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Chasing Olympic dreams
Salter's goal: 2014 Games in skeleton
Published 8:50 pm, Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Clifton Park
Beads of sweat dripped off Lauren Salter's face as she prepared for the very last part of a morning workout, one that lasted two hours.
She already had labored through 12 sets of resistance workouts, which made her legs burn. Yet she still had one more 20-second plank to hold.
The timer began. With her chin just millimeters above the ground, she held steady for as long as she could. But with fewer than five seconds to go, Salter's body gave out, and she hit the turf.
Under the tutelage of her personal trainer, Salter, a three-year member of the U.S. women's national skeleton development team, endures workouts like these six days a week. And no matter how many times she hits the ground, she always gets back up.
The 25-year-old hopes to qualify for the 2014 Olympics, or in the longer-term, the 2018 Olympic games.
The sport of skeleton is a fast winter sliding sport in which a slider rides a small sled down a frozen track. It's comparable to luge and bobsledding, but the athlete rides face down and head first.
The U.S. Olympic trials in October consist of four races, two in Lake Placid and two in Park City, Utah. To be part of the four-slider 2014 team, Salter needs to finish with one of the two best overall times.
She's been training with David Bender, who owns Contemporary Athlete, a training facility and speed school he opened in Clifton Park last November.
Bender was once a springboard platform diver with Olympic aspirations. His performance in the 2004 U.S. Olympic team trial put him in good position to qualify for the 2008 Olympic games, but he broke his back in a car accident.
The kindness he once received in helping further his Olympic dream he now returns to Salter by training her free of charge, giving her the chance to capitalize on an opportunity he missed.
"How often do you get to work with somebody with such great dreams and aspirations?" said Bender, 30. "I've been down that road, so I understand where she's coming from. It's my way of paying it forward."
They're aspirations in a sport she didn't even understand before.
As Salter wrapped up her track and field career at Northern Arizona University, a coach recommended she give bobsledding a try.
When Salter was deemed too small for bobsledding, they told her to try skeleton.
She had to Google it.
And after the first run on a skeleton sled, Salter wasn't sure it was for her.
"Unlike a lot of people, I didn't like the first ride," she said. "It was fast. I didn't know what was coming next. That first ride, I got off the sled and my first thought was, 'What the hell did I just do?'
"But I had already paid for the week, so I was like, 'OK, I got to stick it out.' "
Because of Salter's experience in sprinting, she naturally became successful in a sport that begins with a 30-meter sprint before sliding across the track of ice. She easily adapted to the bent-over skeleton push and has reached a peak speed on the sled of 83 miles per hour.
"When you're going that fast and you do it right," she said, "there's a feeling that comes with your entire run like, 'Holy crap, that was awesome.' "
Using her speed to her advantage, Salter's ability to get off to a fast start is a skill she said the Olympic team is beginning to lean toward in its scouting.
Still, training for the Olympics can be a financial strain.
The national team athletes are fully funded throughout the season, receive a monthly stipend, and can earn bonus money through sponsorships, said Amanda Bird, the marketing and communications director of USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation. But because of the high price of competitive equipment — which can cost millions of dollars, Bird said — USABSF can't fund the lower-tier circuits, like the one Salter has competed on. So Salter doesn't receive any funding.
Not long after she left training in Lake Placid for a change in scenery, Salter realized she didn't have the money to afford her own place to live in Clifton Park. She found a fellow Contemporary Athlete client who had a spare guestroom, and Salter paid to live with her. At that time, Salter didn't have a full-time job and was living off money she had earned through babysitting and dog sitting, as well as the little money she made working concessions at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. She's spent months eating pasta, tuna and macaroni and cheese, and having to throw her budget toward protein foods like chicken rather than the fruits and vegetables she loves. Now she's living with a couple that charges her less in rent and has a job waiting tables in Saratoga.
"To have a legitimate shot at 2018, I have to get corporate sponsors," she said. "A lot of people just don't really know what it entails to do what I'm doing."
She and her trainer have started an online fundraiser to get in touch with brands and businesses hoping they'll agree to sponsor her.
During her last set of the morning training session, Salter's body couldn't last for the full 20-second plank.
But instead of lying there and waiting out the clock, she pushed her body weight back up and resumed the plank for the remaining seconds of the timer.
She has had plenty of reasons to give up over the past two months. She had never faced a financial deficiency like this. Seemingly everyone she grew up with now has a well-paying career, a significant other and is starting a family.
But she has a goal.
"Something about the Olympics has always caught hold of me," she said. "I see they sacrifice so much for what they do, and they love it. That's how I feel about skeleton. I love it. I like getting off my sled and shaking because it was so awesome or so petrifying. I like pushing myself until I collapse on the gym floor."


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Jonah Hill praises 'perfect' Channing Tatum
Jonah Hill thinks Channing Tatum was ''perfect'' for the role of Greg Jenko in '21 Jump Steet'.
The 28-year-old actor - who co-wrote the script for new action comedy - explained the 'GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra' star was the only person who would be ''ballsy'' enough to take on the part of the undercover police officer.
He said: ''We pictured it would be me and an action star. That was kind of the idea, we wanted someone who was known for action movies who was willing to play with that persona and be in a totally different kind of film.
''And Channing is the best person working in that field I think, and he was ballsy enough to take a leap of faith and do something different.''
Jonah admitted filming '21 Jump Street' - which is based on the 80s TV show of the same name - often resulted in a number of impromptu scenes coming about as a consequence of the duo constantly ''messing around'' on set.
He told TheReelBits.com: ''A particularly funny scene - that came just from us messing around on the day - was when Channing pushed my head down and said, 'Act like you're blowing me' and I said, 'Why me', and he said 'Because you're in a Peter Pan outfit'.
''That whole thing felt like classic Bad Boys kind of moment.''

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During an offseason of change for the Texans, the front seven in defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel's 3-4 has received so much attention that the secondary almost has been overlooked.
A closer examination shows Crennel has something he can depend on - cornerbacks starting together for a fourth consecutive season.
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Johnathan Joseph, a nine-year veteran who signed with the Texans in 2011, and Kareem Jackson, a first-round pick in 2010, go together like heat and humidity.
Joseph, 30, is the most experienced player among the defensive backs. During organized team activities and now in training camp, he almost is like an extra coach on the field as he continues to rehab from toe surgery in late December.
"I feel good physically," Joseph said Sunday. "I'm doing what the coaches and trainers ask of me. The more they let me do at practice, the more I'm open to it.
"Today, I did some one-on-ones, and I feel fine doing that. It's another step in the right direction - making sure we stay on that timeline and continue to progress day by day."
There is no need to rush a player like Joseph, who is vital to the success of the defense. He remains the team's best cover corner.
Under former defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, Joseph usually covered the opponent's best receiver.
Crennel is not going to disclose too much before the Texans kick off the regular season against Washington, which has Pierre Garçon and DeSean Jackson as receivers.
"The season is a month and a half away, so right now, it's just about trying to get better every day in practice," Joseph said. "I can't look ahead to the season."
Joseph plans to be ready for the Redskins. He and Jackson will have a difficult assignment covering Garçon and Jackson, who will make up one of the most dangerous combinations in the NFL this season.
"I think I'm way ahead of schedule from what we planned and where we thought I'd be," Joseph said. "That's part of football. You put the work in early and get in the playbook.
"It's all about work. You've got to continue to grind every day. That's so important on the backside."
Joseph has a new defensive coordinator and a new secondary coach in John Butler, who was Bill O'Brien's defensive coordinator at Penn State.
"He's a great guy and a great coach," Joseph said. "He's trying to push us. Everyone wants certain things done a certain way, so you adjust, go with the flow and try to get better. I have to learn from my mistakes and be better on technique.
"It's all about competition, and you're only going to get better as a team because it gets you ready for an actual game situation. Any time you have that competition on a daily basis, it keeps you ready and in game mode."
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Like his teammates, Joseph is learning the O'Brien mode.
"It's all about putting the hard work in and eliminating the distractions outside of football," Joseph said. "The moment he hits the practice field, it's all about football. He wants to see you take what you learn in the classroom and to the practice field and (make) progress."


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in http://ftp.handhelds.org/distributions/fam...es/v0.8.4/feed/
I found a mix of ipk's of another distros that I tried:
I've followed the steps in http://www.tkn.tu-berlin.de/research/momba...MOMBASA_ON_IPAQ but nothing works
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A/N: Sorry it's been a while since I updated.. Vacation and job interviews got in the way :). Please Read and Review :) Enjoy! Thanks to Pandorama for helping me fix this chapter :)
Chapter Two
June 13,1994:
The day had finally arrived. Abby was getting married. Eric was on leave from his duty to attend his older sister's wedding. Unfortunately their mother had made her yearly comeback and was wreaking havoc on Abby's life.
"Abby, are you sure your hair wouldn't look prettier up instead of down?" Maggie Wyczenski nagged Abby about her hair.
"Mom, I am wearing my hair how I want to. You are going to sit and be silent during this wedding. Please, mom." Abby always hated when her mother popped up in her life. She always reappeared off of her bipolar medicine. She always swore she wouldn't go off her meds again. Then she would disappear, sometimes before she could be hospitalized, and stay away for a while. Then about a year later she would show up and repeat the cycle.
Her mother had been back on her medicine for about a week. She was shocked when she showed up and Abby was in the midst of a wedding.
"Fine. You've done everything else without me. You don't want my input, fine." Maggie stomped off in the direction of where the wedding was being held.
Just then, Eric stuck his head in the door. "Ya ready to go sis?" Eric stuck his arm out for his sister to grab on to.
Abby looked up at her younger brother. "I'm ready."
They walked out of Richard's parents' house to the backyard where the wedding was taking place. Hearing The Wedding March starting to play, Eric walked his sister down the aisle. Abby glanced around at all her family and friends, along with all of Richard's family and friends. She walked toward the altar, where Richard was beaming at her, trying to keep tears from ruining her makeup.
As they walked up to the altar, the pastor asked, "Who gives this woman to this man?"
"I do." Eric smiled over at his sister and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He handed her over to Richard.
Richard and Abby approached the altar. Beaming at each other, the pastor begins the ceremony. "If anyone has any reason why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace."
Abby glared back towards her mother, urging her to stay quiet.
After waiting a few minutes, the pastor continued with the wedding. After reading a few passages from the Bible, he gets down to business. "Do you, Richard Lockhart, take Abigail Wyczenski to be your lawful wedded wife?"
"I do."
"And do you, Abigail Wyczenski, take Richard Lockhart to be your lawful wedded husband?"
"I do."
After they exchanged rings, the pastor said, "You may kiss the bride." Richard leaned in and gave Abby a passionate kiss. "Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to present to you Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart."
The newly wedded couple walked down the aisle eager to start their new lives together.
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The measurements, taken over two years starting in 2001, are about equal to the 1999-2000 figures. In late 2001, then-Surgeon General David Satcher warned about the dangers of obesity.
The latest estimates were based on body measurements of 4,390 adults and 4,258 children. The survey, conducted regularly since 1960, is considered more reliable than studies in which participants report their own girth because people consistently underestimate their weight.
The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association.
"The level of obese and overweight Americans remains at alarming levels," said Allison Hedley, a researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who led the study.
Before 1999, the results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were released in large chunks — such as 1988-94. But because obesity has become such a national concern, the data are being released every two years.
The survey found that obesity rates in several categories between 1999-2000 and 2001-2002 rose slightly, but in a statistically insignificant way. Because the time span is small, it would be wrong to conclude that obesity is leveling off, Hedley said.
Obesity is defined as having a body-mass index of 30 or above. The index is a measure of weight relative to height.
Patrick O'Neil, director of the Weight Management Center at the Medical University of South Carolina, said he was most bothered by the numbers of overweight children.
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Bless them, I was shocked to discover they have no legal rights at all.
Surprisingly, they live lives pretty much like the rest of us; they get married, they have sex, they have babies. Today we learn that some of them become Benefit Cheats in their old age.
The Government paid out £73 million in state benefits to dead people last year. The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed that it is trying to claw back some of the overpayments to almost 200,000 dead people.
But it admitted that £27 million of the money will never be recovered due to a lack of funds in the deceased's estate.
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If £73 million has been paid into their bank accounts, then £73 million is still sitting in their bank accounts - either that or 'someone' has helped to remove it. Whyfore then, is the Department of Dodgy Statistics telling us that £27 million can't be recovered? Is that £27 million in Scottish bank accounts? Is that the problem? Have Scottish Cadavers discovered a way to pop into Yates' Wine Lodge for a few quick Stella's on route to their next scam?
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The firing season in college football is getting started earlier and earlier. Just ask Ron Turner.
The Florida International head coach was fired early Sunday in a move that was hardly surprising aside from its timing.
"I want to thank Coach Turner for his contributions to the FIU football program, most importantly his commitment to academics and community service," athletic director Pete Garcia said in a short statement. "At this time Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Ron Cooper has been named interim head coach."
Turner went 10-30 over four years at the school but was 0-4 to begin the season after a 53-14 loss to Central Florida last week. While he is far from the first coach fired in 2016, Turner did become the first head coach to be fired after the season got underway.
Cooper had a 45–55 record in nine seasons as a head coach at Eastern Michigan, Louisville and Alabama A&M. He was elevated to FIU's defensive coordinator prior to the season and notably served as LSU's defensive backs coach when Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu starred in Baton Rouge.
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Albert Nobbs: Glen Close (left) and McTeer
Albert Nobbs should work. Hell, it already did work on stage thirty years ago when Glenn Close raked in off-Broadway acclaim and first aspired to put the story on film, so why not again? Close is a brilliant actress, working with a familiar role in a familiar medium. Shouldn't that enough to get Nobbs good?
Guess not.
Close plays a "kind little man" employed as a waiter in a Dublin hotel. Almost immediately, Close slips into this repressed, waxen eccentric as easily as she wears a pair of prosthetic ears. Her Nobbs, in what can only be called a fit of Very Serious Acting, is a timid servant with eyes like a wounded animal. There's trauma projected through them, for what reason we don't yet know. Then, courtesy a few seconds of panic encouraged by a hired painter named Hubert Page (Janet McTeer), all those pieces fit snug: Nobbs is a she hiding as a he.
Page is doing the same, as we soon find out, but differently from Nobbs in every way imaginable. (Just saying: They'd make a killer Odd Couple remake.) Page is bawdy and flirtatious, married and running her own business, firmly at ease with her identity and attitude. Nobbs shirks from everything, rarely even holding eye contact with others.
This conceit — women masquerading as men in 19th-century Ireland — sounds compelling, but tempts director Rodrigo Garcia with an awful lot of issues. In 113 minutes, he crams poverty issues, class tension, dreams of America, an outbreak of scarlet fever, drunken cons, and some rotten medical attention into Nobbs, seemingly to remind us again and again that life can be unbelievably shitty. Weighed down by what must've been a penny-pincher of a budget, that reality only flickers inside the hotel, where Dublin's rich and poor are thrust into one another. When Garcia's camera moves outdoors, flimsy period effects echo the film's theatrical history in a way that's both distracting and cheap. (Hello, dramatic snowfall!)
So rather than depict a rich, melodramatic atmosphere, Garcia's tour of Irish misfortune only amplifies the self-effacing notes within Close's performance. Lost are her subtle flourishes, how her dull monotone and stiff gait work weave a peculiar charm onto Nobbs, her budding friendship with Page, and her attempts to woo Helen Dawes (Mia Wasikowska).
Masterpiece Theater rip-offs aside, Nobbs presents some worthy questions about gender. Should Nobbs be considered a woman, despite her clear discomfort in that role? Can a loving marriage exist on a foundation of deceit? Did Nobbs do the right thing by sacrificing self for security? To Garcia's credit — as well as Close's, who wrote the script with Booker Prize-winning author John Banville — none of these questions are outright answered as much as they're thoughtfully considered.
That, plus McTeer work's in a role that ultimately outshines Close's, should be enough to make Nobbs work. It's got intrigue, doesn't overextend past its genre, and features two spectacular performances that landed Oscar nominations. So, how does it manage to still be so damn boring? We're talking about cross-dressing in Dublin, complete with bowler hats, aristocratic dinner parties, and high-rise collars! Save for McTeer's Page, though, there's barely a whiff of flavor in this wallowing pit of miasma.
In the end, these failures fall on the character of Nobbs. She wants to mimic Page's life, but won't remember her real name or address the identity she abandoned. She wants to marry Dawes, but never gives reason or feeling to that love. She yearns to buy into a fantasy lifestyle outside her emotional means, but never stops to consider why. You want to know why Albert Nobbs is no good? It, like its title character, is so caught up in its own drama, it never bothers to fill in the blanks.


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It was the easiest and sweetest of endings. Olly Barkley's last act as a Bath player before his move on Monday to Racing Metro 92 was to convert a penalty try from in front of the posts. He smiled, clapped his hands and embraced backs coach Brad Davis. He had scored 16 points in victory and was soon applauded all the way around the ground. He will clearly be missed in these parts.
Maybe the final scoreline flattered Bath, and Sale can have just grievance at some of the refereeing decisions that went against them, but there was no doubt that Bath were the superior side as Sale slipped to their fifth defeat from five matches this season.
The visitors are in desperate trouble. They look like a side who have no idea how to win. They were inaccurate and, until replacement Danny Cipriani arrived, lacking spark. They also made some poor decisions. With seven minutes remaining they were just 19-10 down when they ran a penalty that was eminently kickable. They still pressed hard, with Cipriani's grubber nearly putting Tom Brady in for a try, but eventually the ball was turned over – how that was done was probably illegal but that is the game sometimes – and after a penalty to the corner Ben Skirving was driven over from the line-out.
Bath had been 12-3 in front at half-time, with four penalties from Barkley. Quite naturally he had led his side out to generous applause and was soon demonstrating why he was the most consistent kicker in the Aviva Premiership this season. Actually his first penalty of the afternoon he did not really want to take. Wide out on the right he would have preferred a dink to the corner and a rumbling line-out from his forwards. Skipper Stuart Hooper disagreed and ordered his fly-half to kick for goal. This Barkley dutifully did, and slotted it with ease.
It was generally an uninspiring half, however. Sale attempted to bring their big ball-carrying props, Eifion Lewis-Roberts and Tony Buckley, into play but Bath were waiting and only once did Buckley make any real ground.
At the scrummage Bath were obviously in the ascendancy. Wales prop Paul James looks a useful acquisition and together with Lee Mears and the outstanding David Wilson he forms a front row that will trouble many a Premiership side. James also showed good hands and Mears was always willing to carry. As for Wilson he looks fitter than ever and he scored a second-half try that he had begun himself with a 30-metre surge.
Behind them Hooper was as lively as ever, stealing Sale line-out ball, and Dave Attwood demonstrated why his proponents suffered a frustrating time. He blows hot and cold. There was one superb tackle and turnover off Brady but then immediately an unnecessary dropped pass. He has enormous promise but must find that consistency.
Just after Barkley had made it 12-3 things should have got a whole lot worse for Sale as winger Brady chased the restart and took out Skirving in the air. It was probably accidental and Skirving might have knocked on, but it was also highly dangerous. He was rightly sent to the sin-bin.
Nick Macleod should have kicked his second penalty of the game in Brady's absence but missed a relatively simple chance. During that time Sale managed to escape without conceding a point. It could not last, though, as Wilson soon scored.
At 19-3 up Bath should have buried Sale. But the visitors responded immediately with a try from centre Johnny Leota, wriggling out of the tackle.
For all the paucity of class at times, there was no lack of effort. Bath centre Dan Hipkiss was the epitome of that commitment. He had already been clattered and was standing on the wing looking rather dazed. The Sale bench were shouting to their men that they should attack him. So that is what Sale did. Full-back Rob Miller ran at Hipkiss, and what did the centre do? He hit him into the beginning of next week.
Andy Powell attempted something similar in the dying moments on Bath replacement Dominic Day. His only problem was that it was a good deal higher. It caused quite a reaction and he was yellow-carded, showing his anger at the decision by flicking a V-sign at the baying Bath crowd.
Bath took the scrummage and shoved Sale back at a rate of knots. The penalty try resulted, and the departing Barkley finished it off.


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Tattoo aftercare is as important as selecting the proper tattoo design and its placement. A beautiful tattoo can become a complete mess if you fail to properly follow the instruction given by your tattoo artist on the aftercare process. You are under the special care till you are with your tattoo artist but the responsibilities becomes as soon as you step out of the tattoo shop. It is your duty and completely depends on you how you take care of your new emblem inked on your body that enhances additional attraction to your looks.
It is very important to follow the guidelines your tattoo artist has given you and in case if you did not receive a care packet, then immediately follow-up call to your artist on the proper care of your tattoo. Make sure that none of the instructions given by your tattoo artist should be replaced by any means. For instance people often feel uncomfortable with bandages tied around area of the body where it has been inked to prevent air-born bacteria from infecting the fresh wound. People tend to remove before the stipulated hours which they should not do. They should leave the area untouched for at least two hours.
Besides this extra care of the area where is to be taken after the removal of the bandage. Use luke-warm water, and mild liquid antimicrobial soap to wash away any ointment, plasma, or dry blood from your new tattoo. Take care not rub that area with anything abrasive. While washing that area use your hand or soft paper towel. The same care should be taken while drying that area. Just pat but never make the mistake of rubbing that area with clean towel or dry paper towel. Then you need to apply a thin layer of D&D ointment, Bacitracin ointment, or H2Ocean. Avoid using Neosporin because it can causes excess healing and dry out. This further causes cracks and pigment loss. Such aftercare should be practice for 2-3 times daily and should be continued for 5-7 days until the skin is smooth. You can then apply un-scented lotions such as Lubriderm after the stipulated time of treatment.
Other activities like showering and bathing, swimming in swimming pools, lakes, or ponds and hot tubs, scabbing and getting expose in sun also requires certain type of precautions. While taking shower avoid soaking your tattoo for 2-4 weeks. Avoidance of contact with the chemicals present in the pool, and hot tub environment for at least 4-6 weeks after getting your tattoo is very important. Even swimming in lakes and ponds should be avoided as you may get infected through the untreated water. Do not pick, or scratch at the scabbing and protect your tattoo from harmful sun rays with an SPF of 30 and by your clothing.
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Problem Solving at Its BestJune 11, 2005
Teams from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Harvey Mudd College have each been selected to receive one of two awards for the 2005 Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Mathematical Contest in Modeling. The teams competed in the 21st Annual Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) administered by the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP). The contest included 664 teams representing academic institutions from 10 countries.
Rensselaer team members were Meral Reyhan and John Evans, while the Harvey Mudd team was comprised of Clay Hambrick, Katie Lewis, and Lori Thomas. Members of each team will receive a cash award of $300 and three one-year student memberships in SIAM. SIAM will also award each team member a travel grant of $500 toward attending the 2005 SIAM Annual Meeting in New Orleans this July, where they will be honored at the awards luncheon.
The MCM contest allows teams four days to solve one of two challenging problems by using mathematical tools. Rensselaer's problem required teams to propose a model that would help determine the optimal number of tollbooths in a barrier toll plaza. Their solution paper is titled "A Quasi-Sequential Cellular Automaton Approach to Traffic Modeling." Peter Kramer, assistant professor of mathematics at Rensselaer, was the faculty adviser for the team at the MCM contest.
Harvey Mudd's problem asked the teams to develop a model showing the consequences of massive dam failure. The title of their paper offering a solution was "From Lake Murray to a Dam Slurry." Harvey Mudd's advisor was Professor Jon T. Jacobsen.
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In some cultures floating around naked with strangers would land you in hot water. In Japan it quite literally does, but this is not a story about exploits in a far- flung destination. Even if your visit is fleeting, a layover from Narita Airport (approximately 1 hour from Tokyo) ensures you're ideally located for a rendezvous with the perfect remedy for fatigue, jetlag and countless other ailments.
The Japanese have been soaking in hot springs for over 2,000 years and when Buddhism came to Japan in the 6th century, monks set up temples with lodgings often on the same sites as hot springs for road weary pilgrims. Once the Edo Period (1603-1867) arrived, so did the construction of highways and a train system, leading to more frequent trips by merchants, affluent families and leisure travellers. The travel boom saw the opening of inns with onsens (hot springs), known as ryokans, where travellers still visit for leisure and health purposes.
With over 138 million people visiting 55,000 onsens every year, even the most common ones contain small amounts of radical carbon, salt and other minerals. Each type is known for its unique benefits and salt springs have a high concentration of minerals and salts; and although are the perfect jetlag remedy, hot springs have many therapeutic benefits. Carbonated onsens are said to aid those with heart conditions, blood circulation disorders and neurological disorders. Those containing sodium chloride offer relief from painful joints, arthritis and rheumatism. Iron springs are identified by their boiling red water and offer relief for painful joints, menopausal discomforts and chronic skin diseases. Soaking in sulphur springs reeking of rotten eggs is not going to satisfy the romantics, but will help to prevent the hardening of the arteries. Springs containing radium lower blood pressure, aid in the prevention of the hardening of the arteries, are good for digestive disorders or rheumatism. Acid onsens may seem like they belong in a Bond movie, but are actually indigenous to Japan, thanks to the high concentration of hydrogen ions which are good for chronic skin conditions and diabetes; however they should be avoided by those with sensitive skin.
In the Chiba Prefecture about 45 minutes from the Narita airport, the Yamato no Yu (www.yamatonoyu.com/eng/) onsen overlooks Inba Lake, and with views of Mt. Fuji shimmering in the distance, it delivers a taste of Japan and several bathing options. The open-air bath is surrounded by natural beauty, and the main inside bath is full of nutrients believed to cure nerve tension, muscle pain, incision injuries, burns and gynaecological disorders. Or splash out on one of the individuals rooms with private baths and end your treatment in the Radiant Bath, a heated chair designed to maintain 1-1.5 degrees above your body temperature.
Located in the heart of Itako city along the Soyokaze River (aka River of the 12 Bridges) is the Itako Hotel (1-10-7 Ayame, Itako-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture); its main bath offers views of Mt. Tsukuba and Lake Kasumigaura. Many of the traditional Japanese-style rooms command river views, and in June the adjacent Iris Garden is in full bloom and heaving with snap-happy bridal parties. While in this region, visit the pretty canal town of Katori in Sawara, especially during their festival seasons in spring, summer and autumn, when the town comes alive with floats.
In the Ibaraki Prefecture on Mt. Tsukuba, one of Japan's famous 100 mountains, known for its twin peaks (believed to be male and female bestowing marital harmony) is Tsukuba Grand Hotel (www.tsukuba-grandhotel.co.jp) with an open-air hot spring and a view of the Kanto Plain. The waters are high in alkaline, which are known to reduce fatigue and help with nerve pain, aching muscles and joints. In this region is the Kashima Port, one of the biggest in world and well worth a gander, if only from the observation tower, although an even greater appreciation can be had with the excursion boat "the Eureca." Also in Kashima is the Jingu Shrine, founded in 660 BC in a relaxing forest complex sure to scare away jetlag.
Further afield is the small island, Shikinejima, which is part of the Izu Seven Islands (www.japan-i.jp) and renowned for its onsens and beaches. In the south of the island is Ashitsuki Onsen, which is refilled by the sea at high tide, causing a large iron count known for its miraculous healing powers used by wounded soldiers during WW II. Bathing is mixed, but in this instance swimming costumes are mandatory. Also in the south is Jinata Onsen reached by a trek through a gorge, and as you can imagine, its remoteness ensures almost complete seclusion. Novelty bathers may opt for Yunessun Spa Resort (www.yunessun.com), where there's a bath for all tastes: sake, green tea, coffee, wine or noodles; not edible, but your babe will still be good enough to eat.
Sitting on the volcanic belt which causes havoc and heartache, particularly as March marks the anniversary of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, Mother Nature makes some compensation for the tectonic flaw with her gift of hot springs. The tradition of immersing oneself in hot waters shows no signs of changing and is more popular than ever with the influx of tourists returning to Japan's shores. Dipping your toe into an unknown culture can be an exhilarating experience for the uninitiated, and all the goodness gushing from within the earth's core is sure to leave an impression as sure as your jetlag floats away.
Sidebar: The rules of hot springing
Public bathing is quintessentially Japanese, but before you can relax there is a protocol to follow. These are not rules to be broken or you could be asked to leave, and given you're as naked as the day you were born, this is a scene best avoided:
- If you're staying at a ryokan you'll be given a robe to wear to the baths, worn with the left side wrapped over the right and tied with an obi (sash), which is to be left in the lockers with your belongs and clothing.
- Yes, you're going to be naked; however the sexes are generally segregated. This is not an exercise of sexuality and vanity, but one of relaxation and contemplation.
- An onsen is for soaking, not washing. The more you lather up and scrub every crevice, the more accepted you will be. All soap must be thoroughly rinsed off before entering the onsen.
- You'll be given a hand towel, which is to be placed on the ground near to where you'll be wallowing. You may use the towel to dab the sweat off your brow, but it's never to enter the water.
- Anything apart from your pristine body entering the water is considered unclean, including hair (to be worn up) jewelry, clothing and soap. Tattoos are associated with gangsters, so if you do have ink, best to mention it before entering, while you're still conservatively dressed.
- As you are a foreigner, the locals will be politely curious, and you might be grateful for the modesty of steam.
- Making small talk with strangers is considered suspicious.
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Amir Khan, Lamont Peterson, Seth Mitchell, Timur Ibragimov, Anthony Peterson And Jamie Kavanagh Held Coast-To-Coast, Same Day Workouts. In Los Angeles And Washington, DC Yesterday In Advance Of Their Respective December 10 Fights At The Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC Which Will Be Telecast Live On HBO's World Championship Boxing
Amir Khan, Unified Super Lightweight World Champion
"I have all the power and speed on my side to beat Lamont Peterson. I think this will be my toughest test, but I think I will win and do it in good style. I'm expecting a big fight to end the year. It's going to be explosive in the ring on December 10th.
"Lamont Peterson is on the same level as me, but if you ask me if he's going to beat me, I would say he's good and he's strong and on my level, but he won't beat me. He's tricky. He's tall and he's strong. We all know how good Victor Ortiz is, and to get knocked down and come out with a draw [against Ortiz] is impressive.
"I train hard and I perform. What it really comes down to is winning. As long as I keep winning fights and winning over more fans, I'll become as well known as Manny [Pacquiao.]
"We are going to be ready for whatever Lamont Peterson brings into the ring. We know exactly what we want to do. If we follow our game plan and don't make any mistakes, we'll be fine.
"Alex Ariza and I have been working hard. He's killing me in the gym, but I enjoy that. I like to leave the gym feeling tired, like I've worked out hard."
Lamont Peterson, Number One Rated Super Lightweight Contender
"I'm much more comfortable at this level. I feel at ease and I know that December 10th I'm going to go out there and it's going to be another day of boxing. It's something I've been doing for 17 years.
"To me, Khan is similar to Tim Bradley. They are hustle fighters. They just try to outpoint you.
"A taller fighter is always easier for me than a shorter fighter, so overall; I'd say Khan is about the same challenge as Victor Ortiz or Bradley.
"I would say I'm the toughest fighter Khan has faced so far. In a lot of his fights, he's fought older or much shorter fighters and he had a lot of physical advantages over them. He's not going to have any of those advantages over me.
"I know I have a lot of people are pulling for me in the DC area and even in the U.K. A lot of people want to see me win this fight. I don't want to disappoint anyone, but it goes right back to the same thing as far as what's best for me and sticking to my game plan. People might want me to do certain things, but at the end of the day I have to stick to the game plan that my coach and I came up with.
"I understand that fighting at home could be a distraction, but regardless of the situation, if you know what you have to do, then you'll just do it. You don't let any distractions come in. You can only get distracted if you allow it to happen.
"I'm pretty comfortable with fighting at home. I wanted to fight here. I know that when I walk into the ring and see those familiar faces, it will help me in the ring. I shouldn't have any distractions or any added pressure. I think I'll deal with it pretty well.
"It means a lot to be the first big fight in DC in 18 years. Growing up, I watched the big DC fighters like Sharmba Mitchell, Mark 'Too Sharp' [Johnson] and Riddick Bowe. I dreamed of it being me one day. Now this is my chance. It's a dream come true and I'm just happy right now."
Seth Mitchell, Undefeated Heavyweight Contender
"I am excited. It is going to be a good feeling to come out and fight in front of my hometown crowd and hopefully put on a good show so HBO can come out to DC again.
"I definitely believe in my heart and in my mind that I am ready. My trainer and I have been working very hard in the gym. I will be prepared December 10th.
"I read a couple of his [Timur Ibragimov] quotes, saying that he is too experienced for me. That remains to be seen. He hasn't been stopped so it will definitely be a feather in my cap to go out and stop him.
"I don't necessarily go out looking for knockouts even though I have knocked out 10 of my last 11 opponents.
"I have to keep everything in perspective. I do this for my family. This is a part of the business; having appearances to build the fight, but you have to stay focused.
"I think that the heavyweight division is not in great hands right now. I respect the Klitschko's, but someone has to go out and beat them. I want to continue to progress. I want to be the man to dethrone the Klitschko's.
"I am going to be prepared. I have no problem staying off of my phone, staying off of the computer and really focusing on the task at hand and that is December 10th."
Timur Ibragimov, Heavyweight Contender
"Everything is going well in training camp. I'm here in Los Angeles with my coach and my friends and I'm ready to fight.
"I've been to Washington, DC a few times, but I have never fought there before. I know big things are going to happen in my life and there are going to be big things happening in Washington, DC on December 10.
"Seth Mitchell is young and strong, but everyone is strong and that's why you always have to be 100%. I'm ready. I'm at 100%. Be ready for war on December 10th!
"Thank you to all of the fans for all of their support and for always believing in me."
Anthony Peterson, Lightweight Contender
"It's very important to continue that legacy [of great Washington, DC fighters] because we've got the ammunition to do it. We've got a variety of fighters that are coming up that could well be world champions. We could have 67 champions here in DC.
"It's very important because I'm tired of going out to Vegas and hearing them say, 'What's up with DC?' We're waiting, but it's going to happen. It's very important that December 10th, we take over boxing.
"I remember talking to my brother and saying that we're going to host a big fight here one day and coach told us plenty of times that it'll happen if we stick to what we do.
"That's the only thing that's keeping me afloat, is watching my brother.
"We feel worse for each other when we lose.
"That night, I know it's mandatory for me to spark a fight and get a win."
Jamie Kavanagh, Undefeated Rising Lightweight Star
"Camp is going well. We have had a lot of good sparring with Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan.
"I'm looking forward to the next few weeks. Training will be really tough for the two weeks coming up and then it will calm down right before the fight.
"This is my fourth fight on Amir Khan's undercards and I'm really looking forward to it. It's great having all of the British fans in the crowd.
Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions
"Once again, you will witness a global star in the making in Amir Khan. It's going to be a very exciting fight. I give a lot of credit to Amir Khan for taking on Lamont Peterson in his own backyard.
"Seth Mitchell can be the savior of the heavyweight division. He's a great young, rising prospect.
"I'm looking forward to the fight between Seth Mitchell and Timur Ibragimov. I think it is a dangerous fight for Mitchell and I think it will be a real test for him."
Freddie Roach, Khan's Trainer
"Amir is coming along well; he has been looking very impressive. He's just getting better and better, especially coming off of a good win.
"Amir has got a tough guy in front of him in Lamont Peterson, but he's ready. We have had great sparring and he looks very impressive. He has great movement in the gym. You just want him to carry that into the fight."
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"Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson," a 12-round Unified Super Lightweight World Title Fight for Khan's WBA World Super Championship and IBF World Championship taking place on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Khan Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. Also featured will be a 10-round heavyweight battle between Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell and Timur Ibragimov. The fights will be telecast live in the United States on HBO's World Championship Boxing at 9:45 p.m. ET/6:45 p.m. PT and on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.
Tickets, priced at $300, $150, $75, $50 and $25, are available for purchase through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com . Tickets for fans traveling from the United Kingdom are available for purchase online at www.sportscorporation.comor by calling +44 (0)845 163 0845.


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Savannah-Chatham police are looking for: Nashuna LaFaye Phillips
Charge: Theft by conversion
Age: 27
Height: 5 feet, 2 inches
Weight: 214 pounds
Eyes: Brown
Remarks: Phillips' last known address is the 100 block of Aquinnah Street in Pooler. Anyone with information about Phillips is asked to call Financial Crimes at 912-651-6735 or CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020.
Savannah-Chatham police are looking for: Laroy Jamel Murphy
Charge: Theft by deception and theft by receiving
Age: 22
Height: 5 feet, 6 inches
Weight: 185 pounds
Eyes: Brown
Remarks: Murphy's last known address is the 2100 block of Auburn Street. Anyone with information about Murphy is asked to call Detective J. Sanders at 651-6732 or CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020.
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Oyster #99: 'All Woman' Out Now!
Featuring covergirl Shalom Harlow shot by Cass Bird.
We gave you a sneak peek earlier this week, and tomorrow our 'All Woman' Issue, 100% created by and featuring women, hits stands. Until you can make it to your local newsstand in the morning, here's our staff and contributors on their heroines.
Alice Cavanagh, Editor: My grandma. There will never be anyone else like her. She had so much love to give that she could have suffocated the entire world with it. She was bossy, loud, generous, and braver than anyone I have ever known, plus she loved being dramatic — mostly for comic relief purposes. She did think I was crazy for wanting to become a writer (and once considered setting me up with a 79-year-old) but nonetheless she was supportive of my life choices.
Amina Nolan, Photographer: I would have to say Wonder Woman. Love a woman that can rock a headband, and her get-up reminds me of this season's Hermès! She has superhuman strength and is quite the catch.
Ana Ifould, Market Editor: A woman called Justine Frank. She was an artist from Antwerp who was connected to George Bataille and wrote a bunch of erotic short stories… Her life is fascinating. Her erotic take on feminism is crazy and seems so wild and contemporary, especially considering it was written a long time ago. I guess it's also the time that makes her a heroine — women seemed to be so powerful and liberated back then. To me, that is a heroine.
Ariane Halls, Deputy Editor: Grace Jones, because she is terrifying and amazing and dated Dolph Lundgren. A lot of people say they don't care what other people think, but I have a feeling Grace Jones actually means it.
Bella Howard, Photographer: I think my heroine is Joanna Lumley. In real life she is smart, beautiful, well-travelled and has a great social conscience. In fake life she plays Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous, one of the most stylish and funny characters I have ever seen — and her fave tipple is bubbly, just like mine!
Cara Stricker, Photographer: My heroines are the real women in my life. Their experiences are tangible, and they teach me how to find my way.
Emily Royal, Editorial Assistant: Amy Poehler, because she is the world's funniest, best person.
Eugenie Dalland, Writer: The Lady Eve, Nikita and Ellen Ripley. I know they're fictional characters, but they're all so badass.
Hannah Lack, Writer: Martha Gellhorn — often best known for her turbulent five-year marriage to Hemingway, but should be better known for changing war reporting forever. She ignored the official line given to the press — "official drivel", as she called it. She told the truth as she saw it.
Ingrid Kesa, Web Editor: My mum, for putting up with me.
Karley Sciortino, Writer: My heroine is the writer Mary Gaitskill. Her book of short stories, Bad Behavior, is one of my favourites. She writes a lot about S&M, power-play relationships and women in the sex industry, and she does it in a way that's very brutal and honest, but also very beautiful. She was very important to me when I first started writing.
Kate Williams, Writer: My heroine is Buffy Summers, because she saved the world a lot and looked good doing it.
Monica Nakata, Publisher: Lucy van Pelt, because it's true — "Happiness is a warm puppy."
Petra Collins, Photographer: I would say Sandra Fluke is my heroine. She is the perfect example of a strong, educated woman of 2012. She has the heart and guts to stand up to our patriarchal system and thus her braveness really inspires me.
Sam Addington, Beauty Director: My heroine is my first grade teacher. She was imaginative and fun — everything was an adventure! She changed the way I viewed the world — thanks to her, red cordial will always be pirates' blood.
Sasha Kelly, Sittings Editor: Kim Gordon is a definite heroine of mine. Artist, musician, mother, boys club conqueror. Uncompromising. Still an absolute babe.
Stacia Hadiutomo, Designer: Björk. She is fearless, weird and abstract. Her vision — the universe that she's created around her and all the work that she's produced… She dared to imagine something that didn't exist in this world.
Stacey Mark, Photographer: My heroines are all of the women who allow me to shoot them.
Steff Yotka, Writer: Elaine Benes from Seinfeld. Everything I know about being a woman I learned from Elaine Benes. I watched too much Seinfeld growing up!
Stevie Dance, Contributing Editor: Mums! Mine in particular. Shout-out to Lisa Dance!
Tavi Gevinson, Writer: I have many heroines, but right now Stevie Nicks is especially important to me for her completely raw emotion and refusal to apologise for her imperfections. 'Rhiannon' made my heart beat fast the first time I heard it and 'Landslide' made it absolutely sink. If I ever have major heart failure, I will blame her.
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March 2, 2012
MegaUpload Founder Confident He Will Beat 'Political' Online Piracy Charges
MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom accused U.S. authorities on Thursday of pursuing "misleading and malicious" charges against him, and said he is confident he will prevail in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest copyright cases in history.
Dotcom made the remarks during his first interviews since his January 20 arrest at his home in New Zealand.He was released on bail February 22 in New Zealand after winning a legal battle with prosecutors who wanted keep him behind bars. The conditions of his release call for Dotcom to remain confined to his Auckland home and prohibit him from using the Internet.
Federal authorities in the U.S. are working hard to extradite Dotcom on racketeering and other federal charges, alleging that Dotcom and colleagues at his file-sharing website facilitated millions of illegal downloads they say cost songwriters and filmmakers half a billion dollars in lost revenue.
But a defiant Dotcom said he is confident of beating the charges brought by the Justice Department and FBI, and compared the accusations to U.S. claims that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.
"It´s kinda like weapon of mass destructions in Iraq, you know? If you want to go after someone and you have a political goal you will say whatever it takes," Dotcom said during an interview with local TV station 3news Campbell Live in New Zealand.
"These are fabrications and lies. There are a hundred other companies out there that offer the same service like us. Why has not something happened to them?" he said, adding that there was no way the U.S. could win the landmark online piracy case.
In a story published Thursday in The New Zealand Herald, Dotcom accused U.S. authorities of cherry-picking emails and other evidence in a way that was "misleading and malicious."
"For me, sitting in my cell, I'm thinking, 'Why are they doing this? They can't win it'," Dotcom said, noting that MegaUpload had employees whose job it was to take down any content that might infringe copyright.
However, the U.S. indictment alleges that while MegaUpload often took down individual links to offending material, they routinely left the offending content itself in place.
During a separate interview with the file-sharing news website TorrentFreak, Dotcom accused New Zealand authorities of putting on a show for the FBI when they swept down in helicopters to arrest him at his home, and reiterated his belief that he would ultimately beat the charges against him.
"We're going for this and we're confident we're going to win," Dotcom told the website.
"We feel that the action taken against us was political."
Dotcom told the Herald that on his first day of incarceration at Auckland Central Remand Prison he was not provided with basic necessities like a blanket or toilet paper. He also said he was deprived of sleep after being awakened every two hours by guards shining flashlights in his face to ensure he was still alive and in his cell.
Dotcom, who the U.S. described in court papers as 6 feet, 5 inches tall and 322 pounds, told the paper he was pleased about losing 35 pounds while he was jailed, but described the entire episode as "a little bit like a nightmare."
He acknowledged that his flamboyant lifestyle may have played a role in attracting attention to him.
"I'm a fun-loving guy. I enjoy my life. I have a big kid inside me," he said.
But his priorities have now changed, he said.
"That was childish stuff, it was fun at the time and I don't regret it, but that is not me today, I am a different guy. I just want to have a safe future for my kids and, you know, provide my family with a great home and that's why we moved to New Zealand and we're really surprised what is going on here."
Dotcom's extradition hearing is scheduled to begin in August in Auckland, New Zealand.
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November 29, 2004
Paget Foundation Endorses Surgeon General Report
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paget Foundation announces its endorsement of Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General issued on October 14th by Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D. This report marks the first report by the Surgeon General on the topic of bone health and diseases, including Paget's disease, the second most prevalent bone disease after osteoporosis.
"The Surgeon General's report provides important information about the causes, clinical features and treatment of Paget's disease that support and amplify the messages that the Paget Foundation has been sending for many years," said Dr. Ethel S. Siris, M.D., Madeline C. Stabile Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University. "Paget's disease education is critical to raising overall physician awareness and diagnosis and to arming patients with reliable information so they can ask the right questions and get the right treatment."More than one million Americans are known to suffer from Paget's disease of the bone, a chronic, treatable disease in which bone cells malfunction, resulting in bone pain, osteoarthritis, deformities and fractures. Paget's disease is commonly diagnosed by an x-ray examination, serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) test, or bone scan. Bisphosphonates are the preferred method of treatment.
According to the report, many patients are not properly diagnosed. Additionally, the report states that all bone diseases, including Paget's disease, remain a major public health problem in the United States. To ensure the best possible outcome, early identification of diseases, such as Paget's disease, is critical.
"We congratulate the Surgeon General for releasing this comprehensive report and validating our mission to raise awareness of Paget's disease and other bone diseases," said Charlene Waldman, executive director of the Paget Foundation. "This report confirms the need for additional educational outreach for patients and health professionals on Paget's disease and other bone diseases."
The Surgeon General's Report is available online at http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/ or by calling 866-718-BONE.
The Paget Foundation For Paget's Disease of Bone and Related Disorders
Founded in 1978, the Paget Foundation is a national voluntary health agency that provides information on Paget's disease of bone and other bone disorders to patients, family members and health professionals. The foundation also addresses primary hyperparathyroidism, fibrous dysplasia, osteopetrosis, and the effects of certain cancers on the skeleton.
For more information on Paget's disease or other disorders that the Paget Foundation addresses, please contact the Paget Foundation at http://www.paget.org/ or call toll free at 800-23-PAGET.
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CONTACT: Charlene Waldman of The Paget Foundation, +1-212-509-5335, [email protected]
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Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) has seen some success with its new BlackBerry 10 operating system in other parts of the world. While there seemed to be some confusion with sales numbers for the touchscreen-only Z10 handset in the first few weeks of release, thee has been a certain palpability regarding the enthusiasm for the keyboard Q10 device virtually everywhere. But perhaps the big test for BlackBerry and the potential viability of this new OS – and perhaps the company as a whole – is coming this week.
You see, while the U.S. is not the largest smartphone market in the world, it is the largest developed market and it tends to be the bellwether for many tech devices. If a company like Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) wants to be successful, it likely has to meet or exceed expectations in the U.S. market. If the U.S. market embraces a product, then that product will likely have a future in the rest of the world. After a pretty long wait, loyal BlackBerry fans in the U.S., who have always been fond of the physical QWERTY keyboard, will begin to get their hands on the Q10 devices this week, as three of the major U.S. wireless carriers start taking orders for the new BlackBerry.
While AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) do not have the devices in their stores yet, both companies have been taking pre-orders, and Verizon announced that it would start shipping the devices by Thursday. Neither of the top two U.S. carriers have given any indication as to when they would have the devices on their store shelves for customers to see. T-Mobile USA is the other carrier that will have the Q10 available for customers this week.
Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) said it would offer the Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) Q10 handset sometime this summer. The phone will be offered for about $200 with a two-year service contract, according to the latest reports.
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Well, Friday afternoon, I came home from the dentist after having my back molar extracted, feeling very sad and sorry for myself! So, what to do? I know, take some strong painkillers, cuddle the cat, watch some trashy TV and get started on my Friday Frolics stitching and why not chose something for the June theme for the Christmas Ornie SAL (Christmas animal/pet).
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NEW YORK – Acrobats, dancers and musicians who perform in New York City's subway system are decrying what they say is heavy-handed policing.
Several performers championed their cause outside City Hall Tuesday. Police had no immediate response.
More than 240 subway performers have been arrested so far this year. That's about four times as many as the same period last year.
Transit rules generally allow performing for tips in parts of subway stations, but not in trains or with amplifiers, unless artists have permits.
Some performers say they comply but still get arrested.
Others acknowledge breaking the rules but say the police should focus on crime, not on entertainment.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has said these may not seem like big offenses, "but breaking the law is breaking the law."


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I get it. You love your dog. I have kids so I'll even go so far as to say I can understand why you can't see how fucking annoying and inconsiderate you are being when you drag your dog everywhere you go. But for fuck's sake do you really need to take your dog into a bar with you? What for? If your dog needs attention, give it attention! I didn't come to the bar to give your dog attention. Much like I don't go to Chuck E. Cheese if I don't want to be surrounded by kids. More to the point, I'm at the god damn bar because I would like a brief respite from both kids AND dogs and the people who are helping these little beings through life. I don't dislike dogs, but I loathe you for making me hear them bark, yip, whine... and then to top it all off your dogs love to huff crotch, too. Really?? That's funny?! Fuck you, mother fucker! Letting your dog hoove everybody's junk is ridiculous, and laughing about it makes you a piece of dogshit.
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Submission + - Paralyzed man walks again using exoskeleton (dailymail.co.uk)
dominique_cimafranca writes: "A story from the Daily Mail in the UK talks about a partially paralyzed man who is able to walk again using an exoskeleton frame. The article goes a bit far in comparing the device to Robocop, but it does show pictures of the man, paralyzed for the last 20 years, regaining some use of his legs. From the article:
The device, called ReWalk, is the brainchild of engineer Amit Goffer, founder of Argo Medical Technologies, a small Israeli high-tech company. Something of a mix between the exoskeleton of a crustacean and the suit worn by Robocop, ReWalk helps paraplegics — people paralysed below the waist — to stand, walk and climb stairs. The system, which requires crutches to help with balance, consists of motorized leg supports, body sensors and a back pack containing a computerized control box and rechargeable batteries.


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5. El Paso, Texas
> Truck traffic: 714,699
> Total value of trade: $59.9 billion
> Most traded commodity: Electrical machinery and equipment
> Value of most traded commodity:$20.7 billion
With more than 6 million people entering the U.S. by foot alone at this port last year, El Paso's border crossing is by far the largest in terms of pedestrian traffic. It is also the busiest port in terms of personal vehicle traffic, with more than 9 million cars crossing the border in 2011. In 2011, $59.9 billion worth of goods was transported through the port. A large percentage of the metro region's total employment — 7.4% in all — was in the transportation, warehousing and utilities sector, the ninth-highest out of all metropolitan areas.
4. Otay-Mesa, Calif.
> Truck traffic:744,929
> Total value of trade: $33.2 billion
> Most traded commodity: Electrical machinery and equipment
> Value of most traded commodity: $13.7 billion
The Otay-Mesa port is located at the southern tip of California in the San Diego metropolitan area, connecting the U.S. to Tijuana, Mexico. In 2011, approximately $33.2 billion worth of goods were traded at the port. Electrical machinery was the most traded commodity, with $13.7 billion trading hands in 2011. Similar to Calexico, the area has been associated with drug smuggling. Elaborate drug tunnels connecting the two countries and aimed at evading law enforcement officials have been often discovered.
Also Read: The Cities Where Violent Crime is Soaring
3. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, N.Y.
> Truck traffic: 926,447
> Total value of trade: $82.1 billion
> Most traded commodity: Vehicle and vehicle parts
> Value of most traded commodity: $17.0 billion
The port in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls area was the busiest port on the East Coast for truck traffic as of 2011, with approximately 926,000 trucks crossing the border. The port was also second to El Paso's port-of-entry in terms of personal vehicle traffic, with more than 5.9 million cars crossing the border. Vehicle and vehicle parts was the largest commodity passing through the port, with $17 billion worth being carried through in 2011. The port was also the busiest in terms of trade of pharmaceuticals, tobacco and coffee, among others.
2. Detroit, Mich.
> Truck traffic: 1,474,775
> Total value of trade: $120.9 billion
> Most traded commodity: Vehicle and vehicle parts
> Value of most traded commodity: $48.7 billion
More than $120 billion worth of commodities passed through Detroit's port-of entry in 2011. By far, the most common commodity moved through the port in terms of value was vehicles and vehicle parts, with about $48.7 billion worth traded in 2011. The ports have had a significant impact on the regional economy. A study by Martin Associates, an economic consulting firm, found that in 2010, cargo and vessel activities boosted state and federal coffers by nearly $290 million and led to more than $255 million in compensation for the approximately 5,600 employees within the Detroit port system.
Also Read: The Cities Where Everyone Has a Job
1. Laredo, Texas
> Truck traffic: 1,695,916
> Total value of trade: $144.9 billion
> Most traded commodity: Vehicles and vehicle parts
> Value of most traded commodity: $34.0 billion
There were nearly 1.7 million truck crossings at Laredo's port in 2011, with almost 1.3 million of those trucks containing goods at the time of entry. The port was also the fourth-busiest in terms of passenger vehicle traffic, second for train traffic, and third for pedestrian traffic. Trade activity is a vital component to the economy of Laredo. As of 2011, 11% of those employed in the Laredo metropolitan area worked in transportation, warehousing and utilities, tied for the second-most among all metro areas in the country.
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Writes Tim Torkildson: "My First Car was a peculiar child, and grew into a more peculiar teenager.
"I had absolutely no interest in owning and operating a motor vehicle. While my contemporaries were mooning over Dodge Chargers and Chevrolet Camaros, and taking Driver's Ed at school, I was holed up in my bedroom, using my first typewriter to script a Marx Brothers play. I had Groucho impersonate a surgeon, who, at one point in my opus, asked for a suture. His nurse replied that they didn't have any, so I had Groucho reply: 'Well, suture self.' Oddly enough, the Guthrie Theater showed no interest in producing my masterpiece.
"And so I was launched into the wide, wide world without a car. I didn't miss it. Not at first. I meandered across the country on the Ringling Brothers Circus train, having my own roomette, using a bicycle and learning the wiles of taxicab drivers. Then it was off to Thailand for several years, where I either relied on shank's mare or a bicycle.
"When I returned from my Siamese idyll, I determined to court me a gal and git hitched. That is when the lack of a car became a crucial handicap. Women are unaccountably attracted to men with cars. I noted with bitterness that even the most repulsive apple-knocker, if he had wheels, could get a girl as easy as pie. But when I offered a girl a night on the town, using public transportation, she offered a range of fantastic excuses to decline: Her maiden aunt was a werewolf and needed watching that night, or she was a disciple of Betty Crocker and had forsworn the company of men forever.
"This went on for several years, until I began to settle into a comfortable state of self-pity and bachelorhood. Then I was bushwhacked; I discovered a young woman who was happy to drive ME around on our dates. I soon proposed, and, at our reception, her parents gave us a blue Ford station wagon. Not a new one. And I had to pay my in-laws $1,200 for it. Which, if Merriam-Webster is correct, contradicted the whole meaning of the word 'gift.'
"We kept that blue Ford station wagon for nigh on to 10 years. It saw the birth of our first two children, when my wife drove herself to the hospital. It survived my capitulation to the inevitable, and served as bumper car as I careened around the countryside learning how to drive. Never has one car hit so many trash cans and come out with so few dents. If there is an automotive Legion of Honor, Old Bluey, as we called our car, certainly deserved the award.
"That car would start in any kind of weather. In a North Dakota blizzard, blanketed in snow, I could rev her up in a moment and let her sit purring until the heater had melted the ice off the windshield. In the heat of a humid Kansas summer, she never got vapor lock. She plunged steadily through muck and mire on tires that were as bald as Captain Picard's Star Fleet head. Admittedly, her shocks were nonexistent; we bounced around inside her like kernels of Jiffy Pop. But she could take abuse and neglect like no other vehicle I have ever known. She never knew a regular schedule of oil changes. It was catch as catch can. I never could figure out what the brake fluid level was, so I either overfilled the container or let it run dry. I choked her gas tank with a host of petroleum distillate products in the hopes of prolonging her life and giving her a little boost. Marvel Mystery Oil. Heet. Bardahl carburetor cleaner. I spent a small fortune on such automotive nostrums.
"Old Bluey was a kids' car. She loved 'em. The back seat was molded to lull the crankiest of them to sleep. In those long-ago days, when there were no car seats and seat belts were strictly for airplane passengers, we would toss the kids into the 'wayback,' as it was called in the Midwest, of a summer's evening, and head to the drive-in to catch a cheap flick. The kids would roll around in the wayback until their territorial disputes were settled and they were breaded with dust and crumbs. The wife and I would sit in front, initially bored and holding hands, and then, such is the sensuous magic of those old drive-ins, we would commence to take liberties with each other. One evening we were sure the kids were all asleep, so we locked lips as we hadn't done in a month of Sundays, only to have our 5-year-old daughter tap our heads and say: 'Stop it. I can't see anything.'
"Old Bluey gave her all for our family. She served as transportation, restaurant, shelter, and Noah's ark. Over the years she developed a distinct odor, a combination of McDonald's hamburger wrappers, wet and curdled dog hair, dried apple peels, shards of black banana, and Pine Sol. That smell meant 'home' to our first six kids. What it meant to anyone else we gave a ride to, I can't say — but we were not often asked to give a lift to outsiders.
"Old Bluey finally passed away on Easter Sunday, 1989. She dropped a rod on the way to church. My father-in-law had her towed to the junkyard and loaned us his brown Chevrolet station wagon. We kept it, but never gave it a name.
"I just paid him another $1,200 for it."
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Another close encounter of the natural kind, reported by Grandma B of Tofte: "Yesterday there was a drizzle — quite cold, and near dusk. I looked out at our deck, and there she was — just a small lump. I went out to pick her up and set her on the railing. I couldn't really tell the extent of her injuries, so I picked her up and held her in my hands, thinking just to warm her until she died. As I held her, she straightened herself up and flew up to a tree. I watched her as she hopped to another branch.
"I felt such love in my heart. Was it from her? I am hoping so."
Vanity, thy name is…
Donald: "Was the driver a former Spice Girl? I couldn't tell, but this personalized plate suggested the possibility: 'POSH.' "
Till death us do part
Christy of Menomonie, Wis.: "My husband married me 'for better or for worse' — and as the years go by, it only gets worse.
"Me: 'Hon, can I borrow your styptic pencil?'
"Him: 'Why?'
"Me: 'I cut myself shaving.'
"Him: 'Your legs?'
"Me: 'My chin.' "
Come again?
Another episode (or maybe two episodes) of creative hearing, reported by Buckaroo of Vadnais Heights:
"There are eight of us in our family, and about half use hearing aids. My bother Dan is one of them — and I do, too.
"I told him about the tornado warning today, and he replied: 'I don't care for any tomatoes today.'
"P.S. At least that is what I thought he said."
The Rev. Spooner is heard from again!
Or: Annals of sophomoric humor
Art Link of Eagan: "The mention of Dave Moore's reference to Fargo-Moorhead as 'Margo Forehead' in BB reminded me of a hotel in Moorhead during my college days that served 75-cent vodka tonics. Its name was the Frederick-Martin, and of course us college guys did the transfer of the first letters in similar manner. (I leave it to the readers to 'do the math')."
Out of the mouths of babes
Lori of Inver Grove Heights: "In the third-grade classroom where my grandson attends, his teacher was getting ready to introduce their Literature curriculum. She started by asking the children: 'Who can tell me what molasses is?'
"My grandson's hand shot up. He, of course, was called on, and most confidently he responded: 'To move slowly.' "
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