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Initiative 8:
Initiative Coordinators: Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Susan Levine (Co-PI)
We want to ensure that what we know about spatial learning reaches a wider public audience, as one of the issues in the field is that such learning does not have a profile as high as that of language learning, reading, and mathematics . Our outreach program is thus designed to contact parents, teachers and policy makers with the message that spatial learning should be counted among the many basic concepts that build early learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We also aim to communicate concrete ideas about how to achieve effective spatial learning, e.g., how best to teach measurement skills in elementary school.
Relevant Publications from SILC Members
- ♦ Newcombe, N. S. (2010). Picture This: Increasing Math and Science Learning by Improving Spatial Thinking. American Educator, Summer Issue, 29-43.
- ♦ Newcombe, N. S. (2013). Seeing Relationships: Using Spatial Thinking to Teach Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. American Educator, 37(1), 26-31 and 40.
- ♦ Beilock, S. L. & Willingham, D. T. (2014). Math Anxiety: Can Teachers Help Students Reduce It? American Educator, 38(2), 28-32 and 43.
Relevant Resources
- ♦ LearnNow.org: From Research to the Real World
This site offers up-to-date advice on learning for parents, educators and child-care providers. Our SILC Faculty Members, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Golinkoff (former Spatial Network Member), are two of the founding members of LearnNow.org (formerly known as L-rn).
- ♦ Spatial Skills Compendium on LearnNow.org
A web compendium on spatial skills out of both SILC and non-SILC partners.
- ♦ The Ultimate Block Party
The mission of UBP (from their website):
The Ultimate Block Party aims to create a multi-pronged social movement that champions the importance of play and playful learning in children's lives. We seek to ensure that all children are provided with competitive skills for the 21st century global world and to build a public groundswell about the value of play for fostering lifelong learning in the sciences and the arts. Our mission is to affect policy about children and the way we deliver education in our society.
Outreach in Action
- ♦ January 26, 2015 Artificial Intelligence Open House
- SILC Members from Northwestern University (Maria Chang, SILC Graduate Student, and Kenneth D. Forbus, Faculty Member, plus Matt Klenk, QRG Graduate Student member) will demonstrate CogSketch at AAAI (The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence) 2015's Open House, which is free to the public. More information on both the Open House and on the CogSketch demonstration ("CogSketch: Sketch understanding for cognitive science and education") may be found on AAAI 2015's website: http://movingai.com/AAAI15/openhouse.html.
The Open House, which is free and open to the public, will be on: Monday, January 26, 2015 from 9:00am - 6:00pm at the Hyatt Regency, Austin, Texas.
- ♦ February 21, 2014: NASP 2014 Annual Convention
- SILC Faculty Member, Roberta M. Golinkoff, presented a talk at a Featured Session at the NASP 2014 Annual Convention: The Power of Play: Preparing 21st–Century Children for a Global World. The research presented was from both Golinkoff and SILC Faculty Member, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.
- ♦ February 25, 2014: Killam Seminar Series, Montreal Neurological Institute (Canada)
- SILC Faculty Member, Anjan Chatterjee, gave an invited talk: The Cognitive Neuroscience of Spatial Thought and Language.
- ♦ March 10-22, 2014: The 4th Latin American School for Education, Cognitive and Neural Sciences, Punta del Este, Uruguay
- Invited Talk: Nora S. Newcombe (SILC PI), March 21, 2014: Enhancing spatial learning for success in the STEM disciplines.
- Invited Talk: SILC Faculty Member, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, March 12 ,2014: Where the processing of events meets language: Implications for 1st and second language learning.
- ♦ April 4, 2014: How people learn: A Cognitive Science perspective, Michigan State University Lansing, Center for Academic and Future Faculty Excellence (CAFFE)
- SILC Co-PI, Dedre Gentner, was an Invited Panelist for this workshop for Graduate Students, Postdocs and Faculty.
- ♦ April 25-May 3, 2014: The Philadelphia Science Festival
- SILC participated in the fourth annual Philadelphia Science Festival. The festival is a citywide effort to put science in the public spotlight. Scientists from all around the city gather together for week of informal science education experiences including lectures, debates, and interactive activities. The goal of the festival is to make science tangible to the public and to illustrate the importance of science in our daily lives.
- ♦ May 2014: SILC Sketching and Education Workshop, Northwestern University
- SILC Faculty Members, Kenneth D. Forbus and Steven Franconeri, organized this workshop, in which several SILC Members participated. More information about Sketching can be found here.
- ♦ May 3, 2014: Pennsylvania Spatial Cognition Symposium, Pennsylvania State University
- SILC Faculty Member, Russell Epstein, was one of three Keynote Speakers for this symposium. The talk he gave (the abstract can be found here): From Landmarks to Cognitive Maps: Spatial Navigation Systems in the Human Brain.
- ♦ May 13, 2014: Cambridge Memory Meeting 2014
- SILC Faculty Member, Sian Beilock, gave an invited talk at Cambridge University (United Kingdom): At the intersection of working memory and emotion: The case of the high-stakes test.
- ♦ June, 2014: 10th Anniversary Celebration, Ministry of Education, Oslo, Norway
- Invited talk: Susan Levine (Co-PI): Young Children's Math Learning: Cognitive and Emotional Factors.
- ♦ June, 2014: Ministry of Education Symposium, Oslo, Norway
- Invited talk: Susan Levine (Co-PI): Mathematical Development in Young Children: Promising Interventions.
- ♦ June 2, 2014: 2014 Fred Forward Program Annual Conference: Connections by Design: Creating Media, Children, and Family Partnerships through Research, Collaboration, and Advocacy
- SILC Faculty Member, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek was a Panelist at the Conference for the Session titled: Research-based Design in Children's Media.
- ♦ June 13, 2014: European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), 3rd Biennial SIG 22 Conference [Special Interest Group 22 (SIG 22): Neuroscience and Education], Göttingen, Germany
- Nora S. Newcombe (SILC PI) gave one of the Keynote Lectures at the SIG 22 Conference: Thinking about quantity: The intertwined development of spatial and numerical cognition.
- SILC Faculty Member, Sian Beilock, also gave one of the Keynote Lectures: Academic Performance under Stress.
- ♦ June 23, 2014: The Sixth International Conference on Cognitive Science (Kaliningrad, Russia)
- SILC Co-PI, Susan Goldin-Meadow, gave a plenary lecture: How our hands help us think.
- ♦ August 3-5, 2014: Fostering Cognitive Development at Children's Museums (Brown University)
- SILC Faculty Member, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, was one of the invited Speakers.
- ♦ March 21-23, 2013: Workshop on Interactive Pen and Touch Technology for Education (WIPTTE)
- SILC Faculty Member, Kenneth D. Forbus, highlighted CogSketch in his keynote address for WIPTTE 2013, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles. To read more about CogSketch, please go to our Initiative 2: Understand tools for spatial learning: Sketching. Retrieved April 8, 2013:
- ♦ April 18-20, 2013: 2013 Society of Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Meeting, Seattle, WA
- Invited Panelist: Nora S. Newcombe (SILC PI), April 19, 2013: Adaptive Combination in Spatial Development in "Invited Views by Two" Event 2-121: Starting Points and Change in Spatial Development: Contrasting Perspectives
- Symposium Chair: Nora S. Newcombe (SILC PI), April 18, 2013: Educating spatial skills at varied ages with varied approaches: Are STEM outcomes affected
- ♦ April 18-28, 2013: The Philadelphia Science Festival
- SILC participated in the third annual Philadelphia Science Festival. The festival is a citywide effort to put science in the public spotlight. Scientists from all around the city gather together for week of informal science education experiences including lectures, debates, and interactive activities. The goal of the festival is to make science tangible to the public and to illustrate the importance of science in our daily lives.
- ♦ November 7-8, 2013: Conference: Evolutionary Perspectives on Educational Research, Policy, and Practice [supported by a grant from the Education Research Conferences Program of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)], Arlington, VA
- Presenters: Roberta Golinkoff and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, November 8, 2013: Play and playful learning: Preparing 21st century children for a global world.
- ♦ November 15, 2013: The University of Illinois Developmental Brown Bag, University of of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
- SILC Alumni Member, Neon Brooks, presented: Investigating the Function of Gesture in Mental Abacus
- Abacus Demo
- More info on this research: Gesture in Mental Abacus Calculation
- ♦ April 4, 2012: National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) Webinar
- Starting Your Own Geospatial Semester by SILC Faculty Member, Bob Kolvoord. Go to the NCGE website for more information and to Register for this on-line talk.
- ♦ April 11, 2012: National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) Webinar
- Space, Place & Relationships: Exploring Spatial Cognition in 2012 and Beyond by Diana Sinton and SILC Faculty Member, Nora S. Newcombe (PI). Go to the NCGE website for more information and to Register for this on-line talk.
- ♦ April 20-29, 2012: The Philadelphia Science Festival
- SILC participated at the opening night of the second annual Philadelphia Science Festival. The festival is a citywide effort to put science in the public spotlight. Scientists from all around the city gather together for week of informal science education experiences including lectures, debates, and interactive activities. The goal of the festival is to make science tangible to the public and to illustrate the importance of science in our daily lives. Researchers from SILC attended the opening night festivities to promote research on spatial learning. Our goal was to showcase what spatial learning is, its importance in daily life and STEM education and how spatial skills can be improved. Armed with spatial toys and games, we engaged the general public in discussions related to spatial intelligence and championed the importance of spatial skills for many aspects of human functioning.
- ♦ October 2010: The Ultimate Block Party
- Our SILC Faculty Members, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Golinkoff (former Spatial Network Member) are on the Executive Committee for this on-going and continually evolving project.
- ♦ Levine, Susan C., (2008). "Early Math and Space," Invited consultant for Sesame Street Writers, New York, NY.
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Libya sets Feb. 20 vote for constitution panel
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's interim parliament on Thursday set Feb. 20 as the date for a national election to choose a panel to draft the country's long overdue constitution, while clashes erupted in an eastern city between soldiers and a powerful militia after the abduction of a military commander's son.
General National Congress head Nouri Abu Sahmein's announcement of the date for elections gives new hopes for ending a political deadlock that had stymied the rocky transition to democracy following the overthrow of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011.
But the elections for the 60-member panel might still be disrupted by some groups' calls for disbanding parliament, while apathy and a boycott by members of the Berber ethnic minority could lead to low turnout.
The constitution was supposed to have been completed last year, but lawmakers extended the deadline to August — at the same time extending the interim legislature's own mandate, scheduled to expire in February, for another year.
A split in parliament between a bloc dominated by Islamists and another by non-Islamists prevented the passage of a law governing the vote until last July. Many blamed the delays for impeding the transition, and it may also undermine the already shaky authority of Libya's government as it struggles to rein in a myriad of armed groups.
The constituent panel divides seats equally among the country's three regions.
However, lawmakers from the Berber ethnic group, estimated at nearly 20 percent of Libya's nearly 6 million population, have called for an elections boycott.
The group has a history of suppression under Gadhafi. Some Berbers say they deserve bigger representation, or guarantees before the writing of the constitution that their language will be recognized.
The political jockeying has come against a backdrop of lawlessness, abductions and assassinations, blamed largely on militias that emerged from the anti-Gadhafi rebel movement.
Most recently, troops clashed with a politically influential militia in the country's second largest city, Benghazi, after unidentified gunmen abducted the unit commander's son, said Melad al-Zewi, spokesman for Libya's commandos.
He said that troops demanded to search the compound of the February 17 Brigade looking for the son of Col. Wanis Abu Khamada, kidnapped from the university in Benghazi earlier on the day. When they were prevented from doing so, fighting erupted.
Helicopters hovered over the site of the clashes, witnesses said.
Abu Khamada's force is popular with many Benghazi residents as one of the few government units willing to take on the militias. It has fought several armed groups including the Islamist Ansar Shariah group linked to the Sept. 11, 2012, assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in the city that left four Americans dead including the U.S. ambassador.
February 17 is led by Fawzi Abu-Katef, a former rebel leader backed by the Muslim Brotherhood group.

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Our Green Gift Guide for Seattle
Seattle might be best known for its coffee and salmon, but there are so many other great gift ideas for the Pacific Northwesterner in your life. Check out some of our favorites after the jump!
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2 Cotton Canvas Dinner Napkin, $13 from NuBe Green: Made in Redmond, WA, these durable cloth napkins have a classic look and are a great way to encourage friends to nix their disposable paper products.
3 Chinook Book, $17 from Chinook Book: This handy book assembles offers from the best green and local merchants in Seattle and the Puget Sound area and contains over 425 coupons, including 92 grocery product manufacturer coupons, 15 neighborhood maps and great local resources!
4 Reopener, $19 from Alchemy Goods: 100% upcycled and recyclable, this locally-made bottle opener comes from old seatbelt buckles!
5 CSA Subscription, from Full Circle Farm (price varies): With all the eating that surrounds the holidays, why not give a year-long gift of health? A subscription to a CSA (like Full Circle Farm) is a great way to introduce someone to the benefits of local, organic produce that is delivered right to their doorstep!
6 Ballard Bee Honey, $14 from Watson Kennedy: Made from hardworking bees in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, a jar of honey (complete with modern packaging) is a unique and delicious gift idea.
7 Orange Spice Sipping Chocolate, $10 from Theo Chocolate: Who wouldn't mind sitting around a fire sipping on fair trade hot chocolate? While Seattle has no shortage of chocolatiers, Theo is one of my favorites.
8 Cooking Classes, from The Pantry at Delancey (prices vary): A great alternative to a physical item is the gift of experience. From pizza and pastries to artisan bread and knife sharpening, there's plenty of ideas for anyone on your list.
9 Cutting Board, $70 from KOBO Seattle: This cutting board is handmade from local company Goods From the Hoods and uses lathe reclaimed from old homes around the City.
10 Jupiter Light, $179 from NuBe Green: Made in Seattle by design studio Graypants, this unique light is constructed from corrugated cardboard scavenged from boxes found in dumpsters and alleys around the city.
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text: Non-UK companies to be prosecuted for failing to prevent "economic crime" anywhere in the world Share this 12 SEP 2016 Автор: Joshua Domb If a controversial new law is introduced in the UK, all companies with a connection to the UK will potentially be made liable for acts of "economic crime" committed anywhere in the world by their "associated persons". The UK's Attorney-General, Jeremy Wright QC, said last week at a symposium on economic crime in Cambridge that the Government would consult on plans to introduce legislation which makes companies liable for a failure to prevent economic crime. "Economic crime" is likely to be broadly defined to include offences such as fraud, theft, false accounting, forgery, destroying company documents, money laundering, handling the proceeds of crime, etc, plus a range of offences under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. If implemented, the new offence is likely to resemble section 7 of the UK Bribery Act 2010 by making companies criminally liable for acts of their "associated persons". Associated persons are likely to be defined as anyone who provides services for or on behalf of the company, anywhere in the world, eg employees, subsidiaries, agents, intermediaries and contractors, joint venture partners, etc. It is expected that the legislation will have broad extra-territorial effect and will apply to crimes committed by an associated person anywhere in the world. It is also likely that the legislation will apply to any company that is incorporated in the UK or any company that conducts business, or part of a business, in the UK (eg via a subsidiary, sales operations, a representative office or even simply as a result of a listing on the London Stock Exchange). This means that companies based outside the UK can be prosecuted in the UK. Jeremy Wright QC said that "When considering the question 'where does the buck stop?' and who is responsible for economic crime, it is clear that the answer is to be found at every level, from the boardroom down". According to an article on the front page of "The Times" on 12 September 2016, a government source has confirmed that the consultation document will soon be released. Introduction Earlier this year, former Prime Minister David Cameron announced that the Government would consult on creating a new offence of failing to prevent economic crime (details and analysis). Since then, the Government and the new Prime Minister Theresa May have been focused on more immediate concerns such as 'Brexit' but it appears that momentum is once again gathering behind the proposed new offence with the consultation process to begin shortly. Key points At present, a company can only be found liable for fraud and other economic crimes in the UK if it can be proved that persons at executive or board level (for legal purposes, the "directing mind" of the company) were complicit in the criminality. Establishing such involvement is usually difficult, particularly in large corporations where responsibilities are divided between many individuals and the chain of knowledge may break long before it reaches senior management. Regulators have therefore struggled to attribute liability to corporate entities. This was particularly evident in the case of Tom Hayes who was recently convicted for LIBOR manipulation in circumstances where the authorities were unable to bring any charges against UBS, the bank for whom he worked, because they could not show that anyone sufficiently senior was complicit in the criminality. It is likely that any new offence of failing to prevent economic crime will be modelled on section 7 of the Bribery Act. This provides that a company will be guilty of a criminal offence where an associated person commits bribery, unless the company can prove that it had "adequate procedures" in place to prevent such conduct. An "associated person" will include an employee or agent, or indeed, anyone who provides services for or on behalf of the company anywhere in the world. Under the Bribery Act, a company will only have a defence to the section 7 offence if it can show that it had in place "adequate procedures" that were "designed to prevent" bribery by associated persons. It is likely that any new offence concerned with failure to prevent economic crime will benefit from a similar defence, though it will not be clear until the consultation document is released whether the defence will be one of "adequate" procedures, or the slightly lesser threshold of "reasonable" procedures which is likely to be adopted for the purposes of the new offence of failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion (details and analysis). Comment The proposed offence will be of significant interest to all companies with a nexus to the UK. Companies with such a nexus are likely to be made liable for the acts of their associated persons. For large organisations, this is likely to include considerable numbers of subsidiaries, employees and agents in numerous jurisdictions, some of whom may be difficult to oversee. Companies found guilty of an offence will inevitably be at risk of unlimited fines, disgorgement and a range of ancillary legal and regulatory sanctions. The risks, consequences and related compliance burden are therefore potentially very significant. Extraterritoriality / application to non-UK companies It is likely that the legislation will apply to any company that is incorporated in the UK or any company that conducts business, or part of a business, in the UK (eg via a subsidiary, sales operations, a representative office or even simply as a result of a listing on the London Stock Exchange). It is also expected that the legislation will have broad extra-territorial effect and will apply to crimes committed by an associated person anywhere in the world. The likely extraterritorial application of the new offence should not be underestimated. If the language of the consultation follows the model of the Bribery Act then it might be possible to have a situation where, for example, a European company which sells products in the UK can be prosecuted under the new offence for an act of economic crime committed by a subsidiary in Africa. If this is reflected in the language of the consultation, companies will need to consider how they modify their existing compliance programs to ensure they can take advantage of the defence provided for. This will represent a significant additional compliance burden for companies when many are already struggling to manage their obligations under the Bribery Act. Possible requirements of the new offence A further point which will need to be clarified through the consultation process is whether, as with section 7, there will be a requirement for the associated person to commit the crime with the intention of "obtaining or retaining business, or an advantage in the conduct of business" for the company. This may create a number of practical issues in relation to the broad range of offences referred to above, particularly money laundering. Indeed, it is to be noted that the proposed new offence of failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion by associated persons, whilst largely modelled on section 7, has dropped the requirement for an intention to benefit the company. In circumstances where not all "economic crimes" sit easily within the section 7 model, careful consideration will have to be given to the drafting of the proposed new offence. Planning and preparation Companies should pay careful attention to the wording of the consultation when it is released and consider whether they would like to participate in the consultation process. At a time when companies are increasingly struggling to balance commercial and compliance considerations, this new offence will likely be an unwelcome additional demand on already stretched time and resources. Early engagement and planning will be key to ensuring that, when the new offence does reach the statute books (as it almost certainly will) business disruption is kept to a minimum. Companies should also view this as an opportunity to ensure that all business conducted on their behalf, anywhere in the world, is being undertaken to high moral and ethical standards and to promote, within their organisations, a strong culture of compliance. Companies that can show such commitment (especially in the current climate of distrust around big business) will inevitably benefit from an improved reputation in the minds of their customers and the public. This may, in turn, open the door to previously untapped opportunities for business and revenue. The comments of the UK's Attorney General suggest that the new law is likely to be implemented in the not-too-distant future. Companies should take advice now about how they can prepare for this significant change. Experience shows that leaving matters to the last minute adds significantly to the overall costs and disruption. It also often results in a compliance program that has not been properly tailored and is therefore too complex to properly implement and operate cost effectively.


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Crusader soccer hands Elkers 5-1 setback
The Elk County Catholic Crusader soccer team handed the Ridgway Elkers a 5-1 setback on Thursday evening in a match played at Angela Huey Memorial Field in Kersey. With the win, Elk Catholic improves to 10-4-1 on the season. The Crusaders dominated possession of the ball from the start of the game, but Ridgway keeper Jesse Schneider kept the ball out of the net until almost the midway point of the first half. Elk Catholic's Mitchel Haberberger also made a few nice saves to keep the Elkers scoreless throughout the first half. Elk Catholic's Sam Mosebarger finally found the back of the net with 20:58 remaining in the half to put the Crusaders up 1-0. Less than five minutes later, Peter Pontzer extended the Crusaders' lead to 2-0 with a goal with 17:40 remaining. Jacob Herbstritt then helped seal the victory for the Crusaders, scoring three goals in the span of about 10 minutes for a hat trick. Herbstritt's goals, which came with 10:49, 8:27 and 1:45 remaining, respectively, put the Crusaders up 5-0 headed into halftime. The Crusaders honored their senior players and their parents in a halftime ceremony. Elk Catholic pulled most of their starters for the second half, with Mitchell Gahr taking over for Haberberger as keeper. The second half was a physical one for both teams, and Crusader Sebastian Dilly drew a yellow card for reckless challenge with 27 minutes remaining. Less than 10 minutes later the Elkers finally made it onto the board when Luke Bobby put the ball past Gahr with 19:14 remaining to cut the Crusaders' lead to 5-1, which is how it remained through the end of the game. The Crusaders will return to action on Monday afternoon when they travel to Curwensville for a 4 p.m. make-up game.
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The Lady Bisons appear in the Regional rankings for the first time in Lipscomb history. The regional pollsters put them at ninth for their debut, after finishing second at both Vermont and the Commodore Classic meets the past two weeks. In the process the women finished ahead of three regionally ranked teams in those meets.
The men re-appear in the rankings at 15th in the South Region. The Bisons began the year at 15th in the pre-season poll, dropped out last week, and moved back this week.
"It's nice to know that what we are building is being noticed," Lipscomb cross country coach BillTaylor. "The ladies have done a great job of racing this year and debuting at ninth is very fair. It's about where I expected they would appear.
"The women have run well and are getting better every week. Mentally and physically we have a lot of room for improvement, which is exciting. Mostly though, we are just having fun and letting the results take care of themselves."
Taylor said the men's ranking is a pleasant surprise.
"We actually performed significantly better at the Commodore Classic than we did last year when we appeared in the rankings." Taylor said. "So that makes some sense. However, we are still looking for a No. 5 runner to step up for us. If we get a No. 5 to step up we might be better than 15th. If we don't, I don't think we are rankable.
"I try not to talk about rankings much with our teams, but I think it's good for them to see that their efforts are noticed and that we are a rising program. This first ranking for the women is significant. Now we just get back to work and let all that other stuff be."
Lipscomb joins two other men's and two other women's teams from the Atlantic Sun Conference in the South Region rankings this week.
On the women's side, Jacksonville jumped from ninth to sixth, to lead all A-Sun teams. North Florida stayed at eighth.
On the men's side, Kennesaw State and Belmont each dropped one position to 11th and 12th respectively.
The Lipscomb men's and women's teams will both take the next weekend off, before returning to action on Oct 2. The Bisons and Lady Bisons will send split squads to two meets, with the A-Teams flying to Oregon to compete in the Willamette Invitational, and the B-Teams driving up to Louisville, Ky. to compete in the Louisville Classic.


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Doing Repairs or Painting a Pre-1978 Structure?
Effective April 22, 2010, the new lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Additional information is available on the EPA website.
For additional information, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/lead/rrp/contractors.html#cert or Cornell University Cooperative Extension Albany County


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Howard A. "J.R." Hanson, Jr., 70
Howard A. "J.R." Hanson, Jr., 70, of Lexington, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.Howard was born Jan. 28, 1942, in Tooele, Utah to Howard A., Sr. and Marie W. (Galbraith) Hanson. He was the second of four children.As a young child his family returned to Lexington where he was raised. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1960. After high school, Howard attended Kearney State College graduating in 1964, with a degree in Industrial Arts education. While attending college he was a member of the Loper football team where he served as a team captain his senior year. He married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Ann Braithwait, July 20, 1963, at the Presbyterian Church in Lexington.Howard and Ann moved to Broken Bow, where they were blessed with three children; Tom in 1968, Jennifer in 1969, and Elizabeth in 1975. He taught and coached football and wrestling, managed the Cash & Carry Lumberyard and ran his own construction business. In 1975, they moved to Kearney where Howard taught at Kearney Jr. High and then again owned his own construction business.In 1982, they moved to North Platte where he taught building construction at Mid-Plains Community College and earned his specialist degree from Kearney State College in Administration.Howard then went into public school administration and was superintendent at Hall School in rural North Platte, Greeley, Winnebago, and Table Rock. He then retired from school administration and returned to Lexington where he and Ann made their home at Johnson Lake. In 2005, Howard returned to the classroom and taught industrial technology in Ogallala and Paxton during the week and maintained their home at Johnson Lake until his death. Throughout much of his life Howard was very active in Boy Scouting. As a youth he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and continued his involvement as an adult serving in various roles; including, taking two different groups to National Scout Jamboree in 1977 and 1978.In the early 1980s, Howard was awarded the highest distinction in scouting, the Silver Beaver Award, for his distinguished service to the boy Scouts of America. Howard was an active and faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Lexington and was a past member of many service and professional organizations in each of the towns that he lived. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities and working in his woodshop.Howard is survived by his children, Thomas (Janni) Hanson of Seward, Jennifer Piatt of Bloomington, Ind., and Elizabeth (Chris) Ericson of York; eight grandchildren, Abigail, Ashlyn, Alec and Amelia Hanson of Seward, Betsy Piatt of Bloomington, Ind., and Kaitlyn, Logan, and Maelynn Ericson of York; sister, Sherry (Otis) Ward of Lexington; brother, Jim Hanson of Plattsmouth; and brother-in-law, John Caldwell of Meeker, Colo. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Howard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ann Hanson in April of 2012; in-laws, Maurice V. and Virginia E. Braithwait; sister, Colleen Caldwell, and an infant son, David Bruce Hanson.Memorial services will be Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, with the Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating. Burial will be held prior, for relatives and close friends, at Robb Cemetery south of Lexington.Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, from 4-6 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memor-ials are suggested to the Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.Please forward online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.Published in Custer County Chief, Oct. 11, 2012


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I was reading Valve/nVidia presentation on the lessons learned when Valve ported Source game engine to OpenGL (https://developer.nvidia.com/sites/d...to%20Linux.pdf).
One thing that caught my eye is the statement that VAOs are slower than glVertexAttribPointer an all implementations and it's a recommendation to skip them (page 57). So the question is, why slower?
If VAOs are indeed slower what it's the preferable way to avoid using them on GL3 core where there is no default VAO? Maybe create a single one, bind it once and use it all the time? Will this be efficient?
PS: The presentation is a very interesting reading by the way


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Itineraries: detail
October 10 2013
Tour up to a maximum of 4 people
A tour along the most beautiful coastlines in the world. You reach Vietri sul Mare and along the Amalfi coast from the Gulf of Salerno it is easy to reach to the north Sorrento and then the Gulf of Naples. It will be amazing to admire two of the most important bays in the world with the beautiful view of Capri, Li Galli, Ischia islands all with the wonderful Mount Vesuvius backdrop. "A no stop traveling tour", except those ones useful to capture the panoramas with photos and to try the lemonade juices sold in lay-bys.
This tour starts and ends at the Neapolis Hotel.
The departure is scheduled at about 9 am
The tour lasts approximately 5/7 hours.
There will be just few stops along the way to enjoy the panorama and take some photos
The price does not include any entrance ticket to monuments.
The price does not include any lunch
Price to tour up to 4 people
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Normal Radiographic Differences Between the Adult and Pediatric Cervical Spine
By Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR
There are several normal anatomical differences between the adult and the pediatric cervical spine. This is a brief review of the main radiographic features that one should be aware of in order to avoid confusing normal differences with pathologic findings.
The main fact one should remember is that the pediatric cervical spine not the same as the adult biomechanically. Cervical spine injuries in children usually occur in the upper cervical region from the occiput to C3. The fulcrum of motion in the pediatric cervical spine is at the C2-3 level, whereas in the adult it is at the C5-6 level.
A child's spine is hypermobile compared to an adult's because of the relative ligamentous laxity, shallow and angled facet joints, underdeveloped spinous processes, and physiologic anterior wedging of vertebral bodies. Depending on the age of the child, there may be incomplete ossification of the odontoid process; add to this the relatively large head and weak neck muscles, and the pediatric spine is predisposed to increased instability compared to the adult spine.
The interpretation of pediatric cervical spine X-rays can be challenging, even for the most experienced, because of the wide range of normal anatomic variants and changes that occur with the maturation / ossification process. Therefore, familiarity with the normal anatomy will help avoid misinterpretations.
Embryonic Development
The first two cervical vertebrae are unique. C1 is formed by three primary ossification sites, the anterior arch and the two neural arches, which fuse to form the posterior arch. The anterior arch is ossified only in 20 percent of children at birth; with the other 80 percent it becomes visible as an ossification center by 1 year of age. The neural arches appear at the seventh fetal week. The anterior arch fuses with the neural arches by 7 years of age; nonfusion should not to be mistaken as a fracture. The neural arches fuse posteriorly by 3 years of age.
C2 is the most complex developmental and ossification process of all the vertebrae. There are four ossification centers at birth: one for each neural arch, one for the body and one for the odontoid process. The odontoid process forms in utero from two separate ossification centers that fuse in the midline by the seventh fetal month. A secondary ossification center appears at the apex of the odontoid process between 3-6 years of age. This fusion line can be seen until age 11 years and should not be confused with a fracture. The neural arches fuse posteriorly by 2-3 years of age and with the body of the odontoid process between 3-6 years of age.
The vertebrae of C3 through C7 can be discussed as a group because they demonstrate the same developmental pattern. There are three primary ossification sites for each vertebral segment: the vertebral body, which develops from a single ossification center, and two neural arches. The neural arches fuse posteriorly by age 2-3 years and the body fuses with the neural arches between 3-6 years of age. In addition, there are secondary ossification centers at the tips of the transverse processes and spinous processes that may persist until early in the third decade of life, simulating a fracture. The secondary ossification centers at the superior and inferior aspects of the cervical vertebral bodies, the endplates, can remain unfused until early adulthood.
Normal Anatomic Variances
There are several normal anatomic differences that may be encountered on the pediatric cervical spine. One should be cognizant of these differences to avoid confusing them with pathologic conditions.
Atlantodens Interval (ADI): The ADI is defined as the distance between the anterior aspect of the dens and the posterior aspect of the anterior ring of the atlas. A normal ADI confirms that the transverse ligament is intact. This distance should be 5 mm or less in the pediatric cervical spine and not more than 3 mm in the adult.
Distance Between the Dens and Lateral Masses (Pseudo-Jefferson Fracture): The pseudo-spread of the atlas on the axis (pseudo-Jefferson fracture) is seen on the APOM view. Displacement up to 6 mm of the lateral masses relative to the dens is common up to the age of 4 years old, but can be seen up to 7 years of age. (Figure 1)
Pseudosubluxation at the C2-3 Level: In children, C2 can be displaced anteriorly in relation to C3 and to a lesser extent at the C3-4 level, resembling ligamentous injury. This finding is not uncommon in children less than 8 years of age, but may even be present in 20 percent of children under 16 years of age. It is caused by the horizontal nature of the facets joints in younger ages; as the spine matures the facet joints become more vertical.
True ligamentous injury can be determined by using the posterior cervical line, which is a line drawn from the anterior aspect of the spinous process of C1 to the anterior aspect of the spinous process of C3 (spinolaminar line). The anterior edges of the spinous processes of C1, C2 and C3 should line up within 1 mm of each other on both flexion and extension X-rays. If this line does not overlap the anterior aspect of the spinous process of the C2 by 2 mm or more, a true injury is present. (Figure 2)
Absence of Lordosis: The absence of lordosis, although potentially pathologic in an adult, can be seen in children up to 16 years of age when the neck is in a neutral position. The normal posterior intraspinous distance is a good indicator of ligamentous integrity and should not be more than 1.5 times greater than the intraspinous distance one level either above or below the level in question. In children, the flexion maneuver can increase the distance between the tips of the C1 and C2 spinous processes. This widened C1-2 intervertebral distance is a normal finding and should not be misinterpreted as ligamentous injury. This finding is postulated to be secondary to the tight ligamentous attachment between the skull base and C1.
Secondary Ossification Centers: Knowing where the ossification centers appear is important in order not to confuse them with a fracture. In particular, the secondary centers of ossification of spinous processes and unfused ring apophyses of vertebral bodies can be confused with fractures. The normal physis is smooth, regular with a subchondral sclerotic line delineating the growth plate. Acute fractures can appear anywhere and are irregular, not sclerotic.
The following are some of the more common variations: The posterior arch of C1 can remain cartilaginous. The apical odontoid epiphyses can remain visualized in children up to 8 years of age. In general, anterior wedging up to 3 mm of the vertebral bodies can be present until the endplates are fused and should not be confused with a compression fracture. C3 seems to demonstrate the most profound appearance of anterior wedging when present. (Figure 3)
Prominence of Prevertebral Soft Tissues: Whereas prominence of the prevertebral soft tissues in adults indicates edema or hemorrhage on the lateral cervical view, this finding can be normal in children. A prevertebral space of less than 6 mm at the level of C3 is considered normal in children and is dependent on the phase of respiration. (Figure 4)
The pediatric cervical spine does present some challenges, but knowing its normal development and morphological features will prevent confusing pathology with normal findings. Keep in mind that children have immature skeletons and that the ligaments are still very lax compared to adults.
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Before I had kids, I was so quick to judge. When I would see a child running around the front yard wearing nothing but a diaper in the middle of May, I would scowl. Toy guns were trashy and unacceptable and lawns were meant to be lush and pristine. I would never be the one with the dirty kids and cluttered house, I vowed. I'll be the classy one whose child is always properly clad, grass is well manicured, and house is neat and tidy.
How sorely I was mistaken. Yesterday, I looked at my house and my child and realized the tragic truth: I'm raising white trash kids. How did I come to this conclusion?
1. The front yard full of toys. Bats, balls, water toys, and hula hoops half-hazardly fill the lawn.
2. The pool the kids brag about to their friends is a big plastic blow-up one from Walgreens.
3. We own a large collection of toy guns and character T-shirts.
4. The kids' arms are filled with various temporary tattoos, in various stages of decay.
5. My boys can frequently be found wandering around the house without pants. If they do have pants on, their hands are often down them.
6. My daughter often displays a rather prominent plumber's crack, despite my efforts with belts and elastic waist pants.
7. My youngest's latest haircut? A mohawk, of course.
8. All three believe that French fries are a vegetable.
9. Should the kids get hungry in the car, all they need to do is dig around their seat to find a snack.
10. Nothing, and I mean nothing, gets a bigger laugh than a really loud fart.
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Tar remover is a chemical product used to get rid of tar, a dark oily material. This article discusses the health problems that may occur if you breathe in or touch tar remover.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
Tar remover contains organic compounds called hydrocarbons. They include:
- Benzene
- Dichloromethane
- Light aromatic naphtha
- Methane chloride
- Toluene
- Xylene
Where Found
Various tar removal products
- Airways and lungs
- Breathing difficulty
- Throat swelling
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Severe pain or burning in the throat, nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Vision loss
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
- Low blood pressure
- Intestinal tract
- Abdominal pain - severe
- Blood in the stools
- Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
- Nausea
- Vomiting (may be bloody)
- Nervous system
- Convulsions
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Feeling of being drunk (euphoria)
- Headache
- Loss of alertness (unconsciousness)
- Seizures
- Staggering
- Weakness
- Skin
- Burns
- Irritation
- Necrosis (holes) in the skin or underlying tissues
Home Treatment
Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional. Seek immediate medical help.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- The patients age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
- The time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
What to expect at the emergency room
The health care provider will measure and monitor the patients vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:
- Breathing tube
- Bronchoscopy - camera down the throat to see burns in the airways and lungs
- Endoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach
- Fluids through a vein (IV)
- Irrigation (washing of the skin), perhaps every few hours for several days
- Oxygen
- Surgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement)
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (
gastric lavage)
Expectations (prognosis)
How well a patient does depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment was received.The faster a patient gets medical help, the better the chance for recovery.
Damage can continue to occur for several weeks after the tar remover was swallowed. Death may occur as long as a month later.
Mirkin DB. Benzene and related aromatic hydrocarbons. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchesters Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 94.
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Eric Perez, MD, St. Lukes / Roosevelt Hospital Center, NY, NY, and Pegasus Emergency Group (Meadowlands and Hunterdon Medical Centers), NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


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UH Board of Regents to Confer Honorary Degrees on Elizabeth Birch and Robert MidkiffUniversity of Hawaiʻi
External Affairs & University Relations
Kristen Cabral, (808) 956-5039
Public Information Officer
The University of Hawaiʻi will present honorary degrees, the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, to Elizabeth M. Birch and Robert R. Midkiff at the UH Mānoa graduate commencement exercises on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. Both individuals are recognized by the UH Board of Regents for excellence in their professional and personal lives.
Elizabeth M. Birch, who will also serve as the keynote speaker during the graduate commencement exercises, is a 1980 graduate of UH Mānoa and is currently the executive director of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest gay and lesbian organization. Under her leadership, HRC has become a highly visible and effective advocate for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans. Today, HRC has a reputation as one of the top political organizations on Capitol Hill and across the nation. Birch also heads the HRC Foundation, the organization's educational arm. During her tenure, the Foundation has pioneered an array of unique programs including the HRC WorkNet, a comprehensive resource center for workplace advocacy, and HRC FamilyNet, a virtual online village for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families.
Prior to her HRC appointment in 1995, Birch was worldwide director of litigation and human resources counsel for Apple Computer, Inc. She has served as general counsel to Claris Corporation, Apple's wholly owned software subsidiary.
Birch has a long history of activism in the gay and lesbian community. She has assisted a variety of Fortune 500 companies develop and implement nondiscrimination and domestic partner policies, and has authored a number of AIDS anti-discrimination policies that have become law in California. She is the founder of AIDS Legal Services, a model program for people with AIDS/HIV in northern California.
Robert R. Midkiff is a kamaʻāina in the deepest sense of the word and has led the way in a myriad of community efforts to make Hawaiʻi a better place to live. As a descendant of a long-line of Hawaiʻi leaders, Bob and his family have played pivotal roles in Hawaiʻi's history. His great-great-grandparents, Amos Starr Cooke and Juliette Montague Cooke, were New England missionaries who came to Hawaiʻi, taught for many years, and founded the Hawaiʻi Chiefs Children's School that educated the future King Kamehameha IV, Queen Emma, King Lunalilo, King Kalakaua, Queen Liliʻuokalani, and Princess Bernice Pauahi. Later, Amos Cooke co-founded Castle & Cooke. Midkiff's great grandparents, Joseph and Juliette Cooke Atherton, established the Atherton Family Foundation. His father, Frank Midkiff, served as a long-time teacher at Kamehameha Schools and later became a trustee of the Bishop Estate.
In 1958, Midkiff founded the American Trust Company of Hawaiʻi where he specialized in custodial accounts for small business who did their own investing, created provisions for profit sharing and employee ownership, and championed the concerns of his predominantly female staff by initiating the Hawaiʻi Business Roundtable involvement in the establishment of a child care center — an absolutely new concept during its time. He also put together downtown's first commercial condominium, the Financial Plaza of the Pacific, and co-chaired the State Capitol development.
Today, Midkiff is very active in the community where he is well recognized for his many philanthropic and community efforts. He is a member of the Hawaiʻi Business Roundtable, founding board member of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, president of the Atherton Family Foundation, president of the Good Beginnings Alliance, a strong supporter of the Humane Society, and chairman of the board of the Hawaiʻi Theatre.


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5 Uses For Wonton Wrappers
Wonton wrappers get a bad rap (pun intended). Plenty of people only use them for cuisines of a certain background and forget about them the rest of the time. These little gems are actually quite useful no matter the background of the cuisine you're preparing.
In the mood for low-calorie tacos tonight? No problem! Grab turkey, lettuce, tomato and yes, wonton wrappers — they make perfect taco shells. Or maybe you're in the mood for lasagna but don't feel like making enough to feed the entire neighborhood — grab your muffin pan and some wonton wrappers! The wrappers will ensure perfect miniature lasagna for the family.
Mozzarella sticks are certainly a lot easier to make at home using wonton wrappers and a lot less messy too. It's really quite interesting all that wonton wrappers can be used for. Here are 5 fun uses:
• Petite Lasagna, Can You Stay For Dinner
• Wonton Chips, Dashing Dish
• Wonton Mozzarella Sticks, Taste Of Home
• Asian Crab Salad Croustades, The Passionate Cook
• Wonton Tacos, Health
Related: The Wow Factor: Origami Crane Garnishes
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Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview with the media that his "best friend" was honesty, as he tries to rebuild a reputation.
And while he didn't help himself by doing four repetitions of the 225-pound bench press, he recovered well when it was time to run.
That may be true, but his feet did him a favor Tuesday morning, as he ran an unofficial 4.43-second 40 on his first attempt.
Whether NFL evaluators trust his story or not, showing that kind of speed will make them more willing to be forgiving, as they ponder whether his return skills alone would make him worth taking a chance on.


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Doris Bayne, 87
Doris H. (Helen) Bayne, age 87, passed away at her home in Broken Bow Feb. 15, 2013 with family at her bedside.Doris was born to Harry and Eva (Towers) Cohn in their home south of Maxwell Nov. 28, 1925. After getting most of her school education in the Maxwell area schools she moved to North Platte for her senior year and graduated from North Platte High School in 1943. She worked at W. J. O'Connor Dime store until she married Harold Bayne. Shortly after marrying they moved to Hazard, the first of several moves to various towns in Nebraska before finally settling in Broken Bow.Besides being a full-time wife and mother - for to this union seven children were born, Doris was an active member of the Broken Bow Does for many years. She loved to dance and enjoyed a good fast Polka, lively Waltz or country music tune - which lead her in 1982 to learn well the steps and movements to become a good square and round dancer and an active and enthusiastic member of square dancing for the rest of her life. She was a proud long-time member of Ed and Shirley Claflin's Wagon Wheeler's Square and Round Dance Club of Anselmo.Doris is survived by her husband, Harold "Heavy" Bayne of Broken Bow; sons, Terry (w. Thoy) of Tucson, Ariz., Roger, Harold (Dercilia) both of Broken Bow, and Kevin (Lori) of Omaha; daughter, Vicki (Allan) Dorsey of Broken Bow; daughter-in-law, Noi (s. Calvin's wife) of Tucson, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lee (w. Laurel) Cohn of Grand Island; one brother-in-law, Casey Jackson; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Cohn, and Lois Cohn, plus numerous nieces and nephews.Preceding Doris in death were her parents, three brothers, and four sisters; a son, Calvin, who died in 1999; and a daughter, Connie, who died in infancy.Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of the arrangements. Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date in Kearney.Published in Custer County Chief, Feb. 21, 2013


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People all over the world have responded to the plight of New Zealand's critically endangered Maui's dolphin. The Government called for submissions and received over 20,000 from people in New Zealand and all around the world wanting immediate action to save Maui's dolphin from extinction. As you know, Maui's dolphin is the world's smallest and most endangered marine dolphin. It is found only in New Zealand waters and the latest population estimate indicates only 55 adult dolphins remain alive. The sad truth is, they're now outnumbered by our Members of Parliament.The future of Maui's dolphin is now in the hands of those politicians. To highlight this point to them we commissioned Wellington artist Sheyne Tuffery to produce 55 artworks representing the alarmingly small Maui's dolphin population.The beautiful handmade woodblock prints, aptly titled 'In your hands', feature Maui's dolphins and a tuatara – another New Zealand species to have faced extinction but now considered a national treasure. Yesterday in Wellington we presented those 55 prints to 55 MPs, urging them to take immediate steps to protect Maui's dolphin and give it a future. If they do, they'll be able to look on these artworks with pride that they took action when it counted. It will be the art of survival. On the other hand, if they're too slow, or, if the measures they agree are too weak, they'll have a constant reminder of their failure to act. It will be the albatross around their necks. This is a critical time. The Government is about to consider thousands of submissions on how it should deal with threats to Maui's dolphin. There are steps which must be taken and have already been endorsed by two expert international groups as well as New Zealand scientists. The Government says the review process will take more than a month.
Image: Artist Sheyne Tuffery at yesterday's presentation with one of the 55 prints, titled 'In your hands' he produced for MPs . Greenpeace / Marty Melville


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See how lonely it is up there??
Viola! Problem solved. ;)
So...my dear, sweet, wonderful step-sister, Jenafer thought that I might enjoy this little tutorial on a sunburst mirror {from Flamingo Toes, a guest blogger at:http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2011/03/guest-post-sunburst-mirror-by-flamingo-toes.html#comment-47616} since I was stumped as to what to put on the wall in between my two clusters on top of my kitchen cabinets. DID I EVER?!!! It was the PERFECT solution!!! She has great taste and I totally value her opinion. I went out the NEXT DAY and bought all the supplies from the D.I. (and a mirror from Hobby Lobby) and assembled it in a matter of about 30 min. SO easy. SO stylin'. SO PERFECT. It added some great shine and glitz up there. (Once again...these are W.I.P photos of the kitchen...I just couldn't wait to share this tutorial with you.) ;) And yes, those darn speakers will be gone the next time I take a picture. ;)
The only thing that I did differently was that I used another piece of cardboard on top of the silverware and then used silicone glue to adhere the plate on top of the second cardboard piece. Happy crafting everyone!!
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Jaime Hernandez: The 1992-D Columbus Silver Dollar was produced to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the discovery of the new lands in 1492. The Mint struck a Mint State and Proof version $1 coin for this event, as well as producing a Mint State and Proof Commemorative Half Dollar.
Obverse: The Obverse features Christopher Columbus holding a pole with his right hand, with the pole having a banner on top of it. In the background there are several boats in the ocean with mountains behind the boats. It has the inscriptions, "Liberty, In God We Trust 1992 and Columbus Quincentenary."
Issue price: $28.00
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Once again, Hollywood is coming to Norwood.
"The Greens are Gone" will be the third movie to be filmed in Norwood since 2011, following "Ted" and "Labor Day."
"Catherine Keener plays our star. She is the mother of four children, and they all have issues," location manager Eoin Walsh said. "It�s really just a drama about a family trying to deal with their emotional issues and interpersonal issues."
Walsh, who has worked on films for 10 years, has also been involved with movies like "The Way, Way Back," "The Heat," and "The Equalizer."
Filming begins� July 8, and will start at a storefront near Norwood Theatre, before moving to a residential neighborhood. The store near Norwood Theatre will be decorated to look like a bookstore. A second day of filming is planned for July 15.
Because the filming takes place on a Tuesday, those involved with "The Greens are Gone" have worked with the Norwood Farmers Market, which operates on the town common that day. The Farmers Market has agreed to locate on the Cottage Street side of the town common that day, where it will have the least amount of impact on any shots, Walsh said.
"They�ve been very receptive and friendly," Walsh said, noting that Farmers Market Manager Laurie Shea has been very cooperative during this process.
When asked why film in Norwood, Walsh said that since "The Greens are Gone" is a low budget movie, he wanted to keep locations close as possible to his Dedham office. Norwood�s town common proved to be an attractive location that fits the need for the movie.
"I think the director really liked the town common and the town square there," Walsh said. "The gazebo is nice."
While there will be some outdoor scenes filmed in the residential neighborhood, including a scene of children playing the front yard, the majority of those scenes will be indoors.
"We�re wrapping up our day with interior scenes. The last couple hours of our day will be inside," Oliver Amerigian said.
The Norwood Selectmen approved closing roads necessary for filming that day at its June 24 meeting.
"Don�t forget us in the credits," Selectman Bill Plasko said.
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|2006-03-20, 13:36
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|2006-03-20, 13:52
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the "STICKERS" is proof that an item has entered japan legal for distribution by their top tier distribution companies, a sticker that shows that item was taxed by the japanese government. each distribution company has their own sticker. Good Smile distributes for Max Factory, Alter, and Goodsmile. So if a Good Smile product enters Japan, it has to have their seal on it as proof. HOWEVER when one of their products is distributed in Hong Kong or France, it might have a different sticker on it. NOT all legitamite products have the Japanese sticker seals on them. That just tells you it's country of origin, well distribution origin. Most toys are manufactured in china, hence the lots of Made in China referce.
As for validity of the products, check out AAA Anime Distribution
they distribute licensed products from many publishers and manufacturers in the US. and you you check around on import toy forums like the ones on AOD, you'll find out that they're are distributing in the US products from Good Smile, Max Factory, Alter, Clayz, Atelier-Sei, and Griffon Enterprise. I've bought import toys from my local comic book shows and they sometimes have a Diamond Comics sticker on them and sometimes they don't. Doesn't mean it's fake. If you really want to know if it's fake or not, just ask the retailer who is their supplier for it. Did they import it themselves from Japan, HK, or from a licensed US distributor. If they tell you it's a japanese import, it better have the japan sticker. if they tell you it's from a HK wholeseller, then you gotta be careful, because they actually FAKE the sticker. Not many know this unless you buy banpresto plushes often. As far as US products go, from time to time they have the sticker.
As for defects, yes these items are produced on an assembly line. Some toys are hand painted on a line, details like eyes and such. There will be blemishes. it's seen on US toys, it's seen on imports as well. if you really are afraid of getting a blemish, pay extra to have them inspect it. retailers have hundreds of orders and inquiries a day. some are busier than others. don't expect them to check the product for you when they have a deadline to meet to ship out as much products as possible. comic book industry have a grading scale for toys. you can purchase at www.wizarduniverse.com NIB toys that have excellent paint jobs and boxes with the least bit of imperfection but will pay far higher price. they take the time to inspect it, grade it, and seal it in a very nice plastic display case for collectors.
anyways in boise rivers defense. i've seen their listings on AOD from time with AAA Anime stock images. retailers will use the images provided by their distributors, saves them time from scouring the internet unless they want the hi res images to make banners or prints ads themselves.
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|2006-03-20, 17:44
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ichigo15, I just want to be sure you're talking about what we are. We're referring to the Type-Moon hologram sticker that all official Type-Moon merchadise have. It's normally on the box.
EDIT: I just re-read what you said. You are talking about something COMPLETELY different. Nobody was talking about that, just the Type-Moon sticker.
|2006-03-20, 19:16
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i'm talking about the same thing. the Type Moon sticker might not make it onto a US version of a toy or a Hong Kong version of the toy for the reason that it never made it to Japan to get the sticker. Sticker is proof that it's taxed and that the products went to Japan. it's not a copyright sticker that is proof that the product is valid. it's mainly a tax sticker. that the product was intended for japan and not in import which japan sometimes reverse imports their own goods.
wbc1228, sorry if i came off as an ass about it. it's just it wasn't fair to label his store a bootleg store before sorting getting an answer from the store owner first. from the site, they've been selling comic book toys and anime figures for quite a while. so the "let this be a warning to all" comment is pretty harsh.
|2006-03-20, 20:18
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My earlier post isn't a declaration that "if something doesn't have a sticker, it's fake" either. Like I said, I wasn't aware if these products have "different country versions" or not. What I do know is that I purchased all my TM goods from Japanese dealers and they all came with the TM stickers on the package (which, by the way, say 版権許諾証 (copyright consent proof) on them).
In any case, you can go into the whole "some real deals have no stickers" and "some bootlegs have fake stickers" business, and get everyone confused, but it's really simple: buy from dealers only after you are convinced that they are trustworthy (do a little research, browse the dealer's site for more info about them, for example), and if you got a product that you're satisified with (quality and "I-think-this-is-authentic" wise), then that's the important thing.
|2006-03-20, 20:19
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Also, Boise River Collectibles's web site is a weird. www.brcat.com
They sell anime figures and adult figures (ie porn stars, etc.) under the same roof (site).
So in the end, there is no sure way to determine if that the product is authentic?
|2006-03-20, 20:38
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the only way to be sure is to contact the license holder or manufacturer. but they're japanese, so then the next best thing is to ask the retailer where they got it from, and then trace it back that way. Up to you to decide how legit everything sounds, but i know Fate figures are comming in from Alter, Goodsmile and Clayz through AAA Anime. Same quality, but more afforable pricing.
and someone asked for these pics
Palm Scenary Figure
Fate Chimikore
|2006-03-20, 22:07
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|2006-03-20, 22:09
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Seems like Hobby Link Japan will be cheaper than the AAA north american distribution.
|2006-03-20, 22:38
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could be cheaper. but AAA only sells to retailers. so chances are retailers will offer it cheaper. not many will stick with SRP. shipping from the US will also be cheaper than shipping from Japan, pretty sure many retailers will be able to match the hlj price, but maybe not the speed. oh and there's a link on the bottom of the page that leads to another site that has more pics, even one from the back lol.
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|2006-04-03, 15:40
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Time to bump.
And lookes like F/SN's gonna get a new OP.
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Porter Goes On To Win Melges 32 Fleet At The 2008 Rolex Big Boat Series
15 September 2008
John Porter from Lake Geneva, Wisc. is the 2008 Rolex Big Boat Series Melges 32 Champion. Porter surrounded himself with some of the best the fleet has to offer — his son Corbet, nephen Bri Porter, Dave Navin, Harry Melges served as tactician, Sam Rogers and Charlie Harrett were crew. Porter won on countback, as second overall with equal points is Pieter Taselaar (New York, N.Y) on USA-169 Bliksem and in third was Michael Illbruck (Munich, Germany) on GER-401 Pinta one point out.
The final day of the racing for the Melges 32 class was one of long-distance endurance — 21 miles of excitement and the ultimate test of skill and technique. After Friday's 15-mile race, Illbruck eluded that this kind of pressure is routine. "It's wonderful to race here. The racing is very much like Volvo Ocean Racing,' said Illbruck. For Porter it was just another day of ultra-fast, competitive sailboat racing. "We're just going to try and go fast and have fun,' commented Porter just prior to leaving the dock.
The first start was on time and under Saturday carbon copy conditions — gorgeous sunshine, and a nice breeze filling quick. With Illbruck in first and Porter in second, each holding 17 points, the start was a real nail-biter. For the overall teams, the six point spread between them was a tell-tale sign that the regatta was far from over. This truely was anyone's race, a solid race that would be a great tactical challenge.
The start was clean with the overnight leaders taking the opposite ends of the line. Porter punched out to the left looking for some city front lift, Illbruck on the other hand got a mediocre start on the right with Joe Woods (Torbay, UK) on GBR-700 Red forcing him to tack to port almost immediately. With the flood of the bay in full effect, Porter and Caleb Everett (San Francisco, Calif.) on USA-145 Stewball hugged the wall, Stephen Pugh (Sausalito, Calif.) on USA-158 Taboo following. Everett made out like a bandit leaving Porter and Pugh to battle with Pugh ultimately getting the upperhand. Philippe Kahn (Santa Cruz, Calif.) on USA-166 Pegasus 32, Don Jesberg (Belvedere, Calif.) on USA-162 Viva and Taselaar soon joined the group as the city front appeared to be the place to be. For Illbruck and Woods it was looking grim. Their journey to the far, far right of the course put them both 4-5 minutes behind the regatta leaders. Around the mark in first was Everett with a comfortable lead, but Pugh was knocking on his transom, the Porter. Porter with a real knot in the chute took some time to solve with fleet closing in. The first upwind leg for Illbruck and Woods was a disaster. The two highly-skilled teams rounded last.
Downwind, the battle was on between Everett and Pugh. Everett at the second mark rounding lost the lead to Pugh. "It felt so good to be out in the lead. We've put a lot of time and energy into our program, so it was good to be out front. Occasionally we would look back. So much can change in this fleet, so quickly,' said Pugh. With Pugh far ahead of the fleet, the fiercest battle was between Porter, Jesberg, Kahn and Everett. A tragic turn of events at the mark, located behind Treasure Island was in store for Porter, who was just simply trying to maintain a decent score to win out over Illbruck. Porter hit the bouy, forcing him into a penalty turn. Illbruck was fast downwind and closed the gap substantially coming back upwind. The error evened the playing field with Porter back in the pack with Taselaar, Woods, Jesberg and Illbruck. The final upwind leg was all about the dualing Melges 32s of Porter and Illbruck with Kahn periodically getting in the mix. Now with the tide ebbing more to the center of the bay, all eyes were on the three as they had a lot of speed. For spectators, it became more and more obvious with each passing minute that the regatta winner truely would not be decided until the very end. Going into the final mark, the excitement was fever pitch as Pugh had long rounded in first, Jesberg was second and Everett was third. Porter, Woods and Illbruck were looking to create a photo finish as they teased onlookers standing three wide downwind. Porter found the speed he needed pulling across the line just ahead of Woods, then Illbruck.
The International Melges 32 Class wishes to extend a warm thanks the St. Francis Yacht Club and to title sponsor Rolex, especially to John Craig and Melanie Roberts. A very special to all the competitors that traveled near and far to be with the fleet, especially Joe Woods from the UK, Michael Illbruck from Germany and Giovanni Maspero from Italy.
FULL RESULTS (After seven races completed)
1.) John Porter, Full Throttle; 1-3-3-4-5-1-6 = 23
2.) Pieter Taselaar, Bliksem; 2-2-4-3-6-3-3 = 23
3.) Michael Illbruck, Pinta; 3-4-2-1-1-6-7 = 24
4.) Joe Woods, Red, 4-7-1-2-3-2-8 = 27
5.) Philippe Kahn, Pegasus 32; 5-1-5-6-2-4-5 = 28
6.) Stephen Pugh, Taboo; 9-6-8-5-8-7-1 = 44
7.) Don Jesberg, Viva; 6-8-7-10/RAF-7-5-2 = 45
8.) Giovanni Maspero, Joe Fly; 7-5-6-8-4-8-10/DNS = 48
9.) Caleb Everett/Andy Costello, Stewball; 8-9-9-7-9-10/DNF-4 = 56
The fun and excitement of Melges 32 racing is just getting started for the fall season. The next event for the Melges 32 is 3-5 October 2008 in Lerici, Italy — the grand finale to the 2008 Audi Sailing Series! And, the first ever 2008 Gold Cup Regatta happens early December 5-7 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. at the Lauderdale Yacht Club where some 30-35 boats are expected to attend. This will be the first of three 2009 Midwinter Sailing Series events.
Italy's own Sailrev.tv is offering a variety of competitor interviews at the 2008 Melges 32 Rolex Big Boat Series including Pieter Taselaar, John Porter, Michael Illbruck and Joe Woods! Visit Sailrev.tv today!
Visit the official event website of 2008 Rolex Big Boat Series. Also, see the official website of the International Melges 32 Class Association.
For media photos and/or additional information about the Melges 32 at the Rolex Big Boat Series, please contact Joy Dunigan, International Melges 32 Class Press Officer on e-mail, or via phone at +1 (912) 398 5776.