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we have 8 million to play with and we are short 1 WR, so whats gonna happen? we gonna sign another scrub
I would rather go 2-14 than bring in retreads like TO, Plax and Ocho....
we have 8 million to play with and we are short 1 WR, so whats gonna happen? we gonna sign another scrub
sign T O is the best option the media is killin us anyway so why not
Don't want the guy but I do know that Jason Hill should be cut before he has his morning coffee this am.
Drops a pass on a great play call early on that could have set the tone.
Takes a false start later on.
What a jag fest our WR situation is.
Coach Rex Ryan didn't completely rule out signing free agent WR Terrell Owens during a Tuesday press conference.
Owens made an open plea to the Jets via Twitter during Monday night's loss to the Texans. "Hey JETS!!! I'm available! I'm ready, willing & able! Call my agent [Jordan Woy] & let's make it happen," Owens tweeted. The Jets are down to three healthy wideouts right now, but Ryan seems content. "You never say never to anything," he said. "You look at your situation. I would assume we'd go with the same crew." The Jets previously brought in the likes of Jason Hill and Clyde Gates instead of giving T.O. a look.
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This would normally be something I would hate.. but given the dearth of talent on O, even in a year where we won't compete for a lombardi its almost needed. There is no justification for the talent level and its something many noted coming into the season.
The New York Daily News, Newsday and ESPN New York all report the Jets have "no interest" in signing free agent Terrell Owens.
There's a "better chance they bring back Don Maynard," quipped Daily News columnist Gary Myers. Owens took to Twitter to beg the Jets for a job during Monday night's game. The story sprouted legs when coach Rex Ryan refused to rule out any option during Tuesday's press conference. This report confirms T.O. to the Jets is not going to happen.
Ignorance aside, Mark Sanchez and the Jets wide receivers need help on the outside faster than T.O. can run the 40-yard dash at 38-years-old. And a six-time Pro Bowler whos amassed 1,078 receptions for 15,934 yards and 153 touchdown catches certainly wouldn't hurt an offense searching for its identity.
Dear lord people,
This guy is possibly one of the worst human beings in sports, it is not worth it.
NFL teams know this, he is never playing another down in the league again. Period, end of story.
The ironic thing is 1) our schedule gets alot easier after this week and 2) we're only 2-3 and actually have a realistic shot at a wildcard playoff berth if this team can play effectively but hey moral victories are more important right?
When's the last time this clown caught a ball??
NO to TO.


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Myers focused on playoffs, not Rookie of Year
By Bill Chastain and Sam Strong / MLB.com
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays have won two of the last five American League Rookie of the Year Awards, and many in the organization believe a third is on its way.
Outfielder Wil Myers leads AL rookies in home runs (13) and RBIs (49). If he remains in possession of those titles, he will become the first player to lead AL rookies in those categories while playing in fewer than 90 games.
Myers' singular focus remains on winning games rather than personal accolades.
"The biggest thing on my mind is making the playoffs," he said. "I want to help us get there. [Winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award] is in the back of my mind, but the most important thing is winning for the team."
Third baseman Evan Longoria, who won the award in 2008, feels his teammate is deserving of the honor, considering he leads the team in runs scored, hits, doubles and RBIs since his June 18 promotion.
"The measure of that award, much like all of the major awards, is how much he's helped his team win and what sort of impact he has had," Longoria said. "It's immeasurable at this point. He has provided us with a ton of offense and gave us a much-needed lift when he came up."
Myers said if he does not win the award, it should go to teammate Chris Archer, who is 9-7 with a 3.03 ERA in 20 starts this season.
Archer returned the compliment.
"I don't know if there is a way to have co-Rookies of the Year, but that would be awesome," Archer said. "If I don't get it, I want Wil to get it, because he's a friend of mine. He's more than a teammate. I've seen the work he has put in and his development. He's very deserving. I'm not all about accolades and getting recognition. It would be cool to get it, but if Wil gets it, I'm going to be completely stoked for him."
Rays to call up '08 top pick Beckham; Guzman added
ST. PETERSBURG -- Tim Beckham will finally be arriving to The Show, as the Rays announced that the No. 1 pick of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft would be called up on Wednesday.
Beckham's news came on the same night the Rays selected the contract of outfielder Freddy Guzman, which was announced prior to Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Rangers. He was added to the active roster prompting a corresponding move that saw outfielder Brandon Guyer moved to the 60-day disabled list.
In addition, the Rays are expected to recall right-hander Jake Odorizzi -- ranked by MLB.com as the Rays' No. 2 prospect -- on Friday.
Beckham, ranked No. 16, won't likely be a major contributor in the final 12 games of the season, but he could help with the infield depth and overall team speed.
Guzman has been on a Minor League contract with Tampa Bay since Aug. 30. He has not played in a Major League game since 2009 with the Yankees. Coincidentally, the last game he played in came at Tropicana Field (Oct. 4, 2009).
Guzman has been playing in the Triple-A Mexican League since 2011. He has totaled 587 stolen bases in his 11-year Minor League career, including 73 in 99 games for Ciudad Del Carmen of the Mexican League this year.
"When they signed me, they told me they need me on the big league club as a pinch-runner," Guzman said. "They need my speed. ... I feel very excited."
Rays proud of sixth consecutive winning season
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays' 6-2 win over the Rangers on Monday guaranteed the club its sixth consecutive winning season. Only the Yankees (20) and Cardinals (six) can say the same.
Manager Joe Maddon was quick to deflect all of the credit, assigning much of it to Tampa Bay's front office, which continues to put together 90-win seasons with a limited payroll.
"Roll back the tape to when we first arrived and who would have thunk it?" Maddon wondered. "I think it puts us up there among the better franchises in baseball in our recent past, so don't underestimate the significance of that. I think it's spectacular, and it speaks to the organization. To be able to have that much success for that long, you have to have good people at the top or you can't survive."
Montgomery to remain affiliate of Rays through 2018
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays will play an exhibition game against their Double-A affiliate, the Montgomery Biscuits, in Montgomery, Ala., on March 29, the club announced Tuesday.
The game at Riverwalk Stadium will mark the first time in more than 25 years a Major League team has played in Alabama.
"I'm looking forward to it," manager Joe Maddon said. "I know how much it means to individual markets. I think it's great. It's not a big deal for us. There is no negative about it. There's only positive, and that's the inclusion where both groups get to come together."
In conjunction with the announcement, the Biscuits also revealed they will remain associated with Tampa Bay through the 2018 season.
The relationship has been in place since 2004 and has seen 46 players advance to the Major Leagues in that time, including David Price, Evan Longoria and Desmond Jennings.
"We're proud to continue our decade-long relationship with the Biscuits," Rays president Matt Silverman said in a statement. "We're grateful for the positive experiences they have created for our young players and the manner in which they have represented our organization. It's exciting for us to bring Rays baseball directly to Biscuits fans."
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. Sam Strong is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Background: The amyloid-ß peptide Aß42 has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). We aimed to test the effects of tarenflurbil [trade name FlurizanTM], a selective Aß42-lowering agent (SALA), on cognition and function in patients with mild to moderate AD.
Methods: 210 patients living in the community who had a mini-mental state examination (MMSE) score of 15-26 were randomly assigned to receive tarenflurbil twice per day (400 mg [n=69] or 800 mg [n=70]) or placebo (n=71) for 12 months in a phase II, multicenter, double-blind study.
Primary efficacy outcomes were the AD assessment scale cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog), the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study activities of daily living scale (ADCS-ADL), and the clinical dementia rating sum of boxes (CDR-sb).
In a 12-month extended treatment phase, patients who had received tarenflurbil continued to receive the same dose, and patients who had received placebo were randomly assigned to tarenflurbil at 800 mg or 400 mg twice per day.
Primary efficacy analyses were done by intention to treat. This trial is registered with Health Canada (084527) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the UK (20365/0001/A 69316).
Findings: A prespecified interaction analysis revealed that patients with mild AD (baseline MMSE 20-26) and moderate AD (baseline MMSE 15-19) responded differently to tarenflurbil in the ADAS-cog and the ADCS-ADL (p=0•10); therefore, these groups were analyzed separately.
Patients with mild AD in the 800 mg tarenflurbil group had lower rates of decline than did those in the placebo group in activities of daily living (ADCS-ADL difference in slope 3•98 [95% CI 0•33 to 7•62] points per year, effect size [reduction from placebo decline rate] 46.4%, Cohen's d 0•45; p=0•033) and global function (CDR-sb difference -0•80 [-1•57 to -0•03] points per year, effect size 35•7%, Cohen's d 0•42; p=0•042); slowing of cognitive decline did not differ significantly (ADAS-cog difference -1•36 [-4.07 to 1.36] points per year, effect size 33.7%, Cohen's d 0•20; p=0•327).
In patients with moderate AD, 800 mg tarenflurbil twice per day had no significant effects on ADCS-ADL and ADAS-cog and had a negative effect on CDR-sb (-52%, Cohen's d -1•08; p=0•003). The most common adverse events were diarrhea (in seven, nine, and five patients in the 800 mg, 400 mg, and placebo groups, respectively), nausea (in seven, seven, and four patients), and dizziness (in five, nine, and four patients).
Patients with mild AD who were in the 800 mg tarenflurbil group for 24 months had lower rates of decline for all three primary outcomes than did patients who were in the placebo group for months 0-12 and a tarenflurbil group for months 12-24 (all p<.0001), and had better outcomes than did patients who were in the placebo group for months 0-12 and the 800 mg tarenflurbil group for months 12-24 (all p<0•05).
Interpretation: 800 mg tarenflurbil twice per day was well tolerated for up to 24 months of treatment, with evidence of a dose-related effect on measures of daily activities and global function in patients with mild AD.
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New Process to Hire Non Work-Study Students
The Office of Human Resources is testing a new process to hire Cheyney students
June 21, 2011
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The Office of Human Resources is testing a new process for hiring NON Work-Study students. After July 1, 2011, the Office of Human Resources will NOT process student employment requests submitted on either the temporary staff/faculty hiring recommendation form or the employee personnel action request.
Step by step instructions to complete the process and all the related forms can be found on the HR Website. Our goal is to develop a consistent process that is easy to follow for both students and supervisors. Submitting the appropriate documents will facilitate timely hiring payroll processing and ensure that supervisors get their students employed early in the semester, as needed.
Documents currently on line are:
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- Student Hiring Request - Required signatures authorizing employment and budget approvals
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I hope you've all been saving your pennies, because an unprecedented shopping opportunity is upon us. Remember how a tipsy Kate lost part of her hair extensions a couple of weeks ago? An enterprising paparazzo snapped it up and is now auctioning the tossed locks on — where else? — eBay.
German photographer John Farr, shown here, has listed the extension, with proceeds from the auction going to anti-drug group Keine Macht den Drogen (No Power to Drugs). "I hope Kate has nothing against this action," he explains in the auction. "Sorry I couldn't ask her for any interview as she was in a hurry."
Bidding, which ends July 3, is already up to 86 Euro, or about $135. I can't think of anything I'd like more than someone else's fake hair. Let's not all fall over ourselves to get in on the action, OK?


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text: Now I'm by no means an expert on the EU (far from it) but from what I've gathered from the KotOR games and the Clone Wars series is that there's a difference between being a Mandalorian and a "Mandalorian", at least by the time of the films. On the one hand you have the Mandalorians who are a quasi-nomadic warrior culture, big on personal honour, glory in battle and mercenary work. IIRC these aren't any particular species as there's a cultural tradition of adopting just about anyone they deem worth (i.e. can throw a punch and/or shoot straight.) On the other hand there's the people who actually live on Mandalore who--according to TCW--appear to be trying to shake their millennia old reputation and heritage as a warrior culture in order to join the Alderanian pacifists' club. Again, I'm not clear on the details, but I think between the Clone Wars and the rise of the Empire both these groups were put through the grinder so by the post-RotJ period they'd been--for better or worse--reunified.


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Berkeley, California (Friday, March 21, 2008) - "The Legacy of Berkeley Parks: A Century of Planning and Making," an exhibition by Marcia McNally, Sadie Graham, and Louise Mozingo will open at the Addison Street Windows Gallery on Sunday, April 6. The exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of Berkeley's park system in 2007. This exhibition is free, open to the public, and is wheelchair accessible. It will be on display from April 6, 2008 - May 17.
Sponsored by the Beatrix Jones Farrand Fund of the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP), the exhibit presents the history of Berkeley's park system, the people and plans that shaped it, and envisions a vital future for the next century. It highlights the active role that citizens have played since the appointment of the Playground Commission in 1909 and the citizen advocacy that shaped the parks and open spaces of Berkeley in the last thirty years. In seven panels it reviews the origins and continuous use of Berkeley's impressive collection of parks that ranged from the standard (neighborhood parks with playfields), idiosyncratic (the rock parks of the Berkeley hills) and cutting edge (day-lighting creeks in parks).
The exhibit also includes a collection of imaginary "parks in a bottle" made by students in LAEP professor Chip Sullivan's class on creative expression in landscape design.
In conjunction with the Windows Gallery show, a public event will be held in the Civic Center Park on Saturday May 3 from 10 am - 4 pm. A series of speakers will present their ideas on the future for Berkeley's parks. A variety of organizations concerned with the parks have been invited to participate and exhibit their own activities.
After showing in the Windows Gallery, the exhibit will move to the Central Berkeley Public Library where lectures by writer Grey Brechin and LAEP professor Louise Mozingo will discuss the history of the Berkeley Parks, on Saturday May 31 at 2 pm.
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> ZoneAlarm Extreme Security version 10.0.250.000
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> Fixed conflict with HP Support Assistant
> Fixed problem where a daily scan would sometimes occur when not scheduled
I don't know about anybody else who has installed the above version but I did (in the hope that it would resolve the problem of AV scans running whenever the PC is turned on).
The problem is NOT FIXED.
Has anyone else reported this to ZoneAlarm?


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As always, I'm curious how anyone would know their oil consumption this accurately, I quote, "In 6000 miles my R1100 oilhead would use about 300cc of 20-50 synthetic oil." 300cc would be aproximatley half the height in the oil level view window.
I agree that an Oilhead with miles on it above 20,000 will certainly stabilize oil use.
My 94 RS has high miles on it, yet uses very little oil. I go about 5,000 miles between oil changes and I may add about 1/2 quart, maybe, in that time before the next change. On the Oilhead oil sight glass, the distance from the bottom of the view port to the top, with the bike level on the centerstand is about one pint of oil, or about 473ml, which is also equal to 473 cc. So from the bottom or top of the window to the center dot is 236 to 237cc. Not enough to worry about as that much oil is easily held up in the cooler and oil lines. So its good to monitor the oil level, but don't obsess about it, just ride more.


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This dataset is maintained and distributed by the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD), the criminal justice archive within ICPSR. NACJD is primarily sponsored by three agencies within the U.S. Department of Justice: the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Violence and Crime in Cross-National Perspective, 1900-1974 (ICPSR 8612)
Principal Investigator(s): Archer, Dane; Gartner, Rosemary
This data collection provides comparative, cross-national, longitudinal data on rates of violent and nonviolent crimes for every country in the world over a period of 74 years. The study was designed to supply both comparative breadth and historical depth. Data were compiled from 110 nations and 44 urban places over periods up to 74 years, 1900-1974. Information is included on murder, rape, robbery, assault, theft, and population.
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Archer, Dane, and Rosemary Gartner. Violence and Crime in Cross-National Perspective, 1900-1974. ICPSR08612-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1987-02-26. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR08612.v1
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Subject Terms: assault, crime, international crime statistics, murder, rape, robbery, violence
Geographic Coverage: Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, Global, Latin America, North America, South America
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I have had HA's for a few months & noise induced loss for many years. You cannot talk about loss w/o saying what kind & how much,etc. Mine is high frequency, as common for noise caused & is ~35% & same curve in both ears. FWIW there is a nice website for interaction with others having loss & aids & a few pros in that field too: www.hearingaidforums.com.
I'm in the why wear HA's on a bike? I switch to plugs! In a car I wear the right side, while the driver, to hear the boss & remove the left entirely to hear the road sounds better as no blockage from in the ear tube. I also remove them for farm work,mowing,shop time,rainy day hiking/fishing/golfing,etc..
Another FWIW, I bought mine on eBay used, @ great savings after much research. I went to a pro for fitting,new in the ear tubes & re-programming. There are a couple of resellers on ebay that do it full time & from communications they are OK to deal with. Mine happened to come from another seller there.Many people with HA's are in the latter part of their life & often die soon after spending more for HA's than any of my bikes cost! My Phonak Nadias are from such a death situation & I saved thousands!
It's a fact that many in the club probably need HA's & don't have them. Just a natural leap from bikers interests. For me it was simply a procrastination & I could hear some so tightwad saved the $ until I saw the light. Tryth be known you will not "fix" your hearing situation but it does help at times. Mine are adjustable too-had to turn them down in a restaurant the other day to tune out a loud mouth! Issue before was not hearing across the table due to background noise-hard to find a balance in those situ's.


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CATHEDRAL CITY (AP) — Southern California foothill and desert communities are cleaning up after fast and furious storms sent mud and water flooding into homes.
KESQ-TV (bit.ly/RuBdwn) says a road in Cathedral City near Palm Springs reopened Friday morning. A nearby canyon levee failed Thursday, sending water, rocks and mud down a mountain and turning East Palm Canyon Drive into a rushing river.
Some mobile homes were flooded but nobody was hurt.
The Riverside Press-Enterprise (bit.ly/RrRKkL) says water and mud from flooded streets also flowed into dozens of homes in Moreno Valley.
Lightning hit a tree in the Los Angeles suburb of Whittier, sparking a half-acre fire that damaged two cars.
Forecasters say mountains and deserts will have a continued chance of storms through Friday evening but the chance of flooding is slight.


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Sunday, April 20, 2008
The New York City trip and Lincoln Center performance certainly lived up to my expectations.
We arrived in New York City shortly after 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 15. After quickly stopping at the Julliard Book Store with some friends, I proceeded to our 2:00 PM rehearsal in Avery Fisher Hall. Immediately, I was impressed with the grandness of the space – it was even larger than I remembered from the last Ithaca trip to Lincoln Center in 2005. Also, it was nice to have more playing room on stage (as compared to Ithaca's Ford Hall) and I know the chorus was thankful to have chairs.
Rather than running large sections of the work, we mainly touched spots in rehearsal of the Verdi Requiem. However, from the small amount of playing we did, it was evident that the acoustics were incredible! Although it was hard to completely fill the hall with our sound, there was amazing reverb and resonance. After one especially loud cadence, Mr. Doebler paused to let us hear the wonderful ring. Also, it was much easier to hear myself clearly on this stage, a phenomenon I had only experienced once before – at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Meyer's rehearsal plan involved us playing more to help us become better acclimated to the acoustics of the hall. As a result of this, I felt we developed a comfort with the performance space when rehearsing the Brahms Tragic Overture.
After a quick dinner, it was show time! Walking onstage at Avery Fisher Hall to a full audience is a moment I will cherish forever. Dr. Meyer was at his best in the Brahms Tragic Overture, conducing from memory. This is the second time I have played for a conductor who did not have the score in front of him and I can honestly say that nothing does more to inspire an orchestra. Consequently, I thought our performance of the Brahms was cohesive, spirited, and moving. It was a joy to perform.
The Verdi Requiem was equally inspired. From my seat next to the soloists, it was astounding to hear their power as they projected over the orchestra and choir. They were able to fill the hall with incredible ease. Mr. Doebler was as emotionally connected to the work as ever and led the orchestra with such poise and reverence. I think many performers and audience members were in tears by the end.
By far the best aspect of the trip for me was meeting my family and friends in the lobby after the concert. Being from a suburb of Philadelphia, this was one of the few times my family has been able to attend an Ithaca orchestra concert. There were three generations represented in my "fan club." In addition to extended family and neighbors, I was touched to see two of our close family friends waiting to greet me after the concert. As I looked around the lobby, I noticed that my situation was not unique. The entire area was bustling with performers, their families, friends, supporters, and alumni. Truly, this demonstrates the value of performing a combined choral and orchestral work at this type of venue.
As a senior, I realize that this was my last time performing at Lincoln Center with Ithaca College, but I look forward to attending more of these performances as an audience member in the future.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Yesterday's 3-hour rehearsal of the Verdi Requiem marked the final step in preparation for our two upcoming concerts, today in Ford Hall at Ithaca College and Tuesday at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center. Both performances are sure to be inspirational and memorable, given the quality of the music and the performers.
The concert begins with Brahms' Tragic Overture, played by the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Jeffery Meyer. Under Dr. Meyer's direction, we have been studying this work in great detail for the past month. As is the case with all of Brahms' music, the Tragic Overture is truly an undertaking for any orchestra. The work was written by Brahms in 1880 during one of the composer's summer vacation trips. I find it ironic that Brahms produced a work of "utmost solidarity and seriousness" during such a relaxing time in his life.
One of the greatest challenges of performing this piece is striking a balance between excited, emotional energy within the restrained context of soft dynamics and a conservative tempo. However, if this is achieved, the sections where the music does open up are simply glorious!
While rehearsing this piece, Dr. Meyer has expertly challenged us to approach the music with great respect, maturity, and seriousness. Although the work is not as long as many of the movements of the Verdi Requiem, we have literally spent hours refining intonation, articulations, and blend (within and between sections). Just this past week, Dr. Meyer scheduled times to hear each of the string players individually, in an attempt to further unify the orchestra. Thus, our performance today and Tuesday of the Brahms Tragic Overture is surely the culmination of an intense and rewarding learning process.
What can be said about the Verdi Requiem? Yesterday's rehearsal was our first opportunity to rehearse with the soprano soloist, Sharon Sweet. Considered to be one of the greatest "Verdi Sopranos" in the world, Ms. Sweet sounded simply amazing and informed and elevated our performance to another level. I was surprised at how smoothly the work seemed to fit together. For this, credit no doubt belongs to Dr. Jeffery Meyer for his thorough rehearsing of the orchestra initially on this piece. Also, Professor Doebler was helpful in previewing the spots where the soloists would possibly take rubato.
Sitting Concertmaster for this performance, I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to lead the instrumentalists and sit so close to the four soloists, as they are such fine vocalists and musicians. Also, it is exhilarating to share the stage with such a large choral ensemble. Even though yesterday's run-through was only a dress rehearsal, I was deeply moved by the artistic experience that had transpired.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Hello Again,
A lot has happened in production of the Verdi Requiem since my last post. This past Wednesday night, we held a massive rehearsal with every performer that will be going to Lincoln Center. The only person we were missing was the soprano soloists, Sharon Sweet, who wil be joining us for our saturday rehearsal.
The stage set-up was breathtaking. Ford Hall Stage was extended to fit all of the singers on risers and the entire orchestra in front. I was sitting in the back row of brass players directly in front of the tenor section. This was such an experience, especially when we began with the powerful "Dies Irae." I was really impressed with the Choral Union and their accuracy and expressiveness with such a difficult piece.
During the orchestra's break, I got a chance to listen to the Chorus rehearse an a cappella section in the Dies Irae. I took a short video so you could get a preview of what's to come!
Through all the excitement, there is still much to be done before our performance here in Ithaca on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Ford Hall. Hope to see you there!!
- Liz
Thursday, April 3, 2008
To date, the Symphony Orchestra has had just over two weeks of rehearsals on the Verdi Requiem (without soloists and choir). Rehearsing a work such as this is difficult without the vocalists because many of the orchestra parts are purely accompanimental. Without hearing the melody on top of the texture, it can be difficult to understand the music's true sound and phrasing.
An additional challenge when performing a choral and orchestral work is interpreting and conveying the spiritual and emotional intentions of the composer. Unlike a choir, which communicates a specific text, an orchestra must express feelings, emotions, or events through sound alone. However, in a choral work with a specific libretto—words/lyrics—the orchestra must be aware of what the choir or soloist is singing, as the orchestra's job is to support and enhance this message. Furthermore, given Verdi's operatic style of writing, the music has an especially intimate and dramatic relationship with the libretto. Fortunately, Mr. Doebler recently gave the orchestra an analysis of the work and a full translation of the text, which deepened our understanding of the music.
Much of our early rehearsal of this work have been spent working on ensemble skills, solidifying tempi, and identifying places where the soloists might take rubato—a musical term which refers to the giving and taking of time. This is tedious at times, but must be done to ensure a smooth transition when we begin combined rehearsals.
Even without the vocal dimension, I am touched by the eerie beauty and expressiveness of Verdi's writing.
Christopher Jones
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
My name is Christopher Jones and I've been asked to share my experiences leading up to the Symphony Orchestra and Choral Union's performance of the Verdi Requiem at Lincoln Center. I am a senior violin performance and music education major at Ithaca College. Currently, I sit concertmaster of the Symphony Orchestra and I am very excited to have the opportunity to lead the ensemble in our upcoming performance.
As a senior, I have the unique perspective of having played in the Symphony Orchestra the last time Ithaca College performed at Lincoln Center. This past performance took place during my freshman year (Spring of 2005) and featured Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Thinking back on that experience, I can honestly say that it was one of the highlights of my four years at Ithaca College. Not only did I play on a stage that has been graced by some of the world's most famous and accomplished musicians, but being positioned closest to the piano, I was called upon to play the tuning A from the piano. Thank goodness for "Keyboard Musicianship" class! To this day, I still boast of my "piano solo" in Alice Tully Hall. :)
I am also fortunate to have played the Verdi Requiem during my high school years with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. From this experience, I know the Requiem to be an incredible piece of music that seemingly "has something for everyone." The work features soloists, a choir, and a full symphony orchestra. Given Verdi's affinity for opera, it is no surprise that the entire piece is extremely dramatic. Verdi's orchestration is superb, and the difficultly and intricacy of the music presents unique challenges to the instrumentalists.
I look forward to sharing my experiences as we continue rehearsing this masterpiece of the orchestral and choral literature.
Christopher Jones


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Attorney General Greg Stumbo Encourages Kentuckians to Remember Our Most Vulnerable Children this Tax Season
Attorney General Greg Stumbo, who serves as the Chair of The Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Board, is encouraging Kentuckians to remember the state's most vulnerable children this tax season by donating to the Child Victims' Trust Fund (CVTF).
"The CVTF funds child sexual abuse prevention programs and helps pay for child sexual abuse medical exams," said Attorney General Stumbo. "We can all assist in protecting children from sexual abuse by simply checking a box at tax time."
In the tax refund check-off section of your Kentucky income tax form, look for the option that offers a contribution to CVTF and check the box corresponding with the amount you would like to donate from your tax refund. Another option is to go to your local county clerk's office and request an "I Care About Kids" license plate. Proceeds from the plate go to the CVTF. You can also make a tax deductible donation by contacting the CVTF Program Administrator, Office of the Attorney General, 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.
The Child Victim Trust Fund has provided funding for child sexual abuse prevention programs since 1985. From June 2005 - July 2006, the CVTF provided child sexual abuse prevention education to approximately 45,000 children and disseminated educational materials at community meetings and events to countless adults across the state.
In 2003, CVTF also funded a statewide collaborative program called "Promise Not to Tell," which broadcasted a three-part video presentation and provided information binders to teachers on the nature of child sexual abuse, how to identify indicators, how to handle disclosures, legal reporting responsibilities and how an investigation proceeds through the system. These materials continue to be used by teachers and other public school employees through an innovative online interactive training program entitled, "Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Awareness and Intervention."
Finally, in 2006 alone, CVTF provided reimbursements for nearly 1,700 child sexual exams across the state.
For more information on the CVTF call 1-800-372-2551 or visit http://ag.ky.gov/victims/ for more information.


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Aging Horses by their…Telomeres?
- Aug 9, 2008
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To guess a horse's age you can look at his teeth ... or the length of his telomeres and his immune system function, according to researchers with the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center.
Scientists studying the mechanisms behind aging-related decline in immune function of horses confirmed that telomere erosion--progressive shortening of the specialized protective "caps" found at the end of chromosomes—occurs as horses age.
Telomeres are thought to function as a type of cellular "clock." Once the telomeres become too short, the cell is incapable of replicating and dies. Telomere shortening occurs as all species age, although its significance remains unclear.
"It was hypothesized that a reduction in telomere length in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs, a particular type of white blood cell in the bloodstream) plays an important role in age-related changes and deterioration of immune responses," said David W. Horohov, MS, PhD, professor of immunology and the William Robert Mills Chair in Equine Infectious Diseases at the Gluck Center.
In this study, the researchers compared the length of telomeres in the PBMCs of 19 mixed-breed horses from 1 to 25 years of age. They attempted to correlate changes in telomere length with age-related alterations in various immune responses.
Younger horses with longer telomeres had higher antibody concentrations and higher rates of cellular replication as well as lower concentrations of inflammatory mediators. The older horses had shorter telomeres, reduced antibody concentrations, decreased cellular immune responses, as well as increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
"One surprising finding from our work was that not all of the horses showed the same degree of telomere erosion or immune dysfunction," Horohov said. "Some of the oldest horses had relatively long telomeres while some younger ones had shorter telomeres."
Further research to assess the overall impact of age and telomere length on equine health is required. In particular, the impact of environment, prior exposure to disease-causing organisms, and genetics on telomere length remain to be investigated. Understanding these processes could lead to better approaches to assure improved health in the aged horse.
The study, "The effect of age and telomere length on immune function in the horse," was published in the July 2008 edition of Developmental & Comparative Immunology.
About the Author
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she's worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.
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(Fuuinjutsu: Shiki Fuujin) - Sealing Technique: Reaper Death Seal
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage Points: XX(Death on contact)
Description: This jutsu seals both the user and the target in the belly of a death god this will make the match a draw with no winner(exceptions are if a Shadow Clone does the jutsu or any other clone that can use jutsu).
Minato was one of the 2 person to be able to perform this technique, the technique summons the death god itself and regardless of all the defenses to avoid death, the technique takes the soul of the target out of his body, once grabbed the target is immobilized, the shinigami then then grabs the soul of the target through the user belly and eats it away, now both user and target fights in the belly of the shinigami till eternity.Are these jutsu's the one and the same?( Fūinjutsu: Shiki Fūjin ) - Sealing Technique: Dead Demon Consuming Seal
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage Points: N/A ( Death )
Description: The user, or his clone, makes nine handseals and then claps his hands. This summons the Shinigami, who appears behind the user and wraps its left arm with prayer beads. The soul of the user is visible, bound to the Shinigami. The Shinigami then extends its hand through the user's chest, grasping the opponent if he is within short range, and begins pulling out his soul. Once the Shinigami has grasped the opponent, he is completely immobile, although he can use weapons, summonings already existing, etcetera to try and kill the user before the technique completes. At the user's command, the Shinigami then performs the sealing, locking away the victim and the user's soul to battle for all eternity in the Shinigami's stomach.
Note: If used by the user himself, causes him to die.
Note: This technique can be used only a maximum of two times by clones, and once by the user himself.


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Hi everyone, I'm Katie.
A little about myself...I'm eighteen and am a freshman in college. I love to write. It's my life. As you can probably safely assume, I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. I became unnaturally obsessed with it in the summer of 2004, thanks in part to my brother, who shares my fervent passion for the magical world J.K. Rowling so masterfully created.
As for favorite characters, I simply adore Ginny Weasley, perhaps because I see a lot of myself in her character. Harry, Ron and Hermione are also among my favorites, as are Luna Lovegood and Tonks.
I ship Harry/Ginny & Ron/Hermione - they are my OTP's. On occasion, I enjoy reading James/Lily, Remus/Tonks, George/Luna, Fred/Angelina and Draco/Ginny.
I hope you'll take the time to read my stories and review them! I love feedback, whether it be praise or criticism (so long as it is constructive!). Thanks. :)


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A supercharged Vincent (Jay Ryan) is about to get some supercharged, new digs.
When Beauty and the Beast returns for season two, Vincent will be moving to a ritzy houseboat. We've got your exclusive first look at the abode.
The houseboat—which is slated to pop-up in the second episode of the season called "Reunion"—looks impressively high-tech but not exactly homey. (Also, where does this leave Vin's long-time roomie J.T.? We don't see a second bedroom…)
Vincent's address isn't the only thing that's changing when the series returns. Though Vincent manages to evade his captors in the premiere, it's not long before we see how much the abduction has transformed him. As we previously teased, not only will his scar be gone, but so will his memory.
So, what does this mean for his relationship with Catherine (Kristin Kreuk)? Well, let's just say there's no need to be too disheartened. Though he may not remember her, the duo still manage to have quite a few swoon-worthy moments in the premiere. We asked fans a few days ago what other scoops they wanted to know about the premiere, keep reading for more teasers…
How have J.T. and Cat's lives been without Vincent? — Deb
The premiere picks up three months after Vincent was abducted, and we learn very quickly that Cat and J.T. have been searching for him the entire time. In fact, Cat has been so focused on finding Vincent, that she put her own life—and emotions—on hold. Let's just say our Beauty is in dire need of a good cry before the end of the episode…
How is the lack of the precinct going to factor in the show; where is Vincent's scar? Will he have flashbacks of Cat? — Steph
Since we can't give away everything, we'll only answer two out of your three questions (seems fair right?). Though Cat hasn't exactly been on top of her detective duties, she does make a trip to the precinct in the premiere. As for flashbacks? No. Vin doesn't have flashes of his past with Cat, but as we teased before, that's not to say he doesn't feel a connection with her. Bonus scoop: Vin may or may not have a mini version of this moment when he sees Cat.
I know there's a kiss between them..is it a dream or is the kiss real? — yolyco
In that case, we'll only say this: There is a dream sequence in the episode, but it's not at all romantic. We're pretty sure you can figure it out from there…(hint, hint, hint!).
Season two of Beauty and the Beast premieres on the CW on Monday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. ET.
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