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SHOT Show 2013: New knives from Spyderco
During SHOT Show 2013, I stopped by the Spyderco booth, where Kristi Hunter of Spyderco gave me the tour of their new product line. As you can read here, I've had Spyderco knives on my mind for several months, and my visit in Las Vegas only reinforced that interest.
One of the most notable products in their OpFocus catalog is their lightweight Manix2 series, which comes in a 3.85" or 3.37" blade and their ball bearing locking mechanism.
The full flat grind CTS-BD1 and fiberglass-reinforced co-polymer (FRCP) scales compliment one of the smoothest and most rugged locking mechanisms on the planet.
This, by the way, may explain why this knife is inscribed with the words "Golden, Colorado, USA, Earth" on the blade.
Spyderco has also released the Manbug series of knives, not to be confused with the Ladybug knives.
When I saw the Manbug Lightweight (MGRE, pictured) knife, I noticed immediately the potential for using it as a neck knife. You see, my patrol vest kept unsheathing my old neck knife. The Manbug would have the same advantage, only it would be safer.
Also pictured is a Terzuola Starmate. When Kristi showed me this knife, I immediately said, "That's a Terzuola."
She commented that her job was pretty easy when she shows knives to knife enthusiasts. For readers who know what this knife is, the Starmate is back and my comments do not need explanation.
Thanks, Kristi.
Thanks Spyderco.
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Fencing: The Art of Good Neighbors
- Mar 1, 2004
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"I have come home to look after my fences."
--Senator John Sherman (1823-1900), from a speech to his neighbors
When it comes to horse fences and the building and maintenance thereof, let's face it, we have all sometimes felt rather like that ol' rascal Tom Sawyer. As Mark Twain described one fateful day: "Tom appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a long-handled brush. He surveyed the fence, and all gladness left him, and a deep melancholy settled down upon his spirit. Thirty yards of board fence nine feet high. Life to him seemed hollow, and existence but a burden." (From The Adventures of Tom Sawyer).
To build and maintain good horse fence does take time and effort, but in the end it can be very rewarding. We shall assume that the proper fencing materials have been chosen. However, a quick review of good, safe choices is helpful. (See "A Place Apart" in the February 2004 issue of The Horse, article #4913 at TheHorse.com.)
A sampling of veterinarians, extension specialists, and farm managers/owners across the country seems to show they favor fencing materials that are highly visible, have no sharp edges, and are relatively sturdy, yet give way in a collision. A horse will test a fence, one way or another, sooner or later.
Remarkably, the experts noted that aesthetics and beauty were nearly as important as safety for many people, and that while money really shouldn't be a factor when it comes to safety, in reality, costs and easy availability of materials often determine the final fencing choice.
There are a variety of fencing materials available--wood, various types of plastic, high-tensile polymer (HTP) or PVC (vinyl) products, and V-mesh wire. Metal pipe and/or gates and smooth-wire/electric-wire materials are also available.
Location also plays a huge role; for example, metal pipe fencing is often seen in the West and Southwestern areas of United States because importing hardwood is just too cost-prohibitive in some locales.
Barbed wire and (stand-alone) high-tensile wire were judged to be completely off limits. Do not use them under any circumstances in any location.
To Build a Fence
Many people choose to build their own fences. While this is certainly practical in many cases, be forewarned that it is hard, time-consuming work.
"Building a fence is an art," asserts Rich Decker, manager of Vessels Stallion Farm in Bonsall, Calif. Decker has built or supervised the building of fences on several horse farms over the years. "In reality, good professionals really do the best job because they have the right tools and the most experience," he says.
In other words, the pros can save your valuable time (better spent riding?) and hard-earned money (it goes up right the first time).
"I chose to have the company install my own personal fence at home," says Brett Scott, PhD, state extension horse specialist at Texas A&M University. "It cost about $9.50 a running foot (including materials), which is high, but the four-rail, plastic type fence I chose isn't supposed to splinter, comes with a 25-year guarantee, and should look like new for years with virtually no maintenance. But again, each person has to determine what is best for his or her own situation."
Fence Design
No matter what materials you decide to use, certain design elements remain common to all horse fences. Even if you are paying a professional to build your fence, it behooves you to understand the basics and oversee the project.
The average pasture fence should be about "wither high," or approximately 4.5 to five feet from the ground. Stallions should be kept behind six-foot fences, if possible. This "eye level" height is also preferred for small pens or corrals (less than two acres in size).
The bottom of a horse fence should be approximately eight to 12 inches off the ground. This is low enough to keep foals from wiggling under, but high enough to prevent horses from getting their hooves caught underneath.
Another option is to bury the bottom of a fence underground. Rock walls, of course, are partially underground, and some people choose to place woven-wire type fences several inches into the dirt. While this choice can improve safety, it also is costly and becomes difficult and time-consuming to properly maintain as animals paw at or dig up the bottom. Therefore, this design is seldom used or recommended.
When building a rail fence (either wood or a plastic product), you can choose to build with either three or four boards. Occasionally, five boards are also seen. If the pasture is quite large, with abundant foodstuffs available (meaning horses are less likely to challenge the fence), three boards can be used to cut down on costs.
"The major safety precaution with wooden fences," explains Tom Lenz, DVM, immediate past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and a frequent contributor to equine publications, "is to always nail the boards (or wire) on the inside (horse side) of the fence post. While this may not be as attractive as boards on the outside of the fence, as commonly seen along driveways, the fence will be stronger, more efficient, and safer.
"Boards on the outside of posts are easily pushed off by the horse, which paves the way for puncture wounds and deep lacerations from splintered wood and exposed nails--not to mention an easy escape," he says.
Horses racing along the inside of the fence, as they often do, are also less likely to bang a shoulder or hip against a post, says Lenz.
Other design features to consider include rounded corners and proper gate placement. Since horses occasionally pick on herd members at the bottom of the pecking order, rounded corners allow the pursued to more easily escape. Fewer "trapped" horses mean fewer injuries. This is especially true in smaller enclosures.
Because horses tend to congregate near gates, try to avoid placing them in corners. They should be level with the top of the fence, and be constructed of safe materials such as rounded pipe with no sharp edges, and be strong. Minimum gate width for horses is four feet, but eight to 16 feet is preferred if tractors or other equipment need to pass through. Gates should be hung to swing both ways, in or out, and gaps between the gate and supporting posts should be two inches or less.
Wooden fence posts are most commonly used, with cedar offering the greatest longevity and resistance to rot. Treated oak, pine, and other woods are also used. Posts usually are placed eight to 10 feet apart for rail-type fences, and 10 to 12 feet apart for woven wire or other fences. Shorter spacings might be required in irregular areas or across uneven contours. Wooden posts should be set at least two feet deep.
Plastic posts, which do not rot and have a longer lifespan, are also available. They should be installed following the manufacturer's instructions.
According to John W. Worley, PhD, and Gary Heusner, PhD, cooperative extension specialists in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia, in their publication Fences for Horses, posts driven by machine into the ground offer a stronger foundation than other methods. Posts should go in with the small end down. "The results may look strange (large end up), but the resulting fence will be much stronger and damage to the posts during driving is minimized."
Corner posts can be driven, but if wire is used, they must be properly set and supported to withstand the tension. End posts should be set at a slight angle away from the direction of pull so they will be straight when tension is placed upon them, write Worley and Heusner.
Careful, thought-out fence placement will save years of frustration and postpone replacement. If fences are to run along a property line, check and double-check the actual survey. In fact, a conference with neighbors is always a good idea.
Keep gates as close to the barn or other high-traffic routes as possible, enabling gathering and turnouts to be done quickly and easily. When cross-fencing, be creative with gate placement in order to allow various options when horses are turned out. Whenever possible, leave an alley or lane at least 10 feet wide between adjoining pastures--especially if a stallion will be in one of the pens. Horses don't hesitate to try to kick through fences or reach over and bite at other equines.
If a creek or river runs through your property, make sure local environmental regulations are understood and followed.
Trees are great shade and windbreaks. Make sure they are of a variety non-toxic to horses and fence them off, if possible, just enough to prevent the animals from chewing the bark and otherwise damaging the tree.
When working with relatively level ground, an end post can be installed at each end of a fence line and a string or wire stretched between the posts to establish the run. If the ground is rolling or hilly, surveying equipment might be necessary to get a straight line.
Posts should be equally placed, whether driven in or placed in pre-drilled or dug holes and tamped down.
According to Worley and Heusner, for any wire (woven, HTP, etc.), the corner post and end post assemblies are the most important structures in the entire fence. "When wire is first stretched, the pulling force on the corner or end may be 3,000 pounds," they write. "Winter cold can contract the wire, which increases that force to 4,500 pounds. Design fences to withstand forces caused by mowers accidentally running into them, trees falling on them, and animals running into them. Additionally, gates are usually hung on end-post assemblies, so the assembly should be strong enough to hold the gate up without sagging."
Care must be taken to properly fasten or staple wire to the fence posts so it is not easily pulled out. Often it is suggested that a wooden top rail be added to a wire fence to increase visibility and keep a horse from stretching the wire if he leans over the fence to eat. Some fence builders also add a single strand of electric fencing at the top to keep horses off the fence.
Wooden rails should be either 1x6-foot or 2x6-foot boards evenly spaced and attached with long nails or screws. Although 1x6-foot boards are cheaper, they often warp and aren't as strong as 2x6-foot boards. Keep in mind that hardwoods will last longer for posts and rails, but might require that you drill holes for the nails.
Most plastic, PVC, or HTP fences come from the manufacturer with detailed instructions for their construction, says Scott. Many people choose to have the manufacturer's representatives install these types of fences, although that is not necessary if you are handy and have the right tools.
Pipe fencing, or some combination of pipe and cable, is quite common in parts of the West (although it is also seen elsewhere in the country). Unless you are an expert welder and have the portable equipment necessary to build such a fence, including a mobile power source, these are best left to professionals.
Most pipe horse fences are made from scrap oil well building materials, which are often plentiful where hardwoods are scarce or very expensive. Both posts and cross rails are made of steel pipe welded at the junctions. Fences usually have two or three rails, although four or five might sometimes be used if enough money is available. Sometimes one or two strands of heavy-duty cable, at least a half-inch inch thick, is strung tightly across the space between the pipe rails.
Once properly built, a good pipe fence is essentially maintenance-free and will last a lifetime. Occasional painting with a rust-proof paint for aesthetic purposes is almost all that ever needs to be done.
Several veterinarians interviewed expressed reservations about the safety of pipe fencing, including Lenz, especially noting that it will not give at all if a horse runs into it. However, they considered the cable to be more of a threat, as it has the ability to seriously injure a horse which might become entangled in it.
Electric fences are probably the easiest to build. As noted in "A Place Apart," they should only be used in certain situations and never with youngsters. Notes Lenz: "If used alone (e.g., without wooden rails), never use the small, uncoated wire commonly used for cattle. Wide electroplastic tape or braid is preferable because it is easily seen, is reflective, and is less likely to injure a horse. Two strands are ideal, with the top wire around 42 inches and the bottom wire about 18 inches above the ground."
Posts can be spaced up to 50 feet apart for some electric fences. A proper power supply specifically engineered for horses, and plugged into an electrical source or run by solar energy, is essential. A backup battery is a wise investment as well.
Various bracing and fencing designs and "how-to" instructions can be seen on web sites noted in "Fencing Resources" on page 60.
To Maintain a Fence
If horse fences are properly built to start with, maintenance time and costs will be greatly reduced. Probably the most important thing you can do to keep up a fence is to regularly walk its perimeter--at the very least twice a year, in the spring and the fall. With wooden fences, look for loose and/or rotten boards, popped nails, and splinters. Single boards can easily be replaced without disturbing the rest of the fence line. Pounding in nails as you walk along should become automatic.
With woven wire or other similar fences, look carefully for sharp ends and cut them, bend them back with pliers, or tighten/ restring the damaged line. Double-check the posts, especially in corners, to see how well they are standing up to the wire tension.
Wooden fences should be painted with a standard, non-toxic fence paint about every five to seven years. This protects the wood and prolongs the use of the fence. Many owners choose to spray on paint for easier application and deeper penetration, rather than applying it with a brush. Black is more commonly used today, as wear and chipping aren't as easily noticed as with white--although a freshly painted white fence is still gorgeous to look at!
Plastic and HTP fences never need to be painted, although you might choose to wash them regularly--especially in humid climates--to remove mildew and dirt.
Weeds and shrubs need to be kept away from electric fences at all times. These and all fences need to be carefully checked, of course, after a heavy snow or severe rainstorm.
As Robert Frost so beautifully described in the famous poem Mending Wall, each piece of a fence (or relationship!) is important. When it is carefully designed and built, and regularly maintained, everybody benefits. In essence then, writes Frost: "He only says, 'Good fences make good neighbors.' "
And happy horses.
Your local county cooperative extension agent is probably the best resource available for information about fencing. He or she knows the area and can save you both time and money. And the advice is free! Following are other sources of fencing information.
- Horse Industry Handbook, available from the American Youth Horse Council
Web Sites
- www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/b1192.htm, University of Georgia, "Fences for Horses," by Dr. John W. Worley, Biological and Agricultural Engineering; and Dr. Gary Heusner, Animal and Dairy Science.
- www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/livestock/aps-99_04/aps-0050.html, Virginia Cooperative Extension, "Fencing Options for Horse Farm Management in Virginia," by Larry A. Lawrence, Extension Animal Scientist, Horses, Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech. Also: "Fence Safety Survey" by Lawrence.
- See the Fencing section under Farm/Facility Management at TheHorse.com.
|20-25 years
|Polymer-coated wood*
low to none
|Lasts indefinitely, rot- and weather-resistant
|Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), flexible and rigid*
|Lasts indefinitely, rot-resistant
|Plastic grid/mesh*
|20-25 years depending on color; black variety may have a longer life expectancy than white
|Steel and rail*
|10-30 years
|Woven wire*
|30 years or more, depending on installation
|Smooth wire
|Must be replaced when rusty or stretched
|Electric tape
|Long-lasting, rot- and weather-resistant
* Acceptable fencing for small paddocks (woven wire used in small paddocks should be V-mesh). The lanes need to be wide enough for equipment and to insure that horses cannot reach across and fight.
Source: Lawrence, L. Fencing Options for Horse Farm Management in Virginia. Livestock Update, Virginia Tech, April 1999.
About the Author
Marian Carpenter
Marian Carpenter, a lifelong horsewoman and writer, is executive director of the Texas Equine Veterinary Association. She lives with her family and equine friends near Amarillo, Texas.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Present and Future and What Should be the Role of India?
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing is at a crossroads. There is widespread realization among the regulators and the industry that the current state of high variability and "Quality by Inspection" is no longer adequate. While the industry still largely employs first generation quality management tools, the products that are being marketed are very complex to develop and manufacture. There is agreement between the regulators and the industry that "Quality by Design" or QbD is the way forward. The root cause of the current issues with pharmaceutical manufacturing is that the level of science and technology for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing lags far behind the state-of-the-art science and technology being deployed to discover new molecular entities. According to the U.S. FDA, one of the key reasons for the decline in the rate of entry of new drugs to the market is that the applied sciences needed for medical product development (translational research) have not kept pace with the tremendous advances in the basic sciences. While there is significant investment in discovery research by the pharma companies and the U.S. federal government, investment in basic research in the science of product development and manufacturing has been woefully small.
Pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. and Europe are outsourcing more and more to countries like India and China to take advantage of the lower costs. These countries are inheriting the highly inefficient manufacturing technology from the West. If nothing else changes, as labor costs are going to increase in India, pharmaceutical manufacturing will likely move to countries which may provide even cheaper labor.
There are similarities between the state of pharmaceutical manufacturing and the state of the auto industry about 50-60 years ago. U.S. automakers were content in spending large sums in marketing rather than in basic science and on improvement of quality. While the Japanese companies started out by assembling foreign cars in Japan in late thirties, by the mid-fifties they started heavily investing in automation, new manufacturing technology and in quality initiatives. In this regard, the efforts of W. Edwards Demming are well known to every one. India has two choices of moving forward. India can either chose to follow the Japanese auto industry model and investing in science and technology and quality and be a leader in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing in the future. Alternatively, India can continue to rely on ancient technologies with high manual labor, high rejection rate and wastage, overbearing documentation load and heavy reliance on manual inspection. The ultimate consequences of the latter will not be good for the Indian economy or its people.
Prior to joining Purdue University in February, 2004, Dr. Basu worked in the pharmaceutical industry (Searle, Pharmacia and Pfizer) for over 20 years in various capacities in research, development, manufacturing, and outsourcing.
Prabir Basu earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from Webster University in St. Louis, MO. Before joining Searle in 1984, Dr. Basu briefly taught Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in 1972 and worked for Hindustan Lever Limited, India from 1973 to 1983. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and editor of the Journal of Validation Technology and Journal of GxP Compliance.
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Internet Radio and Productivity
Writing long papers for school or having long days at work can make you sluggish and unproductive. The day to day routine can be boring, and in turn slow you down. Listening to music, however, can make your more productive and can perk you up with a little more energy. There are debates about whether classical music makes you smarter or not. Listening to a certain type of music ranges from person to person. Maybe pop music makes you smarter because you make up songs about what you are studying. Music choices are very personal. One thing that is true is that listening to music, for some people, can make you more productive.
Studies have shown that listening to music can make you more productive, especially at work. Most workers who listen to music get their work done faster and are happier to be at work. Depending on where you work, it can be hard to listen to music and not distract the colleagues around you. If you work in a quiet office building, you may want to consider loading your favorite tunes on an MP3 player. You can browse the Internet for your favorite songs. Some Internet radio stations also let you build your own playlists which can be downloaded to your MP3 player.
Radio stations on the Internet are a great resource for listening to music while you are studying or being productive at work. There are fewer commercials and fewer interruptions that will break your concentration. A lot of traditional radio programs have too many commercial breaks and sponsor they are obligated to promote. Some shows have frequent interruptions from DJs instead of playing music. Another benefit of listening to the radio online is that you do not have to bring in a radio or boom box that will take up space in your office or dorm room for example.
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HOUSTON - A business owner in northeast Harris County shot a suspected burglar trying to steal car parts, deputies said.
The shooting happened at A Plaza Auto Parts at 904 Hill Road and Hardy Toll Road at around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The owner said he arrived at his shop to find two masked men attempting to steal expensive car parts.
"When someone breaks into your place, you don't know what their intentions are," said the business owner, who did not want to be identified. "I don't know if they are armed or if they are there to kill or what they are there to do."
Investigators said the business owner was not sure if he hit anyone.Owner shoots burglary suspect
"He got here, confronted the two individuals, fired several shots, not knowing if (he) hit anybody," said Pete Cupial, with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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"It's not only here, we have been hit several times. Recently, a couple of days ago, they went in and stole some tires and things and wheels," the owner said.
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The owner will not be charged.
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Newark, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) - Karri Ramo made 31 saves for his second shutout of the season to help the Calgary Flames deal the New Jersey Devils a crippling 1-0 loss on Monday.
The defeat was a stinging blow to New Jersey's playoff hopes, as the team is three points back of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final wild card spot. New Jersey has just three games left, while Columbus has four.
"We're at the mercy of games like this because our margin of error is very small," said New Jersey head coach Peter DeBoer. "We're still alive here, have to get ready and cross our fingers that we get some help."
Mark Giordano scored the only goal of the game for the Flames, who have won three straight for the first start since a five-game run from Jan. 22-Feb. 1.
"It was a tough game and they were in our zone for a lot of time," said Ramo. "But we got the one goal and we're able to make their life harder."
Cory Schneider gave up one goal on 22 shots. for the Devils, who had won three of four coming into the game.
The only goal of this game came just 23 seconds into the final period with Calgary on the power play.
A dump in wrapped around the boards to the left side by Matt Cammalleri and Jiri Hudler picked it up, firing a pass to the high slot where Giordano one- timed a knuckler into the back of the net.
New Jersey got pressure late with the goalie pulled, but Ramo made a nice stop on a Michael Ryder shot from the low right side, and Jaromir Jagr's wraparound from the left side went just wide of the net in the final seconds.
"It just wasn't our night," said Jagr. "We just couldn't score today and for whatever reason it was a perfect game by him (Ramo)."
Ryan Carter appeared to have a goal with 1:26 to play in the first period as he got a deflected shot into the net, but it was waived off on the ice as it was ruled that he kicked it in, and the replay upheld the call.
Ramo turned away 10 shots in the second period, while Schneider made nine saves in the frame to send it to the final period scoreless.
Game Notes
The loss by New Jersey allowed the New York Rangers to clinch a playoff spot ... New Jersey hosts Ottawa on Thursday ... Calgary hosts Los Angeles on Wednesday ... Calgary has won three straight against New Jersey.


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A Lab for Glass Skew, Glass Stop & Other PCB Design Challenges
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The senior director of Isola's Analytical Services Lab talks about working with engineers to solve common PCB design issues.
EE Times on occasion sits down with technical professionals who are working behind the scenes to ensure the quality and reliability of the components and materials that go into the products engineers design. Here we interview Peg Conn, senior director of the Analytical Services Laboratory at Isola, a manufacturer of materials used in advanced multilayer printed circuit boards.
EE Times: Is running a busy analytical services lab that performs various electrical, thermal, and mechanical characterizations of resin components and laminate materials used in PCBs part of your grand career plan?
Peg Conn: I'm in this position more by luck than through any actual planning. I started out at Isola in manufacturing and then moved into the analytical lab as a technician. While working full time, I decided to go back to school part time to get a bachelor's degree in chemistry. The best part about college was that I was the only student who had no problem getting up early for an 8:00 a.m. chemistry class. Every day in the lab is an adventure -- some days more than others. I only wish I could spend more time in the lab and less time on paperwork.
EE Times: What's a typical day like in the lab?
Conn: Hectic. Just to give you an idea of how busy we are, we are open seven days a week from 5:00 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. the next day. At any given time, we test more than 100 samples, ranging from partially finished circuit boards to R&D samples from resin mixes to raw materials from a new supplier, and deadlines are tight. My boss once came up to me and told me that we had to find some way to test a material -- and we had 15 minutes to come up with a new test.
EE Times: How have things changed in the past 30 years?
Conn: When I started in this industry, the standard was all paper-based material with fiberglass barriers, and traces were a quarter to a half inch. Now they are 5 and 10 mils. Boards were two-sided. Now we're looking at 80 layers. And it is almost mind-boggling to consider the speed at which signals need to transverse a PCB.
EE Times: What is the most important thing engineers want to know when they come to your lab for testing?
Conn: Engineers are really interested in the curing process. If a circuit board is to perform thermally when it is fully populated, the base needs to be cured properly. It's such a big issue, because when you deal with polymers, you can easily and inadvertently be favoring a reaction that you don't want. Crosslinking of the polymers is science, but how you get there is really an art.
EE Times: Are there typical, common mistakes that you see PCB designers often make?
Conn: One of the biggest challenges engineers have when they design a very complex board is that they wind up with a lot of features, which all need to be filled in with resin. One problem we see frequently is called "glass stop," which means there is not enough resin, and the glass is actually hitting the features of the subassembly. That's a good place for delamination and a weak point for thermal excursions. Typically, engineers have no choice in the amount of copper they use, because it is required for performance. That can be overcome by using more prepreg plies, but today everyone is trying to minimize board thickness -- for cost or other reasons -- and board design becomes a delicate balancing act.
EE Times: How is the industry pushing the limits in materials advancements?
Conn: One of the biggest challenges today is that you still need glass fabric for reinforcement in the multilayer boards. Glass has a different dielectric constant as compared to the resin matrix. As an electric signal passes in between the glass fibers, it will affect the speed and, therefore, timing of a differential signal, resulting in skew. For differential pairs at high data rates, design engineers were adjusting signal traces to run on a 15-degree bias in order to mitigate the skew issues caused by the glass fabric. This is a cost prohibitive solution, due to yield issues, and perhaps not very effective at very high speeds. To address this issue, we have introduced GigaSync, which was engineered to eliminate the skew issues. This has required the lab to develop a new set of test processes. More fun in the lab.
EE Times: What do you predict will happen in the next 10 years?
Conn: I don't see the rate of change in this industry slowing down anytime in the near future. I think it is going to keep changing as fast as we can develop new applications for new materials.


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Sending holiday cards is a nice gesture and fun holiday tradition. However, deciding what to include – and not include – in your card can be a struggle for some.
Before you write out your holiday cards for this season, consider these suggestions.
Share your success, but don't brag
The biggest problem some holiday card senders face is how to share accomplishments without sounding too braggy. When sending a card to a friend or a family member, you want to include your success throughout the year. After all, they are your loved ones, so they want to know that you are happy and doing well. However, as to not sound like you are bragging, also show some humility. Feel free to share a couple of humorous moments from your year as well.
Don't be a downer
While you don't want to sound like you're bragging in a holiday card, you also don't want your card to be depressing. If you've had a rough year, it's OK to share that, but try to put a positive spin on it. Or if there isn't a way to make a joke about it or water it down, then just be sure not to dwell on it. It's OK to be honest with your friends and family, but they likely don't need to know every sad detail of the situation.
How to share an illness
If illness was a big part of your year, then that's an OK item to include in your holiday card. Try not to include every detail. While your loved ones care about you and your health, they don't necessarily need to hear about every medication you're on or every trip to the doctor's office. See if you can pull some positive details out and focus on those instead.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelEco-friendly Brussels hotel in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, near Belgian Comic Strip Center
Popular property highlights
Located in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rogier Square, Belgian Comic Strip Center, and Cathedral of St. Michael. Museum of Musical Instruments and Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
A health club, a bar/lounge, and a conference center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and meeting rooms.
Room Amenities
All 304 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and iPod docks. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us! Opens in a new window.
Hotel BLOOM
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This eco-friendly hotel also offers a health club, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Hotel BLOOM is a smoke-free property.
- Bar/lounge
- Luggage storage
- Elevator/lift
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Conference center
- Shopping on site
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Business center
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Meeting rooms 12
- Total number of rooms - 304
- Number of floors - 8
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Health club
- Smoke-free property
- Multilingual staff
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Separate sitting area
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Satellite TV service
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Free bottled water
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Individually decorated
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Espresso maker
- Desk
- iPod docking station
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
SMOODS - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
OO - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Reservations are required.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.24 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between EUR 15 and EUR 19 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 27 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per night
Hotel Name
- BLOOM Brussels
- BLOOM Hotel
- Hotel BLOOM
- Hotel BLOOM Brussels
- Bloom Hotel Brussels
- Hotel BLOOM! Brussels, Belgium
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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"The rationale for this Literature of Comedy class comes straight from the mouths of teens," said Paly English teacher Lucy Filppu, recounting the questions she gets from students — "'Is this another tragedy? Who dies in the end?'" — as they launch into reading another tragedy.
Proposing a course in which students will read Greek and Shakespearean comedy, Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain, Filppu said: "These authors demand an understanding of taste, nuance, inference, absurdity, subtext — the very high levels of appraisal that we want to bring out in our students.
"I suggest that students can laugh and learn simultaneously," she said.
Gunn teacher Ronen Habib said he's already been sneaking bits of positive psychology into his teaching of economics and other subjects.
"For many of those students, it's really been an incredible transformation. I've seen the power of it," Habib told the board.
"I had one student tell me some lessons she learned actually saved her life. As a teacher there's no better compensation."
The positive psych course will focus on research as well as on "practical tools people can use to lead happier lives," such as remembering daily what you are grateful for; meditation; acts of kindness toward others; and retaining a "growth mindset," Habib said, referring to having an attitude that change is possible.
Students will be required to keep daily journals, write papers analyzing different points of view and take assessments to make sure they understand the theory.
"I don't want students to grow just academically — I want them to grow as people," he said, noting that a college course on positive psychology had been a transforming experience for him personally.
Other proposed classes are a short course in communications for sixth-graders at Jordan Middle School developed by Sue Morosoli; ceramics and sculpture created by Jordan art teachers Leslie Goldman and Paul Gralen; programming for mobile devices, developed by Gunn math and computer science teacher Chris Bell; and "Senior Projects," a research-methods class proposed by Gunn librarian Meg Omainsky.
Ideas for new classes "originate from different places," Director of Secondary Education Michael Milliken said, including teachers, students and the school administration's desire to provide a fuller sequence of programming.
Bell said the mobile-devices programming course stemmed from his personal interest in learning to develop apps.
"Teaching computer science and looking at student needs, I thought, 'Oh, this might actually work.' I spent a lot of time over the summer going online, looking at textbooks and I took a class."
The programming class will make Gunn's computer-science program, which has seen growing enrollment, more comprehensive, Bell said.
"Currently we have one year of basic courses and one year of an AP course, and that's it."
The new class would cater both to students who have completed the AP class and to those who have completed the first-year course but whose skills are not yet ready for the AP sequence, Bell said.
Board members were enthusiastic about the teachers' proposals, all indicating they will support them when it comes to a final vote at the next board meeting Feb. 12.
In other business Tuesday, board members indicated that at their next meeting they will vote to authorize issuance and sale of $70 million in bonds under the $378 million "Strong Schools" bond measure approved by voters in 2008.
It will be the third in a projected series of six "Strong Schools" issuances, which are funding new building and expansion to accommodate enrollment growth on all 17 Palo Alto campuses.
The board also voted unanimously to redraw the boundary between the Addison and Walter Hays elementary school attendance areas, moving about 20 blocks from Addison to Walter Hays. Over time the new boundary will ease persistent "overflow" problems for Addison families in recent years, which have resulted in children attending schools farther from home, officials said.
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Obituaries from recent issues...
JoAnn Schaeffer Thorne, age 84, born May 21, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully August 25, 2008 at her home in Nashville. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Dr. Charles B. Thorne; daughters Lucy Keller (Ron) of Memphis, TN, Nancy Atwater (Michael) of N. Palm Beach, FL, Holly White (Rusty) of Pittsburg, TX, and Heather Weaver of Murfreesboro, TN; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Paula Schaeffer and Isabelle Schaeffer of Dayton, OH, and eight nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved so dearly. She was an active member Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Junior League, and the Centennial Club as well as a faithful volunteer at Vanderbilt Hospital and the Children's Theatre. JoAnn loved life and lived each day with much joy sharing her laughter and kindness with all. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she so richly touched. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at Westminster Presbyterian Church (Nashville, TN) followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3900 West End Ave., Nashville TN 37205, Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home, 201 25th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 327-1111.
Orval Edwards Cook, age 75, of Oakwood, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2008. Born in Dayton, he grew up in a military family and enjoyed the experience of living in many different places. Oakwood was home for many years where he was a student at Harman School and graduated from Oakwood High School in the class of 1950.He received his Mechanical Engineering degree from Cornell University where he was inaugurated into Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity and Tau Beta Pi honorary fraternity. After serving in the U.S. Army at Redstone Arsenal, he attended Harvard Business School where he was a Baker Scholar for both years. He returned to Dayton to a position at NCR Corporation where he remained for 22 years. He then pursued a career in venture capital until the time of his death. In 2002 he was recognized for his leadership by the Miami Valley Venture Association. The pursuit of knowledge was a never ending quest for him. His leisure pursuits centered on skiing, fly fishing and tennis. He was an avid member of Slagle Trout Club and Virginia Hollinger Tennis Club. Over the last several years he devoted time and energy to support the Tennis Club. Orval is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy, two sons, Andrew (Ann) in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and Bruce in Westerville, Ohio. Also he leaves three grandchildren, Daniel, Robin and William. A memorial service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 33 West Dixon Ave. celebrating Orval's life was held on Saturday, Aug. 23. The family received friends after the service in the cloister. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Oakwood Schools Foundation, 20 Rubicon Rd., Dayton, 45409 or Virginia Hollinger Memorial Tennis Club, 210 Shafor Blvd., Dayton, OH 45419. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com
Lola Wiley Ford, widow of Carl H Ford, died at home in her sleep on August 12, 2008 in Wheeling, WV. She was well loved by everyone for her quick mind and enormous sense of humor. A native of Cincinnati, OH for 93 years, she was born Lola McDermott in Cincinnati, OH. She was widowed in 1946 when her first husband, William Urner Wiley died shortly after returning from WWII. To support her three daughters, Lola and her mother, Henri McDermott opened the first consignment shop in Cincinnati, OH in 1947. During this time, she was the first female automobile salesperson for Schmidlapp Oldsmobile also in Cincinnati, OH. Until her marriage in 1956 to Carl H Ford, President of the J.W. Ford Company, she was the Society Editor of the Cincinnati Post newspaper. Mrs. Ford is survived by her three daughters, Ann Denison and her husband, Don of Dayton, OH, Lori Winokur and her husband, Dick, of The Villages, FL and Winkie Kusic and her husband, Sam, of Wheeling, WV; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Kepner Funeral Home, National Rd at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.
Albert H. Sealy, born in Columbus, Ohio in 1918, died on Sunday, Aug. 3, in Waterbury, Connecticut. Al was a summa cum laude graduate and member of Phi Beta Kappa of Ohio State University, received his law degree from Harvard Law School and served a Lieutenant in the Naval Reserve. He was a partner of the Smith and Schnacke law firm in its Dayton, Ohio offices and also served a Secretary to the Board of the Mead (now MeadWestvaco) Corporation for many years. He was active in politics – serving in the Ohio State House of Representatives from 1967-69. Chairman of the Representations Select Committee on Tax Revision and ran as a candidate for Governor of Ohio in the Republican Primary of 1969. In 1971, he was appointed by the Governor to the Ohio Task Force on Tax Reform. He also served as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Montgomery County and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1976. His civic duties included serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Wright State University from 1975-1982 as well as Chairman of the Board of the Dayton Philharmonic. After retirement from active law practice, he served as Executive Director of the Institute for National Economic and Social Dialogue and authored the book "Macro Blueprint". He was appointed as an adjunct Professor of Business Policy at the College of Administration Science at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Flora, two daughters: Catherine Dee of New Canaan, CT and Joan Kiplinger of Darien, CT. Their son, Thomas, died of cancer in 2006. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Al was buried at the Bedford Union Cemetery in Bedford, N.Y.
Norman Harris, age 84, of Oakwood, OH passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008 at his residence. Norman worked at Nelson's Union 76 in Oakwood, and retired from Butch's Rod Shop in Moraine, OH. Norman was a veteran of WW II serving with the US Army. Norman is preceded in death by his parents; Thomas & Florence Harris, brother Carroll Harris and sister Elaine Miexner. Norman was a member of the Fairmont Baptist Church for 42 years. Norman is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruby G. (Hinkle) Harris, daughter and son-in-law; Donna (Leroy) Oakes of Jamestown, OH, son and daughter-in-law; Thomas (Joni) Harris of Jacksonville, FL., 5 grandchildren; Mindy Oakes of Dayton, OH, Daulton Harris, Angel Smith, Nathaniel Harris & Mary Ellen Harris all of Jacksonville, FL and 5 great-grandchildren. Family received friends on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH with services that followed in Bristol, TN at the Weaver Funeral Home, 7th & Locust St., Bristol, TN 37620 on Friday, August 15, 2008. Burial in Shipley Cemetery in Bristol, TN. For other remembrances and condolences visit our website at www.routsong.com
Caryl Eugene Rader, age 83, of Dayton (Oakwood), OH, died peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on August 6, 2008, following an unexpected illness. Born in Clark County, OH, to the late George W. and Bertha L. (Ballentine) Rader, he attended The Ohio State University where he played clarinet in the OSU Marching Band before transferring to Muskingum College. He subsequently graduated from the Cleveland College of Mortuary Science. He retired in 1990 following a career with American Standard's Plumbing and Heating Division that spanned nearly four decades. A 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge's Harmony chapter in Urbana, OH, and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, he volunteered for a number of non-profit organizations including the Stephen Ministry Program at Bethany Lutheran Village; Jeremiah's Letter; and Hospice of Dayton. He worked tirelessly for the Lutheran Church of Our Savior where he served on the Church Council, Social Ministry and Property Committees, and sang bass in the choir. He also served as a Precinct Presiding Judge for the Montgomery County Board of Elections and was an active participant in the Mac Users' Group. His sense of humor was legendary and will be sorely missed at Kettering Memorial Hospital's Cardiac Wellness and Rehab Center, Central Perc, and the Hickory Bar-B-Q. He is survived by his loving and devoted high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, Onnolee (Group) Rader; daughter Carlee and son-in-law Michael Drummer of Lake Forest, IL; sister-in-law Elna Kirkwood of Grand Rapids, MI; and three nephews, Joseph Mack Stewart III and Stephen George Stewart of Houston, TX; and Philip Alan (Ruth) Stewart of Grand Rapids, MI. The family received friends on Friday, August 8, 2008 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 East Stroop Road, Kettering, OH. A funeral service celebrating his life was held Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Oakwood, with Pastor Gary W. Eichhorn and Pastor Emeritus Robert A. Willauer officiating. Interment will be at Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Caryl's name to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 E. Thruston Blvd., Dayton, OH 45419 or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to www.routsong.com.
Jean Powell Floridis, age 79, of Oakwood passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at her residence. Jean was a graduate of Fairview Colonel White High School and Miami University where she received her B.A. degree in English. Jean was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church and past member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer for the Dayton Opera Guild, Dayton Art Institute and other community organizations. Jean was preceded in death by her first husband, Boyd John Gibbs; second husband, Theodore F. Floridis and sister, Gail Powell Coyle. She is survived by her children, Ginny (Bob) Holbert of Overland Park, KS, Tom Gibbs of Lawrence, KS and Tad Floridis of New York City, NY; grandchildren, Jay, Nancy, Ellie and Bill; great-grandson, Chase; brother, Dr. Duncan (Carol) Powell and numerous nieces and nephews. All services are private and held at the family's convenience. Burial in Dayton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be sent to the Second Chance Pet Adoption, 12309 Mastin St., Overland Park, KS 66213 or to the Theodore F. and Jean Floridis Fund, c/o The Dayton Foundation 500 Kettering Tower, Dayton, OH 45423. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family via the internet on www.routsong.com
Richard M. Eiler, born January 4, 1934 in Dayton, OH, died on July 25, 2008. He graduated from Oakwood High School, earned a BA degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and then an Electrical Engineering degree from MIT. After serving in the USAF, he moved to Saratoga, CA in 1964 where he worked in the field of marketing and sales with various industries in the Silicon Valley. He retired to Northstar at Tahoe CA, in 1998. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee E Eiler of Dayton OH. Surviving are his wife Barbara and their combined family of four daughters, three sons, and ten grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Donald C Eiler of Dayton OH, and Lee Eiler Jr. of Naples FL; and Betty Eiler of Saratoga, CA. Memorials may be made to Truckee - Tahoe Forest Hospice, P.O. Box 759, Truckee, CA 96160.
Peggy Barbour Straughen, (born Margaret Ann Barbour), age 70, of Washington Township, passed away unexpectedly at Miami Valley Hospital on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Born in Chambersburg, PA on August 21, 1937, Peggy entered nursing school in Harrisburg where she met her husband, Bill (William Joseph) Straughen. Married in 1958, they had recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with their children and grandchildren. Peggy was active in many ways at Normandy United Methodist Church, where she was a member for 40 years. Over her life, she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and was a lay leader. She had a deep and abiding faith. Peggy was very active right up until her death; quilting, genealogy and playing bridge were her favorite interests. Peggy loved her swim lunch bunch and enjoyed their company often. She enjoyed traveling to see family and friends, from a high-school friend in California to family in Pennsylvania and Florida. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Ritchie Barbour and Pauline Coleman Barbour. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dr. William Straughen; daughters, Polly Mae and her husband, John McAuliffe, and their children Emma Jo and Jack, all of Tallahassee, FL; Heidi and her husband, Craig Anderson, and their children, Molly, Ellen and Eric, all of Centerville, son, Joel Straughen and his wife, Nancy and their children, Tegan and Sloane, all of Orlando, FL and sister, Mary Louise Lucas of Chambersburg, PA. A memorial service to celebrate Peggy's life was held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Normandy United Methodist Church, 450 W. Alex-Bell Rd., Centerville, OH 45459 with Revs. David and Elizabeth Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Normandy United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com
Martha Ann "Marty" (Cruea) Routsong, age 81, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008. She was a graduate of Fairview High School in 1945 and received her BS from Miami University, Oxford in 1949. Marty was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, PEO Chapter CK, Eastern Star and an active member of David's United Church of Christ. At David's, she had been a member of the choir, she organized the Christmas bazaar and the church decorating committee for several years. She was a past Matron of Far Hills Chapter Eastern Star (now Belmont Chapter) and served as Grand Marshall of the Grand Chapter of Ohio in 1984. She was co-owner of the Routsong Funeral Home and one of the first women funeral directors in Dayton. Marty's talents were many, she was an extremely accomplished seamstress, national roller skating champion, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, community volunteer and friend who loved to entertain. She enjoyed camping with her family throughout the United States. Marty collected many Native American artifacts and jewelry on her trips as well as local crafts and antiques. Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Edna Cruea, and 2 sisters, Barbara Culp and Frances Ely. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 58 years, Thomas H.; daughter, Jane House; son, Thomas A. Routsong and his wife, Lisa; 2 grandsons, Samuel and Maxwell Routsong and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 17, 2008 at David's United Church of Christ,170 W. David Road, with Rev. Andrew J. Bierkan and Rev. Dave Tackett officiating. Burial in David's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering with Eastern Star services 8:00 PM. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Hospice of Dayton. If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Shriners' Burns Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229 or Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com
David Kent Burnap, age 77, of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 with his family around him at his country home. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Roberta, three daughters; Mary (Richard) VanderKaay of Dayton, Amy (Thomas) Brereton of Atlanta, GA, Sarah (Don Robert Jr.) Bahner of Pinehurst, NC, and son David Burnap, Jr. of Dayton, as well as eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alma Burnap and brother Robert Burnap. David grew up in Columbia Station, Ohio outside Cleveland. After graduating from college he joined the US Air Force serving as a pilot in England. Upon leaving the service he moved to Dayton to start a career in business where he thrived for many years before retiring with his wife to their farm near Wilmington, OH. Private services were held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made in David's name to the Arthur James Prostate Cancer Prevention and Research Fund #302024, 660 Ackerman Road, P. O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218-3112 or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420. Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH in charge of arrangements. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.
Isabel Vandenberg, age 91, formerly of Oakwood, died peacefully on July 9, 2008. Born Nov. 15, 1916 to Alfred S. Frank, Sr. and Mary (Polly) Conover Frank. Preceded in death by her husband, Don G. Vandenberg, sister, Polly Shank and brother, Alfred S. Frank, Jr. Survived by 3 sons, 1 daughter: Peter, Don, David (Susan) Vandenberg and Judy Boudreau (Bill); 4 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Isabel was affiliated with Alpha Phi Sorority (graduated from Northwestern University in Music Education 1938), PEO, Westminster choir and was a music teacher with the Kettering school system. She was a prolific poetry writer, a wonderful mother and was loved by all who knew her. The family is deeply appreciative of the staff of Lincoln Park Manor for caring for Isabel for 5 years, and to her frequent visitors: cousin Carl Hoff and good friend Betty Huter. A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 North Wilkinson St., at 3 pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 with Reverend Kay Davis-Dudding officiating, followed by a reception in the West Parlor. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of choice or to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home, George Miller, Director.
Edythe Wray Arthur, age 90, of Oakwood, died June 25, 2008, at home. Edye was born in Dayton on January 28, 1918, the daughter of Lula Montgomery and Patrick Henry Wray. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, former member of Trotwood Church of Brethren, alumna of Trotwood Madison High School class of 1936, 40 year member of the Dayton Woman's Club, serving on the Board as Editor of the DWC Newsletter, the Dayton Art Institute, Underbidders Bridge Club, Order of Eastern Star, and Miami Valley Golf Club, Brown's Run Country Club of Middle town and the Dunes Country Club of Sanibel Island, Florida. Edye was an avid golfer, accomplished artist and a 40-year plus member and Historian of the "Monday Painters" of the Dayton Woman's Club and belonged to the San-Cap Art League of Sanibel Island, Florida. Edye attended Miami Jacobs Business College and Sinclair Community College. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, son Geoffrey Wray Arthur, brother Clyde Wray and sisters, Thelma Wray Allen, and Virgie Wray Ernst. Survived by her husband Robert K. Arthur, son, Timothy Craig Arthur and wife, Jacquelyn, of Clearwater, Florida, daughters Patricia Arthur Evans and husband Richard of Gahanna, Ohio, grandchildren, Scottie Arthur Melody and husband Scott, of Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio, Bryan Evans and wife Frances of Little Silver, New Jersey, Erich Evans and wife, Lynnette of Bexley, Ohio, and Sarah Evans Napier and husband Matthew of Johnstown, Colorado, Kristyn of Charlotte, North Carolina, James Arthur, of Clearwater, Florida, seven great-grandchildren, brother, George Thomas Wray of Brookville, Ohio. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Anatomical Gift Program at Wright State University where Edye donated her body, or the Trotwood Church of the Brethren in memory of Edye.
Eugene P. Ballard, age 83, of Oakwood, OH passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Eugene was a WWII United States Air Force veteran and a local builder and real estate broker for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Norma, and his parents. He is survived by his two sons, Gene (Lori) Ballard, Randy (Sheila) Ballard; one daughter, Cheryl (John) Bystrek; grandchildren, Matt (Heather) Ballard, Jeremy (Jamie) Bystrek, Jennifer (Josh) Schatteman, Kelly Bystrek and husband Kevin Tamulonis; great-grandchildren, Ryan Ballard, Ashley Ballard and Cora Bystrek.
Lendel Louise Doty (nee Davis), age 51, of Oakwood, passed away early Thursday, Jun 19th after a 3 ? year long, courageous battle with colon cancer. Lendel was born March 7, 1957 in Ilion, New York to Donald and Fay Davis. Lendel graduated from Ilion High School in 1975, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Relations from Utica College of Syracuse University in 1980. She was a member of the Organization of Triangles and in 1974 won the title as the New York State Sweetheart of DeMolay International. In that capacity she traveled the State of New York performing community service for hospitalized children and giving speeches about the importance of education and one's duty to home, God, and country. She married her hometown sweetheart, John Doty on May 31, 1980 and thereafter became a loving and supportive wife and mother. Her oldest daughter, Adrienne (24) was born in Dayton, while Claire (19) and Barrett (18) were born in West Lafayette, Indiana. Her children were the joy of her life. During her 28-year marriage, Lendel lived in Buffalo, NY, West Lafayette, IN, Annapolis, MD, and three different times in Dayton, OH. Lendel loved gardening, sewing, and being a sports mom. She was a talented seamstress and worked for some time at the Stitching Post in Dayton. She also generously volunteered her skills by making the drapes for E.D. Smith Elementary School's Library, the costuming for Miss Camille's annual Ballet Recitals, and the costumes for Oakwood High School's musicals including "The Princess and The Pea", "The Music Man", and "Anything Goes". She also made personalized tea cozies, kitchen towels, and surgeons' caps for the doctors and nurses who took care of her. In addition, Lendel was an incredible cook and generously donated her many delicious creations to the Oakwood Orchestra's Cherry Pie Concerts and the Oakwood High School Football & Volleyball Teams. Her favorite yearly donation was dressing her husband up in a Santa Clause costume she made, decorating their car, and bringing homemade cookies to the young service members who had to pull Christmas Eve and Christmas Day guard duty at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. But Lendel's selfless spirit was also evidenced both during and after her battle with colon cancer; she participated in a Clinical Trial at Duke University in the hopes of finding a cure and then, upon her death, donat ed her corneas to a living recipient, and her body to the Wright State University Medical School. Lendel is survived by her loving and devoted husband John of 28 years; her children Adrienne Lourdes (Alejdin Vishi), Claire Elizabeth, and Barrett Winslow, all of Oakwood; her parents, Donald and Fay (Guhring) Davis of Ilion, NY; two brothers from Ilion, Brett Davis and his children Brandon (Mystic, CT) and Audrey (Ilion, NY), and brother Shawn Davis and his children Amanda (Schuyler, NY) and Ashley (Schuyler, NY), her uncle, Dr. Donald T. Olson (Jupiter, FL) and his children Caron (South Bend, IN), Jean (Chicago, IL), Jon (South Bend, IN), Lori (Valparaiso, IN), and all their family of South Bend, IN; her wonderful parents-in-law, brothers and sisters-in-law, and their children, and her beloved German Shepherd, Heika. Lendel was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Charles Davis of Ilion, NY; her maternal grandparents, H. Frederick Guhring and Agnes (Lenz) Guhring of Litchfield, NY; a very special maternal aunt, Elinor Olson (South Bend, IN), a maternal uncle, Jon Frederick Guhring of Ilion, NY; and a host of other Davis relatives. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 29th, 2008 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 33 West Dixon Avenue, Oakwood at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Lendel asks that you contribute to her daughter Claire's "Relay for Life" Team. She also asks "you honor my memory by enjoying each day, loving your children, and not sweating the small stuff."
Roger W. Farley, age 79, passed away at Bethany Lutheran Village on June 8, 2008. A long-time resident of Oakwood and beloved husband of Barbara, Roger was born to Don and Helen Farley in Brookings, SD, on February 1, 1929. After his graduation from John H. Lehman High School in Canton, OH, Roger enlisted in the Marine Corps. Following his honorable discharge in 1948, he entered Denison University, where he joined the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, eventually serving as President. Roger's studies included a junior year abroad at the University of Geneva in Switzerland, which ignited his enduring love of travel. In 1952, Roger received his B.A. from Denison and began his career in sales training for the 3M Company, where he worked for a decade. Prior to his retirement in 1994, Roger worked primarily in sales training and sales management training for the Mead Corporation, including positions with two Mead subsidiaries: V.P. of Sales for the Stanley Furniture Company in Stanleytown, VA, and Director of Education and Development at Zellerbach in Dayton. Roger was a member of the National Society of Sales Training Executives, the Oakwood branch of Rotary International, where he served as President in 1984, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he served on the Vestry in addition to lending his talents as Properties Committee Chair and Lay Reader. Roger met Barbara during a blind date; they married on June 25, 1955 and had an inspirational marriage of almost 53 years. During their marriage, Roger and Barbara traveled around the world, visiting 36 countries. In addition to travel, Roger loved visiting with his children and grandchildren, working in his yard, and dancing with his wife. Preceded in death by his infant son, Todd William Farley in 1960, and his son, Kent Emerson Farley in 2005, Roger is survived by his wife, Barbara. His oldest child, Page Anderson, makes her home with her husband, Eric, in Hyde Park, Cincinnati. His youngest, Jill Davis, her husband, Sam, and their sons Harrison, Weston and Bennett are residents of Oakwood. His daughter-in-law, Anne-Marie Farley, lives in Cincinnati with her sons, Conor, Nicholas and Ethan. Roger's oldest brother, Donald Farley, lives in Evanston, IL with his wife, Martha. His middle brother, Russell Farley, resides in Strafford, VT. There was a memorial service held celebrating Roger's life on Saturday, June 14, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oakwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed toward a charity of the donor's choice, or to The Mayo Clinic, Dept. of Development, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL, 32224. Please make checks payable to The Mayo Clinic, and indicate "for Movement Disorders Research" in the memo line. Arrangements in care of Routsong Funeral Home.
Don R. Ireland, age 81, of Dayton and Hilton Head Island died peacefully on June 9, 2008, after a series of illnesses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ella (nee Crosby), and his sister, Dama (Dick Kimmel). Born in Lafayette, Indiana, he is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Beth, and three children, Jeff (Ellen), Scott (Kim) and Steve (Jean) and five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Olivia, Jerame, David and Patrick. Don grew up in Lafayette, Indiana and his education at Purdue University was interrupted by service to his country in the Pacific Theater. In Purdue's class of 1947, he married his Sweetheart of Sigma Chi in 1948. They moved to Dayton in 1950 and he and others subsequently founded Main Line Supply Company, a successful industrial distribution business. Don loved to travel and together with Beth visited most of the world. He cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren, all of whom appreciate his love, support, encouragement and humor. He enjoyed the beach, the Purdue Boilermakers, golf and his wide circle of friends in Ohio and South Carolina. Having served on the Boards of The Salvation Army, the YMCA and Camp Kern, he was also active in Dayton Rotary, the 39er's, the Dayton Bicycle Club, the Moraine Country Club and Belfair. He will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather, husband, friend and a true gentleman. His sense of humor was a source of laughter for his friends, family and anyone who knew him. Visitation was held at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Road in Kettering, on Thursday, June 12, 2008 with a memorial service on Friday June 13, 2008 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 93 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH 45402 or Camp Kern, 5291 St. Rte. 350, Oregonia, OH 45054. Condolences and remembrances may be sent via the web site at www.routsong.com.
Virginia "JiJi" Cornish Volz, age 78, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Dayton, passed away June 13, 2008 in Sarasota. A "Celebration of Life" is planned for a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Volz and her parents, Myron and Loraine Cornish. She is survived by two daughters, Christie Proctor and Cheri Ohmer; son, Charles Huber; four step-children, Robin, Mike, Pete and Tim Volz; sister, Marjorie Ziska. JiJi grew up in Oakwood and was a member of the
Oakwood High School Class of 1948. JiJi was an active volunteer in her children's activities in school, church, and her community. While in Sarasota she worked with her husband Don as owners of Voyles Menswear on St. Armands Circle for 23 years. Words can not describe how she touched and enriched everyone she met. To have known JiJi was a blessing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
Rose Meredith Neikirk, age 3 months, of Oakwood, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Lloyd Matthews and cousin Christopher Matthews. Rose is survived by her parents, Wallace and Margaret Neikirk, and sister Lily; maternal grandmother, Edwina Matthews; paternal grandparents Donald and Helen Neikirk, as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Rose will be remembered as an uncomplaining fighter with a sweet, soft spirit. She received Christian baptism June 2, 2008. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church, 4417 Bigger Rd., Kettering, OH 45440, with the Rev. Dr. Julia Wharff officiating. The family will greet friends after the service. Private burial. The family thanks the hospitals' NICU staff who lovingly cared for Rose. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, 1 Wyoming St., Dayton, OH 45409 or Cincinnati Children's Hospital Donations Office, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229. Condolences and remembrances may be sent via the website at www.routsong.com.
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Stevie Wonder is spreading a little holiday cheer to children in need this Christmas.
With his 17th Annual House Full of Toys concert, taking place in L.A. on December 15, Stevie Wonder recruits some of his favorite new artists for a night filled with music and giving. Each member of the audience is asked to bring a gift that will be donated to families who are struggling.
Stevie told sister station 94.7 The Wave that the idea for his annual holiday concert started when he was just a little boy.
"House Full of Toys…really came from when I was ten years old," he explained. "You know, then we didn't have anything, and I said 'If someday I became famous…I would do this show and call it House Full of Toys. It would be a house full of toys for all the kids all over the world who didn't have any toys for Christmas.'"
Adding, "It's been a blessing that we've been able to do it."
Growing up, Stevie says, he used to pray that his family would just able to get a washing machine and now is happy that his legendary status allows him to give back.
Next year for Christmas, Stevie even hints that he may treat fans to a new holiday album, the long awaited follow-up to his 1967 record, Someday At Christmas, featuring "What Christmas Means To Me."
Go here to listen to Stevie's full interview with 94.7 The Wave and his rendition of the holiday classic, "The Christmas Song."
For more information on the 17th Annual House Full of Toys concert, featuring Bruno Mars and others, visit nokiatheatrelalive.com.
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 9:26 PM
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Occupy movement joins annual protest at Chevron HQ
Original post made on May 31, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 9:26 PM
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a resident of San Ramon
on May 31, 2012 at 10:48 am
In solidarity with the occupy movement. Occupy Chevron!
a resident of Danville
on May 31, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Instead of "Occupiers" they should be called "Occu liars."
They claim Chevron isn't paying its "fair share," even though Chevron has a 44% effective tax rate, according to its SEC filings, one of the highest of any company in the world. In comparison, the average effective tax rate for S&P 500 companies is 26%.
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And those protesters aren't paying their fair share. Middle class income taxes are at historic lows, currently 5.6% for a family of four. And overall federal taxes --which include income as well as payroll and excise taxes -- on middle-income households are near their lowest levels in decades, 14.3% on average.
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Meanwhile, the average income tax rate of the top 1% is currently 24%, which does not include payroll & excise taxes, the impending 3.8% Obamacare surtax on investment income and 0.9% payroll tax (assuming it is ruled constitutional), nor the 10% California state income tax. The top 5% pay more taxes than the bottom 95% combined.
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It's time for the Occupiers to pay their fair share.
a resident of Danville
on May 31, 2012 at 1:51 pm
The Occupy movement "is an international, people-driven movement of individuals with many different backgrounds and political beliefs. Since we no longer trust our elected officials to represent anyone other than their wealthiest donors, #occupy empowers real people to create real change from the bottom up. Organized in over 100 cities in the United States, the movement aims to fight back against the system that has allowed the richest 1% to write the rules governing an unbalanced and inequitable global economy, and thus foreclosing on our future."
What does the Occupy Movement want? "to end the monetized relationship between corrupt politicians and corporate criminals. To end profit-driven policies. We believe our grievances are connected and rooted in corrosive corporate influences. We want a system that operates in the interest of the people."
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a resident of San Ramon
on Jun 2, 2012 at 12:48 am
So media matters and occupy join forces? Say Hi to your esteemed leader and benefactor George Soros. Interesting media matters etc have not picketed Nancy Pelosi for banning union workers at her winery and restaurants. Or what about big big bad bad GE and Jeffery Immelt---paid no taxes? Oh yes---FOO---friend of Obama. Selective outrage I see.
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Cheika praises early bird Waratahs
They weren't due back at training until next week, but the Waratahs' national team contingent braved a sweltering Sydney morning to display their commitment to turning the struggling Super Rugby franchise around.
The Michael Cheika era was in full swing at Centennial Park on Monday, the new coach casting a watchful eye as his crop of stars took part in a torturous series of running drills.
There they were, Berrick Barnes, Benn Robinson and Drew Mitchell amongst them, sweating it out when they could have just as easily been enjoying a day at the beach.
Cheika calls them the "chasing pack", with the "lead group" containing the likes of young gun Bernard Foley and AFL convert Israel Folau having already gone through the gruelling pre-season program.
Despite coming back of their own volition a week ahead of schedule, there were no favours afforded the group - which was missing only Adam Ashley-Cooper, Sekope Kepu, Wycliff Palu and Tatafu Polota-Nau of the franchise's European tourists.
"I didn't speak to any of them, they just wanted to (come back)", Cheika said.
"It shows the respect for their teammates and that is the most important thing in this game.
"The players have been really open to a different way of working.
"These sessions, a lot of the education's done on the run, on the field, that puts pressure to learn.
"There's obviously a whole new game shape that they're playing, there's a lot of new things ... they want to get better, you can see that."
Said Mitchell of the early return: "It was an individual decision.
"I had a fair bit of time off last year through my ankle and that sort of stuff - in terms of conditioning I'm probably a little bit behind most guys so it was important for me to get back."
Mitchell's eagerness may also have something to do with the competition for places ahead of the Super Rugby season opener on February 23.
While admitting the Test stars had some credit to burn, Cheika is desperate to create competition for places.
The outside backs are particularly deep, with the likes of Australian representatives Lachie Turner, Mitchell and Ashley-Cooper facing heat from Tom Kingston, Peter Betham and Folau.
"You just make them compete against each other - that's it," Cheika said.
"Everyone's really clear with the criteria for judgement which we have.
"The idea is to build a squad of depth ... if you want to try to be the best team you've got to have that."
Cheika is also casting his eye over potential captains.
Incumbent Robinson - who inherited the role as a result of former skipper Rocky Elsom's injury ruined 2012 season - has already stated his desire to retain the captaincy.
"You've got to see who wants it the most," Cheika said of the captaincy.
"The leadership's earned, it's not a given.
"A lot of the guys are back and running around now - we'll see who wants to earn the respect to be the boss."
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[Web Link On Google's official blog], Alan Eustace, Google's vice president of engineering and research, apologized for the privacy violations, saying "we are mortified by what happened."
Google's fleet of cars that drive around taking pictures for street view were equipped with experimental software that inadvertently captured unencrypted data from private wireless networks. Google's intention is to create a map of private networks for geo-location products.
In response, Google has appointed an internal privacy chief and is training its employees to prevent such incidents in the future.
"A number of external regulators have inspected the data as part of their investigations (seven of which have now been concluded)," Eustace wrote. "It's clear from those inspections that while most of the data is fragmentary, in some instances entire emails and URLs were captured, as well as passwords. We want to delete this data as soon as possible, and I would like to apologize again for the fact that we collected it in the first place. We are mortified by what happened, but confident that these changes to our processes and structure will significantly improve our internal privacy and security practices for the benefit of all our users."


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As an independent producer, I am always looking for new content to work on, preferably commercially viable and sound projects that will align me with interesting people. Obviously this is what everyone desires, so I find myself lucky enough to have a great network of friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry who look out for me in this regard. When an old college buddy informed me that his roommate was looking for someone to come on-board his documentary, a true story involving the Amityville Horror, I was intrigued right off the bat.
I sat down to meet with Eric Walter on a Saturday afternoon. I introduced myself and explained my background a little more. Professionally, I've worked all over the industry, from talent management to a major agency and in development for both television and film, as well as continuing to independently produce content from commercials, music videos and film work of varying lengths. In turn, Eric talked about his background and what he envisions for the My Amityville Horror project. I was immediately struck by his knowledge of the Amityville subject as a whole and his palpable excitement for what he is doing and his hopes for what the film will accomplish. He's clearly an expert and it shows.
After talking for quite some time, Eric sat me down to watch a six minute sizzle reel that he had put together from footage he had previously shot of Danny Lutz. Danny is the eldest son of Kathy and George Lutz (who adopted Danny and his siblings after his marriage to Kathy). It is George and Kathy's testimony that all of the previous Amityville books and films are based on. I was stunned by how much of an arresting character Danny presents on screen. Honestly, I hadn't even realized that the six minutes were up – all I could think is that I want to know more about this dude from Long Island who suffered at the hands of a world famous haunting and just now is willing to talk about it. Having only seen the films, I had no idea that the whole issue of the Amityville haunting is as controversial to those it happened to as it is – I really hadn't thought about how a haunting, that goes on to be famous, and brings those affected by it some iota of fame, would affect anyone, much less the children involved. So many questions came rushing into my head, questions that only Danny will be able to answer. How does he feel about his parents dragging him into this? What actually happened in Amityville? What does he think of the films? Do people know him as "the Amityville kid" and if so, does he like that or abhor being associated with it? All of these questions would only be answered by signing up to help produce the documentary, so after another meeting with Eric and My Amityville Horror's third producer, John Blythe, I did just that.


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Tri-Valley Heroes: Sandra J. Wing honored for courage
Original post made on Dec 7, 2012
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a resident of San Ramon
on Dec 7, 2012 at 8:04 am
We have support this charity for a number of years now. The annual evening fundraiser has become one of the most positive events on our calendar. Amazing ppl doing amazing things for those dealing with the horror of cancer. I would urge others to look into it. Sandra and Gracie are amazing. To even be a small part of their work cannot be expressed adequately.
a resident of Danville
on Dec 11, 2012 at 10:05 am
Another great organization in our Tri-Valley area helping those who need it at a most vulnerable time. Thanks to all volunteers and the founder of this caring group. I hope they raise alot for those in need and recovering from the tough disease.
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Mountaintop Family Center Church invites families to church on Sundays during our 9am or 10:30am contemporary services. Come a few minutes early for a continental breakfast with coffee, tea, bagels, and danishes.
KidsTown Children's Ministries takes place during both services for children 8 weeks old through 6th grade. Our certified KidsTown staff provides a safe environment for children to grow in their relationships with God and with others.
A Mother's Day Brunch will be held at 10am on Saturday, May 10th. All ladies are invited to attend. There will be a delicious brunch and a special program for all the special women in our lives. Tickets cost $7 for women, $4 for girls age 3-12 and girls 2 and under are free. Tickets must be purchased by Sunday, April 27th and seating is limited.
MFC will host three Lego Robotics Camps for students who will have completed grades 3-6 : June 19th and 20th from 9am-1pm for girls and boys -registration fee $40, June 30th -July 3rd from 9am-noon for BOYS ONLY -registration fee $55, and August 4th-7th from 9am-noon for GIRLS ONLY -Registration fee $55. All Lego Robotics camps are limited to 24 students and will be accepted upon when we receive their registration form and fee. Please contact the church office for a registration form.
A Stack Fast Camp will be held at Mountaintop Family Church June 30th -July 3rd from 9am to noon. This camp is for students who have completed grades 1 to 6 and like cup stacking. There will be indoor and outdoor games, snacks and lots of cup stacking! The camp is $45 if registered by June 2nd. Contact the church office for a registration form.
Contact the MFC office at 570-474-0900 or email firstname.lastname@example.com more information on the ministries and programs. The Chuch is located at 209 S. Mountain Blvd, Mountaintop. www.mfcchurch.com


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A tour edition of the pizzafest will be held in Shangai and will be organised by the owner of the pizzeria where the Japanese guy work.... Does it seam strange???As I said there wasn't a good pizza at this edition of the pizzafest......There were two prizes, one from the technical Jury (VPN) which went to the japanese and the other from the public that went to a guy from Campania.Make your own conclusion
What's up with all these competitions. I saw the U.S. pizza championships on TV and I was horrified. 100% of the pizzas looked bad and I notice that zero of the top 50 pizza places were represented. Who cares who can spin the most dough? Bobby Flay did a show a few weeks ago where he challenged some guy in NY who won one of these competitions in Italy. I think the guy bakes at Two Brothers pizza on long island (I may have that wrong, but I can tell you I've never heard of the place). Why doesn't he try that at UPN?These things are commercials for wannabees. It's a marketing thing to sell automatic sauce dispensers or something.Jeff
This particular "festival" is about, in theory, to promote pizza napoletana, however there are the interest of the association (VPN) to get "foreign" membership fee's...... The main competition was about presenting the best Margherita or marinara, no innovative recipes or spinning competition...Ciao
Pardon my cynicism, but methinks I detect more than a touch of ethnocentric snobbery here.


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Hi to the community!
I'm approaching a complex job, my objective is to parallelize an old code written in Fortran 77 over the years.
It uses a non sequential Monte Carlo method, with many subroutines.
I choosed openMP to parallelize it, and I don't know if I did the right choice.
- I got rid of commons, i replaced them with arguments inside the call (huge job).
- I also deleted all the variables declarations and replace them with allocatable declarations (which sadly slow down a lot the code execution).
I work with parallel studio 2013 and when I turn on the flag to read the openMP syntax the program compile fine but crashes when it runs.
Is a memory problem because it crashes when try to declare the variables inside sub1(), example down.
It crashes if I try to pass a big array inside the parallel code, (but it doesn't even reach the paralleization code) otherwise it runs.
If I apply the same parallelization problem to a clean project it works fine.
Do you know if openMP has issues with many variable declarations (big arrays and matrix) before even getting to the parallelization syntax?
Do you have any suggestions?
Is there a way to debug the parallel code without writing to an output file with parallel studio 2013?
I tried to increase the stack size:
but nothing has changed.
Thank you a lot,
the code looks like this:
main program
common/many commons/
call sub1()
subroutine sub1()
common/many commons/
parallel do
do mc=1,n
parallel code (without commons and just allocatable variables)
end parallel do