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Friday, 4:24pm. All day the only thing on my mind was how much I didn't want to go anywhere on a rainy day like this one. Then, as if by magic, the clouds parted as I saw a tweet from Mark Hopkins about Audio Mob YYC 2. What's a girl to do? Follow the signs. Audio Mob it was!
You don't find me participating in many flash mobs in Calgary. Honestly, I find most of them to be a little cheesy… or promotey. Either way, most of them miss the point of the flash mob in the first place – random, silly fun with no ulterior motive. Well, unless the ulterior motive is learning a bit more about the city you live in.
Audio Mob YYC does just this. Exactly one week before the event opened, an mp3 file was made available on the website. If you can figure out how to download a link and load it onto your iPod or mp3 player, those are the only tech skills you need to participate. I just happened to download mine at 4:25pm. It took a few minutes, but a quick sync of my iPhone and I was on my way!
We met in the Courthouse Park at the intersection of 4th St SW and 6th Ave SW. Recognizable by our blue, red or yellow shirts and a smattering of balloons, we waited for our clocks to strike 5:00pm and for the mob to begin. Described as "one part flash mob, one part decentralized dance party, and one part Simon Says," it ends up being a hilarious way to spend the better part of an hour.
This year, we made a human bullseye, argued loudly like lawyers about whose colour shirt was superior, danced down Stephen Avenue, stared at patio patrons like they were zoo animals (because "patios are for people watching, right?"), chased cookie monster and his two friendly cookies and even had a Mexican standoff. We even learned a few points about the businesses and buildings along the way. Like:
- There are 6 different natural land forms found in the Calgary Courthouse Park that are native to Alberta.
- The first original courthouse was built in 1888.
- Stephen Ave is named after the first president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, George Stephen.
- Most of the original wood buildings along Stephen Ave burnt down in the Calgary fire of 1886. They were built from sandstone after that to stop them from burning down again.
- Flames Central is the last surviving example of a palace-style cinema in Western Canada.
- And, a fact you should all be well aware of by now, that Calgary is the 2012 Cultural Capital of Canada.
See you next year at Audio Mob YYC 3! Or if y'all come up with an interesting mob idea of your own… let me know!


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Written by Dave Pankew | Photos by Edwin Villanueva
Nothing really influences the younger generations today more than pop culture. How they act, what they wear and, most vital for the health of the economy, what they buy is all determined by what is popular on TV, YouTube or has gone viral. Being relevant in this way was an important consideration for Scosche Industries to showcase their premium Realm Audio brand when they decided to put together their latest audio build. Rather than pick whatever platform was available, they settled on the Subaru STi, a fiery 4-banger that has been burned into pop culture with videos produced by Rally Drivers Ken Block and Travis Pastrana. There isn't a hotter car in the viral video market these days and Realm wanted in on the action.
With no real intention on improving the performance of a car already blessed with many abilities, most of the upgrades are standard on the STi version of the Impreza. Under the hood, the mechanics are all STi but they did do some upgrades in the footwork department.
A Set of Tenzo Racing Sports Cuzco Version 1s in White/Red were selected in 18x8-inch on all four corners. The rollers were wrapped in Nitto NT555 tires in 245/40R18 sizing. Beyond that, the 5-door was dumped on a set of H&R Sport springs for a more aggressive look.
Built entirely in-house by Scosche, the company had full control over how the project would develop. When projects like these are subcontracted, chances are there will be elements that need to be reworked since the job wasn't done to spec the first time. Since this vehicle would be used for tradeshows and dealer events to show off the REALM line to potential buyers, it had to be an ultra-clean install and the sound fidelity had to impress even the most discerning car audiophile.
The job started with the entire interior being gutted and all of the trim and fasteners labeled for reassembly. The entire car was Dynamat'ed to keep the road noise out and the sound waves in. All of the Scosche EFX 0-gauge power cabling was laid throughout the car linked to Scosche EFX D-Block distribution blocks and a Scosche EFX fuse box. All of the proper grounding points were made with Scosche EFX cable for crisp, clean signals with no interference. With the power and ground in place, the STi was fitted with shielded Scosche EFX interconnects to carry noise-free signals to the amps to ramp up the volume.
Up front is the venerable Eclipse AVN-6620 LCD headunit to control the system. This 7-inch touchscreen unit features CD/MP3 and DVD playback as well as navigation and optional satellite radio. The signals output by the Eclipse head toward a Rockford 3SIXTY.1 signal processor for fine tuning the application. The lows head to a Realm Audio D1100.1 mono amplifier which drives a pair of Realm Audio LFT12 12-inch subs in a unique enclosure. Housed in the trunk, the sub box is completely constructed of 1-inch thick clear Plexiglas. The ultra-strong material is light yet extremely strong and showcases these shallow design subs from every angle.
The mids and highs are amplified by the Realm Audio A300.2 and A500.2 2-channel amps to drive the components found around the car. Up front, Realm Audio LS6c 6.75-inch speakers are sunk into the doors for proper sound staging. In the back, the rear fill speakers are Realm LS6cx 6.5-inch units, which are also mounted in solid locations in the doors. Beyond all of the audio hardware, Scosche added their BlueFusion Eclipse Bluetooth interface to handle all of their calls and commands hands-free.
With all of the right performance tweaks and some vinyl for sponsor love, the Scosche / Realm STi gets noticed. But it's really all about how it sounds because the audio crowd has demanding tastes and will accept noting less than perfection. Without having a chance to listen to this project, we can only go by secondhand accounts which described the experience as absolutely stunning.
Owner: Scosche Industries
Location: Oxnard, CA
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru STi
Engine: Subaru 2.5L EJ25 Boxer-4
Tenzo Racing Sports Cuzco Version 1 18x8-inch
Nitto NT555 245/40R18 tires
H&R Sport springs
Scosche EFX 0-gauge power cable
Scosche EFX D-Block distribution block
Scosche EFX fuse box
Scosche EFX ground cabling
Scosche EFX interconnects
Eclipse AVN-6620 LCD headunit
Rockford 3SIXTY.1 signal processor
Realm Audio D1100.1 mono amplifier
Realm Audio LFT12 12-inch subwoofers x2
Custom 1-inch thick clear Plexiglas enclosure
Realm Audio A300.2 2-channel amp
Realm Audio A500.2 2-channel amp
Realm Audio LS6c 6.75-inch speakers
Realm Audio LS6cx 6.5-inch speakers
Scosche BlueFusion Eclipse Bluetooth interface

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Real Estate and Public Utility Property Taxes:
Gross Taxes Levied, Taxes Charged, and Value of Property by
Class of Property and County,
Calendar Year 2010 (2011 Collections)
Taxes charged on all real estate and on public utility
tangible property by all local governments in Ohio for
calendar year 2010 (2011 collection) were $15.2 billion on a
total assessed value of $248.0 billion, as reported on
abstracts filed by the county auditors. This compares to
$22.0 billion in gross taxes levied (i.e., before tax
reduction factors) on the same property.
Percentage tax reductions required by Section 319.301 of the
Ohio Revised Code were applied to the gross amount of taxes
levied to obtain the net amount of taxes charged.
Separate percentage reductions are applied to two classes of
real property; Class I Real Property is the combined value of
residential and agricultural property while Class II Real
Property is the combined value of commercial, industrial,
mineral, and public utility property. The tax reduction
factors are calculated to eliminate the effect of increases
in the valuation of existing real property in a taxing unit
(school district, county, municipality, etc.) on voted
levies. These tax reductions do not apply to public utility
tangible personal property taxes.
Real property taxes charged (not real property gross taxes
levied) represent tax revenues to be received by
local governments. The "taxes charged" figure is prior to any
reduction of real estate taxes resulting from the 10 percent
rollback for all real property not intended primarily for use
in a business activity, 2.5 percent rollback for residential
real property, or homestead exemption. These reductions are
reimbursed to local governments from the State General
Revenue Fund (net of fees deducted to pay for the state's
administration of local property taxes).
For calendar year 2010, Cuyahoga County maintained the
highest total values and taxes (levied and charged).
Vinton County had the lowest total values and taxes (levied
and charged).
With respect to changes in value, Cuyahoga County had
the largest dollar increase in total value from tax year 2009
to 2010 at $134.2 million (0.5 percent) while Medina County
had the smallest dollar increase in total value, a loss of
$284.4 million (-5.9%).
In terms of changes in taxes, Cuyahoga County also had the
largest dollar increase in total taxes levied from tax year
2009 to 2010, at $66.6 million (2.0 percent) and the largest
dollar increase in total taxes charged at $73.8 million (3.2
percent). Medina County had the largest dollar decrease
in total taxes levied from tax year 2009 to 2010, at -$25.4
million (-5.7 percent) while Shelby County had the largest
dollar decrease in total taxes charged, at -$1.9 million
(-4.1 percent).


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In predicted order of finish:
Last season: 39-0, 16-0
Coach: Geno Auriemma
Top Players: F Maya Moore, Sr., G Tiffany Hayes, Jr.; G, Bria Hartley, Fr.
The Skinny: The Huskies will break in five freshmen. They carry a 78-game winning streak into the season as they try to win a third consecutive national championship. Moore will likely become a four-time All-American and the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft.
West Virginia
Last season: 29-6, 13-3
Coach: Mike Carey
Top Players: G Liz Repella, Sr.; G Sarah Miles, Sr.; G Vanessa House, Sr.,
The Skinny: The tough-minded Mountaineers return all five starters. They were ranked No. 10 in last year's final Associated Press Top 25 poll after advancing to the Big East tournament championship game against UConn.
St. John's
Last season: 25-7, 12-4
Coach: Kim Barnes-Arico
Top Players: F Da'Shena Stevens, Jr.; G Sky Lindsay, Sr.; G Shenneika Smith, So.
The Skinny: The 25 victories were the Red Storm's most since 1982-83. They were ranked No. 15 by the AP and return four starters to their NCAA Tournament team of last season. Stevens was an AP honorable mention All-American last season.
Notre Dame
Last season: 29-6, 12-4
Coach: Muffet McGraw
Top Players: G Skylar Diggins, So.; G Kayla McBride, Fr.; F Devereaux Peters, Sr.,
The Skinny: The Irish welcome three freshmen, including high school All-American McBride. She will pair with Diggins to bolster the backcourt. McGraw is among this year's inductees into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Last season: 26-7, 13-3
Coach: Terry Williams-Flournoy
Top Players: G Sugar Rodgers, So.; G Monica McNutt, Sr.; G Tia Magee, Jr.
The Skinny: The Hoyas return three starters from their first NCAA team since 1992-93, led by Rodgers, the Big East rookie of the year. The Hoyas led the Big East last season in steals (12.9) and turnover margin (8.1).
Last season: 21-12, 9-7
Coach: Doug Bruno
Top Players: G Deirdre Naughton, Sr.; G Sam Quigley, Sr.; C Felicia Chester, Sr.
The Skinny: Blue Demons are coming off their eighth straight NCAA appearance and have all five starters back. Bruno was an assistant to Auriemma on the U.S. national team. The DePaul court will be named for Bruno on Nov. 6.
Last season: 14-18, 5-11
Coach: Jeff Walz
Top Players: G Becky Burke, Jr.; G Shoni Schimmel, Fr., F Monique Reid, Jr.
The Skinny: After playing in the national championship game two seasons ago, the Cardinals dropped off last year. Much of their progress will depend on three freshmen, the best of whom is Schimmel. Burke will run the show.
Last season: 19-15, 9-7
Coach: C. Vivian Stringer
Top Players: G Khadijah Rushdan, Jr., F Chelsey Lee, Jr.; G Nikki Speed, Jr.
The Skinny: There are no seniors, even though three starters return. The Scarlet Knights failed to win 20 for the first time in seven seasons in 2009-10 and will need points from Rushdan while hoping juniors Lee, Speed and April Sykes contribute.
Last season: 25-11, 7-9
Coach: Quentin Hillsman
Top Players: G Erica Morrow, Sr.; G Tasha Harris, Sr,; C Kayla Alexander, So.
The Skinny: The Orange must replace three starters, including Nicole Michael, an All-Big East player and the program's all-time leading scorer (1,787 points). Morrow is the program's all-time leader in three-point field goals (171).
South Florida
Last season: 15-16, 6-10
Coach: Jose Fernandez
Top Players: G Kaneisha Saunders, So.; F Leondra Doomes-Stephens, Sr.; G Jasmine Wynne, Jr.,
The Skinny: The Bulls have won 42 games over the past two seasons but will have trouble replacing center Jessica Lawson. They added five transfers, but will rely most on Wynee and Doomes-Stephens to add experience.
Last season: 17-16, 6-10
Coach: Terri Mitchell
Top Players: F Andi Oordt, Jr., G Angel Robinson, Sr., F Paige Fiedorowicz, Sr.,
The Skinny: The Golden Eagles have six seniors, none more important than Robinson, an All-Big East second-team selection. She averaged 11.9 points. Oordt is a JC transfer and Sarina Simmons was a top rookie in the conference last season.
Last season: 19-15, 7-9
Coach: Phil Seymore
Top Players: G Mi-Khida Hankins, Sr.; G Miranda Tate, Jr., F Teya Wright, Sr.
The Skinny: The Friars added two transfers and one JC player to the lineup after their first winning season since 1991-92. They return only four players with experience. Hankins was the leading scorer (11.0) and rebounder (5.9) last season.
Last season: 16-15, 5-11
Coach: Agnus Berenato
Top Players: F Chelsea Cole, Sr.; G Jania Sims, Sr.; G Shayla Scott, Sr.,
The Skinny: The Panthers are coming off a difficult season and the postseason transfers of post players Pepper Wilson and Kate Popovec. But they still have a senior-dominated team, led by Sims and Cole. Former New York Liberty coach Patty Coyle is now a Pitt assistant.
Last season: 14-16, 3-13
Coach: Harry Perretta
Top Players: F Laura Sweeney, So.; C Heather Scanlon, Sr.; F Lindsay Kimmel, Jr.
The Skinny: The Wildcats return seven upperclassmen to a team that underachieved last season. Making threes will again be the key after making only 29 percent last season. But the lack of a transition game hurts.
Last season: 12-18, 4-12
Coach: Jamelle Elliott
Top Players: G Sharesse Ulis, Sr., G Shelly Bellman, Sr., F Elese Daniel, Fr.
The Skinny: Elliott, the former UConn assistant and player, begins her second season and welcomes the first freshman class of her era. They will get better, but it's going to take time, especially without the graduated Kahla Roudebush.
Seton Hall
Last season: 9-21, 1-15
Coach: Anne Donovan
Top Players: G Kandice Green, Jr., F Terry Green, So., C Kashmere Joseph, Sr.,
The Skinny: Donovan has won Olympic gold and a WNBA championship as a coach, but her challenge is huge with the Pirates, especially since her WNBA obligations kept her away from Seton Hall most of the summer.
In predicted order of finish:


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Cameron Mesirow has yet to top the first track of her debut record as Glasser. Built upon a humble drum roll and a droning synth note or two, 'Apply' glowed through the towering layers of harmony performed by Meisirow as a choir of one. She may have arrived on the sudden raft of artists who loved going a capella with a loop pedal, but the sheer poise and crystalline clarity of her vocal elevated this song into rapturous realms. Sadly, it was a level of transcendence which the album was unable to sustain – its repetition and obvious influences leading to diminishing returns and unwelcome limitations. And while Interiors does admirable work to expand beyond the parameters of the debut album, it still hits a glass ceiling.
The starkest change between Interiors and Rings is the expansion of the arrangements. While the songs on the debut felt like their instrumentation served only to keep tempo and find pitch, little more than a whitewash onto which Mesirow could paint her Technicolor vocal loops, Interiors sees the music evolve to become a more active participant in these songs. Here she experiments much more with the possibilities of build and release, with tracks like 'Shape' and 'Keam Theme' flirting with near silence, before exploding into a wall of thumping beats and urgent synth lines. Elsewhere, a conversational interaction begins to develop between Mesirow and her backdrops, playful elements of call and response zipping between her and her instruments, all creating a dynamism we didn't hear on her debut.
The downside to these developments is that it erodes one of the strongest aspects of her debut: her voice. On most of these songs, the more substantiated instrumentation serves to push vocal loops out of the equation, with almost all of the songs being performed with a single track vocal line and a rigid (if formless) melody. And sadly, stripped of the ornamentation of her own looping harmonies, Meisrow's straight-up melodic instincts result in underdeveloped songs. It will take more than one listen of Interiors before you're able to call a tune back to mind.
The record finds itself at its best when, having begun to experiment with busier instrumentation, commits to it fully, allowing the music to both surprise and challenge the listener. The short interlude 'Window III' emerges as one of the most vibrant and alive tracks on offer here, with the skittering rhythm track and playful parps of noise moving with a spontaneity which complements the vocal rather than antagonising it. Suddenly switching into an a capella coda (a welcome development in and of itself) 'Windows III' is an example of Glasser at its most satisfying: where it feels like the vocal and music cohere into something organic and thrilling.
In trying to transcend the limitations of her debut, Glasser's second set ends up abandoning former strengths. The lifeless arpeggios which prop up so many of these songs make for a meagre replacement to Meisrow's voice. As a vocalist and arranger, she finds herself on solid ground. But in taking strides towards fuller arrangements and bona fide song writing, Interiors finds itself lost and adrift. For an album so heavily influenced by architecture, it's sorely lacking in structure and shape, and ultimately fails to make an imprint in spite of its broadened horizons.
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Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation and former MBTA GM Richard Davey announced last week that a "Modest" fare increase is definitely on the table. This comes after an independent advisory committee explained to MassDOT and the MBTA that they will need over $15 Billion to keep the infrastructure safe and operable.
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Currently the MBTA's day to day operating costs exceed the money they are taking in from their ridership and adverting. The cash strapped organization is also facing a $161 Million shortfall next fiscal year. The T is taking every measure to try and close that gab but a fair increase seems imminent. The T has tried everything, from selling ad space all over the system and their website, to implementing renewable energies, to selling MBTA merchandise and even their properties. At present, the T just put the Newton Center MBTA station, which is located on the Riverside Branch of the Green line, up for sale. The 120 year old building, which is home to a restaurant, is being sold for a minimum of $700,000. According to Acting MBTA GM Jonathan Davis when sold the money received will be reinvested back into the system to try and put a small dent in the organizations $8 billion debt and $4.8 Billion maintenance backlog.
MBTA employees and retirees may also be unhappy with the way the T is trying to find ways to fill its budget gab. Currently on the table is taking away the MBTA retirees free rides for life pass. Negotiations with the MBTA workers union are also currently underway to try and eliminate the current employee free rides for personal use program. Last year the MBTA lost about $4.5 million in revenue because of the free rides of MBTA workers and retirees. This is going to be a tricky process for the T though. The workers union is not going to give up without a fight.
Overall, its hard to say that a fare increase is not going to happen sometime within the next year. This news is not going over well with most of Massachusetts commuters. The fact is, the T is currently one of the cheapest transit systems to ride. We also have not raised fares since 2007 which is unheard of! I feel like that the T definitely needs to increase fairs. If we want to continue to have safe and extensive transit system in this city we are going to have to sit back and just deal with it.


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Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that causes a loss of cells in the part of the brain that controls movement. People with Parkinson's disease experience a range of symptoms, including tremor (shaking), rigidity (stiffness), slowness of movement, and problems with balance and coordination. They may also have memory problems, depression, and sleep complaints. Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive, meaning that once it occurs it does not go away and symptoms generally get worse over time; the rate or speed of progression is different from person to person.
Parkinson's disease can be idiopathic, meaning that it occurs with no known cause. In this case it probably develops by some interaction between a person's genes and their environment. It can also be secondary, occurring as a result of another disease, exposure to certain drugs, or as a result of repeated head trauma. According to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, between 15 and 25 percent of people with Parkinson's have a relative with the disease, suggesting that for some people it may be inherited. Age is also a risk factor, with older people being more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than younger people, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health. Exposure to toxins may also play a role but the nature of that role is not well understood.
Sleep problems may be an early sign of Parkinson's disease, even before motor symptoms have begun. Some of the common sleep problems for Parkinson's patients include:
A recent study by UCLA researchers found an association between Parkinson's disease and narcolepsy, a disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep/wake cycles normally. The study revealed that patients with Parkinson's disease and those with narcolepsy both display a loss of orexin/hypocretin (Hcrt) cells in the brain and that loss of Hcrt cells


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MSU coaches deny Funchess/Ojemudia access to game.
Apparently Funchess and Ojemudia wanted to go to the game with Burbidge and Vento on Saturday, but the Sparty coaches said they couldn't come. I'm not gonna knock them for their recruiting style, but it seems to have definitely rubbed Funchess and Ojemudia, and may have an affect on Burbidge if he comes back into play. I don't know how our staff would have reacted to the same scenario, but I can't see them denying a chance to get a couple more kids on campus.
From Funchess: "Mario [Ojemudia, also a Michigan commit] asked Jake if we could go to the game, and one of the Michigan State coaches said we weren't allowed to go with them to the game. I would just say it's disrespectful to our teammates and to us."


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"Several of the concerns about Oracle's acquisition of Sun have revolved around how Unix technologies led by Sun would continue under the new ownership. As it turns out, Solaris users might not have much to worry about, as Oracle executives on Wednesday affirmed their commitment to preserving the efforts. In the case of Solaris, Oracle had already been a big supporter of the rival Linux operating system. Oracle has its own Enterprise Linux offering, based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. For Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, the idea that Linux and Solaris are mutually exclusive is a false choice."


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In Israel, more people get up each day and go to work trying to make the world a better place, than get up and do anything related to the conflict with our neighbors.It was a proud and glorious week when Israel, her 7.2 million citizens and millions of friends around the world celebrated the 60th anniversary of Israel's birth as a modern, democratic nation.
Now, world leaders will join us in joyful ceremonies; flags will fly, anthems will play and the progress Israel has made toward the fulfillment of the ideals and aspirations of an ancient people in their modern state will be lauded.
The joy will be tempered by memories of loss and by the challenges and threats that continue as a daily part of Israeli life those same 60 years later. But in all, it will be a visible celebration of human achievement that can bolster hope in a difficult part of the world. It will be the stuff of ceremonies and tableaux, visible, stirring and meaningful.
As a proud Israeli, I will join that celebration here in Los Angeles, but not just the pomp and circumstance. That's just the tip of the iceberg, if you will, or the part of the tree that lives above the ground. My celebration will seek that which is not so easily seen: the roots of a tree that give it life and stability; the underwater bulk of an iceberg that makes it massively powerful. You see, from my perspective, Angelenos and most of the people of the world see only the smaller, more visible part of the Israeli experience and reality.
What they don't see are the roots that modern Israeli society has grown outward to connect with the rest of the world; what they don't feel is the massive impact that Israeli companies have on the global economy; what they don't know is how often in their everyday lives they are touched by modern Israel through the research, innovation and creativity that are the larger output of the total Israeli endeavor each day.
Most Angelenos "touch" Israel literally dozens of times each day; they just don't know it. Be it the ingenuity of the Intel team in Israel that created the dual-core processor architecture now driving all of the PCs and Macs, the prominence of the Israeli software that safeguard our Internet connections, the major Israeli contributions to the very invention and continued development of cellphone technology or the ubiquity of Israeli software in the creation of voice mail boxes, instant messaging and customer service programs, there is "Israel Inside" almost everywhere; we just don't know it, but it benefits us all every day.
There are hundreds of Americans alive today – and tens of thousands of others around the world – because of the ingenious "camera-in-a-pill" designed by Israel's Given Imaging. This brilliant diagnostic imaging device is but one of many Israeli contributions helping better diagnose disease, just as Copaxone, a leading drug used to treat multiple sclerosis, is but one of many Israeli advances in treating disease. Ask any neurologist or endocrinologist about the level and quality of medical research being conducted in Israel today – in stem cells, diabetes or in neurodegenerative diseases – and they will tell you that Israelis are leaders in these fields and more, often in collaboration with Americans.
This is the work of Israelis; it should be the hallmark of our first 60 years and the legacy upon which our future is conceived and built. In a part of the world where many nations are blessed with enormous mineral wealth, our country has had but one natural resource: the curiosity, ingenuity and determination of our nation – immigrants from more than 180 countries – to create first a national homeland and then a society dedicated to making the world a better place. And, we do this despite our ongoing geopolitical and security challenges.
It's time for the world to pay almost as much attention to Israeli organizations – like Save a Child's Heart, which provides free treatment for Third World children with life-threatening heart ailments, or to the millions of lives saved by Israeli ingenuity with water conservation and irrigation — as it does to the violence in our region that we would hope to end forever.
As Israel turns 60, it is time for Americans to look below the surface and see the roots that now connect us – all of us, every day – by the way the diversity and creativity of the Israeli people and its extraordinary economy become integrated with Los Angeles and the world. Now is the time for Americans to see the larger part of Israel that is either submerged or obscured from view by the smoke of the conflict – the everyday reality of daily life in Israel that exists beyond the images of conflict.
Here, Angelenos and Americans will find an Israel where more people get up each day and go to work trying to make the world a better place, than get up each day and do anything related to the conflict with our neighbors. The number of people who are involved with basic and applied scientific research, biotech, biomed and health care research and product development is far greater than the number of people involved with security – the number of people working in Israel's high-tech industry alone exceeds the number of people in the military.
These Israelis are adding value to the world every single day. These Israelis are what root us to the rest of the world; they are the bulk of that which we create; they are what we hope the world will come to see and appreciate about Israel, as we begin our seventh decade.
This article was first published in The Los Angeles Jewish Journal


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Representatives Afendoulis, Chris Albert, Thomas Alexander, Julie Allor, Sue Anthony, Sarah Banks, Brian Barrett, Tom Bellino, Joseph Bizon, John Brann, Tommy Brinks, Winnie Byrd, Wendell Calley, Julie Cambensy, Sara Camilleri, Darrin Canfield, Edward Chang, Stephanie Chatfield, Lee Chirkun, John Clemente, Cara Cochran, Tom Cole, Triston Cox, Laura Crawford, Kathy Dianda, Scott Durhal, Fred Elder, Brian Ellison, Jim Faris, Pam Farrington, Diana Frederick, Ben Garcia, Daniela Garrett, LaTanya Gay-Dagnogo, Sherry Geiss, Erika Glenn, Gary Graves, Joseph Green, Patrick Greig, Christine Greimel, Tim Griffin, Beth Guerra, Vanessa Hammoud, Abdullah Hauck, Roger Hernandez, Shane Hertel, Kevin Hoadley, Jon Hoitenga, Michele Hornberger, Pamela Howell, Gary Howrylak, Martin Hughes, Holly Iden, Brandt Inman, Larry Johnson, Steven Jones, Jewell Kahle, Bronna Kelly, Tim Kesto, Klint Kivela, John Kosowski, Robert LaFave, Beau LaGrand, David LaSata, Kimberly Lasinski, Donna Lauwers, Dan Leonard, Tom Leutheuser, Eric Liberati, Frank Lilly, Jim Love, Leslie Lower, James Lucido, Peter Marino, Steve Maturen, David McCready, Michael Miller, Aaron Moss, Jeremy Neeley, Sheldon Noble, Jeffrey Pagan, Kristy Pagel, Dave Peterson, Ronnie Phelps, Phil Rabhi, Yousef Reilly, John Rendon, Daire Roberts, Brett Robinson, Rose Mary Runestad, Jim Sabo, Terry Santana, Sylvia Schor, Andy Scott, Bettie Cook Sheppard, Jason Singh, Samir Sneller, Tim Sowerby, William Tedder, Jim Theis, Lana VanderWall, Curtis VanSingel, Scott Vaupel, Hank VerHeulen, Rob Victory, Roger Webber, Michael Wentworth, Jason Whiteford, Mary Wittenberg, Robert Yancey, Tenisha Yanez, Henry Yaroch, Jeff Zemke, Adam Senators Ananich, Jim Bieda, Steven Booher, Darwin Brandenburg, Jack Casperson, Tom Colbeck, Patrick Conyers, Ian Emmons, Judy Green, Mike Gregory, Vincent Hansen, Goeff Hertel, Curtis Hildenbrand, Dave Hollier, Adam Hood, Morris Hopgood, Hoon-Yung Horn, Kenneth Hune, Joe Johnson, Bert Jones, Rick Knezek , David Knollenberg, Marty Kowall, Mike MacGregor, Peter Marleau, James Meekhof, Arlan Nofs, Mike O'Brien, Margaret Pavlov, Phillip Proos, John Robertson, David Rocca, Tory Schmidt, Wayne Schuitmaker, Tonya Shirkey, Mike Stamas, Jim Warren, Rebekah Young II, Coleman Zorn, Dale Senate Committees Agriculture Appropriations Banking and Financial Institutions Commerce Economic Development and International Investment Education Elections and Government Reform Energy and Technology Families, Seniors and Human Services Finance Government Operations Health Policy Insurance Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Judiciary Local Government Michigan Competitiveness Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Oversight Regulatory Reform Transportation Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security Only items with status Sort by BillSort by SponsorSort by Committee COMMERCESorted by: SequenceNo Committee Home Page: CommerceChair: Wayne A. SchmidtClerk Phone: Jackie Mosher, (517) 373-5312 Bill/ResolutionReferred DateCommitteeSponsorSubjectMeetingsStatus HB 4224 of 2017Referred 11/8/2018CommerceKelly, TimCrimes; other; resale of event tickets at higher or lower prices; allow. Amends sec. 465 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.465). HB 4305 of 2017 (PA 141 of 2017)Referred 5/23/2017CommerceKahle, BronnaTrade; securities; exemption from registration of certain securities issued by Michigan companies; revise. Amends secs. 202a & 451 of 2008 PA 551 (MCL 451.2202a & 451.2451).9/27/201710/11/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 10/18/2017 HB 4545 of 2017 (PA 72 of 2018)Referred 5/23/2017CommerceEllison, JimEmployment security; other; data sharing; allow for certain purposes and facilitate access. Amends sec. 11 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.11).9/27/201711/1/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 on 11/1/2017 HB 4546 of 2017 (PA 73 of 2018)Referred 5/23/2017CommerceHowell, GaryEmployment security; reports; liability for misuse of shared data; extend to individuals associated with Michigan works agencies and certain educational institutions. Amends sec. 54 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.54). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4545'179/27/201711/1/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 on 11/1/2017 HB 4887 of 2017 (PA 345 of 2018)Referred 3/8/2018CommerceLucido, PeterOccupations; pawnbrokers; hold process for allegedly misappropriated goods; establish. Amends title & secs. 9, 10 & 11 of 1917 PA 273 (MCL 446.209 et seq.) & adds sec. 12.9/5/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 on 9/5/2018 HB 4916 of 2017Referred 5/1/2018CommerceHowrylak, MartinBusinesses; limited liability companies; late filing penalty for annual reports; modify. Amends sec. 909 of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.4909). HB 4917 of 2017Referred 5/1/2018CommerceHowrylak, MartinBusinesses; business corporations; late filing penalty for reports; modify. Amends sec. 921 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1921). HB 5235 of 2017 (PA 170 of 2018)Referred 2/20/2018CommerceMarino, SteveLabor; hours and wages; technical amendments to payment of monthly payday wages; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.472).4/25/20185/2/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 5/2/2018 HB 5256 of 2017Referred 3/8/2018CommerceLucido, PeterOccupations; junk and secondhand dealers; hold process for acquired goods; establish. Amends title & secs. 5 & 6 of 1917 PA 350 (MCL 445.405 & 445.406) & adds sec. 6a. HB 5435 of 2018 (PA 250 of 2018)Referred 3/1/2018CommerceLeutheuser, EricEconomic development; other; revocation of certain commercial rehabilitation certificates; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2005 PA 210 (MCL 207.852).4/18/20184/25/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 on 4/25/2018 HB 5436 of 2018 (PA 251 of 2018)Referred 3/1/2018CommerceFrederick, BenEconomic development; obsolete property and rehabilitation; revocation of certain obsolete property rehabilitation certificates; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2792).4/18/20184/25/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 4/25/2018 HB 5508 of 2018Referred 4/12/2018CommerceInman, LarryBusinesses; associations; merger or conversion of summer resort and park association into nonprofit corporations; authorize. Amends 1897 PA 230 (MCL 455.1 - 455.24) by adding sec. 19. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5509'184/25/20185/2/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 on 5/2/2018 HB 5509 of 2018Referred 4/12/2018CommerceInman, LarryBusinesses; nonprofit corporations; merger or conversion into nonprofit corporations; authorize for summer resort and park associations. Amends sec. 123 of 1982 PA 162 (MCL 450.2123). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5508'184/25/20185/2/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 5/2/2018 HB 5618 of 2018Referred 3/15/2018CommerceHornberger, PamelaLibraries; funds; state aid at per capita rates; limit to population of in-state residents served. Amends secs. 13 & 16 of 1977 PA 89 (MCL 397.563 & 397.566). HB 5726 of 2018 (PA 186 of 2018)Referred 4/26/2018CommerceLeutheuser, EricTrade; business practices; pyramid promotional schemes; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5727'18, HB 5729'185/9/20185/16/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 5/16/2018 HB 5727 of 2018 (PA 187 of 2018)Referred 4/26/2018CommerceHornberger, PamelaBusinesses; franchises; prohibition against pyramid schemes; revise in franchise investment law. Amends sec. 28 of 1974 PA 269 (MCL 445.1528). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5726'185/9/20185/16/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 5/16/2018 HB 5728 of 2018 (PA 188 of 2018)Referred 4/26/2018CommerceNoble, JeffreyCriminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of engaging in pyramid promotion schemes; provide for. Amends sec. 14h, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5726'185/9/20185/16/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 5/16/2018 HB 5729 of 2018 (PA 189 of 2018)Referred 4/26/2018CommerceIden, BrandtConsumer protection; unfair trade practices; application of consumer protection act to pyramid schemes; clarify. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5726'185/9/20185/16/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 on 5/16/2018 HCR 0002 of 2017Referred 4/26/2017CommerceChatfield, LeeA concurrent resolution to express support for the construction of a new lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and urge the President and Congress of the United States to fully fund the project. 5/17/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 5/23/2017 SB 0097 of 2017Referred 2/2/2017CommerceKowall, MikeState financing and management; authorities; public-private partnerships; allow for certain public authorities. Creates new act.2/15/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 2/15/2017 SB 0212 of 2017Referred 3/2/2017CommerceAnanich, JimLabor; fair employment practices; paid sick leave; require certain employers to provide. Creates new act. SB 0278 of 2017 (PA 0173 of 2017)Referred 3/28/2017CommerceProos, JohnLibraries; state; interstate library compact; create. Creates new act.6/7/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 6/7/2017 SB 0353 of 2017 (PA 0084 of 2018)Referred 5/2/2017CommerceProos, JohnLabor; benefits; mandatory job interview information requirements; prohibit local units of government from establishing for employers. Amends sec. 4 of 2015 PA 105 (MCL 123.1384).6/7/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 6/7/2017 SB 0363 of 2017Referred 5/9/2017CommerceJones, RickState financing and management; purchasing; state contracts; provide preference to certain Michigan-based firms. Amends sec. 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1261).5/17/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 5/17/2017 SB 0442 of 2017 (PA 0085 of 2018)Referred 6/8/2017CommerceKowall, MikeBusinesses; business corporations; general revisions to business corporation act; provide for. Amends secs. 131, 143, 151, 202, 217, 246, 282, 283, 286, 287, 288, 301, 302, 405, 407, 525, 611, 703a, 707, 746, 762, 764, 765, 778, 784, 922, 923, 1042, 1056 & 1060 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1131 et seq.).10/18/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 10/18/2017 SB 0470 of 2017Referred 6/21/2017CommerceConyers, IanLabor; job training; solar panel technicians; provide grants for training programs. Amends sec. 13 of 2006 PA 491 (MCL 408.123). SB 0479 of 2017Referred 6/21/2017CommerceJones, RickLabor; health and safety; Michigan occupational safety and health violations; increase civil penalties. Amends sec. 35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035). SB 0483 of 2017 (PA 0243 of 2017)Referred 6/22/2017CommerceHorn, KennethLabor; other; junior hockey player; clarify as nonemployee in the workforce opportunity wage act. Amends sec. 10 of 2014 PA 138 (MCL 408.420).10/11/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 10/11/2017 SB 0484 of 2017Referred 6/22/2017CommerceSchmidt, WayneEmployment security; other; junior ice hockey player; clarify as nonemployee in the employment security act. Amends sec. 43 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.43) TIE BAR WITH: SB 0483'17 SB 0485 of 2017 (PA 0244 of 2017)Referred 6/22/2017CommerceStamas, JimLabor; youth employment; junior ice hockey player; clarify as nonemployee in the youth employment standards act. Amends 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.101 - 409.124) by adding sec. 18a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0483'1710/11/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 10/11/2017 SB 0486 of 2017 (PA 0245 of 2017)Referred 6/22/2017CommerceAnanich, JimLabor; other; junior ice hockey player; clarify as nonemployee for purposes of act concerning work away from home. Amends 1903 PA 106 (MCL 408.581 - 408.583) by adding sec. 2a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0483'1710/11/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 10/11/2017 SB 0523 of 2017Referred 9/6/2017CommerceCasperson, TomEconomic development; other; state convention facility development act; revise distribution of funds. Amends sec. 9 of 1985 PA 106 (MCL 207.629).9/20/20179/27/2017REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 on 9/27/2017 SB 0665 of 2017Referred 11/28/2017CommerceAnanich, JimLabor; health and safety; criteria for use of sick leave; expand to include leave arising out of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault. Creates new act. SB 0666 of 2017Referred 11/28/2017CommerceHopgood, Hoon-YungEmployment security; benefits; disqualification from receiving benefits when leaving employment; create exception for domestic violence victim. Amends secs. 17 & 29 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.17 & 421.29) & adds sec. 29a. SB 0703 of 2017Referred 12/5/2017CommerceSchmidt, WayneTaxation; convention tourism assessments; convention and tourism promotion act; revise. Amends title & sec. 2 of 2007 PA 25 (MCL 141.1322) & adds secs. 1a, 7a & 7b.1/10/20181/17/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 1/17/2018 SB 0704 of 2017Referred 12/5/2017CommerceSchmidt, WayneTaxation; convention tourism assessments; regional convention and tourism promotion act; revise. Amends title & sec. 2 of 2010 PA 254 (MCL 141.1432) & adds secs. 1a, 6a & 6b.1/10/20181/17/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 1/17/2018 SB 0705 of 2017Referred 12/5/2017CommerceSchmidt, WayneTaxation; convention tourism assessments; regional tourism marketing act; revise. Amends title & sec. 2 of 1989 PA 244 (MCL 141.892) & adds secs. 1a, 7a & 7b.1/10/20181/17/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 1/17/2018 SB 0706 of 2017Referred 12/5/2017CommerceSchmidt, WayneTaxation; convention tourism assessments; convention and tourism marketing act; revise. Amends title & secs. 2 & 7 of 1980 PA 383 (MCL 141.882 & 141.887) & adds secs. 1a, 7a & 7b.1/10/20181/17/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 1/17/2018 SB 0707 of 2017Referred 12/5/2017CommerceSchmidt, WayneTaxation; convention tourism assessments; community convention or tourism marketing act; revise. Amends title & sec. 2 of 1980 PA 395 (MCL 141.872) & adds secs. 1a, 7a & 7b.1/10/20181/17/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 1/17/2018 SB 0762 of 2018Referred 1/23/2018CommerceProos, JohnCrimes; other; resale of event tickets at higher or lower prices, and certain prohibitions for online ticket sales; provide for. Amends sec. 465 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.465). SB 0893 of 2018Referred 3/7/2018CommerceBrandenburg, JackMobile homes; parks; mobile home commission act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 16, 21, 36, 38 & 43 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2302 et seq.). SB 0916 of 2018 (PA 329 of 2018)Referred 3/21/2018CommerceKowall, MikeOccupations; junk and secondhand dealers; automatic recycling kiosks; regulate. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of 1917 PA 350 (MCL 445.401 et seq.).4/18/20184/25/2018REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 4/25/2018 SB 0984 of 2018Referred 5/8/2018CommerceHildenbrand, DaveTrade; business practices; retroactivity of 2016 amendments to video rental privacy statute; clarify. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of 2016 PA 92 (MCL 445.1711 et seq.).5/23/2018 SB 1023 of 2018Referred 5/22/2018CommerceMacGregor, PeterOccupations; vehicles, dealers and repair facilities; dealer training; provide for. Amends sec. 248 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.248) & adds sec. 248l.REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT on 9/5/2018 SB 1093 of 2018Referred 9/5/2018CommerceHood, MorrisConsumer protection; unfair trade practices; sale of mattresses advertised as new or custom-made; prohibit if manufactured with any material from used mattresses. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). SB 1121 of 2018Referred 9/26/2018CommerceJones, RickConstruction; contracts; prompt payment law; establish for contractors to pay subcontractors and suppliers in a timely manner. Creates new act. SB 1123 of 2018Referred 9/26/2018CommerceAnanich, JimLabor; hours and wages; minimum compensation amounts for exemption from overtime pay; specify for certain employees. Amends sec. 4a of 2014 PA 138 (MCL 408.414a). SB 1237 of 2018Referred 11/29/2018CommerceKowall, MikeLabor; fair employment practices; employee misclassification; establish uniform criteria. Creates new act. SR 0168 of 2018Referred 5/10/2018CommerceBrandenburg, JackA resolution to urge the President of the United States to aggressively enforce the terms, conditions, and intent of the Buy American Act and to urge no waivers to the act be granted. SJR E of 2017Referred 2/9/2017CommerceRobertson, DavidLabor; civil service employment; classified positions; increase number that may be exempt. Amends sec. 5, art. XI of the state constitution.


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January 13, 2014 — Each January, the Georgetown University Cardinal O'Connor Conference on Life, the largest student-run pro-life conference in the nation, gathers activists and students across the United States to discuss the sacredness of all human life.
This year, the conference is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2014, and will conclude with a Mass for Life on Georgetown University's campus celebrated by Jesuit Bishop Michael Barber, Bishop of Oakland.
Named in honor of Cardinal John O'Connor, late Archbishop of New York and a Georgetown University alumnus, the one-day conference precedes the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Cardinal O'Connor was renowned for his efforts as a champion of the unborn.
Attendees will hear from leading voices in the pro-life movement, participate in small group discussions and meet other student pro-life leaders. Now in its 15th year, the conference has hosted many prominent pro-life speakers, including Helen Alvaré, Margaret Colin, Dr. Michael Pakaluk and Deirde McQuade, among others.
The keynote speaker this year will be Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and the founder and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. Other speakers, including Jesuit Father Stephen Fields, professor of theology at Georgetown, will give lectures in smaller breakout sessions. A panel discussion titled "Publicly Pro-Life: Why Abortion is not a Private Issue" will also be presented.
The Cardinal O'Connor Conference is just one of the pro-life events scheduled in January near the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. On Jan. 22, the annual Jesuit Mass and Rally for Life sponsored by the U.S. Jesuit Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., for students of Jesuit institutions.To learn more about the conference, visit www.cardinaloconnorconference.com; to learn more about the Mass and Rally for Life, visit the Jesuit Pro-Life Network Facebook page . [Source:Cardinal O'Connor Conference on Life]


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Smeltzer Closes 45-Year RV Industry Career
January 18, 2011 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
Fan-Tastic Vent announces with regret the retirement of Terry Smeltzer from its professional sales staff effective Jan. 11.
A 45-year veteran in the RV industry, Smeltzer represented Fan-Tastic Vent in the Indiana area for over 12 years with friendship, accountability, integrity and knowledge, according to a company news release.
Larry Milks, vice president of operations, stated, "Terry has been a key ingredient in our formula for success as the RV industry leader in air exchange systems. We hope that Terry and his wife, Jessie, have lots of fun and enjoyment in retirement for many years to come.
Smeltzer started his career in the industry working for four years at Travel Queen coaches and then moved on to a 21-year stay at Champion Home Builders Corp. as sales manager.
Eight years were then served as Chevrolet motor division sales manager at the Tiarra Motor Coach Co.
Terry is spending his winter with family and playing golf in Florida. He will return to Breman, Ind., in the spring for more of the same.
"Thank you to all the OEMs and employees at Fan-Tastic Vent who have made my life easier and more fulfilling," Smeltzer said.


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Love, compassion, joy -- some of our most profound emotions are felt deep within our hearts. At the same time, some negative emotions can have a lasting physical effect on the heart, as well. Recent research shows a clear link between heart disease and certain stress-related emotions.
"What science is finding is what our grandmothers knew all along: You really can die of a broken heart," says Christine Maguth Nezu, Ph.D., coauthor of The Emotional Wellness Way to Cardiac Health: How Letting Go of Depression, Anxiety and Anger Can Heal Your Heart.
Dr. Nezu explains that unrelenting depression can not only worsen existing heart disease, it also can increase the risk for the disease in otherwise healthy people.
The same is true of persistent anxiety and "toxic anger." Research suggests when these emotions aren't managed well, over time they may raise blood pressure, block arteries, weaken the immune system, cause abnormal heart rhythms or even lead to sudden cardiac death.
We all get angry or sad now and then. Occasional bouts of negative emotion are, in themselves, not a big deal; in fact, they're part of being human, and they help us become aware of important issues that need to be addressed. When toxic emotions aren't managed well and keep arising regularly in our day-to-day lives, over time they can have a harmful effect on the heart.
"Because negative emotions and heart disease are linked, and heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, why not take the opportunity to manage your emotions more effectively?" Dr. Nezu asks. She explains that a healthy emotional state has positive effects on the heart and is just as crucial for your health and well-being as what you eat and how much physical activity you get.
Dr. Nezu, a clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology and associate professor of medicine at Drexel University in Philadelphia, points to a large and growing body of scientific evidence related to anger, anxiety and depression.
For example:
In the six months after a heart attack, being depressed increased the risk for sudden cardiac-related death by more than 400 percent in one study of 222 heart attack patients.
The higher a person's level of anxiety, the higher the risk he or she eventually will experience sudden cardiac death, according to a study of nearly 40,000 health professionals.
In a study of more than 2,000 men, those with high levels of hostility had more than twice the risk for death from cardiovascular disease than the men with low hostility scores.
You cannot get rid of your difficult emotions. But when they're having a negative impact on your day-to-day life, you can learn to manage them more effectively," says Dr. Nezu.
Notice which emotions may be ruling your life and take steps to turn the negative feelings to positive ones. For example, learning to forgive is extremely important for someone who has an anger problem. For sadness or depression, you can focus on cultivating positive emotions, such as joy and gratitude. If you're often anxious, certain relaxation strategies and changing the things you say to yourself under stress can be very helpful in turning off the worry switch.
Don't deny your emotions. "You may pride yourself on never getting rattled, but that doesn't mean your arousal system isn't triggered every time someone bugs you," Dr. Nezu says. "Sometimes we may be effective in denying our emotions to ourselves, but we can't fool our bodies. Being aware of your emotions is a step toward wisdom."
Find constructive ways to express emotions. Instead of seething or fretting, try writing down your feelings or talking about them with someone in a safe environment.
Realize it's OK to let go of anger. "It's a myth that letting go of anger makes a person weak or vulnerable to others," says Dr. Nezu. "In fact, the opposite is true: The more you let go, the less control people have over you because the less they're able to push your buttons."
Seek help. This is important, particularly if you've tried other options and they haven't worked. Therapy or counseling can help you identify the causes of your troublesome emotions and manage them.
Effective medications are available to ease symptoms of anxiety or depression while you learn to change toxic thought patterns or behaviors. And don't rule out an anger-management class.
"People tend to seek help for depression before they do for anger because to an angry person it's the people ticking them off who seem to need help, not them," she says.
If you can, solve stressful problems. There may be an external solution. For example, if morning rush-hour traffic always makes you angry, try getting up earlier to beat the rush.
Don't neglect other heart disease risks. Take steps to address high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity or excessive alcohol consumption.
"Be patient with yourself," Dr. Nezu says. "Realize that any major life change will take practice and persistence."


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iPad and Kindle Covers for the Literary Guru
As the gift giving season is upon us, everyone is scrambling to find things that are thoughtful and considerate presents to give rather than something much more bland like a gift card. If you know of anyone who is a literary aficionado and has a tablet reader like a Kindle or an iPad, considering buying them a new case might be a good move. We've rounded up a broad selection of cases which feature designs inspired by books, notepads, and magazines.
BookBook for iPad ($69.99)
If you're looking to give someone a high quality leather case this is your best option. This case doubles as a stand, is made from a durable brown leather, and is designed to look like a book you just salvaged from a pirate ship or something. Come to think of it, this could also work well for any of your steampunk friends. It is also advertised as offering additional protection since your iPad is totally concealed within the case when its closed so no one would think to steal it. This fits both generations of the iPad.
New Yorker Jacket ($29.99)
Do you know a New Yorker fan? These covers prominently feature some of the hilarious, smart, and beautiful New Yorker cover illustrations while protecting your precious e-reader inside. The cases are compatible with the Kindle 3, Kobo, and iRiver Story HD.
DIY Book Case ($0)
Trying to save some money? As you can imagine, crafting one of these yourself is entirely possible. Find an old book, hollow out the inside according to your device's size, and attach a ribbon on the inside which just slight sticks out from the tablet once placed inside. This will allow you to remove it easily without fuss. So get with the DIY spirit and save some cash.
DodoCase ($59.95)
The DodoCase, handcrafted in San Francisco, is meant to look like a discreet black notebook when closed. We linked to the iPad 2 but there are versions available for many different tablets like the Kindle Fire, Kindle Keyboard, and the Blackberry Playbook Tablet. Support USA and small business by going for this high-quality case. Everyone wins.
Moleskine Digital Folio ($39.95)
Lastly, the notebook of choice for the writers and artists everywhere -- Moleskine -- has their own version of the Kindle case in the form of a folio that contains a generous amount of notebook paper to jot down notes or sketches while reading. Made with Moleskine's typical high quality production and materials, this is likely to be a case that will last a while. Available for Kindle 2 and the original iPad.


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Tonight is All Hallows Eve, which will include family fun first and parties later on. If you did not have time to prepare, you don't have to forgo the costume. The rag-tag research team at the Daily Top 10 have found these quick and inexpensive last-minute costumes. Warning: some of these ideas may contain bad puns.
1. Mummy -- This one is so inexpensive. All you need is a few rolls of toilet paper. Of course if it rains, the costume can become quite a mess. You might want to bring extra toilet paper.
2. Buccaneer -- Wear any clothes you want, just attach a dollar bill to each ear. Got that?
3. Cliches -- For example, a tourist. Most of us already have clothes for some of these. Also, curlers, a facial mask and robe could make a frazzled housewife. Tousled hair and a cell phone could be a stock market investor.
4. Babe magnet -- An easy costume. Simply glue a number of Barbie dolls to your shirt. However, Barbie dolls are not cheap. Try thrift stores or the knock-offs sold at dollar stores.
5. Aircraft carrier -- So simple, it's deceiving. You need a model airplane. Carry it around.
6. Bag lady -- Does this one even need a description?
7. Mime -- Wear solid colors, specifically black pants with a white shirt. Suspenders and white face paint would help but are not necessary.
8. Cereal killer -- Yes, still more puns to come. This display can be carried or attached to a shirt. The costume involves nothing more than a slashed-open cereal box, some fake blood (ketchup works) and a knife. If you plan to drink, we recommend using a toy knife.
9. Socrates -- Or any classical Greek figure ... or Roman figure ... or Greco-Roman god or goddess ... or statue. All you need is a sheet and maybe some olive leaves. Toga!
10. Ceiling fan - Just paint "Go Ceilings!" on a shirt. OK, no more puns.


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We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners.
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All In The Family... My Various Hobbies...
Today's Miami Herald has an interesting article and basic recipe for mashed potatoes. I have never followed a recipe to make mashed potatoes, but I did get a couple of ideas from the article -- using russet potatoes and stirring in buttermilk.
Dennis would rather have plain boiled potatoes, but on holidays he is outvoted about whether the potatoes should be mashed.
I like to mash them with an old fashioned potato masher. The lumps don't bother me at all.
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For a cloud storage solution to stand out today, it needs to have something unique to it – something that no other cloud option can offer. MediaFire's Android app has found a pretty strong hook for itself by offering users 50GB of free space in its virtual hard drive in the sky.
The storage service MediaFire has been offering online file sharing solutions for some time, now. When it released its app for iOS, it made 50GB of space available to users in the same way it's doing with Android. Like it's iOS counterpart and the many cloud apps that came before it, MediaFire's Android app allows users to upload and download files at whim. The app also allows users to search and view files that are stored in the cloud. MediaFire's app isn't quite as feature rich as, say, Dropbox, but it has the distinct benefit of offering up a whole lot more space for zero cost to the user. It will likely make for a great option for people running out of local storage space.
It may be worth noting that MediaFire comes with a few limitations. An upload with a free account cannot be larger than 200MB (increased to 1GB with a $1.50 a month fee for the Personal plan). The service will also nudge you to move or interact with your files if they haven't been touched in over 300 days. These might be deal breakers for some and mild inconveniences for others. Proceed to download as you see fit. The MediaFire app for Android is available for free in the Google Play Store.


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CRESTVIEW � Daniel Richards has found a way to combine his love of running and his passion for raising awareness to find a cure for cancer.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This report is part of the News Bulletin's ongoing series on cancer-research fundraisers. The newspaper is proud to support Relay For Life Crestview, which will take place 6 p.m. April 25 at Shoal River Middle School.
CRESTVIEW � Daniel Richards has found a way to combine his love of running and his passion for raising awareness to find a cure for cancer.
"I'm calling it 55 days of inspiration," he says.
Since early December, the Davidson Middle School science teacher has run a mile or more each day to honor cancer survivors, those dealing with cancer and those who have died from it.
Richards honors each person by writing their first name across his face, he contemplates their journey as his feet hit the pavement, and he posts a photo diary on his Facebook page.
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"There is a story about everyone," he said. "I just get to go out every day and I get a chance to think about these people and what they have gone through."
Fighting the disease is personal for Richards, whose 6-year-old son, Caleb, was diagnosed with kidney cancer at 4 months old. The Riverside Elementary School first-grader now is cancer-free after receiving successful treatments.
Richards' runs began after he met Landon Cooper of "Miles 2 Give." Cooper, with two other runners, raise funds for sarcoma cancer research. This form of cancer develops in the connective tissue.
"It inspired me to do something more," Richards said. "I had a burden and a passion to do it."
The 55th and final day of his run coincides with the Davidson Dash Run for a Cure 5K / 10K on Feb. 1.
Although he might get sore from the frequent running, Richards said the fatigue is nothing to complain about.
"It's very small and minute compared to what these people have gone through," he said.
WHAT: Davidson Dash Run for a Cure 5K / 10K
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Feb.1
WHERE: Davidson Middle School, 6261 Old Bethel Road, Crestview
COST: Pre-registration entry for the 5K and 10K is $20; race-day registration costs $25. The kids' fun run is $10.
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Frost possible over the weekend
A cold wind and low clouds moved into the Westside Thursday, signaling the arrival of a very cold weather system that will bring a chance of showers later Thursday and into Friday and a chance of early morning frost for the weekend.
The 70-degree weather we saw earlier in the week is gone, at least for the time being, and the high Friday might not even reach 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday and Sunday, morning lows might be below freezing, turning the morning dew into frost.
There's even a slight chance of a thunderstorm on Friday.
The rain chances start late Thursday night with a 40 percent chance of showers after 10 p.m.
On Friday, the chance of will be at 50 percent.
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Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, & Tiffani Thiessen Filming White Collar Pictures
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Babies, Bomer, and a Cameo From True Blood's Joe Manganiello on the Set of White Collar
It was an action-packed afternoon on the set of White Collar in NYC today. True Blood's Joe Manganiello left his werewolf alter ego back in Bon Temps, LA, and yielded a gun for an intense looking shoot-out alongside series regular Tim Dekay. It's been an exciting few week for Joe with True Blood premiering its fourth season on Sunday and Joe's shirtless GQ spread. You can catch more of Joe this Summer on his HBO drama, but you'll have to wait until January to watch his White Collar episode. Matt Bomer managed to keep himself out of harms way while bullets were flying, though he did slip into a perfectly tailored suit for his own batch of scenes. Tiffani Thiessen had a special visitor on the set as well, taking a break with daughter Harper Smith who just turned 1 on June 15.


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As some of you might know I'm over my 1 GB of photo upload and so I can not upload more pictures on my blog. Luckily I already started with my own personal wordpress blog, so from now on all my updates will be there......WHERE?????
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vrijdag 27 juli 2012
The beast released
Fuerte is on, but not how it normally is. The single is just finished and tommorrow it is time to start with
the double.
Results are friggin shaking in the newest combinations. Young guns winning, new moves spinning!
Check out the nice clip of Josh Willmot of the single!
the double.
Results are friggin shaking in the newest combinations. Young guns winning, new moves spinning!
Check out the nice clip of Josh Willmot of the single!
maandag 23 juli 2012
Windless Fuerte
Since the event started the wind has been light to zero. Not much windsurfing action. We went to La Pared, a small town just on the other side and there we found the action. The water was packed with surfers.
Today the forecast is looking a bit better for the slalom, so hopefully they can start on day 4 of the PWA Fuerteventura.
Today the forecast is looking a bit better for the slalom, so hopefully they can start on day 4 of the PWA Fuerteventura.
zaterdag 21 juli 2012
maandag 16 juli 2012
Serious, but also not so serious! I'm preparing for the PWA Fuerte. At the moment I only had mobile internet so couldn't really update my blog. Thursday I will be leaving for my first PWA competition this year. Looking forward to the blasting nucleair fuerte winds and the amazing chop coming towards you from every single side. Nooo.. fuerte is pretty cool, especially different and hardcore. Make sure to check the live stream, the pictures or just join us at the parties!
zaterdag 30 juni 2012
The Crazies last days
I arrived back home, in the Netherlands. Still I have some pictures left I will post these days. All my stuff arrived and I'm ready to go to Fuerte in a few weeks. This time it is serious again, PWA!
Maui was sick last two weeks Nicky's brother was over so we spend our time being tourists again. Fun days on and out of the water!
Mahalo Maui crew for all the amazing experiences!!!!
Nicky now always tweaked! On the windsurfboards and jumping off rocks.
I believe I can fly. Well NOTTT.....hardest head first in to the water ever!
Where the hell am I?
donderdag 14 juni 2012
The North Shore
A two hour bus drive filled with some trailer park families, local fisherman and everybody else brought us to the world famous North shore. Two weeks ago we met a guy from the North shore and he invited us and lend us some surfboards. We were lucky to have some north swell and surf it, normally there is no north swell in summer.
Really nice day filled with crazy people, very nice people, BBQ and surf.
Nicky almost getting barreled.
dinsdag 12 juni 2012
The Big City
30 minutes flying time from Maui is the island of Oahu. Famous for the place called the North shore with its Banzai Pipeline break and Waikiki beach. Being on the quiet island of Maui forced us to go there and experience the crowdiness it supposed to have.
One thing, Honolulu is crowded with traffic. No traffic on Maui comes even close to Oahu. But the city is a real city. High rise, shops, art, big harbor and a lot of Japanese people.
To describe our four days short. It was sick!! The island catches all the swell. Sick south swell and nice surf at Waikiki, and even North swell at pipeline and Monster mush. The bays are beautiful and the cliffs are the steepes I ever saw. I'm going to make a small clip, mostly filmed out of the bus. Soon more!
The Team
North shore
vrijdag 8 juni 2012
Paul on a Mission
I'm starting to get super hooked on surfing. With south swell "Dumbs" is our favorite spot on Maui. If you're lucky it is not to growded. This day was sick. Nicky started of all by herself and when I went in there were just a few people out. Definately nothing like the Netherlands.
Still 3 weeks to go on the island. We're now on Oahu to check out the surf, the city and be a tourist! Yesterday night Waikiki was already looking really nice.
Pictures by: Nicky Lam
donderdag 7 juni 2012
Nicky on a mission
Some people are afraid of water and than there are others that underestimate water. Nicky is definately not one of those people where you would think she is afraid of water. Dropping in on every wave at dumbs, seeing the nice reef laying under you while you glide of the water slide. Sometimes nice rides, sometimes not so nice rides.
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Amber Alert issued for missing North Carolina toddler
Amber Alert issued for missing North Carolina toddler
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office issued an Amber Alert for 3-year-old Christina Grace Koonce.
Christina is about 3 feet tall and weighs 32 pounds. She has blond hair and hazel eyes, authorities said. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt with flowers, gray sweat pants and had bare feet.
Authorities suspect 55-year-old Troy Lee Koonce Jr. abducted the child. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds, officials said, and has blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown tank top, blue jeans and brown shoes.
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Grammy Award winner JJ Cale dies
Cale suffers heart attack at Calif. hospital
Grammy Award winner JJ Cale dies
Cale suffers heart attack at Calif. hospital
LA JOLLA, Calif. —
Influential musician JJ Cale, whose best-known songs became hits for Eric Clapton with "After Midnight" and Lynyrd Skynyrd with "Call Me the Breeze," has died. He was 74.
Cale's manager Mike Kappus has told The Associated Press that the architect of the Tulsa Sound died Friday of a heart attack at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, Calif.
The Oklahoma native cut a wide path through 1970s rock 'n' roll, influencing some of the most famous musicians at the time with songs that were laid back and mellow, yet imbued with a driving groove.
A former member of the Grand Ole Opry touring company, Cale never rose to the level of success of his admirers, but his fingerprints could be heard all over the genre in the 1970s, and his music remains influential.


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Well, radiation has been a funny thing. It has changed my perspective on a couple of deeply-held prejudices. Take tattoos. I always swore I'd never have a tattoo. But I'm coming out of radiation with not one but FOUR. OK, they are in places that never see the sun and the radiation techs use them to line me up in the laser grid so that I get blasted in the right place every time. So I'm not exactly the Illustrated Woman. Still, the tech who gave me my first tattoo swears it is a butterfly. I can't see it myself - really - I'll have to take his word for it.
And then there is the idea that modern science has done away with the old Frankenstein lab model. Every day, I climb onto a completely flat, completely rigid table which lifts me up through a laser grid somewhere near the ceiling into the mechanical embrace of this slowly spinnable robot armed with every kind and speed of lightning. Stacked all around the edges of the lab are weird impressions of life-sized body parts. Some pressed into distressed plastic molds. Others just suggested by Lucite curves: put your elbow here, grab this post and drape your neck over this roll. The creepiest ones are mesh busts that fit over the head like the Man in the Iron Mask.
Instead of crowing, "It's aliiiive!" every morning, the techs chirpily tell you to lie absolutely still. One day I had a cough, so I was sucking on a cough lozenge. My tech asked if I could stop moving so much. Not the coughing - the sucking. Catch 22! Luckily, they have a high-tech device to help prevent you from feeling like you're going to fall right off their little bench: the toe rubber band. I am not kidding! Before your head locks down into its mold, the techs have your toes tucked into this industrial strength rubber band. Actually, that's the most comfortable part of radiation.
I am happy to report that I have taken my last trip on that Frankensteinian elevator! I have had only minor blistering, which is already beginning to heal. The much-feared fatigue is just now rolling in. Sort of a delayed reaction. I have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, and trouble staying awake when I do. My physical therapist tells me that I should expect some relief on that front in about two weeks - maybe a month. Resuming my exercise regimen next week should help.
Meanwhile, our Lord and my children are making sure that I have plenty of reasons to get up in the morning. I am directing the dramatization of Mendelsohnn's Elijah at church next week. (Check it out here! ) Petra has been back and forth between here and Stockton, working with me on the libretto for her musical tribute to American servicemen and women, 21 Gun Salute. Chloe graduated from DU with great fanfare, and is moving to LA next week to pursue a post-graduate program out of Pepperdine University in film producing. Robert will soon finish his Eagle Scout rank, and is working on his lines (sometimes with me) for Petruccio in Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.
It's good to remember that when our capacity for enduring pain is expanded, so is our capacity for entering into joy.