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States Diverting Housing Settlement Funds to Fill Budget Holes
After the states split their $2.5 billion share of the landmark National Mortgage Settlement in February, less than half of the money states have allocated will be used as intended – to aid in stopping preventable foreclosures and financial fraud and to help stabilize communities scarred by the housing crisis.
It was supposed to provide a measure of restitution on behalf of homeowners who lost equity in the market collapse or lost their homes in the "robo-signing" foreclosure scandal.
But after the states split their $2.5 billion share of the landmark National Mortgage Settlement in February, less than half of the money states have allocated will be used as intended – to aid in stopping preventable foreclosures and financial fraud and to help stabilize communities scarred by the housing crisis.
The settlement did not require states to spend the bulk of their share on housing, but that was the intent.
While states have announced plans to use $977 million of their direct payments for housing and foreclosure-related assistance, $989 million will go to fill budget shortfalls or for non-housing purposes, according to a report released Thursday by Enterprise Community Partners, a national affordable housing and community development group.
The report, which updated an earlier analysis, found that six states – Missouri, California, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and New Jersey – ignored the agreed-upon uses for the money entirely by directing nothing for housing-related activities.
It said that 23 states are using all, or nearly all, of their settlement money for housing, while five others – New York, North Carolina, Washington, Massachusetts and Kentucky – have dedicated between 70 percent and 89 percent for housing purposes.
Fourteen others, including Idaho and Illinois, are using less than half of their funds for the intended purposes.
Andrew Jakabovics, co-authors of the report and senior director of policy development and research at Enterprise, said he understood the pressure on state budgets, but that states "should do the right thing by respecting the specific language, if not the intent," of the settlement.
Alan Jenkins, executive director of The Opportunity Agenda, a social advocacy group, called the states' actions "economically shortsighted" and "morally bankrupt," because states would benefit from increased tax revenue by assisting troubled homeowners.
Jenkins said minority communities and military personnel were specifically targeted for some of the worst mortgage abuses, but many did not benefit from the settlement.
"When these states get this money and dump it into their general coffers, it means that they're not benefiting the very people that were victimized in any kind of responsive way," he said. "It's not that these mortgage abuses occurred randomly. They targeted some of the most vulnerable communities intentionally, and now that some measure of remedy has been extracted from the banks, it's appalling that some states are not targeting that toward fixing the problems."
The $2.5 billion in direct payment to states was part of the $25 billion national settlement negotiated between the federal government, 49 states and the District of Columbia to address past improprieties by five large mortgage servicers; Ally (formerly GMAC), Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. Oklahoma opted out of the settlement.
These include "robo-signing," the forging of signatures on foreclosure documents to speed up the process without the proper review.
Oklahoma chose to opt out of the settlement because state officials disagreed with premise of the investigation.
In addition to the money for states, the companies agreed to provide $17 billion in principal reductions and loan modifications, up to $3 billion in refinancing relief, and additional money to borrowers who lost their homes.
Many states felt the pull of other needs.
Missouri lawmakers used most of their $39.5 million to offset cuts in state higher education funding, the report found. Georgia steered its entire $99 million share of the settlement toward economic development programs.
In South Carolina, Republican Gov. Nikki Haley vetoed legislation that would have redirected the state's entire $31.3 million settlement from its intended purposes. But the Republican-controlled state Senate overrode Haley's veto and shifted $21 million to the general fund and $10 million to a state fund that provides incentives for companies to relocate to South Carolina, according to the report.
In California, which received nearly $411 million, the settlement agreement said the state would use 10 percent of the money as civil penalties and the remaining $360 million for housing-related services, including counseling and consumer protection investigations.
But Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown decided in May to use the money to help fill the state's $15.7 billion budget shortfall. The attorney general's office ended up keeping $18.4 million as civil penalties, the report said, with only a small portion going for housing counseling and to a state fair housing agency.
Of the nearly $588 million in settlement payments to states that remains to be allocated, Florida and Texas make up the vast majority, with $301 million and $134.6 million, respectively.
Florida's share is in escrow until a dispute between the attorney general and the legislature is settled over who has authority to allocate the money. Texas lawmakers will decide how to spend their share when the legislature convenes in 2013.
On Tuesday, an alliance of fair housing organizations sent 35,000 signed postcards to the Chicago campaign headquarters of President Barack Obama and the Boston campaign office of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
The cards urged both to do more to stop preventable foreclosures, expand affordable housing options and place more campaign emphasis on the nation's continued housing crisis.
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His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie the First, Emperor of Ethiopia, King of Kings, Elect of God, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, 225th Consecutive Ruler of the Solomonic Dynasty.
Girmawi Kedamawi Haile Selassie, Neguse Negest Ze Etiyopiya, Tseyum Egziabher, Moa Anbessa Ze Imnegede Yehuda, 225gna Negassi Ze Solomonawi
Emperor Haile Selassie's Uniform Riband Bars 1974 and the Emperor in his later years (from Ethiopia Reaches Her Hand Unto God by Copley and forward by Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie 1988)
Emperor Haile Selassie was a world wide traveler here seen with the Japanese in 1956. I would like to point out that the media usually prints his name as Selassie. This is a big error. The name Haile Selassie is one single name. Henceforth through out this section Haile Selassie will be printed the Ethiopian way, that is the correct name. Since this is a throne name too (or baptismal name) there is no last name or so-called ancestral name associated with Haile Selassie. Teferi is his given name and his father's name is Mekonnen, which is his father's given first name. It sounds complicated because in reality it is very simple. In Ethiopia only first names exist and only recently have people began to use the given names of their grandparents as an ancestral name
The Emperor in 1955 by Sandford
This photo was taken by the Swiss Sven Tillge-Rasmussen in 1930 in the book Abessinien I Krig. The author was from a group of Red Cross regiment provided by the Swiss during the invasion of Ethiopia by the Fascists in 1936.
Ras Teferi in 1925 taken by Powell, a traveler throughout East Africa.
Ras Teferi in 1925 taken by Powell. The throne is now at the National Museum in Addis Abeba. Empress Zewditu authorized Ras Teferi as Prince regent and heir apparent to the throne of the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
Ras Teferi just before his coronation as Haile Selassie I Emperor (Atse) of Ethiopia. (Pankhurst frontipiece. Economic History of Ethiopia).
Emperor Haile Selassie before Fascist invasion in 1935 from a book by Princess Asfa Yilma. It is suggested by the author that this is his favorite portrait.
Haile Selassie (1935) in coronation garb. Emperors had live lions and the tiger indicates foreign influence. Westerners visited Ethiopia during Fascist saber-rattling!(Ernest Work 1935)
Regent Ras Teferi and Empress Zewditu on the Throne of Ethiopia (1930's) from Frank Hayter's Gold of Ethiopia,1936. Frank was a gold prospector eager to make money in Ethiopia and was known to hunt wildgame. The scepter (Sendek in Amharic) in Ras Teferi's hands appears to be of foreign design. Ethiopian Scepter is a simple staff.
A portrait for the American people by Ras Teferi in 1927 (The Last of Free Africa, MacCreagh, 1928). It is apparent from the different portraits that Ras Teferi was careful not to duplicate his wardrobe for different visitors to the Empire.
Emperor Haile Selassie around 1930. Reuters reprisentative Dunckley was in Addis to check out the country of Haile Selassie and Ethiopia before the Fascist invasion.
Emperor Haile Selassie as Ras Teferi about 1926. The period before the fascist invasion was visited by many journalists and travelors and so-called Explorers to see the (so they thought) the last of free Abyssinia. Regardless Haile Selassie took this opportunity to make friends. James Baum had previously titled the book Savage Abyssinia but in in his later edition titled it Unknown Ethiopia.
This photo by Bergsma from Rainbow Empire 1932. He was a surgeon at Teferi Mekonnen Hospital at the American Mission in Addis Abeba under the auspices of the United Presbyterian Church of North America.
Official portrait of Haile Selassie I from "For God and Country" by Della Hanson, an Adventist teacher and wife of an Adventist school developer at Akaki. She was asked by Haile Selassie to coordinate the Palace receptions and banquets as well as other assignments before during and after the Fascist barbarism.
Della Hanson and JanHoy before 1958 during a trip. Mrs Hanson worked in the palace for years and witnessed the fascist entry into Addis Ababa and evacuation of JanHoy to England and Geneva. She was there when JanHoy also came back from exile on May 5th.
Della Hanson snapped this when Haile Selassie was visiting the Adventist operated and owned Zewditu Metasebia Hospital which was adjacent to the Jubilee Palace (pre-1958).
Well trained Palace servants that Della Hanson directed on orders of Haile Selassie. She worked for 14 years directing every facet of events at the Jubilee Palace. The uniforms were colored green and red and yellow buttons.
Lielt Tsehai,Asfa Wossen, Leul Mekonnen and Haile Selassie. Behind HS I is probably Hakim Martin Workineh as he was the rep in England.(1964 Mosley)
from Haile Selassie The Conquering Lion Mosley 1964
from Haile Selassie The Conquering Lion Mosley 1964
from Haile Selassie The Conquering Lion Mosley 1964
from Haile Selassie The Conquering Lion Mosley 1964
Teferi Mekonnen at 5 and 7 years old with relatives Ras Imru and Teferi Belew
Teferi Mekonnen 11 years old
Official portrait of Haile Selassie as Representative at The League of Nations (Indiana University)
The Royal Family. Leul Mekonnen, The Emperor, Crown Prince Asfa Wossen and Princesses (Sandford 1955. The Lion of Judah shall Prevail)
Ras Teferi, Lij Iyasu and Ras Biru during their good times as feudal chiefs.
Mrs Sandford's picture of the royal family and palace ground pool about 1945
Haile Selassie in exile in England
Emperor Haile Selassie inspecting the troops in Addis Abeba about 1945. Sitted to his right is Prince Mekonnen who was always together on trips and official functions. It is said that Leul Mekonnen was the favorite son of the emperor.
The Palace Body Guards of the Jubilee Palace in 1945 called Kebur Zebegna in Amharic. They may be barefoot but they wore lion's mane on their heads! The body guards went through several changes, from traditional swordsmen to modern soldiers.
Some of Emperor Haile Selassie's trusted Rases in 1945. Click on photo for identity of these Rases!
The emperor was not known as a good horseman like Emperor Yohannes or Lij Iyasu. He was delicate short but full of dignity. He is known to release an aura that was very intimidating. It is said that one conspirator confessed his motive to asassinate him as he approached the emperor on the throne. Photo Emperor inspecting troops in Addis Abeba. (from Mittelholzer's Abessinien Flug, Zurich, 1934)
(from Mittelholzer's Abessinien Flug, Zurich, 1934)
The major event in 1930 was the transformation of Teferi Mekonnen from Ras to King to Emperor. He was Ras Teferi in early 1930, then crowned Negus Teferi on April 8th and by November 1930 became Emperor (or Qedamawi Haile Selassie Neguse Negest Ze Etiyopiya). In this photo from General Virgin's book The Abyssinia I Knew (1936), the Emperor and Empress Menen (Itegue) are shown in their coronation robes.
Emperor Haile Selassie in yet another uniform. Photo from General Virgin's book The Abyssinia I Knew (1936).
Negus Teferi days before his coronation (Schwab 1979)
Words of Wisdom and Prophecy for the League members in 1936 (Schwab 1979)
Haile Selassie at JFK funeral
Haile Selassie I in his office in 1945

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Fellini's No. 9: The latest life of a sexy landmark
Ten years after closing and nearly one year after since real estate owner Ben May restored it, Fellini's is coming back to life.
In mid-August, he handed the keys to this illustriously infamous venue to Jaclynn Dunkle. A restaurant veteran with 28 years of experience, most recently as bar manager at a private club in Nashville, Dunkle discovered the Fellini's opportunity while visiting family here.
The shoe fit. Distinguishing herself from the other potential tenants, this former AmeriCorps leader was clear about wanting to preserve not erase Fellini's history.
"I want to retain all of the wonderful stories I've heard so far however seedy or fond," she says. "I feel I am giving Fellini's back to the community, and that is very important to me."
Since its 1994 closing, memories of late-night parties featuring sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll may be starting to fade, but in addition to displaying a documented history of the restaurant, Dunkle wants actual anecdotes from former Fellini's patrons during special "story-telling" hours in September.
As for the actual opening date (she still needs to finalize a chef and menu search), November is the target. We'll have to wait a while longer for the long story behind it, but the reincarnated restaurant will be called Fellini's No. 9.
What's better than wandering around Home Depot or leafing through renovation magazines for kitchen ideas? Visiting stylish kitchens.
Meals on Wheels, the 27-year-old non-profit organization which currently delivers about 170 hot lunches a day to those who can't cook for themselves, is gearing up for it's third annual Kitchen Tour. From 1-5pm on September 11 and 12, ticket-holders can tour six very special kitchens in the First and Second street area, just steps away from the Downtown Mall– including the elaborately renovated Italianate gem on High Street near McIntire Road.
"We are always running on a treadmill trying to keep up with demand," says the charity's director Mandy Hoy, "We simply cannot put those in need on a waiting list."
The ticket price of $15/$20 will be thrown directly into the food-buying pot. Advance tickets can be bought at Albemarle Baking Co., Sticks at Pantops, Mermaid Coffee Express, and The Happy Cook– and day-of tickets will be available (along with free parking) at the Albemarle County Office Building.
MC2 energizes Nellysford
When Bistro 151 went out of business earlier this year, Nellysford residents and Wintergreen visitors wondered who would fill the gap in the Valley Green Shopping Center on Highway 151. May brought not only wildflowers, but a fresh new restaurant with a curious name- MC2.
I wondered how modern physics could play a part in the restaurant equation until I realized owner Craig Nargi also happens to own Mossy Creek Cafe and Catering (emphasis on the MC) in Fishersville.
Nargi has had his eye on Nellysford ever since he was a sous-chef at Wintergreen's Garden Terrace in the early '90s. Now that his catering business has blossomed to cover the entire state, a second location was more than justified (he's already eyeing Crozet for a third).
Different from his more casual Fishersville cafe, MC2 offers chef Chris Pugh's low-country cuisine (shrimp 'n grits, she-crab soup, fried oysters) in a clean, contemporary, slightly upscale setting.
On the subject of clean, Nargi stresses a total transformation of the old Bistro 151 spot. He gutted it, redesigned the layout, doubled the size of the new kitchen and put in new cooking equipment as well as new AC, heating, and exhaust systems. All that work equals a new restaurant that gives day-trippers a new reason to head for the hills.


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Calle Teniente Rey esquina a Bernaza
Posted by: Pascale MINNEBOIS on Aug 20, 2011
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Traditionally known as "The House of the Vine" for the beautiful vine that grows in its inner courtyard, this smal 17th century colonial house is a nice and welcoming restaurant specializing in Cuban dishes and Vietnamise fried rice. Located on a corner of Santo Cristo Square, a place of traditions and processions dating back to 1640, the Hanoi rekindles Havana's fonda (cheap diners) with their abundantly served, tasty and cheap food.
The restaurant has two lounges, an inner courtyard and a bar where you can enjoy the most refreshing drinks in the shade of the vine to the beat of live Cuban tradicional music. A short distance away from the national Capitol building, this picturesque house with its red roof tiles warmly welcomes its visitors.
Telephone: (537) 867 1029
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the place is very well renovated
food is good
but when come the time to pay they put the bread on the list to pay, the glass of wine included in the menu was also counted, and the most surprising they put 10% for service what was not written on the menu and what is not a habit in CUba. the note was also very bad written to make sure you can not check anything, there was only a total price and no detailled prices.
so they tried to let us pay 12cuc more but we discussed it and wrote the note again demonstrating they were thiefs and that we will inform tourism office. we paid the bread but never the so "called service"


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Gov. Brown signs 'kill switch' bill to deter smartphone theft
Law is meant to deter thefts of smartphones
Sacramento -- - Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday that will make California the first state in the country to require opt-out "kill switches" on smartphones.
Unlike the kill-switch law passed recently in Minnesota, California's law requires that the phones come with the kill-switch feature set to enabled under the default settings. Consumers would have to change the setting to disable the feature if they don't want the protection.
The antitheft technology allows the owner of a smartphone to remotely render it inoperable, which law enforcement officials said would deter thieves who target the devices.
The increasing number of smartphone thefts in California prompted the bill by state Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, who said consumers would have more control over their personal information if their device is lost or stolen.
"California has just put smartphone thieves on notice," Leno said. "Our efforts will effectively wipe out the incentive to steal smartphones and curb this crime of convenience, which is fueling street crime and violence within our communities."
Under the new law, cell phone manufacturers must have the antitheft technology available on smartphones sold in California beginning in July 2015.
The wireless industry trade group CTIA fought the kill-switch bill, at first saying the proposal was technically unfeasible, prohibitively expensive and rife for abuse by hackers. After Leno's bill gained traction, the industry group announced that many smartphone makers and wireless carriers had decided to offer the antitheft technology as an optional tool beginning in July 2015. Leno said the industry's approach still required consumers to search and enable the technology, which would not result in the widespread use needed to deter thieves.
More than 3.1 million Americans had smartphones stolen in 2013, up from 1.6 million in 2012, according to a Consumer Reports survey. The Federal Communications Commission pegged mobile-device theft as the leading property crime in America.
"This epidemic has impacted millions across the nation and millions more around the globe, but today we turn the page," said San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón. "Soon, stealing a smartphone won't be worth the trouble, and these violent street crimes will be a thing of the past."
Melody Gutierrez is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @MelodyGutierrez


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Karen Stupples habitually waved to the cheering gallery two weeks ago in the first round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
Only this time, the English player was working as an on-course announcer for Golf Channel and the cheers were for the players walking behind her on the 18th hole.
''Crossing the bridge, you have the gallery on the right and Poppie's Pond on the left, and everybody is clapping,'' Stupples said. ''My gut instinct was to wave. So, that was weird.''
It won't be weird this week in Hawaii when the 40-year-old Englishwoman returns to play in the LPGA Lotte Championship. Her enthusiasm for the game recharged by her new broadcasting job, she's making her first tour start since late August.
''I still love the game of golf,'' Stupples said. ''I thought I had lost that. I really did. A couple of years ago it was a real struggle for me to want to play golf or remembering why I loved it in the first place. Now, I've remembered why. It's not about putting the score on the scorecard, but it turned into that.''
She did put some memorable numbers on scorecards 10 years ago when she won her two LPGA tour titles. In the 2004 opener in Tucson, Ariz., she shot 63 in the first and fourth rounds and broke the tour's 72-hole record with a 258 total. In the Women's British Open at Sunningdale that summer, she began the final round eagle-double eagle en route to a 64 and a five-stroke victory.
''What appealed to me is that she is a major champion and also has been playing a full schedule on the LPGA tour,'' said Jack Graham, Golf Channel vice president of live tournaments. ''She wanted to make the commitment to put in the work to learn the ropes in televised golf and is doing a very good job at that.''
Stupples won a Ladies European Tour event in 2009 in Wales and helped Europe win the 2011 Solheim Cup, but struggled to contend the last few years. Last season on the LPGA tour, she made seven cuts in 18 starts and her season best was a tie for 38th.
''When I was playing poorly, I was worried about the score and the money and everything else,'' Stupples said. ''When I stopped having that worry because of the (TV) job, it enabled me to remember it's about how I hit the ball, what I'm doing with the ball, how I'm maneuvering around the course – the chess game that is golf.''
Following the top players and leaders as an announcer has helped her own game.
''You see that they make mistakes,'' Stupples said. ''It's very easy to think that when you're making mistakes back in the pack that you're the only one making them. You think the leaders can't possibly be making them. They're making mistakes, too, but they're just managing their games better.''
She first worked as a broadcaster on BBC's radio coverage of the 2007 British Open.
''It was so much fun. I loved it,'' Stupples said. ''It was just great hanging out with everybody and talking golf, being in the discussion and debate in the media center. I thought, 'This is something I would really love to try to get into.'''
She worked some more big events for the BBC and asked Golf Channel last year at the Hawaii event if she could follow lead on-course commentator Jerry Foltz.
''I put ears on and tailed him around and watched what he did,'' Stupples said.
Then, after missing the cut in Toledo, Ohio, she got a full trial following top-ranked Inbee Park – and nailed it.
''I got to do my first interview that week,'' Stupples said. ''That was the most nerve-wracking thing in my life. I'd always been the one being interviewed.''
The former Florida State player also has done studio work for Golf Channel.
''She's an absolute natural,'' Foltz said. ''There's an art to the job. It's more than just calling golf shots.''


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WASHINGTON,- Within two weeks of being announced, the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program for eligible unemployed veterans has received more than 12,000 online applications, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
"VA is committed to supporting veterans as they seek employment. This initiative will help provide education and training so that veterans have an opportunity to find meaningful employment in a high-demand field," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said in a VA news release issued today. "We will continue to build on the success of our initial outreach efforts to veterans."
The Veteran Retraining Assistance Program allows qualifying veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 to receive up to 12 months of education assistance.
Maximum payment under VRAP is currently $1,473 monthly.
Under VRAP, veterans apply on a first-come, first-served basis for programs that begin on or after July 1. VA began accepting applications on May 15. Forty-five thousand veterans can participate during the current fiscal year, and up to 54,000 may participate during the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2012.
The goal of the program is to train 99,000 veterans for high-demand jobs over the next two years.
To qualify for VRAP, veterans must:
- Be 35 to 60 years old, unemployed on the day of application, and have been issued discharges under conditions other than dishonorable;
- Be enrolled in education or training after July 1, 2012, in a VA-approved program of education offered by a community college or technical school leading to an associate degree, non-college degree or a certificate for a high-demand occupation as defined by the Department of Labor;
- Not be eligible for any other VA education benefit, such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill, or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment;
- Not have participated in a federal or state job training program within the last 180 days; and
- Not receive VA compensation at the 100 percent rate due to individual un-employability.
While the initial response has been encouraging, VA officials stress the need for a sustained effort to reach potential VRAP applicants.
"Besides the veterans themselves, we are asking anyone who knows of an unemployed veteran to help us get the word out so everyone can take advantage of this new benefit," said Curtis Coy, VA's deputy undersecretary for economic opportunity. "With the help of our veterans community and our partners in the Department of Labor, we hope to reach as many eligible veterans as possible."
In addition to its national outreach campaign, VA will seek out potential VRAP-qualified veterans through online applications and at the National Veterans Small Business Conference being held in Detroit June 26-28. During 2012, VA representatives will also provide VRAP information and assistance at hiring fairs sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce through the Hiring Our Heroes campaign.
Veterans are encouraged to visit the nearly 3,000 VA career centers located across the nation for assistance from staff, local employment representatives, and disabled veterans outreach program specialists.


text: New Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Recommended As First-line Medications For People With Serious Brain Disorders New Drugs Safer And Provide Unrivaled Benefits, Experts Reveal In NAMI Decade Of The Brain Dec 31 1997 Arlington, VA - Thanks to a new generation of atypical antipsychotic drug therapies, millions of Americans suffering from severe brain disorders can lead more independent lives today without the devastating physical side effects of older medications, reports the fall issue of The Decade of the Brain, a quarterly science-based publication of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). Six breakthrough atypical antipsychotic drugs are profiled, including clozapine (Clozaril), risperidone (Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), sertindole (Serlect), and ziprasidone (Zeldox). In this latest issue, experts specializing in the areas of psychiatry, neurology, pharmacology and radiology outline what is known to date on the new antipsychotics, giving readers an accurate and objective clinical picture of what can be expected from therapy. In his introductory article, guest writer Jeffrey Lieberman, M.D., asserts that while these drugs are not a cure, they could effectively limit the symptoms of psychiatric illnesses and their constraints on individuals. Lieberman also contends that these medications would help first-episode patients, and that those who have not responded to conventional treatment escape many of the devastating effects of a serious brain disorder and improve their long-term outcome. An additional benefit of atypical antipsychotics is increased patient compliance due to a decrease in potential side effects and severity of subsequent episodes. "The introduction of atypical antipsychotics as first-line medications represents an unrivaled turning point for the more than five million Americans suffering from the most debilitating brain disorders," said NAMI Executive Director Laurie Flynn. "The new drugs offer these individuals renewed hope and exciting new possibilities for full and productive lives. Unfortunately, however, far too many people with chronic mental illnesses are denied access to these life-changing remedies." NAMI opposes limiting the availability of advanced medications for individuals with severe brain disorders and believes anyone with serious mental illness should be entitled to an individual treatment plan responsive to that person's changing needs. The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the nation's largest professional psychiatric society, advocates a similar philosophy. Earlier this year, in fact, the APA issued treatment guidelines for schizophrenia stating that new atypical antipsychotics plus some older medicines are all reasonable first-line medications for patients in acute phases of the disease. "Just like other debilitating physical illnesses, early diagnosis and prompt medical intervention are the keys to successfully treating severe brain disorders," said Flynn. The treatment success rate for schizophrenia is 60 percent, 65 percent for major depression, and 80 percent for bipolar disorder. Comparatively, the success rate for heart disease is roughly 50 percent. When they were discovered more than 40 years ago, conventional antipsychotic drugs were as revolutionary as insulin for diabetes or antibiotics for infectious disease. While these older drugs have had a profound impact on the treatment of serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, their neurological side effects are oftentimes debilitating and painful. More than half of the patients taking these older drugs experience a number of side effects ranging from uncontrollable muscle movements such as tremors and spasms to total rigidity and difficulty in swallowing. NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), major depression, and anxiety disorders. NAMI has more than 165,000 individual members and 1,140 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI's efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for non-discriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illness.


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This elegant porcelain bowl with lid reflects a design that has graced tables for centuries. Because it's crafted from porcelain, it holds heat exceptionally well – keeping soups and stews at the proper temperature. The bowl is made by Apilco, France's premier producer of restaurant-quality porcelain products.
- Made of high-fired porcelain.
- Oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.
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- 4 1/4" diam., 6" high with lid.
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- Microwavable; oven-safe.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by honeyfitz from wonderful! I bought these lidded soups and I can not express how great they are! Used in either the oven or microwave they perform beautifully. The lids are really a necessity.Date published: 2016-04-10Rated 5 out of 5 by BarefootWannaBe from beautiful soup bowls I gave these as a Thanksgiving present after seeing them in the store. The recipient who happens to be a professional chef called and said how happy she was with them and thought they were beautiful, too. They are more expensive than some others, but so worth the extra expense. In this case you really do get what you pay for. These bowls will create many happy memories for wonderful meals in the future and elevate the simplest of broths to something elegant!Date published: 2013-12-01


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As Marcum battles injury, Mets face uncertainty
NEW YORK -- Perhaps the most troubling aspect of Shaun Marcum's injury is that the Mets have no idea when he might make his debut.
"I wish I did," manager Terry Collins said. "Because it has to do with the nerves, I'm not really sure how to approach it. I haven't really had to deal with something like that before. So we'll just go on what the doctors tell us and see where he is when it's time to resume some throwing."
The Mets on Thursday gave Marcum a diagnosis of nerve inflammation in his neck, administering trigger-point injections to relieve his discomfort. They will re-evaluate him in Florida this weekend, but that does not necessarily mean a return to the mound.
Even once Marcum does begin pitching, he must build his arm strength back to Major League levels. Because the right-hander has not even completed a bullpen session over the last two weeks, that could take significant time.
"It's all about being able to get his arm up to a consistent release point," Collins said. "If the nerves are flaring up again, he's going to have a tough time doing it, which is going to cause some discomfort. Until a few days from now, we're not really sure where we're at."
In the interim, Aaron Laffey will pitch Sunday, with a chance to stick in the rotation depending on his performance.


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Professional Volunteering Opportunities in Medical, Jamaica
- Placement location: Mandeville
- Requirements: Full qualifications as a doctor, have a relevant licence, and 2 years of experience
- Accommodation: Host family
- Length of placement: From 2 weeks
- Start Dates: Flexible
This voluntary medical project helps treat patients in a hospital in Mandeville, Jamaica.
Jamaica's healthcare system suffers from huge waiting lists. A lack of financial and human resources means doctors struggle to meet the demand. The more qualified volunteer doctors who provide help the better.
Here you will find answers to the following questions:
How can volunteer doctors help in Jamaica?
What will I gain from this project?
What will Projects Abroad PRO provide?
What skills or qualifications do I need?
How can volunteer doctors help in Jamaica?
You can use your knowledge and training to help local staff as a volunteer doctor. You can work on tasks such as:
- Working with existing staff to treat patients, including:
- Diagnosing medical conditions and planning/providing appropriate treatment.
- Observing surgeries where possible.
- Organising preventative medical programmes for individual patients.
- Providing advice on medical care and immunisation etc.
- Coordinating medical outreach programmes.
- Observing and assessing the work of local trainee doctors.
- Organising and running training clinics for Projects Abroad volunteers working with other institutions (optional).
The Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) has a capacity of 164 beds. It offers a variety of specialist treatments and is Mandeville's main hospital. You will be expected to work at least 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday.
Alternative hospitals and medical clinics are available if you have a specific area of interest that is not offered at MRH.
This project runs all year round. You decide how much time you can spare and we will help you get the most out of it.
What will I gain from this project?
You will be working with limited resources and poor diagnostic tools. This will force you to trust your judgement and experience, improving your ability to work under pressure. You will also gain exposure to the treatment of diseases that are uncommon in your home country.
You will spend a lot of time with local staff and patients. This will teach you about the unique Jamaican culture and way of life. They will all want to hear about your life back home and your family and friends. We call this 'cultural exchange' and we think it helps our volunteers gain a new perspective on life.
What will Projects Abroad PRO provide?
We have over 20 years' experience of running volunteer projects. We provide you with the following support to make sure your time in Jamaica is successful and enjoyable:
- Safe accommodation with a Jamaican family close to your project.
- Friendly and dedicated local staff available to help 24 hours a day.
- A member of staff to meet you at the airport when you arrive.
- Medical and travel insurance.
What skills or qualifications do I need?
You need to be fully qualified as a doctor, have a relevant licence to practice in your country of residence and 2 years of experience.
Please contact us if you think your knowledge may be useful on this project but do not have the required qualifications.
Volunteers also need to obtain a temporary license from the Jamaican Medical Association in order to treat patients independently. This process normally takes around 3 months.
You can apply for the license before you leave. Our Desk Officer in Jamaica will give you full support, including the required forms and how to fill them in.
If you are interested in this project but don't have the relevant experience, then please read about our regular Medicine project in Jamaica.
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A softer take on color for 2016: For the first time, the blending of two shades –
Rose Quartz and Serenity are chosen as the PANTONE Color of the Year
As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security are becoming more prominent. Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.
The prevalent combination of Rose Quartz and Serenity also challenges traditional perceptions of color association.
In many parts of the world we are experiencing a gender blur as it relates to fashion, which has in turn impacted color trends throughout all other areas of design. This more unilateral approach to color is coinciding with societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity, the consumer's increased comfort with using color as a form of expression, a generation that has less concern about being typecast or judged and an open exchange of digital information that has opened our eyes to different approaches to color usage.
A symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.
For the first time Pantone introduces two shades, Rose Quartz and Serenity as the PANTONE Color of the Year 2016. Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times.
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It will be a shame if the pilot has no articulation. Even at least knee joints would make the figure better, so he could stand up straight when he's not sitting on the walker.
I kinda wish they were white... the main reason being that now the ROTJ Imperials on Endor seem like they should have been in camo.
I know the color thing is kind of funny really. I like it now. However, I thought they just painted the clones, battle droids, etc to sell toys. Then again if they did that you think Lucas would make all sort of different colored lightsabers for the Jedi. But he stuck with blue, green, red and 1 purple blade for Windu.
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One Direction Is Keeping Busy With New Music + Perfume [PHOTOS]by Mandi Salerno | PopCrush
Those One Direction boys sure know how to spoil their fans.
Niall, Liam, Harry, Louis and Zayn are busy creating even more 1D goodies for us to enjoy. We don't know how they're managing, considering they're in the middle of their worldwide Where We Are Tour, but we're also not complaining!
Liam posted a filtered selfie with the caption, "Just going to bed been studio written a pure banger for you guys who like dance more info to come."
A dance tune sung by One Direction? Sounds interesting! Naughty Boy, who's been writing with Zayn recently, did say that the band's sound is maturing.
While they continue working on their fourth studio album, they're also releasing a perfume named after a song from their third album. You & I will be their third fragrance, following Our Moment and That Moment, and is set for release later this summer.
Niall debuted the bottle for the new scent on Twitter earlier today (July 17). It's hard to tell what the bottle looks like exactly, but it seems like they're sticking with the pink and jewel theme.
guys ! check out the bottle for You and I !! pic.twitter.com/TX85oiqprk
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The Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare delivers the most thrilling combat action experience available. Take on the world as both a U.S. Marine and a British S.A.S. Soldier. Travel across the globe, relying on your wits and weapons to launch all-out assaults and accomplish stealth missions. It's the most up-to-date collection of firepower, machinery and military vehicles in the Call of Duty series. Prepare to experience the sophisticated technology and unbelievable graphics of an incredibly realistic warfare experience. Experience tomorrow's war today in an immersive series of land and air strikes. Get the job done using 70 new advanced weapons. Make it to the next skirmish via choppers, jets and gunships. Conceal yourself and lie in wait with night-vision goggles and ghillie suits, then bust through enemy strongholds in a display of powerful weaponry.
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Glu Mobile Acquires GameSpy From News Corp.'s IGN Entertainment
Glu Mobile has acquired GameSpy Technology, a provider of multiplayer game technology, from IGN Entertainment. Terms of the deal included Glu's issuance of $2.75 million in stock, which was mostly offset by GameSpy's cash and receivables. Glu will use the tech, including multiplayer matchmaking, player statistics and leaderboards, in its mobile games.


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Our blog tends to focus on the federal issues regarding income taxes. Sometimes we forget that state sales, income and other taxes may end up costing the farmer more than federal income taxes.
For example, in Washington state, we do not have an income tax, but we do have sales, property and a business and occupation tax. When you add up all of these taxes, a farmer may pay more in our state than a state with an income tax.
For example, in our state, farmers pay sales tax on consumables that they use in the farming operation such as supplies. They would also pay sales tax on all replacement parts unless they file with the state to be exempt. This replacement part exemption applies to parts used to make necessary repairs to farm equipment. It does not apply to betterment's that are put on farm equipment such as installing a new GPS system, etc.
If a farmer did not know about this exemption and needed to purchase a major repair part for their tractor or combine, the farmer could easily spend $1-10,000 in unnecessary sales tax.
Are you taking advantage of all of the state tax exemptions available to you in your state. For farmers in multiple states, it is even more important to know the rules for each.


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What Should I Look for on a Skin Self-Exam?
Skin cancers can show up in many shapes and sizes. Be sure to show your doctor any areas that concern you, especially if they have just appeared or have changed recently.
- Basal and squamous cell cancers
Basal cell cancers and squamous cell cancers are most often found in areas that get exposed to a lot of sun, such as the head, neck, and arms, but they can develop anywhere on the body. Look for new growths, spots, bumps, patches, or sores that don't heal after several weeks. Shaving cuts that don't heal in few days sometimes turn out to be skin cancers, which often bleed easily. (They are not caused by shaving.)
Basal cell carcinomas can appear in a number of different ways:
- Flat, firm, pale or yellow areas, similar to a scar
- Raised reddish patches that might be itchy
- Small, pink or red, translucent, shiny, pearly bumps, which might have blue, brown, or black areas
- Pink growths with raised edges and a lower area in their center, which might have abnormal blood vessels spreading out from them
- Open sores (which may have oozing or crusted areas) that don't heal, or that heal and then come back
Squamous cell carcinomas can appear as:
- Rough or scaly red patches, which might crust or bleed
- Raised growths or lumps, sometimes with a lower area in the center
- Open sores (which may have oozing or crusted areas) that don't heal, or that heal and then come back
- Wart-like growths
Both of these types of skin cancer may develop as a flat area showing only slight changes from normal skin.
Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, is a skin condition that can sometimes progress to squamous cell cancer (although most of them do not).
Actinic keratoses are caused by too much sun exposure. They are usually small (less than ¼ inch across), rough or scaly spots that may be pink-red or flesh-colored. Usually they start on the face, ears, backs of the hands, and arms, but they can occur on other sun-exposed areas of skin. People with one actinic keratosis usually develop many more.
Some can grow into squamous cell cancers, while others may stay the same or even go away on their own. But it can be hard sometimes even for doctors to tell them apart from true skin cancers. These areas should be looked at by a doctor, who can help decide if they should be treated.
- Moles and melanomas
Normal moles
A normal mole is usually an evenly colored brown, tan, or black spot on the skin. It can be either flat or raised. It can be round or oval. Moles are generally less than 6 millimeters (about ¼ inch) across (about the width of a pencil eraser). Some moles can be present at birth, but most appear during childhood or young adulthood. New moles that appear later in life should be checked by a doctor.
Once a mole has developed, it will usually stay the same size, shape, and color for many years. Some moles may fade away with age.
Most people have moles, and almost all moles are harmless. But it's important to notice changes in a mole – such as in its size, shape, or color – because this may be a sign that melanoma is developing.
Possible signs and symptoms of melanoma
The most important warning sign of melanoma is a new spot on the skin or a spot that's changing in size, shape, or color. Another important sign is a spot that looks different from all of the other spots on your skin. If you have any of these warning signs, have your skin checked by a doctor.
The ABCDE rule is another guide to the usual signs of melanoma. Be on the lookout and tell your doctor about spots that have any of the following features:
- A is for Asymmetry: One half of a mole or birthmark does not match the other.
- B is for Border:The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred.
- C is for Color: The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, or sometimes with patches of pink, red, white, or blue.
- D is for Diameter:The spot is larger than 6 millimeters across (about ¼ inch – the size of a pencil eraser), although melanomas can sometimes be smaller than this.
- E is for Evolving: The mole is changing in size, shape, or color.
Some melanomas do not fit these rules described above, so it's important to tell your doctor about any changes or new spots on the skin, or growths that look different from the rest of your moles.
Other warning signs are:
- A sore that does not heal
- Spread of pigment from the border of a spot into surrounding skin
- Redness or a new swelling beyond the border of the mole
- Change in sensation, such as itchiness, tenderness, or pain
- Change in the surface of a mole – scaliness, oozing, bleeding, or the appearance of a lump or bump
To see some examples of skin cancers and other skin conditions, visit our Skin Cancer Image Gallery.
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The real stars of 'Iron Man 3'? Women
WASHINGTON -- There are many pleasures to be had from "Iron Man 3," the third installment in the franchise that's the tent pole of the Marvel Universe. Among them, particularly for those of us in the audience who are nerds but not boys, is the fact that the movie passes the Bechdel Test: the rule that assesses sexism in movies by noting whether women ever converse about something other than a man. "Iron Man 3" gives its women, Gwyneth Paltrow as Tony Stark's consigliere-girlfriend Pepper Potts, and Rebecca Hall as brilliant scientist Maya Hansen, some of its snappiest lines and best insights.
Pepper has evolved over three movies from a beleaguered assistant to the woman running Tony's company and sharing his life as an equal. The films have veered from teen-aged fantasy into sophisticated comedy as Tony has come to recognize her value, in business and in his emotional life.
When danger strikes, the two are forced to work together, and Pepper saves Tony twice, rather than getting rescued herself. "I think in order to move things forward and keep it fresh, you can only be the damsel in distress for so long, and then it's old," Paltrow said prior to the movie's release. The moments in which she shakes off the damsel cliché, donning one of Tony's suits and later landing a killer punch on a supervillain, are among the most entertaining in the movie.
Maya, like many of the women in Tony Stark's universe, began as a sexual conquest. Yet the beautiful scientist is also a genius who created the powerful Extremis virus that drives much of the plot. In one of the film's best jokes, we flash back to Tony and Maya talking science before they hook up, as if discussing the regeneration of lost limbs were the most alluring kind of foreplay. When she shows up at Tony's house 14 years later, he says, "Please don't tell me there's a 12-year-old kid waiting in the car." "He's 13," Maya deadpans, rattling Tony, who thought he had the upper hand.
As Maya gets to know Pepper, there's no particular anxiety between Tony's lovers past and present. When Pepper mentions Tony's description of Maya as a botanist, Maya replies, "What I actually am is a biological coder running a team of 40 out of a private think tank, but sure, you can call me a botanist." Then, instead of squabbling over Tony, they talk corporate ethics, defense contracts, the purity of research versus applied science, and Wernher von Braun.
"Iron Man 3's" progressive gender play is especially noteworthy when you consider the kinds of roles actresses in superhero movies usually get stuck with. Natalie Portman's Jane Foster in "Thor" was a wide-eyed true believer more than she was an actual scientist, and spent more time in the movie getting rescued than expanding our understanding of the universe. Captain America's Peggy Carter got to wear a gun, but she ended up a tragedy for the hero to carry with him, rather than a long-term sparring partner.
But given the uniform dudeliness of Marvel's films, there's something to be said for a movie that acknowledges that while the boys are tinkering with their toys and hitting each other with big hammers, there are still ladies out there, getting things done, and without the advantage of superpowers.


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BEIJING - China is willing to further enhance its relations with Iran, said top legislator Wu Bangguo Thursday when meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Based on the principle of mutual respect and equal treatment, China would like to maintain friendly communications with Iran at all levels and explore new ways for deepening practical cooperation under the new circumstances, said Wu.
Adhering to peaceful development and independent foreign policy, China is dedicated to increasing friendly relations and reciprocal cooperation with all nations, said Wu.
Since forging bilateral ties, China and Iran have enjoyed good momentum in developing their relationship, despite disturbances from various external factors, said the chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China.
Frequent contact between senior officials from both sides, increasing political mutual trust and smooth cooperation on the economy, energy, infrastructure construction as well as deepening cultural exchanges, have all benefited the two peoples, said Wu.
Wu also expressed willingness to expand cooperation and interaction with the newly-formed Iranian Majlis, or parliament.
Ahmadinejad said Iran cherishes its traditional friendship with China, admires the tremendous achievements that China has made in economic and social development, and is satisfied with the advancement of bilateral ties in recent years.
The Iranian side is willing to further strengthen and deepen cooperation with China, and supports more friendly exchanges between the two countries' legislative bodies, said the Iranian president.
Invited by Chinese President Hu Jintao, Ahmadinejad attended the 12th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization which concluded Thursday in Beijing.
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Jones leads No. 15 Creighton in 77-60 win over UAB
Josh Jones scored all 18 of his points in the second half to compensate for Doug McDermott's quiet night in No. 15 Creighton's 77-60 victory over UAB on Wednesday night.
Jones matched his career high with four 3-pointers. The backup guard made two during a personal 10-0 run that tied it 45 and two more during a 17-0 spurt that finished off the Blazers (1-1).
McDermott, the returning first-team All-American, got into early foul trouble and finished with five points. He came in having scored in double figures in 37 straight games.
Gregory Echenique and Grant Gibbs added 13 points apiece, and Ethan Wragge had 12 — hitting four 3-pointers — for the Bluejays (2-0). Echenique matched his career high with 16 rebounds.
The Blazers, who returned three starters from a 15-16 team, carried the play in the first half and led 37-33 at the break.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Harvard limited 19th-ranked Central Florida to just two hits on Saturday but the Golden Knights got the breaks in a 4-2 victory over the Crimson.
Seven of Harvard's (1-11) losses this season have come by three runs or fewer and six by two runs or less.
Despite the UCF (15-5) offense only collecting two hits, freshmen pitchers Eric Skoglund and Garrett Nuss duo kept the Crimson (1-11) batters off balance all afternoon as both Skoglund and Nuss tied career highs in strikeouts with seven and five, respectively.
Skoglund (3-1) came out dealing, striking out the side on 12 pitches in the first inning, and the first five-of-six batters overall. In the sixth, Nuss entered the ballgame and tossed four innings of one-hit ball to pick up his first-career save.
Harvard's Joey Novak started the game with 10-straight balls and only lasted 2/3 of an inning after walking three and hitting two batters while surrendering two runs on 29 pitches. UCF got a bases loaded walk and a sacrifice fly for a two-run first inning. In the second, a single, error, wild pitch and a ground out made it 3-0.
The Crimson scored its two runs in the top of the third on a pair of hits from Zach Boden and Jeff Reynolds but Skoglund got out of a first-and-third jam after inducing a ground ball to third base.
In the bottom-half of the inning, UCF scored the final run on a walk, stolen base, throwing error and a sacrifice fly.
Nuss came into the game and stranded runners on second and third in the top of the sixth, and held down the Crimson the rest of the way.
Baron Davis was tremendous in relief for the Crimson, throwing 6.0 innings and scattering two hits while striking out a batter. Sam Dodge retired all four batters he faced to finish the game.


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Pat Derby, animal trainer for "Flipper" and "Lassie", dies at 69
(Reuters) - Pat Derby, a show business animal trainer who worked on the television programs "Flipper" and "Lassie" before becoming an animal rights activist, has died of throat cancer, her organization said.
Derby, 69, worked on other television shows, including "Gunsmoke" and "Daktari", according to the Performing Animal Welfare Society or PAWS. She was the trainer and spokesperson for the Lincoln Mercury "Sign of the Cat" cougars Chauncey and Christopher, featured in ads.
Those were among the memorable TV shows and ads of the 1960s and '70s, along with "Flipper", starring a bottlenose dolphin from 1964 to 1967, and "Lassie", starring a series of collie dogs from 1954 to 1974.
Derby became shocked at the neglect and abuse she found in the performing animals business. Her autobiography, "The Lady and Her Tiger" in 1976, was an expose on the harsh treatment of animals in the entertainment industry, according to PAWS.
Along with her longtime partner Ed Stewart, Derby founded PAWS in 1984 to rescue and provide humane sanctuary for animals from the exotic and performing animal trades.
With Stewart by her side, Derby died on Friday at her home in San Andreas, California, outside Sacramento, PAWS said in a statement dated Saturday and made available to Reuters on Monday.
"She was the first to champion the cause of performing animals, and today, because of her tireless work, and fierce determination, most animal protection organizations now have captive wildlife programs that address the issues of performing animals," PAWS said.
Derby testified before Congress twice and served on several state committees setting standards for the care and handling of elephants and other exotic species, PAWS said.
PAWS said it maintains three sanctuaries for captive wildlife in northern California, providing refuge for more than 100 animals, including elephants, lions, tigers, bears, bobcats, coyotes, leopards, mountain lions, deer and monkeys.
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Walter Reed Builds Amputee Patient Treatment Annex
By Gerry J. Gilmore
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2006 - A temporary medical annex being constructed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here will provide better facilities for wounded troops undergoing post-amputation care, a senior official said today.
A 30,000-square-foot addition is being built onto Walter Reed's general medical facility building, said Charles Scoville, a physical therapist and future director of the annex, which will be called the U.S. Army Amputee Patient Care Center.
When completed, the annex will improve "the capabilities to return our soldiers to the highest level of function," Scoville, a 54-year-old retired Army colonel, said.
Groundbreaking for the facility began about two weeks ago, Scoville said, with completion slated by October 2007. The annex will provide better facilities and equipment as well as much-needed additional room, he said.
Because of current space limitations, Scoville said, amputee patients at Walter Reed have to negotiate sometimes-crowded hospital hallways for exercise. The annex, he said, will eliminate that concern, giving patients a dedicated area for recovery training and exercise.
Walter Reed's amputee care facility mostly treats wounded soldiers, as well as some Marines transferred from the National Naval Medical Center, in Bethesda, Md. Walter Reed's daily amputee care caseload averages eight to 10 inpatients and around 75 to 100 outpatients, Scoville said. The facility admits 10 to 15 new patients each month.
Walter Reed is to close in 2011 as part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act. Amputee recovery services at Walter Reed will be moved into a new joint medical facility to be built in Bethesda. Other Walter Reed-based medical care will be transferred to a new hospital to be constructed at Fort Belvoir, Va.
The amputee treatment annex is considered a transitional facility that will operate "as long as Walter Reed is on this campus," Scoville said.
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Thanks to Mr Bas Valckx, who works in culture and design affairs at the Netherlands embassy, last month I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr Ito Masaru, who has created Shibaura House as the headquarters of his advertising agency, Kohkokuseihan, and a new community space between Rainbow Bridge and Tamachi station in Minato-ku.
The building, designed by prominent Japanese architect Sejima Kazuyo of SANAA and completed in the summer of 2011, is as stunning as one could imagine: floor to ceiling glass walls, each floor plate unique, a form that combines transparency, simplicity, and elegance. There's a sizable roof and three outdoor areas, a rectangular balcony and two curvy, double height voids.
But I was even more impressed by Mr Ito's vision for work, community, and art. He kindly gave Bas and me a tour, which included rental areas, his company's office, meeting spaces, and a ground floor cafe open to the public. Mr Ito is extremely knowledgable about urban planning, art history, and even permaculture.
His reason for creating Shibaura House and his plans for its future are inspiring and unconventional. He told me that his motivation for creating Shibaura House was to create the very opposite of the advertising business that he runs. And while he is pleased with how the building turned out, he is eager now to make it more alive, with more soil, people, and activity.
Too often, even in Silicon Valley, I have seen companies seek to wall themselves off from neighbors and outsiders. Global icons like Facebook, Google and Apple locate their employees in office parks, making their facilities off limits to non-employees and promoting secrecy over collaboration. I think Mr Ito's bold vision suggests new ways to use real estate, to operate a company, and to become a vital part of local neighborhoods.
The neighborhood context is very diverse and layered: close to canals and the Tokyo Bay, near a main water processing facility, and neighbors with a variety of architectural styles from post-war, 70s residential, to more recent projects. As Bas reminded me, the area is reclaimed land from Tokyo Bay from the Edo period.
I'd love to see more plants, wildlife, and agriculture at Shibaura House. Things like bee hives, chicken coops, urban satoyama plants. It would also be great to see Shibaura House engage its neighbors with with local food, plants, and wildlife habitat connecting buildings and waterways with green walls, roofs, and sidewalks. I am eager to see how Shibaura House grows and takes shape in the coming years.


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Note: This article applies to Mac OS X v10.5.8 or earlier. For later versions of Mac OS X, see Mac 101: Printing (Mac OS X v10.6) or Mac 101: Printing (OS X Lion).
About the print dialog and printer list
When you choose the Print command in any Mac OS X application, a print dialog appears as a sheet attached to the window. The Printer pop-up menu lists the printers you can print to. Mac OS X has built-in software for many printers, so it may automatically add your printer to this list when you connected it to your computer's USB port. Network printers are added separately.
How to add a USB printer
If your printer does not appear in the Printer pop-up menu, find and install the appropriate driver. Check any CD-ROM discs included with the printer, or the website of your printer's manufacturer. Only users with an administrator account can install software.
Tip: You can also open the Printer List window from Printer Center (Mac OS X v10.2.8 or earlier) or the Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X v10.3 Panther, or later).
Check the Printer menu again after installing the software. If the printer does not appear, you may need to do this:
- Make sure the printer is connected to your computer, plugged in, and turned on.
- For Mac OS X v10.2.8 or earlier, from the Printer menu in the print dialog choose Edit Printer List. The Printer List window appears.
- For Mac OS X v10.3 or later, choose Show Printer List from the View menu. The Printer List window appears.
- Click the Add Printer button.
- Choose USB from the first pop-up menu.
- Select your printer from the list.
- Click Add.
- Close the Printer List window.
How to add a network printer (AppleTalk or LPR)
Adding an AppleTalk or LPR network printer is very similar to adding a USB printer. In Step 4 above, you would choose AppleTalk or "LPR Printers using IP" from the pop-up menu. From there, the setup differs slightly.
AppleTalk printer
- AppleTalk must be enabled in Network preferences.
- If your network uses AppleTalk zones, choose one from a second pop-up menu that appears.
- Make sure to avoid potential issues with AppleTalk multi-homing.
LPR printer
- You must enter the printer's IP address or DNS name.
- If you're printing to a queue, deselect the checkbox for "Use Default Queue on Server", then type the queue's name. If not, leave the checkbox selected.
- You can select your printer from the Printer Model menu or leave it at Generic. In essence, are selecting a PPD file.
Question mark appears, or trouble finding a printer?
If you can't find the printer you want to add in the list of connection methods, make sure you're choosing the right connection type for your printer. Some printers may use custom input-output modules, such as "Epson AppleTalk". You may need to select one of these custom options in order to add your printer. If there's a question mark on the printer's icon, or Print Center or Print Setup Utility lists it as unsupported, check for an updated software version at the manufacturer's website, or the Mac OS X downloads page.
Tip for software installation
Your printer may appear in the printer list before manufacturer-required software is installed. If you have such a printer, remove the printer from your printer list before installing the software. Add the printer back to the list after you've installed the software.
Printers whose drivers or PPDs are included with Mac OS X
See these articles for lists of printer drivers and PPD files included with Mac OS X:
Mac OS X v10.3: Included PPDs for PostScript Printers
Mac OS X v10.3: Raster (Inkjet) Printer Drivers Included
Mac OS X v10.2: Included Ink Jet Printer Drivers
Mac OS X v10.2: Included PPDs and Use of PostScript Printers
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For ideas, suggestions and general information about giving gifts of money or property to the city of Pullman, we have prepared a Gift and Donation brochure.
Individuals and groups pride themselves in their ability to contribute in a worthwhile and meaningful manner to Pullman's good.
Civic contributions take many forms, including volunteer work efforts, cash contributions, land donations, and gifts of all kinds.
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