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M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R USB Audio Interface Pro Tools SE
The core of your powerful project studio in a single rack-mount unit.
Designed for comprehensive studio work, the Fast Track Ultra 8R audio/MIDI interface delivers 8 x 8 I/O, high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core DSP mixing/effects and eight preamps with award-winning Octane technology. Record drum kits and full bands on all eight inputs simultaneously—with superior 24-bit/96kHz fidelity. The on-board MX Core DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, expanding the total I/O to an impressive 16 x 8 configuration and delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. With reliable, low-latency M-Audio drivers and compatibility with most major recording software, the Fast Track Ultra 8R puts the core of your powerful project studio in a single rack-mount unit.
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The next generation of recording interfaces has arrived. Fast Track Ultra 8R utilizes high-speed USB 2.0 technology to deliver the bandwidth for 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution throughout the recording and monitoring process. With a maximum data transfer speed of 480Mbps, this jump in performance allows you to enjoy outstanding sound quality on all inputs and outputs simultaneousl.
Tired of tracking vocals and instruments dry because plug-in effects introduce too much latency? Fast Track Ultra 8R features MX Core DSP technology to give you reverb and delay on the headphone outputs with separate sends for every channel. Now you can inspire creativity by adding effects—without taxing your CPU resources.
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The Fast Track Ultra 8R was designed to provide all the I/O you need for your project studio. Eight channels of analog inputs and outputs plus 2-channel digital S/PDIF provide input flexibility with room to grow. Unlike most USB interfaces, it features two dedicated analog inserts on the first two channels, allowing you to insert outboard processing before A/D conversion. Easy connection via USB 2.0 delivers both audio and MIDI communication with your computer. Fast Track Ultra 8R is compatible with most major audio software and seamlessly integrates into any studio setup.
MX Core DSP technology for sophisticated channel routing
Fast Track Ultra 8R makes it easy to create multiple monitor mixes when recording other musicians. The robust MX Core mixer employs an array of eight individual DSP cores to deliver near-zero latency and a matrix for sophisticated channel routing options—accessible via an intuitive control panel that utilizes a separate mixer for each pair of outputs. The mixer expands the total I/O to an impressive 16 x 8 configuration, allowing you to connect synths and outboard gear to any of the interface's hardware inputs, then mix them with the eight audio streams coming from your computer.
Eight Professional Preamps with Octane Technology
The quality of your recordings is only as good as the initial signal. The Fast Track Ultra 8R features eight preamps with multi-award-winning M-Audio Octane technology, creating a premium front end that delivers exceptional audio clarity. You get professional, low-noise, high-gain preamplification with enough channels for applications like miking drum kits or recording complete ensembles. Features include +48V phantom power for condenser mics, signal/peak LED indicator lights and a pull-out gain knob that activates a 20dB pad for recording at high volumes. See why world-class artists choose M-Audio Octane preamp.
Dual Headphone Amp
Whether you usually track vocals or an ensemble, you're likely to need multiple headphone mixes. Fast Track Ultra 8R has two completely independent headphone outputs so you can take advantage of the DSP mixer's powerful routing options and create the right mix for your performers—complete with reverb and delay.
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Apple's latest MacBook and MacBook Air laptops don't include FireWire connectivity—the latest models are all about USB 2.0. If you want to make music with a MacBook, the Fast Track Ultra 8R high-speed USB 2.0 interface delivers the perfect solution. Whether you're a musician, producer or DJ, the powerful combination of Apple and M-Audio gives you everything you need to put together a high-powered personal studio.
- 24-bit/96kHz professional audio on all I/O simultaneously high-speed USB 2.0 Interface MX Core DSP technology
- Monitor with effects while recording
- Flexible channel routing options
- Expands DSP mixing interface to 16 x 8
- 8 preamps with award-winning M-Audio Octane technology
- 8 XLR/TRS combo jacks for mic or line-level inputs
- 20dB pad on each preamp
- Signal/peak LED indicator lights
- +48V phantom power
- 2 front-panel ¼" instrument inputs 8 balanced TRS analog outputs 2 analog inserts S/PDIF digital I/O built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface 2 independent headphone outputs with individual volume control knobs rugged, lightweight metal chassis full ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME, Core Audio support compatible with most major audio production software
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Mic Inputs (A/D)
Input Impedance: 1.6k ohms unbalanced, 3.2k ohms balanced
Maximum Input Level: from +28dBu @ min gain (with pad) to -45dBu @ max gain (no pad)
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk: < -110dB
SNR (min gain, no pad): -106dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad): 106dB, A-weighted
THD+N (min gain, no pad): 0.0028% (-91dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB
Preamp Gain: >53dB, no pad
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Maximum Input Level: from +12dBV @ min gain (no pad) to -41dBV @ max gain (no pad)
SNR (min gain, no pad): -107dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad): 107dB, A-weighted
THD+N (min gain, no pad): 0.003% (-90dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz sample rate
Preamp Gain: > 53dB
Pad: -20dB pad
Line Inputs (A/D)
Input Impedance: 18k ohms, balanced / 9k ohms, unbalanced
Maximum Input Level: +20.2dBu balanced/unbalanced
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk: < -110dB
SNR: -106dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range: 106dB, A-weighted
THD+N: 0.003% (-90dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB
Input Inserts (analog)
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Maximum Level Return: +2.2dBV, unbalanced
THD+N: 0.0022% (-93dB) @ -1dB from max level, 1kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB
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Output Impedance: 470 ohms, unbalanced / 940 ohms, balanced
Maximum Output Level: +20dBu, balanced
+11.8dBV, unbalanced
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk: < -110dB
SNR: -104dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range: 104dB, A-weighted
THD+N: 0.0025% (-92dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB
Headphone Output (D/A):
Max Output Level into 32 Ohms: +2.8dBV at THD < 0.003% into 32 ohms
Power into Ohms: 60 mW into 32 ohms
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk: < -85dB
SNR: -104dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range: 104dB, A-weighted
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While moving to a new city is exciting, it can be intimidating. The Office of Graduate Medical Education is aware of this and we're here to help you. Please see a linked Guide to Boston. The guide provides a brief overview of the neighborhoods of Boston, the MBTA and other transportation options, housing and rental information, voting registration, and more!

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The InnovMed Programme is implemented by the Division for Public Administration and Development Management(DPADM) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). InnovMed is part of the Global On-line Network of Public Administration (UNPAN) and it aims at promoting innovation in governance in the Mediterranean region.
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Liam Gillick and Louise Lawler: November 1 – December 21 at Casey Kaplan Gallery
The simply titled exhibition November 1 – December 21, on view at Casey Kaplan Gallery in New York, pairs works by artists Liam Gillick and Louise Lawler. Sharing the space of Kaplan's Chelsea gallery, Gillick's cut aluminum text pieces dangle from wires attached to the ceiling while Lawler's almost filmic photographs cling neatly to the walls. Though they occupy the same space, the works of these[…..]


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Kaffe Fasset is a Californian knitwear and textile artist with a passion for patchwork and fabrics. For the first time, the Kaffe Fassett fabric designs have been incorporated onto print for his range of toiletry products including the Kaffe Fassett hand cream, scented candles and eau de toilette roll on.
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ConSysTec is a systems engineering firm in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). We specialize in applying the full Systems Engineering Process to ITS.
The services ConSysTec provides include:
- Develop Regional ITS Architectures compliant to FHWA Rule 940/FTA Policy on ITS Architecture and Standards Conformity.
- Develop and apply the Systems Engineering Process to ITS Communication Standards.
- Develop ITS Strategic Plans, to prioritize the deployment of ITS Systems, and provide maximum investment value.
- Perform Systems Engineering Analysis for ITS projects.
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Is it too expensive to be a PC gamer? Roy Taylor, VP of content relations for NVIDIA, says that some gaming publishers feel that way, particularly when DirectX 10 is involved. But, he says, that perception is created by PC manufacturers who are primarily interested in pushing high-cost gaming machines rather than less expensive yet capable boxes.
Taylor's comments came in a brief article on his corporate blog that was intended to serve as a rebuttal to the notion that DirectX 10-capable gaming PCs are too expensive. Taylor recounted an unnamed game publisher who told him that his company was not interested in writing games for DirectX 10 because "all DX10 machines are $3,000 and too expensive." Such a view is ridiculous, of course, because DX10-class machines can be had for $1,000 and up. Whether or not you'd want to game on Vista using such a machine is another matter.
Yet Taylor has a theory as to why PC gaming gets a bad rap in terms of cost. He says that big OEMs and ISVs "think of PC gaming as a lucrative means of selling overpriced PC hardware better suited to winning magazine reviews than equipping end users with what they need to play the latest games." Taylor even suggests that this marketing approach is actually "damaging" to PC gaming.
A corporate executive of a dedicated video graphics card company critiquing the PC manufacturing industry for promoting high-end products may strike you as somewhat strange. After all, NVIDIA makes a good chunk of its profits on its high-end cards, and the promotional value of shipping the fastest GPU solution to eager reviewers is undeniable. NVIDIA, like ATI, fuels the fire multiple times each year with new high-end video card releases in a never-ending quest for the top spot.
As we hinted above, Taylor and his game publishing colleagues may be barking up the wrong tree. DirectX 10 requires Windows Vista and a DX10-capable graphics card, and Vista isn't exactly hot in the gaming world. A recent Valve hardware survey showed that only 1.21 percent of users—and these are gamers who enjoy titles such as Counter-Strike and Half-Life 2—have DX10-capable systems. Gamers are staying away from Vista right now, citing comparatively weaker performance on Vista than on Windows XP.
Eventually, as Vista gains in popularity from being bundled with new PCs and DX10-capable cards become the norm (and get better drivers), the problem should solve itself. Despite years of doom-and-gloom predictions from pundits, the PC gaming industry has continued to survive and has even shown modest growth.


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Horizon part 3
Walkthrough - Horizon part 3
To continue from here, you're going to have to head over to the locked blast door on the right side of the area. Be sure you've seen and done everything you want to do in the previous area, however, since once you hack open the door and head on through, you're not going to be able to backtrack without loading an old save. So be sure you've thoroughly pillaged! In here, you'll witness a cutscene with a human mechanic who somehow escaped the Collectors (though Shepard makes it pretty clear they were trying to get in here). The mechanic is generally rude and anti-Alliance (the latter might not bother you so much). You can pick his brain about a number of subjects, but two points come forward that are of importance. The first is Ashley's (or Kaidan's, depending on your playthrough) presence at the colony. The second are the defense systems that the Alliance posted here to defend the colony from the Collectors. Though the mechanic suspects that Alliance presence at the colony, and the installation of the weapon system, is what wrought the Collectors' wrath, Shepard sees it a different way. In fact, he suspects that they can use the Alliance defense systems against the Collectors already on the surface.
When you regain control of your party, pillage the room with the mechanic in it to find some Platinum, and a medical kit as well. Then, head back outside through the other door. You can't return, so be sure you grabbed those goods before walking out! As you proceed forward from the door, you'll encounter yet another detachment of Collector foes. As you no doubt noticed in the last battle, an especially powerful Collector can put himself into the bodies of lesser Collectors around you, strengthening them significantly and evening the field of battle considerably. Thus, to limit his ability to rove from enemy to enemy, you'll want to clear out as many of the weaker foes as you can. This will essentially immobilize the foe and make him incapable of getting involved (though you'll still hear him talking plenty of smack all the while).
As for the fight itself in a more general respect, there's plenty of places to launch attacks from, but you'll likely be unable to breach the area from anywhere but from where you initially came from. Enemies are literally crawling all over the place, coming out of all of the buildings around you, and generally making life difficult. When you've finally thinned their ranks and fight the Scion, the most powerful character amongst them, you'll be on the verge of ending their reign of terror in this specific part of the colony. The Scion is powerful, so feel free to whip out that Collector's Particle Beam you found earlier, which will allow you to fell him relatively easily. When things quiet down, you'll want to explore before heading through the large blast door ahead (which will require you to hack it to continue). You can find heavy ammunition, credits, and even more Collector technology from a fallen Collector fighter, so be sure to search thoroughly! The network of trailers and buildings here is quite expansive, though unfortunately it doesn't surrender much, considering its size and scope.
When you enter this next region via the hacked door, dash to the right side of this large, outdoor area, and immediately seek cover behind the wall up the ramp there. Scions and weak Husks will appear here, but the latter will appear in great numbers. Don't forget that your character can use melee attacks on nearby enemies (the B button, for you playing on the 360), and you're likely going to need to utilize the melee attack with regularity here if you find yourself inundated with Husks. With the Husks downed, you can then concentrate on the Scions. These guys are powerful, so feel free to break out that special Collectors weapon we mentioned earlier (and that you found earlier) to take them out easily. If you're not quick in eliminating those foes, you could be in for a world of hurt. You've been warned!
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Oil Price Hits All-Time Record
It finally happened this week. The price of oil passed the all-time inflation-adjusted peak of $103.76 that was set in April 1980—and is now three times what it was just four years ago.
What's going on? This is a record that virtually none of the world's oil experts predicted, particularly at a time when the world economy is slumping and the demand for gasoline is now dropping in the United States. Some of the blame may go to speculation and the decline of the dollar. But the roots of the problem run deeper.
World crude oil production has actually fallen from 73.8 million barrels per day in 2005 to 73.2 million barrels per day in the first ten months of 2007, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This makes 2005 the peak year for world oil production so far, though it is too early to know if this will turn out to be the all-time high.
In 2007, crude oil production declined in some of the world's largest oil-producing countries— including Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela—due to a combination of geological and political factors.
The fact that the world is having a hard time expanding oil supply fast enough to keep up with even modest demand growth is beginning to be accepted in some corners of the oil industry. The CEO of Royal Dutch Shell and the U.S. industry-dominated National Petroleum Council have both stated that supply constraints are likely to put continued pressure on world oil markets in the years ahead.
Although the dreaded phrase "peak oil" is still used mainly by oil industry mavericks like Matthew Simmons and T. Boone Pickens, their views—if not their language—do appear to be spreading to the mainstream. Last week, oil analysts at Deutsche Bank concluded that steep decline rates of some of the world's largest oil fields will limit future growth in oil production and could push oil prices to hit $150 as early as 2010.
It's high time for governments around the world to wake up to the new oil era we have now entered. There are lots of ways to reduce dependence on oil, starting with more efficient cars. But it won't happen without political leadership.
Christopher Flavin is president of the Worldwatch Institute, an environmental research organization based in Washington, D.C.


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1. Black Cohosh
Renowned and well studied as a menopause herb, black cohosh also helps ease PMS-related pain.
2. Wild Yam
A classic liver tonic, wild yam balances hormones and eases morning sickness. Seek out cultivated sources, since it's been overharvested in the wild.
3. Motherwort
A classic women's herb used for menopause symptoms, heart support, and painful or delayed menstruation.
4. Sage
This common garden plant helps reduce hot flashes and regulate mood swings during menopause.
5. Blue Vervain
Known in mythology and history as a sacred herb, it relieves hormone-related anxiety and restores energy.
6. Ginseng (Asian)
A famous tonic for men, ginseng is restorative and energizing for women, too, especially during menopause.
7. Schizandra
A classic sexual tonic in Chinese medicine, this plant also helps the body and brain adapt to stress.
8. Hawthorn
An all-purpose heart tonic, hawthorn strengthens the cardiac muscle and eases heartache and mild depression.
9. Dandelion
By tonifying the liver (which produces hormones), dandelion root eases a variety of women's imbalances. Often combined with burdock and milk thistle.
10. Vitex
With a normalizing effect on women's hormones, vitex treats conditions like menstrual irregularity, PMS, and infertility.
11. Licorice
A renowned herb, licorice balances cycles and restores energy. Avoid large quantities if you have hypertension or kidney issues, or if you take heart medicine.
12. Ginger
With warming, stomach-soothing properties, this rhizome eases menstrual cramps and morning sickness.
13. Dong Quai
Often called "female ginseng," this traditional Chinese herb builds strong blood and tones the uterus.
14. Nettle
Rich in vitamins and minerals, nettle nourishes the reproductive system, making it a great tonic for many concerns.
15. Lady's Mantle
Rich in tannins and nutrients, this herb can ease excess bleeding and pain, and may help support fertility.
16. Raspberry Leaf
Rich in minerals, raspberry leaf is a classic fertility and pregnancy tonic and helps treat uterine prolapse.
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It is spring on the Antarctic Peninsula and the frozen wilderness is a veritable nursery for penguins, shore birds and seal pups. In episode four Art Wolfe crosses the infamous Drake Passage the treacherous body of water south of Cape Horn to explore the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic coast in search of wildlife and landscapes inherent to this pristine and unforgiving land.
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Though thought impossible by lesser minds, the study and practice of travels to other realms via physical travel was long ago practiced by the great races of old. To them, it was known as mananautics, aethernautics, and "Screw this, this rocketry stuff is too hard let's go kill babies". To us, it is known as space travel. While time has done its work on the Altmer and Imperials, their ancient starships lost to history and apathy, there have emerged rumors of the third race, the Dwemer, and their lost practices. They say in the deep mountains lies an enormous ruin, holding within a fantastic ship capable of traveling to other worlds, and to an adventure worthy enough to fight their way through the defenses of this lost complex and reactivate this machine, it would be an unimaginable treasure. The last Aethership! A worthy prize for mage and warrior and thief alike!
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In an interview Friday in Des Moines with The Associated Press, U.S Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gave his views on topics ranging from low commodity prices this year to dysfunction in Washington and his future.
Vilsack spoke after touring Iowa Choice Harvest, a Marshalltown company that processes Iowa-grown food.
Crop Prices and Profitability
Q: With corn and soybean prices largely below the cost of production are you concerned about farm profitability?
Vilsack: Many farmers throughout the United States have forward contracts where they're going to get paid maybe $4 or $5 for a bushel of corn, maybe $13 or $14 for a bushel of soybeans so I think you have to be careful not to conclude that because prices have come down that there isn't going to be profitability in agriculture.
You also have to recognize as these prices have come down it has created opportunities for other producers, livestock producers in particular, who have been challenged over the course of the last many years with high feed costs now see their cost of doing business coming down. They're looking at record prices for beef and for pork and we're also seeing an expanded export market.
Also, that's precisely the reason we have a farm bill. It creates the safety net that if the prices come down below the price of doing business we have mechanisms in place to ensure that folks can still stay in business.
Farm Bill
Q: It has been increasingly difficult to get the last several farm bills passed through Congress, which is focused on budget cutting. Do you worry about the survival of farm bill programs?
Vilsack: When I look at the farm bill I don't refer to it as the farm bill. I refer to it as a food, farm and jobs bill because that's what it is. First and foremost the challenge is to the make sure that people have a better understanding of the breadth and the comprehensive nature of what this bill does and how it generally impacts every single American. It impacts every American in terms of making sure we continue to have accessible, affordable, available and safe food. It impacts Americans because it ties to job creation whether it's through the export of agricultural goods, whether it's through the bio-manufacturing, or bio-chemicals.
One out of every 12 jobs in this country is connected to agriculture one way or another. When people begin to understand the breadth of the legislation and the impact it has on people, I think hopefully over time our education effort will be more successful in making sure we don't have a repeat of what we've seen in the last couple of times.
Q: Now that you've experienced Washington politics first hand, what's your observation about the political environment and how that affects programs like the Farm Bill?
Vilsack: I think the shutdown was a very instructive experience for a lot of people in Washington, D.C., that there was little appetite and time for that nonsense, so I'm hopeful that doesn't repeat itself.
I'm convinced that what the American people are looking for are substantive problem solvers. They know what the problems are and they also know what the enormous opportunities are. They want to take full advantage of those opportunities and they know that they need a functioning government to be able to take full advantage. So as they begin to make decisions in this election and future elections, the question is going to be: Is this person a problem solver? Can I see this person actually being willing to give a little bit to get a little bit, to get something done?
Vilsack's Future
Q: What about your political future? Would you like to follow in the footsteps of fellow Iowan Henry Wallace, the 11th U.S. secretary of agriculture who went on to become vice president and then secretary of commerce?
Vilsack: I will tell you I would love to follow Henry Wallace and establish a company like Pioneer. How much money did he make? I have a huge picture in my office, a black and white picture, probably 6 feet by 4 feet. It's Henry Wallace talking to George Washington Carver. It's a great photograph. These are two guys who had Iowa connections but the great thing about them was they were innovative and they were creative and they were problem solvers.
I don't know what my future is, to be honest. I really don't. I enjoy serving. I've just been blessed having this job. It's a great job. I was blessed being governor. I loved being governor. I enjoyed not as much being a state senator. It was OK. I liked being a mayor. I've just been very fortunate and very lucky. Who knows what is next, if anything.
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The Allman Brothers Band will perform at Saratoga Springs, NY's Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, August 28. They will share the bill with Steve Winwood.
Winwood and The Allman Brothers Band are expected to announce a late-summer tour in the coming days. The Allman Brothers have co-headlined amphitheater runs with like-minded friends such as Bob Weir, Widespread Panic and Santana in recent years. The Allman Brothers Band previewed their summer trek by busting out "Can't Find My Way Home," a song from Winwood's Blind Faith project, at New York's Beacon Theatre during their Beacon run.


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With the recent activation of the Bushehr nuclear reactor – a fully International Atomic Energy Agency-safeguarded facility – Iran has crossed the line. The Islamic Republic is no longer an aspirant member to the nuclear "club," but a nuclear state.
It is therefore no longer realistic for the West to propose to negotiate with Iran while applying coercive sanctions as if it were a pre-nuclear state.
Bushehr's fuel presently is supplied by the Russians, but this foreign fuel soon will be exchanged for Iranian fuel. And Iran plans many more reactors. No state in such a position – with its domestic industry becoming heavily dependent on nuclear-generated electricity – is likely to continue to allow a foreign state to be the sole supplier of its fuel. That would effectively hold hostage the greater part of its domestic economy, with foreigners able, on a whim, to bring it all to a halt by pulling the plug on further supplies.
Since the context to the nuclear issue has changed, inevitably the substance of negotiation must change as well.
The US arrives at this Bushehr moment in the midst of a long debate about what to do if Iran were to reach nuclear "break-out capability."
A dilemma for the US
Defense Secretary Robert Gates argued earlier this year that low-enriched uranium (LEU) might covertly be turned the into weapons grade material – thus attaining so-called "break-out capability." This, he suggested, could occur without US intelligence becoming aware of such a shift and therefore would risk the US being caught unawares. Secretary Gates has argued that the only solution to this dilemma would be for the US to acquire sufficient leverage over Iran to force it to "give up" most of its LEU – thus eliminating the possibility of Iran having sufficient LEU to "break out."
This argument harkens back to an old US doctrine that there is essentially no substantive difference between peaceful and weapons-oriented enrichment since, the argument goes, the two paths are technically identical. Of course, if this holds true, Iran by definition is bound to reach "break-out" – just as any state such as Japan that is enriching quantities of LEU will have a technical "break-out" capacity. It goes with the territory of nuclear energy.
But when Mr. Gates uses that other loaded word, "leverage," we are talking something different. "Leverage" over a state already possessing a reactor and a fuel cycle can only mean threatening Iran with war or robust military containment should its fuel stocks not be duly "relinquished."
So far, President Obama has refused to endorse a "break out" conditionality as hawks such as Gates are urging on him.
Enrichment can be peaceful
For its part, Iran insists that the long-standing US doctrine of indistinguishability in enrichment is a false one. In the Iranian view, the peaceful use of enrichment can indeed be distinguished from a weapons-dedicated process: One can be safeguarded, whereas the other cannot be.
As long ago as 2005, the then-Iranian negotiator on nuclear issues, Ali Larijani, proposed a three-track solution to the Europeans: 1) centrifuges that are incapable of enrichment beyond a low limit, 2) joint ownership with Europe of the enrichment facilities themselves, and 3) additional intrusive surveillance. The European "Three" did not deign to give a response. Under former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's influence they were dead-set on only a permanent end to enrichment.
The West needs a new approach
In this new post-Bushehr reality, it is no longer realistic for the West to be stuck in a "no enrichment," "no break-out" posture. Now, Iran is signaling a readiness to negotiate its nuclear posture with a proposal for Russia or China, or even others, to jointly participate in an enrichment facility based in Iran. This constitutes a clear pointer in the direction of a safeguarded solution. But can the US and Europe take the hint this time?
With the opening of the Bushehr facility, Iran's nuclear program cannot be rolled back. The US and the rest of the West should engage this proposal seriously. The only other alternative is a course already gaining momentum – a huge arms buildup in the Sunni Arab states, supplied by Western arms manufacturers, that could well lead one day to a new war in the Middle East that no one wants.
Alastair Crooke, a former MI6 agent in the Middle East, is the author of "Resistance: The Essence of the Islamist Revolution." He is also director of the Conflicts Forum in Beirut.
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2013 World Youth Track & Field Trials
June 25-26, 2013
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USA Track & Field athletes ages 16 and 17 through December 31, 2013 (born in 1996 or 1997) will be considered for the IAAF World Youth Team based on performance at this event.
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So, which style of bike should you buy? This largely depends on for what purpose you plan to use the bike, though a lot of people will buy a bike just for its looks!
We sell mainly 3 types of bike:
Mountain bikes
BMX bikes
Hybrid bikes (including trekking bikes, comfort bikes, and city bikes)
These should be sufficient for most people's needs...
Mountain bikes have tough frames, good brakes, lots of gears, and knobbly tyres - perfect for riding off the beaten track. The riding position is fairly upright so you can see where you are going quite easily. Suspension is now common, for two reasons: it's more comfortable, and it can increase traction. However, not all mountain bikes have suspension.
Hard-tail mountain bikes have rigid frames and forks. They are ideal for general road and occasional mild off-road use.
Front suspension mountain bikes have rigid frames with suspension forks. They are ideal for general road and mild off-road use with more comfort.
Dual/full suspension mountain bikes have suspension at the front (suspension forks) and rear (via a rear swing arm with coil spring). They are ideal for general off-road use, but not so good on the road.
Mountain bikes are available with other wheel sizes, although these smaller wheeled (12", 14",16", 18", and 20") bikes are purely childrens' bikes.
Advantages & disadvantages:
Strong... but can be heavy
Huge range available... but can be expensive
Very versatile... but may need add-ons
Comfortable... but not that fast
Here is a list of some "types" of mountain bike:
ATB or All Terrain Bike: low cost version of a mountain bike
Freeride: Mountain bike with suspension
XC or Cross Country: Mountain bike with suspension
Downhill: Mountain bike with long-travel suspension and extra powerful brakes
Slalom: Mountain bike with wide tyres, small frame, suspension forks and high gear ratios for speed
Trails: Mountain bike with wide tyres, small frame, rigid forks and low gear ratios for acceleration
The BMX bike started life in the late 70's but peaked in popularity in the early 80's. It was originally the human powered form of Moto-Cross where instead of using a motorbike, riders would tear round a circuit of bumps and jumps on a small wheeled push bike with a single gear. They were fitted with 20" wheels, had a relatively small frame and high bars.
This style of bike became very popular with the younger rider, particularly teenagers who adopted this new "style" of bike as their own. As with many types of bikes, the BMX evolved into more than just a race circuit bike. Although BMX bikes faded away in popularity when mountain bikes really began to catch on, a core of riders and enthusiasts has kept the "style" alive. More recently, the BMX bike has seen a resurgence in popularity.
BMXs tend to be stronger than other types of bike, due largely to their small frames and because they have only a single gear. Consequently they tend to need less maintenance.
There are essentially 2 types of BMX:
Race BMX (the original): A basic, no frills machine built for speed around a dirt covered track with humps. Typically fitted with frame pads to protect the rider.
Freestyler: The first evolution of BMX bikes, designed to be ridden purely to perform tricks and stunts. They are fitted with smooth tyres instead of knobbly ones, and have some form of mechanism to allow the steering to be rotated fully through 360 degrees without entangling the brake cables. In addition, you will usually find stunt pegs fitted to one or both wheels.
BMX bikes are available in other wheel sizes, although these smaller wheeled (12", 14", 16" and 18") bikes are purely children's bikes.
Advantages & Disadvantages:
Solid and robust... but not indestructible!
Doesn't need much maintenance... but basic by design
Good acceleration... but poor top speed
Ace street machine... but useless for long distances
Here is a list of some "types" of BMX bike:
Race: Original, basic, no frills BMX
Track 'n' Trail: Similar to a race BMX
Freestyler or Trick: Stunt BMX featuring 360 headset, smooth tyres and axle pegs
Ramp: Freestyler with slightly longer frame
Street or Flatland: Freestyler with slightly shorter frame
Dirt jump: Freestyler for the dirt
Jumping: Heavy duty Freestyler with extra strength
The Hybrid is a relatively new style of bike. Also referred to as Trekking bikes, they are ideally suited to most leisure riders and commuters.
Hybrids were first seen in the late 80's and early 90's, but have taken a while to catch on. They feature the best elements from 3 styles of bikes available at the time. They originated at a time when most people buying a bike were buying a mountain bike, but often a mountain bike was simply too cumbersome, heavy and slow for the average rider. Designers took the best elements from mountain bikes, tourers and racing bikes and built a bike which met the requirements of the average rider.
A hybrid is fitted with 700c wheels but with wider tyres and rims than a racing bike. These tyres are generally multi condition, in that they have a smooth centre line for efficiency on tarmac, but have a knobbly outer tread, to give good traction if the bike is ridden on a non-tarmac surface. They are fitted with the same gear systems as mountain bikes, with between 18 and 27 gears, and similar braking systems. Better models come factory fitted with mudguards and pannier carrier(s), and some even offer suspension seat pillars and adjustable rise handlebar stems. These are often referred to as "fully equipped".
All in all, the hybrid is the best all round bike there is - it suits the majority of riding that you might wish to do. It is perfect for tarmac riding, even longer journeys, and yet it is more than capable of being taken onto canal footpaths and forestry tracks.
Advantages & Disadvantages:
Good over most surfaces... but not severe off-road conditions
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NRA ad attacked for including first daughters
The National Rifle Association on Tuesday released a controversial new ad that makes reference to President Barack Obama's daughters — sparking outrage from critics who charged that the spot is over the line.
"Most Americans agree that a president's children should not be used as pawns in a political fight," White House press secretary Jay Carney said. "But to go so far as to make the safety of the president's children the subject of an attack ad is repugnant and cowardly."
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The video calls Obama an "elitist hypocrite" for not embracing armed guards in schools even as his daughters enjoy armed protection at their schools.
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"Are the president's kids more important than yours?" the ad's narrator asks. "Then why is he skeptical about putting armed security in our schools when his kids are protected by armed guards at their schools? Mr. Obama demands the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes, but he's just another elitist hypocrite when it comes to a fair share of security."
The gun group's spot came under immediate attack.
Former White House press secretary and Obama adviser Robert Gibbs slammed the ad on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Wednesday morning.
"I mean, it is disgusting on many levels," Gibbs said. "It's also just stupid."
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He added, "This reminds me of an ad that somebody made about 2:00 in the morning after one too many drinks, and no one stopped it in the morning."
"What's wrong with these people, Mika? What's wrong with these people?" Joe Scarborough, host of "Morning Joe," asked co-host Mika Brzezinski in disbelief.
"They are out of step, out of the mainstream, totally out of sync with what's going on in our society, and quite frankly after seeing that, I think some of the people who run that thing are sick," Brzezinski said. "I really do. I think they are sick in the head.
"And I'm serious," she continued. "I am embarrassed right now."
Later, replaying the ad, Brzezinski added, "It may disgust you. It terrifies me."
According to MSNBC, the NRA swung back in a statement provided to the network.
"Whoever thinks the ad is about President Obama's daughters are missing the point completely or they're trying to change the subject. This ad is about keeping our children safe," said NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam.
The NRA did not immediately respond to POLITICO's request for comment.
Larry Pratt, the executive director of Gun Owners of America, defended the ad Wednesday in an appearance on Fox News's "America's Newsroom."
"I think the ad is spot-on," Pratt said. "It points to the hypocrisy that we see so much from our ruling class, and it underscores the need that we've been pointing to that if we're going to get serious about protecting our children, we're going to do away with the 'gun-free zone' requirements in federal law, which have created a magnet for these mass murders."
When asked about discussing the president's children, Pratt added, "This is a democracy. This is a country where we are all equal before the law, and to have special privileges for others that wouldn't necessarily extend to us common people goes down a little hard."


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Here's a MAC Style Warrior look! I did false eyelashes again (hey, when you've spent four years attempting without success, and you can manage it… you keep trying!), but I used knockoff #7s instead, and they were just too long, IMO. I ended up removing them, because the length was a bit obnoxious. I did pick up some new #7s at MAC last week, so hopefully I can keep applying lashes as I need to in the future! 🙂
What's everyone doing this weekend? It's a ridiculously beautiful (and hot!) weekend here in California. We'll have to find a way to do something outside to enjoy it! 🙂
P.S. — Happy birthday to my Dad! <333
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- Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral beige base), Golden Lemon pigment (yellow-gold), Bright Future eyeshadow (bright yellow), Night Maneuvers eyeshadow (gray-brown), Vibrant Grape eyeshadow (deep purple), Graphology eyeshadow (matte dark blue-purple), Soft Force eyeshadow (soft white-gold), #7 lashes (knockoffs) (false eyelashes), Blacktrack fluidline (black), Urban Decay Honey 24/7 Liner (gold), Plushlash mascara (black)
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- Lips: Brave New Bronze lipstick (pinky nude), Fierce & Fabulous lipglass (magenta pink)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Bright Future = Bright Sunshine; Night Maneuvers = Scene; Soft Force = Shroom; On A Mission = Plum Foolery; Pink Rebel = Benefit Posie; Brave New Bronze = Honeylove; Fierce & Fabulous = Star Nova
Directions: Define brows using a coordinating powder shadow applied with the 266 brush. Apply Soft Ochre paint pot all over the lid as the base with the 249. With the 239, apply Golden Lemon pigment with water-based mixing medium on the lower lid. On the lid, pack Bright Future eyeshadow on using the 239. Apply Night Maneuvers eyeshadow to the outer portion of the lid. Darken crease with Vibrant Grape eyeshadow using the 226, then deepen with Graphology eyeshadow with the 219. Sweep Soft Force eyeshadow underneath the brow bone to highlight. Finish with Urban Decay Honey Liner on lower lash line, and Blacktrack fluidline on the upper lash line using the 209. Apply #7 lashes to upper lash line, then lightly apply Plushlash mascara on lashes. Sweep apples of cheeks with On A Mission blush using the 129, then highlight with Pink Rebel lustre drops with the 188. Apply Brave New Bronze lipstick to lips, and then top with Fierce & Fabulous lipglass for color and shine.
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Interns 2009
This week we are starting to wrap up our second successful summer internship program with the typical summer internship presentations and goodbye celebrations. Our recent posts about Detecting Planar Objects and Articulation Models and Breaking Eggs highlight just two of the many research projects that are starting to come to a close.
It has been a great summer -- we've had the pleasure of hosting and working with twenty-one talented students. This summer's students came from domestic and international universities, including Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, ETH Lausanne, Princeton, University of British Columbia, University of Freiburg, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Southern California, University of Pennsylvania, Rice University, and Stanford.
Since beginning the internship program two years ago, it's been exciting to watch the program grow from one student to the twenty-one we had this summer. I have enjoyed not only collaborating with the interns on projects, but also getting out of the office to have some fun. This year we caught some waves river rafting, tried to fly with indoor sky diving, and chased each other around in intern vs. mentor laser tag. I have made many friends this summer and hope to make many more in the coming years of the internship program.
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Perusing some old threads here I saw that way back in 2012 I considered buying a Toughbook the CF-18/19 version. So of I went to read up about them again. After some research I decided that a 10.5 inch screen would not be suitable for me as I would be using the Toughbook as a permanent backup pc and also as a traveling pc. I intend to take the Toughbook with me on my voluntary driving for the Welsh Ambulance service where I often have to sit around waiting for a couple of hours waiting for patients at clinics. Now I have been filling in time enjoyably with a e-reader and a whole host of sci-fi books. However I do have quite a collection of anime series that I have not watched and as they tend to be half hour episodes watching several of those would be a super way to while away some waiting time.
I thought the Toughbook would be an ideal tool for my proposed use as I can just chuck it into the boot of me car without worrying to much about minor knocks and bumps. An ideal tool for a barbarian perhaps.
Hunting on E-Bay I came across this CF-53 with a 15.5 inch screen and punchy enough specs to fulfill my needs. So I dove in and bought it
This particular CF-52 has a 1200x800 screen and is a Mk 3 version I believe. Oh and a 120 GB ssd. I did see a CF-52 with a 1920x1200 HD screen but it was only a Mk2 and had no hdd caddy or hdd. It was £20 or so cheaper and I was tempted but decided to go with the one above. What made the decision difficult was that the 1200x800 had quite a lot of use hours whereas the 1920x1200 had only around 70 days worth of use.
I do not intend using the Vista os and think for ease of use will try a install of MX-17 as my first Tough Penguin. The Toughbooks have easy swap hard drive caddys so I may at some time buy an empty spare caddy and use it to experiment with different penguins.
I'll post more once the Toughbook arrives.
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text: Urologic Oncology: Radiation Oncology Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can be administered in two different ways at St. Joseph Hospital – internally by permanent radioactive seed implant, externally with high-energy radiation beams, or a combination of both, depending on the patient's disease prognosis. Our highly skilled radiation oncologists and experienced physicists/ dosimetrists work closely together to devise individualized treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation to the tumor while minimizing the toxicity to the surrounding healthy tissues, such as the rectum and bladder. Brachytherapy (Radioactive Seed Implant) This minimally invasive, localized therapy is a one-time outpatient procedure that involves implanting small radioactive pellets, or "seeds," about the size of a grain of rice into the prostate, where they deliver radiation from inside the gland for a number of months. Brachytherapy may be used alone or in conjunction with external beam radiation. The seeds are so small that they cause no discomfort. The patient receives anesthesia before the seeds are implanted. Then needles are inserted through the skin of the perineum (the space between the scrotum and anus) under ultrasound guidance. The seeds are placed into the prostate though these needles using a special applicator. "Real-time" intra-operative dosimetry is used to ensure sufficient radiation dosage is delivered to the prostate for optimal efficacy, but with minimal dosage to the adjacent healthy tissues. The outcomes for early stage prostate cancer are similar between brachytherapy and surgery. A multidisciplinary team of medical experts works with each patient to prepare for this procedure and provide follow-up care and guidance. This team includes a radiation oncologist, urologist and physicist/ dosimetrist who determine the proper dosage. Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT) Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy is a form of external-beam radiation that shapes the radiation beam to the contours of the tumor, allowing for high doses of radiation to be precisely delivered to the cancer while sparing surrounding healthy tissues. This technique delivers radiation to the entire prostate plus a margin to ensure that any existing peripheral prostate cancer cells are treated. Treatments are generally administered five days per week for seven to eight weeks. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) St. Joseph Hospital was among the first in Orange County to offer fully integrated Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT,) which is a more sophisticated extension of conformal radiotherapy. The state-of-the-art technology utilizes an advanced treatment planning computer system to develop a targeted therapy plan based on the location, shape and size of the tumor. The precision of this technology allows increased radiation dose to the prostate while minimizing to normal tissue and hence side effects. This form of treatment is usually offered in conjunction with image guided radiation therapy (see below). Image-guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) In addition to IMRT, patients who receive radiation for prostate cancer at St. Joseph Hospital also are treated with image-guided radiotherapy or IGRT. Two to three non-radioactive gold seeds are placed in the prostate before treatment. These seeds can be tracked on a daily basis (a kind of "GPS" for prostate location.) This allows for a more focused and accurate radiation beam, which further minimizes side effects from treatment. Side Effects Side effects of radiation for prostate cancer are primarily related to nearby normal tissue (e.g. bladder and rectum). The patient may experience mild discomfort with urination, increased frequency and urgency with urination as well as more frequent and loose bowel movements. The side effects usually subside once radiation is completed. Clinical Trials The St. Joseph Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology is a member of RTOG (Radiotherapy Oncology Group) and offers prostate cancer patients clinical trials through this research group.


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The most painful speech ever
Washingtonians sit through terrible speeches all the time: dry rules hearings, partisan floor lectures and, let's face it, even the State of the Union some years.
So it was a bad day for Rep. Donna Edwards Thursday, when Washingtonians gathered at coffee pots and in lunch rooms across town and deemed her performance at the Washington Press Club Foundation annual dinner Wednesday night the most painful speech we've endured in a long time.
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It was supposed to be a comedy – an annual ritual where a member of Congress entertains a wonky crowd of journalists, lawmakers, and all variety of political insiders with jokes you wouldn't mind repeating to your mother.
But more people were wincing than laughing.
( PHOTOS: 2013's most outrageous quotes)
"I survived the Donna Edwards #wpcfdinner speech of 2014," tweeted Mike Memoli, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times who sat through the fiasco.
Ed Henry, Fox News chief White House correspondent, retweeted him, and added the hashtag: #isitdoneyet?
Edwards' speech, reportedly written by co-creator of The Daily Show, Lizz Winstead, might have sounded great on paper or in practice sessions in front of a friendly audience, but it came off as a Republican hate-fest sprinkled with the kind of sexual humor that made the buttoned-up crowd squirm – not laugh. It's a reminder how hard it is to entertain a tough crowd, like one filled with cynical journalists.
At one point Edwards, a Democrat from Maryland, made the equivalent of a sexual battle cry to ladies in the room: "Come on, help me y'all: I want to give a really special shout out to Nancy Pelosi and all my sisters in the libido caucus — holla'!" she cried out, raising her hands above her head.
Reaction: blank stares and furrowed brows.
The next day, some attendees figured out she was mocking a recent speech by Mike Huckabee, who accused Democrats of telling women they're helpless without "Uncle Sugar" and the government to control their libido with birth control.
( Also on POLITICO: Poll: Huckabee leads GOP hopefuls)
But it went over most people's heads in the moment and was one of many cringe-worthy lines that setup mild-mannered Sen. Jeff Flake, a Mormon Republican from Arizona, to seem like a comic genius when he delivered such zingers as an introduction of his spouse as "my only wife, Cheryl."
And if the reviews weren't bad enough from the strangers in the audience, even Edwards' own staff didn't ride to her defense, declining to comment on the speech.
Edwards is going to keep her day job, but should she attempt comedy again— especially in Washington — heed this advice from POLITICO and other attendees Wednesday evening:
Know when to make your exit.
The audience did enjoy the opener to Edwards' gig, a video spoofing the TV show, "Scandal."
( Also on POLITICO: The show FLOTUS binge-watched)
Created by Revolution Messaging — whose founder Scott Goodstein was online director for Obama for America in 2008 — the skit had Edwards playing fictional character Olivia Pope, a political fixer who carries on an affair with a Republican president.
Edwards appeared on the ballroom's big screen chatting on the phone with President Fitzgerald Grant, decked out in all white, swigging from a massive glass of red wine in an ode to Pope when she got a phone call from her other lover: House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio.)
The crowd roared with laughter.
But five minutes of her talking, most attendees either tuned out and started scrolling through their iPhones, left the room altogether until she stopped speaking, or tossed back their glasses to gulp down more booze.
"I think everyone in that room wanted to drag their fingernails across their face," said one congressional reporter attending.
Many agreed she should have quit while she was ahead.
"She could have stopped at the 'Scandal' video, I think everybody loved that – and not just because it sampled The Album Leaf song 'The Light,'" said Matt Fuller, a House leadership reporter for Roll Call.
Another reporter at the event said "it's okay to bomb" a voluntary comedy routine — "just wrap it up quickly and don't let it drag on."
But let it drag on she did.
At one point she seemed to compare Republicans to monkeys with typewriters who keep typing "Benghazi, Benghazi, Benghazi" over and over again.
Some just got up and left.
"You can confidently say the urinals in the mens' bathroom was full," dished one reporter who left the room during the speech to use the restroom because it was so awkward.
At least a dozen people were milling around the lobby until she stopped talking.


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U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
Health Care Staffing Firm Refused to Hire HIV-Positive Nursing Aide, Federal Agency Says
PITTSBURGH -- A leading national health care staffing firm violated federal law by withdrawing an offer of employment to a certified nursing assistant because she was HIV-positive, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it announced today.
The EEOC charges that Pittsburgh-based Capital Healthcare Solutions, Inc. extended a job offer to an experienced certified nursing assistant but unlawfully rescinded the job offer less than one month later based on his disability. The job offer was conditioned on the nursing assistant passing a medical examination. In the medical form, his doctor noted that the certified nursing assistant was HIV-positive, but was not restricted from performing the required job tasks, so long as "universal precautions," such as gloves and face masks, were used.
Even though the nursing assistant was well-qualified and able to perform the job, Capital Healthcare Solutions withdrew the job offer and refused to hire him because of his disability or because the company regarded him as disabled, the EEOC said in its lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Civil Action No. 2:11-cv-01249.
Refusing to hire a qualified individual because of his disability, record of disability, or because the employer perceives a person as being disabled violates the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The EEOC filed suit after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process. The EEOC is seeking injunctive relief barring the company from engaging in disability discrimination in hiring, and monetary relief, including back pay, compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of the nursing assistant. The nursing assistant is also represented by the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit, public-interest law firm providing free legal assistance to people with HIV/AIDS and those affected by the epidemic.
"President Barack Obama has charged federal agencies to implement the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which includes addressing and preventing employment-related discrimination against people living with HIV," said Philadelphia regional attorney Debra Lawrence. "This case serves as an example of how the EEOC will strongly enforce federal laws to ensure that qualified people are not wrongfully deprived of an opportunity to earn a living simply because of their HIV status."
District Director Spencer H. Lewis, Jr., of the EEOC's Philadelphia District Office, which oversees Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, Maryland, and parts of New Jersey and Ohio, said, "This lawsuit should remind all employers that they must make employment decisions based on an individualized assessment of the person's ability to do the job, and not act out of speculative fears or biases against individuals with HIV."
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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The magnus.conf file contains NSAPI plug-in initialization directives and settings that control the way NSAPI plug-ins are run. The magnus.conf file is located in the instance_dir/config directory.
When you edit the magnus.conf file, you must restart the server for the changes to take effect.
This chapter lists the settings that can be specified in magnus.conf.
You can add directives or edit existing directives in magnus.conf. Be very careful when editing this file. Simple mistakes can make the server fail to operate correctly. When editing magnus.conf, use the wadm command get-config-file to pull a copy of the file, edit the file locally, then use set-config-file to put the edited file back. You must restart the server after editing magnus.conf.
Directives in magnus.conf either set a value or invoke a Server Application Function (SAF).
For pre-defined SAFs, the number and names of parameters depend on the function. The order of parameters on the line is not important.
Items in the magnus.conf file are case-sensitive including function names, parameter names, parameter values, and path names.
The C language allows function names to be composed only of letters, digits, and underscores. You may use the hyphen (-) character in the configuration file in place of underscore (_) for your C code function names. This is only true for function names.
Quotation marks (") are only required around the value strings when there is a space in the string. Otherwise, they are optional. Each open quotation mark must be matched by a closed quotation mark.
Spaces are not allowed at the beginning of a line except when continuing the previous line.
Spaces are not allowed before or after the equal (=) sign that separates the name and value.
Spaces are not allowed at the end of a line or on a blank line.
A long line may be continued on the next line by beginning the next line with a space or tab.
Always use forward slashes (/) rather than backslashes (\) in path names on the Windows platform. A backslash escapes the next character.
Comments begin with a pound (#) sign. If you manually add comments to obj.conf, then use the Admin Console or CLI to make changes to your server, your comments are overwritten when obj.conf is updated.
The ChildRestartCallback directive determines whether the Web Server calls the NSAPI functions that were registered using the daemon_atrestart function.
If you set ChildRestartCallback to on, the server calls the registered NSAPI functions when it shuts down or restarts. If you set ChildRestartCallback to off, the server never calls the registered NSAPI functions. If you do not explicitly set a value for ChildRestartCallback, the server calls the registered NSAPI functions when it shuts down or restarts only if all NSAPI Server Application Functions (SAFs) complete request processing before the TerminateTimeout timeout elapses.
ChildRestartCallback value
where value is on or off.
The Init directives load and initialize server modules and NSAPI plug-ins.
Init fn="function" param1="value1" ...paramN="valueN"
In this syntax:
function is the name of a predefined Init SAF or the name of an Init SAF implemented by a NSAPI plug-in. For a list of predefined Init SAFs, see Chapter 5, Predefined SAFs in magnus.conf.
param1="value1" ...paramN="valueN" name-value pairs define SAF-specific configuration parameters.
(Windows only) On Windows, the Web Server supports both kernel-level and user-level threads. User threads are scheduled by Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR) within the process, whereas kernel threads are scheduled by the host's operating system. Usually, the standard debugger and compiler are intended for use with kernel-level threads.
If you set KernelThreads to 1 (on), the server uses the kernel-level threads. If you set KernelThreads to 0 (off), the server uses the user-level threads, which might improve performance.
KernelThreads value
where value is 0 or 1.
0 (off)
(Windows only) The NativePoolMaxThreads directive determines the maximum number of threads in the native (kernel) thread pool.
(Windows only) The NativePoolMinThreads directive determines the minimum number of threads in the native (kernel) thread pool.
(Windows only) The NativePoolQueueSize directive determines the number of threads that can wait in a queue for the thread pool. If all threads in the pool are busy, the next request-handling thread that needs to use a thread in the native pool must wait in a queue.
If a queue is full, the next request-handling thread that tries to get in the queue is rejected and the server returns a busy response to the client. The server is then free to handle another incoming request.
(Windows only) The NativePoolStackSize directive determines the stack size of each thread in the native (kernel) thread pool.
The TerminateTimeout directive specifies the time (in seconds) that the server waits for NSAPI SAFs to complete the processing of any active requests before it shuts down. Increase the TerminateTimeout value to allow in-progress HTTP transactions to complete gracefully, or shorten the value to allow the server to shut down more quickly.
TerminateTimeout value
where value is an interval in seconds.
(UNIX only) The Umask directive specifies the maximum file permissions granted by NSAPI functions that create files and directories.
Umask permissions
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At Least Now We Know Why Kermit Is Consternated
Anyone remember the CW classic, "It a Gril"?
(Ahh, good times.)
'Cuz now we have version 2.0!
Like most upgrade's, it fi'xed one prob'lem while creati'ng a whole n'ew one.
Two things on this next one:
1) Apparently there's a "Hawaiian Shirt Day"
2) I've never been so disappointed to see someone spell "shirt" right
(Right? RIGHT???)
Of course we've established - many, MANY times - that bakers can't seem to stop making chocolate icing look like poop.
However, I found the one exception!
It's when you ask a baker to actually TRY to make icing look like poop:
Like an ice cream swirl on a balloon string.
The mind, it boggles.
When this mom requested a Minnie Mouse cake for her daughter's birthday, I *think* the baker tried for a simple 3-circle Mickey logo, like this:
But instead, it came out like this:
In the baker's defense, if you squint a little this actually looks a LOT...
...like a consternated Kermit-the-Frog.
So, you know, SO CLOSE.
(Seriously, once you see it... it's all you see.)
So which is worse, guys: that bakers are already making globby Thanksgiving turkeys...
Or that there are only TWO CUPCAKES under that giblet-blasting load of icing?
(It doesn't have to make sense, ok? "Giblet-blasting" just sounds cool.)
Or, Bonus Option C: that enough people are buying these things to keep bakers making them. C'mon, people: TOUGH LOVE. Quit enabling the wreckerators!
And finally, to end on a high-pitched screaming note:
Let's hope the previous 49 Raymonds weren't so... [deep breaths, Jen, DEEP BREATHS] ...um, shiny?
Thanks to Jamie C., Stacy F., Alyssa N., Anony M., Briana O., and Linda L. for forcing me to realize how eerily similar the globby turkey and shiny man chest are. WHERE'S THE "UNSEE" BUTTON ON THIS THING?
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2017 is officially upon us. The dawning of this New Year marks not only the ending of the holiday season, but also a time of a reflection for many people—as it does every year. Thoughts turn to what has occurred in the past year. Goals that have been achieved. Life events that have occurred. Changes that have been challenging to accept. Tasks that have been forgotten or not accomplished. It is often the latter that we tend to fixate on. What did we not have the time or the will to conquer in the past year? How will we do better in the coming year? These questions make January the month of resolutions. Resolutions to do better at some task. Resolutions to make thoughtful changes. Resolutions to change troublesome habits. However, despite the best of intentions, most of these resolutions will be abandoned by the time that Valentine's Day rolls around.
According to polls, one of the top resolutions that will be made this month is to get organized and to declutter. In effort to help to accomplish and maintain this resolution, we have compiled some helpful tips and tricks to help you become the Organizing Ruler or your household empire that you have resolved to be.
– Gather a Hoard of Helpers: To conquer and organize your household empire takes work. To help lighten the load, recruit some helpful hands to lighten the work. Prepare ahead of time by having a written list of what you would like accomplished and who might best fit to complete that task. Children can help to either as assistants or by completing smaller tasks such as sorting. In return for the help, you might consider treating your hoard to snacks or a simple meal such as pizza.
– Conquer in Sections: Rome was not built in a day, and your organized empire is no exception. Pick a section of the house at a time to conquer. One tactic is to pick high traffic areas that are more likely to become dumping grounds for clutter. Organizing these areas will take a bit more time, but your efforts will show much more in these areas as they are most often seen not only by you, but also your guests. Once those areas have been properly organized you can move on to the less out of sight places such as closets, attics, and garages.
– Survey the Land: Take out everything. We mean everything. It may seem like a hassle to take everything out of the drawers and closets, but it will pay off in the end. By doing this step, you will be able to assess what you already have and be able to whittle that down to what you need. You might not have realized that you had eight pairs of scissors or three copies of that book (that you really been meaning to read) until you assess the situation. Knowledge is power. Toss the extras and make room for the things that you really need.
– Maintaining your Rule: After putting all the effort into sorting, whittling down, and organizing your household empire do not let it all be for naught. One of the main ways to maintain order is through labeling. Labeling is your friend. Your very good friend. By clearly labeling, the hassle of digging and opening containers is gone. By clearly marking what goes where, you enable not only yourself, but also others to easily place things back where they belong. Another more basic way of maintaining order is through scheduling regular check-ins to see the state of things. You might choose to do this bi-weekly or monthly, but it is good to consciously take scheduled time to see how your organizational systems are working and to tweak those things that do not seem to be working. For instances, the keys never seem to make it to the rack as the rack sits across the room away from the door. This is relatively simple fix that can help maintain your organizational efforts.
By the following the above, you should be on your way to establishing a long and prosperous rule over your organized empire. Remember though it might be initially frustrating to maintain your resolution, whatever it may be, there will be a deep satisfaction when 2018 rolls around and you know that you can add your 2017 resolution to the list of things accomplished for the year.


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Ode To Eau de Dude Sitting Next To Me On This Airplane
June 24th, 2013
Wrote this on the plane this morning
Like a 21st-century Genghis,
Slaying any other smells that dare approach the nose.
The host, inured to the onslaught by years of abuse, probably.
What happens when he finishes the current bottle, this present vessel?
Does Amazon restock his shelf? Did his parents teach him the benefit of buying as much of your favorite cologne as you can afford? I can see pantry shelves in a cheap Spokane apartment, lined with little black bottles of this oppressive odor, each bottle furiously waiting for its release, each ounce of liquid destruction flush with anticipation of nostrils left to conquer.
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#142 Learn something new in 2013
January 14, 2013
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Duskwalker needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 75 designs submitted by 32 freelance designers.
Thanks everyone!
I need a web 2.0 logo for a rewards site. The site will give away brand name merchandise in exchange for participating in market research surveys for colleges and companys.
The logo needs to be professional, and sleek. We will be using the logo for our site, and printed documents such as forms, business cards, and advertisements.
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- Color Scheme: Anything for now, what you think looks best.
- Vector Format so it can be resized
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Ridgeland-Hardeeville wasted no time Friday night in giving its home fans a good game.
Kaelin Devore returned the opening kickoff to near midfield and on the first play from scrimmage Shawn Wilson ran 52 yards through Burke's defense for a touchdown.
The Jaguars rode that momentum to a 31-0 win in their SCHSL Region 6-AA opener.
The Jaguars (2-2, 1-0 region) were led by Wilson's 213 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 24 carries.
Wilson, starting in place of the injured Marquis Griffin, also caught two passes, one for a score.
After winning 20-14 at Savannah Country Day in the season opener, the Jaguars suffered consecutive losses to Class AAA Hilton Head and Class AAAA Bluffton.
After the win over Burke, starting guard Chester Newton said, "We wanted to start having some fun."
It was the second straight strong game for Wilson, who leads the team with 278 yards rushing and 6.95 yards per attempt.
D.J. Myers completed 9 of 15 passes for 151 yards and three touchdowns and Gavin Bush caught six passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns.
Griffin, who suffered a pulled hamstring against Bluffton, is day-to-day in his recovery.
After Wilson's opening touchdown, the Jaguars' defense made an impact.
On first and second downs, DeAndre Dopson and Shemar Taylor stuffed Bulldogs runners for no gain. Then Victor Simmons sacked Kaivon Rivers for an 18-yard loss to set up fourth-and-28.
Upon taking the ensuing punt, Bush broke a tackle, reversed direction, and returned it 48 yards to the Bulldog 26. Three plays later, on third-and 22, Myers evaded the pass rush and hit Wilson for a 38-yard touchdown. Bush kicked the extra point to make it 13-0.
In the second quarter, Jeffery Gadson sacked Rivers on fourth down.
The Jaguars scored twice in the third quarter when Myers hit Bush for touchdowns of 32 and 9 yards. Jerry Englum set up the 9-yard score with an interception. In the fourth quarter, Jacobi Orr and Jarquest Fields had sacks.
The Jaguars visit region foe Battery Creek (2-2) at 7 p.m. Thursday. Last year, the Dolphins won a seesaw battle in Ridgeland 26-18 after the Jaguars let an early 12-0 lead slip away.
"We're more humble this year," Devore said.
What: Ridgeland-Hardeeville at Battery Creek
When: 7 p.m. Thursday


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U.S. Journalist Released by al Qaeda Captors in Syria
Al Qaeda-linked militants released American writer Peter Theo Curtis, who was being held captive in Syria, just days after a rival group beheaded another U.S. reporter. WSJ's Dion Nissenbaum joins the News Hub with the details. Photo: AP
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