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London, England (CNN) -- Director Jason Reitman's new film "Up in the Air" is a decidedly grown-up affair.
Just three years after the Oscar-winning indie flick "Juno" won audiences over with its heartfelt portrayal of a high school heroine, Reitman is back with a sobering, almost existential story about adult life, job loss and the one thing he believes matters most -- human connections.
The 32-year-old filmmaker, also known for his snarky 2006 satire about Big Tobacco, "Thank You For Smoking," says the newfound emotional depth of his latest movie is a product of his own personal growth.
"Over the six years that it took me to write it, my life really evolved," Reitman told CNN about the "Up in the Air" screenplay.
"I went from [being] a single guy living in an apartment to a married guy with a daughter, professional director living in a house with a mortgage, and my perspective just changed.
"I inevitably had to write the character differently and start discussing the things that are important in life ...
"I don't know what's important in life," Reitman said, reconsidering. "I'm just begging the question, 'Actually, what is?'"
"Up in the Air" captures the life of a lonely corporate exec whose job is to fly around the world firing people. Lacking a single meaningful, personal relationship, he struggles to find fulfillment when his all-consuming job slows down.
"I like humanizing really tricky, normally unlikable characters," he said, describing his approach to movie-making.
Ryan Bingham, his latest protagonist, played by George Clooney, certainly fits the bill. To help audiences empathize with him, Reitman focuses on what's missing in Bingham's life instead of what's in it.
"I wanted to make a film where you didn't realize how valuable companionship was by watching two people in love," he explained.
"I wanted to make a movie where you'd realize the value of companionship through loss."
Reitman says he wanted to shed light on that moment when a person realizes for the first time, "Holy s***, I don't have something that I really want and that I need."
The thought-provoking storyline resonated immediately Clooney, who Reitman wrote the role for. Reitman remembers how relieved he was when the A-lister readily agreed to take the starring role.
"To be honest, when he read the script, his response was 'I just read it, it's great, I'm in.' That was the conversation," Reitman said. Reitman adapted the script from Walter Kirn's 2001 novel along with writing partner Sheldon Turner.
"Up in the Air" "cleverly taps into specific cultural aspects of the contemporary zeitgeist," wrote Todd McCarthy reviewing the film for Variety. The tale takes on new poignancy, though, in the current climate of widespread job losses and near record-high unemployment levels.
And that is exactly why Reitman changed the ending for the film version, incorporating a series of vignettes with non-actors into Clooney's tornado-like band of firings. Each of these clips shows a person reacting to their real-life job loss.
"They would come in. They'd sit down at the table. We'd interview them, each one for about 10 minutes. 'How did you lose your job?' 'What was it like?' 'Who did you tell first?' How has it impacted your life?'" Reitman said, explaining the process.
"After about 10 minutes of that we'd say 'And now, we'd like to fire you on camera, we'd like you to either respond the way you did the day you lost your job or if you'd prefer the way you wish you had.'
"And each one would turn into an impromptu scene whether they would either get angry, sad, funny and they would just start asking about things ... they went with it in a way that I would never have imagined they would because none of them had acting experience."
The decision to use non-actors came from a desire to make something that honestly captured the current economic mood.
"What I wrote originally was more corporate satire, it was funny. By the time we came to shooting I just thought there is nothing that I can write that will be authentic enough ...
"These non-actors came in and said things I would have never come up with, and they said it in a way I would have never known how to direct them to do, so it was exciting."
Reitman says the experimental approach was risky, and he was even surprised the vignettes made the final cut.
"I expected somebody to switch the ending ... I think the combination of 'Juno's' success and George Clooney's involvement made it that people, for whatever reason, they would just kept on moving forward and one questioned it.
"I thought this was just the best way to do the scenes, and I was right."
Now leading the pack of Golden Globe contenders with six nominations for "Up in the Air," Reitman must feel good he trusted his instincts.


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AAPL Q2 Smartphone Share Slips; LG, ZTE Gain, Say IDC, Strategy Analytics
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On the heels of Samsung Electronics's (005930KS) Q2 report Friday morning, Seoul, South Korea time, and Apple's (AAPL) fiscal Q3 report Tuesday evening, research firms Strategy Analytics and IDC this evening offered their report for Q2 vendor market share in mobile phones and smartphones.
Strategy Analytics's report is posted on its Web site. IDC's is also posted online.
Total handset shipments in the quarter reached 432.1 million, up about 6% from the year-earlier period, and up slightly from 428 million units shipped in Q1 of this year.
Smartphone shipments rose 52%, year over year, to 237.9 million units, according to IDC. That was up 10% from Q1's level. Strategy Analytics tallies a slightly lower 230 million units, up 47%.
Samsung was number one in smartphone shipments according to both firms, with IDC estimating 72.4 million units, or 30.4% of the total and Strategy Analytics estimating 76 million.
(Samsung does not disclose shipment or sales figures.)
But after that data point, some of the numbers in the two reports conflict, although both show a trend of smaller vendors gaining incremental market share.
Samsung's share was up 44% in shipments, although IDC has the firm losing share from the year-earlier tally of 32.2% market share.
Strategy Analytics claims Samsung's share was actually 33.1%, up from 31.1%.
Apple sold 31.2 million iPhones, for 13% global share according to IDC and 13.6% share according to Strategy Analytics. That was down from 16.6% a year earlier, according to both firms.
LG Electronics (066570KS), shipping 12.1 million units, saw its share rise to 5.1% from 3.7%, said IDC, or 5.3% from 3.7%, according to Strategy Analytics.
Lenovo (0992HK) saw a jump from 3.1% share to 4.7% share on shipments of 11.3 million units, to claim 4th place in IDC's ranking. However, Strategy Analytics instead shows ZTE (0763HK) grabbing 4th place with shipments of 11.5 million phones and 5% market share, up from 3.7% a year earlier. Strategy Analytics actually thinks Lenovo is in sixth place.
IDC thinks ZTE was in fifth place based on sales of 10.1 million units, rising to 4.2% from 4.1% share, whereas Strategy Analytics thinks Huawei rounded out the list with sales of 11.1 million units, for 4.8% share, up from 4.2%.
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A written instrument subject to the tax imposed by MCL 207.505 Sec. 5 and MCL 207.526 Sec. 6 shall state on its face the TOTAL CONSIDERATION of the real property. (See acts for details). Transfer tax imposed by each act shall be collected unless said instrument of transfer is exempt from either or both acts and such
Exemptions are stated on the face of the deed.
The tax shall be upon the person who is the seller or the grantor.
In the case of an exchange of two properties, the deeds transferring title to each are subject to tax, and in each case shall be computed on the basis of the actual value of the property conveyed.
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OMAHA – The Nebraska Legislature approved a bill on Wednesday that would provide support for an expected new route for TransCanada Corp's Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL crude oil pipeline that would bypass an environmentally sensitive region in the state.
Environmental groups have said they plan a legal challenge to the legislation to speed up consideration of a route, which Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has said he will sign.
An earlier proposed route would have taken the pipeline through the Sandhills region and Ogallala aquifer in Nebraska that provides drinking water to millions and irrigation for farmland, drawing opposition from landowners and environmental groups.
President Barack Obama in early 2012 delayed a decision on the pipeline until after the Nov. 6 election due to concerns about the aquifer and the speed with which he was being required to make a decision, drawing criticism from Republicans.
Obama has since thrown his support behind TransCanada's plan for the southern leg of the pipeline from Oklahoma to Texas.
The bill, approved on a 44-5 vote in Nebraska's single-chamber Legislature, allows the state Department of Environmental Quality to review a new route within Nebraska, with Heineman holding final approval.
TransCanada spokesperson Shawn Howard said in a statement the legislation "puts the power for final route selection in Nebraska back in the hands of Nebraskans, regardless of what takes place at the federal level."
The legislation takes the primary decision out of the hands of a state public service commission established last year. The commission would conduct a second review if the governor rejects the decision of the state environmental quality department.
Howard said TransCanada would consult with the department "very soon to discuss next steps and to present them with our thoughts on a re-aligned route around the Nebraska Sandhills."
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Charles G. Turner, founder of Turner Dairy Farms, motto of "Perfect Products, Perfect Service, Treat People Right" remains an integral part of our company ethos to this day. Since our founding in 1930, Turner Dairy Farms' focus has been on setting a higher standard of quality from the farm to the bottle.
Turner's fresh, local, "rBGH free" milk is sourced exclusively from our local family dairy farm partners located right here in Western Pennsylvania. A variety of our dairy products continue to win national awards annually for taste and quality. Our line of Premium Iced Teas has been a Pittsburgh favorite for generations.
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We understand the importance that local agriculture has on our family business and the socioeconomic fabric of Western Pennsylvania. We sincerely hope you'll join us in supporting local agriculture.
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Textile executives from 14 countries throughout the world will visit the U.S. Cotton Belt Sept. 12-22 to familiarize themselves with U.S. cotton and how the fiber is produced, processed and marketed. The bi-annual COTTON USA Orientation Tour is sponsored by Cotton Council International (CCI).
CCI President John Mitchell, a Cordova, Tenn., merchant, said, "The Orientation Tour is vital to U.S. cotton export performance. For years, this event has enabled our industry to showcase our high quality fiber to important international spinners as well as build and strengthen relationships with these customers."
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Rep. Steve King under fire for 'our civilization' tweet
U.S. Rep Steve King, R-Iowa, is back in hot water Sunday after tweeting support for far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders, implying that "our civilization" can't be restored with "somebody else's babies," referring to Muslims.
"Wilders understands that culture and demographics are our destiny," King tweeted. "We can't restore our civilization with somebody else's babies."
King quoted a tweet in which a cartoonist depicted Wilders using his finger to plug a wall with the words "Western Civilization" written on it. In the background, protesters hold signs saying, "Infidels, know your limits" and "Freedom of speech go to hell." The tweet reads, "Hundreds of Islamists shouting 'Allahu Akbar' in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Wilders is right for over 10 years. #turkijerel."
A firestorm of criticism ensued with Twitter users citing the Republican Iowa congressman as a "bigot," a "maniac" and an "embarrassment."
Former President Bill Clinton's daughter, Chelsea, reprimanded King for his comments, tweeting: "Clearly the Congressman does not view all our children as, well, all our children. Particularly ironic & painful on Purim."
Vermont Gov. Howard Dean said: "King is a total ignoramus and no one takes him seriously. He does give off good quotes to outrage people though."
A former leader of the Ku Klux Klan and a white nationalist, David Duke, quickly defended King's statement, tweeting in all caps Sunday: "God bless Steve King."
It's not the first time King has gained notoriety for his controversial statements.
During the 2016 presidential election campaign, King, who supported President Donald Trump, said during a panel discussion on MSNBC that white people contributed more to civilization than any other "subgroup."
In the summer, King came under fire for displaying a Confederate flag on his office desk, even though Iowa was a Union state during the Civil War.
In 2013, he claimed for every immigrant who is in the United States illegally and becomes valedictorian, there are "another 100 out there that – they weigh 130 pounds, and they've got the calves the size of cantaloupes because they're hauling 75 pounds of marijuana across the desert."


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Reap the benefits of high quality oil paints while enjoying the freedom to draw directly on your surface, without the distancing factor of the brush. Handmade and richly pigmented, R&F Pigment Sticks are comparable to the finest tube oil paints.
Color Swatches created using heavy application/medium application/50% tint and were applied on acrylic primed canvas (7 oz) material.
organic synthetic, quinacridone
Quinacridone Red is a high performance, transparent pigment with an average drying time and uneven dispersal. It is another name for Quinacridone Violet (PV19) and Quinacridone Red (PR192). Quinacridone pigments have relatively low tinting strength in general. For this reason, quinacridone colors are often expensive, because more pigment is required in the formulation.
Quinacridone Violet has excellent lightfastness and is considered the most lightfast organic pigment in this shade range.
Quinacridone Violet has no known acute hazards. Overexposure to quinacridone pigments may cause skin irritation. Quinicridone pigments contain a compound found to be a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant.
Although quinacridone compounds became known in the late 19th century, methods of manufacturing so as to make them practical for use as commercial pigments did not begin until the 1950s. Quinacridone pigments were first developed as coatings for the automotive industry, but were quickly adopted by artists.
Quinacridone Red (PR192), Quinacridone Red (PR19).
earth, synthetic
iron oxides (synthetic), iron oxide, silica, alumina, lime, and magnesia or hydrated iron oxide
Fe2O2 or Fe2O3 • H2O
Red iron oxide varies in hue and transparency, depending on hydration and slight impurities. Indian Red is a slightly duller, deep brick hue with a bluish undertone. It is very dense and opaque, with excellent tinting strength and covering power. It is dependable when mixing with all other permanent pigments and yields good flesh tints when mixed with Zinc White. It is the synthetic version of PR102, which is a pigment made from earth reds, or natural red iron oxides, and the names applied to PR101 and PR102 often overlap. The synthetic red iron oxides have mostly replaced natural red iron oxides and are brighter, stronger, finer, and more permanent. Indian Red is the highest grade bluish shade. Light Red, English Red, and Venetian Red are yellowish shades. Mars Violet is a dull and subdued bluish or purplish oxide.
Red iron oxide is very lightfast with excellent permanence.
Red iron oxide has no significant hazards.
Natural red iron oxide comes from the mineral ore hematite, called bloodstone by the ancient Greeks from the word hema, meaning blood. It is one of the oldest pigments, has been used by every major civilization, and was an important mineral for medieval alchemists. It was not widely used in artists' materials until the 17th century and was not produced in large quantities until the 18th century.
Indian Red, Colcothar, English Red, Light Red, Mars Red, Mars Violet, Morelle Salt, Pompeian Red, Indian Red, Red Oxide, Sinopia, Spanish Red, Terra Rosa, Tuscan Red, Venetian Red, Venice Red.
titanium dioxide
Titanium White is the most brilliant of the white pigments. It is considered an all purpose oil color useful in all techniques and the best all around white. Its masstone is neither warm nor cool, placing it somewhere between Lead White and Zinc White. It is less prone to cracking and yellowing than Lead White, but it still yellows easily. Titanium White dries slowly in oil form, more slowly than Lead White but more quickly than Zinc White. It is opaque in oil and acrylic forms and semi-opaque in watercolor form. This pigment has good chemical stability, and its tinting strength is superior to both Lead White and Zinc White.
Titanium White has excellent permanence and lightfastness.
Titanium dioxide is highly stable and is regarded as completely non-toxic. Animal studies give no indiciation that it is absorbed biologically, even after long periods of exposure. The primary safety concern is with inhalation of fine pigment dust particles. Titanium White, if inhaled in large amounts over the course of several years, may cause a benign pneumoconiosis that is visible on x-rays. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) considers fine titanium dioxide particles, if inhaled, to be a human carcinogen. The primary concern for artists is to avoid exposure to fine particulate dust from raw pigments.
Titanium is the ninth most abundant element in the Earth's crust, however mineral deposits that are economical to mine are less common. Titanium dioxide was first discovered in 1821, although it could not be mass produced until 1919. Widespread use of the pigment began in the 1940s. Since that time, it has become the most commonly used white pigment. The name comes from the Latin word Titan, the name for the elder brother of Kronos and ancestor of the Titans, and from the Greek word tito, meaning day or sun.
complex silicate of sodium and aluminum with sulfur
Na8-10Al6Si6O24S2-4 or Na6-8Al6Si6O24S2-4
Ultramarine is the standard warm blue, a brilliant blue pigment that has the most purple and least green in its undertone. It has a moderate to high tinting strength and a beautiful transparency. Synthetic Ultramarine is not as vivid a blue as natural Ultramarine. Ultramarine dries slowly in oil and tends to produce clean, though granular, washes in watercolor. French Ultramarine mixes well with Alizarin colors in oil and watercolor form to create a range of purples and violets. It can dull when mixed with white in acrylic form, but mixes well with other colors. The shade varies based on manufacturer. Considered a great color for glazes, it is not suitable for frescoing.
Ultramarine has excellent permanence, although synthetic Ultramarine is not as permanent as natural Ultramarine. It may discolor if exposed to acid because of its sulfuric content.
Ultramarine has no significant hazards.
The name for this pigment comes from the Middle Latin ultra, meaning beyond, and mare, meaning sea, because it was imported from Asia to Europe by sea. It is a prominent component of lapis lazuli and was used on Asian temples starting in the 6th century. It was one of the most expensive pigments in 16th century Europe, worth twice its weight in gold, and so was used sparingly and when commissions were larger. Ultramarine is currently imitated by a process invented in France in 1826 by Jean Baptiste Guimet, making blue affordable to artists and extending the range of colors on their palettes.
Artificial Ultramarine, French Blue, French Ultramarine, Gmelin's Blue, Guimet's Blue, Permanent Blue, Royal Blue, Synthetic Ultramarine. New Blue describes particular shades of Ultramarine. Armenian Blue and Lazuline Blue are names for genuine Lapiz Ultramarine. Sky Blue is a pale tone of Ultramarine.
Zinc White is the coolest white, and it has a cold, clean masstone and a slightly bluish tint. It has less hiding power and is more transparent than other whites. It dries slowly and is good for painting wet into wet and for glazing and scumbling. Zinc White is neither as opaque nor as heavy as Lead White, its covering power is not as good, and it takes much longer to dry. However, it does not blacken when exposed to sulfur in the air as Lead White does. It is very valuable for making tints with other colors. Unmixed Zinc White dries to a brittle and dry paint film that may crack over the years, so it is not good for frescoing. It is more transparent in acrylic form than Titanium White and is the most commonly used white with gouache. Chinese White is a version of Zinc White appropriate for opaque watercolor techniques.
Zinc White has great permanence and lightfastness.
Zinc White is moderately toxic if ingested and slightly toxic if inhaled.
Though historians are divided on who first isolated the element zinc, they agree that it was first suggested as a white pigment in 1782. Zinc White was accepted as a watercolor in 1834 and was called Chinese White due to the popularity of oriental porcelain in Europe at the time. Ten years later, a suitable oil form was produced. By the early 20th century, it had improved to the point where it was an acceptable alternative to Flake White.
Chinese White, French White, Permanent White, Silver White, Snow White, Zinc Oxide.
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SKECHERS USA, Inc., a global leader in lifestyle product and innovator of performance footwear, today announced that the Company has signed marketing agreements with Mark Cuban, Joe Montana and Tommy Lasorda for the global launch of its new Relaxed Fit from SKECHERS™ footwear collection for men: a line inspired by the popularity of relaxed fit jeans and designed to offer stylish looks with a roomier construction and enhanced cushioning.
As part of a worldwide multi-platform agreement which includes print, in-store, online and social media, each endorsee will star in his own unique television commercial for the new SKECHERS collection. Designed to reflect their unique personalities, the commercials will use Mark Cuban's popularity, Montana's ability to remain calm under pressure and Lasorda's spirited character to showcase Relaxed Fit's wide range of features: from its fashionable appeal to its comforting, spacious design. The spots will run consecutively, starting with Mark Cuban's initial launch of the collection this Fall.
"In any new business I enter, whether it's sports or another venture, the key is to always stay relaxed and keep your cool – and these Relaxed Fit shoes are exactly what I need. They feel and look incredible," said Mark Cuban, who is owner of the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks and Landmark Theaters, a technology mogul and co-founder/chairman of the AXS TV cable network. "I love getting behind great ideas that I'm really passionate about – and the moment I tried these on, I knew that every guy would want these shoes."
"Mark, Joe and Tommy are three sports legends promoting an idea that's inspired by the ingenuity of relaxed jeans: product that doesn't just offer more comfort, but looks great as well," said Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. "Guys want their shoes to feel roomy without making their feet look wide – and Relaxed Fit shoes are designed to offer this kind of comfort with a more stylish design. Plus, with these power players in professional basketball, football and baseball backing this new brand, we're confident that Relaxed Fit footwear is going to strike a chord with guys everywhere."
Relaxed Fit from SKECHERS is Cuban's and Montana's second endorsement for the SKECHERS brand; both previously starred in Super Bowl spots for the Company.


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A resident of St. James City will be featured on an upcoming television show later this month on ABC thanks to a contest she won.
Cindy Bickford said her husband found out about the contest, "how to Do florida" Ultimate Fan Giveaway Getaway from looking up its website after he watched the show because of a shirt he wanted to purchase that read "Fresh Florida."
"I have to give him credit for finding the contest," she said.
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St. James City resident Cindy Bickford stood beside culinary ambassador Chef Justin Timineri preparing Florida lobster during the television series "how to Do florida," which will air on ABC Sunday, Aug. 26, at noon.
The requirement for the contest was easy - all Bickford had to be was a Florida resident. She said this is the first time the television series held the contest.
The 30-minute TV series highlights destinations in Florida, two unique "how-to" features, as well as a Florida cooking segment with culinary ambassador Chef Justin Timineri. For more information visit howtodoflorida.com.
The show, "how to Do florida," will air Sunday, Aug. 26, at noon on ABC, featuring coral restoration, swimming with dolphins and a cooking segment with Bickford.
The host, Chad Crawford, is a Floridian who came up with the idea of promoting everything Florida through a television series. Bickford said it was nice to talk with Crawford because she and her husband are originally from Hialeah, Fla., and have never left the Sunshine State.
Bickford said she received a phone call one week to tell her she won the contest and the next week she was off doing the shoot for the show.
The prize included four nights at the Hilton resort at Longboat Key, tickets for the South Florida Museum, T-shirts and a guest spot on the cooking segment of the show with Timineri.
Although Bickford eats out a lot and mostly bakes, she said it was fun to be a part of the cooking segment.
"The filming took place outside, with the grilling of Florida lobster and fresh fruits," Bickford said.
She said Timineri created the recipe, which was done by blanching the lobster before it was place on the grill. A sauce, which was made with fruit and cilantro, was also added to the lobster meal.
Bickford said she did not know you could grill fruit, which she thought was really neat. They prepared grilled watermelon and papaya.
Although Bickford does not normally eat seafood, maybe a taste here or there, she stood beside Timineri to prepare the lobster and later tasted it once it was finished. She said she probably will not be eating lobster again.
"They did ask me if I was allergic to seafood when we met the night before filming. I said no," she said. "My friends can't wait to see the show because everyone who knows me knows that I do not eat seafood."
The experience, she said, was fun and she had a wonderful time. Bickford said it was neat to learn that Timineri is a full-time chef that promotes Florida food.
"Everything he does is Florida food," she said. "Everything he cooks is very light."


text: Human will have their choice of three new Grey Orange Black Flyknit Air Max releases for the summer with a few looking like they have released once before. One of the models is dressed in Blue Glow and Pink Blast which makes for a nice Cotton Candy theme. Next up we have Clear Jade and Hyper Violet while the last comes in Black and White for an Oreo theme. Air Max Flyknit For Men have Black laces and of course a translucent midsole.


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By default, message brokers are configured to create new physical destinations automatically whenever a message producer or consumer attempts to access a nonexistent destination. Such auto-created destinations are convenient to use while testing client code in a software development environment. In a production setting, however, it is advisable to disable the automatic creation of destinations and instead require all destinations to be created explicitly by an administrator. The following procedure shows how to add such an admin-created destination to a broker.
Click on the Destinations item under the broker's name in the Administration Console window's navigation pane and choose Add Broker Destination from the Actions menu.
Alternatively, you can right-click on Destinations and choose Add Broker Destination from the pop-up context menu. In either case, the Add Broker Destination dialog box (Figure 2–8) will appear.
Enter a name for the physical destination in the Destination Name field.
Note the name that you assign to the destination; you will need it later when you create an administered object corresponding to this physical destination.
For this exercise, type in the name MyQueueDest.
Select the Queue or Topic radio button to specify the type of destination to create.
For this exercise, select Queue if it is not already selected.
Click OK to add the physical destination and dismiss the dialog box.
The new destination will appear in the result pane.


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Course Section Information
10/10/2018 - 11/20/2018
Price: $300.00
Max. Class Size: 30
Offered by PBS National
- Enrollment is not open.
Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library of Congress
- Course Section Description:
This course will help you learn how to best utilize the amazing resources and materials housed in the Library of Congress. A thoughtful and creative integration of primary source documents into your teaching practice can foster student engagement, build critical thinking skills, and enhance knowledge construction.
Note: This is a facilitated course. Learners submit coursework and participate in asynchronous discussions throughout the course term, and receive graded feedback.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available).
For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Syllabus.
The number of hours identified for each course reflects time spent online, but does not reflect the total time spent completing offline coursework and assignments. All learners are different and you will likely spend double the indicated number of hours completing all coursework depending on your learning style and work habits.
- Graduate Credit Information:
- Graduate credit may be obtained from the provider(s) listed below, for an additional fee after the course begins.
- University of Central Missouri - 3.0 credits - pricing
- Madonna University - 3.0 credits - pricing
- Sierra Nevada College - 3.0 credits - pricing
- Morningside College - 3.0 credits - pricing
- Central Michigan University - 3.0 credits - pricing
- Ashland University - 3.0 credits - pricing
- Facilitator:
- John Tierney
- Subject Area:
- Instructional Strategies, Social Studies/History
- Grade Level:
- 3rd-12th
- Hours:
- 45.0


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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code S63.004S
Unspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand, sequela
Diagnosis Code S63.004S
Short Description: Unspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand, sequela
Long Description: Unspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand, sequela
This is the 2019 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S63.004S
Valid for Submission
The code S63.004S is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
Information for Medical Professionals
- 905.6 - Late effect dislocation (Approximate Flag)
Present on Admission (POA)
The code S63.004S is exempt from POA reporting.
Information for Patients
Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.
A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.
- Dislocated shoulder - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Dislocation (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Kneecap dislocation (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Kneecap dislocation - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Nursemaid's elbow (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Hand Injuries and Disorders
No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.
Hand problems include
- Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb
- Injuries that result in fractures, ruptured ligaments and dislocations
- Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis, which can also cause deformity
- Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
- Disorders and injuries of your fingers and thumb
- Brachial plexopathy (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Claw hand (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Dupuytrens contracture (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hand fracture - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hand or foot spasms (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hand x-ray (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Radial nerve dysfunction (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Ulnar nerve dysfunction (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Wrist Injuries and Disorders
Your wrist is made up of eight small bones known as carpals. They support a tube that runs through your wrist. That tube, called the carpal tunnel, has tendons and a nerve inside. It is covered by a ligament, which holds it in place.
Wrist pain is common. Repetitive motion can damage your wrist. Everyday activities like typing, racquet sports or sewing can cause pain, or even carpal tunnel syndrome. Wrist pain with bruising and swelling can be a sign of injury. The signs of a possible fracture include misshapen joints and inability to move your wrist. Some wrist fractures are a result of osteoporosis.
Other common causes of pain are
- Sprains and strains
- Tendinitis
- Arthritis
- Gout and pseudogout
- Colles wrist fracture - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- De Quervain tendinitis (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Wrist arthroscopy (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Wrist pain (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Wrist sprain - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
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ICD-10 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Present on Admission
The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.


text: It depends on the GIS software used. There was some work to mpi-enable GRASS modules a while back, no idea where it went. Here is something about a parallel version of s.surf.rst: http://skagit.meas.ncsu.edu/~helena/grasswork/grasscontrib/ And of course if you program against the GIS api's you might be able to take advantage of a cluster as well. There is a paper that mentiones they used MPI for paralelizing their GIS/EM4 software on http://www.colorado.edu/research/cires/banff/pubpapers/104/ Michael On Monday 31 January 2005 11:48 pm, Ben Vanhaeren wrote: > On Monday 31 January 2005 11:46, Ziad Shaaban wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I am planning to have an information lab in our faculty built of: Dell, > > Linux, Oracle and GIS. > > > > Can I use Beowulf to analyze GIS Data and display them on the web using > > ArcIMS, all three vendors said yes, but can I use Beowulf? > > > I think you should read the Beowulf FAQ: > http://www.beowulf.org/overview/faq.html#1 > Beowulf is a concept not a piece of software. > > I don't think you are going to need a beowulf cluster for the kind of > application you want to run (analyzing GIS data). If you want to guarantee > availability of your GIS data or do loadbalancing (distribute the load to > several servers) you should take a look at linux HA project: > http://www.linux-ha.org/ > Apache loadbalancing with mod_backhand: > http://www.backhand.org/ApacheCon2001/US/backhand_course_notes.pdf > and Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC). > > -- Michael Will, Linux Sales Engineer Tel: 415-954-2822 Toll Free: 888-PENGUIN Fax: 415-954-2899 www.penguincomputing.com Visit us at LinuxWorld 2005! Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA February 15th-17th, 2005 Booth 609


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A holding midfielder, a striker and possibly a goalkeeper are the priorities, with the shortage in central midfield certain to be apparent on Wednesday night against West Ham, when Francis Coquelin and Mikel Arteta are both unavailable through injury.
Wenger must consider whether to ask a defender to play in a holding role or task Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby, Aaron Ramsey or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to play in a deeper-lying midfield position.
Asked if he felt his squad were good enough to qualify for the Champions League without reinforcements, he said: "If we have no injuries we are all right. If we have big injuries we are a bit short."
Wenger confirmed that he wanted to add two more "quality" players and, having acknowledged that he was vulnerable in the holding midfield position, said that the club were working hard on making those signings before the transfer window closed in eight days' time.
In attack, Arsenal retain hope that either a loan or permanent deal can be done for Barcelona's David Villa, with Adrian Lopez, the Atlético Madrid forward, also of interest.
Wenger is also considering whether to bid for Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama, West Ham's Mohamed Diame or even renewing previous interest in France international Yann M'Vila.
Arsenal's transfer fund stands at about £40 million, although Wenger is wary of the value and quality on offer in January and is likely to wait until late in the window before making formal bids.
Consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea have left Arsenal in sixth place in the Premier League, seven points adrift of Tottenham in fourth place and four points behind Everton. Arsenal have never finished beneath Spurs or out of the top four in Wenger's 16 years at the club but he acknowledged it would be a "tough" challenge to maintain their Champions League status.
"You have plenty of candidates," he said. "Tottenham and Everton, who are fighting in there as well. I think we will do it but we cannot waste any points now. Last season we came from further behind. That gives me confidence but it is also frustrating as we don't want to be in this position. It should not be different this season but it will be tough."
Theo Walcott pinpointed a collective lack of belief this week as an explanation for a points tally which has never been lower under Wenger at this stage of a season. "I agree with him," Wenger said. "The players come out [after the Chelsea game] and think 'we could have done better'.
"When you look at the first half we lost goals we shouldn't lose, 50-50s you cannot lose in big games. You have to go with a mentality in big games based on belief and total commitment.
"What is worrying is just that we're not winning the big games. That is more worrying than the difference of points. When you see us in the first half and the second half, it's difficult to believe it's the same team. That is more worrying for me."
Asked if this was becoming a trend, Wenger said: "This season you have to say yes. You want to win your big games and turn up with a committed attitude. Last year we could win big games and on Sunday you come out of the game and think 'what is happening?'.
"I don't question the players' character. They want to do well and are focused but maybe a bit too respectful in the big games of other teams. Every time we start to show what we can do it is when the game is already lost. That is what we have to change. There is no untouchable team in the country at the moment."
Wenger also addressed reports that he held a team meeting on Monday in which he warned the players of the danger of missing out on Champions League qualification.
"I don't talk about what's happened inside," he said. "We live in a world where you do not have to come into our sleeping room to know exactly what happens.
"It becomes a little bit ridiculous now that every single moment of a football club has to be absolutely public and explained. We have to stand up for our bad performances but not for everything we do inside the club."


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We've collected the top five reviews, roundups and how-to articles from across the AppStorm network in September. Whether you're interested in Mac, iPhone, or Web apps, there's bound to be something you didn't spot over the course of the month.
Now would be a good time to explore a part of the AppStorm Network you've never seen before!
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iTunes Ping: Social Music Revolution or Complete Flop?
Last week Apple released a music-based social network called Ping. Steve Jobs described Ping as "sort of like Facebook and Twitter meet iTunes" and lauded it as an amazing new way to discover new music.
So is Ping the next great social network? What does this mean for MySpace Music and other music-related social sites like Last.fm? Today we'll discuss these questions and more as we walk you through Ping's basic functionality.
Should You Buy an iPad Instead of a MacBook?
The iPad has been notoriously labeled an oversized iPod Touch by countless skeptics, reviewers and even owners since its first day on the market. Despite its high success rate, I still encounter people daily who don't even understand why the iPad exists or who it's targeted toward.
Today we'll discuss why the iPad is flying off shelves, who should consider getting one and why it beats a MacBook for many consumers.
80+ Superb iPhone Apps for Sports Fans
Hey there sports fans. It's time to fill your iPhone up with the latest and greatest apps to feed your addiction to the NFL, NHL, MLB and whatever else you're into!
Below we've compiled over eighty of the best sports apps on the app store. Whether you're a player, a fan, a gamer or all of the above there are plenty of apps to keep you occupied all season.
iPad 2 Predictions
With the recent upgrade of Apple's line of iPods, the Mac rumor mills have been buzzing about the likelihood that we'll see a new iPad soon.
What will the new iPad be like? What will the killer new features be? When will it be announced? At this point the answers are anyone's guess but below I'll give my own predictions.
Better Note Syncing Between Your Mac and iPhone
Today we're going to look at how to create an awesome digital note system that automatically syncs between your Mac and iOS device.
If you're using the default iPhone notes app, you'll definitely want to read this and check out our suggested upgrade. It's completely free, works across any number of computers and is much more robust than those plain old iPhone notes.
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50 Great Web Alternatives to Desktop Software
Even without the help of the ground breaking features in HTML5, web apps have come of age. While not all web apps rival their desktop counterparts, some clearly do. One solid example being online To-do apps with invoicing and project management apps also competent enough for a neck to neck fight.
We've compiled a list of 50 worthy web app alternatives to standalone desktop apps. Let's take a look!
25 Tips for Killer Facebook Marketing
Getting your brand a Facebook page is like getting a shop at the prime location of the newest mall in town. Footfalls come in automatically without making much of an effort. People of all age groups, ethnicities, income groups, etc are on Facebook. So are their friends, family and acquaintances.
The chances of your marketing campaign going viral and gaining a word of mouth momentum are immense with this mammoth audience. At the same time, even a small slip will derail the campaign and people notice that too. So what are the right ways and key steps that make a marketing campaign on Facebook a success?
15 Awesome & Funny Web Comics
Who doesn't love a funny comic strip? From those with the attention span of a Cocker Spaniel to the members of the Jane Austin book club, everyone has a couple of minutes to spare for a good comic. Born on newspapers, comic strips have featured largely mainstream topics due to the shackles of censorship.
But on the web it's a riot. Niche after niche, every possible topic of interest is being made fun at by talented people. True, a lot of them tend not to be kid friendly or controversy free, but so is literature. We've put together a list of awesome web comics created by some truly brilliant people online. Care to join us?
Sexy Real-Time Analytics with Reinvigorate
To best serve your website's audience, you need to understand them as best you can. The best way to do that? Analytics. There's a few ways to track your website's traffic, though Google Analytics is probably the most popular due to its price — free.
However, Google Analytics has several important features missing that other analytics providers offer; namely real-time stats and heatmaps. Reinvigorate is one of those providers, which we'll take a look at today.
Build a Facebook Fanpage in 3 Simple Steps
Whether you're a successful businessman, a starving blogger, or a world renounced singer, using Facebook fan pages can help you reach out and expose yourself to the millions of people on Facebook. With over 500 million users on Facebook (and quickly growing), just imagine the number of potential customers you could dig up!
In today's How-to, I'll guide you through the steps of creating and customizing your own Facebook fan page. Get ready to get some fans!
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Mac Freeware All-Stars: Our 10 Best in Category Picks
Recently we posted an enormous roundup of 100 free Mac applications. These types of articles are awesome for a quick overview of everything that's available, but sometimes you just want to know what the best free app is in a given genre.
Today we'll answer this question by presenting our top picks for free applications across various categories. Below we'll take a look at the best of the best in free software and then give you the chance to join the discussion and cast your vote.
Automatically Backing Up Flash-Drives With SilverKeeper
With the use of tiny USB flash-drives becoming increasingly common in our lives, it is scary how heavily we rely on these not so reliable storage devices. They can go missing, get stolen, or just pack it in and die. And if you haven't backed up all your files from it, then this can be really devastating.
But few people remember to regularly backup so here's an easy tutorial on how to get your computer to automatically backup your flash-drive for you. Following this, you should be able to rest assured that everything is safe. This how-to uses SilverKeeper, a free backup application made by Lacie.
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of TweetDeck
In recent years, countless Mac Twitter applications have sprung up seemingly in an instant and died just as quickly. One app that has stayed strong ever since the beginning of the Twitter application revolution is TweetDeck. Its powerful feature set and intense multi-column format, though hated by some, is still a favorite among many power users.
Today we'll go over ten simple tips that will help new and advanced users alike get the most out of using TweetDeck as the ultimate social media application.
Afloat: Supercharge Your Mac Interface
When I first started this review of Afloat, I seriously wondered what on earth it was good for. An app that can let you keep windows stay on top of others or make them semi-transparent? Why? You see, I usually work on a 21″ iMac with an additional 24″ HD screen attached and – for work reasons – I am switching to a 27″ iMac. Screen estate really isn't an issue for me!
But then I whipped out my 13″ Macbook I had an epiphany. All of a sudden, the ability to stack windows became useful. And then I discovered some more awesome features that I never suspected this little app could hold. Interested? Then keep on reading!
8 Awesome Alternatives to Mail.App on Your Mac
One of the best things about your Mac is that it comes pre-loaded with tons of software goodness, right out of the box. Apps like Mail, Preview, iCal, and the iLife suite are all very functional, but sometimes they lack a little piece of extra functionality that more in-depth users need. That's where more "pro" apps like Aperture, Adobe Reader and Photoshop come in.
Mail.app is not excluded from this situation, as it has had it's reported share of problems and limitations. Even though most are not very significant, over time they can become annoying and sometimes switching to another application is the best solution. If you've had any problems with Mail.app, or if you have just grown tired of it, you should check out our eight alternatives below!
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Several students at Mississippi State University are excelling in a field that did not even exist when they were born.
In a program that combines the fields of biology, chemistry, physics and engineering, MSU biological engineering and biochemistry and molecular biology students are constructing DNA "machines" to do jobs at the genetic level. "Synthetic biology" is the term used for the new field of study that emerged in the late 1990s.
A team of these students brought home a bronze medal from the International Genetically Engineered Machine, or iGEM, competition held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in November.
"This was the second year for us to compete," said team advisor Filip To, a Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station engineer in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. "Last year, our team received an honorable mention. This year, they competed with world-class teams from 54 prestigious universities from around the world and brought home a medal. This puts us in the same league with schools like Virginia Tech, Penn State, Michigan and Rice."
The MSU entry in the 2007 iGEM competition was a method to allow faster determination of how plants make oil. The team's design includes a fluorescent protein that can be tracked using ultraviolet light to discover a genetic pathway.
This new field of science, To said, has tremendous potential for agriculture and other applications, including the development of new energy sources.
"The work our students and research scientists are doing is helping develop standardized 'parts' that can be used in genetic engineering in ways similar to how transistors were used in the development of electronics in the 1950s," he said. "This is a very young science, less than 10 years old, which makes our students early pioneers of this exciting new field of knowledge."
Students on the MSU team came back from the iGEM competition with new ideas about applications for genetic engineering.
"It's called a competition, but the main point of iGEM is providing opportunities to share ideas," said team member Scott Tran, a senior biological engineering major from Flora, Miss.
The competition helps expand knowledge about applications for genetic engineering, said biological engineering sophomore Sam Pote of Starkville, Miss.
"Since this field is so new, if we learn something while working on our project, it's a new discovery that can be shared with everyone," he said.
In addition to Tran and Pote, members of the 2007 MSU team included biological engineering majors Lauren Beatty of Newton, Miss., Joseph Chen of Starkville, Miss., Robert Morris of Olive Branch, Miss., and Caleb Dulaney of Collinsville, Miss., and biochemistry majors James Kastrantas of Biloxi, Miss., and Victor Ho of Starkville, Miss.
Professor of biochemistry and molecular biology Din-Pow Ma helped advise the team. Members of the MSU Synthetic Biology Club also assisted with the project.


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01 Leather Weekend Bag by Maison Martin Margiela
Made from supple yet hard-wearing leather, this roomy bag makes for an ideal gym buddy should your real-life work-out partner wimp out on you02 Leather And Suede Sneakers By Balenciaga
While we wouldn't advise doing anything too strenuous in these sophisticated sneakers, they'll certainly make the walk home a stylish one03 Cashmere Crew-Neck sweatshirt by J.Crew
Dove-grey, soft Italian cashmere certainly puts a little luxury into this ever-wearable sports classic04 Vintage Army Steel Watch by Timex x J.Crew
Based on a 1940s Timex design, this military-inspired piece will make sure you get from the training session to the pub with drill sergeant punctuality
01 Leather Messenger Tote Bag by Ralph Lauren
This messenger-tote hybrid has a deceptively capacious interior and can be worn across the body when you're on the go, or carried conventionally in the hand, making it a versatile choice02 Leather Wash Bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs
As good for travelling as it is for taking to the gym, this handy leather bag is a winner in the style stakes too, while the wipe-clean interior means you can take (inevitable) toothpaste malfunctions in your stride03 6400 Series Brushed Steel Watch by Luminox
If you want a watch that can be worn during training, look no further than Luminox; the company supplies the US Navy Seals, so this brushed steel timepiece is unlikely to be fazed by your post-work spinning class
01 Leather Weekend Bag by Yves Saint Laurent
While not a typical track-side tool, we're relishing the prospect of rocking up to the athletics pitch with this louche grey leather holdall, complete with luggage tag in case anyone gets any wise ideas02 Kenyatta Canvas Wash Bag by WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie
Why not add a little panache to your post-work-out prep by whipping out this wincingly cool canvas and leather wash bag?03 Slim-Fit Ribbed Cotton Vest by Dolce & Gabbana
Option one: show off all your hard work with a bicep-boasting cotton vest. Option two: use it as an extra layer under a voluminous hooded sweatshirt and head off for a burger04 Supima Cotton-Blend Shorts by James Perse
Made using a blend of super-soft Supima cotton, these shorts will feel just as good on the sofa as they will in the boxing ring05 Liquid Face Wash by Clinique
Stop using whatever you happen to come across in the gym's soap dispensers and try washing off the remnants of your suffering with a product that's designed for your face
clinique.com06 Jersey Eau de Toilette by Chanel
Named after the modern sports fabric Ms Coco Chanel was famously so fond of, this lavender- and vanilla-infused scent puts the "oo" into cool
chanel.com07 Sisleÿum for Men Anti-Age Global Revitalizer by Sisley
Moisturising, anti-ageing, non-greasy and rather pleasing in form - there's nothing not to like about this do-it-all cream by French skincare pioneer Sisley
01 Charleroi Leather Weekend Bag by WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie
A stylish statement whatever the context, this spacious leather holdall even has a removable canvas day bag inside it, which makes for an ideal gym kit compartment02 Zip-Up Hooded Sweater by Saturdays Surf NYC
There's nothing like a swathe of cosy marl cotton to counteract the discomfort of a gruelling run. Thick and warm, this one is particularly welcoming03 Baron Cotton Pique Beach Towel by Orlebar Brown
Skimpy towels looked wrong even on the chiselled abs of team Top Gun, so are best avoided if you overdid the calories during the festive season. Instead, wrap up in this bounteous bath towel04 Shampoo & Shower by Clarins Men
Save yourself the hassle and the handful of taking two products into the showers with this wonderfully whiffy multi-use cleanser
clarins.com05 Body Moisture Spray by Clarins Men
Quickly absorbed and ultra-light, this men-specific spray-on body moisturiser is the ideal fix for tired, itchy, worn-out skin
01 Henry Textured Nylon Bag by Mulberry
Sporty and spacious, this nylon bag will hold all of your gym essentials and is smart enough to be seen with at the office too02 Washed Cotton Jersey Shorts by Marc by Marc Jacobs
These versatile shorts can be worn during training or afterwards as part of your casual wardrobe, to keep the athletic vibes flowing03 250 Series Watch by Uniform Wares
If exercise clears the mind, this minimalist watch will ensure your wrist looks equally clean and uncluttered, thanks to its understated, streamlined styling04 Blondes, Brunettes And Redheads Address Book by Smythson
Whether you want to write down your work-out plans and stats, or detail the digits of a prospective conquest, do it in style in this little black book05 Moulding Cream by Pankhurst
Inspired by Mr Steve McQueen in Bullitt, this moulding cream will lock short hair into the sharpest of styles, allowing for maximum results with minimum effort
pankhurstlondon.com06 Active Body Wash by Lab Series
Formulated with electrolytes, which are vital minerals the skin needs to stay hydrated and healthy in appearance, this richly foaming body wash is perfect for recharging and refreshing after strenuous exertions
labseries.com07 Styling Conditioner by Pankhurst
Ideal for longer hair, this no-fuss conditioner nourishes your follicles (thanks to the wheat protein with which it is enriched) while giving a lush, healthy look and making hair easier to manage
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It was the 1st-century Roman priest and theologian, St Jerome, who once declared, "A fat stomach never breeds fine thoughts." While we think this statement is a little harsh, it certainly made us put down our bumper bag of M&M's and reconsider that dozen box of Krispy Kremes, to schedule in a little gym time instead. Here, we present just some of the luxuries you can reward yourself with once the hard part is done with.


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College Bound
Posted: June 24, 2009
For ERIE Policyholder Ellen Hobby, it was an ordinary Thursday morning before she got the voicemail message from her son, James. Late the night before, the college student in Savannah, Ga., had been robbed at gunpoint.... Read Article
Be Ready for Summer Storms
Posted: June 8, 2009
You may know that a tornado could touch down in your neighborhood—or that it's unlikely, depending on where you live. But what about other dangers, like floods, wild fires or earthquakes?... Read Article
A Hand to Hold When Dealing With Identity Theft
Posted: March 30, 2009
Filing police reports. Arranging childcare for your lawyer visits. Making long-distance phone calls to automated menus. What happened to having dinner with your family? Catching up with old friends?... Read Article


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by Tom Utescher
Back on Labor Day, four starters from Penn Charter's 2010-2011 girls basketball team were expected back at school for their senior season, but when the Quakers took the court for their first pre-season scrimmage last Saturday, point guard Mary Kate O'Brien and swing player Danielle Sienko were the only upperclassmen out on the floor.
One of the absences was only temporary; 6'1" post player Dianna Thomas-Palmer had suffered an ACL injury back in her freshman season, and some recent swelling in her knee caused new Penn Charter head coach David Bass to rest her during the practice session last weekend.
The fourth veteran would've been six-foot guard Brianna Butler, who has been ranked among the top 20 high school seniors in the country by several recruiting services. Butler, who will play college ball for Syracuse University, actually turned up for the first day of classes at Penn Charter in September, then disappeared. She surfaced at Nazareth Regional High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., where her AAU coach has taken over as the school team's mentor, bringing a number of his club players in with him.
"It is what it is," said PC's Bass, "and we need to move forward. I'm concerned with coaching the players in front of me. I have a great group of kids who want to work hard and want to get better. We've had a lot of kids come out for the program this year, and I'm encouraged by the enthusiasm I'm seeing."
Two of the three current seniors have already signed college letters of intent, Thomas-Palmer to play basketball at Hofstra, and Sienko (PC's shortstop) to play softball at Kutztown University.
Three other members of the team all saw varsity playing time last winter; junior forward Katie O'Malley (a Norwood Fontbonne Academy grad), and a pair of guards, junior Allison Rogers and sophomore Kristina Kubach.
Nicole Weitz is the third junior in the mix, and the other two sophomores are Carmella Dow and Marissa Samuels.
No freshmen appear on the initial varsity roster, but there are a pair of eighth-grade guards, Hannah Fox and Ayanna Matthews. Fox has been at Penn Charter, while Matthews, a member of the Triple Threat AAU team coached by Bass, has transferred from Friends Select in center city Philadelphia.
"We thought it was important to give them the opportunity to play at this level, because that's where their ability falls," Bass explained.
A 1988 graduate of Penn Charter, Bass has returned as a teacher and coach after a long tenure in those same roles at Abington Friends School. His new assistant, Jim Powers, was with the PC program last year and provides some continuity for the Quakers. Bass had lined up a female assistant coach, but she acquired a head coaching position before the start of the season.
"We're actively looking for a female assistant," Bass noted, "because we think it's important to have a woman on the staff for a girls team."
During last Saturday's scrimmage with visiting Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, Bass said, "I was trying to look at personnel, trying to look at different player combinations."
The session consisted of five eight-minute periods, with an intermission after the third round. Clicking on the offensive transition, the Quakers won the first two stints handily, 16-6 and 23-9. After that the Eagles held their own, outscoring their hosts in the third and fourth periods, 11-7, 10-7. A late basket allowed PC to prevail in the final frame, 9-8.
"I was really proud about how we started the scrimmage," Bass said. "The young kids stepped up and played even better than we anticipated.
"At the beginning," he continued, "we got our secondary break going really well, but those baskets came a little harder later on. I think our legs started getting tired and we couldn't keep up the momentum, so that's a concern we need to look at."
Expecting Butler to be back in a PC uniform, Charter drew up an ambitious schedule this season, with the Quakers slated to appear in four high-profile showcase events, as well as making a trip to the talent-rich holiday tournament held annually in Naples, Fla. These undertakings will now present more of a challenge, but the Quakers will carry on as planned.
On his return to his alma mater this fall, Bass discovered "One of the things that's still the same around here is the desire to win, and I want that to be an expectation for our team. We have a lot of tough games and whether we win or lose, we'll move on, but I want the kids going out there every time believing in themselves and believing they can win."


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Friday, 19 April 2013 11:44 PM
The parties, which had until Friday to submit petitions to the high court, are challenging a 2012 decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals that upheld rules issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The petitioners attacked the rules on various grounds, but all argued that the agency should not use the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon emissions.
"EPA's ill-founded regulations represent a sweeping expansion of its regulatory power under the Clean Air Act and would impose new requirements on potentially millions of stationary sources across the country," the American Chemistry Council (ACC) said on Thursday.
The ACC was joined by other industry associations including the American Petroleum Institute, the National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Manufacturers.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which ruled in favor of the EPA last year, denied the group's request for a rehearing in December, prompting the ACC and other organizations to turn to the Supreme Court.
The petitioners said the EPA incorrectly used the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program of the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases from power plants. They said the program only applies to six other kinds of air pollutants.
Another association, the Energy-Intensive Manufacturers Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Regulation, also took issue with the EPA's use of the PSD to regulate greenhouse gases.
"(The) petitioner submits it is not possible to find a regulatory structure less compatible with the regulation of carbon," the group wrote, adding that applying the PSD to carbon would result in massive numbers of facilities being regulated.
One petition focused on a core aspect of the EPA's greenhouse gas rules - the scientific "endangerment finding" that underpins its entire greenhouse gas program.
Lawyers with the conservative Pacific Legal Foundation argued that the EPA failed to submit its "endangerment finding" for independent scientific review by the EPA's Science Advisory Board as required by the Clean Air Act.
Other groups that filed petitions include the Utility Air Regulatory Group, an association of electric utilities and electricity-generating companies; 12 states led by Texas; and the conservative Southeastern Legal Foundation, which represents Republican lawmakers Michele Bachmann and Joe Barton, among others. (Reporting By Valerie Volcovici; editing by Xavier Briand)
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Doing more than that for which you are paid will always pay off. If you want to get ahead in any field of endeavor, you can bet that doing your assigned job well and then doing more than you are asked to do will get you noticed in any organization. It also will likely lead to career growth and recognition from members, customers or clients who may offer you another opportunity.
This way of thinking is something you need to ensure your staff believes in. From the front desk staff to the maintenance crew, your employees have countless opportunities to go above and beyond in the club environment.
For example, your front desk staff's primary duties are to stand behind the desk and check in members and guests, answer questions, answer the phones and handle other assorted clerical tasks. The overachiever in this role also will learn members' names and learn about their lives so that they can carry on a genuinely friendly exchange with members upon arrival. The members will prefer coming to the club when this person is working.
This person may also be the one who keeps the work area behind and surrounding the front desk tidy whenever they work, which will be noticeable to members, management and teammates who enter this space. Finally, this peak performer may arrive a little early and stay a little later to help others on the staff who need assistance.
By doing all these things, these types of employees are the ones that you as a manager or owner will think of when you are searching for someone dependable to promote or take on an important assignment— and their fellow staff members will support this promotion or assignment because of their reputation.
The maintenance or janitorial crew in your clubs have assigned duties that include making minor repairs, fixing things and cleaning. What if your crew members suddenly started proactively performing preventive maintenance on all equipment and keeping an accurate log of what they do? Suppose they started coming in on their days off to do thorough cleaning and organizing of your maintenance storage areas, leaving everything clearly and professionally labeled?
Perhaps these employees work extra hard to get to know each of the department managers and supervisors and let them know to always call them when they need assistance. If the maintenance crew always follows through when called upon, the department heads likely will recommend those staffers when the next promotion becomes available.
Your staff members who work in the fitness, golf, tennis or group exercise departments often base their work on what produces the greatest amount of hourly compensation or commissions. However, one of these people could be a standout who not only builds his or her clientele through great instruction and personalized service but also is available to others on the staff who need help, such as free instructional tips that would help them personally.
Staffers who go above and beyond in this area also are likely to assist members regularly who may not choose or have the means to pay for ongoing private instruction. Or they may regularly go out of their way to help recruit new members or retain existing members. Again, these are the types of employees that you as a manager or owner will be thinking of first when promotions, bonuses, compensation increases or other forms of rewards are considered.
You should teach your staff that if they consistently perform their assigned duties well and regularly do a little or a lot more, it will get them noticed and rewarded. They also need to know that if they chose to just do what is in their job description and nothing more, they may not get fired, but they will never be viewed as a leader for future promotion.
As a person in a management position, you must first model this behavior. Then, share this behavior with your direct reports and review it with your staff to ensure they understand the message. If you are not already doing your assigned tasks consistently well and going above and beyond your job responsibilities, you may as well forget about your staff doing the same.
Herb Lipsman is chief operating officer of Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat in Hockley, TX. He also has been a consultant in the industry, specializing in design, development and operation of upscale facilities.