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If the Southern Great Barrier Reef was a marathon, Bundaberg would be the starting line. But there's only one pace required to explore the region's beaches, fringing coral reefs and islands, and that's slow and steady.
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Undergrads get taste of graduate student life
This summer college student Christine Ho is getting a taste of what it's like to study for a Ph.D. at a major research university like Princeton.
Ho, who is going to be a senior at the University of Texas-Austin this fall, is spending nine weeks at Princeton researching the role of women in post-colonial Algeria. She meets once a week with Princeton professor Simon Gikandi, an expert in the culture and literature of Africa, to discuss the reading she has done and talk about the direction in which her research is heading.
"Simon takes whatever I'm interested in and gives me 17 new leads," said Ho. "I'm gaining a lot of insight into the independent study aspect of graduate school."
Ho is one of 14 students participating in the Princeton Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, which matches each student with a faculty mentor to provide guidance for a major summer research project. The goal of the program is to help students who have a serious interest in pursuing a Ph.D. get prepared for graduate school by plunging them into intense independent research and offering lectures and seminars on other aspects of graduate school. Undergraduates who are underrepresented minorities, who are from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds or who are from liberal arts colleges are especially encouraged to apply.
"We are providing research training and information about graduate school to a group of students -- many minorities and many from institutions that don't have research opportunities -- to give those students an opportunity to build skills, learn about graduate school and become better acquainted with Princeton," said David Redman, associate dean for academic affairs in the Graduate School, which sponsors the program.
Students get practice presenting their research to others when they travel together to the Leadership Alliance Symposium, a consortium of student summer research programs held in Stamford, Conn., at the end of July. The students also attend workshops on the graduate school application process and financial aid. Two Princeton graduate students, Jennifer Johnson and Curtis Huttenhower, serve as mentors, leading discussions about choosing research topics and research methods.
Associate professor Mona Singh is working with Elijah Lowe, a computer science major at Morehouse College, on a computational biology project that would create a program to predict which portions of a protein sequence are important for its function. Princeton graduate student Tony Capra also is working with Lowe on the project.
"I'm a big fan of summer research programs for undergraduates," Singh said. "They are a terrific way to expose students to research, and to show them what a life in academia and research might be like. I took part in one of these programs myself -- a program for women and minorities at AT&T Bell Labs -- and it heavily influenced my decision to go to graduate school."
For his part, Lowe said the program has broadened his horizons. "I am increasing my knowledge base in the area of biology so that I can use it, along with my programming skills, to create applications that will aid biologists," Lowe said. "This is very useful because experiments are so expensive and time consuming."
Participating in the program for the last two years has been rewarding for Gikandi. "I have been amazed by the intelligence and imagination of the young scholars I have been privileged to work with in the program," he said. "Christine's capacity to raise important questions is unusual for an undergraduate student. Working with her has forced me to rethink a whole set of questions that I thought were settled in my mind, and this is what makes this program thrilling for both mentors and mentees."
Ho has found living and studying at Princeton has given her a window into graduate student life. "This is something you can't read about or look up on a website," she said. "It's something you can only experience for yourself."

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Attenborough family in charity plea
Lord Attenborough's family have asked fans who want to pay tribute to the Oscar winner to make a donation to the care home where he spent his final years.
They said a memorial service for t he actor and director, who died on August 24, aged 90, was being planned for " later this year" with details to " be announced accordingly".
A spokeswoman for the family said: " Lord Attenborough's funeral will be a strictly private family funeral.
"The family have asked for no flowers but, if people wish, charitable donations can be made to Denville Hall, the care home where Lord Attenborough spent his final years."
He moved to the rest home for retired actors, in Northwood, north-west London, in 2008 and his widow still lives there.
News of his death sparked tributes from p oliticians, Hollywood stars and industry leaders.
Bafta described its former president as a "titan of British cinema" who set an example of "industry, skill and compassion" that business would do well to live up to.
Career highlights included Brighton Rock, where he played the psychopathic criminal Pinkie, the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park and Gandhi which he directed and which won eight Oscars including the best director award.
Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg said: ''Dickie Attenborough was passionate about everything in his life - family, friends, country and career.
''He made a gift to the world with his emotional epic Gandhi and he was the perfect ringmaster to bring the dinosaurs back to life as John Hammond in Jurassic Park."
Star of Gandhi Sir Ben Kingsley said he had grown to love the director, who had worked tirelessly to bring the Indian leader's story to the big screen.
''He placed in me an absolute trust and in turn I placed an absolute trust in him and grew to love him,'' said Sir Ben.
''I along with millions of others whom he touched through his life and work will miss him dearly.''


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Today marks two months since Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines. After the storm, World Vision communicator Annila Harris visited survivors and met sponsored child Apple, whose family is benefiting from World Vision relief supplies. The way this little girl cared for her baby sister, Roalyn, taught Annila that even when a disaster takes away almost everything, the most important thing in life is still family.
Looking up at the clear blue sky, it was hard to picture the pouring rain and surging winds on the day that Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines. Walking toward the safe space created by World Vision for mothers and children, I gave myself a reality check, looking down at the broken houses around me, a testament to Typhoon Haiyan's fury.
An ivory tent peeping above the community center told me I had arrived at my destination. It was a sight of hope for the pregnant women and lactating mothers who brought their bundles of joy there. Inside, infants lying on soft blankets with their mothers fanning them to sleep and babies grasping colorful toys were a refreshing sight, given the turmoil of the recent storm.
This safe space focused on providing mothers with breastfeeding support after the disaster. It was a place where pregnant and lactating mothers could connect with each other and share experiences. Many came to use the space as a safe area to nurture and care for their children after the typhoon.
I listened intently as they shared their perspectives.
"Breastfeeding is important for the health of my child. Having such spaces helps," said Conchita, mother of an 11-month-old. "My house got damaged. I don't have privacy there for breastfeeding. I have privacy here. I didn't know there are so many women who have the same issues. Now I can talk to them and relate with them."
Grinning, expectant mother Jessa said, "If such places were not there I would be lost because this is my first baby. What they tell us here is important for me and will help me care for my baby."
Something about doting mothers cuddling their little ones provided a calm assurance that redemption was not far away.
While photographing magical baby moments, I stumbled upon an adorable little girl. Clutching several toys, she beamed with smiles and joy. Running in to position her wandering sister properly before the camera, the girl said, "Her name is Roalyn. She is my younger sister, and my name is Apple."
"What do you think of this space?" I asked.
"Children like to play here and it is safe." Apple caressed her sister's forehead, gently pushing back her hair, wanting Roalyn to look perfect for the photo.
Roalyn stared at the camera, striking a pose with her elder sister. The baby shoot had gathered the attention of other mothers. "Apple is a sponsored child," one mother tells me.
In order to understand the repercussions this family was facing after the deadly disaster, I knew I would have to visit their home. Eager to share more of her story, Apple introduced me to her mother, who stood in line to receive breastfeeding kits being distributed at the safe space.
The next day, I ventured into the interior parts of the barangay (village) in search of Apple's home.
At a community washing area, I spotted Apple rinsing her shoes. "After the typhoon, we wash our clothes here. It is a temporary arrangement," says a local resident. Springing up, Apple heads to the pump to wash her soapy hands. "Come with me, I will take you to my house," she says.
Baby Roalyn and their mother, Susana, were doing the "putting the baby to sleep" dance.
Sitting outside her patched house, Apple narrates her experience of the typhoon. "When the typhoon came, there was rain and thunder. It was very cold. I cried but my mother hugged me. We ran to a safe house. When the storm went back, I came out. My house was damaged. All my clothes were wet and dirty."
Lifting her head, she glanced away, then said, "I saw sadness." Those three words cut like a knife. They were profound, candidly describing what a child saw.
The typhoon had robbed the family blind, but was unsuccessful in stealing Apple's fighter spirit.
"The relief goods given by World Vision have helped us a lot." In the same breath, she says, "But now we need a new home. Our house is damaged."
Taking charge from her mother, Apple slowly cuddles little Roalyn. Carefully laying her sister into the cradle, Apple watches Roalyn like a hawk, as tiny Roalyn plays with the orange scarf.
"I love my sister," Apple affirms. "I am happy that my family is safe."
Sensing a heart of gratitude, I was deeply moved by Apple's bird's-eye view of the situation forcefully placed before her by the typhoon. Apple had taught me about what matters the most in life: family.
Crawling back to a new sense of normalcy, the only thing Apple truly desires now is a house to call home.
Read another article about World Vision's safe spaces for mothers and young children in areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan — and learn more about our continuing emergency response to the disaster.
Sponsor a child like Apple in the Philippines today. Your personal investment will help a child and his or her family to get back on their feet after disasters like Typhoon Haiyan, providing basics like clean water, nutritious food, safe shelter, healthcare, access to education, and more!


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|Father Jonathan Wallis, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Fort Worth, speaks to the children at the 5th Grade Vocation Mass. (Photo by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen/NTC)
Victoria Villalobos had never met a religious sister before. The Diocesan Fifth Grade Vocation Day, observed March 26 at Holy Family Church, provided an opportunity.
"It was interesting learning about the nuns and sisters and what they do daily and all the jobs they have," said the student from St. Maria Goretti School in Arlington who heard several speakers talk about their lives before and after entering the convent.
And what was her impression of the women who wear distinctive habits and dedicate their lives to God and his Church?
"I liked them," she said enthusiastically. "They were nice. They care for each other and other people, and I think that's great."
Giving Catholic school fifth-graders the chance to meet priests, seminarians, and women religious in a casual setting is the idea behind the annual event. The Offices of Vocations and Catholic Schools sponsor the day-long program hoping it will encourage young people to start thinking about the future — particularly service to God and his Church.
"It offers a dedicated time for the students to ask God what He wants them to do with their lives," explains Father Jonathan Wallis, diocesan director of Vocations. "Fifth grade is an especially important year as the students are transitioning from elementary school into the upper grades. This is a perfect time for them to listen to the call of Jesus Christ to follow him."
Fifth grade may seem a little young to begin contemplating future careers and commitments, but research indicates there are three pivotal times in a young person's development when life-altering decisions are made. Known as the 11-3-3 model, these critical stages are age 11, the third year in high school and the third year in college.
After celebrating Mass with Fr. Wallis, students enjoyed a question and answer session with the priest, then divided into small groups to hear the personal stories of people committed to religious life. Longtime participant Sister Kay-Jo Evelo, SHSp, said the conversation gives youngsters an accurate picture of what being a sister or priest is really like.
"It lets them know we weren't nuns as babies. We grew up just like they are doing, but God gave us a special call in a special way," she explained. "They ask some interesting questions. One girl wanted to know if I had ever been kissed."
A member of the San Antonio-based Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate for 57 years, Sr. Kay-Jo tells the young audience her vocation "was truly a call from God."
"This is where the seed is planted," the St. Rita teacher said, referring to events like Vocation Day. "We let them know that even if they're not thinking about God, He's still calling."
Children also heard presentations from (right to left) Sisters Kay-Jo Evelo, SHSp; Yolanda Cruz, SSMN; Franceca Bui, OP; Catherine Ye Tran, OP; and Rosalyn Nguyen, CSFN.
Students also heard presentations from Father James Wilcox, Father James Flynn, Transitional Deacon Gary Picou, Sister Yolanda Cruz, SSMN, Sister Francesca Bui, OP, Sister Catherine Yen Tran, OP and Sister Rosalyn Nguyen, CSFN.
During his homily, and later while answering questions, Fr. Wallis asked the 450 fifth-graders seated inside the church to consider what God wants them to do with their lives.
"Jesus Christ is calling each and every one of you to a vocation. Maybe He wants you to get married, or become a priest, sister, or single person," he explained. "Jesus knows you and is calling you to something great and important."
Every person has goals and desires, he told the youngsters. As a 10-year-old, Fr. Wallis wanted to become a lawyer, marry, and have children.
"But sometimes Jesus asks us to follow Him and that's at the heart of every single vocation," the speaker added. "Jesus may ask you to sacrifice what you thought your life was going to be to follow Him."
In closing, Fr. Wallis advised his impressionable listeners to turn to Jesus for guidance and answers. In a world that tells people they can have everything, the true road to happiness is through sacrifice and service.
"Jesus will take us down that road," he assured. "Begin asking God what He wants you to do. Ask Him how you can serve Him and your neighbor each and every day of your life."
For Jacob Schacter, a student at Notre Dame School in Wichita Falls, the word "vocation" was new to his vocabulary.
"I know now it's something God and Jesus is calling you to do," he said. "It got me thinking."
Victoria Villalobos had never met a religious sister before. The Diocesan Fifth Grade Vocation Day, observed March 26 at Holy Family Church, provided an opportunity. "It was interesting learning about the nuns and sisters and what they do daily and all the jobs they have," said the student from St. Maria Goretti School in Arlington who heard several speakers talk about their lives before and after entering the convent.


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is a huge technology firm that is slipping its hand into any cookie
jar it thinks may hold a profit. The company already rules the
internet search and advertising market and is on track to rule the
smartphone OS market as well.Part of the success of Google's
Android mobile operating system, which is growing
faster than any other smartphone OS, is its open source
nature. As a result, the software is offered for free to phone
makers. Reuters reports
that Oracle
has sued Google over the Android operating system. The suit
centers on alleged patent infringement by Google.Oracle
claims that Google infringed on patents and copyrights it holds
relating to Java. Oracle purchased the rights to Java when it gobbled
up Sun Microsystems for $5.6 billion in 2009. The suit was filed in
federal court in California yesterday and the main claim in the suit
is that Google knowingly and directly infringed on Oracle patents and
copyright.Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who earlier this
week condemned
HP's board for firing personal friend Mark Hurd, says
that Java is a key asset for Oracle and that the software is used in
all manner of products.IP litigator Edward Reines told
Reuters, "Sun's corporate philosophy was obviously very
different from Oracle's in terms of enforcing the Java patents."San
Jose Mercury News cites
Al Hilwa from research firm IDC saying, "At the end of the day,
it [the suit] could mean a fair amount of money." Hilwa
points out that it is likely that Oracle and Google have been
negotiating for months on licensing terms and the suit is a tactic by
Oracle to press the issue.Hilwa continued saying, "Java
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Nike drivers are among the most advanced and innovative drivers on the market today. Since their introduction of the STR8-FIT hosel, Nike Golf has continued to push adjustable club technology forward, allowing golfers to adjust loft, face, and lie angles. They were also the first company to bring a cavity-back driver to market in their Covert driver. And with two of the world's best golfers on staff, it's clear that they're cooking up something good over at The Oven (Nike's R&D facility).
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GM finally resolved its battery quandary, announcing at the North American International Auto Show this week that it was selecting Korean battery maker LG Chem's batteries for the first generation of Chevy Volt. The decision puts to rest months of uncertainty between LG Chem and its competitor for the contract, a team of A123Systems Inc. of Massachusetts and German auto supplier Continental (formerly part of Siemens). LG Chem is teamed with its Troy, MI-based subsidiary, Compact Power, which helped design the cells.
While the cells will be produced overseas, the Volt's battery packs will be assembled in Michigan. The batteries will likely be produced in a retooled midsize facility. As automotive assembly tooling is not very applicable to manufacturing the packs, they will likely need a freshly tooled line. The tooling cost to GM to achieve a volume of hundreds of thousands of packs could be $1B USD or more, according to a conversation DailyTech had with GM representatives.
GM's representatives said the decision to pick LG Chem over A123 was simple business, and that GM will continue to support A123's growth and development, calling the company a key business partner. According to these representatives, the key reason why A123 was not selected was the company's inability to hit mass-production scales by GM's 2010 launch date for the Chevy Volt.
Bob Lutz, GM's vocal vice chairman, stated, "A123 is still sort of a startup, they're still ramping up, and A123 has been specializing mostly in ...cylindrical cells, which are good with power tools and stuff. What we need here is prismatic, which is flat cells. And LG Chem is just farther along."
He continues, "And this is one of the things why we say, if we're serious about the electrification of the automobile, as part of the national energy policy we do need government support for advanced battery development, which of course Japan has... LG Chem has massive support from the Korean government in terms of a whole research campus was paid for by the Korean government because Korea recognizes that advanced battery technology is a key component of the country's competitiveness."
Prabhakar Patil, Compact Power's CEO, had no harsh words for his company's competitor, stating, "It's a business decision. Some people try to make it into an emotional issue but it really isn't. It's driven by the volume. The bigger question is actually infrastructure. The labor content in the cell is relatively low. So as a result, there is flexibility. But in order to make that kind of an investment, not only for LG Chem but for suppliers for materials, etcetera, that's a significant level of investment and therefore you need to have enough of a business proposition, sustainable business, and of course infrastructure."
He comments that the U.S. currently does not have the infrastructure necessary to support internal cell production, but is moving toward such a manufacturing base. He comments, "That's something that is evolving and I have to give state of Michigan a lot of credit for what they are trying to do to support that. That's something we continue to evaluate and when the time is right we are open."
Competitor A123 currently manufactures its lithium ion battery cells in China, but it has applied for federal grant money to build a plant in southeast Michigan. It hopes that bringing its production to the U.S. and building a large capacity will help it win a next generation Chevy Volt battery contract.
Ultimately, much of the jobs resulting from GM's final battery plan will be created in the U.S. as one of the most intensive parts of manufacturing battery stacks, is assembling cells, their cooling equipment, and other necessary equipment together into a finished product.


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It's odd to hear the Microsoft juggernaut describe itself as the David to anyone's Goliath. Yet that is exactly what Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said to BBC News.
Ballmer was interviewed by BBC News and talked openly about Microsoft, the economy, and the firms search goals. Speaking on internet advertising Ballmer said, "Do I wish we'd started the investment in search a few years earlier? Yes. We may be the David up against Goliath but we're working on it."
According to Ballmer, the big concern for Microsoft is the lead that Google has built in the online advertising market. Microsoft still plans to challenge Google in the advertising and search arenas, even after the much ballyhooed and publicized failed talks of purchasing Yahoo.
Ballmer sounded more like the Microsoft most are used to when speaking about rival Smartphone operating systems. He stated, "You've got to remember Android is version one....and it looks like version one. They've got one handset maker, we've got 55. They're available through one operator, we've got 175."
Ballmer maintains that Microsoft will hold other mobile operating systems at bay and remarked that open-source is not the most attractive solution to phone manufacturers. The open source operating system Ballmer was referring to was Google's recently released Android OS.
Google has said that it went open source with its OS to allow phone makers and mobile carriers to change Android to their needs. Google is much more interested in opening new advertising mediums on Internet enabled mobile phones than charging phone makers for using Android.
When asked about the maligned Vista operating system Ballmer said, "With their Windows PCs people have what I would call a love/hate relationship. There are things they'd like us to do better but if you asked them if they loved what they're able to do with their PC, I think they'd say 'Yes'."
Ballmer says that Vista has been Microsoft's most popular operating system to date.
Speaking about the economy in the U.S., Ballmer stated, "I don't think there's any confusion in Washington that they need to make smart choices to help the US economy." Ballmer warned that the poor economy could impact technology spending.
Many of the largest computer makers including Dell have already announced that the slow economy led to the inability to meet Wall Street profit projections. HP still maintains that it will be able to hit projections for the quarter. Retail stalwart Best Buy was also unable to meet projections for the quarter. When the computer market that relies on Windows products for the vast majority of their computers sees slowing sales, it makes sense that Microsoft would see sales lag as well.
One could see slowing sales of Microsoft's Vista operating system on the back of slowing overall PC sales as a reason Microsoft recently relaxed the requirements for using Windows XP on netbook computers. The netbook segment is surging thanks to the lower average cost for a netbook compared to a traditional notebook. Many netbook computers run Windows XP and expanding the amount of systems that can use XP would be a benefit to Microsoft in a sluggish economy.


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One of the most important components of a notebook is its battery, which is what allows users to roam and work without cords. In 2006 and 2007 massive battery, recalls were issued after several defective notebook batteries caught on fire.
Sony issued another battery recall this week that covers about 100,000 batteries across the world. In the U.S. 35,000, batteries are covered in the recall and an additional 65,000 batteries are under the recall abroad.
The batteries were manufactured by Sony Energy Devices Corporation of Japan. The reason cited for the recall is that the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard. According to Sony, there have been 19 reports to date of the batteries overheating and 17 of the reports included flames/fire. Ten of the 17 with flames/fire included minor property damage and out of the 19 known incidents, two consumers received minor burns
HP is by far the most affected by the battery recalls with 32,000 of the 35,000 U.S. batteries in use in HP systems. Notebook models using the batteries in question include the HP Pavilion dv1000, dv8000, and zd8000. Specific HP battery models include those with a bar code label starting with A0, L0, L1, and GC.
Toshiba has about 3,000 affected batteries that were used in its Satellite A70/75, P30/35, M30X/M35X, M50/M55 notebooks. The batteries also found their way into the Tecra A3, A5, and S2 systems. Dell has about 150 notebooks in the recall with the Dell OU091 battery that was used in the Latitude 110L, Inspiron 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, and 5160 notebooks.
HP systems in question were sold from December 2004 to June 2006. Toshiba systems were sold from April 2005 to October 2005. Dell systems were sold from November 2004 to November 2005. Sony says that users of notebooks with batteries covered in the recall should immediately remove the batteries from the notebook and contact the PC manufacturer for further instructions.
In the recalls of a few years back, Sony had 9.6 million batteries affected.


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"Gasol has been thrown out there for weeks, most notably in a potential deal to Toronto for Bargnani and Calderon, each of whom fills definite holes in the L.A. roster -- a stretch four and a legit point who could spell or replace Steve Nash. But despite a lot of smoke, there doesn't appear to be any fire, at least at the moment.
The Lakers, according to league sources, remain adamant that they want to see Gasol and Nash together and healthy before making any final judgments on whether to move Gasol and the $37.2 million left on his contract extension. They believe that Gasol, while not being a classic stretch four, can work in D'Antoni's system. For their part, D'Antoni and his players think the same thing (see above).
According to the invaluable Mark Deeks at Sham Sports, Gasol also has a 15 percent trade kicker on the remainder of his deal. Normally, that would mean a team would have to cough up an extra 15 percent of the remaining amount of the contract to the player in order to do a trade. But, as Deeks pointed out to me Monday afternoon, trade kickers cannot push a player's salary above the maximum salary allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Players with 10 or more years of experience, such as Gasol, have a maximum salary allowed this season of $19,136,250, or 35 percent of this season's $58.044 million salary cap. Gasol's salary this season is already $18.7 million this season. So if he were to be traded, his trade kicker would only be allowed to get him up to the $19.136 million max, but not higher. So he wouldn't get the full 15 percent kicker.
The Raptors, sources say, are leery of taking a flier on yet another international player, despite Gasol's obvious and longstanding talents. GM Bryan Colangelo has gone this route before, remember -- signing Jorge Garbajosa, drafting Bargnani, signing Hedo Turkoglu -- and even though Gasol would fit in with just about any team, including, most assuredly, the 7-19 Raptors, Toronto isn't ready to pull the trigger.
Besides, Bargnani's torn elbow is expected to keep him out another month, making a deal for him unlikely until he returns. The same goes for Calderon; with starter Kyle Lowry (torn triceps) out for a while, the Raptors have to keep Calderon, in the final year of his contract, around. (He also has a trade kicker, 10 percent.)
But if a Lakers deal for Bargnani isn't in the cards, league sources are convinced the Raptors will eventually move him somewhere. "Bryan is going to move him, no doubt," a rival GM said Sunday evening.
Colangelo said Sunday that he was not under the gun to win this season from the team's new owners, even though the Raptors got Lowry from Houston this summer -- after an unsuccessful courtship of Steve Nash -- precisely because they wanted to jump-start their team's performance this season, feeling a legit point guard would help the likes of DeMar DeRozan and rookie center Jonas Valanciunas.
"We're not going to bow to pressure," Colangelo said. "That pressure is obviously something that's important to all of us, because we play a game that's based on pressure. Hopefully we respond to the pressure. We're not going to make any quick, rash moves."
(If Calderon is dealt, my guess is it won't be for Gasol, or for any player, but to a team that can send Toronto a pick back and create a huge $15.6 million trade exception for the Raptors.)"
- DA from NBA.com


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A knee sprain is the stretching or tearing of ligaments that support the knee. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones to each other.
Knee sprains may be caused by:
- Forced twisting of the knee
- Stopping suddenly while running
- Shifting your weight while running or skiing
- Landing awkwardly after jumping
- Blow to the outer or inner side of the knee
- Blow to the front of the knee while the knee is bent and the foot is firmly planted on the ground
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of developing a knee sprain include:
- Playing sports
- Poor coordination
- Poor balance
- Inadequate flexibility and strength in muscles and ligaments
- Loose joints
Symptoms include:
- Pain in the knee
- Swelling, redness, warmth, or bruising around the knee
- Decreased range of motion in the knee
- Inability to stand on the affected leg
- Tenderness where the injured ligament attaches to a bone in the knee
- Swelling within the knee
You will be asked about your symptoms and how the injury occurred. The knee will be checked to see how stable the joint is and how severe the pain is.
Images may be taken of your bodily structures. This can be done with:
A minimally invasive procedure may be done to look inside of your knee. This can be done with arthroscopy .
Knee sprains are graded according to their severity. The injury is considered more severe if more ligaments are involved.
Grade 1
- Stretching and micro-tearing of ligament tissue
Grade 2
- Partial tearing of ligament tissue
- Mild instability of the joint when tested
Grade 3
- Severe or complete tearing of ligament tissue
- Significant instability of the joint
Treatment includes:
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
The RICE method may help reduce discomfort and swelling:
- Rest—Avoid putting any pressure on your knee by not walking on that leg.
- Ice—Apply ice or a cold pack to the knee to reduce pain and swelling.
- Compression—Wrap your knee in an elastic bandageto limit swelling and provide support.
- Elevation—Keep the injured knee raised above the level of your heart. This will help drain fluid and reduce swelling.
Over-the-counter pain medication or topical pain medications in the form of creams or patches can be applied to the skin to reduce discomfort.
Knee Support
A brace may keep the knee from moving. Crutches may also be used with the brace. A brace may be needed when returning to sports. It may need to be custom made to support your knee rather than keep it from moving. Braces are not advised for children.
If you have a severe sprain, you may need to wear a short leg cast for 2-3 weeks.
Rehabilitation Exercises
Exercises may be advised to restore flexibility, range of motion, and strength. A referral to a physical therapist may be needed.
Surgery may be needed if a ligament is torn completely.
To reduce the risk of knee sprains:
- Warm up and stretch before exercise. Cool down and stretch after exercise.
- Take a break from sports and exercise when you feel tired.
- Do exercises that strengthen the leg muscles.
- Learn the proper technique for sports and exercise. This will decrease stress on all muscles, ligaments, and tendons, including those around the knee. Also, wear the proper equipment.
- Ask your doctor if you should use a brace.
Revision Information
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- Review Date: 06/2016 -
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By Michael Maresh
Journal Staff Writer
Despite the common belief is that most suicides occur during the holiday season, it is actually not the case.
Sally Spencer-Thomas, clinical psychologist, chief executive officer and one of the founders of the Parson J. Spencer Foundation, which works on suicide prevention strategies, said some reasons why suicides are not higher during the holidays deal with having family close by and the hope that the new year will bring better things.
Spencer-Thomas said a good percentage of suicides occur in the spring, not the winter or late fall.
Its a myth, she said about the misconception that suicide rates are higher during the holiday season. Its a time when suicides are the lowest.
But for those who are already depressed, the holidays can make them more difficult, she said.
She said the loss of a loved one and seeing the empty chair where the deceased used to sit is tough, while others are affected by the shorter days and less sunlight.
Conversely, she said when the weather gets better and people venture outside to participate in activities is when numerous suicides take place as already depressed people get more depressed while others outside are having a good time.
They lose hope and gain energy by the longer days, Spencer-Thomas said. When you live in a happy place and you are sad, you are one looking to take your life.
Those suffering from depression often lose energy and all hope that things will turn around.
Spencer-Thomas advises individuals thinking of suicide to surround themselves with family and friends to help them make healthy choices.
Some of the choices like spending or gambling too much can be triggers for a person already depressed.
Enjoy yourself but in moderation, she said.
Sally Bossenmaier, bereavement coordinator of Hospice of Montezuma said the assumption is that suicide rates go up during the holidays but agreed it is not the case.
She said it is generally believed because people tend to reach out more during the holidays, people are more giving during this season, and there are more social activities that provide support and connection for individuals.
Still, Bossenmaier said the holidays are a stressful time for some individuals and suicide remains a major health problem in society as the winter months induce seasonal affective disorder in many individuals.
People sometimes suffer depression, and have divergent expectations during the holidays while alcohol and drug consumption also play a role in suicidal thoughts and tendencies, she said.
If you are feeling depressed or hopeless, dont try to self medicate. Drugs and alcohol increase depression and impulsivity which increases the risk of suicide, she said
She said these persons need to seek support and connection. Family, friends, church, and other support agencies all are ways to help to offset the feeling of separateness and isolation that increase the risk of depression and suicide, Bossenmaier said.
If you are in distress seek out a mental health specialist or call 911, she said. It is important to take all talk of suicide seriously and seek help if a person talks about killing himself.
She said reaching out and being of service to others creates a natural process of helping the brain focus on the positive in life and reduces the risk of depression and suicide.
Jarod Hindman, program director of the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention, believes isolation is one cause for suicides, which is one reason why they do not happen as much during the holiday season since many people are surrounded by family and friends.
There were nine suicides in Montezuma County in 2010, according to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. No data has yet been published for 2011, but at least three county deaths are believed to have been suicides so far in 2012.
If someone is suicidal, he or she is asked to call 911 or get support at 1-800-273-8255.
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International conference aims to boost cooperation in fight against nuclear smuggling
WARSAW, Poland – Preventing and responding to nuclear and radiological threats was the focus of the Law Enforcement Counter Nuclear Smuggling Conference, held from 21-23 February in Warsaw, Poland.
The conference, organized by INTERPOL and the Polish Government and held in preparation for the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit that will take place in Seoul, South Korea in March, gave national representatives an opportunity to discuss issues relating to combating nuclear smuggling. Participants from 27 of the countries that are participating in the upcoming summit learned how to develop and deploy specialized nuclear smuggling teams to mitigate the illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radiological material.
Experts in nuclear terrorism from INTERPOL, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Netherlands Forensics Institute, International Atomic Energy Agency and other national and international agencies delivered presentations on a wide range of nuclear security issues. To enhance the theoretical teaching portion of the conference, the US Department of State organized a practical role-playing exercise and the US Department of Energy exhibited and demonstrated its mobile nuclear detection equipment.
Deputy Chief Commander of the Polish National Police Krzysztof Gajewski underscored the importance of close collaboration among all agencies involved in the fight against nuclear terrorism.
"Working out a plan of national and international cooperation between institutions responsible for the nuclear security of a country is a key issue for our efforts," Deputy Chief Commander Gajewski said, adding that the conference offered a unique "opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices between national and foreign partners".
The conference attracted 35 participants from 27 countries, as well as representatives from international agencies working in the field and participating as observers in the Nuclear Security Summit.
To assist international activities targeting nuclear smuggling, INTERPOL created Operation Fail Safe, a new initiative which uses the Organization's system of notices to track individuals involved in this illicit trade. Operation Fail Safe will allow for law enforcement agencies to better cooperate and coordinate their actions for combating nuclear smuggling worldwide.


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kidneys to the list of organs -- including hearts, eyeballs,
and penises
-- which researchers hope to soon be able to replace with
bioengineered or synthetic alternatives.H.
David Humes, MD and his team at the University
of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine have created
an artificial kidney, using a mix of living cells and synthetic
biocompatible materials. The only problem is that it's the size
of a small room.Dr. Humes is working with Shuvo
Roy, PhD, a member of the the UCSF
Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, to use
silicon fabrication techniques to shrink
the device to an implantable size. Such a device could
save the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of victims of kidney
failure whose long wait for organ donors often proves fatal.One
section of the artificial kidney consists of micro filters, that
selectively expel metabolic wastes from the blood stream. A
secondary part consists BioCartridge of renal tubule cells that
further mimic the metabolic and water balance functionality of a
biological kidney.Professor Roy, who teaches at the UCSF
School of Pharmacy which specializes in developing
micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology for biomedical
applications, says the project's ambitious objective is to shrink the
massive device to the size of a coffee cup.The team hopes to
be able to implant the device without the need for anti-rejection
therapies by making it as biocompatible as possible. For anyone
who's taking biomedical engineering course-work on a graduate level
or done biomedical research, it's instantly apparent that this is an
ambitious, but perhaps impossible objective in the short term, given
the body's propensity to encase or otherwise adversely respond to
even relatively biocompatible artificial materials.Still,
Professor Roy is hopeful, stating, "This device is designed to
deliver most of the health benefits of a kidney transplant, while
addressing the limited number of kidney donors each year. This
could dramatically reduce the burden of renal failure for millions of
people worldwide, while also reducing one of the largest costs in
U.S. healthcare."Chronic kidney failure, also known as
end-stage renal disease, affects approximately 500,000 Americans a
year. The disease tends to be directly caused diabetes and
hypertension and given Americans'
growing girth (which increases ones propensity to these
diseases) it is perhaps unsurprising that the number of afflicted is
rising 5 to 7 percent annually.According to the Organ
Procurement and Transplant Network, over 85,000 people are on an
organ waiting list, but only 17,000 kidneys were donated last year.
An organ replacement is the only cure for kidney failure.Currently
6 percent of Medicare funding, or roughly $25B USD, goes to treating
renal failure. The government contributes roughly $75,000 a
year to fund dialysis
treatments for each of some of the 350,000 individuals suffering
from the disease.Dialysis is an unpleasant experience, to say
the least. It require three 3 to 5 hour sessions a week and is
exhausting to patients. And it only replaces 13 percent of
kidney function. However, it's patients' only hope of survival
at this point.Only 35 percent of patients survive more than 5
years on dialysis.Besides U of M and UCSF, 9 other teams of
researchers are collaborating on the project, including teams from
the Cleveland Clinic where Roy initially proposed the project, Case
Western Reserve University, Ohio State University, and Penn State
University.Animal testing (implantation) of
fabrication-shrunk models is already complete. Now the
challenge is to scale up those successes to a human-size device,
which encompasses the functionality of the room-sized construct.One
underlying problem is that the diseases that cause kidney failure --
hypertension, diabetes, etc. -- tend to tax replacement organs and
will likely stress the replacement implant as well. Thus
without fundamental lifestyle changes (diabetes management via
insulin therapy, losing weight) the likely pricey implant may only
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Watching the CHI vs BKN and Boozer is the only one who can score for CHI.
Twitter - @thekid_it
Watches the press conference earlier today. Now watching the CHI/BKN. Carlos Boozer fits everything BC/DC were talking about pursing. We would be lucky if some how he dawned a raptor uniform with this group.
what would really upset me is if Andrea gets traded and he starts to.....try.
just in case you weren't already sad about his wasted talent...
His routine os pretty impressive (this is lockout season) shows him working in the post.....
i wouldnt be sad if i never have to see that stepback on the 3 point line shot again
That was for 2011-12 season though.
2012-13 season he was nowhere near that in shape.
I am pretty sure he spent last summer in Italy eating his grandma's pasta all day, every day.
That is not a pasta joke. I recall him saying that.
The catch 22 of him doing nothing all summer and healing his calf was he became MORE out of shape and lazier.
And Smitch didn't help his game either; ever since his rookie year he always seemed to be worried about being pulled out of games when missing his first few shots. He was always a different, more confident player in any games where he started out hot on offense (why I always yelled at my tv for the coaches to start him inside to get easy looks down low early on). Unfortunately it seemed that as his career progressed, his confidence, effort on both ends and focus on defense/rebounding all seemed tied to how well he started the games off offensively. If he started out 0-3, he may as well have been benched.
Such a waste of talent/potential, because he certainly had all of the mechanics to be successful, he just seemed to lack the desire/drive to be the best...
Lol should of had a defender but seriously he looks good in this vid. He didnt do any of those post moves or one drible pull ups around the basket at all this season. The Bargnani in this video is the Bargnani Toronto fans were waiting on and its just really sad.
Bargs was showing off the complete package that earned the nickname "Il Mago"
should've taken the Bargs + Lucas III for Boozer + N.Robinson deal. Both Boozer and N.Robinson are ballin in the playoff, man wish we had these two guys, could've made to the playoff and make a splash in the NBA
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not over yet
Any raps fan who has watched a single game this year know this game is far from over.
why in the hell is ed davis still on the bench?
Anderson BALL HOGGING.......AGAIN
Okay we are safe, Jose is on
lol botched inbounds play again
fuck I got a bad feeling
Also, people hate Dwane Casey for coaching....man, am I glad to see D'Antoni failed. I always thought it was obvious he's a pretty terrible coach. He's not even a very good offensive coach, he was just incredibly lucky that Nash landed in PHX.
Man, why even bother watching the first 3 quarters when the Raps play? haha.
Get anderson out of there ffs.
boom jose off the screen, lol that was easy
wow give Jamison a tech
wow these lakers are a bunch of girls
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expect-lite is an quick and easy command line automation tool. Written in expect, it is designed to directly map an interactive terminal session into an automation script. expect-lite scripts use special character(s) at the beginning of each line to indicate the action. Basic expect-lite scripts can be created by simply cutting and pasting text from a terminal window into a script, and adding '>' '<' characters. No knowledge of expect is required. Expect-lite is targeted at the verification testing environment, and will produce a Pass/Fail result at the end of the script. However, its use is not limited to this environment. It includes a powerful debugger with breakpoints, step/skip, and the ability to copy/paste expect-lite lines right into a running script.
GLE (Graphics Layout Engine) is a graphics scripting language designed for creating publication quality figures (e.g., a chart, plot, graph, or diagram). GLE supports various chart types (including function plot, histogram, bar chart, scatter plot, contour plot, color map, and surface plot) through a simple but flexible set of graphing commands. More complex output can be created by relying on GLE's scripting language, which is full featured with subroutines, variables, and logic control. GLE relies on LaTeX for text output and supports mathematical formulae in graphs and figures.
Inq is a scripting language for client/server systems. The server provides transaction, persistence, concurrency, and events support. The client is presently desktop only, though Web clients are planned. Inq uses a generic node structure throughout and reification techniques to obviate boilerplate code, especially in the areas of persistence and MVC.
MiniD is a scripting language influenced by Lua, D, Io, Python, and other languages. It has a C-style syntax, is dynamically typed, and is designed to be easily embedded within and extended by a larger host application. It is written in (and is designed to be used from) the D programming language. It can also be used as a standalone language. Some external libraries are currently under development, including bindings to SDL, OpenGL, and libpcre.
Nerd is an attempt to create a cross-platform scripting language that is based on Scheme and easy to embed, extend, and use. It's currently used in video game projects and is interpreted only. There are definite future plans to add a byte-code compiler and VM to it and to write proper documentation.
Open Basic (OB) is an implementation of the BASIC programming language. It is intended to for embedding into user applications as a scripting language. User-defined functions can be written in C/C++, assembler, or other languages and can be activated from BASIC programs, receive parameters of different types, return their results.
Urbi is a robotics software platform. It includes a C++/Java middleware API called UObject to interface components such as motors, cameras, and algorithms, and an innovative scripting language, urbiscript, with built-in support for parallel and event-based programming, used to write high-level behaviors and orchestrate the interactions between components. UObject components are built as shared libraries exposed as native objects within urbiscript, and either hot-plugged in a running Urbi engine, or started as a remote autonomous process communicating with the engine via the network. At any time, new urbiscript code can be sent to a running Urbi engine via a simple telnet, to introspect the state of components, modify existing code, or add new behaviors. Urbi is cross-platform and supports several robots (Gostai Jazz, Lego Mindstorms, Aldebaran Nao, Segway RMP, Spykee, Bioloid, etc.) and a simulator (Webots).
Gastona is an approach for rapid and easy development in less than 1 MB, including sqlite and the complete documentation with samples. It is useful for developing tools and many other applications. The GUI is built through configuration using intuitive layout managers and the communication with widget and the logic using a text generator concept. Emphasis has been put on featured widgets (assisted table and tree) and in high-level commands (scanning files and a text parser for records).


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@ZachLowe_NBA: Just finished Raps-Rox: Another strong game for Ed Davis. Keep an eye on him; other teams are.
@ZachLowe_NBA: Just finished Raps-Rox: Another strong game for Ed Davis. Keep an eye on him; other teams are.
If they trade Ed instead of Bargs we riot?
I'm just wondering, what if Minnesota offers Derrick Williams for Ed Davis. Would you guys do it?
If you asked me this question last year i would say in a HEARTBEAT. But Ed just like DeMar has improved so much this year. So i don't know anymore.
What do you guys think?
I love Ed this year. I hope we keep him.
Bargnani + Lowry for Rubio and Williams.
please please please!
For me, untouchable players are: Ross, Derozan, JV, Davis, Lowry. Everyone else, make your deals.
Twitter: @ReubenJRD NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
Happy for Ed. He's put in some work over the summer and the results are showing. The best part is that he's doing all this on pure physical talent and once his basketball IQ catches up with his physical ability he's just going to be that much better. I really hope he is not included in any trades because I would love to see how much he can improve with another off season of training.
People forget that Ed Davis was actually considered to be one of the best players in his draft class when he came out of high school and would have gone top 5 if he had declared after his freshmen year. Then he got hurt in his and his stock dropped. Then the night of the draft like 6 teams that should have taken him passed and suddenly here we are. We get a guy who we not only should have never had a chance at, but a guy we didn't even work out because we thought there was no way he'd drop so far. It's no exageration to say he may be the best player the Raptors have drafted in Colangelo's tenure: he is far more athletic than any of the other bigs, has a good feel for the post, and he is already a great rebounder and a good defender. Plus he has the NBA pedigree with his father having been a very succesful player throughout the 90's. Since he got here I've been hoping we'd see him take a step forward and start to force the staff to give him minutes. Originally I thought he'd be a great compliment to Andrea, now I think he may be the guy we should be trying to compliment. It's early yet and he has to show he can bring it consistently but Ed Davis is starting to look like a big part of the Raptors future.
"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival."
JV is the only person who should be untouchable. Anyone else can go....in a literal sense, there are only like 10 untouchable guys in the league. If Pau is touchable, then so is ED.
Let's not fall in to a malaise because of a two game winning streak.
note: I love ED, just wanted to make my point
I dunno about "big part" of Raptors future for Davis, but I think he provides some insurance and justification for upper brass to believe Bargnani is expendable.
your pal,
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Hurricane Sandy: Experian Warns Consumers About Damaged Cars
With more than nine million vehicles registered in counties affected by Hurricane Sandy, Experian Automotive is warning consumers to be extra vigilant when shopping for a used car.
The firm said while the total number of vehicles damaged by the storm is still unknown, preliminary reports indicate that the number will be fewer than that of past hurricanes such as Katrina, Rita and Irene.
- SANDY NEWS: Dec. 7, 2012 SBA at $150 Million in Disaster Loans
- SANDY NEWS: Nov. 20, 2012: Storm Causes Surge in Car Leasing
Additional research using Experian Automotive's AutoCheckdatabase revealed that 1.6 million cars and trucks throughout the United States were designated as damaged by accidents or severe weather, including hurricanes, tornadoes or flooding, in the first half of 2012, the company said.
Of those, more than 425,000 or nearly 27%, lost their damage designation, or brand, when they were retitled as clean in another state, according to Experian Automotive.
Superstorm Sandy has increased the potential for more title-washed vehicles to find their way into the market, the firm warned.
"In the wake of any natural disaster, consumers need to be acutely aware that there will be damaged vehicles out there that will be cleaned up and sold to unsuspecting buyers," said Scott Waldron, president of Experian Automotive.
With such a large number of title-washed vehicles on the road today, Waldron said consumers need to arm themselves with as much information as possible when shopping for a used vehicle.
Experian Automotive said it has launched a free online tool called Storm Scan, which will identify if a vehicle has suffered any major damage events possibly caused from the storm, or whether the vehicle has been titled or registered within the affected area in the past 12 months.


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Bachelor of Arts
Details of major sequences
Animation - unit set code MJ-AU00011
Burwood (Melbourne)
The Animation major sequence offers the opportunity to develop a moving image, graphic and animation practice within the expanding digital domain. Students will explore digital animation production and publication options that include web, CD and DVD publication possibilities, and develop the skills to work with and manage such technologies effectively. Students are encouraged to develop skills in all aspects and types of animation production and learn to write and think analytically about such creative work.
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- An ability to work in collaborative and team settings on graphic moving image tasks.
- An ability to work efficiently to deadlines in an industrial setting.
Level 1
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|Effects and Motion Graphics
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|Character Design and Rigging for 3D
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Kyle Lowry shoots 40% from three (actually 39% but 40% work nicer) which is the equivalent of someone shooting 60% from the field. (calc: 3*0.4=1.2 1.2/2=0.6)
Conclusion: Kyle Lowry shooting threes is our better than anyone on our team shooting two's.
Bigger conclusion: John Lucas III shoots 42% from three. He should take all the shots ever.
Obviously this is an oversimplification, JLIII doesn't get open for threes is Gay, DD, and Amir arent drawing the defense in. This does make me re-evaluate the value of a guy like Terrance Ross though, who likes to jack threes. Maybe he's actually making good decisions: he shoots 33% from 3, which is equivalent to almost 50% from the floor.


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Winter Operations began at 2:30 A.M.
The City of Colorado Springs snow crews are currently working in affected areas.Primary routes will be cleared first. Primary routes are multi-lane roads with large volumes of traffic or hospital access. Once the primary routes are passable, crews will move to secondary routes. Secondary routes include collector streets and school access. The City is responsible for 1,780 lane miles of primary and secondary streets.
It can take six hours or more to clear the primary routes in a large event; and, if snow is continuously falling, the primary routes often have to be treated more than once, delaying when crews can start on secondary routes. We ask residents to be patient and to delay optional trips in the first few hours or more of a snow event. There are several ways to stay informed about current conditions:
- Whether snow crews have been called out can be found on www.SpringsGov.com under News.
- Citizens can sign up for the City's Twitter account (@springsgov) to receive the above information directly.
- The City will also provide this information to the local media outlets to be used in crawlers.
- Citizens can observe current conditions by making use of the City's online traffic cameras.
- The automated snow line, 457-7669, will have a recording about the current callout status.
- Colorado Springs National Weather Service forecast information is available at 573-6846.
Per current policy, the Streets Division will not respond to residential streets until at least 6 inches of snow has accumulated, and the primary and secondary routes have been cleared, and the snow has stopped falling. In a large event, it could be several days before residential streets that meet the above conditions are treated. Residential streets that meet the conditions will have a single lane treated on a grid by grid basis, so requests to the Streets Division are not necessary and will not change the order of response. Grids needing the most attention will be serviced first.
In addition to plowing, the City also puts down various treatments to combat icy conditions. Plows cannot remove ice from a road. The scrapers purposely do not reach street level to avoid damaging the roadway. Plows remove the top layer of snow and then put down treatment behind it. Most areas of the City receive anti-skid material, which is a salt and crushed rock mixture which can only contain up to 20% salt, per the City's environmental permit. The City's permit does allow the use of salt in the downtown area only, and it is applied there during storm events. The City also uses a product called Ice Slicer on portions of the primary route, which is material that can melt ice on road surfaces with a lower temperature than salt can. This product is significantly more expensive than anti-skid or salt, so it is selectively used in areas with high traffic volume to improve north-south and east-west mobility.
As a reminder, property owners are responsible for snow and ice control on adjacent sidewalks, driveways and private parking lots. Residential property owners are responsible for clearing any sidewalks in front of their property within 24 hours of when snow stops falling.


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|Children dressed in Germain saints costumes participate in parish procession held Oct. 27 in Lindsay.
St. Peter Church in Lindsay initiated the Year of Faith with a Eucharistic Procession Saturday, Oct. 27. Altar servers and adults carrying bright banners proclaiming the Year of Faith led the procession, followed by St. Peter pastor Father Ray McDaniel, accompanying the litter carrying the Blessed Sacrament. Children in saints' costumes were among the hundreds of parishioners participating in the procession.
The procession, which covered about a mile through the streets of Lindsay, wrote Fr. McDaniel in a recent e-mail, stopped at three parishioners' homes, where temporary altars were set up and decorated with flowers and candles. At each stop parishioners recited prayers and litanies, and St. Peter's children's choir led Eucharistic hymns.
Later that evening, at a parish potluck, first grade students dressed as German saints honored the heritage of the parish's heritage. St. Peter's was founded by German immigrants, many of whose descendants remain faithful members of the church.
An oil painting of the Sacred Heart of Jesus commissioned by the parish was carried in the procession in honor of the parish placing its observation of the Year of Faith under the Sacred Heart's intercession. Families, Fr. McDaniel added, will enthrone a copy of the image in their homes.
At the dinner that evening, free copies of the Catechism of the Catholic Church were given away, along with a Sacred Heart prayer card with the Act of Faith on one side, and yellow "Catholic Strong — Year of Faith" wristbands.
St. Peter parishioner Dr. Matt Gomulak crafted the litter that carried the monstrance.
"The litter is a class of wheel-less vehicle, a type of human-powered transport used to carry royalty. This vehicle was designed and built for the specific intention of bearing our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ," Dr. Gomulak said.
Dr. Gomulak described the symbolism of the litter, including the trim and finials resembling an acorn, a symbol of rebirth and renewal in Germany; the hand-painted ceiling mirroring the Holy Trinity; and the litter itself representing Mary, who was the first person to carry Christ.
Photographer and St. Peter parishioner Joe Myrick captured the beauty, excitement, and pageantry of the event and shares a selection of his photos on SmugMug. To see more photos, visit joephotog.smugmug.com/Events and click on the icon for "2012-St. Peters Procession."
St. Peter Church in Lindsay initiated the Year of Faith with a Eucharistic Procession Saturday, Oct. 27.


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The application's name is PittPatt and it allows
a complete stranger to find your identity -- your real identity -- in under 60 seconds.
Here's how it works. A client code calls the PittPatt interface
with a picture it's taken. PittPatt jumps online and compares that
picture to millions of images in Facebook and in Google Inc.'s (GOOG)
image search, using advanced facial recognition technology.
And within 60 seconds, it can identify an individual.
The technology is more than a little creepy. It seems
straight out of futurist thriller flick The Minority Report, where
Tom Cruise's character is assailed by advertising billboards that ID him by
retinal scans. In the movie Cruise solves this problem by replacing his
eyeballs. In real life it won't be that simple (hint: you might need
facial modification).
PittPatt was a Carnegie Mellon
University research project, which spun off into a company post
9/11. At the time, U.S. intelligence was obsessed with using advanced facial recognition to
identify terrorists. So the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) poured millions into
And it worked. PittPatt's proprietary technology can spot
faces even when people wear sunglasses, hats, or masks. While that sounds
like a bank robber's worst nightmare, it's also alarming news for law abiding
Now the technology is in the hands of advertising giant Google.
Google purchased the company for an undisclosed price in July.
PittPatt announced on its website, "Joining
Google is the next thrilling step in a journey that began with research at
Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute in the 1990s and continued with
the launching of Pittsburgh Pattern Recognition (PittPatt) in 2004."
"We've worked hard to advance the research and technology in
many important ways and have seen our technology come to life in some very
interesting products. At Google, computer vision technology is already at the
core of many existing products (such as Image Search, YouTube, Picasa, and
Goggles), so it's a natural fit to join Google and bring the benefits of our
research and technology to a wider audience. We will continue to tap the
potential of computer vision in applications that range from simple photo
organization to complex video and mobile applications."
Just two months prior it had been all denials and winks when
Google was confronted with a CNN story which had a Google engineer on record
stating that facial recognition technology was being developed to add to Google
Goggles. Stated Google at the time, "As we've said for more than a
year, we will not add facial recognition to Goggles unless we have strong
privacy protections in place. We're still working on them. We have nothing to
announce at this time."
Alessandro Acquisti,
Ph.D, a researcher and instructor still at Carnegie Mellon has designed an
iPhone app that functions as a front end for PittPatt's facial recognition
technology. As mentioned, it can identify strangers Facebook profiles
with startling accuracy.
And that's not all it can do. It also incorporates searches
of public databases that allows it to make a good guess at your social security
number. If it knows your date of birth (e.g. if your Facebook profile is
public), there's a good chance it can ID your social security number.
Of course, the app relies on finding publicly available pictures
of you online. You can always put a picture of something other than your
face as your profile image for social networks like Facebook and Google Plus. But given the fact that many
professional positions involve media exposure and/or online corporate bios,
that may not be enough to protect your privacy.
Professor Acquisiti, showed his app off to NPR.
The news service writes:
Fred Cate [a law professor and privacy guru at Indiana University]
says just imagine if you were a car dealer. You could hook Acquisti's app up to
your surveillance cameras, identify potential customers, then check their
incomes and credit ratings while they wandered around your lot.
Alessandro Acquisti has no plans to sell his app or make it public. In fact,
the prospect of that horrifies him. But Cate thinks the commercial pressure to
use technology like this will be intense. And some of the biggest companies in
America agree. PittPatt was just bought by Google. But its technology only
exists because of investments the government made in research in the wake of
the attacks 10 years ago.
The app isn't publicly
available. And stalkers and frauds still have to resort to conventional
methods like climbing in your window, sifting through your
mail, or sending you phishing emails.
But if there's one take
home message of the Google-PittPatt deal, it's the revelation that we're
approaching an era where it will be incredibly difficult to protect one's
privacy and finances. When and if this technology hits the public it will
shake both the social and financial foundations of society and no one can
honestly say exactly what the end result will be.


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I recall Bargs has never performed fantastically in pre-season, even before his historic 13-game stint I remember him being fairly ordinary during the pre-season. It'll take real games for him to show up, hopefully. No way he goes before Calderon or even one of Ed/Amir.
You don't just replace a 20ppg big especially when you've brought a rim-protector rookie to help hide his deficiencies on defence and the boards.


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Personal computing discussed
Moderator: JustAnEngineer
Sputnik7 wrote:At that point, all you're really re-using is the case -- and it's not like Gateways are noted for their external aesthetics. (You won't even be able to re-use the PATA HD and optical drive on most "modern" mobos without adding an adapter, and it won't support front USB 3.0 ports either). And you're not saving much money. Why not start from scratch, go mATX and get some kind of girlfriend-friendly case? (Tastes vary, but most prefer something other than OEM beige-box or boygamer neon-lit cheese-graters)If i'm not mistaken, i can still gut the box and upgrade it (i think it's ATX form factor).
For now. Once Win8 ships, you may find Win7 disappearing rather quickly.I suppose i should investigate upgrading her from win xp too, as some modern games no longer support xp. OEM Win7 should be easy enough to get.
Jason181 wrote:Someone else will have to weigh in on the video card thing; more is better imho, but that might not suit you or your budget.
Sputnik7 wrote:I'm sorry, but your best bet really is to start over. As a stop-gap measure, you could add a $120 -15MIR Radeon HD7770 1GB graphics card to the existing system, but any other upgrades are best made in a whole new PC. If you start with the graphics card, you can later migrate it to a new PC when you give up on the Gateway as a gaming system.This is her current system.
JustAnEngineer wrote:As a stop-gap measure, you could add a $120 -15MIR Radeon HD7770 1GB graphics card to the existing system, but any other upgrades are best made in a whole new PC.
DPete27 wrote:Using the power supply calculator I linked you to earlier, the sytem should draw about 160W at 90% system load. (That calculator recommends wattage for the PSU to be roughly 50% loaded at 90% system load) So, provided the motherboard has a PCIe x 16 slot (not AGP) and you can get a 6-pin PCIe power connector to power the GPU, you should be ok. (you can buy a molex - 6pin adapter if need be) Being a junky OEM power supply, I normally wouldn't recommend this since it's getting into "unknown territory" but I get the feeling that this setup isn't meant to last for more than a year or two. So, as a temporary fix, this should work just fine.
Otherwise, buy her a 380W - 430W power supply also and you're 2 components closer to a new system. (both can be reused of course)
Sputnik7 wrote:Looking at my first post, it says the system has a PCIe x 16 slot. I'm not sure if it's PCIe 1.0 or 2.0 though. Does that matter?
DPete27 wrote:HOLD THE PHONE!!! I just got to looking a little more at your system thinking that ATX motherboards from OEMs that long ago seem pretty rare. Can you confirm that it looks like so:
View from Back
If this is correct, you're going to be limited to a single slot graphics card like this thread because the graphics card will go in upside down (fan pointing up) and there are no expansion slots in the case above the PCIe x16 port. You can still get a 7770 with a single slot in the back but you'll need to make sure that the double slot cooler will fit inside your case. (ie, that poorly located motherboard power header, and the audio ports on the rear panel)


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A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop eating disorders with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing eating disorders. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your doctor what you can do to reduce your risk.
A number of factors can play a role in your risk of developing an eating disorder. Emotional stress, generated by significant life events, often precedes the onset of an eating disorder in susceptible individuals.
The following factors have been found to increase the risk of developing an eating disorder:
Females are much more likely than males to develop an eating disorder.
Socioeconomic Factors
People living in economically developed nations appear to have a higher risk for developing eating disorders. Studies suggest that, within economically developed countries, the risk for bulimia may be higher among lower socioeconomic groups.
Eating disorders are most prevalent in people between the ages of 12-25. However, eating disorders can occur in children and older adults.
Genetics and Biochemical Factors
Studies suggest that abnormalities in brain pathways involving the neurotransmitter serotonin persist after recovery from certain eating disorders. These findings lead to speculation that serotonin and other similar chemical substances within the brain may have a role in anorexia. Some genes have also been found to be associated with eating disorders in certain people.
Personality Factors
Certain personality factors seem to increase a person's risk of developing an eating disorder. People with eating disorders tend to be perfectionists who have high expectations of themselves and others. In spite of being high achievers, they may have low self-esteem and identity problems. They are prone to seeing everything as good or bad, or as a success or a failure. This thinking carries over to issues about weight, where thin is good and thinnest is best.
Fear of change and difficulty coping with stress are common in people who have eating disorders. They may also fear criticism, avoid sexuality, or act out impulsively. Among people with eating disorders, there are high rates of personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder, avoidant personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and narcissism.
Emotional Disorders
People with mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders , are at greater risk for developing an eating disorder.
Family Influences
Negative influences within a family can play a role in eating disorders. Some studies suggest that eating disorders are more prevalent in people where one or both parents are overprotective, detached, critical, rigid, or ineffective at resolving conflict.
The risk for developing an eating disorder is increased when the person has parents who have psychiatric disorders or with alcohol use disorder or other addictive substances. Research suggests that daughters of mothers who have a history of eating disorders may be at higher risk. Eating disorders are also more common in families where there is pressure to be thin.
Social and Cultural Pressures
Beauty standards in Western culture focus on youth and thinness. Images of thin, beautiful, successful people are constantly portrayed in the media. These and other pressures, such as pressures from appearance-obsessed peers and romantic partners, lead to higher rates of eating disorders in people in Western culture.
History of Abuse
Researchers are investigating the link between childhood abuse and the development of eating disorders. Some studies have found an association between women who have been sexually abused and bulimia.
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- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
- Review Date: 05/2016 -
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text: Between 1939 and 1945, Universal Pictures filmed 14 Sherlock Holmes mysteries starring Philip St. John Basil Rathbone as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective and William Nigel Bruce as his faithful sidekick Dr. Watson. All but two of the films were "updated" to World War II England and often included Axis spies or saboteurs as antagonists. Each movie has been lovingly restored by the UCLA Theatre Archives from 35 mm master copies into a digital format and may be viewed in either colorized versions or in the original black and white.


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Against a colorful backdrop of farm machinery - orange Kubotas, blue New Hollands, yellow Caterpillars and green John Deeres - thousands of visitors ambled about the Montezuma County Fairgrounds last weekend for the Four States Ag Expo.
Inside the Main Pavilion, the old and new faces of agriculture were represented. Their philosophies may have differed, but they all agreed on one thing: coaxing edible food from the arid Four Corners landscape has helped shape Montezuma County's identity, even before it was a county.
At the Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association's table, Phyllis Snyder described agriculture as the foundation that drew settlers here and made them stick around.
"It's the backbone, the building block. The homesteaders scattered across the West and developed it for agriculture uses," she said. "Some of them came here. The spirit of agriculture has been with us ever since. If agriculture stays strong, the overall economy of the city and county is strong."
A few tables away, Jude Schuenemeyer spoke about his efforts to revive a deep-seeded tradition that fell by the wayside in recent years.
"Orchards were one of the earliest forms of agriculture here. There are plenty of 100-year-old trees in this county," said Schuenemeyer, who owns Let It Grow Nursery and Garden Market with his wife Addie; they also co-founded the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project. "A (subgroup) of people have worked hard to keep them alive."
The popularity of orchards in Montezuma County has "come and gone in waves," he added. "Once McPhee (Reservoir) was filled, many farmers switched over to something like alfalfa - a high-value, low-labor crop that is easily mechanized. But we have a great opportunity here, with our climate. The altitude makes fruit sweeter."
Robby Henes, co-owner of Southwest Seed, is another "niche" agriculturalist. She and her brother Walter stockpile and sell seeds of native plants to private landowners and federal agencies for revegetation. Together, they fight the good fight against invasive thistles and cheat grass that crowd out indigenous species.
"We live in an area that takes its heritage and roots very seriously," she said, echoing the sentiments of nearly everyone asked.
Henes is pleased that various agriculture circles seem to be converging. She noted the increased connectivity between large and small farmers, mentioning farmers markets as a vehicle for communication.
"The revived interest in organic farming and local food is coming full circle. Farmers markets were a novelty item for a while, but they're becoming mainstream, which is great to see," she said. "We shouldn't function as old timers and newcomers, and never the two shall meet."
In the Equine Pavilion, Aaron Ralston taught spectators how to connect with their horses, but also how to maintain control.
"There are physical and mental sides to (training)," he said. "Establishing authority involves having respect (for your horse) and treating it fairly. But it's not just hugs and kisses. You balance rewards with fair discipline."
Ralston, who grew up near Grand Junction, was making his second straight appearance at the Ag Expo. He said it evoked some nostalgic feelings; he had ridden inside the same arena for high school rodeo twenty years earlier.
Schoolchildren who filtered through CSU's Ag Adventure exhibit no doubt left with some illuminating facts to share with their parents and friends, like how pigs are genetically similar to humans, and how 500 billion chicken eggs are laid on earth each year.
The next generation of farmers were also present.
Sixteen-year-old Whitney Finley, a Montezuma-Cortez High School student and FFA member, circled slowly inside the Seed Stock Row building on Friday, casting a critical eye on the Black Angus cattle quarantined in pens. On a clipboard, she analyzed and ranked them by desirable characteristics.
"If your rankings match (those of) the professional judges, you earn a high score," she said.
Fellow M-CHS student Vanessa Gapp also took the day off from school to be a novice judge.
Finley would like to follow in her forbearers' footsteps. Her grandfather owned a ranch in Montana, and her parents have cattle. Finley herself raises three show calves on her own. Long-term, she'd like to be an equine dentist or a high-school agriculture teacher.
Her reason for supporting agriculture was candidly simple.
"It's important to raise crops and livestock to feed everyone. Without agriculture you'd be naked and hungry," she said.


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