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Prince William & Kate Middleton To Honeymoon In Jordan: What A Great Choice!
Chloe says: The newly married Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may be heading to the Middle East for their honeymoon. I can tell you I've been to Jordan, and I loved it!
Prince William & Kate Middleton are about to jet off for quite the excursion! Even though the Palace won't confirm, the Sunday Telegraph reports that the Prince and his bride will vacation in Jordan, where Kate lived as a child.
I must say that out of all the places to go in the world, this is a fabulous choice. The couple are expected to stop off at Petra and the Valley of Wadi Rum. Do you remember the famous scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, where Harrison Ford rides through the narrow canyon and discovers the Holy Grail? That was filmed in the ancient city of Petra, which is said to have been around since the 6th century BC.
Petra is one of the most spectacular places in the world, more reason why it's been chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the world. Wadi Rum is a gorgeous desert valley about an hour and a half South of Petra, and again, it's some of the most breathtaking views you'll ever see.
Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton were stationed in the country's capital of Amman when working for British Airways from 1984 – 1986.
But there have also been reports that the couple may vacation in the private island of Mustique or at good friend Richard Branson's gorgeous Necker Island in the Virgin Islands. No matter what unbelievable destination they decide upon, we can't wait to see Kate in all her new honeymoon getups that she purchased with her mom.
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In addition, more than 50 exhibitors have already signed on to the event, including more than 30 boat brands, with more being added regularly. Boat brands scheduled to appear at this year's show include: Apex Marine, Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, Bennington Marine, Brunswick Boat Group, Chaparral Boats, Chris-Craft, Cobalt Boats, Crownline Boats, Edgewater Power Boats, Everglades Boats, Manitou Pontoons, Monterey Boats, Nautic Global Group, Nautic Star Boats, Premier Marine, Pursuit Boats, Regal Boats, Scout Boats, SeaArk Boats, Smoker Craft, Stingray Boats, Tigé Boats, and Tracker Marine.
A complete and updated list of sponsors/exhibitors is available at boating-industry.com/mdce.
The event might not be until November, but discounted MDCE registration prices, which can eliminate up to $100 of the registration cost, expire after September 26th.
By registering before the deadline, attendees can save $50 off a full-conference pass for this year's MDCE. Normally, a full-conference pass is $449, but early bird registrants can get one for only $399. MRAA members can save an additional $50, bringing the total cost of registration to $349.
Bringing additional staff members is also discounted - additional staff members are $349 for MRAA members and only $379 per person for non-members before the early bird deadline. This allows dealerships to attend all three tracks at a discounted rate.
Social registrations, which allow spouses and/or family members to attend the three networking cocktail receptions during the event, are always only $179.
Dave Mitchell to discuss expanding market share
Are you well-positioned for a full market recovery? The general session that kicks off the 2010 MDCE, "Expanding Your Market Share" by Dave Mitchell of The Leadership Difference, will help you better understand the answer to that question by challenging you to identify the needs of your customers and deliver customized services for our new market.
Participants will learn the four primary decision drivers within the market; how to identify these decision drivers in their customers; their own preferred style of leading, selling and servicing customers; and how to adjust their style of leadership, selling and service to meet the needs of the market.
During the session, Mitchell will use humor, stories and examples to identify the individual market "sweet spots" that drive business decisions and teach participants how to situationally adjust the way they lead, sell and service appropriately.
Mitchell is a popular and engaging speaker whose clients have included Hilton Grand Vacation Clubs, Sub-Zero/Wolf Appliances, Electrolux Appliance Company, as well as Rosen Hotels and Resorts.
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was released last night from the hospital after being treated for a blood clot, is looking forward to coming back to work next week, spokesperson Victoria Nuland said today.
"Some of the senior staff who spoke to her about half an hour ago say that she's sounding terrific, upbeat, raring to go. She's looking forward to getting back to the office. She is very much planning to do so next week, and we'll have further precise details about that as she continues to make progress," Nuland said.
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Nuland said Clinton's family has been with her at home, but didn't have any other details about visitors to share. Nuland said she didn't have any new details on the medical side of things, but instead referenced a previous statement by Clinton's doctors advising against international travel.
"It sounds as if the doctors' preference is that she not make any international trips for a little while," she said.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been released from a New York City hospital where she was receiving treatment for a blood clot near her brain. Doctors say they expect her to make a complete recovery. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.
Nuland called the number of messages from international leaders wishing Clinton well a "tsunami." Nuland didn't have any calls to international leaders to read out, but said she is sure Clinton will be back on the phone with her counterparts soon.
Clinton has said she is committed to testify on the Hill regarding Benghazi, but Nuland didn't have a date to announce. "We are working with the committees on an appropriate set of dates," she said.
Nuland was also asked about Clinton's likely successor. She didn't have an update on when Sen. John Kerry's confirmation hearing would be held, but said the State Department is also working on that date.
"We are also working with the Hill on an appropriate date for the hearing. It goes to the calendar of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which hasn't yet been set," Nuland said.


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Application Extension Platform 1.x -- Installing an Application
From DocWiki
Note: Make sure that the Cisco Application eXtension Platform (AXP) is ready on the service module before running the automated installer.
Telnet to the Cisco 280x ISR
telnet 192.168.1.39 2800_w_axp> enable
Session into the Service Module
2800_w_axp#service-module Integrated-Service-Engine 1/0 status
Example This example shows typical output from sessioning into the service module.
Service Module is Cisco Integrated-Service-Engine1/0 Service Module supports session via TTY line 66 Service Module is in Steady state Getting status from the Service Module, please wait.. AppRuntimeEnvironment 0.0.6 Online on Bryce
Check State
Check the output as shown in the previous example. The Cisco AXP service module should be in Steady State and Online should also appear.
Session into the Cisco AXP Service Module
2800_w_axp# service-module Integrated-Service-Engine 1/0 session se-Module>
Check Resources
Make sure that the Cisco AXP service module has sufficient resources to host your application. To view the resources that are currently assigned to all applications, enter the following command:
se-Module> show resource limits
Note: Carefully consider the existing resources and future requirements for applications that have not yet been loaded. Plan the capacity requirements at appropriate intervals. See the "Dedicated Application Resources" section in the Cisco AXP Developer Guide.
Invoke the Installer Tool
On the service module, enter the following command:
se-Module> software install package url ftp://ip-address/tcpdump.pkg username username password password
After the installer downloads the .pkg and .prt files, a virtual instance is created on the Cisco AXP service. The files are unpacked into / (the root) directory of the virtual instance.
Note: The Cisco AXP service module reboots.
Verify Application is in List
After the reboot, check the application is installed by showing all applications:
se-Module> show software packages
Start the Application
se-Module> app-service application name
Check Status
To show the status of all applications, enter the following command:
se-Module> show app-service state
Note: After an application starts there may be a delay of several minutes before the command shows the application as being online. Example
In this example the virtual instance of application tcptrace is entered in Cisco AXP application service EXEC mode.
se-Module> app-service tcptrace se-Module(exec-tcptrace)>
The session is now in the virtual instance of the tcptrace application, in Cisco AXP application service EXEC mode. When typing commands you can include the ? character which calls a utility that lists the available commands.
Show State
An important command to use during this stage of the installation is the show state command. The output is the same as that seen from the service module context above, but for convenience, you can also view the state of your application from the Cisco AXP application service EXEC mode.
To view the state of your application, enter the following command:
se-Module(exec-tcptrace)> show state
Show Resource Limits
To view the individual resource allocation (set during the packaging step) for the tcptrace application, enter the following command:
se-Module(exec-tcptrace)> show resource limits
This command shows resources for one application, and limited information about overall system resources.
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Established in 1323, Warnemunde has been a fisherman's village since medieval days. Join your local tour guide for a walking tour of this quaint, little village and visit the regional Heritage Musuem. Meet your guide at the pier for your stroll along the bustling promenades and piers, where mariners either sell their catch or stop during their Baltic journeys. Continue past busy shops and restaurants which adorn the beautiful one-story gabled houses.
A visit to the regional Heritage Museum will present you with interesting exhibits and information about the history and the daily life and work of the fisherman and seafarers. Explore the white-sand beaches where you'll discover the history of the beach basket. Continue your walk to the lighthouse, for an excellent panoramic view. Enjoy some coffee and traditional German cake, before returning to your ship.


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years. Join Scott Carlin, TMAG's Manager of House Museums, for this
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MU Extension > calendar
Professional development events
Missouri 4-H events
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Community Development Academy- Course One: Building Communities from the Grassroots (Session 2 of 5)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
CDA Course One: Building Communities from the Grassroots is an intensive, experiential, five-day course offered by the University of Missouri Extension Community Development Program covering community development principles, polarization, group dynamics, team building, dealing with differences, assessment, inclusion, action planning processes, evaluation and monitoring, developing indicators, measuring impact, and developing local leadership. more...
Session topic:
8 Intro, Steve Jeanetta, 8:20-10:15 Dealing with Differences, Celeste Vanderbrugen, 10:30-11 Franklin Intro, Steve Jeanetta, 11-12 Franklin Groups, 1-1:15 Franklin Check-In, 1:15-3 Comm Assessment, Dennis Minzes, 3:15-4:45 Comm Inclusion, Fridah Mubichi
Continuing education units available.
http://muconf.missouri.edu/commdevelopmentacademy more...
Class size:
Event full:
Stephen C. Jeanetta, firstname.lastname@example.com Development Program, MU Extensionphone: 573-884-3018
Community Development Academy- Course Two: Empowering Communities for the Future (Session 2 of 5)
Community Development Academy's Course Two: Empowering Communities for the Future covers sustainability, grounding development in community, unerstanding the local economy and economic development, the role of local government in the local economy, participatory action research, discrimination, working together, coaltions, networks, partnerships, collaborations, building organizations, civil society, adn the environment. more...
8:10-9am Local Economy,Judith Stallmann, 9-10am Govt in Local Economic Dev,J.Stallmann,10:10am 10:25-11:15am Community Food Systems,M.Hendrickson, 11:15-12pm Gov & Civil Society, S.Jeanetta, 1-2pm Action Research, R.Stoecker, 5-6 Bedford Falls session
Johanna Reed Adams, Ph.D., firstname.lastname@example.com Development Program, MU Extensionphone: 573-882-3978
Spring Entrepreneur Camp (Session 1 of 4)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It's Spring Break for many of the Colleges in the Columbia area. Time to get to work on your business, startup, or entrepreneurial idea. This week (Tuesday - Friday) local experts and serial entrepreneurs will be giving concise workshops to help your venture today and long-term.Some Topics Include: Starting a Business, Project Management, Technology Commercialization, Lean Startup Methods, Digital Marketing, Angel Investing, Understanding Financials, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneurial Stories, SBA Loan Preparation, and Creating a Business Plan.Speakers will be given a white board, the internet, and their knowledge to share and co-learn with the group. Attendees will then break out and work on the specific knowledge they just learned as it applies to their idea or business. BRING YOUR FRIENDS!All are welcome and you don't have to make the entire week to come.
Olivia Gill, email@example.com Connectorphone: 573-884-4334
The First Steps to Starting a Business
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This four-hour offering will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. It is designed specifically for those who are thinking about a new business venture. Participants will assess their strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements and identify sources of funding.
Are you a recently unemployed or laid-off worker? There are scholarships available for this course through the Dislocated Workers program.
Carmen DeHart, firstname.lastname@example.com of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDCphone: 816-235-6428
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Princeton, Jan-Mar 2014 (Session 10 of 11)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an ten-week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program's goal is to improve health and quality of life. The class will meet once a week. We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.
Call Janet at the Harrison County Extension office 660-425-6434 to register.
$20.00Scholarships are available.
Adaptive Stay Strong, Stay Healthy--Callaway County (Session 9 of 9)
When: Monday, March 17, 2014, 9:30 a.m. to Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
This is an adaptive strength training program for clients of Callaway County Special Services.
Register by contacting Callaway County Special Services.
Lynda Zimmerman, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Cole Countyphone: 573-634-2824
AARP Walking Program (Session 3 of 3)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
A four part walking program is coordinated by several agencies to support successful aging.
Presentation on heart disease and it prevention
Credit Repair-Single Session
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Class is designed to teach individuals how to improve their credit and credit report scores.
Class is designed to teach students how to improve their credit and credit report scores.
Bi-lingual Tai Chi for Arthritis (Session 5 of 21)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi for Arthritis is an easy and effective exercise class, integrating the mind and body, that improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance. The class is based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program supported by the Arthritis Foundation of America.
Building Better Health Class (CCPS) (Session 2 of 40)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, noon to 1 p.m.
This weekly class focuses on the basics of nutrition, food safety, and food budgeting.
This class is open only to Cass County Recovery Court participants
Susan Mills-Gray, firstname.lastname@example.com and Exercise Physiology, MU Extensionphone: 816-506-3338
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Ridgeway, Jan-Mar 2014 (Session 10 of 11)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
$10.00Scholarships are available.
Jasper County Master Gardener Level I training (Session 10 of 14)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Master Gardener program provides in depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri. Those trained through the program volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening. To become trained as a Master Gardener, an individual must attend a 30 hour Core Course Training. Then the Master Gardener trainee is required to give 30 hours of volunteer service back in approved University of Missouri Extension activities. A large percentage of volunteer hours is dedicated to providing assistance with the heavy workload of horticulture questions in county Extension offices. Through activities such as Extension hot lines, workshops, speakers bureaus, garden show booths and demonstration projects, Master Gardeners provide gardening information to thousands of Missourians each year.
Contact the Jasper County Extension Center for an application and registration information.
$150.00Ozark Gateway Master Gardeners are providing scholarships to pay part of the fee. See application for details.
The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This two-hour offering is for current and future business owners and entrepreneurs who have little or no knowledge of writing a business plan."The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included.Participants will also get tips on writing style to make the business plan easier to understand and more professional in appearance. Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of what their business plan should look like and how to get started writing one.It will also provide guidelines for style and appearance to help create a professional look for your business plan.Discussions are facilitated by business counselors who will help you examine your individual situation, explore opportunities and discover new ideas. You'll learn from other participants and have a host of valuable resources available to you.
Cooking Matters for Kids (Session 4 of 6)
Cooking Matters for Kids is a class designed to empower families to make wise use of their food dollars. Children learn how to incorporate fruits and vegetables in to meals, learn about whole grains and the importance of breakfast and how to make wise food choices when eating out. Each week, children prepare three different recipes.
Cooking Matters for Kids is designed to teach kids basic nutrition, cooking skills, and meal planning.
Intergenerational Science (Session 7 of 12)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Help youth learn and explore natural resources in Missouri. Missouri Master Naturalists will teach a variety of workshops about forest, fish, and wildlife resources with hands-on activities to engage youth learning and sharing.
Taking Care of YOU: Body-Mind-Spirit (Session 4 of 8)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Good intentions to take care of yourself can be pushed out of reach by the demands on your time and attention. You may overextend yourself trying to meet the needs of others, face daily responsibilities or live up to expectations. These demands can lead to feeling stressed or burned out.Life is full of choices...and those choices affect the body, mind and spirit. The Taking Care of YOU program is designed to help you deal with life's stress, make wise choices and explore ways to live a healthier life. During this 8-week program you will learn practical strategies to help you deal with the stress in your life. Managing life's challenges in healthy ways allows you to take better care of yourself and your overall health. Each week you will explore topics through small group discussion, self-reflection and activities. You will learn ways to:- Become more aware of the mind-body connection and how to use this awareness for better health.- Develop habits that can lead to a healthier you. - Respond rather than react to the stress in your life. - Discover opportunities in life's challenges. - Find ways to bring more joy into your life. - Simplify your life. - Live more in the moment.
To register or for more information, contact Vera Massey at 573-445-9792 or email@example.com more...
FastTrac - First Step (Session 11 of 24)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Look into great marketing ideas. Market Analysis, Demographic study of the area and discussing their potential customer demographics.
$65.00The Alternative Fee is that you will receive the $65.00 in return if You complete the project.
Operation JumpStart (Session 5 of 12)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Operation JumpStart is a hands-on training program designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs determine the feasibility of their business ideas while building essential business planning and preparation skills. Participants will learn essential business planning and preparation skills such as product pricing, legal structure, competition, marketing and cash flow management.
Participants will receive ideas on where to get the information they need about the industry and competition and learn the tools needed to complete the Market Analysis
Register by calling 573-651-2929 or by email - firstname.lastname@example.com
Cooking Matters - River Market Office (Session 5 of 6)
This course cover basic nutrition, cooking skills, healthy meal planning, and budgeting. Held in the Jackson County Extension Office in Kansas City at 105 E. 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106.
Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, St. Peters (Session 9 of 10)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Builds on the fitness base acquired through the basic Stay Stong, Stay Health program by adding new, more conplex upper and lower body strength-training exercise, core exercises, balance movements and stretches. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session. Pre-registration is required.
Call 636-970-3000 to register or for more information. VISA Master Card and Discover accepted.
$50.00Those who attend all sessions and complete pre and post assessments will receive a $20 refund.
FastTrac GrowthVenture - Piedmont (Session 4 of 10)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FastTrac GrowthVenture helps existing entrepreneurs analyze their current business situation to identify the best opportunities for growth. Budgeting, sales strategies, management team roles, operational systems and business plan implementation are key areas of emphasis. The course also facilitates networking between entrepreneurs and professionals.
Entrepreneurs develop a preliminary financial forecast and detailed budget that will be adjusted throughout the program to establish profitability and cash flow.
There is no fee for the class but registration is required. Funding for this opportunity was provided by the Delta Regional Authority. All participants will receive a textbook and handouts.
2014 Master Gardeners of Greene County Core Training (Session 11 of 16)
An intensive in-depth training for those interested in the Master Gardener program. Preregistration and acceptance into the class is required.
Insects and Integrated Pest Management
Contact the Greene County University of Missouri Extension office at 417-881-8909 for registration details.
Patrick Byers, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Webster Countyphone: 417-859-2044
Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance (Session 3 of 5)
SMQA Rock Port 3/25/2014
Amie Schleicher, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Atchison Countyphone: 660-744-6231
Clay County Extension Council meetings (Session 9 of 12)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Monthly meeting of the Clay County Extension Council
Clay County Extension Council meeting
Nancy Elkins-Mense, firstname.lastname@example.com Center for Youth Development, MU Extensionphone: 816/223-2559
Canceled: Low Cost Home Energy Savings Tips and Tools Workshop
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance (Session 2 of 2)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance curriculum will be presented to 4-H and FFA members and parents involved with meat animal projects.
4-H and FFA members enrolled in food animal projects including beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, meat and dairy goats, rabbits and poultry will complete the appropriate level of SMQA certification to be considered eligible for their project.
James J.W. Crawford, email@example.com Extension in Atchison Countyphone: 660-744-6231
Extension Council Meetings (Session 37 of 42)
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lewis County Extension Council Meeting
The Lewis County Extension Council will meet to conduct regular business.
Zachary Erwin, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Adair Countyphone: 660-665-9866
Lincoln County 4-H Council Meeting (Session 6 of 6)
Rhonda Shafer, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Lincoln Countyphone: 636-528-4613
Schuyler County Jr. Livestock Committee Meetings (Session 7 of 8)
Thistle Control Meeting
Speakers/Topics"Cedar County Thistle Law" by Rick Pohlsander, Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney "Thistle Control on Your Property" by Tim Schnakenberg, Stone County MU Extension Agronomy Specialist
For questions on the meeting or more information contact the Cedar County University of Missouri Extension Center at 417-276-3313.
Patrick Davis, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Cedar Countyphone: 417-276-3313
Linn County Extension Council Meeting- March
Council meeting
Valerie Tate, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Linn Countyphone: 660-895-5123
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Have you ever read this book?
what do you think? it is terrible?
Have you ever read this book?
what do you think? it is terrible?
I think it's funny.
If you had to live with this you'd rather lie than fall.
You think I can't fly? Well, you just watch me!
~The Dresden Dolls
It's brilliant satire. Never meant to be taken seriously. A parody on the way slightly less distasteful proposals (but still appaling to Irish eyes) were rationalised by the British government. It is an incredible example of stretching a ridiculous concept to it's absolute limits while maintaining such a deadpan stance that many actually felt he was serious at the time (and judging by Truth_forest's post, some still do).
I'm with Emily - It's funny!
I agree with XC and Emily, it's quite hilarious. And a closer reading might show that he actually provides true ways of remedying the plight of the poverty-stricken shortly after spending time about eating children. Brilliant.
As much as I love A Modest Proposal, I do think he borders on the hysterical at times. Now theres an interesting word: Hysterica passio! Down, thou climbing sorrow! (King Lear). The root 'hyster' comes from the Greek word for womb. Theres obviously a link between females and psychological disturbance.
Being as it was read to me as a bedtime story in my wee days, my view may be somewhat clouded, but it was always obvious that it was not meant to be taken seriously. And there is no doubt that the Greeks would associate all things hysterical to the female. Starting with Gaia there is a tendency for Greek female goddesses and "heroines" to be the untrustworthy ones. Women lost all logicality when Zeus swalled Thetis (wisdom) whole and gained all things right and just on his side. Sigh.
It seems though that the whole point of the story is to be hysterical, poke more than just fun at society, but display that some things are downright wrong.
Sorry for missing the whole point of the story (although I wouldnt call it a story, so it shows how far off track I am). For me, Swifts punch is far harder when it is first delivered. After that he seems to get so carried away by piling on more and more abomination that he loses sight of his original purpose. Its still hilarious and brutal but the latter half lacks the controlled and devastating savagery of the first half.Originally Posted by simon
The first time I read it, I was a little surprised. It's amazing to me how something so hilarious can be cloaked so drolly. For instance, in order to be read aloud properly, it would need to be read by someone who could be dramatic and sound somewhat pompously humorous without so much as cracking a smile. I love satire like that! I, myself, am not good at it at all.
I truly admire works such as "A Modest Proposal". I believe it was a real slam to those who sat idle on their hands - and their wallets- while the impoverished citizens became more and more so. I feel that Jonathan Swift's intention (though far more graphic and satirical) was a bit like Charles Dicken's had been when he wrote "A Christmas Carol", a wake-up call to the very wealthy to extend their charity to the poor. The idea of eating the children was meant to be humorous, and yet was intended to prompt solutions to their economic and social problems.
The language and satire of "A Modest Proposal" combine for a reading experience that's not everyone's cup of tea. Many of my friends and relatives don't understand, or even like, works such as this one. But my opinion about classic literature is that, just like today's modern publications, not everyone is going to like each work. Read what appeals to you. But do try to read something of culture, with good breeding and history behind it, to stimulate your mind.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- A retired barber accused of fatally shooting his California doctor in an exam room says he can't afford an attorney.
The Los Angeles Times reports Wednesday that an arraignment for the 75-year-old Stanwood Fred Elkus was pushed back so he could be assigned a public defender.
Elkus is charged with murder in the Monday afternoon attack that killed his urologist, Dr. Ronald Gilbert. The 52-year-old doctor was shot multiple times in the upper body at his officer in the affluent city of Newport Beach in surburban Orange County and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbors say Elkus had long suffered from prostate problems and was upset about his incontinence after a recent surgery.
It wasn't clear if Gilbert performed the surgery or how long he had treated him.


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After years of being relegated to server racks and the desktops of ultrageeks, Linux is finally making some headway as a viable alternative to Windows on the consumer desktop. That's the optimistic message delivered by a newly energized contingent of Linux proponents. By employing the same consumer-friendly marketing techniques practiced by Microsoft, and by taking advantage of the rising popularity of web-based applications, Linux vendors are getting ready for what they say will be a wave of consumer interest in the free operating system.
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HUNTINGTON, Indiana, June 16, 2014 – Societies live and die by their social teaching – history has shown it repeatedly. How they value human life, protect the family and rights of workers, assist the poor, and preserve and care for creation all ultimately make or break their legacy. Though the Catholic Church has consistently held social-justice guidelines, those truths have been largely distorted, misinterpreted, or forgotten. And the world today is paying a high price for that.
The lives of 14 saints -- and how their example relates to modern social justice -- are examined in-depth by award-winning author, blogger and speaker, Brandon Vogt, in Saints and Social Justice: A Guide to Changing the World (Our Sunday Visitor, 2014). In keeping with the call to extend mercy and care to the poor, Vogt will donate 100 percent of the book's royalties to Catholic Charities, USA.
"Depending on whom you talk with," states Vogt, "Catholic social teaching is either too liberal, too conservative, too outdated, too modern, too idealistic, too political, or in some cases, all of the above." Though Catholic social teaching has been handed on through a wide variety of sources in tradition, it is perceived as abstract in nature, and has been misrepresented by various factions, both inside and outside the Church – all contributing to a state of confusion. Saints and Social Justice takes a clear-eyed look at the seven major themes of Catholic social teaching as defined by the U.S. bishops, and explores the lives of 14 saints who embodied them.
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Diana Stuart Sinton, with Sarah Bednarz, Phil Gersmehl, Robert Kolvoord, and David Uttal
2013, Washington, DC: National Council for Geographic Education
One of SILC's goals is to build a larger community of researchers, educators, and informed citizens who understand the importance of spatial thinking. Until now, that goal has been hampered by the lack of an accessible guide to understanding what spatial thinking is and why it is important. This small but very informative is a major step forward, because it explains many aspects of spatial thinking in clear, concise, and very interesting way.
The lead author of the book is Diana Stuart Sinton, a geographer and educator who has devoted her professional life to increasing public awareness of the importance of spatial thinking in education and everyday life. SILC members David Uttal and Robert Kolvoord also joined Sinton as authors.
The book opens with a short chapter that defines spatial thinking and the range of situations in which it is used, ranging from navigation to scientific discovery. The first major section of the book deals with spatial thinking across a variety of different spaces or geographies. The first is the geography of life spaces. They note that many aspects of our lives have a spatial component. Whether we are navigating in a forest or setting a table for dinner, we are thinking spatially. The chapter realizes its goal of showing the ubiquity of spatial thinking.
In the next few chapters, the authors consider thinking about several other geographies and spaces. These include physical spaces, such as the components of a bridge or the causes of a lunar eclipse, and social spaces, such groups forming on a playground. The final geography is that of intellectual space, including charts, graphs, and relational reasoning. In discussing each of these geographies, Sinton and her co-authors highlight the importance of spatial thinking across a variety of contexts, tasks, and goals. These chapters may prompt a moment of insight, in which readers realize how space and spatial thinking connect many seemingly diverse aspects of human experience.
In the next section of the book, Sinton and her co-authors consider the process of spatial thinking, now focusing more on the psychological aspects of this topic. They consider different kinds of mental representations and spatial processes, and how these are used to support thinking in the different geographies discussed above. They also consider how spatial thinking is used in reasoning and in the process of discovery and creativity. The book ends with specific suggestions for educators, and endorses the move toward emphasizing spatial thinking across the STEM curriculum that SILC also supports. It is a very welcome addition to the literature on spatial thinking and education.
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Thomas MacEntee of HackGenealogy.com alerted Ol' Myrt here to the news that Google has prevailed in a 8 year battle over the right to scan and present books online. Out-of-copyright books appear in full view, while books under copyright appear in "snippet" view at http://books.google.com. For news reports see:
The NextWeb: http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/11/14/google-triumphs-book-scanning-copyright-case-judge-rules-beneficial
Gigomon: http://gigaom.com/2013/11/14/google-wins-book-scanning-case-judge-finds-fair-use-cites-many-benefits
Reuters, via the Chicago Tribune:
Diane MacLean Boumenot Personally I am happy this came out the way it did. These are difficult and changing times for authors and publishers. I have, several times in the last few months, found a paragraph in a copyrighted book on Google Books and then went immediately and bought the book. I would NEVER have found the information without Google Books. I understand there are good arguments on all sides, but it's a changing world. Figure out how to use the changes as opportunities.
Linda Robbins "I agree with Diane MacLean Boumenot. As a retired school librarian, I recognize the importance of all formats books come in, etc, and more particularly, the fact that books that are indexed on the Internet become more valuable to genealogists and everyone."
Pat Richley-Erickson asks: "Diane MacLean Boumenot and Linda Robbins, may I quote you two on this in a post on my DearMYRTLE blog? I think you represent two very important viewpoints on the subject."
Linda Robbins "Yes. That is kind of you. Sometimes the general public may believe that retired school librarians all wear buns and hide in the back room of the library cataloging away using old-fashioned non-technology methods. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I use my technology and always learn new ways to do things in genealogy and in my volunteer job as a technology content manager for my District XI Fort Worth District for about 5,000 retired school employees in my area."
Diane MacLean Boumenot "Sure. I actually work for a publisher (a professional society) - I know how challenging this is. But exposure of book content can drive sales."
Thanks to Diane and Linda for sharing their opinions. Better access. Exposure to content drives sales. Sounds pretty good to this Ol' Myrt.
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openSUSE is adopting a new license which is based on the the license used by Fedora. The new license will be used for the release of openSUSE 11.1 . "Users no longer need to agree to the license. This is not an EULA, it's a license notice," says Joe Brockmeier, openSUSE Community Manager. This is an effort make openSUSE easy to re-distribute and make modifications. To learn more about what is new in openSUSE 11.1 check out this review of the 11.1 beta4 release.


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The Voice coach Will.i.am is to make an appearance on rival show Britain's Got Talent as he joins the line-up of acts for the ITV series' live shows.
Ed Sheeran and Little Mix are also among the artists who will take the stage during the programmes from next week as the competition heats up.
Will's BBC1 show and BGT used to go head to head for Saturday night viewers, although The Voice was moved earlier in the year for its recent third run.
Former X Factor contestant Ella Henderson and The Vamps are also slated to perform.
Ella will be singing her track Ghost on Monday, Ed will perform Sing on Tuesday, The Vamps will be on stage on Wednesday with Last Night and Will is to showcase new track Birthday on Thursday.
The 2013 BGT winner Attraction and finalists Richard And Adam will feature in the last of the semi-finals a week on Saturday.
Viewers can see X Factor winners Little Mix join forces with dance group Diversity for a performance of the girl group's hit Salute during the final on June 7.
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I meant to post this a week ago, in time for Easter, but circumstances, like, well, life, intervened. None-the-less, a couple of mint recipes are useful to have.
I usually spend Easter with my folks in Katonah, New York where I grew up. Some years my dad makes a whole roast goat, other years a baby lamb. Either way, he always makes a mint pesto to go with the meat (or has me make it).
When I make Pesto alla Genovese (basil pesto), I usually add a little parsley as well—parsley mellows the basil flavor and adds some depth to the taste. In the case of mint pesto, I add basil. Mint can be slightly hot, and the basil seems to take that down a notch. Mint pesto is wonderful served with lamb, but good with all roast meats. I had some leftover from Easter and served it with seared flank steak that I'd marinated in blood oranges, a variety of fresh herbs, a bay leaf and a tablespoon of home preserved horseradish (see my post of 4/15/09 for the recipe). With a couple of boiled baby Yukon potatoes… a very fast and yummy supper.
By the way, if it matters to you, pesto is pronounced pay-stow, and comes from the word pestle—as in mortar and pestle–the way Italians used to grind up their herbs before the days of food processors.
I also make mint jelly this time of year. To be honest, I don't really eat too much mint jelly, which is more typical of the English palate. But I make about four half pints a year and give two away. And I do like to spice it up with a little jalapeno…it's great with grilled lamb chops.
Mint Pesto
Makes about 1 cup
You definitely should take a free hand with this—more basil? Why not? Want to add parsley? Go ahead. Imagine that right before every ingredient on the list it says "about."
3 cups mint leaves, washed
3/4 cup basil leaves, washed
1/3 cup pignoli nuts
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese (optional)
¼ cup olive oil (not extra virgin, just regular)
Salt to taste
Add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend to a puree. Add water to thin the pesto to about the consistency of runny yogurt.
Serve immediately, or if you want to hold the pesto for a couple of hours, add a scant ¼ teaspoon Fruit Fresh or vitamin C to hold the green color, otherwise the pesto will oxidize and turn brownish. (It's still okay to eat.)
To preserve, don't thin with water. Pour the thick pesto into a sterilized half pint jar (to sterilize boil the jar, band and lid—it doesn't have to be new—in water for 10 minutes at sea level. Add 1 minute for every 1000 feet above sea level), cover with a prophylactic of olive oil and refrigerate for up to ten days. You can also freeze pesto.
Jalapeno Mint Jelly
Makes 4 half-pints (I sometimes do 2 half pints and 4 quarter pints–the processing time is the same)
The only trick to making this jelly is to have all the ingredients and tools (strainer, jars) ready, because it boils, then jells, fast. This recipe is adapted from one in Putting Foods By. I don't recommend you halve this recipe as it is really hard to control a small quantity–you'll end up with mint jelly babies.
1 small bunch fresh mint on stems, washed (about 1 1/2 cup)
3 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 small hot jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 3-ounce pouch liquid pectin (I use Certo), poured into a glass
2 drops green food coloring
Have ready 4 sterilized half pint jars (to sterilize boil the jar, band in water for 10 minut4es at sea level. Add 1 minute for every 1000 feet above sea level), and new lids that have been simmered in hot water to soften the rubberized flange.
Bruise the mint by rubbing it in the bottom of a heavy 4-quart saucepan with a wooden spoon. You will know the mint is bruised when the mint smell comes welling up out of the pan.
Add the sugar, water, and vinegar to the mint in the pan. Over a high heat, bring the mint and sugar liquid to a boil and cook it at a hard boil until the sugar melts, about 2 minutes.
Add the jalapeno pepper and continue to boil for 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the liquid pectin and the food coloring. Be careful about dropping food coloring straight from the bottle into your jelly–too much color is ghastly. I put 2 drops in an espresso spoon, then swirl the spoon in the jelly.
Boil the jelly hard for about 30 seconds. Take it off the heat, strain the hot jelly through a sieve to remove the mint and pepper, and pour it into sterilized jars. The jelly has to be liquid in order to strain, so don't let it sit: have your strainer ready.
Wipe the rims, place on the lids and screw on the bands fingertip tight. Process the jelly in a water bath for 5 minutes, adding 1 minute for every 1000 feet above sea level. Allow the jars to cool, check the seals, and store them in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Refrigerate after opening.
Last year I posted a recipe for mint syrup, to use with poached pears or whatever. It's another nice product you can make with mint. (See my Strawberry panna cotta post of June 2009 for the recipe.)


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ICANN Takes Over Time Zone Database; Dares Astrolabe To Sue
from the relax,-we've-got-it dept
Late last week, however, ICANN announced that it was taking over the time zone database and would continue to maintain it. It also wasted no time effectively daring Astrolabe to sue it:
"We are aware of the lawsuit," [Kim Davies, a technical manager at ICANN] said. "We believe it's important to continue the operation of the database. We'll deal with any legal matters as they arise."In other words: Hey Astrolabe, try suing us, because we're ready for you.


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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is caused by bacteria. A UTI can occur anywhere in the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra and the male prostate. The most common form of UTI is cystitis, which is an infection of the bladder. Left untreated, the bacteria can migrate to the kidneys, causing a more serious kidney infection.
It's not unusual for bacteria to accumulate in the body. This happens most frequently in the digestive tract, the vagina or the urethra. Most of the time, the bacteria will collect in your bladder and be expelled through your urethra when you urinate. However, the bacteria sometimes isn't successfully washed from the body. When that happens, infection sets in.
Women and older people are particularly prone to bacterial infections of the urinary system. While uncomfortable, most urinary tract infections respond well to treatment.
The most commonly experienced symptoms of urinary tract infections include:
If a urinary tract infection is suspected, you'll be asked for a urine sample to be tested for bacteria. Tests used to identify an infection include: A urinalysis - tests for white blood cells or red blood cells in the urine. A urine culture - tests for the type of bacteria in the urine and indicates the kind of antibiotic to use for treatment.
UTI can often be treated with antibiotics. Most cases clear up in as little as three days, but always finish the entire course of treatment, even if it seems that your remaining medication is no longer necessary. Your doctor may prescribe any one of the following antibiotics:
In rare cases when antibiotics don't kill the infection or when the condition becomes chronic, hospitalization might be required. This is because of the possibility of the infection having spread to the kidneys. If this happens, you might be given a course of antibiotics intravenously.
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If it is determined that the cause of chronic infections is mechanical failure due to an abnormality of the urinary system, surgery might be required.
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Bento Mama is my first and favorite. The website says that the shipping for each additional item is $1, but since I bought little items that could fit in the box along with the bento, there was no extra charge. I was really happy about that since most other Ebay sellers would charge that extra dollar "on principle."
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Don't let your egg hunt ruin your holiday weekend!
Easter Egg Hunt Know-How
A little off of my usual "hop along housing" path, but very timely given this weekend's celebrations. Many people will be hosting Easter Egg hunts and doing some traditional Easter Egg dying with children. These can be great memories and family traditions, but don't let one of those memories be food poisoning!Only use eggs that have been refrigerated, and discard eggs that are cracked or dirty. When cooking, place a single layer of eggs in a saucepan. Add water to at least one inch above the eggs. Cover the pan, bring the water to a boil, and carefully remove the pan from the heat. Let the eggs stand (18 minutes for extra large eggs, 15 minutes for large, 12 minutes for medium). Immediately run cold water over the eggs. When the eggs are cool enough to handle, place them in an uncovered container in the refrigerator where they can air-dry. When decorating, be sure to use food-grade dyes. It is safe to use commercial egg dyes, liquid food coloring, and fruit-drink powders. When handling eggs, be careful not to crack them. Otherwise, bacteria could enter the egg through the cracks in the shell. Keep hard-cooked Easter eggs chilled on a shelf inside the refrigerator, not in the refrigerator door. Hide the eggs in places that are protected from dirt, pets and other potential sources of bacteria. Remember the two hour rule, and make sure the "found" eggs are back in the refrigerator or consumed within two hours. Remember that hard-boiled eggs are only safe to eat for one week after cooking.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and happy hunting!
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The seeming implausibility of the implications of the three World Trade Center skyscrapers being demolished with explosives is also handled quite skillfully in the film, as eight experts in psychology discuss the difficulties many people have in confronting the myth-shattering reality. This is a newly released DVD.
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February 05, 2010
Music to Readers' Ears
I'm an alumna and a former choir member at Lewis & Clark. My first year at the college was also Gil Seeley's first year, so I remember the transition associated with Stanley Glarum's retirement and Gil's arrival—probably not unlike what is happening there now. It sounds like lots of good things are under way.
I really enjoyed reading the article in the Chronicle (summer 2009) about Professor FitzGibbon's arrival, and I was delighted that she plans to revive the Alumni Choir. We've enjoyed performing as part of the annual winter gala each December.
It's a great time to return to the college, see each other again, and sing some nice holiday music.
I now live in Corvallis and continue to enjoy choral singing. Best wishes to Professor FitzGibbon in her new position!
Julie Jones Manning B.A. '79
My wife, Nancy, and I enjoyed so much Ellisa Valo's article, "Making Beautiful Music," and her mention of Katherine FitzGibbon as a "choir evangelist." We are college neighbors who have been active in choirs, choruses, orchestras, and bands—but recently we've been a little discouraged by the apparent decline among younger generations of enthusiasm for music such as Mozart's Requiem.
Professor FitzGibbon's accomplishments at Lewis & Clark are so encouraging, especially the growth in student participation. We sense she has put tremendous effort into planning for the academic year, and we want to cheer her and her students on.
Bob Cymbala
Remembering William Stafford
A letter from Barry Clock B.S. '70 in the summer 2009 issue of the Chronicle brought back a good memory.
It's 1954. I'd just gotten discharged from the Air Force after three years at a Royal Air Force station in England. I'd entered Lewis & Clark and was told I must take History of Western Civilization—a huge course. I had taken a couple of courses in England and learned I could take an English lit course instead. Sounded good to me.
I was very busy. Had a heavy load of science courses, pushed a broom after school every day at the Collins View Elementary School just down the hill, and I had barely studied in high school—just enough to pass.
The English lit class was in the old wooden building next to BoDine. The room had a low ceiling and a load of people in the class. William Stafford started reciting a poem in a basically monotone voice. It's 1 p.m., just after lunch; hot crowded room; and a monotone poem. Talk about enhanced interrogation techniques! And I'm tired.
Struggled through the term. Stafford told us the final would be on Pilgrim's Progress. I read it over and over fourplus times—got nothing out of it.
Thought, "Johnson, you need help." I go to Stafford's office and knock on the door. Fortunately, Stafford was in. Told him I just didn't understand Pilgrim's Progress. He invited me in and proceeded to spend 45 minutes or maybe an hour with me going over each line and how this line tied into another line. He and I both knew it was a pearls-before-swine situation, but he gave it his best shot.
Took the final. Got lucky—passed!
Many years later, I saw an article in the Oregonian about Dr. Stafford receiving an award—I thought, "Nice guy, I'll drop him a line." Thanked him for the time he gave me on Pilgrim's Progress back in 1954.
A letter arrived a scant two days later from Dr. Stafford. He did appreciate my note and wrote that those were "heroic days."
Dan "Mac" Johnson B.S. '57


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Darryl Linington from ITF Gaming writes: Over the past few days, I have been running through my collection in order to experience some great classics that I have either finished 5x, or didn't finish at all. Among the masses, I found 5 video games that desperately need sequels … Whether created for this gen or the next-gen, these games really deserve some form of a sequel.
Red Dead Redemption - No doubt has a next gen sequel in development.
Rage - Sold very badly so i doubt it will get a sequel.
LA Noire - The developers (Team Bondi) have gone bankrupt.
there are OTHER games too that need a sequel desperately
1-Shadow man (ps2 sequel sucked)
2-Body Harvest
4-blast corpse
5-Conker Bad Fur Day
1. Metroid Prime
2. Half-Life
3. Red Steel II (I'm probably the only one though :D )
4. Freespace
5. and I agree about RDR, but I still haven't played the first one :D What they should do is release RDR2 on PC with the first one together as a bundle.


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WC: Every generation of gaming creates its own blend of unique experiences that burrow their way into our heads forever. We're exposed to moments that bring tears to our eyes, anger in our hearts, and even make us mourn the loss of our favorite characters. Moments in gaming where our jaws drop in astonishment, and we realize that what we're playing is something truly special.
With the current generation, game developers have done away with the pixelated blur of 20 polygon counts, lackluster particle effects, and primitive gameplay mechanics. Now, it seems that gaming is evolving at a rapid rate, and we get to witness each stunning moment first hand.
Here's 10 of the most stunning experiences of our current generation, in no particular order, for your reading pleasure.
Red Dead Redemption, when you enter Mexico.
God Of War 3 Poseidon boss fight.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves train level.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception desert.
Bioshock the atmosphere.
are among the best in my opinion.
The ending of Metal Gear Solid 4 was brutally intense, one of my best moments I had in this generation, with Journey, Amnesia's playthrough and Portal 2's non-puzzle sequences (among many other moments in many other video games).


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Coding Primary Site & Tumor Morphology
In the Coding Primary Site & Tumor Morphology module, you will have an understanding of the coding guidelines covered in ICD-O-3, and specifically how to use them in their coding activities.
In this module you will learn to:
- Describe the historical background of ICD-O.
- Briefly explain the differences between ICD-O and ICD-10.
- Describe the structure and format of ICD-O-3.
- Code the site and histology of a neoplasm based on the information from a pathology report, using ICD-O-3 as a reference tool.


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Wyden To White House: Protecting Nuclear Power Plants Is Different Than Protecting Facebook
from the critical-infrastructure dept
This is, quite reasonably, raising some concerns. Senator Ron Wyden has sent a letter to the White House's Cybersecurity
In the case of interactive computer services, such as networks that facilitate commerce, provide search services, or are platforms for social networking and speech, vulnerabilities are unlikely to constitute threats to our national security. It should be clear in any executive order related to cybersecurity that there is a fundamental difference between networks that manage infrastructure critical to public safety, like energy, water, and transportation systems, and those that provide digital goods and services to the public. It would be a profound mistake to subject our growing digital economy to onerous new cyber rules and regulations that stifle innovation, creativity, and job growth. Such rules will not serve to combat the real threat to the nation's critical infrastructure and national security.Indeed. While we tend to agree that various internet services are important to our economy, to argue that social networks are somehow the equivalent of energy systems, water treatment plants or the like seems obviously ridiculous. All it ends up doing is leaving a massive opening for the feds to seek much greater access and control over the internet services we use every day than they really need.
There are reasonable fears that some in the government are really using scare stories about planes falling from the sky due to cyberattacks to really open up access to private communications systems on the internet for surveillance purposes. Given what we've seen with other spying efforts, such worries seem quite justified. This is not unlike supporters of SOPA using the very narrowly focused issue of fake drugs as an excuse to pass expansive copyright laws dealing with file sharing online. In this case, it seems like those who really just want access to online communications may be using claims of "threats" to "critical infrastructure" to backdoor their way in. And the trick is just to define "critical infrastructure" really broadly. Hopefully people recognize that the definitions here really do matter, and that any executive order is very narrowly focused towards actual critical infrastructure.


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Damier Pitts scored all 16 of his points in the second half to help Marshall defeat Southern Methodist 74-56 Wednesday in the first round of the Conference USA tournament.
The sixth-seeded Thundering Herd (19-12) led 33-26 after DeAndre Kane scored 11 of his 18 points in the first half. But Marshall went scoreless for the first 4:29 of the second half as the 11th-seeded Mustangs (13-19) tied it.
A jumper by Pitts ended the drought, and Shaquille Johnson scored seven points during an 11-2 run that gave the Thundering Herd a 44-35 lead with 10:48 remaining.
Johnson added 15 points and Dennis Tinnon had 15 rebounds for Marshall, which will play third-seeded Tulsa in the quarterfinals Thursday.
Rodney Clinkscales led SMU with 17 points. Robert Nyakundi, whose 42.5-percent 3-point shooting led the conference, made just 2 of 10 — and the Mustangs 6 of 24 — from long range.
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What to Expect at Interphex 2007
Manhattan in the spring, a bustling show floor and thought-provoking educational sessions provide all the reason anyone should need to attend this years event
Editor's Note: This is the "enhanced version" of this article, containing information on Interphex, exhibitors and their products, and things to do in New York that we didn't have space for in the magazine. Vive l'Internet!
Click here to access information on Dining and Other Extracurricular Activities.
In our current business climate, in which productivity is the pinnacle and maximizing value to the shareholders is the mantra, it is fitting that Interphex continues to expand in size and scope each year. This year, Interphex is co-located with PharmaMedDevice, a show that aims to "fully illuminate the future of the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biologic industries and provide a dynamic platform for partnering, sourcing and discovery of new combination products," according to the organizers.
Show Hours
Tuesday, Apr. 24th: 10 am – 5 pm
Conference Hours
Tuesday, Apr. 24th: 9 am – 4 pm
Whereas the 2006 event was held in March, this year the event runs Apr. 24-26, which should considerably brighten attendees'experiences in terms of travel to and from and extracurricular activities in the Big Apple. As in previous years, Interphex will take place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center (11th Ave. and 34th St.). Hours for both the trade show and the educational conference (Box, right) are similar, and once again the exhibition subsumes four major segments: Facilities, Outsourcing & Contract Services, Information Technology and Manufacturing/Processing. Key focus areas for new solutions and sources include Automation, Packaging, RFID, Contamination Control and Biotech.
This year's Keynote Presentations promise big-picture perspectives from industry trailblazers. On Tuesday, Apr. 24, from 11:30 to 12:30, Cook Group Chairman and CEO Bill Cook will discuss, "What's Next: Where Devices and Medicine Go From Here . . ." Cook founded his company in Bloomington, Ind., on $1,500 invested capital, with him and his wife Gayle as its only employees, and with percutaneous wire guides, catheters and needles as its first products. Today the organization is a 50-company conglomerate with manufacturing facilities in the U.S, Australia, Denmark and Ireland, and sales organizations across the globe. Cook Group companies manufacture cardiovascular, critical care, diagnostic and interventional products, extruded and injection-molded plastics, stainless steel tubing, urological equipment, OB/GYN devices, and endoscopic instruments.
On Wednesday, Apr. 25, from 11:30 to 12:30, G. Steven Burrill will lay out his vision for "The Future of the Industry." Currently CEO of Burrill and Co., a life sciences merchant bank, Burrill is a biotechnology pioneer who has been involved in the growth and development of the industry for over 35 years. He chairs or is a member of several biotech companies' boards of directors. Prior to founding Burrill & Company in 1994, he spent 28 years with Ernst & Young, directing and coordinating the firm's services to clients in the biotechnology/life sciences/high technology/manufacturing industries worldwide. In 2002, Burrill was recognized as the biotech investment visionary by Scientific American magazine.
Companies and Products to See
For Interphex 2007, there are more than 180 new exhibitors, including large and small companies from North America and abroad. In the listings that follow, we seek to spotlight some "must-see" companies and products.
A&B Process Systems – Booth #1965
A&B Process offers assistance "from concept to completion" — design, building and installation of process and automation systems. A&B's process modules are pre-assembled, fully tested and inspected so that they are "ready to run" immediately after installation. A&B Process' broad range of installation services includes the installation of sanitary and high purity process piping and equipment, as well as to field erection, equipment rigging and millwright services. (www.abprocess.com/indserved.htm#pharm)
Aramark Cleanroom Services – Booth #245
Aramark Cleanroom Services provides cleanroom garment services throughout North America. All of the company's processing plants have achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification. Each facility has a comprehensive documentation system, disaster recovery plan, a dedicated QA manager and dedicated staff, as well as a web-based garment management system. (www.aramark-cleanroom.com)
Baldor Electric Co. – Booth #4082
Baldor will feature its line of 100% stainless steel AC motors and gear boxes. The company will also show paint-free AC and DC motors, AC and DC washdown duty motors and washdown duty controls. Baldor recently expanded its product line significantly, through the acquisition of Reliance Electric Co. — including Dodge mechanical and Reliance Electric motors — from Rockwell Automation. (www.baldor.com)
Blue Mountain Quality Resources, Inc. – Booth #1154
In the spotlight at Blue Mountain's booth will be its new Regulatory Asset Manager — a comprehensive, integrated, browser-based solution designed to enable the collaboration of maintenance, calibration and validation personnel. It allows asset owners, technicians, and quality managers to work together to maintain assets and processes in a controlled and validated state. Regulatory Asset Manager is tightly integrated with the entire asset management application so that changes to any record type are documented and controlled. (www.coolblue.com)
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Where does the time go? Last weekend I was sitting in a room overlooking Coniston Old Man in the Lake District, miserably contemplating the long journey home to Somerset. I was full of enthusiasm for writing a blog post about my few days away, putting up a few photos and generally musing on the general fabulous-ness of my favourite corner of the world. Although I did post a poem inspired by a previous visit to the North Lakes, the world of work imposed itself upon me all too quickly and my blog has suffered as a consequence.
No matter really; it is never too late to write about what inspires us through life and besides, part of this post is about one terrific reason to go back up to Cumbria as soon as time and finances allow.
I watched Sheila Hancock on The Art of Watercolours on Sunday 20th February. It was lovely to watch and an interesting hour's television but it seemed once again to follow the increasing tendency of BBC documentaries (particularly I noticed in the recent Faulks on Fiction) to assume we like to see moody shots of celebrities looking dreamily into the distance. However, it seemed to tie in with an exhibition that I simply didn't have time to see when I was up in Grasmere last week.
Entitled Savage Grandeur and Noblest Thoughts, discovering the Lake District 1750 – 1820 it takes further the issues touched upon by Sheila Hancock. Revolution abroad encouraged artists and writers from Britain to take a closer look at areas of outstanding beauty closer to home, resulting in a flurry of watercolour and oil paintings; sketches, books and prints that inspired an ever-increasing number of people to visit The Lake District. Unfortunately time did not allow me to take a closer look, but the Wordsworth Museum website suggests it will be an interesting look at this radical period in art and literature through the eyes of those visiting the Lakes through the eras of the Enlightenment and Romanticism. It draws on works held within the Wordsworth Trust's collection, and my only reservation is the phrase 'The exhibition will be complemented by a computer-generated guide to the scenery depicted in selected exhibits'…..Hmmm.
Anyway, the purpose of our trip up there was really to give my 81 year old Mum a treat. My sister had come up with the idea, bless her, and it was never going to be three days of walking the fells and wandering around exhibitions. The weather was kind to us, but it was still a gentle drift from one eating establishment to another with an occasional pootle around some scenery (much of it hidden by low cloud unfortunately, but we knew it was there..). My sister Jane is the first to admit that she has a very low irritation threshold. Love her as I do it was clear that she was already reaching her limit, coping as she had with my apparently 'woolly liberal' politics and Mum's constant exclamations of 'Oh the mist makes it look just like Japan'. So I didn't want to push my luck. Suggesting a tour of a museum, especially as we had already had tea and cake elsewhere, would have been doing just that.
This does now mean I have a good reason for another 300 mile trip up to Cumbria before the exhibition ends on the 21st June; although if I don't get some paying work done I will have to buy a tent and go on my own. I would also like to take some more photos with the camera on my phone. Really.
'Philistine!!' I hear keen photographers everywhere shout. Well possibly so – but the cloud last week was low, the weather dry but gloomy and frankly I have zillions of photos of the Lakes in those conditions (and better) taken with various SLRs. I am not good enough to produce anything other than a nice amateur shot so this time I went minimalist and snapped away with my Samsung Galaxy Apollo.
Here are a few of the results. I know they are pretty rough, but they are different and for me actually capture the ethereal quality of the days there last week better than any I would have taken by more conventional means.
These are no where near as stunning as the work on the www by a growing movement of photographers using an iPhone (for a great example of such work see my friend Lumilyon). But as I said – I gave it a go. In the end it was really all about our wonderful Mum, who did so well walking about in a place she never thought she would see again. I write (at length some might say) on the subject of mental health issues. There is much to be said for a regular dose of Cumbria to support our emotional health and well-being.


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What's your professional journey been like?
I have not taken a traditional CPG career path. My background is in marketing, and after college I worked at start-ups in New York City, chasing the "funny money" around Y2K. It was in this world that I developed an interest in understanding consumer needs and finding solutions to meet those needs. From there, I pivoted to a traditional sales role at Newell-Rubbermaid. It was quite a jump, from Manhattan to calling on Walmart stores in Atlanta setting up displays. A mentor then tapped my shoulder for a role that excited me—a combination of entrepreneurship and retail which complemented my history to-date. We created an exclusive professional cleaning line at Walmart. This led me to a similar role in food, where I joined Kellogg's to grow the cookie and cracker business and eventually spent the next 10 years in multiple roles.
Over my career, I've learned it's important to find a strong marriage between the right culture and the right business.
From NYC to Atlanta and now yoghurt …what attracted you to noosa?
They literally had me at the farm. I really wasn't looking but when I got there, the air took me back to my passion for start-ups! noosa is made onsite at family-owned dairy farm in Bellvue, CO. All of the milk comes from cows raised on family-owned farms in the Northern Colorado area. Of course the product is unique and simply amazing, but it was the farm that kept my attention. The co-founders are inspiring and passionate, noosa has a strong and supportive P/E firm, and an unbelievably talented team. It sounds too good to be true, but it's just delicious yoghurt.
Sounds like quite a place, what's it like, moving from a big CPG company to a small company like noosa?
Coming from a structured and very traditional CPG environment, noosa provides autonomy and flexibility in decision-making. A sense of accountability comes with all of this. We're all-hands-on-deck every day, making quick and nimble decisions as we go.
Sure you're trading-off security, resources at a big company for this hands-on environment where you're exposed to everything…and you do everything. It's not for everyone. It's either fearful or energizing and different for different people. For me, it's thrilling. I am willing to make a decision and be accountable for it.
What's your take on shifting marketing dollars from TV to Digital?
The industry continues to move this way, and it's important that we are doing this strategically and creatively. At noosa, we spend every dollar as if it's our own. We're a small company, so increasing consumer trial is critical to our success. Our marketing and trade practices are focused on driving trial and building loyalty with strategic communication programs. We're throwing ourselves out there and learning as much as we can, pivoting where we need to, creating a strong commercial plan driven by digital. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you have clarity.
You mentioned earlier your passion for consumer needs. What are you seeing with consumer trends impacting the food industry?
noosa is well-positioned with millennials who rank trust, value and transparency high on their list. We have a genuine, authentic story with happy cows on a family farm. We are poised to do well with this consumer by the nature of our history.
Power continues to shift rapidly to the consumer. The level of detail our consumers want to know about our farm and our food is amazing. It's a great time for us in the industry to talk back to our consumers and be transparent.
What's the retailer relationship for a small brand like noosa?
With so much competition, retailers must be savvy marketers to continue to survive and evolve. They each have a different go-to-market strategy and they're looking at noosa's ability to grow the pie with a unique product from an incremental occasion to an everyday purchase.
noosa is a $100M company in a $17.5B category and we're fighting against giants for shelf-space and airtime. And we're battling against traditional ways retailers have done things, vs. making a big splash with consumer insights, providing solutions against a sea of competition. noosa can help the shopper with simple solutions and a great product in a unique space and this is our preferred approach.
What's a disruptive force you're seeing in the food industry?
We're all getting hit with so much information that it's overwhelming! We see studies on everything from obesity, sugar, the paleo diet and the recent one on processed meat. How can we help consumers make food decisions based on facts, without confusing them?
At noosa we're unapologetic and very transparent about our yoghurt—it's made with all-natural whole milk, fresh fruit purees, and infused with a touch of clover alfalfa honey. We're seeing a larger trend where consumers are looking for full-fat products, including whole milk yoghurts that are creamier, sweeter and, ultimately, more satisfying than what was previously available. noosa yoghurt can be a great part of a balanced diet.
Any advice for others looking to move into a start-up?
Find your passion. Take what you've learned from other bigger companies, and apply that knowledge in an environment without the red tape. Find a place where you're accountable with quick decision making. Bring the infrastructure and methodologies from experience and apply it while building a culture to win.
For me, it was a passion I was looking for to add value and contribute each and every day.


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Princeton-based specialty chemicals company Rockwood Holdings Inc. announced Wednesday it has completed its sale of German ceramics producer CeramTec to European private equity firm Cinven for € 1.49 billion ($1.96 billion).
According to the announcement, Rockwood received net cash proceeds of $1.75 billion. The company will use a portion of the net proceeds to pay off term debt, CEO Seifi Ghasemi said in a statement.


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How to Forgive and Forget
You're mad as heck and there's someone else who feels the same way. Anger is a cruel tool, over-used and rarely helpful. There's been a fight and your heart tells you it's time to make-up. But every other part of you is screaming, "No Way!"
How to forgive and forget when emotions are raw? Here's common sense advice about forgiveness that works every time.


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