text: David Mathog wrote: > Michael Will wrote: > >> We have found that linpack is by far the better memory tester than >> Memtest86+. > > So now we have a report of a second method that finds more memory > problems than memtest86+. Can somebody please shed some light on why Hi David: We have been using some GAMESS runs for about 3 years now. Causes systems to generate MCEs at prodigious rates if the memory system is flaky. These are memory systems that pass memtest86+ and other "acid" tests, that the vast majority of cheap-box-shippers use as their only burn-in test. > these two programs find defects in memory that memtest86+ doesn't? > Or is it that they find defects in other parts of the hardware, > external to the actual RAM, which manifest as memory errors? The > key distinction being that swapping memory sticks will cure the > former but not the latter. > > In any case I'd like to know what it is about linpack/memtester which > lets them find memory faults that memtest86+ doesn't. Presumably Memtest and fellow travelers access memory in a very regular manner. Which is unlike the way most programs access memory. If you are going to test, it makes sense to test the way you are going to use the system. Not only will the performance data be more realistic*, but the system test will in fact be based upon real runs that you intend to use the systems for. This is one of the best ways to uncover real design/implementation issues around. * I am not aware of anyone whose job is to run Linpack all day long, so it as a test case is at best artificial, and the "performance" data you get from it may not carry over to what it is you are doing. -- Joseph Landman, Ph.D Founder and CEO Scalable Informatics LLC, email: landman at scalableinformatics.com web : http://www.scalableinformatics.com http://jackrabbit.scalableinformatics.com phone: +1 734 786 8423 fax : +1 866 888 3112 cell : +1 734 612 4615


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The September Issue Premiere: All About Anna Wintour
>> Last night, Anna Wintour hosted a premiere of The September Issue (which opens Aug. 28 in NYC, Sept. 11 nationwide), and no one dared be late. Arrivals were scheduled to start at 7 pm, but Anna appeared and was joined (despite all the digs about her appearance she receives in the film) by September 2007 cover girl Sienna Miller promptly at 6:45 pm. Even Sean Combs and entourage, when realizing they were late, "sprinted across the lobby," the New York Observer reports.
Despite the general consensus that the film's true star is Grace Coddington, last night was all about Anna. Grace and Andre Leon Talley both avoided being photographed on the red carpet, and it appears that Vogue staffers were required to wear t-shirts for Fashion's Night Out (Anna's pro-shopping pet project) to the event. Grace did comment on her portrayal in the film, however:
I hate to say it, but true to life! A very annoying person. But it's not really bickering. It's a process you have to go through for the job we do and it just makes everything stronger. Whatever gets through is then very valid and very strong. I think they focused on me in the movie because I'm a bit more outspoken and because I don't care about the cameras, I'll say whatever I want to say and I won't hold back.
Bee Shaffer, who attended in Proenza Schouler and reminded her mother to put on her sunglasses while on the red carpet (which Anna duly did), thought her own scene in the film was "so embarassing":
It's funny because that was two years ago and I wanted to go to law school then and that's basically all I'm talking about and now I don't want to go to law school at all so . . . [I] still don't want to work in fashion, that was never a possibility. Now I'd like to work in theater.
Marc Jacobs, who was apparently speaking with a French accent, had his own Anna tribute to share. "She's a risk-taker unafraid of taking chances. She doesn't suck up," he said. "And she's been very good to me on a personal level as well. When I was having some personal problems, Anna was always there for me. She's very maternal and caring to people she cares about."

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text: Once again my faith is restored in figure skating tv coverage here in Canada. CTV and TSN did an outstanding job to make sure we saw all the skating. I did not miss anything this time!! I also want to thank Rod Black and Tracy Wilson for their commentation. They are the best, especially Tracy.


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I was about to write a comment worrying that the syntax would have backward compatibility problems and problems with missing features, but then I realized that including the parser in inc/ solves both of those problems.
Hmm, interesting.
The key benefit to Module::Install is that it doesn't have backwards-compatibility or problems with missing features.
Of course, it has a whole different set of problems, but it does allow me to add and change features without the normal issues that occur in the rest of the toolchain.


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PLEASE READ Advisory: Kernel memory issue affecting multiple OS (aka F**CKWIT, KAISER, KPTI, Meltdown & Spectre) for the latest updates.
This article describes how to remove Conficker from your computers if you have Sophos Anti-Virus (SAV) installed.
If you choose not to use SAV you can download and run the Sophos Virus Removal tool, in which case follow the instructions in this article: Sophos Virus Removal Tool (Note: this tool is only available for Windows.)
Aliases Variants of this malware may be known by other names including: W32/Confick-A, W32/Confick-B, W32/Confick-C, Mal/Conficker-A, W32/CONFICKMEM-A, W32/CONFICKMEM-B, W32/CONFICK-D, WORM_DOWNAD.AD, W32/Conficker.worm, Worm:Win32/Conficker.gen!A, Worm:W32/Downadup, Net-Worm.Win32.Kido
This article describes the actions of the viruses of the Confick family on your computers and explains how to remove them.
Note: You must follow all of the steps in this article carefully in order to completely remove the Conficker virus outbreak on your network. This virus replicates itself very easily and re-infects computers and shared network folders. These instructions, when followed carefully, will remove the virus outbreak completely.
First seen in Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 2000+
Operating system Microsoft Windows
There are three main infection methods that Confick can use:
1. Spreads via the MS08-67 exploit In most cases, this is how the virus gets on the network in the first place. The virus takes advantage of the Microsoft exploit:
You can stop it spreading by this method by applying the patch and cleaning the computer.
2. Spreads via Windows file sharing Once on the network the virus can spread using the Microsoft exploit (above) or by accessing the file and admin shares on the network.
When it infects a computer it creates a file with a random name and a random extension within the System32 folder. A scheduled task (running as SYSTEM) will execute this file using rundll32.exe.
To stop it from spreading by this method, file and print sharing must be disabled until all computers have been fully cleaned.
The Sophos on-access scanner will prevent re-infection as it prevents these scheduled tasks from running. The worm DLL file may be present on disk, but it will not be allowed to run as long as the on-access scanner is enabled.
3. Spreads via removable media such as USB drives When a removable drive is connected to an infected computer, the Conficker worm will
These files and directories are hidden.
The autorun.inf file will cause the worm to run when the drive is connected to a Windows computer with autoplay enabled, or when the drive is opened in Windows Explorer.
When the worm runs from a removable drive, it will copy itself to the Windows\system32 directory with a .dll extension and set up service registry keys in the same way as the previous infection vectors.
This is a four stage process, and you must perform all of these steps
You are advised to also read the knowledgebase article Sophos Anti-Virus: Tracking and finding Conficker infections.
Ensure that the settings described in the following procedure are applied to all computers. This will allow the Sophos on-access scanner to prevent the virus, whether as a service or a task, from loading on the computer .
1. Scanning Preparation
2. Quarantining the network to prevent the spread of infection
Do one of the following:
3. Locking down services to prevent spread/execution - using Windows Group Policy
All of the above can be re-enabled when you are satisfied that your entire system is clean and that they have all been patched against MS08-67..
4. Cleaning up the infections
Depending on which action you took in 2 above, do one of the following:
If Windows file sharing cannot be disabled, or if an infected computer or USB stick is introduced into the network, reinfection of computers that have already been cleaned up may occur. In these cases, computers running the Sophos on-access scanner are protected against reinfection but will still receive a copy of the worm DLL via file sharing from the infected computer.
These instances will be reported in the Quarantine manager as on-access detections and should be treated as a secondary concern; priority should be given to cleaning up computers with an active detection of Conficker as described above.
Once all computers with an active Conficker infection (i.e. W32/ConfickMEM-A or W32/ConfickMEM-B, as described in Section 4, step 3,1) have been cleaned up, the worm DLLs on uninfected computers can be removed via a full scan and cleanup, and will not return.
Further background information
Refer to the Sophos Security webpages for more information about this family of viruses.
Confick viruses spread through the MS08-067 vulnerability.
Microsoft released a critical security patch for this in October 2008: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx
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"i can't figure out whos who" What a sexy lez scene this one is! (Kinda sucks it was out on a fuckin' balcony ("that balcony floor looks really uncomfortable. Anybody ever hear about this thing called a BED?"--Lol!), but it was cool nevertheless.) That daisy chain was FIRE!!! I wonder, though, this fine lez trio: "jessica is the blonde and the one with the rings on her boobs is jackie and the other one is venus" "Does anyone know Jessica last name..." Jessica (Jessica Dee?), Jackie (Jackie Moore?) and Venus (long-time sexy brunette star also known as 'Angelica Costello'?)--are they making indie lez vids or have a website or something of that sapphic nature? I fuckin' hope so! :-) This is some of the hottest lez action you'll EVER fuckin' see!
fuck me this was the bolex, wish i could be in the middle of all that, yer baby
crummy camera work. that balcony floor looks really uncomfortable. Anybody ever hear about this thing called a BED?
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Here here. These three are lovely and I would love to be part of that sexy mix
jessica is the blonde and the one with the rings on her boobs is jackie and the other one is venus
That TRIO is OK but a 4some will be PERFECT.......
Καθε φορα που το βλεπω παιζω τον πουτσο μου σαν τρελλος...και χυνω γλυκα ...
This is one of my favorites, I need some pussy right now, anyone want to cum I will kiss, lick, suck, & your mouth, pussy, & ass until your ready to take my dick, I've been trained by my wife & her girlfriend to kiss & lick until they'er so hungery for dick or they think I'm so hungery for pussy that I might take one of them. This whole tease thing was suppose to last until xmas but twice now I've fucked them both, but I didn't get any the night they had an extra girl to play with, which is why these threeways really get to me.
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I would`t mind doing a 4some with them
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Does anyone know Jessica last name...or were I can see more of her shows?
Huge Fan of Jessica she is so Hot!
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There are two distinct ways to take the ACT--the ACT National Test and the ACT Residual Test. Website: www.act.org
The National ACT is the same test given in many high schools. This test provides scores that are valid nationally, at any school that accepts ACT as an admission exam. It is available 5 times yearly—always on Saturdays (many high schools participate in only 2 or 3 of the 5 dates). Students must register through ACT (online or by phone) approximately 5 weeks in advance of the test date.
- Cost: $46.00 (Plus Writing: $62.50)
- Where: Generally administered in the Engineering Building, not in the weekday Testing Services office (check your admission ticket for details)
- Register: at the ACT website (www.actstudent.org)
- Scores: Are available for viewing online within 2 weeks after the exam, and a mailed copy will arrive 3 to 8 weeks after test date.
- Note: May be taken each time it is given.
- When: Upcoming National ACT dates are listed below. Please note that USU will administer the National ACT only on the double-starred (**) dates.
- September 9, 2017
- October 28, 2017 **
- December 9, 2017
- February 10, 2018 **
- April 14, 2018
- June 9, 2018 **
- July 14, 2018 **
The Residual ACT is exactly like the National ACT except that scores are valid only at the college or university where the test is actually taken. Residual ACTs taken at USU provide scores valid for USU purposes only. A student cannot take the ACT Residual at USU and use scores for other schools (one partial exception: USU's ACT Residual may be used for the USU/Weber State University Cooperative Nursing Program--though they will not be valid for admission to other programs at Weber State University). Residual ACT scores are not valid for NCAA Clearinghouse purposes.
- Cost: $60.00
- Where: Administered at USU Testing Services, University Inn 115
- When: Wednesday mornings 8:30 a.m., by appointment only
- Register: register at www.registerblast.com/usu/exam
- Scores: As of August 2016, Residual ACT answer sheets will be scored by the test company in Iowa City, Iowa, and not on-site at Career Services Testing. Scores are available approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the test and will be emailed from Career Services Testing directly to the test candidate at the address he or she provided during the registration process.
- Notes: ACT Residual may not be repeated (at USU or any other school) within 60 days. Be aware that there are occasional exceptions to the above appointment dates and times. Also, testing schedules often fill to capacity, so an advance appointment is required to ensure a seat. Walk-in testing is allowed but will not guarantee a spot.
The high school equivalency exam, a test of basic skills in Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning through Language Arts. Successfully completing the GED exam gives the examinee a "Utah High School Completion Diploma," which allows students to apply for admission at university, college, trade and tech school programs, and to apply for employment where a high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
State GED website: www.utahged.com
National GED website: www.ged.com
- Cost: $30.00 per test. There are 4 tests to complete the GED, for a total fee of $120.00. Each test may be taken on a separate day if preferred.
- Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115.
- When: Mondays and some Thursdays, starting as early as 9:00 a.m. The registration site, www.ged.com will not allow candidates to make appointments which will extend beyond closing time, 5:00 p.m.
- Register: www.ged.com You will be required to set up an account with an email address and password and input your biographical information (name, birth date, address, etc.)
- Scores: Can be accessed through candidate's MYGED account online approximately 3 hours after completion of exam. The account history may be accessed through the www.ged.com website. Official credentials (score report and diploma) will be sent to the test taker within a week of completing/scoring of the final exam.
- Notes: Must be 16 or older to test. Those who are still of high school age are required to meet with an adult education counselor before registering for the exam. More information on this policy available on the GED website.
The SAT I is an undergraduate admissions exam like the ACT which is accepted by most institutions and even required by some. While most Utah schools and many institutions in the West look first for ACT scores, the SAT is more commonly required by schools in California and the eastern part of the country. SAT II includes exams in 20 specific subject areas.
- Cost: $46, or $60 with essay, for SAT I, $46.00 for SAT II
- Fee Waiver: Fee waivers are available for those who meet qualifying income eligibility requirements. See sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-fee-waivers.
- Where: Generally administered in the Engineering Building, not in the weekday Testing Services office (check your admission ticket for details)
- Register: Online at www.collegeboard.com/sat
- Scores: Available for viewing online approximately 2 weeks after the exam, and mailed out to individuals and institutions approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the exam
- When: Upcoming SAT dates:
- October 1, 2016
- January 21, 2017
- June 3, 2017
A test of basic English language reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills used as an admission criterion (undergraduate and graduate) for those whose native language is other-than English. Website: www.toefl.org.
- Cost: $195.00
- Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115
- Scores: available for viewing online approximately 10 days after the exam. Print copies are mailed to individuals and to schools and will arrive approximately 3 weeks after exam. See full score policy at: www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/scores/get/
- When: Approximately 30 dates per year, predetermined by the test company. USU participates in approximately half of the test dates. See the TOEFL website for details.
- Register: at the TOEFL website www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register
- Note: current PASSPORT REQUIRED as identification unless examinee is a US citizen. Advance appointment required.


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MIKE SMITH, RUMOR, WINNER: (In response to how he felt she came to this race, if he thought she was going to step forward here.)
"Well, it didn't look that way. Last time I rode her she was just quiet, really, really quiet. Quiet in the gate, didn't get into the race, just stayed quiet. Today, I said I really want to warm her up, at least, at some point, get her into the race and see what would happen. When I did, she just locked on, and once she did that I knew she was going to run, it was just a matter of being good enough. You know, I'm not too sure Teddy Promise ran her race today, but when I saw that she wasn't really 'kickin' on I thought I had a shot to win it. Once I got her clear she went on about her business. She went to the front a little sooner than you would want, but like I said, you never know with 'Teddy;' she might fire a big one on us. You got to get her when you can, and that's what we did. She kind of loafed a little at the end and she won well within herself."
"I had a terrible morning. You don't know how hard it was for me to get here. I came from Arkansas this morning, my flight was cancelled and I've been on standbys since four this morning. I've never been so happy to catch a standby in my life."
VICTOR ESPINOZA, TEDDY'S PROMISE, 4-5 FAVORITE, SECOND: "She broke a little awkwardly out of the gate. We had to stand there a long time because the other horse (No. 3, Shumoos) didn't want to load, so she got a little impatient. When she broke, she broke to the inside and we got bumped a little bit, and when I grabbed her, to straighten her up, that's when she really grabbed the bridle, and wanted to go.
"She's not that easy to ride, she likes it her way, and I didn't want to slow her down. I did, want to slow her down, and stay behind the other horse, but it's one of those things. I didn't want to just do what I wanted to do; I wanted her to be comfortable."
RICHARD MANDELLA, RUMOR, WINNER: "She had a perfect trip. I didn't really think we'd beat Teddy's Promise, because she's such a good mare, but my mare ran her heart out today . . . She's not the best mare in the world, but she's not far off.
"She never looked like she really extended herself down the hill (in the Wishing Well on Feb. 10). I don't think she liked it . . . She runs well enough on synthetic. We might look at the Madison at Keeneland (Grade I, $300,000 at seven furlongs on Polytrack April 13). If she had run poorly, she's done enough to be a broodmare, but the gals (owners) have said if she's doing well we can keep her racing. We'll see how it goes, but obviously we're in pretty good shape right now."
RON ELLIS, TEDDY'S PROMISE, 4-5 FAVORITE, SECOND: "He (Victor Espinoza) had a lot of horse and kind of had to let her go. She just got run down, but we were eight, 10 lengths in front of the rest of the field. Rumor ran a huge race today.
"I don't know (what's next). The Humana Distaff (at Churchill Downs on May 4) was a consideration had she won this race easy, but we'll have to see what they (owners) want to do."
NOTES: The winning owners are Ramona Bass (Ft. Worth, Texas), Claiborne Farms (Paris, Kentucky), and Adele Dilschneider (St. Louis, Missouri).


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This is the brightest star in the modern charcuterie constellation, my main source of charcuterie principles & recipes, and perfect for both beginners and more experienced students of charcuterie.
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More of the same good nose-to-tail tuition.
Another extraordinary resource for learning to make charcuterie.
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A seminal reader on butchery & charcuterie, with deeply thoughtful essays on food from the bottom up.
Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, with Recipes
Love the fat, and all will be well.
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
An important book which highlights the nutritional benefits of meat, fat, and offal.
Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine
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Manual of a Traditional Bacon Curer
A fascinating and practical perspective on traditional British curing of bacon, hams, etc. Lots of helpful photographs, and many recipes.
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"Millionaire Matchmaker" star Patti Stanger appears to have been mismatched.
The Bravo star announced the end of her engagement to Andy Friedman on Saturday, Tweeting, "I just ended my relationship with Andy. It hit me really hard that I want kids in my life. You have to agree on the non-negotiables."
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Access Hollywood caught up with Patti on Sunday night at the Breakthrough Of The Year Awards in West Hollywood, where she dished on the status of her relationship with Andy.
"It's kind of a combination of things, he's still my best friend, I had dinner with him last night. I think he'd like to work it out, I just don't feel the feelings weren't there anymore," she told Access. "I think we were friends to start, and we'll be friends in the end. I just feel that there's another guy out there for me."
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Patti claimed the break-up was more her idea than his.
"I think it was more me. We have differences of opinion about a lot of things and a lot of them are about the future," she continued, explaining that the split wasn't just about having children. "I want a kid, but I wouldn't have a kid without another person."
Patti added that she would be willing to marry someone with kids.
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"I'd love to be a step-mom," she said.
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Program on Trail Canyon
The Montezuma County Historical Society will sponsor a program featuring "Trail Canyon, 6 Miles Long and 10,000 Years Deep," by authors Howard "Bud" Poe and Ann Butler. Within its length, the Canyon has stories to tell of every wave of humanity that passed through Montezuma County.
The presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m., in Hampton Hall of the United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez, and will include a book signing and sale.
For more information about Historical Society and its programs, contact Phil or Vivienne Kenyon, program chairpersons, (970) 565-7714.
'The Island President'
The Mancos Public Library, located at 211 W. First St., will be showing the film "The Island President" on Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. "The Island President" is the story of President Mohamd Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced - the literal survival of his country and everyone in it. After bringing democracy to the Maldives following 30 years of despotic rule, Nasheed is now faced with an even greater challenge: For one of the most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level could submerge the 1,200 islands of the Maldives enough to make them inhabitable. Free! For more information please call the library at 533-7600.
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The Four Corners Beekeepers Assoc, "The Buzz Club" will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Florida Baptist Church, 30296 Hwy. 160, Durango. Beth Conrey, President of the State Beekeepers Assoc will be our speaker. She always has interesting news about what is going on the wider bee world, and will also talk about how to make money with your bees. We'll learn a lot from her about bees in general since she is a very experienced beekeeper herself. New-comers are welcome. For more info, call Tina at 884-8190.
Support abuse victims and the NEST
The pinwheel is the symbol of child abuse awareness across the nation. The NEST Four Corners Child Advocacy Center will be planting its second annual pinwheel garden to show support to children in the community who have suffered abuse and to demonstrate the agency's commitment to keeping children safe from abuse. The pinwheels are being created by elementary school students in Cortez, Dolores, and Mancos.
The pinwheel garden will be on display at the Cortez Welcome Center on "Go Blue" day, April 19, from noon to 5 p.m.
The NEST invites members of the community to wear blue on April 19 to raise awareness of child abuse, and to send photos of themselves in their blue attire to the NEST to be posted on its "Go Blue" website. For those without blue apparel, the Center is offering its 2013 "Go Blue" shirts for sale.
The NEST served 300 victims in 2012 and early 2013. Although child abuse is still a big problem, it is preventable through education and training. The Child Advocacy Center provides ongoing training to parents and professionals in ways to detect and prevent child abuse. For more information, call (970) 565-8155.
Local opera singer
This area's very own budding opera singer, Curtis Storm, will perform at the Cortez Cultural Center on Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m.
He will perform selections from Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Rachmaninoff and Puccini. Linda Mack, his singing coach, will accompany him.
Joint band concert
On Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, the Newcomb (N.M.) Middle School and High School bands, along with the jazz ensemble, under the direction of Mark Allen, will be performing in the Four Corners area. The bands will present performances at several schools and nursing homes in Cortez, Dolores and Mancos.
The tour will culminate on Saturday, April 20, with a 3 p.m. concert in the Mancos High School Performance Center. This concert will feature the Mancos High School band, under the direction of Andrew Saletta, and the Four Corners Community Band, under the direction of Dani Long. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
Free admission at Mesa Verde
Admission to Mesa Verde National Park will be free to the public during National Park week, April 22-26.
The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation join together each year to celebrate National Park Week, and entrance fees are waived to all NPS unites that charge an entrance fee.
Free FireWise presentation
The Four Corners Builders Association invites the public to a free program by Rebecca Samulski of Firewise of Southwest Colorado on Tuesday, April 23, beginning at 7 p.m.. Samulski will provide insight on creating an environment to protect a home from showering embers during wildfires. The program will be an introduction to proper sight design, construction, landscaping and maintenance for homes in wildfire-prone areas.
The event will be held at the First National Bank meeting room, 2258 E. Main, Cortez. For more information, call (970) 565-1771.
Search engine optimization class
Geeks on Grand is offering a new three-session class on search engine optimization (SEO) at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce. The April 25 class will focus on basic SEO for websites; on May 30, a session will focus on content marketing and bloggin, and the June 27 class will be on managing one's online presence and "brand."
Participants can sign up for all three for $115 ($90 for Chamber members), or attend individual classes for $45 each.
To register, call 533-9926.
Affordable Care Act
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host Bob Sermo, policy analyst with the Bell Policy Center in Denver, on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m., at the Ponderosa Restaurant, 108 S. Eighth St. in Dolores. Sermo will provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act.
For more information, call Betty Janes at 533-1051 or email email@example.com.
Pediatric herbal medicine
The Mancos Public Library, located at 211 W. First Street, will be hosting Dr. Amy Loschert on Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m. Dr. Loschert will give a talk on pediatric herbal medicine including remedies for ear infections, cuts and scrapes, burns, colic, insomnia, constipation, and eczema. Free! For more information call the library at 533-7600.
Free medication disposal
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration will set up a collection point where consumers can turn in their unused or expired medications will be accepted on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Walgreens parking lot, at the corner of Main and Sligo in Cortez.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications. Some items will not be accepted, including needles and sharps, mercury (thermometers), oxygen containers, chemotherapy drugs and radioactive substances, pressurized canisters, and illicit drugs.
For more information, log on to www.DEA.gov or call (877) 462-2911.
Property taxes due
Montezuma County Treasurer Sherry Dyess reminds property owners that April 30, 2013, is the deadline to pay the 2012 property taxes for those who are paying in full. The new mailing address of the Treasurer's Office is 140 W. Main St., Suite 2, Cortez, CO 81321. Postmarks through April 30 will be accepted.
For more information, call (970) 565-7550.
Changes at Southwest Memorial
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host a program by Kent Helwig, CEO of Southwest Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m., at the Ponderosa Restaurant, 108 S. Eighth St. in Dolores. Helwig will discuss the many services offered by the hospital and its clinics, quality improvement initiatives and improvements in access to care as a result of significant efforts to recruit physicians to the community.
For more information, call Betty Janes at 533-1051 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Babysitting class
Southwest Memorial Hospital will be hosting a certified babysitting class on May 4 at the Hospital Annex community room.
The cost is $25, and successful participants will earn a certificate of completion.
The course is designed for "tweens" and teens who wish to become babysitters, as well as for children who may be left at home without a parent. Topics covered include how to stay safe, feeding and playtime, as well as how to start and safely advertise a babysitting business. Students will learn how to change diapers, what are age-appropriate toys and games, and will receive a basic first aid overview. Choking and what to do in an emergency is also covered.
The class will be a fundraiser for the hospital's relay for life team. To register or for more information, call Robyn Bragg at 564-2243.
Free parent education class
Why does my child do that? Do other children my child's age act like this? Who do I call to ask for help? This and many more questions will be answered on Saturday, May 4, with parent education provided by Lisa Henry, LPC.
The training and support will be held at Beech Street Preschool. Snacks, lunch and childcare will be provided free. Seating is limited, so call Lisa Henry at (970) 529-6326 for reservations and details by April. 30. The event is sponsored by the Montezuma Early Childhood Coalition.
Free programs on estate planning
Erin Johnson will present two free programs on estate planning at the Cortez Welcome Center on Tuesday, May 14.
The first session will cover common errors in estate planning efforts and will be presented at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.
The second session will introduce succession planning tools for businesses, farms and ranches. This session will be presented at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
To register online, go to https://www.coloradosbdc.org and click on workshops. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (970) 247-7009.
Dairy Goat Information Day
The Four Corners Dairy Goat Breeders will hold a dairy goat information day on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23161 Rd. G.2 in Cortez.
Ask questions about raising dairy goats. See animals and get advice and demonstrations on care and maintenance. Multiple breeds will be represented. Some will be available for sale. Some equipment may be available for sale.
Movie Mondays
Movie Mondays continue and will begin at 4 p.m. Free! For ages 8 and up. For more information please call MPL at 533-7600.
Kaleidoscope continues activities
Gentle yoga basics with Keneen is at 9 a.m. to 10:15. Yoga all levels with Keneen is at 10:30 a.m. to noon. The first class is free and drop ins are $12 and sign-in is encouraged. Register online at www.YogiKeneenDC.com.
Also, Zumba with "Coco" Chanelle, all levels is $5. The classes are on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 and on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
Indoor flea market ongoing event
The Mancos Flea Market is every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Hardware Store, 192 S. Main, across the bridge and just past The Absolute Bakery. Everyone is welcome to come sell, browse and buy. Spaces are available - 12'x12' for $15 for both days. Call 749-9320 for more information. Be sure to leave a message if no answer and your call will be returned.
Teen writing group meets on Wednesdays
Local writer Suzanne Strazza in partnership with the Mancos Public Library, will be leading a writer's group for teens ages 13-19. This group will meet at the Mancos Public Library, located at 211 W. First St., every Wednesday from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. No prior writing experience is needed. There will be no homework or required writing for this class; it is merely to explore ideas and how to get them onto paper. For more information, please call MPL at 533-7600.
Teen Computer Club at Mancos library
The first Wednesday of each month at 5 to 6:30 p.m. teens will meet in the Community Meeting Room at the Mancos Public Library to work on various computer projects. All meetings will have hands-on experience with digital devices, disassemble, build, etc. At times, they will have regional computer geeks visit. They will answer questions on specified topics, such as animation, robotics, game development hacking, etc. Questions? Call for more information at (970) 533-7600.
Mancos Girl Scouts
need yard sale donations
Mancos Girl Scouts are collecting items for a yard sale now through May 17. Yard sale will take place May 18th at 315 S Oak in the parking lot of Valley Repair. If you would like to donate items please drop off at 600 Grand Ave Mancos or call Brandy at 970-759-3105


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Kristen Stewart turned 19 yesterday and got a chance to let loose and celebrate with some of her New Moon castmates at Chill Winston in Vancouver last night. As usual, all eyes were on sexy Pattinson, who tried to stay under his hoodie but still stopped to sign some autographs for fans and gave a thumbs up from inside his taxi. Another Twilight man, Jackson Rathbone, was also snapped on his way in with the birthday girl.See more pics here. Thanks, ROBsessed!
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Popsugar has some pics from Kristen's 19th b'day outing last night.
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State Farm is half way through this years 'Go To Bat' program, but there's still plenty of time left for you to make a difference by raising money for your choice of four charities, while having the chance to win a VIP trip to a game during this year's World Series at the same time.
I spoke a little bit about the State Farm 'Go To Bat' program in my blog entry about the State Farm Home Run Derby, but I never really went into a lot of detail on how you actually go about taking part in the online virtual game. So here it goes:
Now that you have a general overview of how the 'Go To Bat' game works, the only other thing you might be curious about is how you go about signing up. The sign up process couldn't be simpler.
All you have to do is go to statefarm.com/gotobat:
Once there, just click the big green "sign up" button, and off you go.
You can select one of four charities that you want to 'Go To Bat' for:
The charites being: Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Teach For America.
After you decide which charity you want to help raise money for just follow the remaining steps, and before long you'll be ready to take swing for the fences:
With only 5 chances left to win a trip to the 2012 World Series, don't waste any time with signing up, if you haven't already. Remember, each home run hit earns you an additional entry into that weeks random drawing for a trip to the World Series, so be sure to play often (up to three times a day), and make each swing count.


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It's a new day at CommonWealth REIT (CWH). The real estate investment trust announced Tuesday that all of its trustees have been ousted after the required two-thirds of shareholders cast ballots in favor of their removal.
A special meeting will be held on or before May 23 to elect a new board, according to a statement issued today.
Today's announcement marks a victory for a group of activists, led by Corvex Management and Related Fund Management, which together own 9.6% of CommonWealth stock and have been seeking to oust management for a year amid accusations of poor governance and conflict of interest between the board and management led by Bary and Adam Portnoys.
Both Portnoys have been directors of CommonWealth, which pays fees to the management company owned by the Portnoys.
Corvex and Related said last week they had received consents from shareholders representing 81% of shares.
Regular readers of Barron's may remember that Jim Sullivan, an analyst with REIT research and analytics firm Green Street Advisors, estimated that the shares could be worth $30 if the activists succeeded in their quest.
Bloomberg reports that activists have proposed a new slate of board candidates led by billionaire investor Sam Zell and David Helfand, co-president of Zell's Equity Group Investments. Zell and Helfand have agreed to serve as the REIT's chairman and chief executive officer, respectively.
Barrons.com's Income Investing blog helps readers find undervalued securities that offer attractive yields, with an emphasis on dividend-paying stocks, preferred shares, bonds, REITs, Master Limited Partnerships and closed-end funds.
Amey Stone is Barron's Income Investing blogger and Current Yield columnist. She was formerly a managing editor at CBS MoneyWatch, MSN Money and AOL DailyFinance. Her responsibilities included overseeing market coverage and personal finance topics. Prior to those roles, she was a senior writer at BusinessWeek where she authored the Street Wise column online and contributed to the magazine's Inside Wall Street column. Topics covered included economics, corporate finance, Fed policy, municipal bonds, mutual funds and dividend investing. She co-authored King of Capital, a biography of Citigroup Chairman Sandy Weill. She is a graduate of Yale University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.
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Today will almost certainly be one of the busier days in the music calender – with Coldplay's brand new album being released worldwide.
Mylo Xyloto is the English rockers fifth album and will almost certainly carry on their legacy as one of the world's biggest bands.
Last.fm Trends looks at how Colplay have been scrobbling in the lead up to the release of Mylo Xyloto.
Coldplay's status amongst music is seen most clearly with the number 204,187,522 – their total scrobble count that is beaten only by the likes of Radiohead (306,186,650 scrobbles) and The Beatles (338,144,514 scrobbles).
Anticipation for Mylo Xyloto has predictably been high. Lead single "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" was released back in June and is already nearing the million scrobble mark – currently standing at 944,678 scrobbles.
It has already made a huge impact on their charts, with the track being their sixth most listened to track last week with 14,503 listeners. Second single "Paradise" followed suit mid-September, though it hasn't had quite the effect. Despite already clocking up 317,234 scrobbles, it was their eleventh most listened to track last week.
Both singles bought Coldplay closer to 1,000,000 weekly scrobbles – a landmark that the band should fly past as scrobbles for the album come in.
You can find out more about Coldplay by visiting their Last.fm page. In the meantime make sure to check back with Last.fm Trends every weekday for all the latest scrobble news.


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Today is going to be a good day and hopefully, this will be a good week. I want to tell you about someone who hopes those statements are true not just for today's newspaper, but every day and week of his life.
This is a man who - compared to those who have gone off to war, or got caught up in alcohol or drug abuse, or had more downs than ups - has lived a good, positive life. Although his father abandoned his family when he was in junior high, he found success in extracurricular activities in high school and college, but the glass of water has always been at least half-full.
Sure, there's been some leaks from that glass, but he still believes to this day he accidentally knocked a lot of water out. That's why it's half-empty, he tells himself.
After not graduating college and not getting married, he dove head-first into his career that is taking him into his 18th year this month. There's things he would have done differently - the lovely flagline brunette from Van Buren he never paid enough attention to because he always thought she was "out of his league," and now she's the one who got away; shut his mouth and gritted his teeth when he thought it was the right time or the best place to speak his mind; or been a little more open to someone else's opinions, ideas or perspectives.
Finally and most importantly, he - meaning I - should have looked at all the positives more than the negatives in my life. For example, the more you keep looking back at the past, the present and future are gonna knock you upside your head. And they should, because what's done is done.
As I've said before, I'm not a doctor, nor did I sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night. I have, however, lived with mental illness for several years. And I've put a lot of people I love and cherish through you-know-what for several years. That's what hurts the most to this day - that there's this chemical imbalance in our bodies that causes us to do things or say things or feel several things we don't mean or don't want. However, that's what happens to me and more than 20 million other Americans who have been diagnosed with mental illness or think they may have a mental disorder.
I don't mind talking about my mental illness, sometimes even joking about it, because I'm hoping it will help one person - one Iraq or Afghanistan veteran, since they're the most likely to suffer from depression or stress or other mental disorders as we continue to fight around the world; a college student who seems like everything is OK and they have everything under control, until they hear of someone else committing suicide and are left to wonder why - or somebody who's stubborn like I was for a couple of years until I finally found help from a medical professional.
Today marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week, established in 1990 by Congress to recognize the efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). And finally, something will happen in Russellville I totally agree with - only it should have been done years ago.
A candlelight vigil is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. today on the steps of the Pope County Courthouse. Russellville Mayor Tyrone Williamson will open the vigil with prayer. Speakers include Linda Spillers, NAMI consumer rep and client advocate for Counseling Associates, and Bill Eaton, American Legion commander and Russellville City Council member. Counseling Associates employee Lisa Heim is scheduled to sing. There will be a time to recognize family and friends or deceased loved ones who suffer from mental illness. Eaton will give the closing prayer.
This week is about recognizing you or someone you love may suffer from a mental illness, learning about mental illness and getting help. Treatment starts with a friend, someone you love and trust. You don't know until you reach out yourself.


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Hi there,
Could you please help me identify what these teeth and bones are please? They were found in Wing, Buckinghamshire in a back garden with a natural spring in it. Whilst digging some footings, we hit a blue clay layer 4 feet down. In this clay, completely on there own were this assortment of bones and two apparent rocks, but nothing else. Mixed in towards the bottom was also a sandy layer. I'm very keen to find out what these bones may be, and whether there is any significance in the way they were found.
Many thanks in advance for your help!
I also apologise if this thread should be in fossils, but I thought this probably more apt.
These are a collection of various cattle bones, not all from the same type of animal. The circumstances of the find could suggest a glacial origin or anything up to modern. In photo 0546 along the botton left to right, wrist/ankle bone from cattle, toe bone from cattle, tooth (not sure of species), cattle tooth. Above this row are smaller wrist/ankle bone from cattle, deer toe bone (may be sheep), and deer leg bone (may be sheep).
Hi there John,
Thank you for your reply, very interesting to finally know!
Kind Regards,


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I'm a user of a 3-year-old Sony Vaio F that, while bleeding-edge at the time, shows its age in some increasingly annoying ways: poor Linux driver/kernel support, lack of AES-NI, accelerating obsolescence of its GeForce 330m, etc. But what I absolutely love are its 16.4-inch screen and the fact that it is my one machine, whether I'm running intense spatial statistics in a GIS program, watching a movie, or taking notes into a text file.
In looking out at what might replace it eventually, I have become confused about why the massive shift to convertible touch-screen ultrabooks has not yet produced a single product that simply scales the innovations up or applies them to existing laptops. What I'm talking about is a machine that is more or less just like mine but with a touchscreen that folds/swivels. I have listed some potential reasons below, but none of them seem convincing to me. I would love the Ars community's help in seeing what the real issue is.
Materials limitations: none of the existing methods of folding over or twisting around ultrabook screens allow for affordable components that would be strong enough to do the same thing with a heavier 15-17-inch screen? Seems doubtful, especially given what hardware makers can charge for a gaming-quality desktop-replacement.
Form factor: manufacturers don't think that anyone will want to put a 15-17-inch diagonal device in their lap or take stylus notes on it because of its dimensions? This seems ridiculous given that my supposedly giant 16.4-inch Vaio is essentially the same 3D size as the leatherette A4/8.5x11 paper pad holder that I and everyone else on the planet keep in our laptop bags next to our laptops.
Weight: manufacturers think that ultrabooks' ultrabook-ness is for doing things that involve holding them up all the time with one hand? Firstly, sure, something that weighs 4-8 pounds (2-4ish kilos) is less comfortable to hold than something that weighs a pound. But it's also much more comfortable than having to juggle, carry, and sync two devices, often with two different OSes, rather than just swiveling the screen on the heavy one. Excepting those who have an actual degenerative muscular condition, are serious computer users really focus-group testing as being unable to handle something that is about as hefty as an emaciated socialite's handbag when fully loaded with makeup and chihuahua?
Heat: there is some actual regulatory or legal liability concern about selling something that puts out more than X amount of heat and seems actually intended to be used in a lap sometimes? This also seems like a pretty far-fetched guess, particularly when a simply cover pad, which might be needed anyway depending on the screen conversion trick, should solve a lot of it. Maybe there is some physics problem that requires a fan intake aperture of at least x diameter to cool a gaming laptop, and that turns out to only be possible by an opening on the bottom?
Battery life: manufacturers think that people will hate their convertible desktop-replacement machine if they expect to be able to use it to take notes / do touch stuff all day, and it only actually lasts 2-3 hours? Firstly, this seems like an argument against all high-end notebooks that hasn't stopped tons of high-end notebooks from being sold in the last 10 years. Secondly, a very large percent of the meetings and excursions from AC power that a business or educational user has to deal with aren't more than 3 hours. Thirdly, you can already hot-swap batteries by using hibernate, but if it's really such an issue, I don't see why a manufacturer can't just include a built-in 3-minute battery that allows for true hot-swapping.
Noise: manufacturers think that people only want a tablet function if it can be as unobtrusive as an actual piece of paper? Fan noise might be annoying, but is it really more annoying than the clickity-clack of keyboard typing or the sounds of rage that are emitted from cubicles full of people re-typing all their paper notes?
Waiting for processor innovations in the pipe: manufacturers are holding off because of some imminent development in chipset construction that will allow high-end CPUs/GPUs to use ultrabook levels of power when that's all they need? Obviously, the heat, noise, and battery life issues are all dramatically lessened by having hardware that is better at dealing with being set into truly low-power states. Are there some conversations going on between OEMs and Intel along the lines of "wait until autumn, and we'll deliver something that means your designers won't have to pull their hair out about fan openings and heat buildup while the high-end machine is in a low-power tablet orientation?"
I'm stumped.
Weight is a serious issue. You just KNOW some idiot is going to try to use a 4Kg tablet one handed for 8 hours straight, then sue the manufacturer when they incur some serious injury.
It just seems like there would be a huge population of people like me, who want to use my machine at a conference table, airplane/train seat, reading and taking notes in bed, etc., compared to the number of people whose permanent jobs are census-worker-like, such as inventory takers. And most of those people get cheap pre-loaded custom corporate tablets anyway.
I think you overestimate how many people have needs like you, where you need workstation computing power in a tablet form factor. Most workstation tasks get done in an office, or at most, at home. It would be really hard to fit a 16" on a standard airline tray table, for example. You don't need a monster of a desktop replacement to take notes.
The issue I'm having isn't that I need all the performance of my best machine in order to do those little tasks -- of course I don't need my Vaio F to take notes. The issue is why I would spend hundreds of dollars on a separate machine to take those notes given that I'm already going to have something like a Vaio F either way? Why not just make the screen swivel rather than ask me to buy, maintain, sync, and eventually replace a second device?
The closest thing you'll find is the Razer Edge. It's actually a pretty impressive little beast.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6858/the- ... dge-review
I'd be down for one if I didn't need more of a productivity tool. For now, I'll just leave the serious gaming to my desktop.
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The issue I'm having isn't that I need all the performance of my best machine in order to do those little tasks -- of course I don't need my Vaio F to take notes. The issue is why I would spend hundreds of dollars on a separate machine to take those notes given that I'm already going to have something like a Vaio F either way? Why not just make the screen swivel rather than ask me to buy, maintain, sync, and eventually replace a second device?
Because manufacturers assume that you should be using the right tool for the job. Why swat a fly with a hammer? There are some secondary device options that require no maintenance at all, and automatically sync, like Chromebooks.
27" tablet with NVIDIA GT 620M GPU.
18" tablet with HD4000 GPU.
It sounds like the question you're asking is more when will desktop replacements start to offer touch screens and fancy hinges. Touch screens are probably coming very soon. Windows 8 has made a big push for putting touch screens on every computer.
Fancy hinges will be a while if at all. First off, most of these new hinge designs are less than a year old. Manufacturers are still experimenting to see what people really like. Second, some of these hinge designs might not work so well with something the size of a desktop replacement. The Yoga's tent mode might not work when the two halves are so unequal in weight. Last, as others have said, the market for this is smaller than you think. The market for desktop replacements is already small. Only a fraction of that market is going to find an awkward, large tablet mode a compelling feature. Most people are happy to have a second device that syncs. Syncing isn't that big a deal with the prevalence of cloud services.
All that said, Acer just announced a 15" convertible. http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/03/acer-aspire-r7/#continued
So maybe they're not that far off, and the market is bigger than most of us think.
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27" tablet with NVIDIA GT 620M GPU.
18" tablet with HD4000 GPU.
I'm wary of the all-in-ones that put all the weight in the screen because they seem to require lots of stable room to stand them up and then place the keyboard. Notebooks are nice because you can type on the full, hard keyboard in many more situations. Kickstand designs like the triangle behind the surface seem a biti promising, though. Potentially, so does the idea of making the display removable while keeping the guts in the keyboard base (http://liliputing.com/2013/04/apple-pat ... splay.html).
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You did ask for 'true desktop replacement'/gaming convertibles. The upcoming Haswell parts should double the GPU, making an Intel integrated Iris GPU about the same as a Radeon 6670 or Geforce GT 640M.


text: So, do you think they made the right decision on Terra Nova? For me, I say thee nay. The Prime Directive (which doesn't exist) shouldn't be observed for people who are breakaways from existing humanity. Bluntly, I think they should have done everything they could to help these people than condemn them to 10,000 years of not knowing washing their hands is a good thing. I may be letting my feelings on BSG's finale influence my opinion, however.


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About 1,500 homeless people are expected to attend an biannual event Monday in Minneapolis that connects homeless people to social and medical services.
The ninth Project Homeless Connect event was held at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis and partners gather multiple resources are gathered in one location so that homeless people can access services that they need. Services include dental care, assistance with job interviews and resumes, applying for housing, eye exams and obtaining government documents, such as birth certificates.
"All services are located in one place to help resolve issues as quickly as possible," said LuAnn Schmaus, the public affairs spokeswoman for Hennepin County. "It's easily accessible and helps bring everything together."
Schmaus said that each homeless person is assigned to a volunteer who helps identify the services the person needs. Afterward, volunteers guide them to services and share a free lunch.
Project Homeless Connect started in San Francisco in 2004 and has since been replicated in more than 200 cities across the U.S., as well as in Australia and Canada. This year, the Minneapolis event is expected to attract more than 1,500 homeless people.
Schmaus said that Minneapolis' efforts to end homelessness had been improving, but that progress was affected by the economic recession.
"We were making great strides until the economy crashed," Schmaus said. "Then it became a whole new ball game."
As part of a state and county initiative to end homelessness, Schmaus said that project has been improving its services over the years.
Services once unavailable to people suffering from long term homelessness are now accessible, such as psychiatric help for the mentally ill. Because of this, the project expects to serve more people who suffer from long term homelessness.
Long term homelessness usually has underlying causes like chemical dependencies, posttraumatic stress disorder, disabilities or mental illness, she said.
Schmaus said that Project Homeless Connect services are helpful to the homeless, but that affordable housing is the main concern.
"It's really interesting to see how many people are willing to help," Schmaus said. "But the biggest issue here is affordable housing. Building low income housing is crucial to stop these cycles of homelessness."


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WASHINGTON -- A coalition of organizations opposed to legislation that would take transportation trust funds "off budget" today sent a letter to Congress warning that such a move would eliminate any effective means of controlling transportation spending in the future.
The proposal to take the four trust funds off-budget, included in the "ISTEA" reauthorization bill, would pave the way for transportation spending levels far above those set by the 1997 bipartisan budget agreement.
If approved by Congress and signed by the president, the bill would exempt transportation spending from the annual appropriations process, as well as the strict discretionary spending caps other programs are subject to. In effect, transportation spending would become an entitlement.
"All parts of the budget should be on the table when Congress is making tough budget-cutting choices," the letter states. "No set of programs or interest groups should be exempt from consideration, including transportation."
Attached is the full text of the letter, along with a list of the signatories.
March 23, 1998
Dear Representative:
We strongly oppose the provision in the ISTEA reauthorization bill to move the four transportation trust funds off budget.
Our organizations have different perspectives on fiscal policy and different reasons for opposing this provision. Some of our groups are concerned that it would seriously harm the prospects for maintaining budget balance. Some worry that it would balkanize the federal budget and further complicate, confuse, and weaken budget processes. Some fear that it would result in deep cuts in domestic discretionary programs beyond the 10 percent reduction already required by the 1997 bipartisan budget deal. However, we are all agreed that taking these trust funds off budget is extremely unwise and should not be enacted.
All parts of the budget should be on the table when Congress is making tough budget-cutting choices. No set of programs or interest groups should be exempt from consideration, including transportation. Once the transportation programs are off-budget, there will be no effective way the budget process can control how much they spend.
One of the most deceptive myths about these trust funds is that they pay for all related program expenditures. False! The earmarked taxes bear little relationship to the actual use of or damage to the nation's infrastructure. Furthermore, trust fund spending has been greatly supplemented by federal spending from general revenues for the same purposes -- more than $50 billion in general fund appropriations since 1980.
Supporters of this provision erroneously claim that the surpluses in these trust funds have been used to mask the deficit. This is not true! The surpluses in the highway trust fund result from paper interest earned and compounded on trust fund surpluses dating from before 1980. In fact, from 1980 until 1997, total trust fund spending exceeded total gas tax revenues by over $13 billion. In 13 of those 17 years, spending from the Highway Trust Fund has exceeded tax revenue. Thus, if anything, the trust funds have increased the deficit, not masked it.
The bill as a whole already increases transportation spending by nearly 40% compared to the previous ISTEA authorization. If Congress wants to increase transportation spending above levels allowed in the 1997 bipartisan budget agreement, it should muster the courage to make tough choices to cut or control other spending year by year in light of overall priorities. It should not permit this one-time end run around the budget process to lock in not only a high priority for transportation spending but also the necessity of major reductions in other programs.
Some signers of this letter are deeply concerned that taking transportation trust funds off budget could necessitate as much as $34 billion in reductions from other discretionary programs from 1999 to 2003, in addition to already planned reductions in such programs, if the budget is to remain balanced. Some signers believe, further, this would have serious consequences for other programs funded by the general fund -- including education, environmental protection, science and technology, health research, assistance for poor children, law enforcement, veterans? benefits, and investments in areas that could lead to stronger economic growth.
There are 167 trust funds, and all of them are on-budget currently except for Social Security. There is no compelling rationale for transportation spending to be accorded special treatment not given to other major functions of the federal government, and doing so would severely damage the budget process.
We urge you to oppose any action to take transportation trust funds off budget.
Martha Phillips Concord Coalition Citizens Council
Thomas H. Miller Blinded Veterans Association
Michael Replogle Environmental Defense Fund
Carol Cox Wait Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
Ralph De Gennaro Taxpayers for Common Sense
Dave Hirsch Friends of the Earth
Wenonah Hauter Public Citizen
Amy Moritz Ridenour National Center for Public Policy Research
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How Long Before Your Mood Symptoms Of Glutening Take To Kick In?
javic posted a topic in Celiac Disease - Coping WithFor those who suffer from mood or behavioural effects after eating gluten, how long after eating gluten does your mood start to change? Also, what kind of mood symptoms are they and how long do they last? My son is coeliac and has only mood/behavioural symptoms and I'm curious how it affects others with similar symptoms.
My son is 4 and just had a gastroscopy to test for celiac and we haven't got the results back yet so he is still eating gluten as always. In the past couple of months, he started up with some really difficult behaviour. He screams and growls and will hit or pinch or scratch. He makes unprovoked attacks on his little sister. We noticed that when he was not having any dairy (but still on gluten) he seemed to stop this behaviour. Then, when he had dairy again, he started behaving terribly. Has anyone else seen this with their child? Can casein cause these issues in children even when gluten does not seem to?
Four Year Old Positive Blood Test - Awaiting Biopsy
javic replied to javic's topic in Celiac Disease - Parents of Kids or Babies With Celiac DiseaseCave mum, i see you got a diagnosis for your son. I wonder why the first biopsy didn't show damage. My son had his gastroscopy on the 10th. They said they did not see definite celiac and would have to wait for the biopsy results. He had some bleeding at the biopsy sites and had to stay in for another 6 hours afterwards, was not allowed to eat until 1pm either - he must have been starving. Then, some woman came along, said they needed more bloods and started jabbing him with needles. He was pinned down by 3 people while he screamed and wailed - until his gastro came by - a complete fluke of timing - and said "what are you doing? stop! I never allow that to be done to my children!" and the blood woman skulked off muttering that she was only doing what she was told. It was so freaking traumatic for me and him both. He has told me he never, ever wants to go back to hospital again. So, if they tell us his was inconclusive and they want to do it again, I will be devastated!
Should I Get My Two Year Old Blood Tested?
javic replied to javic's topic in Celiac Disease - Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & SymptomsThanks for your thoughts. It convinced me to get her tested so we went today. She was very upset but it was over in a minute or two and we'll get a better idea now. Very glad to have done it.
Should I Get My Two Year Old Blood Tested?
javic replied to javic's topic in Celiac Disease - Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & SymptomsBy the way, Merry Christmas all!
Should I Get My Two Year Old Blood Tested?
javic posted a topic in Celiac Disease - Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & SymptomsMy daughter has just turned two this month. Her brother has just been diagnosed with celiac so we got a gene test for my daughter (via cheek swab) and turned out she is homozygous for the dq2 gene (has two of the celiac gene). Now that I am aware of it, I've realised she may have some symptoms of celiac. Around 5 months of age she started waking in the night screaming as though in pain. She continues to do it to this day, not every night, but some nights, even if I am with her she will push me away and scream. She also would seem to scrunch her legs up when she was younger, as though in pain. I thought it could be UTI but doctors did not seem interested. She was quite fussy during the day when she was young, and still often has days when she seems very upset for no discernable reason. She breastfeeds constantly still, but does not eat much in the way of solids. She has some sign of very early tooth decay in between her two front teeth. She is on 25th percentile for height, but has gone from 25th to <3rd percetnile for weight. She has recently started saying she has stomach ache - but we are not sure if she is just copying her brother. I do want to get her blood tested but she is very scared of strangers and I worry it will be very traumatic for her. If I do not get her tested, we will be going on a gluten free diet after my son's biopsy in two weeks. Thing is, if she is not confirmed to have celiac, then we will not know how strict to be with her diet - can she eat cookies at her friends house, cake at school parties? So should we get her tested while we can, before we all go gluten free? Is the chance of trauma worth knowing for sure?
My 4 yr old son had elevated gluten antibodies in his blood and in scheduled for an endoscopy/biopsy on the 10th of Jan. I decided to get my daughter tested for the gene (via cheek swab aka buccal smear). They found that she has 2 of the DQ2 gene which, according to the internet, means she has 1/3 chance of developing celiac. We plan to go gluten-free as a family after my son's biopsy so if I need to get my daughter tested then it should be done now. My son's gastroenterologist is out of office and Christmas is so close. I need to know what to do right away. If I get her to do a blood test she will be really upset. She is scared of strangers and hates being touched. But I also would like to get it sorted now. Also, anyone know more detail about what it means to be homozygous with DQ2? I read there's increased chance of refractory celiac and lymphoma.
Are There Any Gluten Free Resorts Anywhere In The World?
javic posted a topic in Gluten-Free TravelI'm interested in finding a resort that is completely gluten free. I heard about one on the radio but when I did a search on Google I could not find anything. Does anyone know of any gluten free resorts anywhere in the world? Or have any idea of a travel agent or other place that might be able to help me find one? Thanks!
I've Been Gluten Free For So Long, Yet I Still Get The Worst Stomach Aches
javic replied to AlexandarZ's topic in Gluten Intolerance and BehaviorHow are the stomach aches going now? Have you had your antibody levels tested again since diagnosis? Have they gone down? I was reading something about refractory celiac disease - I believe this means that the symptoms will not go away even on a gfd. Very rare mind you. More likely to be additional intolerance. Have you worked it out yet?
Four Year Old Positive Blood Test - Awaiting Biopsy
javic replied to javic's topic in Celiac Disease - Parents of Kids or Babies With Celiac DiseaseChristine, thanks so much for your reply. The point about the treatment options really made sense. I emailed a man involved in the research for development of the celiac vaccine and he was so wonderful replying to me in great detail and offering further help. He brought up the point about the treatment options only being available to diagnosed celiacs. He also explained in detail how celiac is sometimes diagnosed without biopsy in select cases when there are a number of other things present but only if transglutaminase is very high. And this still is controversial and could result in incorrect diagnosis. All in all, we will be going ahead with the biopsy.
Pediatric Gastroscopy To Diagnose Celiac In 4 Year Old - Is It Really Necessary?
javic replied to javic's topic in Celiac Disease - Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & SymptomsI spoke to the gastroenterologist today and she convinced me to go ahead with it. She mentioned that, if the tests were misleading then there could be something else going on other than celiac and that if the endoscopy ruled out celiac then we'd know to look elsewhere for the issue. Also, true enough, if we did not have a 100% confirmed diagnosis then we might be tempted to let it slide, not worry about the crumbs in the butter, or if the restaurant did not have a dedicated toaster/fryer/whatever. i feel really sad and scared still though, so if anyone has any words of comfort it would be much appreciated!
Pediatric Gastroscopy To Diagnose Celiac In 4 Year Old - Is It Really Necessary?
javic replied to javic's topic in Celiac Disease - Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & SymptomsNo one in my family is diagnosed but my mum has been off gluten for 15 years - self diagnosed because the doctors were useless in helping her. No gluten-free trial done yet as we only just got blood tests and were told to keep him on gluten for the endo. The results were: AGA IgG >100 (positive > 30) T-glutaminase 9 (positive > 8) I don't really understand what this means apart from that he has higher than normal gluten antibodies.
My 4 yr old son had high positive antibodies in his blood test. The gastroenterologist wants to do the endoscopy. They sent me out info and, of course, it mentioned "risk of death". I'm so scared! I just can't imagine putting my son through it. And what does it really achieve?! Surely, there are other ways to test for celiac? And if he has issues with gluten anyway (sore belly, distended belly) then surely he should just stop eating it. Why oh why should I subject my son to this?
Does Celiac Affect Motor Skills?
javic replied to javic's topic in Celiac Disease - Parents of Kids or Babies With Celiac DiseaseSorry, I should have made it clear. My son has tested positive for celiac on a blood test a couple of weeks ago. We have not had an endoscopy yet. I noticed my sons behaviour change quite dramatically when he was two. He slowed down a lot. Went from running everywhere to walking and then, over time, wanting to be carried. And then recently I noticed his inability to tandem step or catch a ball like before. I've heard celiacs have reduced blood flow to the brain which could explain things like these gross motor issues. I just wonder if permanent damage is done or if it is wholly reversible. My son's nutrient levels were all normal so it is not a matter of malabsorption/ malnourishment.
Does Celiac Affect Motor Skills?
javic posted a topic in Celiac Disease - Parents of Kids or Babies With Celiac DiseaseMy son was really advanced with gross motor skills when he was tiny. He walked at 9 months. Just before he turned 4 they tested his gross motor skills and he was behind. Could not stand on one leg or do tandem step. Also, I noticed he can no longer catch a football - this was something he was able to do a year ago, but now he has real trouble with it. Could this be the celiac?


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Lowe: I'll love playing in Atlanta
Contract finalized, right-hander introduced at Turner Field
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
But while many Atlanta residents were fuming about the fact that they'd just learned John Smoltz was heading to Boston, Braves general manager Frank Wren was intensifying Lowe's interest and simultaneously changing the course of what had been a rather tumultuous offseason for him and his organization.
"We had a tremendous meeting and I really got to know everybody in this organization, from pretty much every Minor League kid to every member of the Major League staff and what their goals were," Lowe said. "I left here feeling very comfortable about this being a place that I'd love to play."
Throw in the fact that the Braves provided a four-year, $60 million offer and it's easy to understand why Lowe was in such a good mood when he was officially introduced on Friday as the newest member of Atlanta's new-look starting rotation.
"This organization wants to get back on top and back on top fast," Lowe said. "I look forward to getting to [Spring Training] in three weeks and mingling with everybody. This is going to be a really good time."
Just a week ago, it wasn't a good time to be associated with the Braves. The heat created by unsuccessful attempts to lure Jake Peavy, A.J. Burnett and Rafael Furcal reached a boiling point when Smoltz decided to end his 22-year association with the Braves to pursue a better offer from the Red Sox.
But instead of buckling amid public pressure and worrying about the fact that some fans were calling for him to be fired, Wren stuck to his commitment to improve his rotation, and over the course of the next few days, he did so with the signings of Lowe and Kenshin Kawakami.
"It's been a very fruitful offseason and we feel very comfortable," Wren said. "Just from talking to the players the other day, I could tell they're excited to go to Spring Training. I don't know if they'd have said that 10 days ago."
Knowing that many of his players were worried about the offseason's events, Wren met Wednesday morning with Brian McCann, Chipper Jones, Jeff Francoeur, Kelly Johnson and Tim Hudson.
While talking about the need for veterans to change the clubhouse culture by serving as better examples for the young players, Jones, Hudson and the rest of group fed off the energy that had been created less than 24 hours earlier, when it had been revealed that Lowe had decided to serve as the top-caliber starter Wren had been seeking throughout the offseason.
"Now we're heading to Spring Training feeling like we can win," McCann said.
|"I left here feeling very comfortable about this being a place that I'd love to play."
|-- Derek Lowe, on his initial impression of the Braves
"This really gives us that top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher that we've been looking for all winter," Wren said.
To get Lowe, Atlanta paid more than they originally desired and some have questioned why the club would "overpay" and provide a four-year contract to a veteran pitcher who will turn 36 in June.
A simple response would be to say that Lowe was the only remaining available top-caliber pitcher who would provide a chance to be competitive. But more importantly, there would have been no chance to even think of being competitive had Lowe signed with the Phillies or Mets, two of the East Coast-based teams that interested the veteran sinkerballer.
Motivated by last week's meeting and under the belief that the Phillies might attempt to create payroll space by trading Brett Myers, the Braves acted quickly and provided an offer that Lowe couldn't refuse.
"We're very happy the way it's turned out," Wren said. "We're very thrilled that Derek is a part of our staff and I think we're in a position where he is the perfect fit."
Previously, the Braves felt Peavy and then Burnett would serve as the "perfect fit," and there's no doubt that both come closer than Lowe to meeting the definition of a true "ace." But Peavy and Burnett also would have come with greater costs and uncertainties.
To assume the minimum cost of $63 million to add Peavy to the rotation over the next four seasons, Atlanta would have had to part ways with Yunel Escobar, Gorkys Hernandez, Charlie Morton or Jo-Jo Reyes, and at least one other top prospect. Considering they were essentially bidding against themselves, the Braves never felt good about having to add to a package already highlighted by both Escobar and Hernandez.
It could be argued that the extra $4-5 million the Braves might have "overpaid" to get Lowe is actually cheaper than the cost of losing the wealth of prospects it would have taken to bring Peavy to Atlanta.
It could also easily be argued that the Braves saved $20 million and gained the greater guarantee by landing Lowe instead of Burnett, who declined their five-year, $80 million offer to sign with the Yankees.
While Lowe has averaged 15 wins and 208 innings during his seven years as a starter, Burnett has completed 200 innings just three times during his career, and two of those instances occurred when he was preparing to enter the free-agent market.
Instead of serving as Atlanta's latest ace, Burnett could have easily become the club's latest version of Mike Hampton. History shows Lowe is more like the anti-Hampton.
"I hope everybody expects a lot out of me," Lowe said. "I've always loved that challenge. I want people to expect me to beat the teams in our division, and if we don't, I want people to be upset."
Following Burnett's example, Lowe enhanced his own position in this year's free-agent market by going 6-1 with a 1.27 ERA in his final 10 starts for the Dodgers. By doing so, he showed he could be dominant in the heat of a pennant race and proved that his strict commitment to conditioning has helped him stay strong as he's approached an age where he's deemed "old."
Because Lowe was raised in the cold-weather environment of Michigan and spent the first five seasons of his Major League career as a reliever, the Braves contend his arm is stronger than many other pitchers of the same age. In fact, they've pointed out that despite being seven years older, he's thrown just 281 more innings than CC Sabathia.
"Pitching as a reliever helped him and extended what are now his peak years," Wren said. "We feel good about him. Everything we saw in the reports from the physical [on Thursday] shows that he's in tremendous shape and takes care of himself great."
Lowe's physical condition was one of the first things Braves manager Bobby Cox pointed out after he emerged from last week's meeting with a sense of optimism.
While Cox's presence at the meeting proved influential, so too did the presence of Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell, who got to know Lowe while he was a coach in the Dodgers system. McDowell remembers his fellow sinkerballer regularly displaying strong leadership around younger pitchers.
"He was not only a leader to some of the guys on that staff, but he also made guys better," McDowell said. "I think he'll make our pitching staff better. To have somebody at the top of the rotation with his capability is obviously a tremendous asset."
Lowe comes to Atlanta encouraged by the strong infield defense that Wren promoted during last week's meeting and excited to experience some of the same things that his good friend Greg Maddux enjoyed during his days of playing for Cox in Atlanta.
But most importantly, he arrives with a youthful exuberance that the Braves hope provides benefits on the mound and in their clubhouse.
"I've always taken great pride in working hard," Lowe said. "I don't take anything for granted. You have to be a certain age, and I don't think just because you're 35, you're going to go downhill from here. I work hard. I prepare hard, and I think when you take good care of your body on and off the field, good things can happen."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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