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The full fury of winter
Last week brought the full fury of winter down on many parts of the country. Snow and cold do not only shut down our schools and slow down our cars. They sap our spirits. They drain our energy. Scientists call this condition seasonal affective disorder. We call it the winter blues. Here are few steps for dealing with it.
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Value Line has initiated coverage of ARM Holdings plc (ARMH) in its flagship product, the Value Line Investment Survey. ARM was formed in October, 1990 as a joint venture between Apple's (AAPL) U.K. division and another British company, Acorn Computers Limited. At the time, it operated under the name Advanced RISC Machines Holdings Limited. In 1998, the company reregistered as a public company under its current moniker and held its IPO on the London Stock Exchange. Its ADRs also began trading on the NASDAQ National Market in the United States. The principal offices are in Cambridge, England, and ARM employs about 2,400 individuals worldwide.
ARM Holdings designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security, and storage devices. It licenses and sells its technology and products to leading international electronics companies, which in turn manufacture, market, and sell microprocessors and related products. The company also offers high-performance and low-power physical library solutions on a variety of processes and provides the necessary development boards, software development toolkits, and software debug tools, which facilitate system design and rapid development of system solutions. Finally, to further support its offerings, ARM continues to grow its on-chip fabric IP, graphics IP, video IP and embedded software business units and also provides training and support services.
The majority of the company's revenues are generated by receiving an initial license fee and ongoing royalties each time its IP (intellectual property) is incorporated into a semiconductor chip. These royalties are generally based on a percentage of the revenues received by licensees on their sales of products using ARM's technologies. Accordingly, ARM could continue to receive royalties on its IP even after it stops licensing to new customers.
As a result of this business model, as well as the industry it competes in, its R&D function is extremely important to this company. To this end, ARM's engineers are involved in researching and developing new versions of microprocessor cores and physical IP technology, as well as related software and tools applications. The company is also involved in collaborative research with selected universities. While R&D costs as a percentage of sales have fallen from 2010 to 2012 (34% to 29%), the dollar amount has increased from £139.7 million to £166.3 million.
For its products, the company seeks partners with diverse geographic locations and a broad base of systems company relationships. ARM markets its architecture and technology directly to its semiconductor partners and other customers from its offices in Cambridge, Maidenhead, Sheffield and Blackburn in the United Kingdom and also from offices in Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, China, Israel, Slovenia, India, and in California, Texas, Massachusetts and Washington in the United States.
The markets for ARM's products are intensely competitive and are characterized by rapid technological change, which result in frequent product introductions, short product life cycles, and increased product capabilities typically representing significant price/performance improvements. Competition is based on a variety of factors including price, performance, product quality, software availability, marketing and distribution capability, customer support, name recognition, and financial strength. Further, given the way ARM generates most of its revenues, the company's competitive position is dependent on the success of its partners' sales. In addition, ARM's semiconductor customers do not license ARM technology exclusively, and several of them also design, develop, manufacture, and market microprocessors based on their own architectures or on other non-ARM architectures.
Subscribers interested in this technology provider are advised to consult Value Line's quarterly reports for ARM Holdings plc, as well as any supplemental reports and relevant articles as important news items arise.
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I've read 4.5 Nikayas and yet I haven't found explicit doctrine on Two Truths. Very often conventional teaching is taught without any mention that it is merely conventional and that these things don't ultimately exist.
It seems that the only the words such as "I, me, mine, self" are conventional which the Buddha uses but does not assume eternal and happy Atta. It also seems that what the Buddha meant above was that He doesn't cling too much to words."He words things by means of what is said in the world but without grasping at it (voharati aparāmasa''nti)."
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"Citta, these are the world's designations, the world's expressions, the world's ways of speaking, the world's descriptions, with which the Tathagata expresses himself but without grasping to them (voharati aparāmasa''nti)."
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In a Configuration Manager managed Intune environment (alsoknown as a "hybrid environment"), Microsoft Office mobileapplications for iOS and Android will be automatically created when thecustomer does one of the following:
- Upgrades from Configuration Manager current branch 1511 to any later current branch version
- Applies the Create Microsoft Office mobile apps for iOS and Android extension to Configuration Manager 2012 R2 SP1 or Configuration Manager 2012 SP2 as documented here https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2016/02/10/new-configmgr-extension-create-ms-office-mobile-apps-for-ios-and-android/
However, if these applications are deployed to a device andthe device is retired from Intune, the applications will be uninstalled. Thisdiffers from the behavior of manually-created applications, which persist ondevices even when the devices are retired.
The auto-created applications are:
- Microsoft Word (deployment types for Android and iOS)
- Microsoft Excel (deployment types for Android and iOS)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (deployment types for Android and iOS)
- Microsoft OneDrive (deployment types for Android and iOS)
- Microsoft OneNote (deployment type for iOS only)
- Microsoft Outlook (deployment types for Android and iOS)
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In connection with the offering, the Company has granted the underwriters an option for 30 days to purchase up to an additional 450,000 shares of its common stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to purchase legacy non-Agency residential mortgage-backed securities, or RMBS, non-Agency mortgage assets (including new issue non-Agency RMBS and mortgage loans, including prime jumbo residential whole loans), multi-family MBS and, to a lesser extent, Agency RMBS.
A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the
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All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements that the Company makes, or that are attributable to the Company, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to, and does not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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John M. Rowley is an author, speaker, and coach. With a true passion and talent for changing lives, he has earned the title "America's Lifestyle Strategist" by inspiring millions to become physically, mentally, and spiritually fit. John is widely recognized as a peak performance and fitness expert who routinely consults with celebrities, athletes, and business people alike, helping them to revitalize their bodies and ignite their passion, purpose, and drive for excellence. John has contributed to a variety of mainstrem media, including Fox News, SmartMoney, The Wall Street Journal, and Martha Stewart.
A native of New York, Rowley started out working as a janitor after his athletic career was cut short by a near fatal car accident. Naturally competitive and driven, John quickly became one of the youngest senior vice presidents in one of the toughest real estate markets in the world — Manhattan. After experiencing much success, John stretched his entrepreneurial wings by purchasing R&J Health Studio, the Brooklyn-based gym that gained international attention when it was featured in the movie Pumping Iron, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno.
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The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston has rejected the notion that Seabrook Station should be denied relicensing, in part, because wind power will soon supplant the need for nuclear power.
In 2010, the Seacoast Anti-Pollution League (SAPL), and others, asked the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the presentation of evidence concerning the viability of wind power that could one day provide substitute power, making Seabrook Station obsolete. In response, the NRC ruled — as it should have — that wind power technology does not appear commercially viable in the "relatively near term."
One only has to look at the growing resistance to wind power in New Hampshire to understand some of the problems facing the notion of commercial viability.
First, the New Hampshire Legislature may place a moratorium on wind power. Republican state Rep. Harold "Skip" Reilly is proposing to put a hold on any new projects because, as he told one newspaper, "It's time now to re-evaluate where we are going and come up with a comprehensive energy plan."
Reilly's effort is in response to complaints about proposed wind-power sites in the Newfound Lake/Mount Cardigan area of the state.
While it is may be true that wind power could eventually contribute significantly to the state's energy needs — serving 1 in 4 households by one estimate — the industry must battle those who want it everywhere except in their own backyard.
This is unfortunate given the heightened interest of late in the Granite State's clean wind potential.
Already, Iberdrola Renewables, a Spanish firm, has completed $120 million, 48-megawatt wind farm project in Groton, which includes 24 wind turbines. Meanwhile, EDP Renewables of Portugal, is proposing a wind farm in the same area that would sport 15-25 turbines. This project, however, has hit resistance over the height of the turbines and concerns that altering scenic views would harm the tourism industry.
Thankfully, such resistance was not enough to stop Lempster Mountain, which opened in 2008, and Granite Wind in Brookfield, which opened in 2011.
But the acceptability and suitability of wind power in New Hampshire's mountain regions is not the only potential roadblock to the commercial success of wind power.
Much of New Hampshire's power comes from the New England power grid which also serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. As a result, the future of wind power also depends on the needs of those states and the suitability of wind farms beyond the Granite State.
In Massachusetts, for example, it took the Cape Wind Project more than a decade to receive often-challenged approvals before its power could be marketed. We have little doubt if oceangoing wind farm proposals move north to New Hampshire there will also be opposition.
We would wholeheartedly like to support the notion that wind power will soon contribute significantly to the greening of New Hampshire and greater New England. But it is clear from efforts like that of Rep. Reilly and resistance from those with aesthetic concerns that wind power proponents have many more hurdles to overcome before any thought of cutting off Seabrook's contribution to the region's energy needs can be fruitfully discussed.
For these and other cogent reasons, the justices of the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals were correct in rejecting SAPL's effort to shut down Seabrook Station when its current license runs out.


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(Jan. 31, 2005) - Despite a late rally by the East Tennessee Lady Bucs basketball squad, College of Charleston proved too strong taking the 51-48 victory in tonight's Southern Conference match-up. ETSU falls to 8-12, 6-7 in SoCon play for the year, while the Cougars improve to 8-11, 5-8 in conference play. Point guard B.J. Banjo (
Both teams answered point for point through the majority of the first half with
In the first half of play, both teams managed four points in the paint while ETSU shot just 22 percent from the floor compared to the 37 percent of the Cougars. Banjo managed 10 points during the first half of play, while Talley went 3-5 from the floor with eight points in the first half to lead
The Lady Bucs began the second half nearing the Cougar lead at just 32-27 with 13 minutes remaining in the half. Mayes led the ETSU battle on both the offensive and defensive sides of the court with a steal and two made free throws to give the home team two much needed points as the Cougar lead stood at 34-28 with 11 minutes remaining in the contest. A made two pointer by freshman guard Kelly Turman (
For the game, ETSU shot 29 percent from the floor, however the struggle from beyond the arc, just 3-11 for the game, compared to the 4-8 three point shooting effort from the Cougar offense led to the Lady Bucs loss. Banjo was perfect from the charity stripe hitting all seven attempts, while the Bucs shot 11-12 from the line compared to the 7-11 effort from
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Series 1092
Division of Health Administrative records
Dates: 1946-1979.
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Scope and Content
Box 10 includes AG opinions 1957-1958, department program plans 1979, and state personnel info. 1974-1978.
Additional Forms
This series is available on microfilm.
Access Restrictions
Microfiche holdings require staff assistance due to fewer reference copies. Handle masters under supervision.
Preferred Citation
Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.
Processing Note
Microfiche processed by Rebekkah Shaw under the National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant to the Utah State Archives and Records Services for the Utah Microfiche Backlog Project (Grant No.: NAR10-RB-50086-10). July 2010 - December 2011
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WASHINGTON, March 28 (UPI) -- Nearly all of the meal choices offered to kids at U.S. top chain restaurants are of poor nutritional quality, a non-profit group says.
Margo G. Wootan, nutrition policy director at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, said 97 percent of the nearly 3,500 meal possibilities did not meet CSPI's nutrition criteria for children ages 4-8. Fried chicken fingers, burgers, French fries and sugary drinks continue to dominate the kids' meal landscape, Wootan said.
"One out of every three American children is overweight or obese, but it's as if the chain restaurant industry didn't get the memo," Wootan said. "Most chains seem stuck in a time warp, serving up the same old meals based on chicken nuggets, burgers, macaroni and cheese, fries and soda."
However, all eight of Subway restaurants' Fresh Fit for Kids meal combinations met CSPI's nutrition criteria. In addition, Subway was the only restaurant chain not offering sugary drinks with kid meals. Instead, children are offered low-fat milk or bottled water along with apple slice with all of its kid-sized subs.
To meet the CSPI's nutrition criteria, kids' meals must not exceed 430 calories, more than 35 percent of calories from fat, or more than 10 percent of calories from saturated plus trans fat. The meals that meet CSPI's criteria cannot have more than 35 percent added sugars by weight or more than 770 milligrams of sodium.
The meals should have at least a half a serving of fruit or vegetable, including an item that is 51 percent or more whole grain, or including specified levels of vitamins or fiber.
Some of the least healthy kids' meals included:
-- Applebee's Grilled Cheese on Sourdough with Fries and 2 Percent Chocolate Milk has 1,210 calories with 62 grams of total fat, or 46 percent of calories; 21 grams of saturated fat or 16 percent or calories; and 2,340 milligrams of sodium.
-- Chili's Pepperoni Pizza with Homestyle Fries and Soda has 1,010 calories, 45 grams of total fat, or 40 percent of calories; 18 grams of saturated fat, or 16 percent of calories, and about as much saturated fat as an adult should consume in an entire day; and 2,020 milligrams of sodium.
-- Denny's Jr. Cheeseburger and French Fries has 980 calories, 55 grams of total fat or 50 percent of calories; 20 grams of saturated fat or 18 percent of calories; and 1,110 mg of sodium.


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South Bend, Mishawaka 2012by Peter Horvath, '92 • September 18, 2012 Share:
Four Wabash men from the South Bend/Mishawaka area took part in Wabash Day by volunteering through REAL Services at a client site. The volunteers enjoyed a beautiful day outside cleaning gutters, washing windows, burning brush, trimming ground cover and trees, and staining the client's wheelchair ramp.
Peter Horvath, '92, Paul Tipps, '74, Peter Trybula, '77, and Chad Chester, '93, for the South Bend group's Wabash Day.


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Would you like to inspire youth and adults about the future of space?
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I'm not here to question the perpetual virginity of Mary, but simply to question the logic of a statement related to this reality. In the article it is said: "If Mary is not Ever-Virgin, then Christ did not become God Incarnate. If Christ became God Incarnate, then Mary is Ever-Virgin." I really don't see how this is logical. Mary very well could have chosen to have sex after the birth of the Lord and it would not have annulled the reality of the Incarnation. Deusveritasest 00:18, November 14, 2008 (UTC)
- A really good article on this topic is available on the Orthodox Christian Information Center webpage:
- Why is Mary Considered Ever-Virgin?
- If this article helps you to understand the 'Orthodox' thinking/logic perhaps you can help us to re-word the above sentence so that it makes more sence to people who do not believe what we know to be the Truth? Vasiliki


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Driver captured after ramming cop cruiser on I-95 in Westport
A Bridgeport man was arraigned Monday in Norwalk Superior Court after fleeing a motor vehicle accident Sunday on Interstate 95 in Westport where his car hit a State Police cruiser assisting a disabled vehicle.
A 2005 Toyota Camry driven by Theavy Luong, 31, struck the right front quarter panel of the cruiser at 9:55 p.m. on the southbound side of I-95 just north of Exit 17. The right front tire was torn from the cruiser and struck a tow truck driver in the leg, according to the report. The truck driver, who had been sent to the scene to help with the disabled vehicle, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with undisclosed leg and foot injuries.
"It was a pretty nasty crash," said Trooper Perry Wilson of Troop G in Bridgeport.
The State Police cruiser was spun counterclockwise and collided with the highway's median barrier, causing extensive damage to the front left quarter panel.
Luong, whose car was disabled by the accident, fled into nearby woods on foot. He was captured with the help of State Police K-9 units and transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of dog bites.
Luong was charged with fleeing the scene of an accident, evading arrest and other motor vehicle charges, according to police.


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Saturday is always awesome at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
It's the first day weekend ticket holders can make the scene, and attendance surges as fans and cosplayers hit the convention center for some of the most highly-anticipated panels on the 2014 program.
Marvel unleashes their latest in Hall H (will Benedict Cumberbatch take on the mantle of Doctor Strange?), George Miller returns with "Mad Max: Fury Road," "The Simpsons" celebrates 25 years, "Constantine" debuts, and cosplayers and costume fans can revel in creativity at the annual Masquerade showcase and competition.
Check back throughout the convention for updates on what's happening, the hot news and all the latest celebrity pics coming out of San Diego.
And don't forget to download the official NBC Comic-Con 2014 App to optimize your fan experience.
Here's what we're excited for on Saturday July 26:
"The Simpsons"
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of everybody's favorite denizens of Springfield with creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike Anderson, and director for life David Silverman. Find out what's next for Treehouse of Horror and Simpsorama, and get the scoop on the highly-anticipated Simpson's app due later this year. 10:45 a.m. Ballroom 20
DC Comics-Batman 75 Too Tough Trivia: Riddle Me This!
Think you know everything there is to know about the Caped Crusader? Is your breadth of Dark Knight knowledge great than your fellow Batman fans? In this 75th anniversary year of the cowled detective, test your memory and understanding of Gotham in this Batman-themed trivia panel. You may even win some exclusive prizes. 10:00 a.m. Room 6DE
Warner Bros. Pictures
The studio that brought Batman to the big screen returns to Comic-Con with a special panel showcasing three upcoming movies: "Jupiter Ascending" is the first original science fiction film from filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski since their game-changing "Matrix" trilogy and stars Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis; "Mad Max: Fury Road" returns director George Miller to the post-apocalyptic universe he created three decades ago with Mel Gibson, except this new take on the legend stars Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Zoe Kravitz, Riley Keough, Hugh Keays-Byrne, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; "The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies" sees director Peter Jackson return to J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle Earth for the finale of Bilbo Baggins' quest to thwart the dragon Smaug and return the dwarfs to Lonely Mountain, with a cast comprised of Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly and Cate Blanchett. 10:00 a.m. Hall H
Legendary Pictures
Legendary Pictures presents a panel featuring their upcoming slate of highly anticipated films, including the highly-anticipated "Warcraft," based on the World of Warcraft video games, starring Ben Foster, Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Toby Kebbell, Rob Kazinsky, Dominic Cooper, Daniel Wu and Clancy Brown. 12:25 p.m. Hall H
Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Jaime Murray and the rest of the cast of Syfy's groundbreaking multi-platform series will be on hand to discuss the show's biggest moments and tease what's next. 1:00 p.m. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
"The Blacklist"
James Spader ("The Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Boston Legal") hits San Diego with executive producers Jon Bokenkamp ("The Call") and John Eisendrath ("Alias") to discuss the first season of the hit NBC series and the future of Raymond "Red" Reddington. "The Blacklist" returns September 22 at 10:00 p.m. following "The Voice." 1.45 p.m. Room 6A
Frank Miller's "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For"
Check out exclusive footage from the highly-anticipated sequel to "Sin City" from graphic novel legend Frank Miller starring Eva Green, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jessica Alba, Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson and Lady Gaga. Co-directors Miller and Robert Rodriguez and special guest cast-members will take the audience into the "Sin City" world with a sneak peek and Q & A session. 2:50 p.m. Hall H
"Grimm" Season 4
"Grimmsters" will flock to this panel and Q & A session featuring "Grimm" stars David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Bitsie Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell, Reggie Lee, Sasha Roiz, Bree Turner and Claire Coffee. Wesen watchers can discuss the season finale and grill the cast on what's to come when "Grimm" returns to NBC on October 24. 3:00 p.m. Ballroom 20
DC Entertainment: Batman 75th Anniversary
Perhaps the greatest superhero ever created, Batman has dominated pop culture for more than seven decades, and to celebrate. DC takes a look back at the Caped Crusader's rich history and previews what the future holds for the great detective. Batman legends Kevin Conroy, Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Ralph Garman, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee and Peter Girardi will be on hand, as well as surprise special guests. 4:00 p.m. Room 6BCF
"True Blood" Panel and Q&A
HBO "True Blood" will celebrate its 10-episode seventh and final season at Comic-Con with a bittersweet goodbye panel moderated by Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly. There's been no official word yet whether stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsgård will be present, but to make a bad vampire pun, there's a bloody good chance! 5:00 p.m. Ballroom 20
"Constantine" Pilot Screening and Q&A
John Constantine is a man waging war against the forces of darkness — from both within himself and the outside world — in the new series "Constantine" coming to NBC. A working-class con man and occult expert, he's voluntarily checked himself into an asylum and sworn off investigating matters of the supernatural after a tragic accident. But when a cryptic message arrives, he is called out to resume his old life and battle the gathering forces of darkness. Based on characters published by DC Entertainment ("Hellblazer"), the series stars Matt Ryan ("Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior"), Harold Perrineau ("Lost") and Charles Halford ("True Detective"). "Constantine" will premiere on NBC at 10/9C on October 24. 5:15 p.m. Room 6BCF.
Marvel Studios
One of the hottest tickets during San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige and special guests will pull back the curtain on an inside look at the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Will fans be lucky enough to see a sneak peek of "Avengers: Age of Ultron," the sequel to the blockbuster "Avengers"? And will Benedict Cumberbatch ("Sherlock") make a Comic-Con surprise appearance reveal that rumors of him being cast as Marvel sorcerer Doctor Strange are in fact true? Cumberbatch was at Comic-Con on Thursday to promote "The Penguins of Madagascar," and told E! News he would indeed be back at the convention center on Saturday. 5:30 p.m. Hall H
HBO Presents the Comic-Con International 2014 Masquerade
2014 marks the 40th Comic-Con Masquerade, and Ballroom 20 becomes cosplay central. Attendees will strut their fabulous original and re-created costumes in front of a panel of guest judges. Awards will be handed out in front of an audience of more than 4,000 for Best In Show, Judges' Choice, Best Re-Creation, Best Original Design, Best Workmanship, Best Presentation, Most Beautiful and Best Young Fan.
Doors will open for audience seating at 7:45 p.m., but the line will start much earlier. Tickets for seating will be given out free to those lining up near Ballroom 20 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, with overflow seating available in Rooms 5AB, 6A and in the Sails Pavilion (tickets not required). 8:30 p.m. Ballroom 20.


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The Miami Marlins' decision to trade 3B Hanley Ramirez to the LA Dodgers was met with much criticism from its fan base, but his own teammates seem less than upset about his removal from the team.
The Miami Herald asked a number of Marlins for their feelings about the trade, and more than a few seemed happy to see Ramirez gone. Indeed, only Jose Reyes and Emilio Bonifacio (Ramirez' best friends on the team) expressed more than mild disappointment.
"There were a lot of smiles" when Ramirez was traded, according to one player who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity. "They created a monster from a very good baseball player — gave him so much slack to do whatever the [expletive] he wanted because he was performing."
What bugged this player the most was Ramirez' decline in production in the three seasons since he won the 2009 NL batting title. "You can push some things aside when you're hitting .340 with 40 home runs," he said. "But when you're not playing and you're trying to be that same [jerk], it starts rubbing people the wrong way."
Good luck trying to figure out which player said that. Ramirez had been called out by teammates a number of times during his seven years on the team, including well-publicized dust-ups with Dan Uggla, Wes Helms, and Logan Morrison.
Morrison tried his best not to trash Ramirez too much, but his feelings about his former teammate were pretty clear. "It would be good to have Hanley Ramirez hitting .342 like he did in 2009 still here," he said. "But other than that, that's all I'm going to say about that."
Other players simply declined to comment, with one telling the Herald, "I don't want to lie." Yikes.
Reyes was the only player who expressed genuine regret. "It's sad to see Hanley go to another team," he said. "We built a great relationship. I feel he was one of my brothers here on the team." Catcher John Buck also took the high road, saying "It wasn't Hanley's fault — the lack of him being a vocal leader or a cool guy to some guys in here — that we are losing."
"It's ridiculous to put it on him," he added. "It's on all of us."
Perhaps most damning was when one player said to the Herald that Ramirez' behavior "pulled Reyes down with him." Both have struggled in 2012, with Reyes hitting .273 - his worst season since 2005.
However, manager Ozzie Guillen did not find fault with Ramirez' antics, practically calling him a choir boy. "Hanley Ramirez had a great attitude with bad performance for me," he told the Sun Sentinel on Wednesday.
"I wish he had a bad attitude and produced. I would take that."


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- The GroundOverlay seems to not be reprojecting correctly the Sprite I generate and in the very north and south everything is not correctly overlayed.
- The resolution of the Heat Map is a little bit poor, bu actually represent the quality of the data we have. Some interpolation could be done to make it look nicer.
- The colours of the Heat Map do not fit well with the actual Google Maps layers. When there is small data then you can not see it almost.
Friday, August 8, 2008
GBIF data heat maps - Heat maps over Google Maps for Flash
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What you have done looks really well. Would you be able to give some more details as I'd love to replicate it for something I'm working on
- August 23, 2008 at 3:26 AM
- Javier de la Torre said...
Im working right now in a more sophisticated version that will work on different zoom levels. It will also allow display of grids at different resolutions all client side. If you dont mind to wait a bit more I will publish soon a more complete app with source view enabled. If you are in a hurry you can mail me an i will send you the code of this example (jatorre [at] gmail.com)
- August 25, 2008 at 1:07 AM
- scott kimler said...
Javier - This is a wonderful way to display distribution data! I have an observation and a question:
1) Nothing appears on the heatmap for a couple species in our area (e.g., Erythronium oregonum and Trillium ovatum). I'm assuming that there are not enough data to effectively generate a heat cloud? (If so, would it be possible to have the overlay show point distributions in such instances?)
2) I'm trying to find the code/technique for embedding a dynamically generated Google map with an overlay of a species distribution (like the Google satellite map on this page)
Your work, help and efforts are greatly appreciated.
- March 24, 2009 at 9:48 PM
- Javier de la Torre said...
Hi Scott,
Glad you like it.
1) The reason why you dont see anything on your area is probably because GBIF does not have data for it at the moment. But this tool is using a pretty old cache of the GBIF data so there might be new data now. In any case I agree that the tool should also overlay actual points so that people can actually see from what data the cloud is being generated. We are working on it, see next point.
2) First of all the map you show, and the heat map on this post is not actual distribution data, but just what i called primary data from GBIF. Primary data is just disperate points on where a species had been observed, but that does not imply that this is the actual distribution or range of this species. I think GBIF, and all biodiversity projects, are having some problems explaining the difference.
We are on the process of starting a new project call biodiversity atlas where we would try to work on species ditributions based from primary data and other sources together. The project will create widgets to easily embed this information in other pages. There is not much i can show right now but all i can say is that we are working on it.
Expect widgets like this one:
Keep tune on the blog as more and more on this topic will be presented soon.
- March 26, 2009 at 11:06 AM
- stk said...
Javier - Interesting link. Gave me several immdiate thoughts:
1) The reason I became interested at all is that I wanted to add an observation point for Trillium ovatum (had one in our 5-acre "yard", until a deer ate it), but reading the GBIF data-provider details made me realize that it's not really geared toward "the public". (Was going to blog about our Trillium and wanted to post an interactive distribution/observation map with the article).
2) I noticed that the number of observations for this species (in GBIF) are disappointingly few.
3) Adding observation data by "the public" opens up "data quality" issues. Still, I see a need for a data repository that makes adding observations a tad easier.
4) Would see value in overlaying a colored polygon of "known distribution area" on TOP of observed data (toggle, color & transparency controls)
5) Another component to consider: "observation time". Species distribution changes, either shrinking, migrating, appearing or (sadly) disappearing. Tracking observations over time may prove useful.
6) Every map should include a link to "more information" about the species being mapped + an on-map title of the species (+common name?). I had no idea what was being mapped on the map you linked. It took an internet search to realize it showed observations for the House Sparrow (Guess I don't know my taxon_id numbers very well!) ;)
This is all really cool stuff and I'll be eagerly staying tuned in!
- March 26, 2009 at 5:25 PM
- Javier de la Torre said...
It is cool you bring this topic. What you are asking for is a way for general public to contribute with their nature observations into a common biodiversity/species distribution project. I could not agree more.
In fact I am part of a new project that will eventually appear called specieslog. The idea there is to allow contributions like yours to global knowledge. But we are really in very early stages on this so I can not talk much about it yet :(
Regarding the inclusion the scientific name you are totally right! But the link I sent you is a widget that is embeded in a taxon page, and of course there you will see the name of the taxon + lot of more information.
Finally about observation time... this would be so cool... there are some problems with it although... most of the data do not include this info unfortunately. Then managing this temporal aspect really makes the processing muuuuuch more complicate :( So much that I desisted for the moment. But if you want to see a tool that is doing it right and that I like a lot check www.spatialkey.com
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Monnica Garcia says she lucked out.
After she became pregnant, she hopped on the waiting list for UNM's Children's Campus for Early Care and Education while she was still in high school. A year and a half later, her son's name was called. Garcia enrolled him at the daycare center just in time to start taking classes at UNM in 2002.
There are more than 500 names on the waiting list for Children's Campus, which serves about 230 youngsters. Students with toddlers and newborns must wait up to two and a half years for their children to get into the program. The list for older children isn't as daunting, but school-age youths still have to wait about a semester before being admitted. "There's a substantial need that both undergraduate and graduate students have for these services," Garcia says. "That need is growing."
It costs $50 per year to keep your child on the waiting list. Children's Campus is used by students, faculty and staff at UNM. There are also limited services available for those unaffiliated with the university, but everyone must get in line.
Many students are unable to tolerate the delay. Marcos Chavez says he couldn't afford to sit on his hands hoping for a slot to open. "I was attracted to the program because they're one of the highest-quality providers," Chavez says. "But I had to meet my own needs, so I went to another provider."
"It's frustrating because I want to be able to help everybody."
Elena Aguirre, director of Children's Campus
Bonnie Sheehan, counselor at New Futures High School, says students with children face a special set of obstacles. "Once you have a child, your priorities change," Sheehan says. "If you have a sick child, sometimes you have to stay out of school for a few days to take care of them. That's very challenging."
Garcia says the Children's Campus is especially attractive because teachers get help from students learning about education or early childhood development. "My son loved the students," Garcia says. "They're younger and cooler, and he interacted well with them."
The location of the Children's Campus, which is on University between Lomas and Indian School, also plays a part in students' desire to get their youngsters enrolled. Garcia says she wouldn't have been able to take certain early morning classes if she couldn't have dropped her child off nearby. Without that convenience, Garcia says it would have taken longer to graduate and move on to law school. "I parked my car, I dropped him off, and then I'd walk and catch the bus to class," Garcia says. "That was really helpful."
Elena Aguirre, director of Children's Campus, says many of the program's parents finish their bachelor's degrees and go on to graduate school. Part of the the decision to further their higher education, according to Aguirre, is the Children's Campus. "Once they're in the program, they'll continue on to their master's so that they don't have that break in care," Aguirre says. "They don't have to find another placement for their children."
Aguirre says speaking with parents who have given up waiting for a spot in her program is trying. "It's frustrating because I want to be able to help everybody," Aguirre says. "I think the program we have should be available to any family."
"Now we're back to square one."
Lissa Knudsen, vice chair of the Graduate and Professional Student Association
Lissa Knudsen, vice chair of the Graduate and Professional Student Association, says students shouldn't have to look elsewhere for child care. In 2006, the association passed a resolution calling for more accessible, affordable child care for student-parents. Last year, UNM's Student Affairs Department shelled out $150,000 to fund a design for a Children's Campus expansion.
The cost of increasing the size of the child care facility is estimated at $6 million. Under the design, another 230 or so youths could be accommodated. That's not enough to fully satisfy the demand, but it would erase a substantial block of names from the 500-plus waiting list. "The question now is: Where will those six million dollars come from?" Knudsen asks.
The funds for the expansion were almost included in the federal stimulus bill passed in February. But the money got chiseled out of the legislation before it was signed. "We had a close call," Knudsen says. "Now we're back to square one."
The Children, Youth and Families Department offers child care subsidies to undergraduate students, but the Graduate and Professional Student Association wants to see those benefits extended to grad students.
A Senate Joint Memorial was introduced Tuesday, March 3, to create a task force that would look at ways to fund the expansion. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Linda Lopez, would have to pass both the state House and Senate. The memorial is like a bill, except for two key differences: It doesn't have to be signed by Gov. Bill Richardson and, if it passes, it's still not a law. That means there's nothing legally requiring the Legislature to create a task force. Even though it lacks regulatory teeth, Knudson says she hopes lawmakers will follow the memorial anyway, provided it gets their approval.


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Zee Deveel Master Wednesday 14/04/2010, 10:39
This is a thread where people can list their top five favorite clans(leaders not included). If you want you can give a description of why u like them.
1. La Junta - great damage and high power (also their half of my first deck so im a bit biased)
2. Gheist - great bonus and great theme
3. Skeelz - bonus makes them (and their abilities) almost impossible to stop
4. Ulu Watu - awesome bonus that makes them almost impossible to beat.
5. Jungo - cause its bonus messes with my style (almost as much as Montana's does but not enough to make me hate it)
I don't know much of all the clans so pls forgive my list if its a bit nubish .
0 Xavi Imperator Wise Men Distracted Thursday 15/04/2010, 02:34
1. La Junta - Emeth. My favorite card. He dominates in mono decks. The rest of the clan has a nice variety of abilities in addition to high damage, which makes easy 2hko's
2. All Stars - Overpowered in ELO. Even when 2 of the staples are banned, you can make a solid half deck with them. This week sucks with 3 banned though...
3. Sakrohm - Fun, powerful, nice bonus, etc...
4. Junkz - Same as Sakrohm
5. GHEIST - Great cards, nice in ELO
Viseman Titan Organized Konfusion Thursday 15/04/2010, 03:28
1. RESCUE first clan i actually played ( just when they were released to) i just grew to love them. Especially when Glosh came out ( love Glosh because of how cool he looks) under big reason for me liking them is because the are orientated around being played as a mono clan, and i find that awesome.
2 SENTINEL Police officers are awesome, especially since im trying to become one in RL , and playing them in UR always is fun Copper, Rick, Dayton some of my fav Cops
3 PIRANAS Pirates are a cool idea to have, and BloodH is FTW
3M Andrei 3x Senior Urban United Thursday 15/04/2010, 15:34
1 Sakrohm
2. Pussycats
4. Sentinels
5. Piranas
AbigailWyatt Mediator Wise Men Distracted Thursday 15/04/2010, 16:10
1. Roots: They're just so COOL! And Armand's there too!
2. Junkz: Because they're the music lovers of Clint City
3. Freakz: I thought the circus would be scary but there's some really colourful characters here.
4. Fang Pi Clang: Damage +2 bonus can prove useful with hard hitters with low damage.
5. All Stars: I never liked PE but with bish cards like Dan, they're a favourite of mine.
SadisticCynic Hero Thursday 15/04/2010, 17:08
What's the point of this again?
spamg88-LoA Veteran Thursday 15/04/2010, 23:09
For players to display their amazing clan spirit?
Zee Deveel Master Friday 16/04/2010, 00:57
I'm kinda glad u asked. I'm pretty new to the game and I wanna see which clans are best to build decks with. It would also help new players like me that wanna know the same thing.
My favorite top 5?
Freaks: I don't think this comes as a surprise to many.
I'm fascinated by poison, so naturally, the poison bonus really draws me to their clan. The theme of the clan doesn't appease me much; I think appearance if very important, so clowns and circus freaks aren't really my cup of tea, but the poison greatly makes up for it.
On top of that, Freaks never get any love. Someone has to spread the love.
Fang Pi Clang
By chance, I got my hands on an Elya Cr and a Kerozinn Cr (although I would have bought one on my own). After using them for a while I fell in love. Soon after, I bought a Marlysa Cr and Fang Pi Clang just grew up the chart to one of my favorite clans. Their damage is outstanding and with the Cr's they really become a clan worth using often.
Honest to goodness, after that I'll be grabbing at straws; I only have two favorite clans.
TNTgoBoom Titan URBAN MADNESS Friday 16/04/2010, 03:52
1. All Star- deadly clan, fun to assult Newbies with
2. Freaks- good clan to think up stratagies, and move with the game
3. Roots- a lot of high powered cards and SOA
4. Sentinel- a lot of attack, and cool lookin card
5. Skeelz- fun to use knowing your cards are close to unstopable
1.Roots-the clan i use the most until now
2.uppers-i also use them in elo and get fast pts
3.sakrohm-i haven't use them yet.. i love them for their power and abilities
4.nightmare-i love them because or azgroth & oshitsune(my favorite cards)
5.ulu watu- i love them specially lulabee..lol


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Saturday, February 9, 2013
10 Things You Should Know About Chai
1. Chai is the Indian word for "tea". In India "chai" simply means tea. But in the West it refers specifically to spiced Indian-style tea - that is, tea with traditional Indian spices and milk. This is also referred to as Masala Chai, which is more popular in India than coffee. The popularity of chai tea is spreading rapidly to the rest of the world, and has taken on some changes. In America, a sweeter, creamier variation known as a "chai latte" is often served as chai. 2. Tea is good for you! There is also a growing body of evidence showing that the tea in chai has numerous health benefits. Tea polyphenols have been linked in research to increased attention and focus (Theanine), cardiovascular health, protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and even may have the potential to alter cancer genetics. Additionally, the spices in Chai Tea have various health benefits, and have been used for thousands of years. For details, see PRnewswire and Teausa.org. 3. How much caffeine is in chai, and does it affect one differently than coffee? A typical cup of chai tea prepared as directed contains approximately 40mg of caffeine (4 oz of black tea) compared to roughly 120mg in an average cup of coffee. However, the caffeine in tea seems to work differently due to the interaction with a component of tea known as tannin, which has a calming effect on the nervous system. This causes the caffeine to be absorbed much more slowly, avoiding the caffeine "shock" and inducing a calm, relaxed yet focused state characteristic of alpha brain wave patterns. Because chai doesn't have the caffeine "shock" of coffee, you can enjoy a few extra cups. Many people find they can even have it in the evening without disturbing sleep. (If you are highly sensitive to caffeine, however, try Rooibos Chai as it is naturally caffeine free.) For a full listing of the reputed benefits of the various spices in chai, please see Chai Benefits. 4. Many people actually prefer the taste of chai over coffee. Here at www.Chai-Direct.com we agree! Chai is mentally clarifying and energizing yet calming at the same time. So chai gives you a subtle "pick me up" without nervousness, jitters. And unlike standard tea, chai tea has substantially more body and flavor so it is an ideal coffee substitute. Also, unlike standard teas, chai tea tends to be stronger and bolder, enhanced by the spices. So it is a natural coffee substitute. Try chai for a week. We think you will like it! For more about chai vs. coffee, see this Chai as a Coffee Substitue. 5. Chai tea is better for the environment. Water is perhaps our most precious resource, and becoming more so each day. It is estimated that over 1100 cups of water are required to produce a single cup of coffee. On the other hand, only about 1/10th of that amount of water is needed to produce a cup of tea. Read more about chai tea's positive environmental impact. 6. Chai is typically made with black tea, but also available with green tea, Rooibos (or red tea) and yerba mate. Green tea has less caffeine than black tea, and larger amounts of EGCg, a powerful anti-oxidant. It was first assumed that green tea had higher health benefits, but new research is finding that the theaflavins and thearubigens of black tea actually carry similar health benefits. Rooibos is a caffeine-free variety of tea sought for its additional health benefits. It is widely believed that it is the synergistic combination of tea and spices that make chai such a beneficial and healthy drink. Yerba mate is another tea variation sought for it's additional health benefits, but it also carries a stronger, slightly bitter taste. 7. Commercial chai is available as a concentrate, powder mix, or in bulk loose leaf tea form. Which is best? That depends on you. Concentrates are brewed under ideal conditions and pressures, so they often tend to taste a bit stronger, bolder and/or spicier. 8. Dry mixes can be even more convenient, however. Bulk tea and bags must be brewed and sweetener added, so the process takes more time, but many still prefer this. Many of the chai products available from Chai-Direct.com are Fair Trade Certified. This means the products are grown, harvested and purchased according to the rules of the Fair Trade organizations. We want you to help you make an informed decision about all aspects of the products you buy. For more information, please see Fair Trade Chai. 9. Many of the chai products available from Chai-Direct.com are USDA Organic. This means it is grown without chemical pesticides, fertilizers or sludge, and it is not genetically modified. For more information, see USDA Organic Chai. 10.Chai Direct offers the complete line of Yogic Tea medicinals. These are specially-blended chai formulas include specific medicinal herbs which support various body systems. If you are interested in herbal nutrition, this is a great-tasting way to get it! For more delicious chai tea info just click on any of the Chai-Direct banners to your right;)
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Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Battle Dragon Bag Review
Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Battle Dragon Bag Introduction:
Although LAN parties don't seem to be as big a thing as they used to be, that doesn't mean people don't still game on the go. Even just taking your rig to a friend's house or dorm room requires a little effort and planning to be sure you remember everything – let alone figuring out how to get everything over there in one piece. Well, it turns out you aren't alone; Thermaltake has come up with the perfect bag just for this problem, the Tt eSPORTS Battle Dragon Bag. This bag is literally defined as "Large-sized gaming bag capable of carrying almost anything". I'm ready to take on the challenge to see exactly how much I can actually pack into this bag; I am hoping to fit just about everything, but the kitchen sink.
The shipping box seems surprisingly large for it being a bag, but when opened up it's no longer a surprise; the bag is the same size. Although the shipper could save a buck or two rolling this up somehow – it just doesn't seem worth the effort. No packing pictures this time though, as it's a bag! There's nothing special – if you were going to be buying this at the store, it'd be sitting/hanging there in front of you to look at and play with. So let's move forward with the actual product pictures – as I'm dying to see just how much will fit in this monstrosity of a bag.
Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Battle Dragon Bag Closer Look:
First glance at the Tt eSPORTS Battle Dragon Bag just screams "wow, that's big" – and yes, that is what she said. As you won't have much for scale in the picture until the last few shots, the dimensions bring this bag in at 13.7 inches wide by 22.5 inches tall and a whole 9.8 inches of thickness. Now, go measure your backpack and get the real shock factor there. This bag is BIG. The front of the bag sports the red Battle Dragon logo on the lower, larger, zipper pocket. I will mention here that this is a two-for-one pocket – the whole pouch opens up (shown ahead) as well as the little pocket on the front. It provides a nice small, yet still large pocket, to store miscellaneous cables, ear buds, and what have you. The top pouch is just as deep of a pocket and zips up tight. An additional handle is on the front making it easy to grab the bag from the floor or perhaps out of an overhead bin on the plane. The back is pretty plain in black and has nothing odd to hit up against your hip, and seems padded enough even with whatever items you manage to pack in this bag. It shouldn't be hard to carry. I will skip ahead and spoil things for you, just to say that this back panel has a neat trick hidden up its sleeve to provide you with perhaps a better carry method. Keep reading!
The top, or side of the bag – depending on how you want to view it from these images – features a bright red zipper that grants you access to the glorious insides of this bag (we will get there, I promise!). A nice strap to carry the bag messenger-style is clipped on to the side of the bag with its own extra padded support for your shoulder. The clip swivels nicely and doesn't seem to bind up, making it easy to swing this over the shoulder. The clip also has a metal mouth, which will hopefully prevent the clip from breaking and dropping your bag to the floor. Overall it's a pretty nice looking bag that is simple enough and doesn't quite scream out "GAMER" too loud…except to those of us that recognize that red Battle Dragon or the Tt eSPORTS branding.
Looking at the bag from this angle, you are probably starting to figure out exactly why the logos on the bag are easy to read from this perspective, as well as what is going on here. Flipping the bag back over again you might notice the two zippers dangling from the "bottom" of the bag. Gee, I wonder what is back here?
Unzipping, your probable guess is confirmed: backpack arms! Yep, it turns out you can carry this bag on your back just like a backpack, in case you are like me and don't like boob-smasher messenger bags (though I realize, the majority of readers probably don't have the "boob" problem – though some of you boys do have quite the pair). The straps unpack neatly as the cover unzips to the top of the bag. You are left with impressively adjustable backpack straps and dual sets of clips for the upper and lower regions to keep things securely attached to your body. It's about the same as any typical backpack setup currently on the market, with easy to adjust straps that feel rather sturdy. The plastic buckles/clips feel rather sturdy as well and seem like they shall hold up for quite some time – though only time will tell.
You can now guess why there is a little swatch of Velcro at the top of the bag. The back flap rolls up neatly to attach up here where the other half of the Velcro match. I thought with it being Velcro it wasn't going to hold very well, but it turns out that it holds surprisingly tight and takes a bit of effort to pull apart. Overall this is quite a simple solution to having both a backpack and messenger style bag all in one; you get to really choose how you want to carry things.
So indeed it is also a backpack bag; and from the back, it looks just like any other backpack really. When you are done with it being a backpack, it is just as simple to "put it away" as it was to make it one in the first place. Simply undo the Velcro and roll the flap back down. The two zippers close up the sides and meet back at the bottom (or wherever you decide you want them to be). Now you are back to never knowing it was (or could be) a backpack.


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My Dos & Don'ts, by Gabrielle Union
A few Valentine's rules about love (and life) from the star of BET's addictive new show Being Mary Jane. As told to Laurie Sandell.
If you were to grade yourself on your relationships, how would you do? Gabrielle Union, 41, who plays a hotshot news anchor looking for Mr. Right on BET's new series Being Mary Jane, says she'd give herself an S for "satisfactory." "I'm divorced!" she exclaims. "So I can't exactly give myself an O for 'outstanding.'" But she has gathered a whole lot of wisdom from her failed marriage, kick-ass girlfriends, and long-time romance with Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade. Here, she spills her rules for a happy love life:
DO forget your "type." It worked for me. When I met Dwyane, his "résumé" looked like crap: athlete, going through a divorce, nine years younger than me. None of that screamed, "Let's have a lasting relationship." Then, after I had a heart-crushing breakup with yet another immature jerk, I thought, it can't be any worse if I date a fetus. Let's just see what happens. Turned out he'd been on his own since he was 15. He had wisdom that comes with facing an insane amount of adversity. He's sweet, funny, honest about his shortcomings. When I put my preconceived notions to the side, I found someone cool.
DON'T put up with a friend-versus-boyfriend tug-of-war. Some friends act possessive and say, "You're not spending enough time with me." Huh? Remember when we made our vision boards and the dude was in the middle? You're supposed to be happy for me. Thankfully, my girls are like, "High-five!" And D likes to be around them too. If there's weirdness, either something's wrong with the friends—or the boy. Investigate. And sift accordingly.
DO show him your feelings. Daily. Dwyane generally gets up before I do to go to the gym, and he's never left without kissing me and telling me he loves me. As for me, I am complimentary to the point where I am almost a little Chester the Molester-y. I think he's so delicious. Watching him get out of the shower never gets old. Never. It's not like he ever wonders what I'm thinking, but usually he's thinking, She needs a cold shower!
DON'T write off an ex (or get back together) without really thinking it through. When you're debating whether to go backward or forward, you have to look at the original issue. [When Dwyane and I broke up briefly in 2013], it was because of distance and scheduling. I finished filming the show, then I flew to Vegas right away to start shooting Think Like a Man Too. I couldn't take time off, and I missed some quality togetherness we desperately needed. Over the summer, I reassessed priorities. I'd always wanted an awesome career with back-to-back projects, but I realized I wasn't willing to sacrifice my relationship for it. Moving forward, I decided my work schedule has to make sense for our family. Bottom line: If an issue's a deal breaker, it's a deal breaker. If your relationship isn't something you're willing to give up and you can compromise, do so.
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DO let your partner off the hook. I play Words With Friends at night, and often I'll fall asleep before I've had a chance to say good night. In the morning Dwyane will say, "If you're falling asleep, say good night. I don't like how it makes me feel when you don't." Then he's like: "But we're not going to make this a 'thing.'" He lets me off the hook, and I do the same: Is it annoying that he refuses to put the cap back on the toothpaste? Yes. But at the end of the day, I just screw it back on myself. It's a give-and-take.
DON'T rush into marriage out of fear of dying alone. I got married at 28 because my friends were getting married, starting to have kids—and, in my mind, 26, 27 was old. I thought, I'd better jump on this because soon I'll be 30 and an old maid. And I chose wrong. You can't go by what your friends are doing or your family is influencing you to do. Think about this: Worst-case scenario, do you want to give this fool half of your money? As the person who had to write the check at the end of my marriage, had I thought about that, I'd have put more time into choosing the right person. And, yes, the wait can be scary—that feeling of "Am I always going to be watching TV alone, cooking for one; is my best friend my only real soulmate?" But the right person is worth the wait.
DO indulge your inner freak. Sometimes my girlfriends will mention sexting or certain positions as something they'd do only with a guy on spring break. They'll say, "You don't do that with someone you love." And I'll say, "That's who you're supposed to do it with." If I can do this awesome, amazing thing with some dude I met at a bar, why wouldn't I be able to do it with the person I love? If you're into it and he's into it and it's legal enough that the police aren't going be involved—then go for it! Do it. A lot.
And Now, Gabrielle Answers Our Dos and Don'ts Questions:
Being Friends with an Ex: Do. "As long as you're not doing it to 'know you still got it' or to keep a cord attached in a Break Glass in Case of Emergency situation, it's OK."
Nitpicking Him Over Nothing: Don't. "If he says the sky is blue, and it might be more of a turquoise, it's f--king blue. Don't do the weird belittling thing. That stuff blows up."
Talking Babies Early On: Do. "If you really want a family, and the guy cringes when you bring it up, you're not in the same place. Maybe he'll get there, but you can't pooh-pooh that shudder."
Keeping Your History Quiet: Don't. "My 'diddles' are documented, so there's only so much lying I could do, but I believe in full disclosure. No weird secrets. Let the chips fall where they may."


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CSPP Alumni Spotlight: Class of 1980
Approximately 30 years ago, the CSPP-Los Angeles Class of 1980+ (Clinical Psychology PhD students who started their program in 1976) had a graduation party at the home of Dr. Susann Bauman in West Los Angeles. That unforgettable night is remembered as a wonderful celebration, complete with a champagne toast from the diving board of Dr. Bauman's pool by Dr. Connell Persico, the Los Angeles Campus Dean.
Fast forward 30 years to the CSPP-LA CSPP 40th anniversary event in 2010, where several of these alumni reconnected and talked about how wonderful it would be to get everyone back together again for a reunion. A planning committee composed of 5 alumni from that class, Dr. Persico, Los Angeles Campus Director Stephanie Byers-Bell, and CSPP Assistant Director for Alumni Relations Michael Newman. With CSPP's help, classmates and former faculty were contacted and invited to the reunion.
On October 1, 2011, the reunion took place: same location as 30 years ago, Dr. Bauman's home, many of the same people, and yes, another champagne toast from the diving board by Dr. Persico! A Memory Book was created, in which alumni from the class and former CSPP-LA faculty who taught them submitted photos of themselves (and their families) and discussed what they have been up to professionally and personally in the past 30 years.
The reunion, not surprisingly, got rave reviews:
"I absolutely loved the party and was delighted with how everything turned out. I don't think I've laughed this much in years. So, I thank all of you for giving me so much pleasure and giving of yourself where it really counted. Thank you."
"I truly enjoyed the evening…seeing everyone, catching up, reconnecting….you all did a wonderful job in making it happen."
"The event was wonderful…I'm so pleased at all the reconnections and new connections that evolved from this event."
"It was a very successful, pleasurable and moving evening – especially to hear the story of the pioneering effort our school, and that we all joined up before all the proper accreditations (that we could celebrate along the way). I loved staying up to read the memory book last night. This was a beginning of a new relationship with CSPP and with each other. We could not have asked for better support (and hugs) along the way."
"It was a labor of love and friendship…I am grateful that I was a part of this experience."
"I am still savoring the evening and the connections with everyone."


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"Trick Or Treat/King Cecil The Seahorse"
Trick or Treat - It's Halloween! The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Nick trick or treating - his way! Around the world they go, meeting three new friends who teach them each of the tricks they do and share the treats that they like to eat. Back at home Nick and Sally are ready to go trick or treating, with plenty of new tricks to share! King Cecil the Seahorse - Sally is off to fight the "dragon"! But Nick wants to go, he doesn't want to stay and watch the baby princess, he wants to go on an adventure. The Cat explains that babies can be part of the adventure. D
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Skip to comments.New York May Ban Carrying Firearms While Intoxicated
Posted on 02/09/2010 7:46:30 AM PST by Sasparilla
There is a move to make New York the 21st state to ban intoxicated persons from carrying a firearm. Many in and out of New York believe that if a person is too drunk to drive a car, then they are too drunk to carry a firearm. If the law is passed, then violators will face a one year Class A Misdemeanor and a $10,000 fine.
Here's how some states handle the issue. Michigan bans Concealed Pistol License Holders from entering businesses such as bars or taverns that make most of their money from on premises alcohol sales while the CPL holder is armed. There is also a law in place that prohibits CPL holders from having any determinable blood alcohol content in their body while carrying concealed.
Hunting with firearms while intoxicated is absolutely prohibited in Michigan. But, theres no restriction from having cases of beer at deer camp in the woods after hunting, a great Michigan tradition.
There is a big difference in consuming alcohol and over consuming it. Other states, like Indiana, dont prohibit firearms in bars, and they have prevented crimes in them.
Some may disagree, but the prohibition against carrying a loaded firearm while intoxicated is not a first step down a slippery gun control slope. We have all seen people so drunk...
(Excerpt) Read more at armedselfdefense.blogspot.com ...
So remember to bring along your designated shooter...
This is a joke right? Right?
Wow, I didn't know people could still own/carry firearms in NY!!!
Clearly you life is not worth defending if you've had a beer.
It's that "unalienable rights don't apply to adults doing legal things" provision in the Constitution. I'm sure of it.
I have no problem with this.
It is already illegal to be intoxicated in public — and someone who is irresponsible enough to be drunk in public, is not responsible enough to carry.
Sure all the people will feel safe in the bar with no guns... But what about all the people outside the bar? They no you don't have one.
And naturally as this, like all New York gun laws, is really designed to overturn the right to keep and bear arms, bars will be sued for serving CC license holders, taxi drivers will be sued for transporting them and "drunk" will be the equivalent of a glass of white wine. But don't expect any of these facts to see the light of day....YET!
"Sure all the people will feel safe in the bar with no guns... But what about all the people outside the bar? They no you dont have one.'
The no guns in bars and taverns was a concession that people in Michigan had to make to end the 70 year prohibition on "shall issue" pistol permits. No CPL holder is happy with that restrictive law.
Carrying a concealed handgun comes with responsibilities. The major responsibility is not to be a danger to yourself and others.
Since several hundred thousand carry permits have been issued in the last 9 years, there has been an awakening in Michigan, even with the once anti CPL Governor Granholm, that the state hasn't become the new wild west as the Bradys gleefully promised.
But, there is a difference in sipping some suds and getting totally wasted. There's no reason not to be able to go into a bar and have a beer or two and have a sidearm tucked away. And, there's no excuse in getting drunk enough not to have the reflexes, coordination, and good sense to safely handle a firearm you are carrying. A drunk person with a loaded gun is just as dangerous as a drunk driver is.
Its as dangerous to be drunk and handle a gun in your home as it is outside of your home.
But doesn't one have to be continually drunk to live in NY? Or be a Yankees fan? Or Jets fan?
(I have I pissed off everyone outside of Red Sox Nation yet?)
And the only thing that went through my mind is...
I would say a drunk person with a loaded gun is just as dangerous as a drunk person with a car, or maybe in their car.
FACT 1) There are about 600,000 CCW holders in PA.
FACT 2) It is perfectly legal to drink while carrying and there is no limit to drink while carrying in PA.
Please show me the shootings by those who are drunk. It doesn't happen. These sort of nonsensical laws should never be supported by gun owners.
Being drunk and carrying a gun do not mix. Just ask actor Rip Torn.
"LITCHFIELD - Actor Elmore "Rip" Torn thought he was in his own house Friday night when he was found inside the Litchfield Bancorp in Salisbury with a loaded revolver, his lawyer said today.
"Obviously, he wasn't there intending to commit a crime," said his lawyer, A. Thomas Waterfall, during Torn's arraignment in Superior Court in Bantam.
Torn never pointed the gun at anyone or held it in a threatening matter, Waterfall said.
Police went to the bank at 326 Main St. around 9:45 p.m. Friday after an alarm went off. Inside the back door, on the floor, a state trooper found a wool hat, a pair of brown boots and glass from a broken window.
Trooper James L. Parker then walked in and saw "a white male walking around in the lobby of the teller area," according the arrest report.
The man, who police identified as Torn, looked "unsteady on his feet" and his fly was down, the trooper wrote.
"Get down!" Parker yelled. Torn didn't listen, and the trooper had to force him to the floor, the report states.
While searching Torn, Parker noticed a few things: He seemed disoriented, he smelled of alcoholic beverages and he had a loaded, H&R model 929, 22-caliber revolver in his right, jacket pocket.
Torn then started questioning Parker and the troopers who backed him up at the scene, Parker wrote.
"Torn asked why we took him out of his house," the report states. "Torn repeatedly asked why we placed him in handcuffs and when we informed him that he was in a bank carrying a gun he would ask the same question again."
When Parker took Torn out of the bank, he had to hold him up so he wouldn't fall, he wrote. Later, at the police barracks, he was asked if he wanted to contact someone or an attorney, the report states, but Torn answered that he didn't have anyone to call.
His blood alcohol content was .203, more than twice the legal limit of .08."
I would say a drunk person with a loaded gun is just as dangerous as a drunk person with a car, or maybe in their car.
Same for lawful self defense, even if partially impaired.
Besides, shooting a gun effectively isn't that hard, even when tipsy (not that I have made it a practice).
We're saying the same thing.
The post I replied to said that carrying while drunk is equivalent to DRIVING drunk. I said it was equivalent to having (or being in) a car while drunk. Big difference, IMO.
Oops! Sorry.
Way more guns in NY than you'd expect. Home of Remington, Kimber, Ithaca......
NY'ers are well-armed.
Sorry, I didn't see your tagline. Guess you already knew that.
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 17 (UPI) -- Singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder says he plans to skip Florida and any other state with similar stand-your-ground legislation when he goes on concert tours.
The South Florida Sun Sentinel said the music icon made the statement during a weekend show in Quebec City, Canada.
Hispanic-American neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges last Saturday in the death of unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin.
Zimmerman has said he shot Martin in self-defense after the teen attacked him for following him.
"I decided today that until the 'stand-your-ground' law is abolished in Florida, I will never perform there again," the Sun Sentinel quoted Wonder as saying.
"As a matter of fact, wherever I find that law exists, I will not perform in that state or in that part of the world," he said. "The truth is that -- for those of you who've lost in the battle for justice, wherever that fits in any part of the world -- we can't bring them back. What we can do is we can let our voices be heard. And we can vote in our various countries throughout the world for change and equality for everybody. That's what I know we can do."


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Media Statements & Speeches
Chairman Jon Wellinghoff Statement
June 21, 2012
Docket Nos. RM11-24-000, AD10-13-000 and RM10-11-000
Item Nos. E-2 & E-3
Variable Energy Resources Final Rule and
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Ancillary Services and Storage Technologies
"Thank you Arnie, Rahim and Jessica and both Teams for your work on these items.
You present us with two further steps in the Commissions efforts to foster competitive and efficient markets with the objective of managing wholesale electric costs for customers.
I would like to highlight some of the features that I think will be helpful to new entrants who may be able to provide lower cost services for customers.
The Avista/Electric Storage NOPR proposes to provide tools for third parties wishing to sell ancillary services in bilateral markets, in particular to public utility transmission providers for use in their OATT service, to demonstrate that they do not have market power and thus can make sales of ancillary services at market-based rates. This could provide greater opportunities for competitive sellers of ancillary services to have access to such buyers and, in turn, potentially provide these buyers with new lower cost sources of ancillary services. Thus, the overall effect is to lower costs to transmission customers.
The VERs final Rule provides, among other things, for two important tools to improve the efficiency of the power system. First, the opportunity to schedule transmission service on a 15 minute basis, and the associated cost savings, will be available for all types of resources, and is not confined to VERs. Second, the data and other requirements related to power production forecasting are designed to reflect the operational characteristics of VERS and to, accordingly, use the transmission system more efficiently. Variable energy resources make up an increasing share of new capacity coming on-line. This Final Rule eliminates undue burdens on these resources and will help transition providers and their customers to effectively manage the costs of integration.
Finally, both the Final Rule and the NOPR note the obligation of the transmission provider to provide information to customers who wish to self-supply their ancillary services about the rules and requirements to implement such a choice. This will facilitate efforts by transmission customers who choose to manage their energy costs by self-supplying some or all of the ancillary services needed to make transmission service to then reliable.
I am pleased to vote for these items."


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|ACS Instrument Handbook for Cycle 26
A number of dither patterns are available for ACS that automatically shift the target pointing between exposures. The size of the shifts depends on the purpose of dithering between exposures. It is useful to distinguish between mosaicing and dithering. Mosaicing is done with the aim of increasing the area covered by a particular set of exposures, while providing a seamless joining of contiguous frames. Dithering is done for a variety of reasons, such as:Patterns have been defined that easily implement mosaicing and dithering. These patterns allow exposures to be automatically associated in calacs pipeline processing with the following restrictions: only exposures obtained within a single visit and exposures whose cumulative offset is under the ~100 arcsecond guide-star limitation can be associated. The latter condition includes the dither patterns for all three cameras, the SBC mosaic patterns, the 2-point ACS-WFC-MOSAIC-LINE pattern, and all patterns designed with POS TARGs. These are described in detail on the ACS Dither webpage.The plate scale for the WFC varies across the FOV by about ±5% due to distortion, so a one pixel dither near the center will be 0.95 or 1.05 pixels near the corners. For this reason, dither patterns should strike a balance between being large enough to reject detector artifacts, and being as compact as possible to maintain the integrity of the pattern over the entire field of view. Large displacements will have varying sub-pixel properties across the image.In addition to the plate-scale variation associated with the significant ACS geometric distortion, there can also be a temporal variation of the overall image alignment. Some CR-SPLIT images taken during SMOV (SM3B) testing, in which the two components were separated by the scheduling system across orbital occultations (about a one hour gap), showed registration differences of about 0.5 pixel corner-to-corner. Thus, to combine multiple images to create oversampled images at the resolution ACS is capable of providing, the user may need to allow for the general problem of combining distorted, misregistered images. A number of tools are available to help users align and combine dithered data. For information on how best to reduce dithered ACS data we recommend users check the DrizzlePac website.


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