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But on the other hand, I notice that some of you in your replies realize that these are questions cannot be answered, and so you are very short and angry in your replies to them.
Thus I ask my own deep question about deep questions: which of these views is more in keeping with your own views? (I've tried to word them both equally strongly)
or1. These so-called "Deep Questions" are a waste of time, and the only people who ask them are either sophistic fakes who get an ego boost from talking about things over their heads, or they are simply ignorant and do not realize that their question presupposes a shared base of assumptions which does not exist, or, worse still, these people are just being violently antagonistic to groups who hold different beliefs. Those questions are better which can be solved and agreed upon universally through hard work, and research, and detailed thought--things which the "deep" Sophists are obviously afraid of.
By the way, if anyone reads this post and does not vote, I am counting his or her vote for #1, since he or she has decided that this deep question is not worthy of an attempted answer, which is the gist of position #1.2. "Deep Questions" are, and have been for millenia, an important part of a maturing mind, and the people who ask them are sensitive, and inquiring, and open in a way that the bigots who hate deep questions could never understand. After all, it is only through inquiry into these questions that we can discover how deep they are and appreciate how varied the texture of human experience can be. In short, these questions help us to understand others, to mature emotionally, and to examine our own assumptions for inconsistencies--kinds of personal growth and development which the boors who hate deep questions are obviously afraid of.


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XPN welcomes Barrence Whitfield and The Savages to Milkboy tonight alongside the George Urgo Band. Whitfield's live performance draws comparisons to Little Richard, due in no small part to his incredibly powerful vocal delivery and dance-inducing big band sound. The Boston soul singer released Dig Thy Savage Soul on Bloodshot Records this past August. Tickets and information for tonight's show can be found here. Listen to "Bloody Mary" off of 1985's Dig Yourself below.
Girls Against Boys bring their reunion tour to Johnny Brenda's tonight. The DC / NYC post hardcore band was formed in the 80s by Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty, but is now headed by co-founder Eli Janney. Their fall tour is in support of a new EP called The Ghost Life, GvsB's first release since 2002's You Can't Fight What You Can't See. Tickets and information for the 21+ show with Coliseum and David Yow can be found here. Listen to "60 is Greater Than 15" from the new EP below.
Leftover Salmon and Assembly of Dust play Union Transfer tonight. Leftover Salmon are a rootsy, string-based band out of Colorado that has been making a name for "slam-grass" music over the last 25 years. They're joined by Assembly of Dust, a folk-rock jam band that released its latest LP Sun Shot earlier this year. Tickets and information for the show can be found here. Watch Leftover Salmon perform "Down in the Hollow" live below.
XPN welcomes Francis Dunnery to the Sellersville Theater tonight. The XPN listener favorite once fronted English 80s band It Bites and has worked with Robert Plant, Lauryn Hill and Santana. Most recently the musician released his Made in Space LP, referencing his affinity for outer space (Dunnery is also a trained astrologer) and broadening his pop songwriting to include some R&B influences. Tickets and information for tonight's show with The Sensational Francis Dunnery Electric Band can be found here. Watch Dunnery perform "Kiss Like Judas" below.


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Missing an opportunity to define the race
Successful presidential campaigns often have a clear, well-defined theme. In 1992, Bill Clinton talked about "change vs. more of the same." In 2000, George W. Bush offered "compassionate conservatism." In 2008, Barack Obama stressed the importance of "hope and change."
And in 2012, Mitt Romney has, well, an out-of-context quote he accidentally endorsed and a welfare claim he made up out of whole cloth.
Putting aside the specific speeches, what I learned watching the convention last night is just how weak the Republican case against President Obama really is. The GOP argument is supposed to be easy – the economy is struggling, the public is dissatisfied with the direction of the country, and according to the president's critics, Obama has a trail of failures they can point to.
So why do Republicans feel it's necessary to cling to garbage, making manufactured nonsense the centerpiece of an entire national campaign? Brian Beutler said something last night that resonated with me: "Imagine if the entire Dem convention was organized around 'I like being able to fire people.' Would be … odd."
Quite right. The Romney line about enjoying firing people who provide services to him has, in fairness, been twisted a bit. But before Romney fans say, "A ha! This proves Democrats are just as guilty as taking things out of context!" let's pause to appreciate the fact that this one line isn't the centerpiece of Obama's entire re-election campaign, and Democrats are not building their national contention around the gaffe.
What does it tell us about the strength of the Republican message in 2012 when, in lieu of actual arguments, they're forced to resort to made-up arguments? Indeed, they're not just sprinkling in a few out-of-context lines as applause lines; they're using nonsense as the foundation of their entire election-year push.
It's dishonest, sure, but just as importantly, it's also sad. This year is supposed to be a cycle ripe for the Republicans' picking, but they're stuck with a candidate they don't really like, an agenda they can't tout because the American mainstream would disapprove, and an opponent they consider awful, but unable to attack with legitimate attacks.


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NORTON, Mass. – The Wheaton College women's lacrosse team jumped out to a 3-1 advantage early in the first half before succumbing to an MIT 9-0 run during a 10-3 loss in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Tuesday at Keefe Field. With two goals and an assist, senior Casey Flynn became the Engineers' career points leader as she eclipsed the standard of 204 set by Deanna Lentz '06.
Despite holding the Cardinal and Gray to its lowest offensive output of the season, the Lyons dropped their third straight game to MIT while falling to 3-7 on the season and 1-2 in league play. The Engineers won for the third consecutive time to improve to 7-3 and 2-1.
Wheaton sophomore Sabrina Fiori scored the game's first two goals and the initial two tallies of her career, while classmate Hailey Colburn finished with a goal and an assist. Sophomore Katie Powers had a helper, and junior Marianna Marcellino stopped 12 shots between the pipes.
Katie Kauffman paced all scorers with four goals for the Engineers, while Kelly Duncan scored twice. Alex Wright posted four groundballs and two draw controls as Lauren Rodda led the way with seven groundballs. Stephanie Leger notched three groundballs and one goal while goalie Allison Hamilos collected seven saves.
Fiori converted passes from Powers at 27:11 and Colburn at 24:36 for a quick 2-0 edge before Kauffman sliced the deficit in half 3:14 later. Colburn's free-position goal with 19:32 to play before the break proved to be Wheaton's last tally, as the Lyons were held off the board for the final 49:31. Kauffman found the back of the net a second time at 12:36 of the first half before Leger knotted the score as time expired.
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A celebrity divorce can happen in the blink of an eye. If you aren't paying attention, you may miss it. When two celebrities get divorced, the millions of dollars sitting in their bank accounts don't get tied up in long, draining court battles.
How do celebrity couples, like Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes, go from start to finish in two weeks when it takes other people months or years to get a divorce? Charlotte divorce attorney, David Self, breaks down the details of Tom & Katie's sudden split to show listeners how this famous duo pressed through all of the divorce red tape.
Self instructs listeners on how state laws can affect the divorce process and what they need to do in order to make the transition as painless as possible. Self advises that the best solution is always to be one step ahead.
"It's not uncommon in divorce cases, not only in high asset cases but also your more standard case, where people are thinking about divorce long before the other person knows. There is some strategy and advice you can get from your counsel," says Self.
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It's official — Pope Benedict XVI plans to make his first trip to Africa next March, visiting Cameroon and Angola.
The pope announced the trip at Sunday's closing Mass for the Synod of Bishops on the Bible. He also confirmed plans to hold the second special Synod of Bishops for Africa at the Vatican in October 2009.
The pope said he will hand-deliver the African synod's Instrumentum Laboris, or working document, when he travels to Cameroon in March to meet with representatives from African bishops' conferences.
The 2009 synod theme will be "The Church in Africa at the Service of Reconciliation, Justice and Peace." The first African synod took place at the Vatican in 1994. Ten years later, Pope John Paul II said another synod would be held to allow church leaders to address the continent's changing religious, demographic, social and political scenes.
Pope Benedict said he would go from Cameroon to Angola, where he will celebrate the 500th anniversary of that country's evangelization.
For months, rumors have been percolating around the Vatican of a papal trip to Africa, a continent that has not hosted a pope since 1998. In October, the Vatican's advance team traveled to Africa to firm up plans, according to sources.
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What is Heresyphobia?
Heresyphobia, also known as Hereiophobia or Heresophobia, is the irrational and abnormal fear of challenges to belief systems or "official doctrine". It is also a fear of radically departing from official dogma, etc., and is generally used in relation to religious doctrine.
This fear often originates in the belief that any deviation from church doctrine can result in consequences such as excommunication from the church or an afterlife of eternity in hell.
The name originates from the Greek word 'hairesis' meaning 'choosing' or 'to take for oneself' and the word 'phobia' comes from the Greek word 'phóbos' meaning 'fear.'
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Extreme Anxiety, Dread
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- Dry Mouth
- Confusion / Inability to Articulate Clearly
- Lack of Focus
- Irritability
- Shaking
- Feelings of Powerlessness
- Obsession with the Subject of the Phobia
- Fear or Feelings of Losing Control
- Avoidance Behavior
- Headaches
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Causes of Heresyphobia
Heresyphobia is a specific (or "isolated") phobia, centered on non-social key factors. Isolated phobias tend to have some previous trauma (often in childhood and often physically injurious) as a root cause; a fear of bees may stem from an injury in childhood, for instance.
Upbringing can also play a role, such as parental warnings about a direct threat (such as "snakes can bite and kill you") which is especially notable in cases where a threat is more imminent. (An allergy to bees or peanut butter, for instance, would naturally reinforce a real medical concern.)
It is thought that genetics and hereditary factors may play a role in specific phobias, especially those related to a danger of injury. (A primal "fight or flight" reflex may be more easily triggered in those with a genetic predisposition, for instance.)
By contrast, social phobias (like a fear of body odor or touch) are less well-understood, are driven by social anxiety, and are broadly labeled as "social anxiety disorder".
In all kinds of phobias, external experiences and / or reports can further reinforce or develop the fear, such as seeing a family member or friend who is affected. In extreme cases, indirect exposures can be as remote as overhearing a reference in conversation, seeing something in the news, on TV, or in the movies.
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Overview of Databases and Indexes
| General References and Guides
This article is part of a series.
|Introduction to the General References and Guides
|Overview of Databases and Indexes
|Database and Index Types
|List of Specific Databases and Indexes
|Library Catalogs
|List of Useful Finding Aid References
This article originally appeared in "General References and Guides" by Kory L. Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA in The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy
A database is any collection of information that is organized for rapid search and easy retrieval. Usually the term refers to computerized (electronic) records, but it can also refer to manual (non-electronic) records. In the past, large databases were published on microfilm and microfiche (manual records), but the recent increase of electronic publishing has led to ever-larger databases being compiled and published. Today, most databases are being posted on the Internet. Others are published on removable media, like compact discs. Many electronic databases are published in both formats. Databases are of great interest to genealogists because they are easily-used sources of information.
Most databases are compiled from other records, and in such situations, the database is considered a derivative, not an original, source. Thus, the information found in such databases must be used with caution. The data provided should be verified against the original records that provided the information because, when databases are created, errors are often introduced during the data entry process. Also, it is an unwise practice for genealogical conclusions to rest on any single reference, be it derivative (such as a database) or even an original. Good research requires the collection, comparison, and careful evaluation of all information available from multiple sources.
A growing number of databases contain new information, originally compiled on computers (such as the Social Security Death Index). Others are derived from older, original records, such as some census databases. See List of Specific Databases and Indexes for number of the major databases available for genealogical research.
Some manual databases have existed for several decades, since even before the term 'database' became popular. Manual databases are often unique and accessible at only one location'usually at the institutions where they were created'although some have been published, usually on microfilm. The more recent development of automated (computerized) databases allows access from more than one location. Access options primarily include the Internet and CD-ROM.
While databases include actual genealogical data, indexes generally give very little genealogical information; rather, indexes are primarily finding aids'they refer the user to other sources of information about a subject. Most family historians seek references to their ancestors in indexes as well as in databases. Indexes are crucial to successful research because they free the researcher to navigate through the information in many sources much more efficiently. While many indexes are topical'that is, they indicate where particular topics are treated'the following discussion focuses on nominal (name) indexes.
Some genealogical indexes have broad application; others have very limited uses. Generally, indexes cover two different categories of records: compiled sources (which usually contain secondary information, such as family or local histories, genealogies written by others, journal articles, and family group sheets) and original sources (which generally provide primary information, such as military rolls, immigration lists, census records, and so on).
Indexes that list individuals may include either the given names of each subject (personal name indexes) or the last name only, with page references for each occurrence of that name (surname indexes). They can be comprehensive (indexing every occurrence of a name in the source) or selective (indexing only major occurrences of the name). In selective indexes, the name of the head of the family may be the only name indexed, although the whole family is described by name in the record entry itself. There may be locality, topical, or major-entry indexes as well.
Indexes compiled by government clerks for wills, deeds, and court cases are personal-name 'subject' indexes; they refer only to the principals in each transaction. Witnesses, jurors, clerks, and others mentioned in the documents are rarely indexed. In government records particularly'though not exclusively'indexes may not be strictly alphabetical. For example, all of the A entries may be grouped together but may not be alphabetized'Abbott may come after Arnold. In some indexes, names are arranged by the first letter of the given name, the first three letters of the surname, or the first and third letters of either name; some are alphabetized by the given name irrespective of the first letter of the surname. Others, like the Soundex indexes, are arranged so that names pronounced alike are indexed together.
The original indexes found in most compiled histories generally include topical or surname entries only. Comprehensive, every-name indexes are sometimes compiled later for genealogical use. These supplements may be bound into the original record, written, typed, or printed in a separate volume, or added to the pages of a reprint edition. As you search a record, whether it is compiled or original, check carefully for multiple indexes. You may find them at the end, in the middle, or, conveniently, at the front of the record. Indexes may be indicated in the table of contents as well.
No index is perfectly accurate or complete. Whether prepared manually or by computer, indexes contain errors of omission, incompleteness, and typography. The key to using any index is to understand who created it and why. Successful researchers spend as much time getting to know the index as they do using the index itself. The preface or introduction to the index, 'how-to' books and articles, other researchers, and experimenting with the index itself can reveal much about its usefulness.
An index is only as accurate as the source itself. If a family history has errors, those errors will be indexed. Misspelled words, garbled names, and incorrect page references will be indexed as well. It is not the indexer's place to correct errors'even when they are obvious'although some add prefaces or footnotes to warn users. If a record is in a foreign language or has been damaged, names may be undecipherable or illegible. Even a skilled indexer, dealing with unfamiliar names, may misinterpret spellings, placing a name in an entirely different part of the index than it belongs. Cross references for spelling variants and for multiple entries may be omitted due to space, time, or financial considerations.
Indexers select entries according to their own criteria. The best ones describe their selection processes for the reader's benefit. For example, Schneider and Snyder may be indexed together or separately in a surname index. If the index is topical, who chose the topics? Are public officials indexed together, individually by name, or by separate government agencies? Entries in a family history index may be divided into descendants, spouses who married into the family, ancestors of the central couple, and places where the family lived'each in a separate index. Check them all. Women may have been omitted from an index. If you're looking for Mary Loomis and the index lists only John, Joseph, Michael, and Stephen Loomis, check those entries; the indexer may have included only Mary's brothers and father. Children and grandparents may have been treated similarly.
Any name can be spelled some other way. The Cole family of New York sometimes appears as Kool due to Dutch influence or Kohl due to German influence, yet many families with this name stem from the New England Coles. In strictly alphabetical indexes, such spelling variants must be checked to get all of the data. Be especially watchful for variations with a vowel as the initial letter. Even simple names, such as Ott, can appear as Ot, Otte, Utt, or Autt. Thompson is often spelled without the letter p, giving it a different Soundex code in the census and other government indexes.
Both given names and family names may have been translated from other forms. Jacob is the Latin and German form of James. The Slavic Vojtech becomes Adelbert or Albert in English. Polly and Mary are interchangeable, as are Sarah and Sally. The Huguenot Le Counte becomes the Dutch de Graff; and de la Maiste becomes Delamater. Some Germans translated their surnames into English: Zimmerman becomes Carpenter and Schwartz becomes Black. Be wary when you are dealing with the first and second American generations.
When searching indexes, look for less-common names first. For example, for a Mary Loomis-John Smith marriage, check Loomis first because it is less common. If searching a Loomis family history, however, reverse the process: check for John Smith married to Mary Loomis. This method is faster and usually more effective.
The growing popularity of genealogy and the increasing number of genealogical publications means that more and more indexes are being created and published each year. Additional indexes are mentioned throughout this book. The purpose of all of these indexes generally remains the same: to help researchers find individuals faster and to locate important information more easily.
An excellent article on the use of printed indexes is Donald Lines Jacobus's 'Tricks in Using Indexed Genealogical Books.' In it, Jacobus covers some of these rules in greater detail. Keep in mind that indexes are tools'not sources. For more information on the nature of genealogical indexes, and how to use them more effectively, see Kip Sperry's 'Published Indexes,' chapter 6 in Printed Sources.
Differences Between Databases and Indexes
Databases and indexes are often confused. In fact, many databases are referred to as indexes, even though they include more information than is traditionally associated with indexes. How do databases differ from indexes? A database is more than an index if it includes significant information about its subjects. Typically, an index includes only enough information to 1) identify a subject and 2) reference another source where the researcher can get further information on the subject. While databases usually refer to source information, they may also include some, if not all, of the known information about their subjects. The distinction may seem minor, but it is important to understand from a research perspective. A database may contain sufficient information for a researcher's needs, while an index usually only points to the information'the researcher must still retrieve it from some other source. Access to that source may not be easy and entails another step in the research process. Therefore, databases are usually preferred by researchers.
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Happy Valentines Day to everyone! B is working a 72, so therefore he will be gone today but it's okay, I can celebrate all the people I love in my life. :) and of course, GEORGE!
Alas, woke up with a pretty bad stuffy nose and sore throat. Downing emergen-c and echinacea. Will get better for a run on Thursday. :)
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More than half the National Park Service's 384 units were added to the system primarily because of their historical or cultural significance. The six lessons in Explore Your National Parks: Historic Places illustrate how parks document many of the most important developments in American history.
These lesson plans have been adapted from ones published as part of the National Register's Teaching with Historic Places program. They explore American history in ways textbooks cannot, with documents, images and maps that allow students to enjoy a historian's sense of discovery as they learn about the past. They fit comfortably into standard curriculums and can be used throughout the school year. They offer activities that show how national events connect to local history, in the process pointing out that history exists in places all around.
Below is a table that describes each lesson, including the time period and the topics it covers. Choosing any of the pictures on the right will send you to the section of the table that summarizes the lesson based on that park. The lessons whose titles are blue are presently available for viewing and downloading; the others will be added in the future.
These pages also explain why and how to use these lessons to enrich and enliven courses in history, social studies, civics, and geography. These pages describe the ideas behind Teaching with Historic Places and offer proven methods for bringing these six national parks into the classroom.
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Spanish Influence in Texas
Explore 18th century missions and learn about Spanish influence on native peoples and Texas culture.
|American Indian History, Hispanic-American History, Religion, Science and Technology
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Yesterday and Today
Compare two images of St. Louis's handsome Courthouse--as a gathering place for pioneers heading west and as a focus for Dred Scott's efforts to free his family from slavery.
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The Soldiers at Gettysburg
Trace the course of this Civil War battle and consider the wrenching personal choices made by soldiers on each side.
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Thomas Edison's Laboratories
Tour Edison's West Orange complex where his creative combination of research, production, and marketing revolutionized the business of invention.
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Progressive Era
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Trace the course of the Japanese surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, and consider the significance of the sunken USS Arizona as a war memorial.
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Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon Turns Up The Volume With Third Annual Battle Of The Bands Contest
$10,000 Big Grand Prize to the Winner
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FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey is proud to announce its third annual Battle of the Bands Contest, which kicked off January 1st. As with previous years, bands will be encouraged to upload their songs to the Buffalo Trace Saloon online jukebox and earn "Shots" (votes) from Saloon users. The contest can be accessed both in the Saloon and through Facebook.
For this year's contest, the grand prize winner will receive $10,000 - twice the amount of previous years. The ultimate winner will also be decided using a new format. The top vote getters of each month through August will receive $500 and a spot in the eight band finals taking place in September. Last year's grand prize winner was the country and southern rock outfit Buffalo Head from Indianapolis.
"We love whiskey and music," said Bourbon Brand Manager Kris Comstock. "We upped the grand prize and made it a winner-takes-all format in the final month. We're excited to see the monthly winners battle it out in the end and claim their spot at the top."
The Battle of the Bands music and contest details can be accessed at: http://www.buffalotracesaloon.com/battleofthebands, or on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/btbattleofthebands. Must be 21 years or older to enter.
About Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery's rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won seven distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named Whisky Magazine 2010 World Icons of Whisky "Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year." Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 200 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotrace.com.
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Attorney General Lockyer Statement on Federal Appeals Court Ruling on Microsoft
(SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer issued the following statement on the federal appeals court ruling today in the antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft by the U.S. Justice Department and several states, including California:
"The federal appeals court upheld unanimously the finding that Microsoft has an illegal monopoly in computer operating systems. The court took issue with the process by which remedies were imposed, not the core of the case. Monopolies injure consumers and business competitors. Our continuing duty is to fight for a fair and open market place. We intend to convince Microsoft to compete fairly whether we have to do it by litigation or can achieve it with a court-supervised agreement."
The court ruling was issued by the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.


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Robert Howard Ireland, age 84 of Goshen, Ind., and a longtime former Sturgis resident, passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 8, 2012, at his home.
Robert Howard Ireland, age 84 of Goshen, Ind., and a longtime former Sturgis resident, passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 8, 2012, at his home.
He was born May 24, 1928, in Toronto, Canada, a son of the late Alfred and Edith (Pearcy) Ireland.
Mr. Ireland moved to Goshen to be closer to his daughter. Prior to relocating to Goshen, he resided in Sturgis since 1950, coming from Toronto. For several years, he enjoyed spending six months of the year in Tarpon Springs, Fla.
For 47 1/2 years he was married to Muriel "Laurie" Ross, until her death on Oct. 27, 1995.
Mr. Ireland retired from Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 34 years of dedicated employment.
He is survived by a daughter, Christine Montgomery of Goshen; two sons, Craig (Nancy) Ireland of Temple, Texas, and Cary (Laurie) Ireland of Sturgis; 10 grandchildren, Brianna, Damon, Samantha, Alexis, Tyler, Tanna, Brayden, Brittanee, Shannon and Ryan. He also has six great-grandchildren; a stepson, Royce McCullough of Sturgis; a brother, Thomas Ireland of Toronto; and several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 1–3 p.m. Saturday at Hackman Family Funeral Homes — Rosenberg Chapel, 907 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Private burial of the ashes will take place at a later date at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Ireland's memory consider the charity of one's choice.
The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


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But having said that I am not trying you to get scared of it or keep you away from to get the best out of your own GNU/Linux distro as per your liking.
In this article I will step you through the process that how can build your own kernel step by step and installed it ..later use it .
I do not issue any guarantee that this will work for you.
I have pick up three distribution for this purpose; the peoples choice comes first as Ubuntu. Then a bit mid way distribution for geek and normal people ;called openSUSE. And finally the my favorite and source based one called Gentoo.
Now a very important point :why would anyone want to compile a kernel??(I have had the experience to hear from newbie administrator and GNU/Linux enthusitst that they want to compile the kernel; because they want to show the world that they know GNU/Linux more then anybody else) ,which is an absolute bogus and rubbish idea ...only expect from those who jump from different stream or just want to be highlighted by saying " I am a Linux guy".
Compiling kernel should be necessary if and only if the below thing one wants:
- The stock kernel doesn't provide the feature that they want.
- You should know what you are trying to do with the kernel.
- If you are an avid kernel developer looking inside the kernel offering.
- If you want fix some kernel related problem by enabling a debug feature in the kernel.
- Some specific hardware feature want to activate so the underlying hardware react properly.
- you should have the capability or knowledge iff something goes wrong after compilation of the kernel can bring back the system in previous pristine mode to function it properly.
Compiling kernel in Ubuntu way( Intrepid, Jaunty, and Karmic):
Step 1:
Get the kernel source from the www.kernel.org .Whatever the version you want to compile;stable version would be a better choice.
Step 2:
open a terminal and fire the below command
sudo apt-get install fakeroot kernel-wedge build-essential makedumpfile kernel-package
Step 3:
The linux-kernel-devel does not exists in intrepid,jaunty and newer version.For that reason to compile the kernel also need to run:
sudo apt-get build-dep linux
Step 4:
You might get the kernel source in ubuntu way like this:( for Hardy,intrepid Ibex,Jaunty)
sudo apt-get build-dep --no-install-recommends --only-source linux
For Kermic Koala:
sudo apt-get build-dep --no-install-recommends linux-image-$(uname -r)
apt-get source linux-image-$(uname -r)
Step 5:
Now you have to modify the source config file of the downloaded kernel..so lets find the that file
Ubuntu store this file /debian/config/ARCH or for newer release it is in debian.master/config/ARCH
You can get a snapshot of that particular dir like this
ls -l debian/config/i386/
total 108
-rw-r--r-- 1 root src 73962 2007-08-13 01:29 config
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1369 2007-08-13 01:29 config.386
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1330 2007-08-13 01:29 config.generic
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1395 2007-08-13 01:29 config.server
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1756 2007-08-13 01:29 config.server-bigiron
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 8 2007-08-13 01:25 lowlatency
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 194 2007-08-13 01:25 vars.386
If you don't find the file then search in /boot section of tree.
Step 6:
Now change the config file according to your choice ...once done then please do the following
debian/rules updateconfigs
yes that is a command you have to fire once you are done with the config file.That command reside in debian/scripts/misc
Step 7:
Now you have run the below command in the source dir of the downloaded kernel:
You have to take the current configuration file as the basis of the new one. So doing so..
cp /boot/config-`uname -r` ./.config
Step 8:
make menuconfig
It will open up an tui window full of options to choose from.Once you finish the your selective session with that
dialog window( you have manuvaour to with TAB key to move and spacebar to select).
Then go to bottom of that window and select " Load an alternate configuration file" opention and enter
Then press "ok" to save the config file.
Step 9:
Once done the previous steps ..so you have your own custom config file for the kernel. Now time to build the kernel
Do it in the terminal:
$ make-kpkg clean
$ fakeroot make-kpkg --initrd --append-to-version=-custom kernel_image kernel_headers
Now here you need bit of explanation of the "--append-to-version" thing..which can be selected from the
previous step when the window came select it from "general section" (top of the window option) and
it should start with a "-" minus signto separate form the kernel version number.
Now please help yourself to get a cup of coffee and relax..it will take some to compile the kernel to build .deb file for your system.
Step 10:
After the sucessfull build you can find the .deb file in /usr/src
there should be two file ;one for linux-image and another for linux-header..install both of them
dpkg -i linux-image-184.108.40.206-custom_188.8.131.52-custom-10.00.Custom_i386.deb
dpkg -i linux-headers-188.8.131.52-custom_184.108.40.206-custom-10.00.Custom_i386.deb
Step 11:
You have to put an entry in the grub(the bootloader) conf file to get it booted.
You can find more detailed description of it here : http://howtoforge.com/kernel_compilation_ubuntu_p2 and here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Kernel/Compile
Compiling the kernel openSUSE way:
Step 1:
Get the kernel source from the www.kernel.org ; whatever the version you want to compile;stable version would be a better choice.
Step 2:
Now get the required package for kernel build
yast -i ncurses-devel
This package will help to get the "make menuconfig" dialog to appear in terminal.
Step 3:
Now you need to get some backup and modify the few tool to get kernel compile properly.Otherwise it
won't allow us to install the kernel rpm in the system.
cp /usr/lib/rpm/find-provides.ksyms /usr/lib/rpm/find-provides.ksyms_orig
cp /usr/lib/rpm/find-requires.ksyms /usr/lib/rpm/find-requires.ksyms_orig
cp /usr/lib/rpm/find-supplements.ksyms /usr/lib/rpm/find-supplements.ksyms_orig
Then we open each of these scripts and replace kernel-*) is_kernel_package=1 ;; with kernel*) is_kernel_package=1 ;;:
Step 4:
Now go to the kernel source dir(where you unpack the kernel source tree) make a symlink to the "linux"
dir with the unpacked kernel source tree.
ln -s linux-18.104.22.168 linux
Step 5:
make mrproper
cp /boot/config-`uname -r` ./.config
step 6:
make menuconfig
Step 7:
Select "Load an alternate configuration file" and save by pressing ok.
Step 8:
It is important to have different version for your custom kernel ..for that you need to the "general setup" option of and select the second entry started as default.
You must start with a "-" with your choice of name and save it when promted.
Step 9:
Now build the rpm for the system:
make rpm
Please be patience ..it will take some time to compile the rpm( mostly about the choice you made)
Step 10:
You can view the source rpms here :
ls -la /usr/src/packages/SRPMS/
Step 11:
For the actual kernel rpm look in here:
ls -al /usr/src/packages/RPMS/i386
Step 12:
Get into the above dir and install the kernel;
rpm -ivh new-customized-kernel.rpm
Step 13:
Now create the initrd image to boot the system for the new kernel. For that
Step 14:
Now configure the boot loader grub to boot new kernel.
For that edit the /boot/grub/menu.lst and put a stanza like below;
title new-customized-kernel
root (hd0,0) ----> depend where you load the boot loader
kernel path_to_the_kernel_img_file(usually /boot/
initrd path_to_the_initrd_img_file (usually in /boot
Save it and reboot and enjoy the new kernel.
Compiling the kernel in Gentoo way:
Step 1:
You can get he kernel source two ways in Gentoo. First as normal to get the .bzip from the kernel.org
Second is the gentoo way
sudo emerge -av gentoo-sources
Step 2:
Go to the /usr/src/ dir ,where the new kernel reside and make a link to the linux dir with the new
kernel unpacked dir.
ln -s linux-new-source linux
Step 3:
Then as usual
make menuconfig
select the options you need.You can stright way copy the .config file from the previous kernel source tree to the new one.
cp -v old-kernel-dir/.config new-kernel-dir/
Step -4:
You can compile kernel in two different way in Gentoo.
First is the tradition way and elaborate way ;like in above menthod (make menuconfig;make;make module_install, make install) or
Gentoo provide an easy way to hide the scrolling kernle compilation msg on the screen by using a tool called "genkernel",which essentially does the same thing.
For using the genkernel method ..you need to install it first like this:
sudo emerge -av genkernel
once install ... you are ready to use it.
Step 5:
Go to the specified kernel source dir and fire:
genkernel # without any argument
genkernel --save-config --install all
Now a bot of explanation of second command: the option "--save-config" saves a kenerl config file in
/etc/kenerl/kernel-version.config ,which you can use later and view.
Next option "--install" instruct the genkernel to install the kernel in the system .
Then option "all"...which define all the steps require to compile the kernel i.e make ,make module_install
make bzImage install make initrd or ramfs images
All will be done in the backgroud..no scrolling out put on the terminal.If you are really curious about the ongoing thing
You can have a look at the /var/log/genkernel.log file for the compilation process.
It will create less noise but it will take long .
Hope this guide will help.


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New pharaonic tomb discovered in Egypt
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities says that American and Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a previously unknown pharaonic king dating back to dating to roughly 1650 B.C.
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim says in a statement Wednesday that archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania, cooperating with the ministry, uncovered the tomb of sixteenth-dynasty King Seneb Kay near the southern city of Sohag. The team determined his name by deciphering hieroglyphics on the tomb's walls.
During the second intermediate period of ancient Egyptian history, the country was divided among several rulers.
Head of Antiquities Ali al-Asfar says the discovery will shed light on a complex period of ancient history.
"This adds to our pharaonic history, and sheds light on an era about which we knew very little previously," he says.


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Feds Back To Seizing Websites Over Claims Of Copyright Infringement
from the motherfucking-eagles dept
But, of course, this is the federal government we're talking about, and they sure loved the ability to shut down speech without any sort of adversarial hearing or, you know, due process. So you just knew it wouldn't last. The latest is that the feds have seized three more domains (applanet.net, appbucket.net and snappzmarket.com), claiming that they were "engaged in the illegal distribution of copies of copyrighted Android cell phone apps." Indeed, a quick look at the internet archive certainly suggests that these sites advertised that you could get "paid" apps for free if you joined. But does that warrant a criminal investigation and seizure? Perhaps there are more details, but given the sketchy details of earlier seizures, I'd wonder.
But, more to the point, if these sites were really engaged in such things, why wouldn't a civil copyright infringement lawsuit suffice? Why should the government get involved, when it involves completely pulling down a website with no warning, no adversarial hearing and no due process for those accused?
The Justice Department seems to indicate that this sort of thing is now a "top priority," because (apparently) they have way too much free time on their hands:
"Cracking down on piracy of copyrighted works – including popular apps – is a top priority of the Criminal Division," said Assistant Attorney General Breuer. "Software apps have become an increasingly essential part of our nation's economy and creative culture, and the Criminal Division is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to protect the creators of these apps and other forms of intellectual property from those who seek to steal it."One other tidbit of interest. Unlike the previous seizure disasters, this one appears not to have been led by ICE, but directly by the Justice Department (via the FBI). The announcement doesn't name this as a part of "Operation in our Sites" which seems to be a term specific to ICE's controversial program. Either way, they're still certainly using the eagle-heavy "seized" graphic they love to throw around, so, of course, we'd be remiss if we did not remind folks that they can purchase their very own "seized tee," to show what you think of the government's efforts.
"Criminal copyright laws apply to apps for cell phones and tablets, just as they do to other software, music and writings. These laws protect and encourage the hard work and ingenuity of software developers entering this growing and important part of our economy. We will continue to seize and shut down websites that market pirated apps, and to pursue those responsible for criminal charges if appropriate," said U.S. Attorney Yates.
"The theft of intellectual property, particularly within the cyber arena, is a growing problem and one that cannot be ignored by the U.S government's law enforcement community. These thefts cost companies millions of dollars and can even inhibit the development and implementation of new ideas and applications. The FBI, in working with its various corporate and government partners, is not only committed to combating such thefts but is well poised to coordinate with the many jurisdictions that are impacted by such activities," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Lamkin.


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Fifth annual Blue Ridge Summit event to benefit Amanda Bowders Community Garden.
BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT — The fifth annual Mountaintop Spring Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in the Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. fire hall.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day of entertainment, arts, authors and vendors and their quality homemade craft items.
"Stump the Appraisers," with Sam Tressler, Terry Barkdoll and Mel Halderman will be back again this year. If you have a "what-in-the-world-is-this," collectible, bring it along to play "Stump the Appraisers," and you could win a prize from a local business. Each item appraised costs $5, with the proceeds going to benefit the Amanda Bowders Community Memorial Garden.
If interested in a space — which are $10 each — call Duke or Lynn Martin 642-5645 or e-mail: email@example.com or call Kevin Kipe at 552-6351.


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This is the Accurate pH 1. The Accurate pH 1 meter has clearly been manufactured to compete in the market place for entry-level growers. Control Wizard should do well against competitor models, as this meter is stylish, gives solid readings and has a good feel in the hand. It has a two-point calibration process that is easy to do and takes little time. This meter reads in pH points and tenths of a point. The calibration process requires the use of pH 4.0 and pH 7.0 calibration solutions (Sold Separately). While it does not have a temperature compensation feature like Control Wizard's Accurate pH 2, temperature compensation is not a necessity for most growers. A meter that has good stable reading and can hold calibration is a necessity. This is where the Accurate pH 1 really shines for entry level growers. It is simply a great little tool for accurately determining pH. It comes with a plastic case, screwdriver and instructions. This meter comes with a limited one-year warranty with your original sales receipt. The Accurate pH 1 uses four (4) LR44 batteries.
Note: Calibration Buffer Solutions are available separately.
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Wild Photo Adventures "Waterfowl, Part 2" Host and professional wildlife photographer Doug Gardner travels up the east coast from South Carolina to Virginia photographing ducks, snow geese and wild tundra swans as they migrate south. D
5:30 pm
Wild Photo Adventures "Behind The Scenes" Take an in-depth look at the making of the Wild Photo Adventures tv series. Interviews with the host Doug Gardner and the crew reveal the good, bad and the ugly of producing this award winning tv show. D
6:00 pm
Katie Brown Workshop "Wedding" Guest chef Snow serves leg of lamb, gourmet grilled cheese and a plum and almond cobbler. Projects include a simple wedding itinerary and a wrap-around twig vase.G
6:30 pm
Christina Cooks "Aphrodisiacs" Christina whips up a menu proven to enhance romance, from Penne with Artichokes and Garlic to an Avocado "Margarita.". D
7:00 pm
Art of Food with Wendy Brodie "Valentines" From hors d'oeuvres to the main course and dessert, love truly speaks through the stomach. D
7:30 pm
P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table "Reservations for Two" Most cookbook recipes have serving sizes for four or more people. But there are a lot of two-family households out there. Allen shares tips on downsizing a recipe to serve two and also advises about gardening for two. D
8:00 pm
Katie Brown Workshop "Love Always" Forget about dime-a-dozen heart-shaped chocolate boxes and create tasty homemade gifts like Katie's truffles and pecan buddies. Projects: special wrapping ideas and a sparkly vase. D
8:30 pm
Christina Cooks "Dinner and a Movie" Dinner for two, a quiet evening at home.just a sweet couple curled up on the sofa, snuggling and cozy. Join Christina as she creates a romantic dinner for two, delicious, sensual, and designed to create that intimate energy all crave with their partners. D
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Sara's Weeknight Meals "Dinner for Two" Shopping and cooking for two has its own challenges, but Sara has tips and tricks to make these intimate dinners both easy and romantic. Chicken Saltimbocca with Artichoke Sauce is so elegant yet so easy - thin strips of chicken, sage and prosciutto enveloped in a creamy Marsala-based artichoke sauce. Eggs Baked in Red Wine is a cozy, classic French recipe, perfect for dinner by the fireplace. D
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Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom "Valentine's Day" Burt finds out if there really was a St. Valentine, how the Egyptians felt about love and why tortellini is the noodle of love.G
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "A Taste of Spain" Host Christopher Kimball goes into the kitchen with test cook Bridget Lancaster to learn the secrets to making perfect Catalan-Style Beef Stew with Mushrooms. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of spaghetti. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make classic Spanish-Style Toasted Pasta with Shrimp. D
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Simply Ming "Fish Broth" Fish is on the menu in this episode of Simply Ming that goes on the road to the Azores. Stopping off at the picturesque Island of Pico - Ming learns the secret behind a famous national dish when he meets up with a local chef. Together they meet the fishing boats as they come in with the days catch. D
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Chondrofix Osteochondral Allograft Prospective Study
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01410136
Recruitment Status : Terminated (Inadequate enrollment and decreased need for clinical data to support product)
First Posted : August 4, 2011
Last Update Posted : August 11, 2014
- Study Details
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- No Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
|Condition or disease
|Articular Cartilage Disorder Degeneration; Articular Cartilage Chronic Cartilage Injury Acute Cartilage Injury Defect of Articular Cartilage
|Procedure: Chondrofix Osteochondral Allograft
|Not Applicable
Knee cartilage injuries are a major cause of pain and functional impairment in young to middle age adults and can lead to progressive joint degeneration. In response to challenges with current cartilage repair options, Chondrofix Allograft was developed as an off-the-shelf treatment option adding to the variety of cartilage reparation offerings.
This study is a multicenter, prospective, post-market clinical outcomes study designed to assess the clinical outcomes of Chondrofix Allograft used in the treatment of both primary and revision cartilage repair cases. Study design includes up to 6 qualified investigational sites with 50 subjects enrolled across all centers during an 18 month enrollment period. Study subjects will be followed postoperatively for 5 years. The Investigators who are responsible for the conduct of this study in compliance with this protocol will be orthopedic surgeons who are skilled in the techniques of articular cartilage repair.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|29 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Post Market Study to Evaluate the Chondrofix® Osteochondral Allograft Utilized for Treatment of Subjects With Cartilage Lesions in the Knee
|Study Start Date :
|April 2011
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|March 2014
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|March 2014
Subjects with one or two confirmed knee articular cartilage lesion(s) each less than 8cm2, of the femoral condyle or trochlear groove
Procedure: Chondrofix Osteochondral Allograft
Allogeneic, cylindrical, decellularized, osteochondral graft composed of hyaline cartilage and bone
Other Name: Chondrofix
- KOOS Subscale [ Time Frame: 24 Months ]The overall mean change from baseline to 24 months in the KOOS Pain and KOOS Function in Daily Living (ADL) subscale scores.
- X-ray & MRI Evaluation [ Time Frame: Baseline and 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, & 60 months ]
- IKDC Knee Examination [ Time Frame: Baseline & 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, & 60 months ]
- Subject Reported Questionnaires [ Time Frame: Baseline and 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Generally, the following inclusion criteria must be met, however, this is not a complete list.
- Male and non-pregnant female subjects between 18 and 70 years; subject must be skeletally mature
- If female, subjects are not pregnant at time of surgery and do not plan on becoming pregnant during the first 24 months of the study
- Up to two (2) cartilage lesion(s), each measuring less than 8 cm2, of the femoral condyle or trochlear groove of the knee
- Localized knee pain unresponsive to conservative treatment (e.g., medication, bracing, physical therapy) and/or previous surgical intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
Generally, if a potential participant meets any of the following criteria, they will not be eligible for this study. Additionally, more criteria will be evaluated to confirm eligibility as this list is not a complete list of criteria.
- Concurrent participation in another clinical trial
- Cartilage lesion location is such that the implanted graft(s) will not be adequately shouldered
- Bipolar articular cartilage involvement (or kissing lesions) of the ipsilateral compartment (i.e., > than ICRS Grade 2 on the opposing articular surface)
- Is receiving pain medication other than NSAIDs or acetaminophen for conditions unrelated to the index knee condition
- Subject had any other cartilage repair procedure other than debridement performed in conjunction with or 6 months prior to implantation of a Chondrofix Osteochondral Allograft
- Prior or concurrent total meniscectomy of the index knee
- Uncorrected mal-alignment of the index knee
- Have smoked or used nicotine products within the past 6 months
- Body Mass Index > 35 (BMI=kg/m2)
- Has any contraindications for MRI
- Requires any of the following concomitant procedures performed in conjunction with or has had performed within 6 months prior to implantation of a Chondrofix Allograft: distal realignment, high tibial osteotomy, ligament reconstruction, and/or patellar realignment procedure
- Septic or reactive arthritis or systemic disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout or prior history of gout or pseudo gout)
- Sickle cell disease, hemochromatosis, or autoimmune disease
- Unstable cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, endocrine and/or pulmonary disease, cancer or uncontrolled diabetes
- HIV or other immune-deficient state including subject on immunosuppressant therapies
- Deficiency limiting ability to perform an objective functional assessment of the operative knee or an inability to adhere to a post-operative rehabilitation protocol
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01410136
|United States, Connecticut
|Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
|Cos Cob, Connecticut, United States, 06807
|The Orthopaedic Group, LLC
|New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06511
|United States, Indiana
|Orthopaedic Research Foundation, Inc.
|Greenwood, Indiana, United States, 46143
|United States, Massachusetts
|Cartilage Repair Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital
|Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States, 02467
|United States, Ohio
|Specialized Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
|Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215
|Study Chair:
|Nikesha N Harrington
|Zimmer Orthobiologics, Inc.
|Responsible Party:
|Zimmer Orthobiologics, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01410136 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|August 4, 2011 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
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Have you ever fallen asleep during a movie and dreamed that you were a part of the story? Have you ever realized that you were dreaming? The Aurora dream-enhancing headband plays special lights and sounds during REM to help you become aware that you are dreaming while you stay asleep - you can then take control of your dreams. When you're an active participant in your dreamland, anything becomes possible: zoom through space, fight fire-breathing dragons or become president, all from the comfort and safety of your own bed.
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What if you could control your dreams? In Episode 5 of The Concepts, we look at iWinks' Aurora headband, which can enhance lucid dreaming (dream awareness) by playing a pattern of lights and sounds during REM sleep. This wearable technology may allow us to better understand our sleep patterns and dreams, while providing whimsical, personal dream experiences.


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Despite the dismal start and consecutives losses to the two worst teams in the NBA this week, Warriors President Robert Rowell reiterated Monday that coach Don Nelson's job in not in jeopardy.
Rowell says Nelson's job is safe 01.06.09
"No, I've not given it an ounce of thought," Rowell said before the game at Utah. "Nellie's a great coach. I think he's done his job as a coach. I think Nellie has done everything he's done his last 30 years in the business. ...
"Unfortunately, we've had Corey (Maggette) out 15 games, we've had Monta (Ellis) out, we're banged up. It's still not an excuse - it's the NBA - but we knew when Monta went down that this would be a tough start to the year."
Rowell's official support follows what has been understood since he awarded Nelson a two-year, $12 million extension this summer: Ownership wants the 68-year-old architect of its 2007 playoff team around, and to feel comfortable coaching in spite of his injury- and youth-filled roster.
Golden State is on track to finish with 24 wins this season, its lowest total since the 2001-02 season.
Warriors add Davidson: The Warriors signed 6-foot-10 power forward Jermareo Davidson - who was leading the NBA Development League in double-doubles (10) and third in rebounding (10. - to a 10-day contract.
"We're looking for a '4.' Need some help rebounding, and he's got a little experience," said Nelson, who didn't anticipate any more roster moves before all contracts become guaranteed for the rest of the season Saturday.
Davidson was drafted by the Warriors in 2007 and sent to Charlotte as part of the Jason Richardson trade. He played 38 games for the Bobcats.
Oakland native DeMarcus Nelson, who started the first five games at point guard for Golden State, was waived to make room on the roster.
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Sigulda [1] is in the Vidzeme Region of Latvia, some 50 kilometers to the east of Riga. Located in the picturesque Gauja valley, with its steep banks and cliffs, Sigulda has become known as the 'Switzerland of Latvia'.
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Sigulda can be reached from Riga (53km) by bus or by train. The trip takes about 75 minutes by train, and a day return ticket costs L3.02 (November 2009). Timetables at [2]. The bus takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to go to Sigulda from Riga.
By bus
The train, like the bus, takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from Riga
By car
If going there by private transport, watch out for traffic jams during nice summer weekends - lots of people go there during season, sometimes it's better to take the train.
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Sigulda is a small town, and every major sight is easily accessible on foot. In winter, some hiking paths are even cleared of snow. A local bus goes to Turaida and Krimulda every day and takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
In the centre of town (Pils Iela) there are two large buffet / cafés open throughout the day all week from Breakfast until late evening opposite the main shopping area. There is also a Hesburger outlet beyond the bobsleigh course, but this is a good walk from everything else.
In Turaida we found no hot food options for lunch beyond a microwaved hot dog at the village store.
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When it comes to marketing, companies are always looking for ways to reach the right customers and waste less money on people who aren't interested.
That's where Professor Timothy Gilbride comes in. The professor of marketing at the Mendoza College of Business uses mathematics and statistics to help companies understand their customers. He recently shared some thoughts on innovations in marketing.
Q. How does your work help in marketing efforts?
A. Oftentimes, theories of how people behave can be represented by mathematical formulas; for instance, how product features and prices relate to consumer choices. To test those theories, we use statistical models that combine the mathematical formulas of how we think people behave with data showing their actual behavior. My research focuses on coming up with methods to test and refine theories of consumer behavior using data from surveys or data collected by firms as part of their normal course of business.
Q. What would be an example?
A. There is often quite a discrepancy between what people say they will do and what they actually do. Let's say a camera company wants to introduce a new product. It conducts a survey asking people if they would be willing to pay $500 for a camera. Many people say yes, but when you ask them to choose between various cameras, you find they won't consider any camera over $250, no matter how many features it has. They are screening out anything over $250. A big part of what we do in marketing research is to understand not only what people say they want but also to understand through their behavior what they actually do want. The bigger picture is that I want to help firms understand what people want so they don't produce products that people don't want.
Q. What was your role in this research?
A. In this case, other researchers had written down different mathematical formulas representing theories of how consumers might screen out products that were too expensive or had unacceptable features. My contribution was coming up with a statistical method to estimate and test those theories.
Q. Why is that important?
A. Companies always want to target their marketing efforts to the individual. If a customer is only in the market for a minivan, for example, the company will know not to send him a discount on a pickup truck because that customer will not use it. A camera company may find that there is a segment of individual consumers who prefer a simpler, less expensive camera and avoid bringing an expensive feature-laden camera to market. These actions all require an accurate description of what consumers want and how they behave.
Q. How did you apply your work to the topic of children's health?
A. I worked with two coauthors on a 2010 paper, "Marketing Healthful Eating to Children: The Effectiveness of Incentives, Pledges and Competitions." My coauthors conducted a field study of elementary and middle school students in 55 schools, testing to see what type of promotional campaign would be most effective in getting children to choose more fruits and vegetables at lunch. Because this was not a laboratory setting but used real kids on real schools, there were some special challenges in analyzing the data. My contribution was to develop the statistical model to make sure we were accurately measuring the results.
Q. What was interesting about your findings?
A. We found that just like in other marketing situations, that promotions are effective. However, the effectiveness of different types of promotions varied depending on the age of the children, largely as predicted by psychological theory. In addition, even 10 weeks after the promotions ended, we found that children continued to choose more fruits and vegetables. That's the really exciting part of this study.
Q. How is the field of marketing changing?
A. One of the major differences, compared to 40 years ago, is the fact that we have data. Marketing has become a very quantitative discipline. Today's leaders want data driving their decisions, not instinct.


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This course will focus on nutritional education issues relevant to those interested in health and wellness for the general population, as well as those working with eating disorders clients. Discussion will include: basic concepts of nutrition science and nutritional needs, evaluation of weight management methods, investigation of food facts and fallacies, different diet plans, i.e. vegetarian, sports nutrition. Information will be presented on how the nutritionist, counselor or health educator applies nutritional information to their clients or students. The course will also include how to present information in nutritional counseling and education for the eating disorder client. Prerequisite: CO/HL 5160 or permission of instructor. Also presented as CO 5180.


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Fresh off the launch of its first massively multiplayer online game, Might and Magic Heroes Kingdoms, Ubisoft steers its online gaming initiative in a decidedly lighter direction with Petz World.
Over the years, the Petz brand has grown from a pair of rudimentary pet sims into a veritable kingdom of animal interaction sims. The original Dogz and Catz titles have been joined by Hamsterz, Horsez, Tigerz and more. The only place left to go now is online, which is exactly where Ubisoft is taking Petz with Petz World.
Developed by Frima Studios, the company behind EA's Littlest Pet Shop Online, the free-to-play Petz World will allow kids and tweens to bring their animal love online in a safe and healthy way. They'll adopt unique pets and travel to exotic locations, meeting new animals and sometimes saving them from... anti-animal stuff. The press release isn't clear on what the animals need saving from. Themselves? That sounds good. We'll go with that.
"Ubisoft is excited to be propelling its popular Petz brand into the MMO space. This game is a unique way for children and parents to play games together," said Chris Early, vice president of digital publishing at Ubisoft. "Petz World allows players to share their progress and adventures, helping each other to receive more coins, achievements and unlockables."
Petz World is due out in 2011.


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ROCHESTER — The former site of Thompson Center Arms, on North Main Street in Rochester, officially sold on Dec. 19, according to the Rochester Assessing Office. The purchaser, 400 North Main Street LLC, bought the 13.1 acre site for $1,150,000.
ROCHESTER — The former site of Thompson Center Arms, on North Main Street in Rochester, officially sold on Dec. 19, according to the Rochester Assessing Office. The purchaser, 400 North Main Street LLC, bought the 13.1 acre site for $1,150,000.
E. Molly Stark, a hydrogeologist and project manager at the N.H. Department of Environmental Services confirmed the buyer intended to open a car dealership on the site. She added the name on the paperwork was Anthony DeLorenzo, owner of Key Auto Center of Somersworth.
Rochester Deputy City Manager and Director of Community Development Karen Pollard said the city had not received an official application for lot development, as of Monday, but that a car dealership had been discussed.
"I can't wait to see what the plans are," she said "We've always known that the location is ideal for commercial use."
The former gun manufacturing facility requires some environmental cleanup before it can be redeveloped. Lead dust found in the firing range area, as well as chlorinated solvents and oil in the groundwater were among the problems that need to be addressed. There also is asbestos in some of the building walls. There were no violations of state law at the property and it is possible some of the contamination dated back decades ago, before current and more stringent environmental practices. Some cleanup has already taken place.
Demolition equipment is on site and the removal of the buildings on the site will allow access to otherwise inaccessible contaminated soil.
Rochester's Department of Building Safety Director Jim Grant said he had received a demolition permit application, but that it was not complete and approval had not yet been given. Until the approval, the demolition machinery will remain dormant.
According to Grant, the application he received was for the demolition of all 12 buildings on site.
"That's a prime location as far as visibility and access," Rochester Planning Director Kenn Ortmann said, noting the proximity to Spaulding Turnpike. "Clearly from the city's perspective, we'd be interested in the highest and best use for that location."
Thompson Center Arms was bought by Smith and Wesson about six years ago. The company is now Thompson Investment Castings, with new facilities on Old Dover Road in Rochester. Smith and Wesson was the seller of the property in December.
Attorney Steve Roberts, of Hoefle Phonix Gormley & Roberts on State Street in Portsmouth, handled the sale of the property. Danley Demolition, of Fremont has been hired for the demolition.
Anthony DeLorenzo could not be reached for comment before deadline.


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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 19, 2009) - Junior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) eclipsed the 1,000-point mark with a free throw late in the game and senior forward Kevin Tiggs (Flint, Mich.) matched his career high with 32 points as the ETSU men's basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak and remained in the thick of the Atlantic Sun Conference title hunt with a 66-61 win over USC Upstate Thursday night inside G.B. Hodge Center.
Smith, whose 1,000th point came on a critical free throw with 2:06 left in the game, finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season and the seventh of his career, as the Buccaneers improved to 18-9 overall, 12-5 in A-Sun play. Meanwhile, the Spartans dropped to 7-19, 6-11.
"The incredible thing is Kevin hurt his ankle yesterday in practice and we didn't even know if he was going to play," said ETSU head coach Murry Bartow. "He's the best player in the league and just unbelievably good. And Mike Smith continues to be on a roll and just putting up some great numbers. It wasn't exactly pretty, but we just need a win at this point and we got it."
An unusual first half was highlighted by Tiggs' fantastic play, as the senior scored 23 of ETSU's 29 points and helped power a 17-2 run to close out the first 20 minutes, giving the Bucs a 29-20 advantage at the break.
In the first half, the Bucs shot just 41 percent from the floor and trailed by as many as nine points at 14-5 with 11:25 before the break. However, from there the Spartans did not hit another field goal until the final second of the half and were outscored 24-6 over the final 11 minutes of the half. The Spartans finished the first half shooting just 27 percent from the floor and were 0-of-10 from the 3-point line.
Upstate certainly didn't stay cold in the second half, going on an 11-4 run to make it 33-31 with 16:45 left in the game. The Spartans later tied the game at 48-48 and then took the advantage at 54-53. However, with the score 57-56 in favor of ETSU at the 3:50 mark, the Bucs got a pair of free throws and a layup from Smith. Later on, Tiggs stole a pass and went coast to coast for the layup to power a 6-0 run and make it 63-56 with 52 seconds left in regulation.
For the game, ETSU committed just 11 turnovers and shot a solid 44 percent from the floor and 70 percent from the foul line. Meanwhile, Upstate scored just 61 points on 40 percent shooting for the game and the Spartans were out-rebounded by the Bucs 38-31.
The Bucs now have three 1,000 point scorers on the floor, with Tiggs, Smith and senior guard Courtney Pigram (Memphis) on the same team.
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The number of lives lost to Alzheimer's disease each year may be far more than thought, and it might rival heart disease and cancer as one of the top killers of Americans, new research suggests.
Combing through data on nearly 2,600 older adults, scientists from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago estimated that more than one-third of all deaths in people aged 75 and older were attributable to Alzheimer's, and the death toll from the incurable brain disease exceeds statistics gleaned from death certificates.
Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 5 million Americans over age 65, and currently ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Although official statistics blame Alzheimer's for about 85,000 deaths each year, the study authors estimated the true toll to be closer to 500,000.
"A lot of people don't recognize that Alzheimer's is a fatal disease. They think people suffering from Alzheimer's eventually succumb to old age," said study author Bryan James, an epidemiologist at Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. "They don't understand that Alzheimer's eventually hits the part of the brain controlling breathing and heart rate, shutting your brain down. This is another bullet in our gun saying this is a terrible disease."
The study, funded in part by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, was published online March 5 in the journal Neurology.
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Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, destroying memory, judgment and thinking skills, and eventually leaving victims unable to care for themselves. Symptoms typically begin after age 60, and the risk for developing the disease rises with advancing age, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
James and his colleagues analyzed data from two ongoing aging studies, following nearly 2,600 participants (average age 78) whose brain function was deemed normal at the start of the research.
Over the eight years of the studies, 22 percent of participants eventually developed dementia and 72 percent of those patients died, compared to 34 percent of those who remained dementia-free.
The researchers concluded that Alzheimer's and other dementias are under-reported on death certificates, mainly because these documents list an immediate cause of death, such as pneumonia, that was brought on by Alzheimer's.
"Many times, people with Alzheimer's disease develop pneumonia in the late stages because they have difficulty breathing and swallowing," said Keith Fargo, director of scientific programs and outreach at the Alzheimer's Association. "So they develop pneumonia and die, and the death certificate says pneumonia. But the fact is, they wouldn't have died from pneumonia if they had not had Alzheimer's."
Fargo, who was not involved in the new study, said it's premature to list Alzheimer's among the top three causes of U.S. deaths since similar studies would need to be done for all causes of death to make that determination.
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"[But] our official statistics don't do a good enough job of capturing that Alzheimer's is a fatal brain disease," he said.
James and Fargo agreed that the new findings should change public perception of the importance of combating Alzheimer's, which is projected to affect nearly 14 million people in the United States by 2050. Although death rates from heart disease and cancer are dropping because of the advent of more effective therapies, James said, the same isn't true for Alzheimer's. It can't currently be slowed or stopped with any treatment.
"From a public policy standpoint, it's time that we as a nation get much more serious about funding for Alzheimer's disease research," Fargo said. "Scientists tell us they need $2 billion per year to address this, and only a quarter of that is being funded."
James said researchers also need to redefine what is meant by "cause of death," since advancing age can bring many chronic or acute illnesses that all contribute to a person's death.
"Trying to isolate one cause of death doesn't represent the process of death for most older people," he said.


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- This badge is one of the elective merit badges of the William T. Hornaday Awards for Boy Scouts.
4. Weather merit badge is on the Sea Scout [Quartermaster] required list (requirement 14).
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