (chocolate, caffeine containing drinks, fried foods, candy, etc), it is probably not good for your bird. Although harmless to many avian species, avocado has been specifically implicated in the death of many smaller birds and should not be offered. Birds will preferentially choose high fat and high calorie items (like seeds) over other foods (pellets). As long as the diet is balanced (as suggested above), seeds can be offered as a smaller portion of the diet.
Again, since we do not know the nutritional requirements for most avian species, we do not recommend feeding any one food item. In other words, all pellet diets are not ideal, just as is true with all seed diets. In fact, certain color variety psittacines (noted in cockatiels, lovebirds, budgerigars and parrotlets) may be sensitive to diets containing predominately pellets. For color variety (non-standard feather coloring) psittacines, we recommend feeding no more than 50% pellets with the remaining 50% vegetables and a small amount of fruit as described above. As a side note, budgerigars tend to avoid high water content items (most fruits) but will typically learn to eat apples, grapes and/or kiwi. Again, seed may be offered as a smaller portion of die diet.
Non-psittacine species have entirely different nutritional requirements. Consult with your avian veterinarian to better determine the appropriate diet for your pet bird.
The following is a simple plan for converting a bird's diet from predominately seed ("seed junkie") to a more balanced formulation ("health conscious"). With this plan, there should only be one food bowl where all food is mixed together. Obviously, fruits and vegetables will speed the spoiling process, and the food bowl should be cleaned at least once a day. Once your pet bird is eating a balanced diet, different bowls may be used to hold separate food items (pellets in one container and fruits/vegetables in another). "Good Food" is either the diet recommended above or one specifically designed by your veterinarian in case your bird has different nutritional needs. Unless directed by your veterinarian, diet changes should not be performed on ill birds. Prior to diet conversion, a qualified avian veterinarian should physically examine your bird to determine if a diet conversion is safe.
The best way to monitor eating is by the production of droppings. If food is going in, it should eventually be coming out! It is common for birds to throw out or even crack and test new foods without actually ingesting anything. This may give the illusion that is bird is eating. Again, monitor the droppings for normal production (number and size).
In this ideal plan, the diet conversion takes about 6 weeks. Some birds may adapt sooner or take longer than suggested above. Although it may not be easy, most birds (even those who have eaten seeds for years) will convert to a good diet in 1-3 months--be persistent. Remember that the goal is lifelong nutrition!
Dishes are best made from sturdy non-toxic materials (such as stainless steel) that are easy to clean and disinfect every day. Position the dishes up off the bottom of the cage so that they are easily accessible and will not be accidentally soiled with droppings. Also, the dishes should not be too deep or food will be wasted.
Birds love to play and explore, and being cooped up in a cage all day can be a boring and frustrating experience. The best toys are made of natural materials such as rope, wood or paper. Toys made of synthetic materials such as nylon fibers, plastic, rubber or wire should not be able to be destroyed. Make sure all toys are large enough not to be swallowed. Toys may include ladders, rope, swings, mirrors, bells, hanging toys, pieces of wood to chew on or rawhide chew toys. Although most companies strive to provide safe toys, there are no quality controls or regulations. Great care must be taken to ensure the toys you purchase are free of potential dangers. Be mindful of snaps, clasps, bell clappers, open chain links, removable parts, easily broken parts, glass or extraneous loose fibers that may be chewed or swallowed or that the bird could become entangled in. Glass mirrors are not suitable for large birds since they are easily broken. Polished stainless steel mirrors may be more appropriate. Experiment with toys and find out what your bird enjoys the most. You may wish to have an assortment of toys that can be rotated. Some birds may appear frightened of new items in their environment. These toys should be introduced slowly to allow the bird to become accustomed to their presence. All toys should be periodically washed and disinfected.
Remember to rinse well with fresh water.
Good ventilation is important to a bird's health. Drafts are okay for birds and cause no harm. Placing a bird directly in the path of an air conditioning or heating vent for prolonged periods could cause discomfort or death due to hypothermia or hyperthermia.
If you can smell it, then consider it unsafe for your bird. Birds need a well ventilated place free from toxic aerosols. Cigarette/cigar/pipe smoke, cooking fumes, carbon monoxide, volatile cleaning products, paints, glues, fingernail polish, varnishes, fireplace fumes, scented candles, dirty household air ducts, etc. may cause respiratory problems. Teflon can release a toxic fume if it is overheated, and though it doesn't cause us any apparent harm it can kill a bird instantly. Watch for Teflon in items such as cookware with a non-stick surface, self-cleaning ovens, toasters, cookie sheets, heat lamps, irons, blow dryers and space heaters. What we need to remember is that birds are much more efficient in their use of oxygen than we are. A bird uses up to 90% of the air it takes in as opposed to the 30% used by humans. This is why birds were used in mines. If the bird died, the minors still had time to get out alive.
Birds are very sensitive to varying changes in daylight. The number of hours of light vs. dark in a 24 -hour period affect what is called diurnal rhythm. Diurnal rhythms precipitate hormonal changes that affect nest building, courtship displays, egg laying, etc. They also effect daily activity schedules. It is recommended that we keep either the same lighting schedule daily or mimic the amount of sunlight outside. For example, do not turn the on the light one day at 7 a.m. and off at 6 p.m. and then the next day turn on the light at 8 a.m. and off at 11:30 p.m. If the bird is in an artificially lighted room, cover the cage at sunset. Changes in diurnal rhythm are hard on the bird's hormonal system. The best system would be to have them in a room with windows and no artificial lights so that the diurnal patterns are set by seasonal daylight changes.
Generally speaking, it is unwise to house a bird in the kitchen as there are many potential hazards. Teflon as described above is a priority concern. Hot stove elements, open pots of hot soups or sauces and even a sink full of water are all potential dangers. All cleaning products present possible hazards including oven cleaners.
Open toilet bowls and full sinks or bathtubs are possible perils to a bird. Most pet birds do not swim well and excessively hot water may severely burn a bird. There are often dangerous cleaning products in a bathroom as well. Various drugs that are kept around most households are potential dangers to your bird. Keep these products locked up and away from your bird.
Whether hot or cold, oil and feathers do not mix. Do not use oil or grease based medicines on a bird unless specifically prescribed by an avian veterinarian. Oils will mat down feathers, decrease their insulation qualities and make a bird susceptible to chills (hypothermia) leading to other health problems. Examples of products to avoid include Vaseline, mineral oil, oil based ointments or salves such as Neosporin7 (including some sold in pet stores), cooking oils, cod liver oil and certainly motor oils.
Cats, dogs and ferrets can be a potential danger to your bird. These animals have a natural hunting instinct and your bird may become the victim. Never leave these animals together unattended. In general, smaller birds are at greater risk, but why take chances with any bird? When present, wild animals, such as raccoons, birds of prey (hawks, flacons, owls) and feral cats, may opportunistically attack pet birds. Because of these and other concerns, birds should be closely monitored when allowed outdoors.
Birds may not initially master the concept of glass or mirrors. To the bird, there is nothing solid there. No barriers are perceived. Curtains, shades, blinds or some object in front of these surfaces will provide some objectivity for the bird.
Any open container of water should be considered a danger zone. If the bird should fly into it, it may drown.
Birds generally seem to enjoy a certain amount of commotion and may become vocal and playfully excited by vacuuming, the sound of an electric razor or the normal activities of people about the house. Excessively loud noise from televisions, stereos, construction or even appliances such as vacuum cleaners or food processors may cause undue stress to some birds. Remember the bird is captive in your home and cannot freely escape these sounds. Exposure to noise should be limited to the bird' s normal waking hours.
Many plants pose a hazard to birds. Before exposing your bird to a house plant, ensure that it is nontoxic.
Never allow a bird to fly while a fan of any sort (including a ceiling fan) is running. The bird may not see the blades while they are in motion.
Birds love to chew and the soft, rubbery, chewable coating of electrical cords may be a very enticing play toy for your bird. Due to the potential danger of electrocution, facial burns and even a serious fire hazard, electrical cords must be hidden away or unplugged.
Even if the bird' s wings are clipped, all windows and doors are kept closed all the time. Once a bird escapes and is sitting at the top of a neighbor's tree, even the friendliest bird may have a difficult time finding reason to come home. Do not take chances.
If lead is around, your bird will find it! Lead is commonly found in many places around the house. Examples include curtain weights, solder on cages or plumbing, older paints, batteries, pellets from air rifles, Tiffany lamps, stained glass windows and sun catchers, some costume jewelry and zipper teeth. Lead is soft, fun to chew on and easily swallowed.
Although frequently discussed, zinc toxicity is less common. Zinc toxicity most commonly results from exposure to galvanized metal (mesh, cage wiring, nails, staples), household products (zinc oxide, zinc undecylenate [Desenex cream], zinc pyrithione shampoos) and some paints and fertilizers. Larger birds may ingest pennies minted since 1993, which contain 96% zinc.
Most pet bird toys are considered safe for you bird. It is important that you check all toys for loose clasps, removable or chewable parts and sharp edges before offering them to a bird. All synthetic toys (plastic, metal, rubber, etc.) should be sturdy so that a bird cannot chip or break off pieces that can potentially be swallowed.
As is true with most wild animals, birds hide signs of illness until advanced disease is present, in the wild, this behavior is protective and keeps birds from being picked out as easy targets by predators. In captivity, this means that bird owners should be aware of subtle changes that suggest something is wrong with their pet before significant disease ensues. When abnormalities in your bird's behavior, appearance, vocalization or the droppings are noticed, a qualified avian veterinarian should examine your pet.
Birds often give vague clues when sick. Although some signs can be associated with specific disorders, most abnormalities are linked to multiple diseases in birds. The following list is generalized and is intended to help you recognize when your pet bird may be showing abnormal behavior.
As a general rule you should only get another if you want another bird. You, as an owner, must accept the responsibility of caring for, feeding, and loving additional pets in your home. There are certain species that may become more involved with each other and therefore develop less of an interactive relationship with you and your family.
If you feel your bird is lonely or bored you should first consider providing more pet-safe toys and entertainment for the bird, or you may end up with two bored, lonely birds. Teaching pet birds how to play by themselves is an important part of a bird's development and is emphasized during behavioral consultation.
There are approximately 8,900 species of birds that interact and respond to infectious disease differently. All new birds need to be checked by a veterinarian for infectious and non-infectious diseases. A physical examination includes a record of the current weight, physical examination, lab tests, and a behavioral evaluation.
The new bird should be quarantined in a separate room within the house for a minimum of 60 days. A new bird can have a relatively unknown history and may be carrying an infectious disease that other birds may catch. Some people have experienced great tragedies by unknowingly introducing a sick bird without a quarantine period, only to have their birds fall ill. Any evidence of ill health should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian immediately.
After a quarantine period, place the two cages in the same room. Gradually move the cages closer to each other. Eventually, under strict supervision, the two birds may be introduced together while monitoring for bullying or fighting and other behavioral interactions. Remember the original pet has someone intruding on his/her territory. This may lead to certain challenges. Only the birds can decide who is the boss, and they will establish the pecking order. You should just be there to make sure the decision making process is not destructive!
You will find out. There is no way to be certain they will like each other as they are all individuals. It is a good idea to obtain birds from a closed aviary where they were well socialized to people and other animals before introducing them to each other. Generally, most birds will accept the presence of another bird with a gradual introduction.
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Oracle vs Google
As we all know Google is using Java API for the development of Android OS. So, Oracle sued Google for using java API library. However the legal battle is going on in between Google and oracle for using java API in Android since six years. This battle is going to resume in April once again. Oracle now demands 9.3 Billion Dollar from Google. This was started in 2012, when Oracle sued Google for copyright violation. At first Google won the dispute. However the last year the US Supreme Court declined to hear Google's case and resent it to the lower courts for retrial.
Google vs Oracle's retrial is scheduled on April 27th 2016. In this Oracle vs Google battle, Oracle has claimed that Google, despite Java's GPL open license, had copied the internal structure of some of the language's APIs. Those language's APIs were not covered by the GPL. Now, the judge will have to look at how the APIs were used and if a fair use case applies in this scenario. In the previous hearing Google won the dispute, but retrial is going to happen in 27th April, where Oracle demanded 9.3 Billion Dollar as a damage done by Google.


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Flash Briefing Skill Certification Checklist
Prior to submitting your content skill for certification make sure that its content, associated images, URLs, and descriptions meet Amazon's policy, content and and security guidelines. In addition, you should thoroughly test your skill's functionality. This checklist will help ensure that your content skill will pass the certification process.
- Policy Guidelines
- Content Guidelines
- Security Guidelines
- Format Guidelines
- Functional Tests
- Next Steps
Policy Guidelines
The policy guidelines help maintain a trusted experience for customers from a variety of ages and personal backgrounds. Adherence to these guidelines protects copyrights and guards the privacy and security of Alexa users.
Make sure you are not violating copyrights
- Check that all content is original and either owned by you/your company or that you/your company have rights to distribute the content.
Make sure all aspects of your content skill meet the Alexa policy guidelines. For example, check the following for compliance:
- Skill name, image, and descriptions
- Feed content
- URL destination pages
Content Guidelines
A content skill is intended to give a customer a quick overview of news and content that is important to them. Because of this, your skill must comply with Amazon's content guidelines.
- Make sure that your content skill or any of its feeds does not emulate an audio book experience.
- Make sure that your content skill or any of its feeds does not emulate a music streaming service.
Security Guidelines
Customer trust is important to us. To protect customer data, your skill must meet Amazon's security requirements.
- Make sure you are using HTTPS where required. URLs for content links must be HTTPS, however it is recommended that all URLs provided with your skill are HTTPS.
- If you have provided a URL for a privacy policy and/or terms of use page, make sure the page content loads when the URL is visited, that the page does not redirect to another site, contain malware or viruses, or cause a download to initiate.
- If you have provided a URL to display in the Alexa app when a feed plays or is read, make sure the page content loads when the URL is visited, that the page does not redirect to another site, contain malware or viruses, or cause a download to initiate.
Format Guidelines
Each feed you provide with your skill must be provided as properly formatted JSON or XML/RSS. For format details, see the Flash Briefing Skill API Feed Reference. In addition, prior to submitting your skill for certification, check for the following common formatting mistakes:
- Make sure that your text-to-speech content does not contain any special characters such as HTML, XML, SSML tags or nonstandard punctuation.
- Ensure all required item elements such as date and unique ID are present.
- Ensure the date entries for your feed items accurately reflect the date of the content. Older items maybe be ignored by Alexa.
- Make sure your JSON or XML is formatted properly with the correct opening and closing brackets and no extra characters.
- For audio feeds, make sure the URL for the feed audio is HTTPS.
Functional Tests
Skills that operate as expected are important to us. You need to perform functional tests of your content skill to ensure that the descriptions display in the Alexa app and accurately describe the skill and its feeds. In addition, you need to make sure that when enabled, the feed is read or played as expected.
In the developer console
- Play the skill's error message by using the arrow button in the developer console. Make sure the error message is understandable and accurately refers to this content skill.
- Listen to the preamble you provided for each feed by using the arrow button. Make sure the preamble is understandable, starts with "in" or "from", is free from errors, and correctly identifies the feed.
In the Alexa app
On your mobile device, fire tablet or on the web at http://alexa.amazon.com:
View your skill in the list of skills:
- Read the name of the skill. Make sure it does not contain errors and reflects the purpose of the skill.
- Read the short description. Make sure it is in the same language that your skill targets, does not contain errors, and accurately describes the content provided by the skill.
Select your skill and read its full description
- Make sure the full description is in the same language your skill targets, does not contain errors, and accurately describes the content provided by the skill.
- Make sure the full description includes a list of all the feeds that your skill offers.
- Make sure the full description identifies the default feed for your skill.
Enable the skill and each feed and ask Alexa for your flash briefing.
- Ensure that you hear the correct preamble for the feed, and that the feed content is then played or read by Alexa in the same language the skill targets. Note that older items may not be played or read by Alexa.
- View the home card for the feed as it plays. Verify that the content displayed in the home card is related to the feed content that is playing.
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- If your feed contains multiple items, ask for the next and previous items in the skill language to make sure that Alexa moves between items as expected. Ensure the audio for each audio clip is a similar loudness to Alexa's voice. See Audio Content Requirements for more details.
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2012-2013 Seminar Schedule
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The 3rd Annual Sackler Scholars Symposium will be held on Thursday, June 6. This year, two current Scholars will present their recent research findings. Jacob McPherson (Perlmutter/ Bohringer labs) will talk on "Targeted, activity-dependent spinal stimulation for motor rehabilitation following spinal … Continue reading
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Your March 21 editorial "SEANC sorry: Leaders of the State Employees Association of N.C. offer a belated apology" reminded me of all the email messages I've received from SEANC denying the accusations. I have been a member of the SEANC for many years and sometimes contribute to SEANC in addition to the membership fee. If I'd known that eyebrow waxing was going on with my contributions, I would have saved that money for myself.
An apology is not enough. I agree the SEANC president should have been gone from his post weeks, ago, along with all members of SEANC's executive committee. It is not too late.
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Falling in love is one of the greatest feelings you will ever experience. It is a high that cannot be matched by any other relationship or substance. Falling in love is like being on top of a roller coaster with that stomach knotting fear of the drop in front of you, and then the fire burning climax you feel throughout the descend.
Caution though: it is easy to be thrown off track by what your friends, family, or society has told you is best for your future. At the end of the day, only you really know yourself. If you think you have found Mr. Right, we have ten reasons he is the one for you.
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It does not matter what you are doing, if it is with him, you will always have a good time. From a simple walk in the park to a weeklong vacation, there is never a dull moment. With friends, family, or just the two of you he is always the same enjoyable person.
2. He brings out the best in you.
He has shown you a side of yourself that you never knew existed. That side of you is brave, courageous, and absolutely beautiful. Your friends and family notice your glow every time you are around them. He makes you want to work every day towards the best version of you.
3. He puts in effort.
Complacency is not a thing for him. He takes time out of his busy day to remind you that you are a priority for him. Whether it is a good morning text or a surprise date night, you do not go one day without knowing you are on his mind. Even if it is a casual night out at your favorite pub, he always knows when you need it.
4. He respects your differences.
He loves your independence. Your priorities may sometimes be different and your needs may sometimes be different. He understands that. He does not criticize you or put you down for your differences. You get to be you, and he gets to be him.
5. He believes in you.
He believes that you are capable of climbing the highest mountains and swimming through the deepest seas. He believes in your soul, and you heart. Those are two things he loves most about you. He wants you to go out and conquer the world. He will be right by your side.
6. Your imperfections are perfect to him.
He does not expect you to be one hundred all of the time. He loves you for your flaws because those make you who you are. His favorite time to see you is first thing in the morning with messy hair and no makeup on because he is the only one who gets to see that side of you.
7. He is willing to sacrifice for your dreams.
This relationship is not about one of you being more important than the other. He loves your ambition so when you express your goals he supports you in going after them. He is willing to take a back seat or compromise where needed in order for you to achieve your dreams.
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You connect with him in a way that makes you come alive. Even just the touch of his hand on your leg sends sparks throughout your body. It is as if your body is a maze and he is the only person who knows the right path. The feeling of his body gives you a high, a taste so good, you never want to live without it.
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When you speak, he listens to hear you, not to respond. Your voice is important to him. He understands that when you bring up your feelings, you have them for a reason. He may sometimes feel differently, but you always walk away knowing your feelings have been heard.
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At the end of the day, all that matters is you. Before friends, family, or anyone else you know that he always has your back. Even if he does not necessarily agree with you, he still stands by your side. You can have your worst day and he will still be there holding your hand.
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Elwha River Dam Removal Already Affecting the Landscape
The presence of salmon returning to the Elwha river has had an amazing effect on a variety of marine life in the area!
The Glines Canyon Dam on the Elwha River in northwestern Washing State was disassembled during the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. The monumental project was initiated in 2011 with the goal of removing the dam and restoring the natural river system back to the fish and wildlife that used the river for thousands of years prior to the dams construction.
Marine biologist, Anne Shaffer has been working on the Elwha river system since the 1990's and has focused most of her efforts on what is referred to as the "nearshore environment" This area is said to include deltas and estuary systems near the mouths of rivers as well as seagrass beds. Her testimony of the areas new found revival is simply, jaw dropping!
Her findings clearly state that salmon are now beginning to use the river system again after almost 100 years of being exiled from their natural habitat. Amazingly, in addition to the salmon, other marine life has been making a profound comeback due to the mere presence of the salmon in the river.
Shaffer states that they found new species coming to the area within weeks of the dam removal. According to her findings the number of young Chinook salmon are on the rise. Other native fish like coho salmon, chum salmon, bull trout, and steelhead have all seen a significant spike in numbers. Amazingly, for the first time in many years, a small fish known as an eulachon has once again been seen in abundance in the river.
Apart from the obvious benefits to the fish populations other areas of marine life have seen improvement as well. Crabs, clams, and especially birds have all been thriving due to the new found sediment flowing out the mouth of the river. This has helped provide much needed nesting habitat for shore birds and gulls living in the area.
These ripple effects that have take place through this ecosystem due to the dams removal and the return of the free swimming salmon is very similar to the ripple effects that were seen after the protection and revival of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. It is very important to understand that each animal in an ecosystem plays a specific role. If even one is removed or severely threatened then it can have a drastic impact on that particular area.
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The programme commenced with a lively orchestra followed by the lamp lighting. Rhythmic beats of the invocation dance set off the tone for the event followed by a melodious choir. Director Principal Mr. U.S. Verma extended a warm and hearty welcome to the Chief Guest and the august gathering and appreciated the services rendered by Dr. Qureshi towards the society. He also motivated the Students' Council to uphold the dignity of their office with utmost zeal and sincerity. The flag ceremony was conducted wherein the outgoing members of the students' council proudly handed over their charge to the new office bearers. The students' council was sworn in by the chief guest. The newly elected students' council took the oath of duty and were decorated with their respective sashes, badges and certificates. This was indeed a moment of pride for the school and the parents who were there to witness this wonderful ceremony.
A play 'The Trial Scene' from The Merchant of Venice was enacted by the students highlighting the significance of justice, wisdom and mercy. The programme culminated with the Song of Celebration. The Chief Guest was mighty impressed by the entire ceremony and praised the school, staff and the students for their spirited efforts. He emphasized on the importance of cultural richness along with education.
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There are few tales I remember from my Uncle Scott's growing up. Family said his people were from Appalachia.They might have been, but during my childhood Uncle Scott was from Ocala--tall trees and neighborhood roads without curbs. He once told my cousin and I how to get rid of warts. I wish I could remember the recipe complete. It was something involving a strand of hair and moonlight. Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell brought Appalachia to mind, but it is not set in Appalachia, it's set in the Ozarks of Arkansas. I'm not familiar with the Ozarks. Robert Flanders makes the Appalachia to Ozark comparison in OzarksWatch, but what I liked about the piece was this line: "The difference between town and country is this: In town others do for you. In the country you do for yourself." That is true of the Dolly's in Winter's Bone's hollows.
These Ozarks are not the superstitious, moonlight back woods of my uncle's stories, but the raw struggles of mountain folks in need: poverty, hunger, going without. It is a place where families do for themselves, shooting squirrels or other small game for the stew pot is but one example. Crime is big business. Ree Dolly's father cooks meth and has disappeared. She's been taking care of her younger brothers and her mom, since her mother has all but lost her mind. The law tells Ree that if her father doesn't show for his court appearance she will lose the house he put up for bail money. So begins Ree's quest to find her father. Bleak and cold, Winter's Bone showcases a side of humanity that hurts: themselves, each other, their families. Winter's Bone is a stark and brutal tale of a strong girl's struggles to make it out. How will she survive?
How does this sound to you? Sea plane into the Canadian wilderness, canoes, camping , no electronics, a month on the water. Heavenly. Effervescent, Nina de Gramont's Every little Thing in the World soaks readers in the pine-scented wilderness of Canada and story.When Sydney Biggs receives a month in Camp Bell from her as her punishment for going awry at home she too looks on it as a gift. As she should, pregnant and privledged, Sydney needs to figure out what to do. She's lied to her mother, been caught drinking, experimented with sex and ended her junior year pregnant. She and best-friend, Natalia, have it all figured out. Natalia will snitch the money Syd needs for an abortion. But is that what she really wants? Before she can decide both girls are busted in Natalia's mother's Cadillac at a kegger. Sydney's mom has had enough. She ships Sydney off to live with her father and new family for the summer.
Her weeks at Camp Bell canoeing ancient trails across a Canadian lake give her space and time to find herself and figure out what comes next. The narrative echoes with wilderness. Sydney and 8 campers strike out with meager supplies, tents and the little gear each canoe will hold. She feels her strength coming back with each day's portage. Will she be strong enough to save herself or her friendship with Natalia? The characters sparkle as their oars dip into deep lake waters. A quick read, if you enjoy the outdoors or reading about teens in trouble, this is the book for you.