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There's good news and bad news on the injury front for the Chiefs.
The good news is that wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Colts after suffering a concussion in Week 16. Bowe was trending in this direction after returning to practice on Tuesday and it's good news for the Chiefs offense, especially with the Colts dealing with injuries to cornerbacks Vontae Davis, Greg Toler and Darius Butler.
The bad news is that right tackle Eric Fisher injured his groin in practice on Tuesday. Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports that Fisher will not practice on Wednesday and that he may not be healthy in time to play on Sunday. With left tackle Branden Albert expected back from the knee injury that sidelined him for the last few games of the season, Donald Stephenson would likely shift to the right side if Fisher can't go.
An update on linebacker Tamba Hali falls somewhere in the middle. Teicher reports that he may practice on Wednesday despite a knee injury that's kept him off the field for the last week. If he does practice, he should stand a good chance of being in the lineup.

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The report's title caught my eye: One World School House vs. Old World Statehouse, The Khan Academy and California Red Tape. I'd interviewed Sal Khan, the founder of the insanely popular online warehouse of instructional YouTube videos, about a year ago
Khan was one of the general session speakers at NSBA's 2012 Annual Conference and I found him to be an incredibly smart and down-to-earth individual, who from the start batted down any attempt to label him as an educator to the masses. No, no, no, he was just a regular guy who'd discovered this gift to explain complex concepts like differential equations or mitosis, first to his family and then, to his surprise, growing legions of fans. Khan saw a need and he just wanted to help.
I still think that's who Khan is, but boy, you wouldn't get that from this "report" published by the free-market think tank, Pacific Research Institute. To begin with, to call it qualitative would be kind; the study reads more like a love letter to Khan, heavily citing his 2012 book The One World School House— or even worse, the Washington Times book review written by none other than Andrew Coulson, director of the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom.
I'm sensing a theme here, which frankly made it difficult to take this report seriously. But I tried. I read through each of the 36 pages and while I can't disagree with some of the findings— awarding a student course credit should be based on content mastery and not seat time—- some of them are conditional and others downright ludicrous.
Yes, the "flipped classroom" model, which Khan sees his academy dovetailing with, is one of the hottest trends in education because it makes sense. Why wouldn't you want all classroom time to be cerebral and interactive and outsource all that boring, lecture-hall, rote memorization stuff to kids at home, where they can learn at their own pace thanks to technology?
Because not every home has a computer or Internet access, which is why I suppose one of the charter school's profiled in the report has groups of students taking virtual courses from online provider K-12 (that's another story) on campus … which kind of negates the purpose of a flipped classroom, no?
Sort of the final straw in this report for me was the great leap it made by positing that the integration of programs like Khan Academy into school's instructional model could save them tons of money because it wouldn't have to hire and retain as many teachers. I found this fascinating not only because it sounds preposterous— it surely can't be easier to deliver thought-provoking and participatory lessons to a class of 60 than it is to a class of 30—- but because Khan himself described his own volunteer stint at teaching as preposterous because he couldn't manage the class.
Don't get me wrong, I have much respect for Mr. Khan and his obvious passion for helping those who have struggled with learning one subject or another, much of which has nothing to do with them and everything to do with the poor way in which that material is handled and presented. I guess, you could say, that's the same problem I have with this report.


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I want to use ffmpeg and libmp3lame on a stable Debian box. Alas, Debian does not support the libmp3lame package. So, I downloaded the sources for ffmpeg and the lame encoder, configured and installed them manually (on a testing machine).
But I do not want to install ffmpeg and libmp3lame on the machine for all users (also because the built is not stable). I only want to use it for a single project with a single user.
When I run ./ffmpeg/ffmpeg I get following error message:
# cd ffmpeg
# ./configure --enable-libmp3lame
# make
# ./ffmpeg
./ffmpeg: error while loading shared libraries: libmp3lame.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory.
So I simply tried to link the required library to the local directory:
# ln -s ../lame-3.99.5/libmp3lame/libmp3lame.so ./libmp3lame.so.0
But "./" seems to be not in the shared library search path so ffmpeg doesn't find it.
I tried following bash script:
But it still does not work.
I do not want to install the library as root (e.g. into /usr/lib) because I do not want to install anything without the official package manager + trusted Debian package sources.
So is there any way to tell ffmpeg to use the libmp3lame.so.0 in the "./" directory so I can use it without installing?


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Mary's Ghost
It's around 2 a.m. The library has already closed, and you have four more pages to go on a paper about sentimentality in the fiction of Mary Wollstonecraft. So you set up your laptop and a veritable tower of books in
the living room of Mears Cottage on the south side of campus. The Victorian-style, English and history house has a comfortable feeling, with glowing incandescent lights and couches for when four o'clock rolls around and sleep becomes nothing short of inevitable.
"I really should have started this essay sooner," you think to yourself, right before the elevator doors in the hallway open of their own accord.
And there's no one inside.
Of course there's no one inside. There's no one in the building. Only the emergency lights had been on when you pulled open the door, slouched down the hall, and plopped your backpack down in the living room. Of course there's no one in the building. Some wires must have tripped.
You go back to your paper.
A noise makes you stop.
Even a building this old shouldn't creak that loud in the wind.
Named after Mary Grinnell Mears, Grinnell class of 1881 and daughter of J.B. Grinnell, Mears Cottage housed the College's female students back when it was originally built in 1888. Within these walls, the women lived and learned and walked — yes, those are definitely footsteps above you. Quiet creaks, but definitely footsteps. The glass doors to the academic support office begin rattling and then the elevator door opens again.
"If I were Mary Mears," you decide, staring determinedly at your computer screen and trying hard not to look into the bright compact-fluorescent emptiness glaring from that spot in the hallway as the doors ding closed, "and if an elevator were installed in my cottage years after I died, I'd probably let my ghost play with it, too." At least, late at night after all the professors went home.
Somehow that thought doesn't help you focus on your paper. You flip idly through the Mary Wollstonecraft biography on the top of your book pile, but that's not the Mary you're thinking about. J.B. Grinnell is buried in the town's cemetery, but what about his daughter? You don't know anything about how his daughter died.
Is that the sound of fabric swishing? Like, petticoat fabric?
Maybe you should go upstairs, just walk around, you know, to check it out. As a study break. Stretch your legs. See if anyone's studying in that classroom above you. Maybe they turned the lights off to take a quick nap.
The creaking and the swishing falls into an oppressive silence as you climb the stairs, clicking your pen nervously to create some sort of sound. Click (silence) click-click (silence) click (silence). As you pass the elevator shaft on the second floor landing, it dings open once again. You could have touched the ceiling, you jumped so high. It takes you a while to retrieve your pen from where it flew behind the chair outside of Professor Lobban-Viravong's office.
The door to the classroom is locked, and when you knock, no one answers. Even when you pound on the door and yell something about this not being funny. But let's admit, it kind of is. As you descend the steps once more, your hands are shaking, probably from the frappachinos you drank around 11 p.m. Definitely not from anything else.
When you return to the living room, all of your books have been spread out around your chair, the covers systematically opened to the title page. Someone's underlined the same word on each of the white pages: Mary … Mary … Mary …
Your computer's crashed — the blue screen of death.
Molly Rideout '10 is an English major and Gender and Women's Studies concentrator from Madison, Wisconsin.


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The technical innovation represented by the first Double Rotor movement was developed in 1995 –after five years of research and development – in tribute to Abraham-Louis Perrelet, who founded the brand in 1777.
The double oscillating weight enables the mechanism to draw its energy from the two rotors.
The first is positioned beneath the caliber, while the second is visible on the dial side, thus enabling its owner to observe the rotation of the two perfectly synchronized oscillating weights powering the barrel and ensuring more efficient winding force.
More than 20 years after its introduction, this innovation continues to surprise observers with unique creations that express the Perrelet tradition through an exclusive and contemporary style.
The First Class Double Rotor collection, presented last year in a new style featuring a steel case with smooth, flowing lines and a silver-toned or black dial – as well as in a 77-piece pink gold limited edition with a "Skeleton" dial created to celebrate the 20th birthday of the Double Rotor – appears in a new 2016 variation.
The elegant 42 mm-diameter stainless steel case frames a refined dial in a new cobalt-blue shade, against which the second rotor, rhodium-plated and finely adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif, stands out with distinct clarity. The center of the rotor features the 26th movement jewel which serves an important mechanical function in that it helps avoid the wear caused by friction, as well adding a brightly colorful touch. The dial swept over by central hours, minutes and seconds hands, as well as displaying the date at 6 o'clock, features a finely grained finish in the center, while the hours ring – bearing applied hour-markers – is adorned with a vertical guilloché motif.
The First Class Double Rotor is powered by a Manufacture Perrelet automatic P-181-H movement beating at 28,800 vph, with a 42-hour power reserve and water resistance to 5 bar.
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The First Class Double Rotor is a timeless classic, synonymous with reliability and excellent finishing guaranteed by prestigious and ever-evolving watchmaking expertise.


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Neighborhood Resources
Our online Neighborhood Resources is a collection of our favorite how-to guides, grant opportunities, workshops, city services and more. New York City is home to a wealth of resources—gather the tools to better your community here!
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A career in aging may relate specifically to gerontology (the study of aging), geriatrics (the medical aspects of aging) or a myriad of professions and jobs that impact the health and well being of the older adult population in the United States and internationally. For example, stop and consider that banking, architecture, public relations, law all apply directly to older adults.
UCLA is a great place to be if you have already identified a career in aging or if you are beginning to consider a career in aging because it offers programs and training in many of the disciplines that relate to aging. No longer do we draw a box around aging and keep it in the province of medicine. Aging requires an interdisciplinary approach and the invention of novel ways to ensure quality of life for older adults.
Retooling for an Aging America: Building the Health Care Workforce, a report from the Institute of Medicine states: "In 2011 the first baby boomers will turn 65, ushering in a new generation of older Americans. The 65-and-older population of the future will be markedly different from previous generations, with higher levels of education, lower levels of poverty, more racial and ethnic diversity, and fewer children. Their most striking characteristic, however, will be their numbers. The aging of the baby boom population, combined with an increase in life expectancy and a decrease in the relative number of younger persons, will create a situation where older adults make up a much larger percentage of the U.S. population than has ever before been the case. Between 2005 and 2030 the number of adults aged 65 and older will almost double, from 37 million to over 70 million, accounting for an increase from 12 percent of the U.S. population to almost 20 percent. While this population surge has been foreseen for decades, little has been done to prepare the health care workforce for its arrival."
UCLA strives not only to prepare the very best health care workforce through education, clinical training, and research, but also to open the many doors to new careers.
UCLA is a great place to take first steps toward a career in aging. Its education, research, clinical and training riches are unparalleled.


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Kate Gosselin is gracing the latest cover of PEOPLE magazine and she's showing off her new look!
The mother of eight is moving on and putting her nasty divorce and old hairstyle behind her. "It's good to have hair again," she told People of her longer new look, aided by extensions . "I never thought I'd have short hair for as long as I did. I feel like this is a fresh start, a fresh me, a fresh life."
Kate also opens up about her very public divorce to Jon Gosselin – "I got phone calls from my friends congratulating me," she told PEOPLE. "But I felt like, 'You're congratulating me on a failed marriage?' I knew what they were getting at, because I am starting over and cutting ties from something that was really dragging me down, but it was a rough day. I wasn't prepared for the intensity of the emotion involved."
Kate is now moving on and even open to finding new love."I'm not going to rule it out," she said. "But right now it's not my focus. Being alone at the end of every day, I'm not liking that – it's been a long time, and I feel that loneliness. But I'm not going to go running in the direction of finding someone."
The Jon & Kate Plus 8 mom however makes it clear that her kids remain her number one priority. "I've got to get my kids back on track, my career back on track and my family back on track," she said making it clear that her kids are "really struggling" with their dad's absence. "They start counseling in the next two weeks," she said. "I'm definitely seeing signs that it's a major need at this point."
Kate also acknowledges that money is an issue for her family. It has been rumored that Jon was ordered to pay $10,000 a month in child support. "I have a lot of debt to crawl out of," she claimed. "Debt that shouldn't be there. I have a lot of anger about that. But it's nothing that good, hard work won't fix."
As for what's next for Kate? "Now I get to start over in a new year, with a new self and new goals," she said. "Oh yeah – and new hair!"
Update – Another photo of Kate's new look is below.
Kate Gosselin with Celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson


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Prestigious web design site Awwwards.com has named Microsoft's interactive website Exploring Moon Bears Site of the Day, putting it in the running for Site of the Year.
The extra recognition given to the site will ensure that both its modern design and its important message will be seen by thousands more including bloggers, designers, agencies and programmers.
The site was designed for Animals Asia after staff from design firm Logic Design were moved by a trip to Animals Asia's sanctuary in Chengdu, China where 285 bears have been rescued from China's bear bile industry.
The innovative site was previously given an Honourable Mention by Awwards.com before being named Site of the Day on March 25. The recognition will see the site included in Awwards annual book "The best 365 websites around the world" – a bible for design/tech gurus – and invited to their annual award ceremony.
This year's prize-giving ceremony was a glitzy bash held in Paris, with next year's locations still a closely guarded secret.
Speaking earlier this year following the launch of the site, Animals Asia founder and CEO, Jill Robinson MBE said:
"Jasper and the moon bears touched the collective hearts of Microsoft and now thanks to their incredible creativity and hard work they've reached millions more people across the world. We can't thank Microsoft enough for their help. We are truly inspired by their contribution and commitment to ending bear bile farming."


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SAN CARLOS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a leader in non-invasive genetic testing and the analysis of cell-free DNA, today announced a partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific's One Lambda brand...
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CANOGA PARK, Calif., May 16, 2017 (PRNewswire) -- One Lambda, a Thermo Fisher Scientific brand, announced today that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Transcriptome Sciences Inc. (TSI) of Edmonton, Canada for its new microarray biopsy service, the Molecular Microscope™ Diagnostic System (MMDx).
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CANOGA PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Lambda, Inc., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and leading producer of research and in vitro diagnostic products for the HLA transplant community, today launched its RUO NXType™ Kit, a research use only (RUO) solution for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing by next-generation sequencing (NGS). Last Updated: 2016.05.24 for trademark usage.
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CANOGA PARK, Calif. April 7, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) --One Lambda, Inc., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and leading producer of in vitro diagnostic products for the HLA transplant community, today announced the availability of the only FDA cleared and CE marked assay for detecting HNA-3, as well as HLA...
One Lambda, Inc. and GenoDive Pharma, Inc. Enter Exclusivity Agreement on Long-Range Primers for NGS
CANOGA PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Lambda, Inc., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, announced it has entered into an agreement with Japan-based GenoDive Pharma, Inc. for exclusive rights to their long-range primers and amplification conditions for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) locus-specific amplification. The agreement covers GenoDive's primers and conditions for HLA A, B, C, DRB1, DRB345, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1 & DPB1 loci.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you looking for in a student?
Marlboro College seeks students with intellectual promise, a high degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, personal stability, social concern and the ability and desire to contribute to the college community. Marlboro is not the school for everyone; however, if you are an independent thinker and have a passion for learning, you will find here a community of scholars unlike that at any other college.
How do I visit the college?
We encourage all prospective students to visit our campus and explore our academic community. The admissions office is open for appointments Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To arrange a visit, please call our toll free number 800-343-0049 or fill out the Visit Request Form.
There are many different types of visits:
Tour and Classes — Please allow at least three hours for this visit. You will have a student-led tour of campus, after which you will visit a class we have helped you select in advance.
Interview — Interviews are required for all applicants. Please contact the admissions office to schedule your interview.
Weekend Visitors — For those who come to campus during the weekend, we offer self-guided tour pamphlets just outside the admissions entrance. Feel free to take a walking tour of campus, explore the buildings and learn a bit about their history and other unique aspects of our community.
We request two days' notice, if possible, to arrange an interview. If you drop by without an appointment, however, we will do our best to arrange one.
Are interviews required?
Interviews are required for all applicants. For students who are unable to visit campus, the admissions office can arrange a phone interview.
If you have specific questions about interviews you can contact us at 1-800-343-0049.
We offer interviews Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. To schedule an interview, please call 1-800-343-0049.
Do you require SAT/ACT scores?
No. It is your decision whether to submit your SAT/ACT scores during your application process.
When are your deadlines and notification dates?
Because the admissions committee meets weekly, applicants who have submitted all required application materials are typically able to be reviewed within two weeks from their completion date for a decision.
Spring term: The application deadline for January term is December 15, with notification by December 21.
Fall term:
Early Decision: Application deadline is November 15, with notification by December 1 and a deposit deadline of December 15.
Early Action: Application deadline is January 15, with notification by February 1 and a deposit deadline of May 1.
Regular Admission: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.
Transfer Admission: Application deadline is April 1, with notification by April 15 and a deposit deadline of May 1.
What is the difference between Early Decision and Early Action?
The option to apply to Marlboro under the Early Decision plan is for students who have investigated Marlboro thoroughly and have found it to be their first choice. Students may apply to other colleges as well, but if they are accepted by Marlboro, they must withdraw all other applications and commit to attending Marlboro. Early Action is not binding and is for students who wish an early response to their application for admission. Students may submit applications to other colleges as well.
What is your application procedure for transfer students?
The only difference between the application procedure for first-year and transfer applicants is that transfer students must submit official copies of transcripts from all colleges attended.
We will try to schedule your interview with a faculty member in your area of interest, especially if you would transfer in as a junior. If you have your transfer transcripts, bring them with you to the interview so that you and the faculty member can discuss your future studies should you enroll at Marlboro.
Transfer students will receive credit for comparable liberal arts courses at accredited institutions if they have received grades of C- or better. Please call the registrar's office at 802-251-7609 for further information regarding credit transfer.
What is your application procedure for the World Studies Program?
It's just the same as for regular admission; all incoming students can enroll in World Studies Program (WSP) courses, and some will chose to pursue an international studies degree through the program. Some factors will help prepare you for the WSP include: participating in a high school foreign exchange program, a facility with foreign languages, interest in other cultures and global issues and a high level of self-reliance and motivation.
What is your application procedure for international students?
The process of applying as an international student can be time-consuming because there are many more considerations and requirements. Sufficient financial resources to support study in the United States are required for immigration purposes, including documented proof of ability to meet the budget expectation (including tuition, fees, room & board, books, supplies and international and domestic travel) for one year of $47,740.
There are also academic qualifications, which at Marlboro include a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based). International students must also submit scores for the SAT or ACT exam in addition to the TOEFL test.
While federal funds are reserved for U.S. citizens, international students may also qualify for merit-based scholarships based upon the admissions committee's selection.
To help you begin the application process, please carefully review the following important financial information.
Financial Aid Information for International Students
If you believe that you are able to meet our admissions and financial requirements, please submit your official TOEFL score report in addition to completing the remaining application requirements outlined in our how to apply section.
Please note, Marlboro College does not send you the I-20 form, which is needed to obtain an F-1 visa to study in the United States, until you have been admitted to Marlboro College and have accepted the offer with a small deposit which is requested of all new students.
Are there any scholarships available?
Yes! All students who apply for admission with an unweighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible for renewable Marlboro scholarships each academic year.
Merit awards are renewable on an annual basis under the following criteria: Students must be enrolled full-time (approved leave of absence and absentia will be considered) for consecutive semesters. Adequate academic progress with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher must be maintained. Students lose scholarship eligibility upon withdrawal from the college. Eligibility will not be reinstated if the student is readmitted at a later date.
While the following GPA ranges provide some structure in determining scholarship eligibility, each scholarship awarded is ultimately determined by a holistic review of all of the application materials submitted in each applicant's file. Because of this, applicants may be awarded scholarships at levels above or below their respective grade point averages.
The following scholarships are awarded:
3.8 and higher are eligible for a $12,500 Trustees Merit Scholarship
3.4-3.79 are eligible for a $10,000 Presidents Merit Scholarship
3.2-3.39 are eligible for a $7,500 a Deans Merit Scholarship
3.0-3.19 are eligible for a $2,500 60th Anniversary Scholarship
Any applicant who demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities and sustained involvement in their community may be eligible for a Leadership Grant up to $2,000 per academic year. Students lose scholarship eligibility upon withdrawal from the college. Eligibility will not be reinstated if the student is readmitted at a later date.
Where an unweighted grade point average is not available on an an applicant's transcript, as is the case with home schooled students, the awarding of a scholarship will be based upon the following criteria: rigor of curriculum, grades/written evaluations, writing samples, recommendations, co-curricular involvement, community service and quality of the application.
The final awarding of all scholarships to eligible applicants is ultimately at the admission committee's discretion.
Do you accept students who have been homeschooled?
Yes! Often, homeschooling engenders many of the same qualities that one finds in successful Marlboro students: self-motivation, a passion for learning and original thought. As such, homeschoolers have been among our strongest candidates for admissions.
The application procedure for homeschooled students is the same as for other students with the notable exception of the high school transcript requirement. In lieu of a transcript, we ask for a description of the homeschool curriculum. This would include lists of books read, projects completed and areas of study.
What is a recognized equivalent to a high school diploma?
To establish academic and federal financial aid eligibility, all students must be qualified to study at the post-secondary level. A student qualifies if he/she has a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent.
Recognized equivalents typically include: a general education development or GED certificate; a certificate demonstrating that a homeschooled student has passed an examination recognized by his/her state as the equivalence of a high school diploma; or demonstration that the student has passed a Department of Education-approved "Ability-to-Benefit" test.
Can I submit a piece of poetry or creative writing for my writing sample?
The writing sample which we require for your application should be an expository piece: a research paper, essay or nonfiction piece. In this sample we are looking for evidence of clear writing and analytical thought.
As for your poetry or creative writing, we'd love to see it. You should feel free to submit any items you feel would support your application. Video tapes, audio tapes, slides, poetry, creative writing—all are welcome.
Can I share my art in the application process?
Yes! While we don't require that you complete the Arts Supplement form on the Common Application, if you would like to share your pictures, photos, video, music, etc. with your application, please send a DVD or CD of your work. We look forward to reviewing it!
What are your SAT/CEEB and ACT institutional code numbers?
The SAT and CEEB code number for Marlboro is 3509. The ACT code number is 4304.
Do you accept AP credits?
Marlboro College will grant 4 credits for each Advanced Placement Examinations with a score of 4 or 5. There is a limit of 16 credits total. These credits will not be applied to the Plan of Concentration, the self-designed course of study all Marlboro students undertake in their last two years.
Does Marlboro grant deferrals to accepted students?
Yes, Marlboro does grant deferrals up to two semesters. Deposited students are permitted to defer unless they plan to enroll in another college or university during the period of their deferral.
To process your deferral request, accepted students must submit the Intent to Enroll Form with a $400 enrollment fee and the Deferral Request Form by July 15.
Financial aid awards are not transferable. Therefore, students who have received financial aid awards who defer admission will need to resubmit a new FAFSA in order to receive an updated financial aid award if they intend to enroll in the following academic year.
Students who defer from the fall to the spring semester of the same academic year do not need to resubmit a FAFSA.
Scholarships are not automatically transferable for accepted students who defer admission.


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Competing for the crown in high-end compacts is the Nikon Coolpix P7100, which replaces 2010's Coolpix P7000. It puts itself up against the likes of the Canon PowerShot G12, hoping to appeal to those who want full control from their compact, perhaps as a DSLR backup or second camera.
It's packed with features and, more importantly, is loaded with controls. It is reassuring weighty in the hand at 395g and with barely pocketable dimensions, you do at least have plenty to grip on to.
Being touted as the "expert compact", at first glance the control layout looks much more like DSLR than a compact. A selection of shoulder dials give you access to shooting modes, exposure compensation and major functions, so you can change the ISO, bracketing or white balance quickly and easily.
There are also front and rear thumb dials for making adjustments, so when shooting in manual you can quickly adjust the shutter speed and aperture on different dials to get the exposure you want.
The articulated screen gives some flexibility in shooting, especially good for those low or high angle shots, but unlike the Canon G12, you can't fold it away to protect it from scratches.
Internally the 1/1.7 type CCD offers you 10 megapixels and as we've found on other cameras of this type, it should offer cleaner results as the sensor isn't too densely packed. The lens offers 7.1x zoom (28-200mm in 35mm terms) and has a maximum aperture of F/2.8, so offers some scope for more dramatic portraiture with increased depth of field.
Perhaps surprisingly you don't get Full HD video capture, instead you'll be left with 1280 x 720/24p, which might leave some disappointed, but that's the same as the Canon rival.
The Nikon Coolpix P7100 feels good in the hand and although there are a wide range of controls on offer, it's never too hard to find what you're looking for, especially if you are familiar with DSLR controls. You also get a run of fun filter effects, as well as a front screw thread for adding accessories, so it certainly looks to offer a lot of potential.
Priced at £499.99, and hitting the stores from 22 September 2011, it might find itself in competition with the compact system cameras or even entry-level DSLR models. Still, it's just about pocketable and does offer you some serious control.


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Just wondering, have you ever made anything useful with a RAM disk in production? I wonder if the performance benefit they afford possibly outweighs their temporary nature in a specific circumstance.
I've only ever used one once, and it wasn't for performance. It was when I needed some writable disk space on a server showing hard drive errors – it gave just enough space for me to install the 3ware RAID utility to identify the dodgy disk.
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Microsoft was quietly turning up the open source volume (no pun intended) inside Windows Azure over the holiday period. As well ramping up the OSS gauge, the company also addressed SQL Azure Database improvements and billing.
Notes on the company's server and tools blog (STB) suggest that open source developers may be enticed by the first Windows Azure software development kit (SDK), which includes language libraries for Node.JS with support for hosting, storage, and service bus.
Continuing the free-license theme, Microsoft says it is also delivering an Apache Hadoop based service for Azure for, logically, big data functionality. Of interest is the fact that developers will be able to use this service using the languages and frameworks they already know.
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It's been almost a week since the end of the RootsTech 2012 conference and I'm finally able to get some thoughts down about my overall experience there. I'm adding my voice to dozens of other bloggers who also attended. I'm not going to try and cover the whole thing — just the highlights and a few low-lights for me.
One of my favorite things about these events is meeting the other attendees and this year did not disappoint. I finally got to meet several genealogy bloggers that up until last week I'd only known online and we all got along swimmingly. If nothing else, I think any conference can be a success from an attendee perspective if you get out there and meet the other attendees and network. I especially enjoyed getting to know my roommate, Footnote Maven. We had a really great time and looked out for each other throughout the conference (we both were hobbling around on injured feet).
Kudos to the conference organizers for scoring free breakfasts at the Radisson for attendees staying there. What a money-saver! I don't know if that's a standard part of the room package that the Radisson offers to event planners, but this attendee was thankful and used almost every one of my free breakfast coupons. The breakfast buffet was a great opportunity to run into other genealogists too. I've never had as much face time with Thomas MacEntee as the two mornings I was up early enough to find him at breakfast. What a treat!
The RootsTech app for smartphones and other handheld devices was a huge help to me — it was great to have the schedule at a glance (both the overall schedule and my own personalized session schedule). The alerts sent through the app weren't all that effective — I usually noticed them too late and I think whoever was adding them was doing so as an afterthought rather than as planned missives. Better luck next time on that front. I was using this app on my iPad and it worked great, but I fear I would have found it to be too small on my phone, so I didn't download it to that too. I'm also not sure there was a way to have your information from the app on one device automatically update on another.
I attended one or two really, really stellar sessions. Both covered advanced photography topics. Most of the other sessions were useful and educational, but there were one or two stinkers. Now we're starting to get into the low-lights section, so let's introduce that header, shall we?
Low Lights
Back to the sessions. There were a few problems here that started even before we all arrived in Salt Lake City. The session schedule for this conference was announced very, very late. I made a cursory schedule of sessions that I thought I might like to attend a few days before the conference and then shifted things around as the syllabi became available.
I think the schedule and the syllabi need to be posted much sooner and I think it would be a good idea for the conference planners to try and track what sessions folks intend to attend (the app is perfect for this!) and plan their spaces accordingly. Some of the sessions I attended were more than standing-room only. The rooms were uncomfortably packed and hot.
There were nearly 1,000 more attendees at RootsTech this year than last year and yet it felt like they were trying to cram us into the same number of sessions and spaces. Not physically possible. Shortly after arriving in SLC for RootsTech, I learned we were sharing the Salt Palace with another event — I think the conference organizers need to invest in more space next year!
On the content side of things, some of the presenters raced through too much material for their 60-minute slots or covered material that didn't really align with their session descriptions. I'm going to join the chorus of attendees asking for more advanced session topics next year.
Another low light for me was the vendor area. It was expanded from last year and it was a little bit easier to navigate around (at least after the first day; more on that later). I'm not usually the type to want to learn about new software at a vendor booth — I'd rather visit their web site or download a trial version. If I'm going to visit a vendor booth, there's gotta be something hands-on for me to play with that I can't try out from my living room couch. Several other attendees bemoaned the lack of actual gadgets available at the conference. With the exception of Flip Pal, I don't think there were any gadgeteers there. At a tech conference. Lame.
Back to navigating the vendor area on the first day of the conference. There were a few booths I actually did want to visit, but I couldn't reach them. Why? Because they were mobbed by other attendees. But these weren't attendees actually interested in the services those booths were promoting. They were just trying to get their passports stamped by enough vendors to win a t-shirt. Again? Lame. Nix the whole passport thing — if 2 percent of the folks getting those passports stamped had a valuable conversation with any vendor, I'll be surprised.
My other complaints have more to do with the Salt Palace — they need to beef up their wireless signal availability. Also? Please get some better food options.
Am I likely to attend RootsTech next year? Probably. The registration fee has been reasonable. It's right next to the Family History Library, which on its own is worth the trip. So long as I can keep networking with my fellow genealogists, I'll be willing to fly out there. But I do want to see a few things improve for next year. Here's hoping the organizers are listening.
Stay tuned for one more RootsTech post (my greatest hits — facts, tips and tricks that wowed me).


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Fast, effective troubleshooting combines intuitive and logical thinking with special training, the right test instruments, and "SMARTS."
Troubleshooting electrical equipment is always a challenge. As electrical equipment incorporate more complex electronics, the challenge becomes increasingly formidable. More and more time is required to troubleshoot this equipment; certainly, increased knowledge is needed to do this task correctly and efficiently.
This certainly is the case with variable frequency drives (VFDs), which consist of a complicated combination of electric power components and sensitive electronic circuits. Furthermore, VFDs are directed by precision, low-voltage, low-current digital or analog circuitry that can be quite sensitive to outside disturbances. Most importantly, proper VFD operation is greatly dependent on many exterior factors such as the load itself, input voltages, surges, dirt, heat, moisture, and so on.
Thus, if you want to be an effective troubleshooter of VFDs, you must apply systematic common-sense thinking and troubleshooting techniques. Another essential factor is training.
Applying SMARTS
The secret to troubleshooting VFDs is using SMARTS, an acronym for a proven method used in troubleshooting numerous VFD installations over the last 20 years. SMARTS stands for Safety, Manuals, Application, Readings, Talk, and Symptoms.
This technique can be applied to all kinds of VFDs and other electrical equipment as well. It's practical, economical, effective, and fast.
Safety. This is the first step in all troubleshooting; safety for yourself, your fellow employees, and the equipment. Take as many test readings as possible with the power off. However, many measurements and test procedures will have to be done on energized equipment. Be sure to install warning signs, tape off the test location, and follow lock-out procedures.
It's important to be aware that both AC and DC voltages are present within the VFD. DC voltage levels will be equal to the peak voltages of the AC input. For example, a 480V drive will have a DC voltage of 676V (480 x 1.41). The DC voltage used in a VFD is stored in capacitors that are capable of holding a lethal charge for several minutes. Before attempting any internal hands-on work on the VFD control enclosure, you should first take a voltage reading of its capacitors with a verified working meter. Remember, your life could depend on this simple test.
With today's modern microprocessor designs on VFDs, it's very easy to program in a set of operation parameters that could inadvertently prove to be fatal. A motor designed to operate at 3600 rpm at 60 Hz can be made to operate at 7200 rpm when the VFD is programmed to supply a 120 Hz output. Imagine what would happen to boxes moving on a conveyor at twice the conveyor's rated speed. Make sure you understand the results of any changes or adjustments made.
The best advice is to read and follow all safety cautions on the drive and in the supplied manual.
Manuals. It's impossible to troubleshoot and repair a VFD without first studying the manufacturer's manual. With on-board diagnostics available on most units, you need the manual to decode these fault messages as well as to identify the probable causes for the respective faults.
The manual also provides you with test procedures and troubleshooting guidelines that will save many hours of unnecessary downtime. A good practice is to request additional manuals or copy the ones you already have. Many hours of lost downtime can be attributed to looking for the equipment manual.
Application. What is "application?" It's the VFD, the motor, and the load connected to the motor. Don't forget the external controls that control the VFD itself, such as interlocks, push buttons, digital controllers, etc.
The VFD will operate only when and how it's told to operate. At the same time, it will respond to any dramatic changes, such as incorrect or faulty load and power demands, by shutting down in an effort to protect itself.
The majority of problems with VFD applications (fans, pumps, conveyors, etc.) have nothing to do with the VFD control console itself. As such, you should troubleshoot the VFD controller last and troubleshoot the application first.
Readings. As part of your troubleshooting process, you'll need to collect readings of the drive. The most common readings needed are as follows.
* AC input line voltage.
* AC output load voltage.
* Line current.
* Load current.
* Frequency output to the motor.
* DC bus voltage.
Today's VFDs use operator interface panels and digital displays. Most of the readings needed for troubleshooting can be read on these displays. In some units, you can even choose one of four different languages.
When using test equipment to collect readings, be sure to verify the meter's capability for the intended reading. The supplied manual will usually indicate what readings are needed as well as the type of meter to use.
Solid-state VFD components are easily damaged by overvoltages and fault currents. Therefore, they may be checked early on prior to sequential, logic procedure. Also, be sure that insulation resistance readings are not taken on a motor with the drive connected and power removed.
It's good practice to log the readings on paper as you troubleshoot. This will help you from having to take the same readings over again.
Talk. That's right, talk. Talk to the operator of the equipment; talk to other mechanics working in the area; talk to anyone that might know anything about the equipment or an unusual activity near it. As a detective (troubleshooter), your job is to get the facts and get the equipment back up and running.
Here are some questions that you should ask. When did it stop working? Has anything else also stopped? Have there been any recent changes or additions to the load? Is this a random failure or has this been happening for some time?
The better your understanding of the events surrounding a failure, the more accurate and faster your troubleshooting will be. Ask yourself, "Am I troubleshooting symptoms or the actual problem itself?"
Symptoms. This last step is especially critical for effective troubleshooting of VFDs. It's vital that you learn to separate symptoms from the actual problem.
For example, a fuse blew; is this the problem or a symptom? Actually, the blown fuse is a symptom of the true problem. A fault of some type has caused the fuse to blow. Replacing a blown fuse without troubleshooting the cause will not correct the problem and, in many cases, will create even greater problems.
Another example: the drive trips in an overload condition. Is this the problem or a symptom of an undiscovered problem?
Collect all your symptoms and carefully review them. Let the symptoms as well as your readings and interviews with operators point you in the right direction.
Actual case history
Location: Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Md.
Application: Numerous VFDs for an HVAC system in new building addition.
Type of loads: Fans, pumps.
Problem 1: A 60-hp chilled-water pump VFD shutdown.
Problem 2: Only one standby chilled water pump remaining. The museum needs to maintain precise control of temperature and humidity to preselected constant levels to protect art work.
Getting down to the business of troubleshooting, we instinctively began thinking in terms of SMARTS.
Safety. Even with many years of experience, we always start troubleshooting with these simple questions. What are the dangers in troubleshooting this equipment? Am I safe in what I am doing?
Manuals. Guess what? The pocket for the manual was on the VFD controller door but the manual was gone. As such, a twin unit VFD next to the inoperative VFD had to be shutdown and its manual removed. (With the digital displays and error codes available for diagnostics, it's essential to have the VFD manual.) The fault code on the display indicated that control power had been lost and recommended checking control inputs, fuses, and the control transformer. But before taking readings, we reviewed the application.
Application. Sure we're electrical people, but you can't fix the piece of equipment if you don't know what it's doing or supposed to do. If you're not sure of the application, ask. Get someone to help you. Try to think of the things you'll need to know. For example, how is the drive controlled: auto, manual, local, or remote? What and where are exterior sensors and limit controls? Anything special about the load?
Readings. At the VFD control panel, the manual was reviewed and the suggested readings, as outlined, were taken.
As the readings progressed, we found a blown control fuse on the secondary side of the control transformer. When you see a blown fuse, a little voice in your head always seems to say, "Go ahead, change it; it probably got weak and needed to be changed. Your problems will be over." Don't do it. A fuse is a protective device, and when it blows, it means a problem exists and the fuse cleared a potential over-current or fault-current condition.
Using a meter in the resistance test mode, we checked for shorts in the control circuit, but did not see any dead faults or unusual resistance values. As such, the fuse was replaced and the VFD was powered up. Boom! It blew again.
Now, it made sense to start tracing wires from the transformer. In doing this, we started asking some questions.
Talk. "So, when did this unit actually go down? Did you lose any other equipment? Anybody do any work nearby?" We were told that some painters had just finished painting the mechanical room just prior to the drive shutdown. Although there appeared to be no relationship, we asked where they were painting. The painting included areas right over the VFD itself. Looking at the top of the VFD, we saw where pieces of cinder-block from the painting prep work had fallen down onto the enclosure. Behind the VFD a piece had fallen into the cooling fan and jammed the fan blade, causing the fan motor to short out. This fan motor operated at 120V and was directly wired to the control transformer. End of the story? Not yet.
Symptoms. Everything pointed to the fan motor as being the culprit. But after disconnecting it from the transformer and further testing, a fault still showed up.
We continued troubleshooting and discovered that someone had made repeated fuse changes and faults had damaged an additional gate-firing transformer.
Solomon S. Turkel is Senior Instructor with ATMS, Corp. Baltimore, Md.


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It's Nevada Ballet Theatre's 40th season this year and the company is joining hands with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to kick it of properly. "Dance Dance Dance!" opens at Paris Las Vegas on Oct. 29 and 30 and will include George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco, Jirí Kylián's"Petite Mort," Sharon Eyal's and Gaï Behar's "Too Beaucoup" and James Canfield's "Up" and "Cinq Gnossiennes."
For single tickets to "Dance Dance Dance!," give the Paris Theatre Box Office a ring at 702-946-4567 or click here. Catch the show on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. or Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. An opening night special offer is available; $40 buys a ticket to the Oct. 29 show and a front-of-the-line, no-cover pass to Chateau Nightclub and Gardens. Click here for the moolah-saving details.
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In a recent interview Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney talked a lot about the freemium model, convergence, and in particular how successful they've been in mobile.
We've been very happy with the game industry's growth. For a while we were worried that the divide between the console growth in the west and the growth of PCs would increase. The most profitable game we've ever made, in terms of man years invested versus revenue, is actually Infinity Blade. It's more profitable than Gears of War. ... We expect DirectX technology to be widely available on these mobile devices in the next few years. ... These platforms are rapidly converging, with a set of common capabilities. The lowest end device [the iPad 2] is still a DirectX 9 device!
If you're not familiar, Gears of War is a massively popular shooting game franchise on console which originally launched in 2006 and spawned multiple sequels. The latest title sold 3 million copies in its opening week, beating out the previous two games. As of September 2011, the whole series has grossed over $1 billion.
iOS has been eating the lunch of traditional portable gaming consoles for some time now, but the new iPad has started steering towards competing with consoles, primarily by way of comparison of the Retina display's resolution with standard HD TVs. Even though the processing power and storage space of the iPad and iPhone currently limits what can be done in iOS games, those are limits that even AAA developers like Epic are willing to work around if they can enjoy higher profits than their console titles. Of course Infinity Blade is the exception rather than the rule, but it proves mobile can be at least as profitable for game developers as other platforms.
Sweeney's interview revolved a lot around the Unreal Engine which they created and has a prominent position in the mobile sphere, and provides a clear transition path for developers moving from PC and consoles. Sweeney was largely supportive of the freemium model, and expects that all games will at some point in the future be distributed globally and digitally.
If Epic can make more money on Infinity Blade than Gears of War, is this a signal that other big-name developers should switch gears to mobile? If so, does iPhone and iPad stand any chance of becoming a more popular gaming platform than PCs or consoles, regardless of technical limitations?
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The hotel is only a few minutes away from the Gaudí buildings and "Plaça de Catalunya" and is also close to many bus stops and 2 metro stations.
The hotel boasts a buffet restaurant and bar-cafeteria. There is also a touristic information desk and a modest gymnasium.
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Do you watch HBO's movies and TV series via HBO Go, the service that lets you stream the premium network's content over the Internet? If so, do you do so without actually having an HBO account?
Borrowing someone else's HBO Go login isn't kosher, but a lot of people do it. And while you may be wracked with guilt and live in fear of the cable police pounding on your door one morning, HBO's CEO has a message for you:
Chill out! We don't mind all this password sharing. Really. In fact, have another season of "Game of Thrones". It's on us! For now . . .
In an interview with BuzzFeed Business editor Peter Lauria, HBO CEO Richard Plepler says he doesn't care too much about password sharing because it helps the process of "building addicts" for his network's content. The practice doesn't affect HBO's bottom line, and in fact may help add to in the long term.
In the clip from the BuzzFeed interview, Plepler says he conducts informal surveys when he talks to groups of young people. He asks if they watch HBO using HBO Go, and if they are using their parents' accounts – "All the hands go up." He then asks if they think, once they have their first apartment and their first cable TV subscription, whether they'll subscribe to HBO. Again, "all the hands go up".
Of course, when the top executive from HBO asks a bunch of kids illegally accessing his content whether they'll pay up once they grow up, the answer is predictable. But the truth is that college-age kids are turning into what's known as "cord-nevers" – once they get their own apartments, many are not subscribing to cable.
In that sense, Plepler's may be engaging in some wishful thinking. But for the time being, people who are using friends' and family's HBO Go passwords illicitly get the benefit.
And this isn't the first time an HBO honcho has said unauthorized sharing has an upside. Last year, the VP of programming said HBO didn't really mind that "Game of Thrones" is the most pirated TV show ever.
But HBO's largesse may only go so far and for so long.
But as TechCrunch's Greg Kumparek points out, Plepler says in the BuzzFeed interview that his company is looking at ways to "affect password sharing":
BuzzFeed: So the strategy is you ignore it now, with the hopes that they'll subscribe later…
Pleper: It's not that we're ignoring it, and we're looking at different ways to affect password sharing. I'm simply telling you: it's not a fundamental problem, and the externality of it is that it presents the brand to more and more people, and gives them an opportunity hopefully to become addicted to it. What we're in the business of doing is building addicts, of building video addicts. The way we do that is by exposing our product, our brand, our shows, to more and more people.
In other words, at some point HBO may say, "You've had your fun, kids. Time to pay up."
That day may come when HBO finally offers its service in standalone form via HBO Go, something it is experimenting with in Scandinavia via HBO Nordic. Plepler told BuzzFeed that it's doing "very well", and that HBO is always looking at whether new ways to offer its service make financial sense.
. . . "it's all about arithmetic dude, it's all about the math. The thing we are always thinking about is adding value."
At some point, expect HBO to decide that "adding value" means you won't be able to "borrow" an HBO Go login to watch for free so easily .


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People walk in Meru, Kenya, in solidarity with CFCA President Bob Hentzen as he continues on Walk2gether.
From Michigan to Meru, Kenya, people associated with CFCA are creating their own versions of ìWalk2gether,î CFCA President Bob Hentzenís ongoing journey from Guatemala to Chile (Bob is now in Peru). Here is a report by Regina Mburu, communications liaison in Kenya, of a 16-mile solidarity walk.
ìBy walking with them, we are saying you are not alone, we are listening to you and we are learning from you.î ñ CFCA President Bob Hentzen, who has been walking since Dec. 29, 2009.
In a show of solidarity with this noble course, the CFCA-Meru community organized a walk on Aug. 20, 2010.
A woman weaves as she walks in Meru, Kenya.
The 25.5-kilometer (16-mile) walk in the rural setting of Meru attracted many members of the CFCA community. Led by a group that held high the CFCA Walk2gether banner, the participants braved the hot sun and dusty roads. This day held great significance to them.
Some women decided to make their walk more interesting by weaving as they walked, their hands busy at work but their feet swift as they enthusiastically joined Bob in his pilgrimage.
ìAs I joined the Meru CFCA community in this walk, I could sense the deep sense of commitment and pride the community has towards the foundation, walking the significant distance is a demonstration of oneness with Bob,î said Marios Wanjiku, Meru project coordinator.
At the end of the walk, there were cultural presentations made to crown the day.
ìWe are glad to take part in Bobís journey; we pray that walking together will help us understand each otherís needs better,î Wanjiku said. ìWe hope that Bob will feel encouraged as he carries on with his mission.î
Editorís note: Read about another recent solidarity walk in Michigan.


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Buzzer Beaters: Rutgers Coach Who Abused Players Gets Fired, Rangers Trade Gaborik and More
Today's top sports stories:
Mike Rice was fired from his position as head coach of the men's basketball team at Rutgers in the aftermath of leaked video showing Rice shoving and kicking his players, as well as verbally abusing them with homophobic slurs. [ABC]
The New York Rangers traded forward Marian Gaborik to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Derick Brassard, Derek Dorsett and John Moore. Gaborik and coach John Tortorella never quite meshed, and the Rangers finally decided to deal the three-time 40-goal scorer just before the trade deadline. [NYDN]
Just days after Kevin Ware's gruesome injury during Louisville's Elite Eight victory over Duke, Louisville and Adidas are selling "Rise to the Occasion" shirts with Ware's number 5 in place of the S in "Rise." Ware will not receive a cut of the profits. [Deadspin]
Is Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban serious about drafting Baylor University's Brittney Griner? Well, kinda-sorta-maybe. Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma, on the other hand, thinks it would clearly be a terrible idea. [USA Today]
How not to be a good boyfriend: getting out of the way as a home run comes flying at you, allowing your innocent girlfriend to get hit in the face with it. [GuySpeed]


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My remarkable guest today is Kristine M. Smith, author of The Enduring Legacy of DeForest Kelley: Actor, Healer, Friend, and DeForest Kelley: A Harvest of Memories, My Life and Times with a Remarkable Gentleman Actor. And she writes a blog with a perfect name: Almost Famous by De's Fault. How cool is that? Kristine talks about writing a personal memoir:
It's funny. No one showed me how to write a personal memoir before I sat down to write one. I hadn't studied the genre, and although I had read numerous memoirs over the years, that hardly qualified (or qualifies) me as an expert in the field. So please accept everything I say with a grain of salt. What success I've had with my memoir may have had as much to do with "luck" (a sad, secular substitution for what is actually "unrecognized divine intervention"!) as it did with anything else.
The memoir I wrote had a built-in niche audience: STAR TREK.
The STAR TREK aspect of my story began in earnest on May 4, 1968 the day I met actor DeForest Kelley, who portrayed Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy on the original series. I was so impressed with his graciousness and appreciation for his fans that I went home and wrote an article about meeting him for my creative writing class. My teacher thought it was so good that he insisted I should send it to Mr. Kelley for him to read and enjoy. Oh, boy, that was nerve-wracking! I wasn't in the habit of writing to TV stars.
When De and his wife Carolyn read it, they, too, thought it was exceptional and forwarded it to a New York publisher with a suggestion that it might make a good piece for their magazine, TV STAR PARADE. When the publisher agreed, De wrote me a letter letting me know I was about to become a published author.
My parents had to peel me off the ceiling for a week.
Over the course of the next thirty years, the Kelleys and I established an on-again, off-again correspondence, and I continued to flail away at my typewriter, since the Kelleys and the publisher had convinced me that I did, indeed, know how to string words together to good effect.
I kept notebook journals, of course. (Doesn't every writer? If you don't, start now. The reason will become clear momentarily.) As I accrued experiences with the Kelleys, every detail of our interactions went into scores of notebooks. Over time, I segued from a giddy fan to a point where the Kelleys began to encourage me to move to Hollywood and find a place in the entertainment industry where I might be able to utilize my writing skills in a major (lucrative) way.
They helped me get my foot in the door in the entertainment industry, helped me find a landlord who would allow me to keep my hand-raised serval "son" (a knee-high African wildcat) in the backyard of the house I rented, and continued to encourage me in every way, all without any thought of paybacks or rewards. (It took me a while to realize that they truly were as benevolent as they seemed. I don't trust very easily, especially when it comes to denizens of Hollywood!)
Toward the end of De's life, I became his personal assistant and caregiver. He was already hospitalized and would never again leave the hospital except for brief forays to visit his bank, doctors and home. Mrs. Kelley, his usual helpmate, was already hospitalized with a broken leg.
All of this, too, went into my journals, sometimes only in "talking points" because I was so exhausted (after fourteen and sixteen hour days near the end) from the stress and busy-ness of being their almost-constant companion, helper and confidant. My hours were my choice, not a demand of theirs. It was my way of paying them back in some small way for the thirty-plus years of devotion and encouragement they had extended to me.
A few weeks before De passed away, he gave me permission to write his biography, or a memoir, or anything else I wanted to do with the story of our association. I handed off the biography to Terry Lee Rioux, a tried-and-true historian (now a history professor at Lamar University) whom I had met at a STAR TREK convention several years earlier, because I'm an anecdotal writer, not a researcher or interviewer.
After De passed away, I served Carolyn for another eight months. I pondered writing a book, but figured I probably didn't have much of significance to say except for how wonderful they were and how much I loved them. End of story. (?)
Then Terry Rioux came to Hollywood to do research at various regional motion picture libraries in preparation for writing De's biography and to interview De's co-stars, producers, writers, friends – and me. At one point she asked me, "How did you go from being a fan on the outermost regions of fandom to being at his bedside when he died?"
I was speechless. I had no answer.
I finally responded, "That's something De would have to answer. I have no idea how that happened." Terry insisted, carefully and pointedly, "You know the answer. Just connect the dots. I need to know the answer – and so do you."
Wow. What an assignment!
Then she said, "I think you somehow became the daughter they never had."
I started bawling, right there in the restaurant. "Oh, no! Don't say that! If that's true, I didn't do enough for them.
Terry said, "You did everything you could, everything they would allow you to do for them."
That was true . . .
Then I remembered the journals – six large plastic bins, sitting out in the garage, crammed with my journals, with the entire adventure, from beginning to end!!!
I dug them all out, laid them out in order, and began the journey anew, connecting the dots, following the crumbs. There were hundreds of small details I had completely forgotten about. It was like discovering a gold mine!
I watched as a cordial first meeting morphed into an association, then built to become a familiar, comfortable relationship. Then I watched as the relationship swelled into agape love, trust, and mutual support.
That's when I knew I had to write the memoir, and that's when I knew I could write it, that I had enough material for it.
Had Terry not asked me the one question about the Kelleys that I could not answer without researching and writing a book, I never would have written it – would never have remembered all those journals tucked away in the garage!
So I became my own historian. I became a memoir writer. It took three solid months of 12-14 hour days, six days a week. It took lots of guts to go over the last months again and put them down in a way that would inform without half killing the reader.
But it resurrected the man, and – in conjunction with Terry's bio – it has extended his legacy far beyond what fans would otherwise be able to learn about him.
So, to me, writing a memoir is all about diving into journals we've written and culling from them the nuggets that resurrect a place, a time, and the crucial people who helped mold us into what we have become, whether for good or for ill.
If you do the task well, the person or people you resurrect don't have to be TV stars and the times you depict don't have to be historical in nature. All that needs to happen is that the reader connects, lives with you in your past for a time, and comes out changed in many of the same ways that your history has changed you. The reader "gets" you, your times and your loved ones (and others) in ways they never did before. That's the essence of a good memoir.
Kristine has agreed to answer questions and respond to comments, so feel free to leave a comment for Kristine. And don't forget to check back later for her responses.


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|September 2010
|OKLAHOMA'S eGOV NEWS REPORT
Welcome to Oklahoma's eGovernment News Report. We hope you enjoy the monthly report providing you with up-to-date information on Oklahoma's eGovernment achievements.
Oklahoma State Department of Health'sStep UP Program Nationally Honored
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), in partnership with OK.gov, today announces the agency's Step UP Performance Management System has received a 2010 Digital Government Achievement Award from the Center for Digital Government as one of the best state government internal projects in the United States.
"It is great to see the recognition for this innovative system," said Oklahoma's State Health Commissioner Dr. Terry Cline. "Step Up allows us to appropriately measure our progress toward goals and to make any needed changes to improve our performance over time."
"Indeed, Step UP, through digital technology, has allowed our services, programs and employees to chart their progress toward positive outcomes that ultimately benefit our customers," said Joyce Marshall, director for OSDH's Office of Performance Management.
The Step UP Performance Management System was created to give OSDH service areas a defined system to promote thoughtful planning and decision-making toward creating programmatic goals and objectives; enhance the development of innovative activities and strategies for meeting those objectives; and assure periodic measurement of quantifiable performance measures important to achieving the selected goals and objectives.
"The Step UP Performance Management System represents the best in government internal projects," said Cathilea Robinett, executive director of the Center for Digital Government. "Each year, state and local governments continue to make strides towards implementing better access and more efficient Web delivery of public services."
Each year the Center for Digital Government's Digital Government Achievement Awards recognize outstanding agency and department websites and projects at the application and infrastructure level. This is just one way the organization continues its work as an international research and advisory institute on the use of information technology in government.
The Step UP Performance Management System is a product of a partnership between the Oklahoma State Department of Health and OK.gov, Oklahoma's Official Website.
RECALLS.GOV Launches a Mobile Application
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Agriculture monitor the safety of thousands of products and issue hundreds of recall announcements each year of millions of products.
Now, those recalls are right at your fingertips, thanks to the new RECALLS.GOV mobile application. Whether you're at your child's day care center or a yard sale, whether you're at a store or at home, you can now type a product's name into your phone and learn immediately whether that product has been recalled because of a safety concern. You can also see photos of recalled products and learn what to do with recalled products in your homes.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe, Check for Product Recalls
GovBenefits.gov Becomes Benefits.gov
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the former GovBenefits.gov website has been redesigned and rebranded to become Benefits.gov. Along with a new look, Benefits.gov provides enhanced site features to help citizens quickly navigate and locate government benefit and assistance programs that may improve their lives. This collaborative effort of 17 federal agencies maintains content on more than 1,000 government programs.
Benefits.gov's primary new feature is the "Benefit Finder," a confidential tool that enables individuals to answer questions about themselves and then instantly view a list of benefits they may be eligible to receive. If customers find benefits they may be interested in applying for, Benefits.gov offers the ability to add benefits from the results list to "Your Favorites," a further customized list of benefit results. Both lists can be printed or e-mailed to enable users to review their results at a later time.
"What was already a great site is now even better," said Edward Hugler, Department of Labor deputy assistant secretary for operations in the Office of Administration and Management. "Benefits.gov's user-friendly design and search tools will make it easier than ever for citizens to find the government assistance information they're looking for."
The Department of Labor is the managing partner for Benefits.gov and works with the following federal agencies to gather content for the site: the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Homeland Security, Interior, Justice, State, Transportation, Treasury and Veterans Affairs; the Office of Personnel Management; the Small Business Administration and the Social Security Administration.
The public is encouraged to visit and explore the new features on Benefits.gov. Visitors can keep up with the latest benefit-related information by subscribing to page updates or following Benefits.gov on Twitter.
What's Inside
Oklahoma Geological Survey
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Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement Commission
- A. Keith Burt,
Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns Website
Oklahoma Board of Nursing License Registration System
How Do I Learn Everything I Need to Know About Voting in November?
Visit the State Election Board's Site
How Do I Keep My Kids Safe This Halloween Season?
Watch the University Hospitals Authority Video on Halloween Safety
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Zero Motorcycles Announces All-New 2013 Zero MMX Military Motorcycle
– U.S. Special Operations Forces Currently Using Zero MMX –
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., (May 7, 2013) – Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced the arrival of its all-new 2013 Zero MMX military motorcycle (hyperlink). The MMX was developed exclusively for military use in the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) and provides Special Operations riders with unique tactical advantages over traditional combustion motorcycles, as the electric powertrain allows for rapid movement over hostile terrain in near silence and minimal heat signature. Zero Motorcycles' engineering team worked under military contract to develop the motorcycle. The MMX has met the most stringent standards set forth by the U.S. military, as an undisclosed number of MMX motorcycles are currently undergoing full operational testing.
"It was a very rewarding experience for the Zero team to go through such an exacting development process. The military needed a very specific set of core features on the MMX, and we were incredibly thankful to work side-by-side with them to deliver such a unique product," said Abe Askenazi, Chief Technology Officer for Zero Motorcycles. "The great news for our civilian customers is that we made the decision to incorporate into our 2013 MX, FX and XU retail motorcycles virtually all of the powertrain enhancements associated with satisfying this project's stringent military requirements. Our 2013 product is truly 'military grade'!"2013 Zero MMX Military Motorcycle – Key Features
The 2013 MMX Military Motorcycles are built off the 2013 MX platform, which is incredibly tough and lightweight, and uses a finely tuned and fully adjustable suspension system to absorb aggressive terrain. Combined with state of the art Z-Force™ technology and an ultra-light frame design, the Zero MMX is agile and fast where it counts.
The 2013 Zero MMX features the all new Z-Force™ motor. With 54 hp and 68 ft-lbs of torque, the Zero MMX accelerates hard, with incredibly smooth throttle control, to allow riders to tackle bigger obstacles and corner faster. When rolling off the throttle, riders can take advantage of regenerative braking to both modulate speed and extend ride times. The performance characteristics of the Zero MMX are also adjustable via Bluetooth and a compatible smart phone mobile device when using the Zero Motorcycles mobile app.
The 2013 Zero MMX integrates the world's first truly modular power pack system and is available in two configurations: ZF2.8 (one module) and ZF5.7 (two modules). The lockable modules can be individually added or removed, regardless of state of charge, in less than a minute. Charge times can be cut down to around an hour using a scalable quick-charge accessory system or with the CHAdeMO accessory (CHAdeMO charging requires a supporting charge station). Owing a Zero has never been easier as the sealed Z-Force™ motor virtually eliminates all routine powertrain maintenance and drives the rear wheel by way of a beefier 520 chain.
CHAdeMO Charging Standard
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For more information on Zero Motorcycles or to learn more about its complete motorcycle line including the new 2013 Zero S, Zero DS, Zero FX, Zero XU and Zero MX motorcycles: http://www.zeromotorcycles.com.


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MLS suspends Alvarez, fines Union and Timbers coaches
New York, NY – The MLS Disciplinary Committee issued various punishments late Thursday, suspending Chivas USA's Carlos Alvarez for two matches and fining him an undisclosed amount while fining Philadelphia Union head coach John Hackworth and Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter undisclosed amounts.
Alvarez's punishment comes as a result of violent conduct during Chivas USA's game against Sporting Kansas City on May 5. The incident came in the 73rd minute of the contest when he kicked the ball toward the head of Peterson Joseph, who was prone on the ground, from close range.
The midfielder will serve his suspension during Chivas USA's games on May 12th against Portland and May 19th against Real Salt Lake.
Hackworth and Porter also were fined for their public criticism of match officials.