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Much of what is described in traditional medical
systems as the "balance" of forces, such as yin and yang in
the Chinese system, can be associated with the dualistic
components of the nervous system. In the central nervous
system yin is rest and yang is action. Balance is the state
between rest and action called dynamic equilibrium. This is
the state that training in Tai ji and Qigong seeks to
refine. In the autonomic nervous system yin may be
associated with the parasympathetic and yang may be
associated with the sympathetic. The balance of yin and yang
is associated with homeostasis.
Because the western world view has generally had a
difficult time understanding and accepting the concepts of
Qi (chi), prana or vital force from the Asian systems, there
has been a strong trend toward explaining the effects of
yoga, qigong, acupuncture, etc through the mechanisms of the
nervous system.(25,54,55) While while these practices do
have a definite effect upon neurological function, with
consequent effects on body systems, the neurological
mechanism may actually be an intermediary for a more refined
and less quantifiable system of subtle energies. However, a
great deal of research has been done that reveals the
neurological mechanisms that may be activated in Qigong and
Yoga and it is appropriate to explore them here.
There are a number of mechanisms associated with the
brain, nervous system and other related systems that Qigong
and Yoga/Pranayama practice enhance including:
1. Initiation
of the relaxation response
When the predominance of autonomic nervous system activity
is sympathetic the human system is working, expending energy
and breaking down tissue. This is associated with the action
phase of metabolism, and referred to as catabolic. This is
associated, in it's extreme, with the "fight or flight
response" with increased heart rate, breath rate and blood
pressure. It is also called the stress state and has been
associated with adrenal exhaustion and collapse (56).
This state, when overactive and not balanced to
homeostasis by ample parasympathetic activity, contributes
to the production of positively charged hydrogen ions. As
mentioned in an earlier section on free radicals these
hydrogen ions bind with oxygen. This can cause a net oxygen
deficit and a general acid ph in the internal environment.
Biological stress is conducive to the proliferation of a
number of diseases or syndromes including hypertension,
pain, depression, immune deficiency and
The opposite aspect of autonomic activity,
parasympathetic, is a phase of rest and tissue regeneration.
It is associated with the conservative phase of metabolism,
anabolic. In its extreme this state is associated with the
"relaxation response" (RR)(57), characterized by decreased
heart and breath rate and a lowering of blood pressure. This
is also associated with the resting phase of the basic
resting activity cycle (BRAC).(58) Conscious deactivation of
the sympathetic function with the activation of certain
parasympathetic features of autonomic activity can
neutralize the negative effects of "fight or flight"
overactivity. The primary steps to initiate this state are
deep, slow breathing coupled with the intention to
relax.(57) These are the identical initiating steps for the
practice of Qigong and Yoga. The literature alludes
liberally to traditional Asian health maintenance practices
as the historic source of techniques for generating the
relaxation response(RR) and the typical biofeedback
With the addition of gentle movement and stretching
extra oxygen is demanded from the blood, which may help to
reduce the presence of hydrogen ions and initiate a swing
toward a more anabolic level of activity. This may help to
produce a less acid internal environment and a net greater
availability of free oxygen with increased energy
productivity and tissue regeneration.
Controlled, deep, slow breathing accompanied with the
intention to relax initiates the RR and the resting phase of
the BRAC, which are para-sympathetic/anabolic/alkaline
responses, generally recognized as healing and regenerative.
Increased oxygen to hydrogen ion ratio is also recognized as
conducive to healing and regeneration.
Neurotransmitter profile
Much of the new science of psychoneuroimmunology is founded
upon findings in the area of neuro-hormones, neuropeptides
or neuro-transmitters. It has already been mentioned that
neurotransmitter receptor sites have been found on
lymphocytes. A particular profile of neurotransmitters is
present in a person who is experiencing pain, anxiety or
depression. (59) In contrast joy, comfort or celebration
produce unique neurotransmitter profiles as well. (60)
In hypertension, pain and inflamation, which which
have been associated with the hyperactivity of the
sympathetic aspect of the autonomic nervous system, a number
of specific neurotransmitters are present in the blood. In
patients suffering from pain increased norepinephrine,
reduced cholinesterase and depressed beta endorphine were
found to be typical.(59)
When methods are employed that regulate the
sympathetic function through the hypothalamus a
neurotransmitter profile characterized by decreased
norepinephrine, elevated cholinesterase and elevated beta
endorphine emerge.(59) The neurotransmitter profile present
in the parasympathetic and usually more anabolic (alkaline)
environment is recognized as able to reduce pain and
depression(59), reduce cravings for addictive substances(61)
and promote healing. Chinese research has quantified
neurotransmitter activity specific to Qigong exercise. It
was found that the Qigong effect is associated with specific
shifts in the monoamine neurotransmitter content of the
blood.(62) 5HT and 5HE generally tend to be decreased by
Qigong practice. Noradrenaline and dopamine tend to
increase. The aspects of Qigong and Yoga that quiet the mind
and relax the body induce a neurotransmitter profile that is
conducive to healing.
3. Increased
A classic body response in Qigong and Yoga is the elevation
of skin temperature. In the fight or flight state,
hyper-sympathetic, the arterioles in the skin, muscles and
certain organs constrict. During the systematic deactivation
of sympathetic function, typical in Qigong and
Yoga/Pranayama, vasodilation occurs with the accompanying
warmth of the surface of the skin. This is one of the
primary goals in biofeedback training and was found as a
typical response when the skin temperature of meditators was
evaluated in research.(3)
A number of studies from China explore the
microcirculatory mechanism very thoroughly and conclude that
this mechanism is a major reason for the continued
successful application of such an ancient health maintenance
method. (63,64,65,66,67,68)
In traditional chinese medicine it is said "the blood
is the sister of the Qi". (28,29) Because Qi and blood are
in a direct relationship the inhibition of the circulation
of one tends to inhibit the circulation of the other. In
addition, the theory suggests that when the blood is
optimally circulating in a part of the body that the Qi or
vitality is circulating there as well. If the Qi is a
bio-electrical, electromagnetic or subtle energy aspect of
the human being, the presence of increased blood circulation
and its accompanying heat may also signify the presence of
increased electromagnetic or other subtle energy potential.
This may be a key to explain how Qigong practitioners and
mental healers are able to support the healing process in a
person from a distance through "Qi emission" or "external
conductance of the Qi".
Brain/neurological aspects of immune function
In the classic tradition of Western science it has been
thought that the immune system was an autonomus self
regulating system, operating on its own. A tremendous amount
of reseaearch has demonstrated that this view was incorrect.
Mental emotional states have been found to effect resistance
to disease and infection.(60)Immune organs including the
thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes and bone marrow have been
found to be invested with nerve endings.(60) Lymphocytes and
macrophages have been shown to have receptors for
neurochemicals, including catacholamines, prostagandins,
serotonin and endorphin.(60) There is a definate
relationship between brain and nervous system function and
immune capability.
In the practice of Qigong and Yoga, as has been
discussed, the hypothalamus regulates the autonomic nervous
system function toward a lessening of the sympathetic
activity, which is associated with the stress
response.(3,57) A number of studies have demonstrated that
the hypothalamus has an influence over immune function.(60)
Meditation, progressive relaxation, deep breathing and slow
relaxed movement all tend to move the practitioner out of
the sympathetic state and induce the relaxation response.
Research on the effect of relaxation and visualization sheds
some light on the effect that the Qigong and Yoga states may
have on immune function. Groups of elders who recieved
relaxation training had significant increases in the
activity of "natural killer cells" while control groups did
not. Chinese research has corroberated the positive effect
of Qigong practice on the status of the immune system.

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Traveling gives us the opportunity to disconnect from our regular life. You get to forget your problems/issues for a few weeks, it can also help you figure things out that you would not have understood without the distance traveling can give you. We all have crazy schedules, work and a family to take care of, going away alone or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important these people are for you. Like the saying says: we never know what we have until we lose it.
Another great benefit is the relaxation you get to do. It's nice to live life to its fullest and enjoy a stress free time with yourself. Going on vacation lets us recharge our "batteries" by disconnecting us from our regular life. When we come back we feel invigorated and we are happy to be back in our day to day routine. It's a very good stress remover that has a lot more to give than most people are willing to accept.
Traveling increases our knowledge and widens our perspective. To view new customs, different ways of living is fantastic for the mind. It gives us a new perspective about life and especially our life, it can help us change some of our habits or even create new ones. When I travel I usually make it a point to try new food, some cultures don't have fries in their diet and they are all skinny, others use spices to give taste and not oils or fats. Discovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting. You also need to visit exotic new places and discover what this wonderful world has to offer.


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On the cusp of 2013, I've invited 11 of the greater Houston area's top minds to write about something they believe, but cannot prove. A new entry in the 11 for '13 series will be published each morning during the holidays.
Today's mini essay comes from Rebecca Richards-Kortum, a bioengineer at Rice University…
Recently, I heard an interview with an entrepreneur who is trying to make clean water available to the one billion people in the world who lack access. When asked whether this was possible, he said, "If we found a cure for AIDS today and 100 years from now there were still 3 million dying every year because of the disease – that would be unthinkable. And yet we've known how to make water safe in developing countries for more than 100 years. It is a failure of imagination on our part if we can't get it done."
We don't need to look far to find such failures. In 1902, Sir Ronald Ross received the Nobel Prize for discovering that mosquitoes transmit malaria. 110 years later, malaria kills 650,000 people every year – 90% in Africa, most of them children.
This is what happens when we don't translate the results of research into solutions that matter for all the world's citizens. How can we cross this "translation gap"? I think part of the solution lies in a seemingly unlikely place – with changing undergraduate education. There is a Haitian saying – you don't learn to swim in the library, you learn to swim in the river. We often give students the knowledge to solve problems of global importance but don't give them the skills to put that knowledge into practice.
Rice and many other universities are transforming education to engage students in solving global challenges. Students in Rice's minor in global health technologies, for example, design technologies that address needs identified by developing world physicians. In 2009, we tasked a team of seniors with designing a solution to the leading cause of death among premature infants. Half of premature babies struggle to breathe because their lungs are immature. In the developed world, this is easily treated using bubble CPAP. But, at $6,000, CPAP machines are too costly for developing world hospitals. With guidance from pediatricians in Malawi and Houston, the students developed a $160 bubble CPAP system. In a clinical trial in Malawi, the device significantly improved neonatal survival. We are now working with the Ministry of Health to deliver the device to every public hospital in Malawi.
Students are hungry to make a difference, hungry to unleash their imaginations on the world. They must be given the tools to turn their ideas into practice. When they are able to experience first-hand how to turn discovery into action, they–and we–are forever changed.
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Ultima, a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic, comes to Antonio Marez's New Mexico family when he is six years old, and she helps him discover himself in the magical secrets of the pagan past.
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Anne, Amy, and Beth: The three stepdaughters of Sandy Hook Principal Dawn Hochsprung share their pain and speak out against gun violence. This story originally ran on One Million Moms 4 Gun Control.
Anne's Story
The afternoon of Friday, December 14th, 2012 was a typical afternoon. I was at home in the UK trying to set up some kind of international calling plan through my mobile phone provider. My kids were watching Scooby-Doo until it was time to leave for swim lessons. At 3:50 GMT (10:50 EST), that all changed when I received a call from my sister. I picked it up as normal with a cheerful, "Hey, how are you?" She replied, "Things are not okay. There has been a shooting at Dawn's school. I don't know any details yet." It wasn't until much later that my dad phoned with the horrible news that Dawn had been killed. One of my initial comments to my husband was, "We need to accelerate the move back plan," but as the reality set in and I learned more details of that day I found myself thinking, "How can I ever move my family back to a place where this kind of tragedy could occur?"
I am an ecologist and I am a mother – I am not an activist. Before the day Dawn was murdered, I would have told you that the issues I am interested in advocating for are the environment, sustainable living, and education. If I were to get a chance to stand on a soapbox it would have been to shout out about the importance of public transportation and species diversity. Now I find myself researching gun control, emailing my elected officials, and putting out feelers to figure out how I, as an individual, can make a difference. It is cathartic in a way and maybe, possibly is helping me deal with my grief. I don't know. All I know is that there is no way the status quo can remain. Whether that means stricter gun laws or addressing mental health or preferably a combination of the two, something has to change.
On my fridge there is a photo of my sisters and me with our dad; our faces filled with joy and smiles. For ten years, Dawn made my dad so incredibly happy. She put a smile on his face and, albeit cheesy, the spring in his step. I find myself looking at that picture daily and willing that smile to come back to my dad's face. His life has been turned upside down, his well-laid plans for the future are now in pieces and the sparkle in his eyes has gone out. All because of one word: Gun.
Amy's Story
I'm embarrassed to say that before December 14, 2012, I hadn't ever really given a lot of thought to gun control. Here's how I've always seen it: guns equal killing, so less guns would equal less killing. There has got to be some kind of math equation that supports that theory, right? If a = b, etcetera? How could someone be against gun control? Do they want more killing? Doesn't make sense. Yes, I know these are very simplified versions of a complicated issue (and I'm busy enough running around after a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, while also teaching high school, to spend much more brain space on this) but at its essence, I believe my formula is true.
Then my stepmother, Dawn Hochsprung, was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary school. And my ideas about gun control, and the amount of space I began to allocate for thinking about this issue, changed drastically.
Now, I feel the word "gun" in the pit of my stomach. It is no longer an abstract concept; instead, it has weight and heft to it. It has become tangible. And ugly. I find myself lingering over the concrete details of Dawn's death. How many times was she shot, when she ran out of the office? Where was she shot? Did she have time to think, and feel fear, and then pain?
Now the word gun makes me sick.
I'm no expert. I can't rattle off statistics. Sometimes (I cringe to admit this) I just read the headlines of The New York Times and call it good. But I know what grief feels like. I know what that gun can do, how it can rip apart not only flesh but lives, future plans and dreams. I know what it feels like to have to walk down the stairs and tell my father that the funeral home is requesting "additional clothing items" to prepare Dawn's body for the wake.
I had only known Dawn for ten years. I watched how she made my dad so happy. Her big smile and infectious laugh added color and vibrancy to our family. This fall, as I struggled through my own tough time, I grew to value and appreciate her even more – for her constant support, her phone calls and texts when other people in my life remained silent. I feel so thankful that a week before she was killed I sent her a card telling her that. It was open on the counter when I got down to Connecticut on that awful Friday night, carrying both my sleepy 2-year-old daughter and my shock in my arms. I'm thankful that she read it in time.
As Dawn's stepdaughter, as a mother, as a teacher – as a human being – I advocate for a less violent world. Gun control has to be a part of that.
Beth's Story
I possess a certain personality trait; it's one of those characteristics that can be used in job interviews when your future boss asks you what your biggest weakness is, like being stubborn (which can be flipped around to mean that you are perseverant). Mine is that I have always had a hard time having a definite opinion on issues. I would tell myself that "it's because I'm open-minded", or that "I have the ability to see both sides of the story." But I have always wondered if it is just because I am seeking the approval of others, and by picking a side on an issue, would cause people on the other side of the issue to not like me.
Gun control has always been "one of those issues." I grew up in a household that didn't hunt, didn't have guns. We didn't even really talk about guns or gun violence. I now live in central Pennsylvania, where hunting is a big part of the culture, so big that the first day of hunting season is a holiday and kids have the day off school. I always told myself that I could understand where the gun rights people were coming from, even though I had no interest in owning a gun myself.
On December 14th, 2012 a young man forced his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School and used a number of guns, one being an assault rifle, to kill 20 first graders and 6 adults. One of those adults was Dawn Hochsprung, the principal of the school. She was also my stepmother, my dad's wife, and grandmother to my children. It's been more than a month since that horrible day, and I have spent that time grieving, trying to be a support for my father, thinking of the other families who lost their spouses, daughters, and sons, and hugging my own children extra tight. And I've been thinking about guns and gun control. For what it's worth, I can no longer see both sides of the story or remain open-minded about this issue. Something has to change so that gun violence in this country begins to decrease. We as a nation need to take a close look at everything from mental health to regulations and restrictions and start to form a reasonable plan to stop these tragedies from occurring. I may incur the wrath and disapproval of neighbors and friends who feel differently, but I, as an individual, need to get off the fence and be part of the dialogue. I owe it to my children to "be the change that you wish to see in the world" (Gandhi). I owe it to Dawn.
Dawn's Daughters
Beth, Amy and Anne are Dawn Hochsprung's stepdaughters. Dawn was the principal at Sandy Hook school. She is missed everyday by her family.
Beth Ewaskiewicz lives in Pennsylvania. She is an equine veterinarian and mother to three children. She spends her free time at the barn with her horse or playing the violin.
Amy Lawton lives in northern New Hampshire, where she keeps busy teaching high school English, running around after her two small children, and hiking, biking and skiing in her (admittedly not much) free time.
Anne Priest lives in England. She is currently working on a PhD in biology and raising two small children. When not immersed in her studies or playing with her kids, she enjoys running, cooking and gardening.


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By John Voket
No matter what part of the country your home is in, the coming of fall signals an opportunity to do whatever necessary or voluntary projects need to be done ahead of winter weather, the coming holiday season, and the New Year.
At soundbuilthomes.com, Elizabeth Kraus wonders if you have been putting off re-staining or sealing your deck? Her advice: take advantage of the remaining warm, dry weather to clean and seal or stain your deck before wet weather arrives to do damage.
The same, Kraus says, goes for your home's window and door trim, gutters and other areas which may have had surfaces exposed, paint or stain eroded, and see to any loose exterior trim pieces, window or door seals, gutters, shingles, siding or roofing.
Kraus says late summer and early fall present the perfect time to have ducts and chimney flues cleaned and vacuumed, before you shut yourself and your family behind closed doors and windows with all of the dust which may have accumulated during the past year. And don't forget to dust off the blades of those ceiling fans, too!
The Virginia Farm Bureau (Vafb.com) says simply walking around the outside of your house is the best way to detect any areas in need of attention.
Got any obvious openings under your porches, or into your crawlspace, or basement? The bureau suggests sealing any places where wild animals might take winter refuge.
The bureau also says this time of year is an ideal opportunity to address this punch list:
– Trim back tree branches and brush that might damage your house during a storm, and remove dead trees near your house that pose a risk to your house during high wind storms
– Check that all outdoor stairs are in good shape and have sturdy railings
– Check your plumbing, testing pressure valves on hot water heaters and move any flammable materials away from furnace, hot water heater, and other heat sources
– Check water hoses on washer, ice maker, and dishwasher for leaks
– Clean lint from the clothes dryer exhaust duct and surrounding area to prevent fires
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Because the scope of the rehabilitation varies with the needs of the property, greening most existing properties require integrating healthy sustainable homes principles with the early phases of planning and construction. For the majority of rehabs completed, NeighborWorks Green Organizations conduct comprehensive green assessments of the properties and maximize opportunities to create more efficient, durable, and healthy environments for their residents.
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Education remains a priority for Wisconsin, says Dean Mattison
In mid-summer, Sue Joseph Mattison, an academic administrator with experience in health and education, assumed her post as UW-Green Bay Dean of the College of Professional Studies. Mattison, who has a distinguished record as a scholar and academic leader, oversees academic offerings and community services in the areas of teacher education, business administration, nursing and social work, majors that account for about one-third of UW-Green Bay's 6,600 students. Additionally, her position entails leadership in developing community partnerships with professional organizations in those fields. Here's Mattison's initial thoughts about education in Northeastern Wisconsin:
Q. What is your impression of education in this region?
Wisconsin is known for its strong support of education at all levels. It's been a challenging time for educators, and certainly more resources are needed to support education, but I'm overwhelmed by the professionalism of educators in Green Bay and the Northeastern Wisconsin region, and how they work to maintain a quality curriculum for their students. I believe education is still a top priority for residents of the state.
Q. What are your thoughts about the Institute for Learning Partnership and professional development for educators?
I see how every Institute staff member is extremely focused and committed to serving the needs of students and educators in the northeast Wisconsin region, by supporting educators working to solve challenging issues within their own schools and districts. Learning about the outstanding projects completed by in-service educators/graduates of the Professional Development Certificate, as well as relevant continuing educational opportunities with the ILP Fall Conference, shows the critical importance of the work done by Institute staff. In addition, the overwhelming success of the Phuture Phoenix program is resulting in expanded educational attainment for students in Green Bay and surrounding communities. I had a great time mingling with the Phuture Phoenix fifth graders, and got caught up in the excitement during their field trip day on the UW-Green Bay campus this fall. In all aspects of their work, I have been extremely impressed by the ILP staff members.
Q. Could you share some of your thoughts about preparing future teachers at a time when there are so many challenges confronting the education profession?
I understand the enormous challenges faced by educators, but even so – I can think of no better profession than to be an educator. My daughter just started college this fall, and is majoring in music education. She said she wants to be able to instill the love of music in high school kids, just as that love of music was brought into her own life. That is exactly the kind of educators we want to prepare – those who would do the job for the love of inspiring others. And yet there is no doubt in my mind that we must hold greater esteem for the importance of those who choose to be educators, and the many challenges they face. I saw a very illuminating cartoon about the use of standardized testing as a way to measure teacher performance – an elephant, monkey, turtle, and other animals were standing in front of the teacher's desk, and the teacher said, "Okay, now for our final exam, go climb that tree." The sad part is the teacher will face severe consequences when the elephant and turtle can't climb the tree.
Q. Do you worry the political and economic climate will discourage some students from becoming educators and drive others from their chosen profession?
I do worry about the effect of the current political and economic climate. However, the people of Wisconsin have a lot of common sense, and still recognize the importance of their political and economic support of teachers – the economic, social, business, political, public health, and cultural future of our state depends on an educated population. We will think of new ways to work together and keep moving forward.
Q. Could you share some of your ideas on how the Institute could better serve the needs of the region?
To address changes in legislation and teacher professional development compensation, the Institute staff is meeting with area school district administrators and educators to develop innovative professional development opportunities. The population of Green Bay and Northeastern Wisconsin is rapidly becoming more diverse, which brings many interesting educational opportunities. Education faculty, ILP staff, and I have been meeting with community leaders to begin to address the needs of diverse learners through innovative curriculum for pre-service and in-service teachers. I am very proud of the entire Institute staff, how committed they are to serving the needs of educators and schools in the region, and their creative vision to move the Institute forward in the face of multiple challenges – truly an amazing group of individuals.


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Turner shines as Marlins down Mets
Miami, FL – Jacob Turner turned in seven scoreless innings in his season debut and Ed Lucas' first major league hit opened up the scoring in a four-run seventh, as the reeling Marlins ended their lengthy losing streak Friday with 5-1 victory over the New York Mets.
The 31-year-old Lucas was spending his 10th season in the minors before making his major league debut on Thursday. A day later, he broke up a scoreless tie when his shallow fly ball into center fell in for a single.
"It was great, obviously I'm really, really excited about that first hit, it means a lot to me and my family," said Lucas.
Jeff Mathis added a sac fly and Jordan Brown had a pinch-hit two-run double later on in the frame to help the Marlins snap their season-worst nine-game skid.
Turner (1-0) scattered just five hits and struck out three in his 10th major league start. Marcell Ozuna extended the longest active hitting streak in the majors to 16 games with a 3-for-4 performance. He also knocked in a run.
New York was coming in riding a season-high five-game winning streak after posting its first ever sweep of the New York Yankees in the Subway Series, but struggled to manufacture any offense down in Miami.
Daniel Murphy had two hits and drove in the Mets' only run. Shaun Marcum (0-6) surrendered all four runs during the seventh to take the loss. He gave up seven hits over 6 2/3 innings.
Marcum escaped a bases-loaded jam in the fifth on Mathis' double-play groundout and had Miami scoreless through six innings, but faltered badly in the seventh.
Derek Dietrich began the frame with a double and moved to third on Ozuna's soft fly into right. Lucas then followed with the tie-breaking hit, and after Dobbs walked to load the bases, Miami went ahead 2-0 on Mathis' sac fly.
Marcum's day ended after the Marlins tacked on two more when the pinch-hitting Brown doubled on an opposite-field hit into the gap in left-center. Robert Carson took the mound and got Juan Pierre to ground out to end the inning.
A two-out infield hit from Omar Quintanilla in the top half of the eighth set up New York's only score. Murphy followed with a double into the gap in left center, but David Wright left him at second by striking out to end the inning.
The Mets had just one other chance with a runner in scoring position the whole game.
"Tonight we didn't get any big hits," said Mets manager Terry Collins. "When we had guys in scoring position, we certainly didn't drive them in."
Ozuna's double down the left field line in the eighth accounted for the final margin.
Game Notes
Marcum walked two, ending a three-game stretch for New York without issuing a free pass ... Davis' double was his first extra base hit since May 9 ... Of the Marlins' 14 wins, four have come against the Mets ... Ozuna's 16-game hitting streak is the second longest by a rookie in club history. Edgar Renteria's 22-game streak in 1996 in the franchise best ... Miami optioned pitcher Duane Below to Triple-A New Orleans prior to the game to make room for Turner.


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Flagler's Nick Kranick hit a three-run double with two outs in the eighth as Edenton (19-4), which has the CPL's best record, won 7-5 Tuesday at War Memorial Stadium over the Peninsula Pilots (15-7), who have the second-best.
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Man arrested after multi-state police chase
The suspect drove over two sets of spike strips, police say
The suspect drove over two sets of spike strips, police say
The suspect drove over two sets of spike strips, police say
New Hampshire State Police said a Rhode Island man was arrested in Massachusetts after leading officers on a high-speed chase that traveled through much of New Hampshire.
State police said troopers from Troop D and B both tried to stop a reported stolen Nissan sedan on Interstate 89 in Warner early Sunday morning.
They said 33-year-old Gregory Coffey, from Warwick, Rhode Island, was driving the car and refused to stop. State police followed him south on I-89, I-93, and on the Everett Turnpike.
Nashua police helped deploy spike strips near Exit 3 of the Everett Turnpike but the car continued on after running over the spikes. Police said Coffey then exited the highway at Exit 2 and continued south on the Daniel Webster Highway despite driving on a rim.
Once Coffey made it to Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, another set of spike strips were deployed, and the car ultimately came to a stop near Vinal Square in Chelmsford.
Coffey was then arrested after intentionally cutting himself and has been hospitalized with serious injuries.
Chelmsford police said Coffey was wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident in Hartford, Vermont. He has been charged with three counts of being a fugitive from justice, receiving a stolen vehicle, operating recklessly to endanger, failure to stop for police, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and giving a false name to police.
Coffey will be extradited back to New Hampshire once a hearing is held.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Trooper St. Cyr at the New Hampshire State Police Troop D barracks at 603-223-4381.


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An apparent marijuana deal led to an armed robbery and fight that left one man injured in the 2100 block of Garnet Avenue around 1 a.m. on Dec. 1, according to police.
Investigators said two white men in their twenties were engaging in a marijuana transaction when an argument ensued and one of the men pulled a gun to steal some of the pot.
Police said the robber attempted to tie the hands of the pot seller and another man who was inside the apartment when the argument became physical.
Two other suspects entered the apartment and the fight moved to the balcony area, where one of the apartment residents was pushed from the balcony, landing below, said police.
The suspects fled in a 1999 white Toyota 4 Runner SUV. One victim suffered abrasions and a small bump on his head.
The other apartment occupant was not injured.
The suspects were described as four Hispanic males, but police did not release any further descriptions. Northern Division is investigating.
Man stabbed by unknown attacker; motive unclear
Investigators are looking in the stabbing of a man in the 2200 block of Grand Avenue shortly before
9 p.m. on Nov. 22.
The victim, described as a 29-year-old Hispanic man, was stabbed at least once in the chest by an unknown assailant or possibly more than one, according to police. The victim's wife reported the incident when the man stumbled into their home.
Police said it was not clear where or why the incident might have occurred, but the case remains under investigation.
Coldwell Banker Supports Toys for Tots
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices throughout San Diego County will once again be supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation this holiday season. Seventeen Coldwell Banker locations are registered drop-off sites for those wanting to donate new, unwrapped toys.
Toys and donations will be collected until Dec. 17. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation serves to provide children of families in need with a shiny new toy for Christmas and provide a message of hope for youngsters this holiday season.
"The Toys for Tots drive is a highly anticipated annual event at Coldwell Banker for which we are so proud to support. We encourage community residents to help us reach our goal this year in providing each family in need with a new toy for their child to enjoy this Christmas," said Marty Conrad, senior vice president and general sales manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in San Diego County and Temecula Valley.
The Pacific Beach Coldwell Banker office is located at 4090 Mission Blvd. For more information, call (858) 488-4090.
PB Library announces changes for month of December
Good news for bibliophiles. Effective this month, all branch libraries, including the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, will be open 9:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. on Mondays. However, the library will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
Other changes this month include:
• Toddler Yoga, a variety of fun poses for parents and their children, plus stories and singing, takes place from 11 to 11:55 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 20. Babies up to
24 months participate from 11 to 11:25 a.m. and toddlers 2 to 4 years from 11:30 to 11:55 a.m.
• New times for Friends of the PB Library book sales are from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. on Mondays. That's in addition to the former schedule of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The sales, on the Cass Street Plaza, support the library, while offering locals bargain books and movies.
Also for the holidays, the library will host Gingerbread House Decorating at
3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19. And don't be surprised if there are some holiday favorites in the sing-along at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14.
The library is located at 4275 Cass St. For more info, call (858) 581-9934.
SeaWorld's Christmas celebration offers extravaganza of family fun With special holiday-themed animal shows, real snow, reindeer, festive décor and lots of activities in the wings, SeaWorld San Diego is preparing to wow families this Christmas season. Back this year is SnowWorld, a winter wonderland of snowmen and family fun, with a brand-new snowball target game for kids and snow falling along the pathway.
SeaWorld will also be decked out with more lights and décor than ever before, and a baby reindeer named Jingles is sure to put a smile on everyone's face, said park officials.
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration takes place on the weekends through Dec. 16 and then daily from Dec. 22 through Jan. 5. Holiday festivities are included with admission.
Shamu and friends celebrate with the "Shamu's Christmas" nighttime killer whale show; SeaWorld's prankster-loving pinnipeds (California sea lions) have a hilarious holiday time in "Clyde and Seamore Save Christmas," the cats and dogs at Pets' Playhouse take over and throw a Christmas party full of high-jinks in "Christmas Tails," and the nightly lighting of SeaWorld's 320-foot Skytower Christmas Tree of Lights will capture the spirit of the season.
Among this year's features:
• 8,000 square feet of fresh snow each day and impromptu visits from SeaWorld's arctic foxes will add to the wintery atmosphere. SnowWorld will be open daily through Jan. 5.
• Santa's Cottage, featuring an expanded reindeer corral, pathway characters like elves, a toy soldier on stilts and Mrs. Claus, plus cookie decorating and photos with Santa. The reindeer corral will be open daily through Jan. 5.
• "Clyde and Seamore Save Christmas," daily through Jan. 6.
• "Shamu's Christmas," which runs weekends through Dec. 16 and nightly Dec. 22–Jan. 5.
• "The Polar Express 4-D Experience," which takes viewers on a journey to the North Pole where a doubting young boy learns that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. An 18-minute presentation. Runs daily through Jan. 6.
For complete show schedules, prices and information, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com or call (800) 25-SHAMU.


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Elijah's Cave in Haifa brings visitors both the sanctity of a Jewish holy place and the sharing of traditions for which Haifa is famous. The stairway to the cave, located off Allenby Street in lower Haifa, reveals spectacular vistas of the city. Map.
The site was first mentioned in a letter written from the land of Israel in 1626 by a Jewish visitor telling about the holy places, which described "Elijah's large and magnificent cave" on Mount Carmel.
Here, according to legend, Elijah came to pray before challenging the prophets of Baal and calling down fire from heaven (I Kings 18). The cave has a Torah Ark and a space in the ceiling where visitors insert prayer notes.
You may find a few people quietly praying here, or a lively celebration in honor of a circumcision or a three-year-old boy's first hair cut. The right-hand wall of the cave, which in various periods has been sacred to Christians and Muslims as well, is covered with ancient Greek inscriptions, and one in Hebrew, along with two seven-branched candelabra.
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Full-time Fundraising Coordinator Needed!
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is seeking a highly motivated, experienced fundraiser with excellent development and proven money raising skills to work full-time in the Lebanon, PA office.
This position provides an opportunity for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career. This person is responsible for the overall fundraising efforts of the organization. He/she will have the ability to organize and manage multiple fundraising projects under deadlines and interact well with all levels of staff, board and volunteers.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- – identify, cultivate and solicit new corporate donors
- – identify, cultivate and solicit new major donor prospects
- – research, apply to and submit full grant proposals to corporate, pharmaceutical and foundation funders
- – develop and maintain relationships with large donors and foundations
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- – create and execute the annual appeal and other fundraising appeals
- – create a planned giving program
- – Bachelor's degree
- – Three or more years of professional fundraising or related experience
- – A demonstrated ability and proven track record in major and corporate gifts along with the proven record of raising money from corporations and grant makers
- – Previous corporate, pharmaceutical and/or foundation grant writing experience
- – Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and work productively in a team setting
- – Willingness to travel within PA and attend occasional evening and weekend events
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Please submit the following to email@example.com with "Fundraising Coordinator" in the subject line.
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No phone calls please. The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is funded through October 31, 2015 with an excellent possibility of re-funding.
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and breast cancer research grants. The PBCC is a statewide organization with a board of directors and a network of volunteers across the state. The PBCC exists to help the 9,500 women in this state who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, to support the families of the 2,200 women who will die from it and to serve as a resource for the hundreds of thousands more women currently living with the disease.


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The online Dimensional Daisies Class I am teaching via Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions is only two days away. The three weeks' class starts on Saturday, September 15. We are going to work together on two designs: the daisy bouquet you can see in the picture below and a revised version of my previous daisy wreath design.
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UNA Gift Bay Joins Fund-Raisers, Charities Worldwide for 'Giving Tuesday' Online Campaign
Dec. 2, 2013
By Terry Pace, Communications and Marketing
FLORENCE, Ala. – Supporters of UNA now have a quick, easy, user-friendly way to honor a friend or loved one with a special gift for the holidays.
In October, the Office of Advancement launched UNA Gift Bay as a new, interactive feature – www.una.edu/giftbay – available on the school's website. The online service allows donors to designate gifts for any of UNA's four academic colleges – Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, and Nursing and Allied Health – as well as Atheltics, Library Services, International Affairs and other special programs.
"Gift Bay is a marketplace of generosity where alumni and friends of the university can shop for ways to help our academic programs," according to Dr. Dan Hendricks, UNA's vice president for advancement. "UNA Gift Bay is an affordable way to get involved with UNA. We hope our friends like it."
In the wake of Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, UNA Gift Bay is partnering with the global observance of Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday), a concentrated day of philanthropic support when charitable organizations, schools, families, businesses and communities around the world join hands to celebrate the holiday spirit of love, joy and gratitude. In honor of Giving Tuesday 2013 (Tuesday, Dec. 3), UNA is making a special Gift Bay appeal to alumni, friends, supporters and other potential donors to give a doubly meaningful "gift" in honor of a friend, relative or other loved one.
"Giving someone the chance to participate in a charitable donation is a gift you can both feel good about, and it's a gift that will never go to waste," explained Haley Brink, UNA's director of annual giving. "With the new UNA Gift Bay just a click away, it's now easier than ever to make a donation on someone else's behalf and give them the gift that truly gives back."
UNA invites alumni, friends and other supporters of the school's outstanding academic and athletic programs to consider making a charitable contribution of $100, $250, $500 through UNA Gift Bay in order to help the university continue its rich tradition of excellence and achievement.
"The gift you provide will have a positive impact on our university and our students, faculty and staff by directly supporting the areas you feel need it the most," Brink concluded. "Whether you're purchasing equipment, supporting our students and faculty or simply providing for a special project need, your gift lets you and the recipient make a truly lasting impression at UNA."
Similar to online shopping services such as eBay and Amazon, Gift Bay allows donors to visit web pages outlining both immediate and long-range needs for each academic college or program. For instance, a potential donor who is considering making a donation to the UNA College of Business can click on Gift Bay (www.una.edu/giftbay), then click on the tab for Business and view descriptions of both general and specific needs before making their online donation to that program.
"Many of our friends are familiar with our current online annual-giving opportunities through the 1830 Fund," Hendricks explained. "Gift Bay offers a new option for giving by allowing potential donors to concentrate their giving in a specialized area that focuses on the current needs expressed by our colleges and other academic programs. Choices can range from providing microscopes for a biology lab or computer software for a business course to supporting a student in one of our Study Abroad experiences or funding research projects or conference travel for one of our faculty members."
The beauty of Gift Bay, UNA officials maintain, is that donors can select the academic program closest to their hearts.
"The gift you provide will have a tremendous impact on UNA and its students by directly supporting the areas you feel need it the most," noted Bryan Rachal, a UNA development officer who works with the UNA College of Education and Allied Heath, the College of Business and the Office of International Affairs. "Whether you're purchasing equipment, supporting our students and faculty or simply providing for a special project need, your gift allows you and the recipient to make a truly positive impact at UNA. Your gift will change lives."
For more information, or to make a donation to UNA Gift Bay, call the UNA Office of Advancement at 256-765-4670 or visit www.una.edu/giftbay. For details on Giving Tuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.org.


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MILPITAS, Calif., October 21, 2015 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2015. Third quarter revenue of $1.45 billion decreased 17 percent on a year-over-year basis and increased 17 percent sequentially.
On a GAAP(1) basis, third quarter net income was $133 million, or $0.65 per share, compared to net income of $263 million, or $1.09 per share, in the third quarter of 2014 and $81 million, or $0.38 per share, in the second quarter of 2015.
On a non-GAAP(2)(3) basis, third quarter net income was $223 million, or $1.09 per share, compared to net income of $336 million, or $1.45 per share, in the third quarter of 2014 and net income of $136 million, or $0.66 per share, in the second quarter of 2015. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP results, see accompanying financial tables and footnotes.
"SanDisk completed several important product qualifications in embedded and SSD solutions in the third quarter, contributing to our strong sequential revenue growth," said Sanjay Mehrotra, president and chief executive officer, SanDisk. "Our mix of 15 nanometer, three-bit-per-cell (X3) technology helped drive substantial cost reduction in the quarter. We are making excellent progress in expanding our product portfolio and building our customer engagements."
SanDisk will not host a third quarter 2015 earnings conference call, previously scheduled for today. SanDisk has posted its third quarter 2015 financial results, CEO and CFO commentaries, and earnings results presentation on its investor relations website at http://investor.sandisk.com.
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is a global leader in flash storage solutions. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has expanded the possibilities of storage, providing trusted and innovative products that have transformed the electronics industry. Today, SanDisk's quality, state-of-the-art solutions are at the heart of many of the world's largest data centers, and embedded in advanced smartphones, tablets and PCs. SanDisk's consumer products are available at hundreds of thousands of retail stores worldwide. For more information, visit www.sandisk.com.
©2015 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk, the SanDisk logo and iNAND are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. Fusion ioMemory is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. microSD is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s).
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including those regarding industry environment, our business prospects, our intended financial, operational and strategic plans and priorities, our future financial performance and market share, our customer base, customer qualifications and product mix, technology trends and adoption, strategic relationships, and new products and technologies, that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate.
Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include, among others:
· failure to effectively or efficiently execute on our financial, operational or strategic plans or priorities, which may change, may not have the effects that we anticipate or otherwise be successful on the timeline that we expect or at all or may have unanticipated consequences;
· changes in industry supply and demand environment, and production and pricing levels being different than what we anticipate;
· competitive pricing pressures or product mix changes, resulting in lower average selling prices, lower revenues and reduced gross margins;
· excess or mismatched captive memory output, capacity or inventory, resulting in lower average selling prices, financial charges and impairments, lower gross margin or other consequences, or insufficient or mismatched captive memory output, capacity or inventory, resulting in lost revenue and growth opportunities;
· weakness in demand in one or more of our product categories, such as embedded products or SSDs, or adverse changes in our product or customer mix;
· potential delays in product development or lack of customer acceptance and qualification of our solutions, including on new technology nodes, particularly OEM products such as our embedded flash storage and SSD solutions;
· failure to successfully sell enterprise solutions on the timelines or in the quantities we expect or transition our enterprise customers to our leading edge solutions;
· failure or delays in making new products or technologies available in the manner and capacities we anticipate, whether due to technology or supply chain difficulties or other factors;
· inability to develop, or unexpected difficulties or delays in developing or ramping with acceptable yields, new technologies, such as 3D NAND technology or Storage Class Memory, or the failure of new technologies to effectively compete with those of our competitors;
· our 15-nanometer process technology, our X3 NAND memory architecture, our 3D NAND technology or our solutions utilizing these new technologies may not be available when we expect, in the capacities that we expect or perform as expected;
· failure to manage the risks associated with our ventures, strategic partnerships and commercial relationships, such as with Toshiba, HP and SK Hynix, including the risk of early termination;
· inability to achieve the expected benefits from acquisitions and strategic relationships in a timely manner, or at all;
· industry and technology trends not occurring in the timeline we anticipate or at all; and
· the other risks detailed from time-to-time under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 28, 2015.
All statements made in this news release are made only as of the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to update the information in this release in the event facts or circumstances change after the date of this release.
Forward Looking Statements
All statements included or incorporated by reference in this document, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on SanDisk's current expectations, estimates and projections about its business and industry, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by SanDisk and Western Digital Corporation, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to the anticipated benefits of the proposed merger and the expected date of closing of the merger with Western Digital's wholly-owned subsidiary, Schrader Acquisition Corporation. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Important risk factors that may cause such a difference in connection with the proposed merger include, but are not limited to, the following factors: (1) the inability to complete the merger due to the failure to obtain stockholder approval for the merger or the failure to satisfy other conditions to completion of the merger, including the receipt of all regulatory approvals related to the merger; (2) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the merger and the ability of each party to consummate the merger; (3) risks that the proposed merger disrupts the current plans and operations of Western Digital or SanDisk; (4) the ability of Western Digital and SanDisk to retain and hire key personnel; (5) competitive responses to the proposed merger; (6) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the merger; (7) the outcome of any legal proceedings that could be instituted against Western Digital, SanDisk or their respective directors related to the merger agreement; (8) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger; (9) the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, cost savings and synergies from the merger; (10) delays, challenges and expenses associated with integrating the combined companies' existing businesses and the indebtedness planned to be incurred in connection with the merger; and (11) legislative, regulatory and economic developments. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed merger, will be more fully discussed in the joint proxy statement/prospectus that will be included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed merger. The forward-looking statements in this document speak only as of this date. Neither SanDisk nor Western Digital undertake any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement to reflect future events or circumstances.
In addition, actual results are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to SanDisk's overall business, including those more fully described in SanDisk's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2014, and its quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q for the current fiscal year, and Western Digital's overall business and financial condition, including those more fully described in Western Digital's filings with the SEC including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2015. The forward-looking statements in this document speak only as of date of this document. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Additional Information And Where To Find It
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Western Digital will file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement/prospectus of SanDisk and Western Digital. Each of SanDisk and Western Digital will provide the joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective stockholders. SanDisk and Western Digital also plan to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed merger. This document is not a substitute for the joint proxy statement/prospectus or registration statement or any other document which SanDisk or Western Digital may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed merger. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SANDISK AND WESTERN DIGITAL ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. You may obtain copies of all documents filed with the SEC regarding this merger, free of charge, at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). In addition, copies of the documents filed with the SEC by SanDisk will be available free of charge on SanDisk's website at http://www.sandisk.com. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Western Digital will be available free of charge on Western Digital's website at http://www.westerndigital.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
SanDisk, Western Digital, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees, under SEC rules may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from SanDisk and Western Digital stockholders in connection with the proposed merger. You can find more detailed information about SanDisk's executive officers and directors in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 27, 2015. You can find more detailed information about Western Digital's executive officers and directors in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on September 23, 2015. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of stockholders in connection with the proposed merger will be set forth in the joint proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC. Additional information about SanDisk's executive officers and directors and Western Digital's executive officers and directors can be found in the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed merger when it is filed with the SEC.
(1) GAAP represents U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
(2) Non-GAAP represents GAAP excluding the impact of share-based compensation, inventory step-up expense, amortization and impairment of acquisition-related intangible assets, non-cash economic interest expense associated with the convertible senior notes, non-cash change in fair value of the liability component of the convertible senior notes due to the conversion of a portion of the 1.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2017 and related tax adjustments.
(3) Non-GAAP diluted shares are adjusted for the impact of expensing share-based compensation and include the impact of offsetting shares from the call options related to the convertible senior notes.
(4) Net cash is defined as cash, cash equivalents, short and long-term marketable securities, minus the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding convertible senior notes.
(5) Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less (a) acquisition of property and equipment, net, and (b) net investment and notes receivables activity with Flash Ventures. Calculation of free cash flow may not agree to the sum of the components presented due to rounding.
* 1Gb=125,000,000 bits. Actual user storage may be less.
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NEW YORK CITY, home to more than 8 million people, is the nation's largest metropolitan area. It's also America's safest big city.
Last year, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) recorded 419 homicides, nearly a 20 percent decrease from the year before and the lowest rate per 100,000 residents since the department began keeping reliable tallies in 1963. If New York had the same homicide rate as the District, it would be investigating 800 more murder cases per annum; if it had Detroit's statistics, nearly 4,000 more New Yorkers would be murdered every year. Without question, the Big Apple is doing something right.
Officials say that a large part of that something is its "stop and frisk" policy, under which officers can stop and search anyone on the street they deem to be suspicious. Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I) and his police chief, Raymond Kelly, say the procedure has saved upwards of 5,000 lives in the past 10 years. "New York has never been safer in its modern era," the mayor says.
The policy is controversial, though, and the subject of a federal class action lawsuit because the vast majority of those stopped are young men of color. According to the New York Civil Liberties Union, 87 percent of those stopped in 2012 were black or Latino, a figure more or less consistent throughout the last decade. This tends to hold true even in predominately white, affluent neighborhoods like Brooklyn's Park Slope, where blacks and Latinos make up barely a quarter of the population but nearly 80 percent of stops, at least in 2011.
The racial disparity is a problem that can't be ignored. Last week, the New York City Council approved a pair of bills known together as the Community Safety Act. The first would create an inspector general to supervise NYPD's activities; the second would create avenues for citizens to sue NYPD in state court not only for cases of individual bias but also against policies without clear law enforcement components that have a disproportionate impact on protected groups, such as racial minorities. Mr. Bloomberg opposes both measures.
In our view, he should be more open to some reform, especially if he wants his policies to persist after a new mayor is elected in November. He is correct to oppose the council's measure easing lawsuits. Although it does not allow easy recovery of monetary judgments, it could lead to an "avalanche of new lawsuits against police action" that would impede law enforcement, as the mayor's office argues. But having an inspector general makes sense; and so would requiring officers to give receipts with identifying information to those whom they stop. Without hurting crime-fighting, such a measure could hold officers accountable and provide those stopped with documentation should they feel they were unfairly profiled.
An undue burden on minority communities shouldn't have to be a necessary evil of a safe city, and America's largest city should take some action to make sure that isn't the case.