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To ensure that national banks and federal savings associations operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the OCC has four district offices plus an office in London to supervise the international activities of national banks. The OCC's nationwide staff of bank examiners conducts on-site reviews of national banks and federal savings associations and provides sustained supervision of these institutions' operations. Examiners analyze loan and investment portfolios, funds management, capital, earnings, liquidity, sensitivity to market risk for all national banks and federal thrifts, and compliance with consumer banking laws for national banks and thrifts with less than $10 billion in assets. They review internal controls, internal and external audit, and compliance with law. They also evaluate management's ability to identify and control risk.
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The Federal deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC, insures all types of deposits—CD's, checking, savings, money market, and NOW accounts—held in all FDIC-insured depository institutions, including national banks and federal savings associations. The permanent standard insurance amount is $250,000, per depositor, per insured depository institution for each account ownership category. For more information about deposit insurance, visit the FDIC's Web site. Bankers and consumers can also call the FDIC at 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342).
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BAMAKO, MALI—Timbuktu residents say that Islamist extremists controlling the city publicly whipped 6 young people, males and females aged between 16 to 22 years, who each received 100 lashes for having talked with each other on the city streets.
Aboubacrine Yattara, who lives in Timbuktu and witnessed the whippings, told Associated Press over the phone that the young people were arrested last week by the Islamists controlling the city and were convicted Wednesday of comingling. He said they were flogged Thursday in Timbuktu's small market.
The head of the Islamist brigade responsible for customs in Timbuktu, Mohamed Ag Mossa Intoulou, did not deny the whippings when contacted by AP but said he did not have authorization to speak to the press.

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Bobby Clarke
Bobby Clarke began to play for his home team, the Flin Flon Bombers, when he was eight years old. By all accounts, Bobby should have been first in the draft, but there were rumors in the NHL that Clarke was a diabetic and most probably wouldn't be able to play in the top league because of that. Pat Ginnell, head coach of the Bombers, didn't waste any time. He made arrangements with the Mayo Clinic, one of the best hospitals in North America, and took Bobby to Minnesota.
The doctors concluded that Clarke could play professional hockey if he looked after his health. The coach asked the doctors to put their statement in writing and returned home satisfied. When the following season began and NHL scouts began to visit Flin Flon, Ginnell showed them the verdict from the Mayo Clinic. On ice, Clarke hardly looked like a man with a serious affliction. He totaled 137 points with 51 goals and 86 assists and was again at the top of the league. Clarke also demonstrated superior leadership skills, which are highly valued in the NHL.
The 1969 draft was ample evidence that there were those in the league who believed in Clarke. Bobby was selected 17th by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round. Sam Pollock, manager of the Montreal Canadiens, who were 1969 Stanley Cup winners, immediately offered a deal that the Flyers management could hardly refuse, but Philadelphia turned it down. Next in line was Detroit Red Wings chief scout Jimmy Skinner, who offered two veterans for the 20-year-old diabetic. But the Flyers made it clear that Clarke wasn't up for sale.
For Clarke, the start of his professional career was rough. During training camp, he had two serious diabetic seizures. One of the Philadelphia coaches, Frank Lewis, conducted his own investigation and learned that in both instances Clarke had had only a light breakfast before the workout. Lewis drew up a complete dietary plan, which Bobby strictly followed for years to come. Before a game, Clarke would drink a bottle of Coca-Cola with three spoonfuls of dissolved sugar. Between periods he downed half a glass of orange juice with sugar added, and after the game a whole glass. Lewis always stashed several chocolate bars and a tube of 100% glucose in his bag, just in case. The personal diet plan developed by his coach went without a hitch and Bobby Clarke didn't miss a single game in his first NHL season. At the same time, Clarke didn't put on any spectacular performances either, with 15 goals and 31 assists for a total of 46 points.
The following season, Clarke's 27 goals and 36 assists helped Philadelphia to capture the number three slot in their division, but in the first round of the playoffs the Flyers were KO'd by the Chicago Black Hawks 4-0. Bobby himself felt that he'd made improvements in all the elements of his game during the second season. There was plenty of praise for the young center, but the question remained: How long could a diabetic keep on playing at the professional level? Gradually Bobby proved to all the skeptics that he was able to deal with his ailment. There were plenty of players out there with injuries that hadn't fully healed. Some with back injuries were compelled to wear a corset under their uniform. Others with knee injuries had to wear tight knee bandages before coming out on the ice. Clarke had diabetes and fought his illness by consuming sugar-laced juices.
By the third season, everyone had forgotten about Clarke's diabetes. Not only did Clarke chalk up the highest number of points in the club's history - 35 goals plus 46 assists for a total of 81 points - he became the uncontested leader of the team, and that at the age of 22. At the end of the season, he was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance and dedication - a first for the Philadelphia team.
As a player, the former Philadelphia captain led his club to Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. He also captured numerous individual awards, including the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 1973, 1975 and 1976, and made the All-Star Team four times.


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Gerard Butler, in Versace, attends the Whitney Museum Gala in New York City on October 19.
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A crowd of cameras swarmed Sen. Patrick Brazeau as he filed out of a Quebec courtroom after being freed on bail, capping a remarkable 24 hours in Ottawa that Prime Minister Stephen Harper described as "extremely appalling."
But Harper stopped short of calling on Brazeau to be removed from the Senate and appeared instead to defend his original decision to appoint the controversial former aboriginal leader in the first place.
Brazeau, 38, was released on bail Friday morning after spending the night in jail in Gatineau, Que. He was arrested at his home the previous morning after police were summoned to his home by a call to 911.
Standing stock-still in the courtroom, his hands clasped in front of him, Brazeau managed an occasional smirk when asked questions about his living situation and whether he understood his bail conditions.
He's prohibited from possessing a firearm and is required to stay away from the victim, whose identity is protected by a court order.
Brazeau, who was appointed to the Senate in 2008, was expelled from the Conservative caucus immediately after his arrest — a situation Harper described Friday as "extremely appalling and disappointing."
"We all feel very let down," Harper told a news conference in Vancouver.
"But that should obviously not obscure the fact that most people in the Senate work very hard and take their responsibilities very seriously."
For now, Brazeau will remain in the Senate as an independent. When it resumes sitting on Tuesday, however, he will be on a forced leave of absence, which preserves his $132,000-a-year salary but restricts his access to benefits.
He'll remain on leave pending the outcome of his case.
Brazeau's appointment to the Senate at the age of 34 was seen as a nod to his role in helping Harper become prime minister in 2006 by securing an endorsement from the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples.
The prime minister found himself defending that decision Friday.
"When Mr. Brazeau was appointed to the Senate, he was the national chief of one of the country's largest and most respected aboriginal organizations," Harper said.
"The events that we're speaking of here are very recent in nature. Obviously over a recent period, something has been going very wrong, and that is the reason for the situation that has developed."
Other members of the Conservative caucus were not as circumspect.
"The charges against a member of the Senate are very serious," said Conservative MP Eve Adams.
"Violence against women is never acceptable. It's criminal. It's offensive to women. It's offensive to men who respect women. And if the allegations are true, I'd call on Senator Brazeau to resign."
Brazeau courted controversy from the moment of his appointment.
He was linked to allegations of CAP misspending of federal funds that were supposed to pay for aboriginal health programs.
Conservatives argued, at the time, that the misspending happened before Brazeau took over as congress chief.
Brazeau went on to become an outspoken advocate from the Senate for greater transparency from First Nations on how they spend federal dollars.
He was highly critical of Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who went on a hunger protest to force renewed talks between the federal government and aboriginal leaders. He also criticized the wave of protests under the Idle No More banner, saying aboriginal activists weren't setting a good example. His views prompted some of his own band members to accuse him of going rogue.
Brazeau's rise beyond the world of aboriginal politics came last year, when he took part in one of the most surreal moments in federal politics in recent memory: a charity boxing match against Liberal MP Justin Trudeau.
Brazeau, a former Canadian Forces member and a black belt in karate, climbed into the ring a clear favourite. He climbed out in defeat.
On Friday, the Senate Board of Internal Economy said it has asked an auditor to look at Brazeau's residency claims and related expenses amid reports he was using his former father-in-law's address in Maniwaki, Que., to claim a Senate housing allowance, while actually living across the river from Parliament Hill.
Brazeau told the court Friday he will return to Maniwaki to live pending his court case.
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Known for its thrill rides and exotic animals, Busch Gardens is combining both elements in a new 335-foot drop tower called Falcon's Fury. • The attraction will give riders five seconds of free fall, simulating the feel of "rushing to the earth like a bird of prey at 60 mph.'' It is scheduled to open late next spring in the theme park's Timbuktu area next to the Desert Grill and Scorpion roller coaster.
Park president Jim Dean said the Falcon's Fury will be the "tallest free standing drop tower in North America.'' It will significantly surpass the 199-foot Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando and Busch Gardens' 246-foot Mach Tower at its park in Williamsburg, Va.
"We love the concept and wanted to take it to a higher level,'' he said during a news conference to announce the ride on Tuesday. "It's going to be scary.''
Falcon's Fury will lift riders into the air in seats that tilt forward 90 degrees as they reach the top, putting riders face down as they fall to the ground. Like the bird of prey namesake, riders will plunge straight down at 60 mph and 3.5 Gs.
The face down, free fall component will be the first of its kind in the world, Dean said. The experience will be similar to sky diving, he said, comparing the ride's sensation of flight to the Manta roller coaster that opened in 2009 at SeaWorld Orlando.
Falcon's Fury will stand more than 100 feet higher than the park's SheiKra roller coaster, which can be seen from downtown Tampa on a clear day. To meet the Federal Aviation Administration's approval, the new ride must have a light on the top to alert approaching aircraft.
The attraction will hold 32 people who must be 54 inches tall to ride. It will be built on the site of the Sandstorm ride, which closed earlier this month after more than three decades.
Busch Gardens hired Intamin Worldwide, a Swiss design and manufacturer of roller coaster rides, to create the attraction. The company also built the park's Cheetah Hunt roller coaster.
Falcon's Fury will be the most significant thrill ride addition to the park since Cheetah Hunt opened in May 2011. Last month, the park debuted Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacationshow, a 20-minute live show in the renovated Stanleyville Theater.
Park designers wanted a ride that was inspired by nature and chose the falcon, the world's fastest animal, as an ideal complement to the cheetah, which can run up to 75 mph.
"We love coasters because we love the thrill," said Chris Kraftchick of Orlando, the regional representative for the American Coaster Enthusiasts. "We love any rides that kind of ratchet up that thrill."
The drop tower will be a surefire draw for such thrill-seekers, Kraftchick said, especially given its uniqueness among similar rides. No other ride will be quite like it.
"I think the height and the 90-degree tilt is going to make it a unique experience that people will enjoy," said Robin Wilson, the coaster enthusiasts' assistant regional representative.
News of Falcon's Fury comes just days after Busch Gardens upped the price of a single-day ticket to $89 for adults and $81 for children ages 3 to 9, plus tax, a boost of $4 per ticket. Park officials did not give a cost of the project but said it was a thrill ride element that had been missing from the park. Construction of the ride recently started.
Once built, Falcon's Fury will be the tallest attraction at an area theme park — but possibly not for long. Plans are under way to build a 425-foot observation wheel at the I-Drive Live complex now under construction in Orlando.
The complex along International Drive will also include a Kings Bowl of America bowling alley, which recently opened, Madame Tussaud's wax museum and Sea Life Aquarium, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Times staff writer Dan Sullivan contributed to this report. Susan Thurston can be reached at [email protected]


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Greece strongly opposes the use of genetically modified plants. According to the Eurobarometer surveys in 2002 and 2004, Greece has the lowest acceptance, and the highest risk perception, of GM plants of all EU member states.
The Government has not approved any GM plants for commercial cultivation. When the European Commission demanded the lift of a ban on MON810 maize in January 2006, the Greek government immediately renewed the ban - and extended it to further varieties.
No political party wishes to oppose public opinion. Therefore, all parties follow conservatives strategies on GMOs and co-existence.
Seed and biotechnology companies support co-existence, but their influence is limited due to a lack of trust among consumers and filtering from the media.
Farmers' associations are sceptical of co-existence, partially because farmers' associations are politically affiliated and adopt the opinions of political parties. Additionally, Greek farmers lack practical experience with GM agriculture.
Consumer groups and NGOs, such as Greenpeace, lobby against GMOs. With broad support from the media, their activities strongly influence public opinion.
Greece is divided into 54 administrative regions with semi-autonomous governments. Each of these 54 departments has signed a statement declaring its jurisdiction a GMO-free zone. These movements, which greatly limit the decision-making capacity of the federal government, are supported by the local governments and by the majority of the public.
Recently, the idea of making entire Greece an officially GMO-free part of Europe has been gaining momentum. The prospect has enjoyed strong support from politicians and the public.


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2014 Cadillac CTS to Offer Twin-Turbo V6
- 2014 CTS to offer twin-turbo 3.6L V6
- Engine will produce 420 horsepower
- More details to come at NY Auto Show
The 2014 Cadillac CTS will offer a new engine when it debuts later this month at the New York Auto Show. Cadillac recently announced plans to offer its updated sedan with a twin-turbo V6, which will produce enough power to trump nearly every rival.
According to Cadillac, the twin-turbo V6 will be a 3.6-liter unit that makes a muscular 420 horsepower. That's more than such pricey rivals as the BMW 550i, which has 400 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E550, which offers 382 horses.
Of course, the biggest difference between the CTS's new engine and those of rivals is that the CTS will only offer six cylinders. The two turbochargers will make up the difference. The result is that the CTS likely will offer better gas mileage than rivals, even in spite of its larger horsepower rating. Cadillac estimates the engine's fuel economy at 17 miles per gallon in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
While Cadillac has yet to show off its new CTS, the automaker is eager to brag about the sedan's new engine. According to the General Motors luxury brand, CTS models equipped with the twin-turbo V6 will be able to reach 60 miles per hour from a stop in around 4.6 seconds. They'll also boast a sports-car-fast top speed of 170 mph.
Shoppers excited about the twin-turbo V6 will be pleased to discover the CTS won't be Cadillac's only model to offer the engine. The automaker also plans to use the powerplant in its upcoming 2014 Cadillac XTS sedan. Today's XTS uses a nonturbocharged 3.6-liter V6, just like the current Cadillac CTS. That engine is also used in the ATS sedan and SRX crossover.
We'll have more information on the 2014 Cadillac CTS and its new twin-turbocharged V6 when it debuts later this month in New York.
What it means to you: We'll find out in a few days if the upcoming CTS is as impressive as its new twin-turbo V6.


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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of North Dakota, (FEMA-1353-DR), dated December 29, 2000, and related determinations.
December 29, 2000.Start Further Info
Madge Dale, Response and Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3772.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated December 29, 2000, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121, et seq., as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-390, 114 Stat. 1552 (2000), as follows:
I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of North Dakota, resulting from severe winter storms and tornadoes on November 1-20, 2000, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121, et seq., as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-390, 114 Stat. 1552 (2000) (Stafford Act), I, therefore, declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota.
In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes, such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses.
You are authorized to provide Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation in the designated areas and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act you may deem appropriate. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance or Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs.
Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the authority vested in the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under Executive Order 12148, I hereby appoint Steven R. Emory of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster.
I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of North Dakota to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster:
Benson, Bowman, Cavalier, Divide, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Ramsey, Towner and Williams Counties for Public Assistance.
All counties within the State of North Dakota are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.Start Signature
(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 83.537, Community Disaster Loans; 83.538, Cora Brown Fund Program; 83.539, Crisis Counseling; 83.540, Disaster Legal Services Program; 83.541, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 83.542, Fire Suppression Assistance; 83.543, Individual and Family Grant (IFG) Program; 83.544, Public Assistance Grants; 83.545, Disaster Housing Program; 83.548, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.)
James L. Witt,
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19/04/2011: New german user manual for the PMSDR (to be print on A5-format)
03/06/2010: New optional (VHF/UHF)-Downconverter for the PMSDR
The PMSDR is a small, low-cost, HF bands full coverage "Software Defined Radio" receiver that use a computer USB port and delivers I-Q audio signals to the PC's sound card and one of the few SDR-receivers with full coverage from 0,1 to 72 MHz. It was designed by Martin Pernter IW3AUT and it's similar to the "SOFTROCK XTALL project", but with some improvements and many features. This way a great many hams can listening all shortwave bands that can be achieved by having just a low cost hardware working with a lot of powerful (free) software on the PC. A powerful DLL Interface provide the PMSDR as bidirectional tunable Panadapter, and many possibilities to interface the PMSDR to other software and/or transceivers.
Supported SDR Software:
PMSDR supported through:
Studio 1
A professional SDR software (by SDR Applications) WinXP/Win7
WinRad 1.33
The original..... (by Alberto, I2PHD) WinXP/Win7
Extio_PMSDR.dll (by Mario, DG0JBJ), a special version of WinRad V1.32 optimized for Netbooks and with many other additional features WinXP/Win7 Linrad 4.01
Extio_PMSDR.dll (by Leif Asbrink, SM5BSZ) WinXP/Win7/Linux SDRSharp 212
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher) a open source SDR software, with wideband image rejection (automatic I/Q correction) and a wideband-FM Demodulator WinXP/Win7 WRplus
Extio_PMSDR.dll (by Sandro Sfregola), a special version of WinRad with powerful DSP improvments and and additional FM Demodulators WinXP/Win7 PowerSDR-IQ 1.12.20
Extio_PMSDR.dll for PowerSDR-IQ & G8JCFSDR
PowerSDR-SR40 1.9.0
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher)
SDR-Radio 1.2
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher) (by Simon, HB9DRV) SDR-RADIO.com GmbH : with digital data decoder, Internet remote control and many more WinXP/Win7
Rocky 3.7
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher) with wideband image rejection
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher) a powerful configuration tool
Extio_PMSDR.dll for PowerSDR-IQ & G8JCFSDR
WinXP/Win7 DSP-RADIO 3.7
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher) (by Sebastian, DO8SAM)
MacOs X 10.5
PMSDR control utility for Linux
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher)
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher) by Jos� Alberto Nieto Ros (Setup PMSDR in Configure->Rig , some soundcards need to swap the input "R<-->L" or "L<-->R") WinXP/Win7 WSPR 2.11
Si570-USB Mode (need PMSDR-Firmware 2.3 or higher) by Joe Taylor, K1JT
System Interfaces Block Diagram
Comparision table for PMSDR2.1x and PMSDR2.2:
PMSDR 2.1x
Frequency range
0,1 – 55 MHz
0,1 – 72 MHz (including the 6m and 4m Band) QSD-Bias
QSD-Bias additional filtering
(can be added through the modification )
This additional filtering reduce the span of the peak at the center of the spectrum
variable variable + stabilized
The stabilized contrast control voltage give a better contrast stability over a higher USB supply voltage range
Supply voltage filtering
(can be added through the modification ) YES
The supply voltage filtering reduce spures and the noise level from the usb power supply
Clock divider (Johnson Counter)
High Speed
( tPD=3.6ns typ.)
High Speed
( tPD=1ns typ.)
The new Johnson Counter permit higher clock rates and more flat phase response at higher frequencies
I/Q - Output current limiter
A protection to avoid failures on the I/Q output buffer stage
Soft Bootloader-Activation
(can be updated by RF SYSTEM or through a PIC programmer interface)
The firmware-update can be done through the new bootloader without opening the cover of the enclosure
Mixer overvoltage protection
Overvoltage protection at the mixer input
100x100m (compatible to the enclosure kit and PMSDR2.1x)
LCD Adapter PCB
Adapter Board for the LCD-option
- Continuously tunable within the entire HF-spectrum: standard tuning range: 0,1 - 72 MHz
- Extendend tuning range up to 165Mhz with reduced sensivity (by 13dB@144MHz) through the 3th harmonic mode
- Sensivity (MDS) @72MHz = -121dBm (0,2uV@50Ohm) (soundcard: EMU0202, (S+N)/N = 3dB and BW=2400Hz SSB)
An external preselector is recommended for frequencies below 2MHz and for the 3th harmonic Mode.
- IF amplifier output clipping level: 2,45Vp @ -13dBm RF input level
- IF (I and Q output signal) bandwidth: 155 kHz @ -6dB
- Power supply : 5V / 155mA (+15mA with LCD module)
- USB2.0 interface (Full speed), only USB powered (no external supply are required)
- high speed divider CYPRESS CY22393 (for the tuning range from 0,1 to 2,5 Mhz)
- low jitter clock generator SILICON LABS Si570 LVDS (smooth tuning steps not available above 70 MHz)
- interface for optional LCD
- interface for optional boards (downconverter, preselector, switchboard ecc.)
- 3 Bandpass filter on board + 1 Lowpass filter on board + filter bypass (broadband input)
- IF-Chain with rail-to-rail OP-AMPS for 5V
- I/Q outputs for PC Sound card
- PIC18F4550 Controller with USB-Bootloader
- DLL support trough USB interface for Winrad by I2PHD, PowerSDR-IQ and other SDR applications
- PCB: dual layer, 100 x 100mm
PM-SDR Hardware Block Diagram
The PMSDR2.2 board assembly:
The PM-SDR Receiver is a 100 x 100mm circuit board that use the PC's sound card and USB port (for control and 5V power).
A preassembled kit and more are available on RF-SYSTEM 's webshop.
For other questions please send me an email.
The printed circuit boards design and firmware of the projects on this page are under copyright and remains property of the RF System.
All, except external linked, Material and concepts presented on the PM-SDR website is under Copyright
These pages are designed and maintained by Martin Pernter,


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California Department of Transportation
Date: August 11, 2011
District: District 10 - Stockton
Contact: Christopher Mayfield
Phone: 209-948-7977
$2.2 Billion in New Funding Allocated to Transportation Projects to help drive State's Economic Growth
STOCKTON – Continuing the push to rebuild California's infrastructure and spur job growth, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $2.2 billion in new funding to 146 highway, transit, and rail projects statewide.
The funding included $863 million from Proposition 1B, a 2006 voter-approved transportation bond. To date, the state has allocated more than $9 billion in Proposition 1B funds.
"We are putting transportation dollars to work creating jobs and making transportation improvements that will benefit Californians now and for decades to come," said Acting Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.
Highlights of the funding allocations include:
Calaveras County – $131,000 for improvements to Town Hall, including the installation of bicycle racks, 60 feet of sidewalk, handicapped ramps and a handicapped parking space.
San Joaquin County – $1.2 million to construct left turn lanes at intersections to reduce the number and severity of collisions, and $5.7 million to rehabilitate 18.5 miles of pavement to improve safety and ride quality.
Stanislaus County – $72.6 million to rehabilitate 148 lane miles of roadway to improve the ride quality and prevent further deterioration of the road surface.
For information about all projects that received allocations please see: http://www.dot.ca.gov/docs/ctcprojectallocationsaugust2011.pdf
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This is the 37th in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company.
For several months I've been writing about Booby Traps found in the hospital for healthy, full term babies. But as we all know not all babies are born at term.
For babies born early, the importance of breastfeeding and breastmilk really can't be overstated. Premature babies who do not receive human milk are at significantly higher risk of infections, sepsis, meningitis, digestive problems, and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a life-threatening condition in which part of the baby's intestine dies, and exclusively formula fed babies are 6 to 10 times more likely contract it than babies who receive breastmilk. All of these conditions can be life threatening to a preterm baby. Research has even found associations between breastfeeding and long term health and developmental outcomes for people born preterm.
In spite of this, parents and babies who spend time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) often encounter a specific set of Booby Traps which undermine breastfeeding. I've listed several below, and I hope you'll feel free to share others you have found when your babies have been in the NICU.
Not being informed of the importance of breastfeeding for a preterm baby. Given the evidence cited above, it seems unimaginable that healthcare providers wouldn't inform a mother how breastfeeding and breastmilk could alter the life course of her infant. Unfortunately, this is sometimes the case. In Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple, Nancy Mohrbacher writes, "Where breastfeeding is not the cultural norm many healthcare providers hesitate to ask mothers to provide expressed milk for fear of putting pressure on them during a crisis or making them feel 'guilty.'" She cites a study in which mothers of preemies who were encouraged to breastfeed stated that they didn't feel coerced or pressured. One mother who was not informed of the importance of breastfeeding at the hospital from which she transferred stated, "I think they must have a fake license, I can't imagine doctors and nurses do not tell mothers that there is a difference when a baby is fed their mother's milk." Several studies show that when mothers who had not intended to breastfeed learn of the importance of breastfeeding and breastmilk, they overwhelmingly choose to provide milk for their preterm babies, and later report being glad that they did.
Emphasis on breastmilk, but not breastfeeding. A common lament of nursing moms in the NICU is that health care providers were, "really supportive of breastmilk, but not very supportive of breastfeeding." Mothers may hear that breastmilk is important, but get poor help establishing breastfeeding with their preterm baby – a process which is often very challenging and often requires long term, skilled assistance and support.
This doesn't have to be the case. In Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple, Nancy Mohrbacher describes the difference between Sweden and the U.S. regarding breastfeeding in the NICU. In Sweden, "where breastfeeding is the norm, many NICUs consider parents their preterm baby's primary caregivers and encourage them to be active in all aspects of their baby's care. They also promote early breastfeeding as a developmental skill to be facilitated. As a result, many preterm babies are exclusively breastfeeding at much earlier gestational ages than they are in the U.S."
In contrast, Mohrbacher writes, mothers in the U.S. "are seen primarily as providers of milk because it is widely believed that preterm babies are incapable of breastfeeding effectively. The goal is for the babies to gain enough weight to be discharged as soon as possible, and to accomplish this, bottle-feeding is often suggested. In some U.S. NICUs, expressed milk is valued as a 'medicine' for the baby and others efforts to express milk are a priority. In the U.S., exclusive breastfeeding of preterm babies before discharge is unusual."
Lack of access to lactation support. The breastfeeding support needs of babies in the NICU are far greater than of the typical healthy, full term infants. Lactation consultants have a key role to play in helping mothers establish both breastfeeding and milk supply and encouraging mothers to provide milk for their babies (a function demonstrated to be wildly successful). But mothers often find that there are no or few lactation consultants to be found there. This, despite research showing that "among mothers of infants admitted to the NICU, breastfeeding rates among mothers who delivered at hospitals with an IBCLC were nearly 50% compared with 36.9% among mothers who delivered at hospitals without an IBCLC."
Poor help establishing milk supply. Establishing a milk supply sufficient to meet a preterm baby's needs can be very challenging, especially when the only form of stimulation comes from a breastpump. Mothers deserve expert help in this area, but many report receiving little help. This is a key support role lactation consultants can play, but as noted above, they aren't always available.
Lack of access to donor milk. Donor milk is a lifeline to preterm babies whose mothers can't provide them enough of their own milk. Roughly one in ten preterm babies will contract a life-threatening case of NEC (see above), and UNICEF estimates that "donor milk reduces the risk of NEC (described above) by about 79%. Donor milk also reduces the risk of late onset sepsis, another life threatening condition. The good news is that more and more hospitals are making the use of donor milk the standard of care for certain babies (often under 30 weeks gestation and weighing under 1500 grams). This means that parents at these hospitals (unless they refuse) have access to safe, life-saving human milk at the hospital's expense. The bad news is that for too many parents, donor milk is either not used in their NICU, or if it is, they can't get their insurance companies to cover for it. This, despite the fact that a typical baby's use of donor milk totals a few thousand dollars and case of surgical NEC can cost up to $350,000. At $3-4 an ounce, donor milk is out of financial reach for just about all families. Neonatologists who understand the value of donor milk may try valiantly to obtain insurance coverage for it, but they are often unsuccessful. I have hope that this will change in the coming years, but for families unable to obtain donor milk now, that's obviously of little comfort.
Poor "post discharge" support. Most parents can't wait for the day that their baby is "sprung" from the NICU. But once home, many find that they're treated, as far as breastfeeding goes, like any other new mom, when they require a lot more assistance. One lactation consultant I know tells me that much of her practice is devoted to desperate parents of NICU graduates who are still struggling with breastfeeding. Better follow up and coordination with community resources is needed for these families.
There are most certainly other barriers for moms of babies in the NICU, including lack of private space to pump or breastfeed, lukewarm support for skin-to-skin, and poor coordination between hospitals and providers.
There are also examples of hospitals making remarkable strides in supporting breastfeeding in the NICU, and I hope to profile one soon. In the meantime, we'd love to hear about your experiences with Booby Traps in the hospital.
Was your baby in the NICU? Did you experience any of these Booby Traps? Are there others which we've missed?
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Global action to combat malaria has reduced deaths by more than one third, saving 1.1 million lives in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade.
The United Nations Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries, Particularly in Africa, established in 2001, will conclude this year. In this context, the Secretary-General is launching a report today, titled "A Decade of Partnership and Results".
The report finds that the world has made remarkable gains against malaria in the past ten years, increasing optimism that an end to the disease is in sight. According to the report global malaria deaths have dropped by an estimated 38%, with 43 countries (11 of them in Africa) cutting malaria cases or deaths by 50% or more, reversing the trend of the previous decade and saving over a million lives.
The report takes stock of the achievements and also gives direction to the anti-malaria community for the next five years.
Efforts to fight malaria are more successful than ever, but the gains that have been made in the past decade are still fragile. Continued success requires building on what works, rapidly anticipating the need for and developing new strategies and tools, addressing threats head on and ensuring that successful investments are not lost due to competing global priorities.
Download the Report in English: A Decade of Partnership and Results [in French]
Roll Back Malaria – The Global Partnership for a Malaria-free World
World Malaria Day is marked annually on 25 April to commemorate global efforts to control malaria.
(World Malaria Day 2011 website)
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A Dark Adaptation of Breaking Dawn
The new moon illuminating the ink blue night, marks the dawn of a new world where chaos is about to be unleashed once again between the wolves and the vampires. Under layers of stone and concrete, a King paces back and forth in his room, shaken by the probability of a fallen kingdom. Men begin to shape into wolves in a nearby distance, mouths watering for flesh. And somewhere in the depths of a Romanian forest, a pair of chocolate brown eyes shoot wide open with a sudden gasp, announcing the beginning of a new life.
For those of you who have read my previous fanfic, "A Dark Adaptation of New Moon", I present to you the continuation of the story. Thank you for all your feedback. I hope you enjoy it!
1. Chapter 1
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Chapter 1
Bella's POV:
The last remnant of sleep was slowly seeping away from me, but I refused to open my eyes. I didn't want to. I was desperately trying to cling to the dream I had. I dreamt of Edward - that he came back for me, and not just for visitation - he came for me, to take me with him, beyond this pointless world, beyond death itself. It felt all too real, but then reality began to crawl its way back to into my senses, threatening to disrupt my silent euphoria. It was then that I heard the quiet voices.
"Can you see anything? Anything at all?"
Dead air filled the room, so still, so mute that I thought I had imagined it. Then, an unexpected child-like voice answered back, her words almost singing melodically.
"No. I don't understand why, though. It should have died with her blood. Do you suppose she feels the burn?"
Alice? Could it really be her? Perhaps I was still dreaming after all.
"I pray that neither one of them feels it."
At that point, right then and there, I knew. It was him. It was Edward. Was this part of the dream? I tried to open my eyes but found that I couldn't. I tried to move, even blink, but nothing happened. I didn't know what was going on. I felt panic twisting in my gut. I wanted to break out of my body and scream, let them know that I hear them - but I was completely immobilized. It reminded me of the time I had been in a coma, except that this was different. I was much more aware of my surroundings than I had been when I was comatose. In fact, I was too aware.
I could hear the fire crackling, the leaves rustling in the wind, water dripping from a faucet or pipe and the breathing of three people. Alice, Edward and...
At that moment, at the pivotal moment, it all came back to me. The cottage, Gabriel, our naked bodies, the hot bath water, the razor... and Edward's voice, telling me he had found me. With a force that I had never known, my eyes shot open as I jumped off the bed, landing crouched on the balls of my feet by a corner. I scanned the room wildly, and then I saw him. He stood just behind Alice, with such a poignant expression and absolutely beautiful as ever. My breath caught at the sight of him. I slowly rose and walked over to him, carefully pacing my footsteps in fear that he would disappear if I rushed over to him. I was aware of everything around me, and yet unaware at the same time. The only thing that existed at that moment was him.
I could already pick up his familiar enamoring scent. I tilted my head slightly at his odd expression. He looked at me the way he always had except there was something different in his eyes. He seemed torn between emotions, happy yet broken somehow. His eyes moved to my soaring heart and he frowned for a moment before bringing them back up to mine, his face marked by confusion. I couldn't hold back any longer. I threw myself to him, wrapping my arms around him, holding him tightly. He made a small noise as if I was suffocating him and he pushed me back at bit to look me in the eyes.
"Bella" he breathed as he smoothed away the hair from my face. "You're still human". He marveled at me like he had just discovered the Holy Grail. I didn't understand what he meant by that but neither did I care.
"You're here" I said, my voice sounding foreign to myself.
He didn't say anything. He just continued to stare at me with wonder. I pulled my hands up from under his arms and brought them up to his face. My heart almost stopped when I touched his skin. He wasn't cold as he's always been. His skin felt exactly as mine. It was even soft as mine. I remembered feeling this exact way earlier in the day, when Gabriel came into the room. I pulled my hands away and began to retract my steps, shaking my head back and forth in pain and horror.
"You're not him...." I said, still not recognizing my own voice. "You're not Edward."
He's brows creased as he looked at me, his lips forming a hard line. Hysteria was making its way to my head as I backed myself to the corner I had landed in.
"Bella, it is him" and I turned to look at Alice, fearing that I had gone mad. I shook my head back and forth quickly. Alice, or whatever it was that I was imagining, walked over to me and stooped right by me, holding my hand. Her hand, too, was not cold. I instinctively pulled away from her, pressing myself into the corner.
Someone walked over and stood behind Alice. I didn't dare look up, afraid of what else I'd see. Instead, it was Alice that looked up, her face twisting in disappointment. She got up and walked away. I hugged my legs against my chest tightly, averting my eyes from the pair of legs in front of me. Just then, I could see the person squat down before me and I turned to look at him. I was staring into the deepest hue of grey that I had ever seen. Gabriel's eyes seemed chrome-like as he looked right into mine.
"Forgive me, my lady. Please forgive me."
My eyes moved back to Edward, then Alice, then back to Gabriel.
"What is this?" I asked.
Gabriel was frowning deeply, mournfully, as Edward stared at him from behind with hate filled eyes.
"Bella, I've lied to you."
Realization was beginning to unfold with his words. I looked back at Edward who was seething in hate.
"What?" I managed to say.
"Please know, Bella, that I love you more than you'll ever understand."
Cold tears began to roll down my face and I suppose I should have noted the oddity of them but I was so stunned, so aghast that I didn't think about it.
"You... lied to me?" I heard myself say. Something about his deception jabbed painfully in my heart. Perhaps it was shame that I felt, for sleeping with him but at the same time, I couldn't deny the fact that I was, indeed, hurt. Despite his menaces and brooding nature, he went above and beyond in keeping me safe, and comfortable when I was most out of place.
"I believed in you" I whispered. His eyes began to water but never left my face.
"I BELIEVED IN YOU!" I yelled and my anger erupted. I pushed him away from me and he flew across the room, his body cracking the brick wall on impact. I pulled my arms back defensively, shocked at what just happened. He looked back at me with mournful eyes as he slowly got back to his feet, blood dripping from his head. He didn't move from where he stood. He just looked continued to stare at me solemnly. I brought my shaking hands in front of me and examined them. It was then I noticed the sound of the stream that breaks through the forest, five miles west of me. I can hear the cardinal's wiry feet, stepping along its nest, high up in the evergreen. I can see every pore on their faces. I can hear Gabriel's hard heartbeat, thudding rapidly in his chest. I can even hear the dust mites in the air.
As if sensing the cracks in my sanity, Alice steps forward and takes hold of my arm.
"Bella, you were changed" she said, definitively. "There was no other choice. You had taken your life. We found you half dead and Edward, well..." she said as she looked at them, "...we all changed you."
My eyes, wide and dazed, turned to Edward, whose face was breaking. My heart beat loudly and faster than I have ever felt it beat, threatening to discredit her story.
"But... my heart..."
"You're half human, Bella. Part vampire and part human" said Alice.
It took me a moment to really grasp what she was telling me. It didn't make any sense at all.
"But, I didn't feel the burn... I didn't..."
"You wouldn't have" interrupted Gabriel. "The baby protected you while your body underwent the transformation."
I stared at him, bewildered. I began to think that I was still in a dream because nothing made sense to me. Although, I remember the bath and the razor, and the blood tainted bathwater, I don't remember anything else. They were talking in tongues that I could not understand.
"What are you talking about? What do you mean?" I asked, but no one spoke. They just stood there like three statues.
Then, without warning, without needing to wait for a reply, I felt something move inside me. Something nudged me from within my abdomen. I looked down, eyes wide and disbelieving. Another kick made its announcement. I slowly brought my hands to my stomach and at once, even before my hands touch the surface, I felt that all too familiar pull emanating from my stomach. I looked up at Gabriel, already knowing.
"Our son, Bella. Our son shielded you from the burn. "
The minute he spoke, it kicked me. My dream had twisted into a nightmare. I turned to look at Edward, and now I understood why he looked so torn apart. This child I was carrying was not his. I had deceived him.
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Supreme Court Likely To Duck Any Major Decision In Proposition 8 Case
Supreme Court Likely To Duck Any Major Decision In Proposition 8 Case
Audie Cornish talks to Tom Goldstein of the website SCOTUSblog for analysis of Tuesday's arguments about gay marriage at the Supreme Court.
For some analysis now, we turn to Tom Goldstein, publisher and regular contributor to the website SCOTUSblog. He followed the arguments today and joins us in our studio. Welcome, Tom.
TOM GOLDSTEIN: Hi, there.
CORNISH: So we just heard right out of the gate, the justices are questioning whether the defenders of Proposition 8 even had the standing or authority to be there, to be in court. What did this signal to you?
GOLDSTEIN: Well, they might well start with a question like that for purely technical reasons. Every federal judge is supposed to decide if they have the power to decide a case. But here, it means more than that because there are really real questions in the odd situation where the state of California won't even defend this provision of its constitution of how it is that somebody is trying to get a federal court ruling on it.
But it goes beyond that because it sounded like today, as the report indicated, that the justices may be looking for a way out of the case. If they can't get five votes to decide the merits - if, for example, Justice Kennedy doesn't want to decide whether Proposition 8 is constitutional, they may need another ground to resolve it and that might be that they just don't have the power to resolve the case at all.
CORNISH: Now, Justice Kennedy is probably the most closely watched on this issue. What interested you or surprised you about his line of questioning today?
GOLDSTEIN: Well, all eyes and ears were on him. This case probably tears Justice Kennedy in half. He's the intellectual leader of some decisions of the Supreme Court, over the past decade or so, that have really given great hope to gay rights advocates, because he has been part of a majority in the Court striking down laws that were said to discriminate against homosexuals.
On the other hand, he's a solid conservative. And for a conservative, saying that the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman is unconstitutional is kind of a wild proposition. And so, I think that we were all waiting to see whether he was on board with the idea of the claims of this case, that you can't have that traditional definition; that there has to be marriage equality, in essence. And he was unwilling to do that.
And he was not willing necessarily to uphold Proposition 8, but he thought it was too early in the midst of this sea change in society for the Supreme Court to kind of put down a post, a flag, and say: Here's the definitive answer.
CORNISH: Now, a lot have been made of the fact that the specifics of the California case, specifically, leave open the possibility for the justices to rule very narrowly, in a way that would only affect the state. But did you hear anything today in the questioning that indicates how broadly the Court would be inclined to rule, I mean, one way or another?
GOLDSTEIN: It didn't seem like the justices were that interested in a theory that would say, well, just California has to recognize same-sex marriage. Or that the eight states that also recognize a civil union, they have to recognize same-sex marriage. There wasn't much appetite for that.
Instead, the justices seemed to be on common ground, and there weren't a lot of things that they agreed upon. But they seem to agree that this was a pretty all-or-nothing proposition, this right either exists or it doesn't and it'll apply to all the states, if and when it's recognized.
CORNISH: Now, with so many justices suggesting so many ways of deciding the case or not, I mean how do you think this is most likely to play out?
GOLDSTEIN: I think in the end, while it's difficult to predict from oral arguments - and everyone who paid attention to the health care case last year will remember that incredibly well, and it's so important to caution everyone about that. I think in the end, that the Supreme Court is going to end up ducking this one way or the other.
As we discussed at the beginning, they'll say that nobody in this case had the power to bring the appeal to them. And so, somebody else should try later in two, three, four or five years. Or the Court will just be so splintered that there won't be one decision. You can have four members of the Court saying, I want to uphold Proposition 8 and say there is no right to marriage equality to same-sex marriage here; that the traditional definition is fine. And four justices - the more liberal justices - saying no, this violates the Constitution. This right has to be recognized. And Justice Kennedy saying, look, I don't think we can get into this question now.
So, there are multiple paths. But I didn't see a majority of the Court that was willing to say, here are five of us. We are going to decide that the U.S. Constitution means that if you are a same-sex couple, you have a constitutional right to get married in this country. Or that five members of the Court were willing to turn around and say the opposite.
There is another case before the Court tomorrow, the Defense of Marriage Act case, and that may end up being the more significant case when it comes to the future of gay rights for the next five or 10 years in the federal judiciary.
CORNISH: That's Tom Goldstein of SCOTUSblog. Thank you for coming in.
GOLDSTEIN: Thanks so much.
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The Danger of Always Being OnPosted in Author Q & A, Professional Development, Technology, Work/Life Balance, by Meg White on January 31, 2014
OK, I'm going to be honest: I don't read Huffington Post. There. I said it. It just felt like, because this blog is about what we're reading, if would be weird if I didn't say that. Anyway, I have my reasons, and let's say most of them come from an aversion to the overuse of ALL CAPS and multiple exclamation marks.
Phew. That said, I truly enjoyed hearing HuffPo Chair/President/Editor-in-Chief Arianna Huffington speak at Inman Real Estate Connect this month. She talked about the topics she'll address in her next book, which is broadly about unplugging from a constantly-on life.
As I'm reflecting back on what I heard in New York that day, I'm also reading through a sliver of the hundreds of 30 Under 30 applications we received for the 2014 competition. This year we asked applicants about their business challenges, and so many responded that time management and work-life balance have been real struggles. So now seems like a perfect time to share Huffington's excellent observations and tips with you.
Now that the market is red-hot in many areas across the country, agents are still trying to do it all like they did when things were slow. Huffington's message to real estate pros was this: It's a different market, and we need to adjust.
"We have all focused so much on surviving," Huffington said. "Its really exciting to be alive today."
So, what's changed? First, we all need to stop talking about sleep deprivation as a badge of honor. Huffington told an anecdote about meeting an unnamed gentleman for dinner who boasted of only getting four hours of sleep. She thought to herself that, if he had bothered to get five, the dinner conversation would have been a lot more interesting. Similarly, instead of praising the guy in our office who never takes lunch, she said, we need to start re-framing.
"Ultimately, we all need to redefine success," she said. "You should be really worried [about those people] because they can't be possibly making good judgements… Leadership is about seeing the icebergs before they hit the Titanic, and you're not going to be able to see the icebergs if you're sleep deprived."
And it's not just sleep, either. Huffington said we're all spending a little too much time on our devices. She talked about how liberating it was, during a week without social media, when she realized that she could eat something without taking a picture of it.
"They make [these devices] deliberately addictive. It's not accidental," she said. "There has to be an AA for devices. You know, 'Hello, my name is Ariana and I am a tech addict.'"
According to Huffington, the real problem with devices isn't what your mom told you when you were a kid about too much screen time ruining your eyesight. Mobile devices by their nature divide one's attention, which creates more stress and only provides the feeling of being more productive.
"Multitasking is a complete illusion. You are doing neither [task] well," she said. "As a result, we're not giving anything 100 percent."
Huffington does have science backing her up on that assertion, and she referenced plenty of recent studies and stats regarding how this always-on lifestyle is negatively impacting our health and bottom lines. For me though, the most compelling reasoning behind moderating our connectivity was psychological. For many, myself included, always being tuned in reflects a worry of the unknown. After all, how can I possibly anticipate what will malfunction in the future if I don't have a live stream of the present constantly in front of my eyes?
"Things will go wrong in our lives," Huffington assured the crowd. "It's much harder to deal with them in advance, in your head, before they happen."
Cue deep breath. Spread smile. Repeat.
So, the question to which you're all dying to hear the answer: Will I read Huffington's new book when it comes out?
Maybe. We'll see what the font looks like.
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Thanks for a thoughtful read…agree time is a second luxury next to money nowadays…happy year of the horse
Recently I met an agent who was so addicted to her cell phone that she could barely have a meaningful conversation with the person right in front of her, i.e. me. She thought that hiring an assistant might free up time for her to get the important things done but after listening to her conversations with her hair dresser and with another agent plus a couple of urgent text messages that were read and responded to, I realized that this gal needed to unplug more than she needed an assistant. Her addiction illustrates the point I think you make in your excellent article.


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Last night's visit to Medtronic's cath lab was a success! Thanks to everyone at Medtronic who made this happen.
Support, education and advocacy for recipients of implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
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WATCH: Visit to Medtronic SF in 3 Minutes
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- Brian said...
Thank you Hugo for putting this wonderful event together... I really enjoyed my time last night.
- September 10, 2009 at 12:38 PM
- Hugo Campos said...
Yay! And we were glad to have you!
- September 10, 2009 at 12:42 PM
- Hugo Campos said...
And for those of you who have asked about the sound track, it's "Unchain My Heart" performed by Brazilian-born Lisa Ono.
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- Carmen said...
Thanks a lot, Hugo!
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- Laura said...
Wow, Hugo, great job all the way around. Thanks for organizing everything. Great video!
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YEALAND -REDMAYNE, a township in Warton parish, Lancashire; 1 mile W by S of Burton and Holme r. station. Acres, 2,099. Real property, £2,250. Pop., 209. Houses, 40.
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On Sunday morning, details were incomplete regarding the offer made by the NFL to settle the bounty suspensions short of a decision from former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.
The story from ESPN has since been updated to reflect the terms offered to Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma. According to Ed Werder of ESPN, the league offered to let Tagliabue determine Vilma's suspension, in exchange for Vilma dropping his defamation lawsuit against Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The offer was promptly rejected, as it should have been. Tagliabue already will be determining Vilma's suspension even without the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit. So what's the point of even making the offer?
Arguably, the league's offer implicitly concedes that Tagliabue currently has a conflict of interest. If Tagliabue exonerates Vilma, the defamation lawsuit would get stronger. Which would mean that a member of the law firm that represents the NFL will have made a decision that creates potential civil liability for the man who runs the NFL. Which would result in liability for the NFL, which surely is picking up the tag for any judgment entered against Goodell.
By clearing away the defamation lawsuit, Tagliabue would be free to conclude that Goodell got it wrong, without the unpleasant reality of putting Goodell and the league in the cross hairs of a significant monetary judgment.
The offer also overlooks the potential argument that, no matter what Tagliabue decides, Vilma's punishment can't extend beyond the 2012 season, given the plain terms of his second suspension letter. Agreeing to let Tagliabue set the punishment would potentially amount to agreeing to let Tagliabue extend a suspension into 2013.
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DURHAM, N.C.-After spending many hours on the road for the first half of the season, the Duke University wrestling team makes its home debut Wednesday night against Appalachian State. The Blue Devils and Mountaineers get underway at 7 p.m., in Card Gymnasium.
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For the first time in recent memory the Duke wrestling squad will compete in Card Gymnasium. Located adjacent to Cameron Indoor Stadium, Card will be home for the Blue Devils this season. Live scoring of the match will be available at GoDuke.com for those who are unable to attend. Fans also can follow along on Twitter for live commentary throughout the match.
Duke vs. Appalachian State Series History
The Blue Devils and Mountaineers will be meeting for the 17th time and for the second consecutive season. Appalachian State leads the series 12-4 and earned a 29-6 victory at home last season. Duke last defeated the Mountaineers in 2009 with a 22-18 victory at the Gardner-Webb Duals.
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125: Peter Terrezza (2-9)
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125: Dominic Parisi (21-8)
133: Brett Boston (6-10)
141: Chris Johnson (7-12)
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157: Aaron Scott (1-12)
165: Zach Strickland (19-9)
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197: Paul Weiss (16-11)
285: Joe Cummings (7-12)
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Duke redshirt freshman Michael Chapman made his debut in the starting lineup this past weekend at 197 pounds. The Duluth, Ga., native defeated Urayoan Garcia of VMI 6-4 in sudden victory overtime to post his first dual win of his career. Chapman is 1-3 overall this season.
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Both Duke and Appalachian State competed at the Hokie Open, Keystone Classic, and the Southern Scuffle this season. The Blue Devils took seventh at the Keystone Classic, while the Mountaineers took 12th overall. At the prestigious Southern Scuffle, Duke took 16th overall with 23.5 points and Appalachian came in 18th in the 24-team field.
We Meet Again
Duke is 1-1 against wrestlers currently in the Appalachian State probable lineup ... Redshirt senior Diego Bencomo fell to Jesse Johnson by a 9-8 decision at the Keystone Classic, while junior Brian Self defeated Paul Weiss 4-2 at 197 pounds in Philadelphia.
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The Blue Devils continue their home campaign Saturday, Jan. 26 against Boston University. Duke and the Terriers face each other at 4:30 p.m., in Card Gymnasium.


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"High Occupancy Vehicle" lane, or car-pool lane. The central concept for HOV lanes is to move more people rather than more cars. Some HOV lanes carry almost half of the people carried on the entire freeway. Regular "mixed-flow" lanes are never converted to HOV lanes. Rather, HOV lanes are always added to existing facilities. Each vehicle that travels on an HOV lane must carry the minimum number of people posted at the entrance signs. Usually that means at least two people, or in some cases three people. Each child counts as an occupant, but pets, infants still in the womb, inflatable dolls or ghosts do not (we've heard 'em all). Violators are subject to a minimum $481 fine. Exceptions: Motorcycles, even those carrying just one person, are allowed to use the HOV lanes. Some HOV lanes are in operation only during certain hours, which are posted. Outside of those hours, they may be used by all vehicles.


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Death of a Legend!
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Thank God I saw Farve crying on TV Sunday night. The Bears won't have to see that SOB in another game!!! God rest his career, and I'll see him in the Hall of Fame.
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This is exactly one of the reasons I despise the Packers. The article came from PackersNews.com, yet the whole article was about the Bears and their shortcomings and the rivalry with the Packers. All the stats they shot out have nothing to do with the Superbowl. I know our QB struggles but this one was the most ignorant: "Grossman comes off looking like a loser. And so it goes with the Bears." Does Grossman make all the Bears losers? The winner of 3 out of the last 4 Division winners?Originally posted by Old Scout:
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Bears are winning, but they aren't winners
by Mike Vandermause
Source: PackersNews.com
Jan. 21, 2007
"The Bears are who we thought they were."
Thoughts about the Bears vary, but my guess is at least 99 percent of Packers fans will be rooting against them during the Superbowl.
If there's one theme that is shared universally among Packers fans, it's that the Bears always will stink.
It has nothing to do with jealousy. It has everything to do with a bitter rivalry that is 85 years old.
No doubt Bears fans are puffing out their chests this week with pride and looking down on the Packers. They should savor moments like this, because they have been so rare in recent years.
In the storied history of the NFL, the Packers have won more championships and playoff games than the Bears.
Chicago fans correctly will point out the Bears lead the all-time series with the Packers. They will fail to mention that much of that advantage was gained in the leather-helmet era. The Packers hold a 55-43 edge over the last 50 years, and have won 22 of the last 29 meetings.
Incredibly, the Packers have toppled the Bears on the road 12 of the last 13 games, including a 26-7 beat-down at Soldier Field less than three weeks ago. In those 12 victories, the Packers have won by an average of 12½ points. If you can't defend your home turf better than that, there is no basis for bragging rights of any kind.
Even now, when they are one victory short of a Super Bowl berth, the Bears suffer from a major case of insecurity. Bears players were whining this week about how they don't get enough respect.
Apparently they don't realize that respect must be earned. This is a team that won its first playoff game in 12 years last Sunday, and even then barely escaped in overtime, at home, against the injury-ravaged Seattle Seahawks.
It's hard to respect a team quarterbacked by Rex Grossman, who said after his miserable performance (0.0 passer rating) against the Packers on Dec. 31 that he didn't give 100 percent in preparation for the game. It was a bad excuse for his horrendous showing, and it spoke to his integrity that as a team leader, he would consider giving less than his best.
Even in the midst of a winning season, Grossman comes off looking like a loser.
And so it goes with the Bears.
Can you imagine the Packers' Brett Favre having that kind of attitude? It's unthinkable, and helps explain why the Bears have gone through 20 starting quarterbacks since Favre took over the Packers' offense in 1992.
Win or lose, the Bears are who we thought they were. Packers fans know exactly what I'm talking about


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