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The Einstein Enrichment Program's (EEP) mission is to serve grades 7-12 students who are economically disadvantaged or who have been historically underrepresented in the medical and scientific professions. To qualify, students must demonstrate high academic school performance, good school attendance, and an interest in pursuing careers in health, medicine and/or science. The program runs approximately fifteen weeks each fall and spring semesters, and students over the age of 16 have the option of attending our five-week summer program. Students are accepted as they enter the 7th grade at PS89 for the middle school component; students are accepted from PS 89 for our 9th grade class; and applications for 10th and 11th grade are accepted from students who live and go to school in the Bronx. High school program accepted students are expected to remain with EEP through senior year.
There are approximately 50 other STEP programs receiving funds from New York State and funding is renewed yearly by the governor and legislature. As a supplement to state funding, Einstein College demonstrates its commitment to the community by providing substantial additional funding.
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"Things are always best seen when they are a trifle mixed-up, a trifle disordered; the chilly administrative neatness of museums and filing cases, of statistics and cemeteries, is an inhuman and antinatural kind of order; it is, in a word, disorder."
"I didn't know Bacardi should be mixed with anything so I just drank it straight. My mom took me to hospital because she thought I'd taken drugs."
"When she goes about her kitchen duties, chopping, carving, mixing, whisking, she moves with the grace and precision of a ballet dancer, her fingers plying the food with the dexterity of a croupier."
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Jerry Meyer is the national basketball recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. He tackles your questions in his weekly mailbag feature.
Previous mailbags
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Will Kansas make a late recruiting surge?
What does Amir Williams mean for Ohio State's recruiting class?
And how does Rodney Purvis stack up against his fellow guards now that he has moved up into the 2012 class?
These questions and more are addressed by National Recruiting Analyst Jerry Meyer in this week's mailbag.
What's up with Kansas?
Will Kansas sign any five-star recruits?
- Shamark from Macon
It is not unusual for Kansas to come up with recruits late in the game. Over the past couple years the Jayhawks have made a late recruiting surge under coach Bill Self.
This year, however, Kansas has suffered some painful recruiting losses in Josiah Turner going to Arizona, Mikael Hopkins heading to Georgetown and Ben McLemore deciding not to sign early. And there are only two five-star prospects left out there.
Kansas does have a good shot at landing both of the two available five-stars in McLemore and DeAndre Daniels. McLemore would have signed with Kansas if he had signed early. Now that he is waiting, Kansas will have to work hard to hold off Missouri and any possible new suitors. Nonetheless, Kansas would still have to be considered the leader to land McLemore.
Who knows what will happen with Daniels now that he is no longer a Texas commitment? Kansas and Florida are two of the more prominent names that you hear associated with his recruitment. There is no doubt that he will be a primary spring target for Kansas.
Near-perfect Purvis
What do think of Rodney Purvis? How does he compare to some of the other guards nationally in his new class (2012)? Is there a player, past or present, that you liken him to? Much appreciated.
- Arnold from Cary
Simply put, Purvis is one of the best scoring guards I've scouted in the eight years I've been doing this. Granted, many of the elite prospects were not at the King City Classic this summer, but Purvis was the dominant performer at the event as an underclassman.
Even though he has jumped up from the 2013 class to the 2012 class, he is still the top guard in his new class.
A lot about his game is similar to last year's No. 1 ranked prospect in the Rivals150, Josh Selby. Purvis might not be quite the explosive leaper at the rim that Selby is, but Purvis is a dynamic scorer like Selby with a similar overall game.
Purvis can score in pretty much any way and is adept at knocking down the difficult shot. Although he is best as a scorer, Purvis can also create scoring opportunities with his penetration and passing ability. On the defensive end, he can basically be as good as he wants to be.
What position for Parker?
Do you project Jabari Parker to be a face-up four at the next level or a pure three at the next level? What are your initial impressions of his game? Thank you.
- Sam from North Chicago
I project Parker as a do-everything four. He is a highly skilled big man who also has a physical game. Offensively, he has the skill level to play anywhere, but he probably won't have the foot speed to successfully defend a three.
The five-star prospect is only in the class of 2013, so there is a lot of time for development.
As for my initial impression of Parker, I was concerned with his lack of athletic explosiveness. The more I watched him, however, the more his game grew on me. His basketball IQ is top-notch, his skill level is advanced and he knows how to control space with his wide body. In other words he has a whole lot of game even though he is not overly athletic.
Gbinije comparisons
Based on how he played over the summer in camps and with Team Takeover, what are fair expectations for Michael Gbinije as a freshman and long-term? How does he compare with Brandon Roy at a similar point? Thanks.
- Ken from Boulder
Gbinije will likely do for Duke what he did for his teams this summer. He will not necessarily be a dominant player, although he will have impressive stretches of play. He will be a versatile glue player, who will play a positive role for a winning team.
Gbinije's role will grow in significance during his time at Duke, but he has the tools to be an important role player from the start as a freshman. He just does too many things well and is such a smart player not to help a team on the court.
Roy came out in 2002 while I was still coaching and not in this business, but I can see how Gbinije could develop into a Roy-type player. It is an aggressive comparison, and I wouldn't expect Gbinije to reach the level of play that Roy has achieved. There are definitely similarities in their play, though.
Williams' role at Ohio State
Where does Ohio State's 2011 class rank with the addition of Amir Williams?
- Tim from Westerville
The addition of Williams, who is a four-star center, gives Ohio State the No. 10 class nationally and the No. 1 class in the Big Ten. Ohio State edges out Illinois, which is the No. 11 class nationally.
More importantly than Williams giving Ohio State a fourth four-star prospect in its five-man class, Williams is the heir apparent of Jared Sullinger, who will likely be playing in the NBA this time next year.
Williams won't be a go-to scoring threat like Sullinger, but his length and athleticism will be effective in the middle of Ohio State's matchup zone.
Jerry Meyer is a national basketball recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. Click here to send him a question or comment for his mailbag.


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Oh Good, Another Housing Collapse
Our heart goes out to all those unfortunate American Dreamers who invested everything in buying a home some time in the past five years or so, only to see it all blow up thanks to the mortgage meltdown.
"Sorry bout that!" say all the savvy people who waited until after the recession to jump in and buy a home in one of those cities where the housing market was just heating back up again... just in time for the next housing crash.
The federal government is about to stop guaranteeing loans for homes that are much more expensive than the national average, which seems perfectly fair but which will, nevertheless, spook buyers and lenders and generally make all the housing market's shit roll downhill, towards you:
"We're looking at more price drops, more foreclosures," said Rick Del Pozzo, a loan broker. "This snowball that's been rolling downhill is going to pick up some speed."
Fantastic. Meanwhile, David Leonhardt points out that the costs of buying vs. renting in many metro areas are still so out of wack that it's "enough to make you wonder whether parts of the housing market are still due for a crash." Shut up, David Leonhardt! Always telling people to rent rather than to sink everything into real estate purchases! If that happened we'd never even have housing crashes, and you, sir, would be out of a job. Positive thinking is a necessary part of moving forward as a nation, and as a real estate market. Let's all keep in mind that "ultraquick foreclosures managed by a team of mercenaries" are a distasteful but necessary part of keeping our nation free and respecting private property.
Besides, you unemployed people with foreclosure looming over you are only competing with 3.3 other unemployed people for each available job now. Those are way better odds than you get with scratch-off lottery tickets. Things should be back to normal very soon.


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Justin Bieber is back at CSI as suspected serial bomber Jason McCann. In his latest episode, Bieber's character is badder, scarier and more deadly than ever before.
Watch our amazing behind-the-scenes footage and take our poll. Then, remember to tune into CBS on Thursday, February 17th 9pm to 10pm ET/PT to catch the Biebs in action. Do it. You don't want to make him angry.
Before you watch this video, be warned, the Bieber shows his dark side.
Wow! After that amazing clip, maybe JB should stick with acting. What do you think?


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Katy Perry Gets Political with Same-Sex Marriage Debate
SYDNEY–Australian politician Tony Abbott has discovered the pitfalls of picking music to support his campaign to become prime minister. This time the musician involved is pop star Katy Perry.
In a radio interview with Ms. Perry, Mr. Abbott's wish to use her smash hit "Hot N Cold" fell on deaf ears after she switched the debate to his stance on same-sex marriage instead.
In the exchange, the leader of the center-right Liberal-National coalition mused how he liked the tune—a chart topper in countries ranging from Canada to Switzerland— when he first heard it. "I just thought, well, maybe that can be my anthem," he said on radio station 2day FM.
But Ms. Perry wanted to discuss social policy instead. "Let's talk about gay marriage," the pop singer quipped.


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14 Dainty Desserts
Make one of these adorably petite sweets
Somehow, any dish in its miniature form becomes twice as irresistible. If you're a fan of the slider-sensation, why not bring this tiny-trend to the dessert table? We've rounded up 14 petite dessert dishes that will satisfy your quest for the perfect couple of bites, without tempting you to devour an entire cake or pie. From decadent Orange Cream Mini-Cheesecakes to scrumptious Mini-Apple Charlottes, these bite-sized desserts are sure to tickle your fancy as much as your taste buds.
Miniature Dessert Recipes:
1. Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes
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11. Mini Lemon-Rosemary Poundcakes
13. Brownie Bites
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The man was identified as Travis Spearman, 22, according to Russellville Police Department Public Information Officer Drew Latch.
Police officers responded to a suspicious incident call at about 3:48 p.m. in the 1700 block of South Erie Avenue. Then, before officers arrived, the call was changed to a disturbance, Latch said.
The caller told police they witnessed a man get out of a vehicle and put on a ski mask. The man then approached a young teenage girl who was walking down the railroad tracks, and he told the girl to take her clothes off, Latch said.
The girl screamed and ran away from the suspect. Two men in the area witnessed the incident and chased the suspect, causing him to run away from the area.
RPD officers found Spearman and arrested him. He was taken to RPD for questioning, then transported to the Pope County Detention Center, where he was placed on felony hold.
Spearman is scheduled to appear before District Judge Don Bourne Friday morning during felony bond hearings.


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Unity Assembly of God in Pottsville will conduct a fundraiser with firework sales now through July 5 at the special events building, 5569 U.S. Highway 64 E. across the street from Pottsville Post Office.
Also, Unity AOG will host a free community fireworks display with games, food and fun. Everyone is invited.
Monthly singing at Pine Ridge FWB
Pine Ridge Freewill Baptist Church will host their monthly singing at 6 p.m. Saturday. Pastor Hank Duvall invites everyone to attend. Refreshments will be served after the singing.
Church's annual picnic to be Saturday
Church of the Assumption will host its annual picnic from 5-8 p.m. Saturday with a dinner, giveaway and bake sale. Cost for all you can eat is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, salads, desserts, tea and coffee.
Calvary Temple AOG weekend revival
Calvary Temple Assembly of God will host a week-end revival at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday at Crow Mountain Road and State Highway 124. Pastor DeVoe Campbell invites everyone.
'Awake America'
World Harvest Baptist Church will host an "Awake America" conference at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 212 S. Portland Ave. in Russellville. Pastor Christ Swanson will lead. Guest speaker will be Dr. Chuck Harding. Music will be provided by Reggie Payte and more. All U.S. veterans and military are invited to a meal from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. To make reservations, call 967-8101.
'The Treasure of the Forgotten Island'
West Side Church of Christ will host Vacation Bible School from 9-11 a.m. Monday through June 29 for all children ages 2 through sixth grade. The theme will be "The Treasure of the Forgotten Island," from Proverbs.
Old-fashioned camp meeting to begin
Falling Water Church will host an old-fashioned camp meeting beginning at 10 a.m. June 29 through July 7.
Bros. Jimmy Bohannon of Hasty, Leo Dye of Western Grove, Phillip Clark of Marshall, Mark Ragsdale of Flippin, Bobby Johnson of Van Buren, Roy Chisum of Hector, Shane Williams of Hector, Dean Caldwell of Pottsville and Larry Willis of Hartman will speak each night respectively. Call (870) 294-5339 for more details.
Annual Freedomfest at Pottsville AOG
Pottsville Assembly of God will host its first annual Freedomfest. Activities begin at 4:30 p.m. July 1 at 5867 U.S. Highway 64 E. and will continue throughout the afternoon. Pastor Sam Austin invites everyone.
There will be free BBQ dinners (chicken and pork) served throughout the afternoon in the gym. There will be live music going on hourly outside. Attractions include three free Bump and Jumps, free snow cones and popcorn, a huge bubble station and a playground. There will be a two-story climbing wall for all ages, a sledge hammer car smash, door prizes and games inside the air-conditioned gym.
A concert and free fireworks show will conclude the event. For more information, call 967-2715.
'Golden Agers' to meet July 3
"Golden Agers" (50 and over) will meet July 3 at the West Side Church of Christ Family Center for an Italian Dinner and movie.
Church to host free teaching workshop
A free teacher's and parent's workshop for teaching reading and English will be at 1 p.m. July 14 at Hector Church of Christ. Also, ladies may now make plans to attend the Ladies' Day at 1 p.m. Oct. 13. For more information, view the schedule on the church Facebook page.
Kelley Heights to host VBS
A "Gold Rush" will mine for the truth about Jesus Christ.
A preregistration party will be from 1-5 p.m. July 21 with Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. July 23-27 at Kelley Heights Baptist Church, 420 Darby Lane in Russellville.
For more information or transportation, call Jeannie Luu at 747-3962.


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Handheld ultrasound gets FDA approval
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SAN JOSE, Calif. Startup Signostics got approval Tuesday (May 19) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ship what it claims is the world's smallest ultrasound device. The company describes its pocket-sized, half-pound Signos that sells for about $4,000 as a visual stethoscope and hopes it will someday become as omnipresent as the signature doctor's tool.
Signos was created by brothers Neil and Stewart Bartlett, a doctor and engineer respectively in Adelaide, Australia.
"In 2001 when I was practicing as a physician, a colleague with a stethoscope said, 'you can you make this more useful by building an ultrasound into it,'" said Neil Bartlett. "Once I got it into my head I couldn't let it go because there was nothing in the market remotely close to that vision," he said.
He teamed up with his brother Stewart who had spent much of his career in ultrasound and worked in the semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley. They formed Signostics and secured funding from government grants and venture capitalists starting in 2005.
"The hard part was turning that vision to a reality," said Neil Bartlett, now chief executive of the startup. "The breakthrough the engineering team made was figuring out how to create an image with a single crystal," he said.
The first ultrasound machines used a single ultrasound crystal. It was mounted on an articulated arm that dragged the crystal across an area of interest to firm an image.
Today's systems use arrays of 64 to 1,000 crystals to get a crisp image without needing to move the device or the patient. However the systems cost tens of thousands of dollars, in part because the crystals cost several hundred dollars each.
Signostics' engineers decided to use just one crystal paired with a silicon gyroscope instead of a mechanical arm. The gyro keeps track of the crystal's position to form an image as a doctor moves the device over an area of interest.
Signostics designed separate 3.5 and 7.5 MHz transducers into a quarter-sized caps that screw on to the tip of a probe. Thus caps with different frequency crystals for different types of scans can be easily switched. Competing systems use separate probes for different frequencies.
The Signos delivers a 240x320 pixel image on its 41x55 mm display. It runs continuously for about 90 minutes on a rechargeable lithium-based battery, enough to power the device for use on a typical eight-hour shift.
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"A lot of physicians see this and say, 'you've cracked the Holy Grail for the visual stethoscope,'" said Bartlett.


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Charles J. Guiteau
To General Sherman:
I have just shot the President. I shot him several times as I wished him to go as easily as possible. His death was a political necessity.
I am a lawyer, theologian, and politician. I am a Stalwart of the Stalwarts. I was with General Grant and the rest of our men, in New York during the canvass.
I am going to the Jail. Please order out your troops, and take possession of the jail at once.
Very respectfully,
Charles Guiteau.
Answer note by General Sherman addressed from "Headquarters of the Army, Washington, DC. July 2, 1881, "in which he states that "I don't know the writer. Never heard of or saw him to my knowledge..."


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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's varsity wrestling team hopes to stay on a roll this weekend when the Seahawks participate in the 15th Annual Bob Rowe Delmarva Classic in Salisbury starting this afternoon.
The Seahawks enter the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record including a 3-0 mark in the Bayside Conference after thrashing Bennett, 70-3, last week. Decatur trails Queen Anne's and Easton in the conference standings, only because the front-runners have had more early season Bayside matches. Although the 15th Annual Bob Rowe Delmarva Classic this weekend is a tournament and the results will not count in the conference standings, the Bayside leaders will be well represented in the event.
Formerly known as the Delmarva Classic, the tournament was renamed this year in honor of Bob Rowe, who coached Wicomico High and Wicomico Middle School wrestling and taught at the latter for over 35 years. Rowe was the tournament director for 12 of its first 13 years. His wife and sons will be on hand at the conclusion of the tournament on Saturday to present trophies to the winners.
The annual tournament will showcase some of the best high school wrestling programs in the region. A total of 16 teams from Maryland and Delaware will be competing on seven mats on both the varsity and junior varsity levels. The tournament gets underway this afternoon starting at 2:45 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. Matches resume tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. and will continue all day until the final matches in the individual weight classes conclude around 6 p.m.
The impressive field will feature a total of 18 state-ranked wrestlers including a handful from Decatur. In the most current rankings, Decatur's Dylan Drew is ranked second overall in the state and first in Class 4A-3A at 289 pounds. Bryce Smith is ranked 5th in Class 4A-3A at 189, while Mike Meekins is ranked 5th in Class 4A-3A at 189.


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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the launch that could have been
The Galaxy Nexus is easily the most anticipated device of the year. The hype surrounding the launch of the next Nexus is unmatched by even the most drawn-out device launches, Bionic and US Galaxy S II included. But as the year continues on and more high-end Android devices make their way into carrier portfolios, ... Read More »


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Summaries of EU Legislation
Summaries of EU legislation: direct access to the main summaries page.
In-vehicle emergency call system "eCall" (Second eSafety Communication)
eCall is a pan-European in-vehicle emergency call system which uses the European emergency number 112 in the event of an accident. In this Communication, the Commission urges the national and regional authorities to undertake the necessary actions and investments to operate "eCall".
The aim is to roll out the system completely in 2009.
Commission Communication of 14 September 2005: The Second eSafety Communication - "Bringing eCall to Citizens" [COM(2005) 431 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
HOW eCALL WORKS
In the event of an accident, the on-board eCall device transmits an emergency call to the most appropriate public service answering point (PSAP) along with certain vehicle-related data (notably the vehicle's precise location).
The system is based on the use of the single European emergency number 112 *, which will allow its interoperability throughout the European Union (EU).
The emergency call can be triggered either manually by the occupants of the vehicle or automatically, in the event of a serious accident, thanks to sensors installed in the vehicle.
Advantages of the system
The main advantage of the system is that it provides the emergency services with instant information about the precise location of the accident, thereby reducing their response time considerably. Studies show that the emergency response time could be reduced by about 50% in rural areas and 40% in urban areas.
It is estimated that the eCall system could save up to 2 500 lives a year in the EU and, in particular, could significantly reduce the severity of the injuries sustained in 15% of cases.
Thanks to the reduction in emergency response times, the system will also ensure a corresponding reduction in the number of traffic jams attributable to road accidents.
Cost-benefit ratio
To ensure the proper functioning of eCall, the answering point services will need to be modernised to enable them to handle the automatic data transmitted by the vehicles; this will require significant investment.
The annual costs associated with introducing the system are estimated at 4.55 billion a year and relate specifically to the costs of installing the system in vehicles and modernising the public service answering points. Nevertheless, all the estimates indicate that the eCall system will have a very favourable cost-benefit ratio. Thus, it is estimated that the system would result in annual savings of about 26 billion (savings on accident and congestion costs).
The interested parties have agreed on a road map for the roll-out of the eCall system. The major milestones are the following:
- by the end of 2006: agreement on a roll-out plan, a business model and standards for the eCall system;
- mid-2006: complete eCall system specification and launch of the development phase;
- 2007: field tests;
- by the end of 2007: fitting-out and modernisation of the public service answering points to enable them to handle the location information supplied by the system;
- from September 2009: introduction of the eCall system as standard equipment in all vehicles placed on the market.
The effective roll-out of the eCall system will require the full commitment of the Member States. Furthermore, all the parties concerned will need to join forces with the aim of promoting the system in national and international bodies.
Action by Member States
To ensure the implementation of eCall within the planned timescale, Member States are requested to:
- sign the eCall Memorandum of Understanding;
- promote more actively the use of the single European emergency number (112) and take steps to speed up the introduction of location information;
- modernise their public service answering points, which are responsible for dealing with E112 * calls and eCalls;
- improve their entire network of emergency services, pay attention to PSAP staff training and ensure that multilingual support is provided.
Promotion of the eCall system in national and international bodies
In order to promote the eCall system, the Commission recommends, in particular, that the following measures be taken:
- in the case of the Member States: creation of national platforms requiring the involvement of the Ministries concerned, the authorities responsible for the emergency services, the industry as a whole and the private service providers;
- for all the parties concerned: support for the work of the eCall Driving Group * and use of this forum to resolve any outstanding problems associated with the launching of the eCall system by 2009;
- in the case of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI): speeding up of standardisation of the eCall system.
Meetings at eSafety forum * level will also allow all parties concerned to monitor progress made in the launch of the eCall system and to take other measures if necessary.
The large-scale roll-out of eCall is a priority goal of the eSafety initiative. Indeed, the 1st eSafety Communication advocated the creation of a harmonised pan-European emergency call system to be installed in all vehicles.
The eSafety initiative was launched by the European Commission in 2002. It brings together the EU and Member State public authorities as well as the private sector with the aim of promoting action designed to improve road safety in Europe.
eSafety is a component of the EU's i2010 strategy designed to encourage the development of the digital economy in Europe. It also continues to build on the foundations laid in the 2001 White Paper on transport policy challenges between now and 2010 which seeks, among other things, to reduce by half the number of road fatalities by 2010.
Key terms used in the act
- Single European emergency number 112: number introduced in 1991 to enable citizens to call the emergency services, from a fixed or mobile phone, throughout the European Union.
- E112 calls: calls made to the 112 number and containing location information.
- eCall Driving Group: group set up to develop an architecture and a business model for the eCall system and to define the roles of the interested parties, whether public or private (Member States, Commission, telecommunications operators, PSAP operators, vehicle manufacturers, equipment suppliers, motorway operators, automobile clubs, insurance industry and service providers).
- eSafety Forum: Working Group set up in 2002 consisting of some 40 experts. The Group makes recommendations aimed at improving road safety based on the development and deployment of intelligent integrated safety systems.
NEW eCALL INITIATIVES
Commission Communication of 23 November 2006 - Bringing eCall back on track - Action Plan [COM(2006) 723 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
With this communication the Commission intends to relaunch the initiatives for rolling out the eCall system, which have reached deadlock in some Member States. The document sets out the measures required to resolve the situation and bring eCall back on track so that it can be rolled out by 2010. The Commission proposes two parallel lines of action:
- commitment of the Member States by mid-2007, and
- negotiation of an agreement with the industry by the end of 2007.
eSAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
Third eSafety Communication: Commission Communication of 15 February 2006 on the "Intelligent Car" initiative - "Raising awareness of information and communications technologies (ICTs) for smarter, safer and cleaner vehicles" [COM(2006) 59 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
The Third eSafety Communication follows up the eCall initiative. This initiative is based on promoting and developing "intelligent vehicles", i.e. using new technology to make cars safer, cleaner and more efficient. The initiative aims to provide an answer to social problems related to road transport, primarily accidents and traffic congestion.
First eSafety Communication: Commission Communication of 15 September 2003 entitled "Information and Communications Technologies for Safe and Intelligent Vehicles" [COM(2003) 542 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
In this Communication, the Commission proposes the systematic use of ICTs to design safer and smarter vehicles. For this, it proposes three categories of action: promoting intelligent safety systems, adapting legislation and standards, and removing social and commercial barriers.
See also
Further information can be found on the European Commission's eSafety [EN] website.
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What we dubbed the Great Killebrew College Trip Extravaganza came to an end a week ago. In a 12-day period, we visited three colleges in three different parts of the country so our older son could make an informed decision on where to attend next year. We utilized planes, trains and automobiles. And it about wore us out.
What we dubbed the Great Killebrew College Trip Extravaganza came to an end a week ago. In a 12-day period, we visited three colleges in three different parts of the country so our older son could make an informed decision on where to attend next year. We utilized planes, trains and automobiles. And it about wore us out.
After a while, the information we were hearing at the different colleges started to sound like the adults on Peanuts cartoons: "wah wah wah." We experienced some unique happenings, like having to evacuate a dining hall when the fire alarm went off. We enjoyed a wonderful performance of student acts at another university.
High school seniors who plan to attend college approach the application process in different ways. Some know exactly which school they plan to attend and may apply only to that one. Others, like our son, don't have a front-runner and instead apply to multiple schools. This provides more options but can also add to the stress when it comes time to decide.
In our son's case, he narrowed it down to two universities, which were the last pair we visited. When he applied, he didn't think he'd be accepted to these two, so we decided we'd only visit if he was admitted. That left us scrambling to do just that once he received the good news. The fact their admitted students events overlapped by a day only made things more complicated.
The deadline to accept the offer was Thursday, and our son waited until Wednesday before finally making his pick. He called it the most difficult decision he's had to make in his young life. We all experienced a sense of relief once the choice was made, even if it did mean he'll attend college far from Lexington.
We learned some lessons during the process, which I wanted to share with parents who have juniors now who will go through this process next year:
• Explore schools online. This allows students the opportunity to narrow their list of possibilities without having to actually visit.
• Visit nearby schools this summer or in the fall. That will make it easier should you have to make last-minute visits next April as we did. Students who don't plan to attend a four-year university have an excellent option right here at Davidson County Community College.
• Dream big. Apply to schools that may seem a stretch. You never know which ones will extend an offer of admission.
• Don't let costs be a deterrent. We discovered that many colleges offer generous financial aid packages. Cost is obviously a major factor in where a student attends, but a high price tag can be reduced drastically.
• Beware the financial aid forms. One almost needs an advanced degree to fill them out. My wife consolidated several retirement accounts into one last year, and some colleges treated it as income rather than retirement funds. Thankfully, once we figured out what happened, the financial aid folks refigured our package.
• Resist the temptation to lock into a certain school until all offers have been received. We probably wouldn't have visited one university if we had known a couple of others would extend offers of admission.
• Don't buy too much merchandise from one school until the student makes a final decision. I will soon be in search of a new key ring, since the one I purchased on our trip ended up not being from the college my son will attend.
• Embrace the experience. Enjoy spending time with family members exploring different colleges.
• Let the student make the choice. Several legitimate factors come into play here, especially the cost. But ultimately the student needs to pick the school that offers the best fit. That may not be the parents' preference in some cases.
• Be ready to let go. Several of the sessions at the schools we visited addressed this issue. We certainly witnessed some "helicopter parents" hovering over their children at these events. But ultimately, a parent's role is to prepare a child to leave home and live independently. College provides the big first step.
The college decision will play a major role in how the next four or five years of a young person's life play out. Many people fondly recall their college years, a time of freedom and relatively little responsibility that soon gives way to the sometimes challenging realities of jobs, families and other commitments. Students should commit to living in the moment and enjoy that time.
And one final tip: Celebrate once the decision is made. We enjoyed dinner at a barbecue restaurant Wednesday after our son announced his intention. Now we'll enjoy these last four months with him and prepare to send him off to college in September.
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Why she became self-employed: "From '96 to '07 I taught (aquatics) as a staff member at Munroe Regional Medical Center and decided to retire, but then the economy went down. Now, for the past five years I have taught at On Top of The World, Del Webb Stone Creek and the Ranch Fitness Center & Spa. I teach 10 to 11 classes a week at 45 to 55 minutes each. … I'm an independent contractor and I carry my own insurance so I can contract out my services anywhere. I could go into someone's home and create a fitness program one-on-one or in smaller communities."
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What the clientele looks like: "It's mostly 60-year-olds who act 40, but I've had four generations in one class and everyone just worked at their own level. … I've had people come in with wheelchairs and we get them in the water and they just work away. … The public sometimes thinks that it is just a bunch of older ladies in shower camps lifting their legs on the side of the pool and talking. But my classes are not like that at all. I have one class where we work on muscle endurance and we do 1,500 exercises in 30 minutes, like jumping jacks, skis or rocking horses."
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OME!! this is too much for one morning!! to quote lorabell: GAH!! :D:D
Which issue is this one? Can you believe that I bought one in November and I haven't seen it yet? Neither the Harper Bazaar? I'm ashamed! I feel like a bad twihard!! haha Seriously is this new? Where can I get it???ReplyDelete
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It's cold and snowing here today, but after seeing these I'm nice and warm with a great big smile on my face:)) Thanks for the postReplyDelete
Pic 3:
"I DARE you not to look at them and not fanatasise. I DARE you!"
Pic 4:
Kristen: "Jealous much?"
Pic 6:
"...Just put the hood up, just put the goddam hood up!"
*hides from fan girls*
Pic 7:
"Aw damn! I forgot to put the Stoli shirt on for the TwiCracks!"
Pic 9:
"Guys, guys... watch my Elvis impression!"
oh my gosh, Rob, you are a highly attractive speciman!
my favourites are:
pic #1 - Rob giving himself an ass massage, wearing the same expression i wear when i fantasize about giving Rob an ass massage
pic #7 - Rob is copying my every day expression, i.e. confused as hale
rob......there are no words.....
everymorning should start with pics like these
I love Rob's expressions, seldom do I pause this long trying to figure out an expression on the male species. He is a blue blood, red blooded, blood lusted thorough bred. No contest Rob is #1.ReplyDelete
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The 4th one, so jealous, loves it ^.^
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – If a casual observer watched even a small portion of a practice for the Under Armour All-American Game, one would immediately notice the imposing presence of the White squad linebackers. With five-star Manti Te'o and three-star Dexter Moody, the team has two very solid players. However, it is a pair of Oklahoma commits that provide perhaps the most intimidating presence.
Tom Wort of New Braunfels (Tex.) and Ronnell Lewis from Dewar (Okla.) provide an incredibly talented inside-outside presence on the team.
However, both players have taken interesting paths to get to this week's big stage. Both come from untraditional football backgrounds to make up part of a very highly rated Sooner class.
Lewis hails from one of the smallest schools in Oklahoma. However, the Sooner coaches found the 6-foot-3, 220-pound Rivals250 prospect and brought him aboard. The big question mark for Lewis was that, at the time his recruitment began, he had never played a true game of football.
His high school team played eight-man football until moving up this past season. The OU coaches took a gamble on a talented athlete and it looks to have paid off as he has made the adjustment to the 11-man game quite nicely.
"I played eight-man for the last three years, but this year we played 11-man. We went up to Class A," Lewis said. "In eight-man, I played free safety and the game was just a little bit faster. Transitioning from free safety to linebacker in 11-man was just more downhill ... shedding my blocks and everything. I got a lot of work in the spring and before the season started, so it wasn't an incredibly tough transition."
Wort's rise to the Rivals250 is probably even less likely than his future college teammate's. Born in England, Wort didn't move to the United States until nearly five years ago. After moving to Rhode Island, he started playing football on a whim. However, it wasn't until his move to talent-rich Texas two years ago that colleges took notice of the 6-foot-1, 215-pound defender.
Offers began pouring in from all over the country. USC, LSU, Miami, Texas A&M and many other schools offered the Britain native before he eventually chose Oklahoma. Since Wort is still relatively new to the game, he says this week has been a good learning experience so far.
"We're just kind of going through the basics, getting ready and getting set up," he said. "We learned a lot with installation of the defenses. It's definitely been a learning experience for me. I've had good coaches my whole career, but there are NFL guys out here coaching us. They're good coaches and they know what they're doing, so we're all listening pretty closely."
The two players with unlikely paths to success have become fast friends.
"It's been cool. Ronnell's a real good player and he's a blast to be around," Wort said. "We're rooming together and we've gotten to be really good friends."
Among the 80 players participating in the UA All-America Game, none have bloodlines like wide receiver Duron Carter. Duron's father, Cris Carter, played 16 years in the NFL and amassed potential Hall of Fame numbers.
On Thursday, Cris took in Duron's practice and came away impressed with the entire presentation at the event.
Asked if he ever participated in such an event prior to enrolling at Ohio State, Carter simply smiled.
"Not like this," the former NFL star said. "This is unbelievable.
"I am impressed with the way they put it together. The way they take care of the kids, the housing, the travel, the equipment, the uniforms, names on the jersey for practice. You are talking about kids who had great high school careers and this is a reward for that. It is awesome."
Asked for the impact that he believes such events will have on the future of football, he believes it will be nothing but positive.
"I just hope it makes football better in 20 years," Carter said. "I think it will. The exposure the kids are getting, I think it is good for football."
Some of the players Carter singled out as impressing him during Thursday's practice included five-star quarterback Matt Barkley, four-star tight end Morrell Presley, and four-star linebacker Frankie Telfort.
The temperatures were warm and the sun was out, but the weather was a key factor in Thursday's practice.
With blustery winds blowing across Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, the elements challenged quarterbacks to make crisp throws but perhaps most affected the kicking game.
Strong cross winds made it difficult for kickers Dustin Hopkins and Anthony Fera on both field goal attempts and kickoffs.
Hopkins showed a strong leg by nailing a 40-yard field goal with a stiff cross wind, but he had a kickoff balloon into the wind and struggle to reach the 20 yard line.
"(The wind) really affected kickoffs more than anything because when the ball was hanging in the air the wind caused the ball to almost go backwards it seemed," Hopkins said. "It also affected punt drops. It was blowing the ball to the side."
Fera had difficulty kicking field goals but that was partially attributable to working with Trent Richardson as his holder, in addition to the windy conditions.
Richardson got the ball down cleanly but rarely got the laces turned correctly. Most of Fera's misses were to the left.
Black team defensive lineman Melvin Fellows missed Thursday's practice with an undisclosed injury. He was on the practice field but did not put on pads or participate in any drills.
Greenville (S.C.) Christ Church offensive lineman J.K. Jay was named a UA All-American but did not make the trip this week after suffering a minor shoulder injury in December's Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.


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Motorola RAZR MAXX officially coming to Europe and the Middle East
0. phoneArena posted on 03 Apr 2012, 04:26
The Motorola RAZR MAXX will be made available in select markets across Europe and the Middle East in may. What is special about this device is that it packs a beefy 3,300mAh battery...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. kanagadeepan (Posts: 1027; Member since: 24 Jan 2012)
I will buy this GSM Razr MAXX for sure... Eagerly waiting...
2. shy2papa (Posts: 336; Member since: 23 Jan 2010)
Hell yeah thats what am talking about :)
3. kshell1 (Posts: 1143; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
i might just buy this
4. deacz (Posts: 162; Member since: 02 Nov 2011)
I wouldnt bother, go take a look at Motorolas european facebook page, all you see is ppl crying for updates that moto never delivers.
If your fine with that then sure get this phone, but if you want some sort of aftermarket support and os updates then youll have to look else where.
5. kanagadeepan (Posts: 1027; Member since: 24 Jan 2012)
If NO other company with great after sales support and who delivers updates pretty fast IS NOT READY TO GIVE A USABLE BATTERY LIFE, then I am very very happy to live with un-supported company's JUMBO-BATTERY EQUIPPED phone...
Further ICS is about to reach this month in BigRED's MAXX... And Google will be the boss of MotoMobility when this phone reaches my hand... So I am NOT worrying about updates... Above all there is XDA...
The only chance I am NOT buying this phone is IF AND ONLY IF Sammy releases S-III with 3000+ mAh battery....
Now I need NOT irritate Motorola's twitter and FB accounts reg the GSM version of MAXX...
6. rcjrdrummer (Posts: 12; Member since: 03 Mar 2012)
Yea speaking of which, ICS comes out tomorrow for it.
10. kshell1 (Posts: 1143; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
if i wanted the latest android update typically XDA is much more reliable than manufacturer&carrier updates....damn bloatware and bugs
7. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
Wish this was on AT&T would be my only phone I'll get.
8. NLiveris (Posts: 12; Member since: 13 Feb 2012)
The Maxx is the most amazing phone I've ever owned. No other smartphone can go 40+ hours on a single charge with heavy usage. And the comments about Motorola's software being out of date??? Spare me. This phone performs wonderfully and has few, if any bugs or glitches at all. It's fast, responsive and lives up to all the hype. And yes, it's very thin. It's thinner than the iPhone ans the battery lasts twice as long. No joke. I get 29Mbps down on VZ's LTE and 11Mbps up. The iPhones fake 4G even begin to compete. If you want the biggest, most badass highest resolution display, go with the Galaxy Nexus and enjoy 13 hours of battery life. I've been unplugged for 37 hours and am at 33% battery. It's exciting.
9. NLiveris (Posts: 12; Member since: 13 Feb 2012)
Please Excuse Lots of typos on my long-winded post above because phone arenas stupid website totally blows on a smartphone using dolphin browser. It's not perfect but nothing rarely is. Nothing beats a real desktop computer but the RAZR maxx really helps out when on the go. Stepping out for an entire weekend without worrying about a charger is pretty cool stuff.


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Theriot, who snuck up on everyone to claim the job as the Cubs' shortstop in 2007, has teamed with two partners to start the "Hardt of Champions" athletic center near the campus of Louisiana State University, his alma mater.
In addition to offering private baseball and softball instruction, the center serves underprivileged youths and those who simply need a helping hand.
"I always knew I had something to offer to the kids and the community through sports," Theriot said. "To be honest, just being a coach of a high school or Little League team wouldn't be enough for me. You'd only be able to affect a small number of kids -- 25, 30 kids a year, tops. I was always looking for a way to maximize the amount of kids I could help and do other things for the community."
Theriot -- nicknamed "The Riot" -- and friends had a simple goal in creating the Hardt of Champions: "We could raise money for kids in trouble or families that needed it."
The partnership already had a makeshift facility, but they wanted to build their own building and surrounding grounds.
"It's expensive," Theriot said. "Fields are expensive. We were lucky to buy 48 acres of land near LSU for a good price. We wanted a 30,000-square-foot building and fields. We didn't know how expensive until we built it. In the long run it would be worth it."
Theriot landed an important benefactor for the new complex, finished last year.
"We were extremely lucky with a guy who was extremely generous," he said. "He was not strenuous on the time to make payments, [and it's easier] without a landlord breathing down your neck. Before, in our old place, we had a clientele of 300 a month. This gave us opportunity to quadruple it overnight."
The Hardt of Champions facility is set up for both baseball and softball.
"We actually do more business with softball than baseball," Theriot said.
The complex has 10 batting cages, an indoor infield and a pitching mound. A study hall has four computers and printers. Tutors come in weekly. The second-story mezzanine is for pros only, so athletes can work out away from the general area. Outside is a "Miracle Field" for disabled athletes to play for wheelchair softball.
But Theriot takes particular pride in helping those who cannot afford the private lessons.
"We do a lot of things for inner-city kids," he said. "We have a free clinic once a year with 12 Major-League players. It's very impressive. We do auctions.
"We sent down a ton of stuff for an auction for a boy who drowned and was brought back to life. His family couldn't afford medical bills. Something like that kind of falls in your lap. One of our partners read in the paper about someone in need, calls me up, bam -- it's done. We don't focus on one special cause. We try to take it case by case."
Theriot still has a dream facility in mind.
"Long-range would be another auxiliary building with 60,000-square feet," he said. "We'd do indoor soccer, football, volleyball and basketball."
Keeping busy like that is simply in synch with "The Riot," a man who just can't stand still.
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Windham Orchestra presents 'Psalms & Fireworks'
BRATTLEBORO _ On Friday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m., at Bellows Falls Union High School, and Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m., at Brattleboro Union High School, the Windham Orchestra, joined by the choruses of all four Windham County High Schools, will present "Psalms & Fireworks."
Under the direction of Hugh Keelan, "Psalms & Fireworks" takes musicians, singers and audience members on an extraordinary musical journey that includes Grieg's "Holberg Suite" for strings, Mozart's passionate "Susanna's Aria" from "The Marriage of Figaro," and Handel's rousing "Music for the Royal Fireworks." The concert draws to a dramatic close with Stravinsky's "Symphony of Psalms" during which the orchestra is joined by the Bellows Falls Union High School Chorus, directed by Mary Westbrook-Geha; Brattleboro Union High School Chorus, directed by Patty Meyer; Leland & Gray Union High School Chorus, directed by Ron Kelley; and Twin Valley High School Chorus, directed by Sue Maddern. Brattleboro Union High School senior Aurora Phillips is the vocal soloist for Mozart's "Susanna's Aria."
To purchase tickets ($15, $10 seniors and students) call the Brattleboro Music Center at 802-257-4523, or visit www.bmcvt.org.
Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival returns Jan. 26
BRATTLEBORO -- The Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival will take place on Saturday, Jan. 26, at several sites in Brattleboro.
Now in its 6th year, the Brattleboro Music Center's annual festival features more than 20 musicians and the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, England, New England and French Canada.
The Northern Roots Festival is a day-long event featuring participatory workshops, performances, pub sessions, a dance band, and a family dance, all of which culminate in an evening performance.
Among the musicians featured in this year's evening performance and daytime workshops are the Boston-based duo of Scottish fiddler Katie McNally and guitarist Eric McDonald; Connecticut-based traditional singer Ellen Cohn; Massachusetts based New England fiddler David Kaynor; and local Vermont musicians fiddler Laurie Indenbam, accordionist Andy Davis and pianist Arthur Davis. Also returning for this year's evening performance is Traddleboro ensemble, this year featuring Scottish piper Dan Houghton, singer Charity Houghton, New England fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger and French Canadian guitar, mandolin, piano and foot percussionist Keith Murphy.
Other musicians participating in the festival's daytime activities are the Scottish and Irish, husband-and-wife, storytelling team of Jerry and Nancy Bell; Irish flute and whistle player Dan Restivo; traditional English folk singer Tony Barrand; pianist, accordionist Mary Cay Brass; and Irish & French Canadian fiddler Becky Tracy.
The daytime schedule includes several participation workshops including Scottish Fiddle, Irish Flute & Whistle, and Guitar DADGAD workshops; and for all instruments New England Dance, Scottish, and French Canadian tune workshops; as well as a Dance Band Prep workshop. Daytime performances include Local Repertoire Favorites, Double Fiddle, Spinning Stories & Wool, and Songs of Trades & Professions.
David Baker, of Baker Violins, will also be on hand to advise on fiddle care, fitting and maintenance.
The majority of the festival events happen at the New England Youth Theatre. McNeill's Brewery provides the perfect setting for a rollicking afternoon of jam sessions.
Tickets for the Northern Roots Festival (combination day and evening $35, daytime only $20, evening only $20; youth combination day and evening $15, youth day only $10, youth evening only $10) are available from the Brattleboro Music Center at www.bmcvt.org or 802-257-4523. Advance ticket purchase is recommended; seating for the evening performance is limited.
Admission at 3 p.m. for the Family Concert and Family Dance only, is $5 per person at the door. On Saturday, during the festival, tickets can be purchased at New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St., with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.
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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Namco America has updated its Dead Heat arcade driving game with a 42" horizontal high-definition monitor. The variant retains the novel social networking features of the original piece, which has a 32" horizontal display.
The update was unveiled at Amusement Expo in mid-March in Las Vegas. Operators visiting Namco's exhibit were enthusiastic about the immersive impact of the full-color panoramic view afforded by the larger monitor, the company reported. The games now are being readied for shipment.
Introduced in 2010, Dead Heat combines state-of-the-art game action and color graphics with social-network interactivity. Players who race against one another are identified as "friends," and more friends can be added as the location clientele desires. Technology developed by Namco analyzes and stores each player's driving style, and the game's controller can use that information to simulate any of those drivers when a single player competes against the game. The profiles are stored and recalled by use of personal identification numbers.
"Players return over and over to race the people they know, and quickly establish loyalty to a specific location," Namco reported.
Photos are taken of each player before the race and appear above their cars. This feature is intended to help players quickly identify their opponents and amplify competition. "Players will know exactly with who they are battling for first place," Namco explained.
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Dead Heat offers a choice of eight customizable cars, including popular Japanese and American models.
Namco America Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings Inc., which owns a number of entertainment companies around the world.
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Instead of "Hail to the Chief,'' President Barack Obama most likely heard strains of "Happy Birthday'' this weekend.
Obama, who turned 52 on Sunday, spent part of the day at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland.
The White House said little about how he celebrated.
The president played golf Saturday with friends from his days in Hawaii and Chicago. Some of them joined him at Camp David.
Obama said nothing upon his afternoon return to the White House.
His week ahead includes a trip Tuesday to Phoenix to discuss plans to help homeowners, an appearance on "The Tonight Show'' with Jay Leno and visit Wednesday with troops at Camp Pendleton in California.
He also has a White House meeting Thursday with the prime minister of Greece.
Meanwhile, First Lady Michelle Obama took to Twitter to wish her husband a happy birthday.
Happy birthday, Barack! Your hair's a little grayer, but I love you more than ever. –mo pic.twitter.com/xxYTA9cMK7
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Wood bruised his right side when he fell out of a hot tub at his home Monday night. He'll be sidelined four to five days. His ego was hurt more than his rib cage.
"I'm just getting ready for Spring Training, feeling good," Wood said. "I [got out of the tub] and landed on my stomach and my chest and didn't feel too good. It's that time of year for me."
Wood, limited to four starts last season because of shoulder problems, had been throwing well the last two months leading up to the start of camp. This was not how he wanted to start Spring Training.
"I've got six weeks to get ready," he said. "I feel like I need 2 1/2 [weeks]. I was ready to go. I'd like to show people I'm ready instead of getting ice packs and people asking me questions. I am ready to go, I will be ready to go."
Wood would've thrown on Friday at Fitch Park, but instead will be sidelined at least four days. Because of Wood's past rash of injuries, the headlines will likely be, "Here we go again."
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"Let's not get into that," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "Things happen, that's all. That's why you have six weeks here. Things aren't done in one day or one week. We've got plenty of time to get these guys ready to play. What you want more than anything else is that everybody is healthy. If not, skip a day or two until you're ready to go."
Prior and Miller definitely looked healthy when they threw 30 pitches in the same group as Carlos Zambrano, Ted Lilly, Scott Eyre and Will Ohman. Both are coming off seasons in which they were hampered by injuries.
"They both threw the ball well, they really did," Piniella said of Prior and Miller. "It'd be like signing a couple more free agent pitchers [if they're ready]. These kids are good. Let's keep them throwing and keep them healthy and keep them working."
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Large white or green veined white? Can't decide which.
It's a Green-veined White Pieris napi. Because of the contrast between the almost white butterfly and the dark background, the yellow on the underside of the hindwing is all but lost. However, the dark bands on the veins are very clear.
The dark spots on the forewing are also good for P. napi.
Also, P. napi is smaller than P. brassicae, but of course they don't hold still for you to measure them.
Interesting point re the 'green' colouration on this and some other butterflies...
It is an optical illusion. The scales are actually a mixture of black ones and yellow ones, which, if done a certain way, fools our eyes into seeing green. Because humans are not natural predators of butterflies, one presumes the optical illusion is also effective in their predators, such as birds.
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by Cathleen Caron, founder and executive director, Global Workers Justice Alliance. Ms. Caron is the 2010 recipient of ACS's David Carliner Public Interest Award. The deadline to apply for this year's Award is March 15.
David Carliner's ingenuity is still inspiring us -- it is quite clever really. Although he is no longer with us, the American Constitution Society's David Carliner Public Interest Award helps to continue the good fight by giving progressive young attorneys with big ideas, the unprecedented opportunity to get the word out about what they do, why they do it, and have some fun at the same time.
I founded Global Workers Justice Alliance in 2005 to combat worker exploitation by promoting portable justice for transnational migrants through a cross-border network of advocates and resources. Portable justiceis the right and ability of transnational migrants to access justice in the country of employment even after they have departed. Portable justice is an under addressed element in achieving justice for today's global migrants. Global Workers' core work is to train and support a Defender Network, comprised of human rights advocates in migrant sending countries to educate workers on their rights before they migrate, to work in partnership with advocates in the countries of employment on specific cases of labor exploitation, and to advocate for systemic changes. We currently operate programs in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America and regularly provide advice and referral for cases around the world.
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Chamber Concert Features New And Classic MusicSOCORRO, N.M. January 20, 2012 – A commissioned composition, plus string quartet music published in the 17th century, comprise the program for a Presidential Chamber Music concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at New Mexico Tech's Macey Center.
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Host of the Chamber Concert Series at New Mexico Tech
Sponsors are Dr. Daniel H. López, Tech President, and the Socorro Springs Restaurant and Brewery.
"These concerts are always interesting, exposing audiences to works they have never heard before," said Ronna Kalish, Director of New Mexico Tech's Performing Arts Series. "Yet there is always something on the program steeped in the classic tradition of chamber music. And the musicianship is top-notch. We are so lucky to have this program, offered free to the Socorro community."
John Bullock, composer-in-residence with the Placitas Artists Series, was asked to compose a fanfare to commemorate its 25th anniversary, and the serendipitous result was "The Silver Anniversary Overture, or Pomp and Circumstances Beyond My Control," which will open Monday's program.
After the overture, the quartet will perform "String Quartet in F" by Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857), commonly regarded as the founder of Russian nationalism in music, followed by an intermission.
Sucre and friends will close the program with Ludwig van Beethoven's "String Quartet No. 6 Op. 18." The German composer and pianist (1770-1827) wrote the string quartet in B Flat Major as the last of a set of six string quartets published as Opus 18 in 1800.
Bullock had this to say about his anniversary composition: "It quickly grew to a larger work in the form of an overture for string quartet. As sometimes happens, the piece took on a life of its own, hence the subtitle.
The overture is comprised of one movement in four sections, and is laced with contrasts in time and tone.
"The first and third sections are slow and traditional, the second and fourth are fast and jazzy," Bullock said.
Major and minor keys alternate, "yet, somehow, it all works together," he said. The overture, which will debut on Sunday, Jan. 22, marks the fourth world premier of Bullock's works performed by Willy Sucre and Friends, and he gratefully dedicated it to them.
Glinka was the first Russian composer to create romances, operas and chamber music based on cultural themes using Russian folk melodies. His string quartet No. 2 in F Major dates from 1829-30, when the composer was about age 26.
Those familiar with Glinka's work can recognize some of the main themes from his second opera, "Ruslan and Ludmila," which was composed 12 years later. These themes occur in both the first and last of four movements, which is written in a light style that seems to combine Italian opera with Mozart.
Particularly noteworthy are the menuetto (movement in 3/4 time that is usually the third, but sometimes the second, of a four-movement symphony or string quartet) and its excellent trio, as well as the finale. This quartet was not published until 1878, 11 years after Glinka's death.
Beethoven wrote the sixth quartet of Op. 18 fifth, but placed it last because of its lengthy, slow introduction to the last movement, "La Malinconia" (melancholy), which gave the work its subtitle.
From the viewpoint of musical development, this introduction is decades ahead of the rest of Op. 18. In some ways, it presages the late quartets of the 1820s, with its moving evocation of grief and despair; it provides, as well, an insight into the depths of Beethoven's emotional state.
The young composer's hearing was already seriously deteriorating, a fact which he was still trying to hide from even his most intimate friends. Joseph de Marliave, in his oft quoted study Beethoven's Quartets (1925) commented: "In these works of Beethoven's youth, the clarity and freshness of Haydn are found linked with the grace of Mozart, but so far from being a slavish imitation of these two Masters, they form, as it were, the crowning achievement of their art."
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Chester, Pa. (May 23, 2012) – Philadelphia Union will host their first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game on Tuesday, May 29, 7:30 p.m., at PPL Park against the Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro). The Rhinos will head to PPL Park after beating the Brooklyn Italians 3-0 on Tuesday night in their second round match.
The Union are currently 0-2 in Open Cup matches, falling 4-2 on penalty kicks to D.C. United last season and 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls in 2010. The winner of this match will advance to the Fourth Round on June 5.
Tickets are on sale now HERE starting as low as $15. This game is not included in full season ticket packages but Union full season ticket holders are able to purchase their same seats for the match at a preferred season ticket holder price until Thursday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m. Those season tickets that are not purchased by season ticket holders by the end of Thursday, May 24 will be released to the general public for purchase. Details have been sent via email.
Individual tickets range in price from $15 for Supporters tickets to $30 for Midfield. Premium seating and suites are also available.
Groups of 15 or more will receive a $5 discount per ticket. To purchase group tickets call 877-21-UNION (877-218-6466), press 1 for Ticketing, and 1 for Group Sales.
Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase pre-paid parking for the match at a discounted rate of $10 per pass. This game is not included in season long parking passes for season ticket holders. Parking (one per order) and Stadium Club access are included with Manager's Row, Field Side Tables, Field Level, and Club seats (one per order).
All Division I, II and III professional clubs are participating in the tournament proper for the first time ever. The Division I field includes all 16 U.S. based Major League Soccer teams, which is double the representation from the past five years and the first time since 2006 that all Division I teams are taking part.
The 99th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup includes a random selection process for determining home teams from the first round through the quarterfinals among clubs that have applied to host. The process, conducted by a coin flip, gives participating teams with venues meeting tournament standards an equal chance at hosting possible opponents for these rounds.