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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Crop Insurance: Private Benefit, Yet Public Impact; And What May Happen.Tweet
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Crop insurance may be part of the permanent US agricultural law that Congress will not delete in re-writing the Farm Bill, so plan for premium costs in your crop budget for next year. However, some of those premium costs could eventually climb higher if Congress directs the USDA's Risk Management Agency to have farmers pay a larger share of the cost for the Harvest Price Option. The HPO was an automatic part of crop insurance in 2012, unless a farmer decided to opt out of it for a lower premium cost. But the use of the Harvest Price Option raised the price guarantee on corn from $5.68 to $7.50 and on soybeans from $12.55 to $13.59 per bushel. As a result some of the higher coverage levels will return substantial indemnity payments to producers.
First, do you know what you will be getting for an indemnity payment, if you carried crop insurance through the 2012 drought? If you had revenue protection, Iowa State University ag economist Steven Johnson says multiply your APH yield by your coverage level to get your guarantee. Subtract your actual yield from the guarantee, and if it is lower, the remainder will be your loss per acre. If you had Revenue Protection, multiply the $7.50 Harvest Price by the loss to determine the amount of your indemnity payment per acre.
In his example, Johnson used a 175 APH, a 75% coverage level, and ended up with a 31.3 bushel per acre loss after deducting the 100 bushel per acre actual yield. By multiplying the 31.3 by the $7.50 price of corn, the net indemnity is $234.75 per acre. While 75% coverage is lower than many policies, it had a lesser premium cost. For producers willing to move toward an 85% coverage level, the producer in Johnson's example would have received a $365.62 indemnity per acre. However, a producer which opted for only the spring guarantee at the 85% coverage level reduced his indemnity check to $276.90 per acre, a revenue reduction of $88.72 per acre.
While the Harvest Price Option returns more indemnity payment, it also costs more in premium payments. But the squawk about the harvest price option is coming from federal budget hawks who say the premium for the HPO should not be subsidized by the taxpayer, and should be borne by the producer. Ohio State University ag economist Carl Zulauf says critics complain about the increased cost resulting from the HPO for 2012, particularly about the common coverage levels which allowed the insurance payment to exceed that for a farm only expecting to get the spring guarantee, and Zulauf should be asking the question of whether the principles behind the farm safety net is being violated, since a loss is shared between the farm and public, but now greater profitability is being guaranteed to the farm.
Zulauf makes the case that 85% coverage at the harvest price returned 112% of what was expected in the spring for corn, and 104% of what was expected in the spring for soybeans. His research report is focused on farmers who used the spring guarantee to forward contract their production. He demonstrates that pre-harvest sales usually occurred between 1974 and 2006, when farmers could be guaranteed of their crop insurance to cover any financial penalty for over-selling their production.
Zulauf observes that: "The harvest price option can result in a situation where a farm has more revenue at harvest than the revenue that was expected prior to planting, even after experiencing a decline in yield. This situation has occurred in 2012. Critics are asking whether this situation is fair and whether the definition of loss is appropriate." He follows that up with another observation: "While underscoring the simplicity of this analysis, it suggests that offering the harvest price option on all insured production may lead farmers to sell more than is consistent with appropriate risk management." In other words, Zulauf says critics are wondering if their tax money is subsidizing crop insurance that will allow farmers to sell more grain than they normally would, because they have the fall guarantee.
But how much is the public really underwriting the cost of crop insurance? Kansas State University ag economist Art Barnaby says the total amount is declining substantially, following the better than expected yields for soybeans that are being reported. While one of his colleagues, Iowa State's ag economist Bruce Babcock had predicted a $30-$40 billion dollar crop insurance payout earlier in the summer, Barnaby now estimates the underwriting loss to be in the $5-$6 billion range. The Standard Reinsurance Agreement between USDA and the crop insurance providers calls for different participation ratios between each one. While many of the companies will have a loss, he says some companies will actually have a gain in income this year, depending on the states they serve.
But Barnaby also reminds crop insurance critics of the money that crop insurance has generated for many years. While insurance companies can roll that into retained earnings and bolster their reserves, the government cannot claim a profit, even though it may not have paid out more than its premium income for many years. Although the crop insurance system is supposed to be set up to pay out the same amount it takes in, Barnaby uses Illinois as an example. He says, "For the 23 years prior to 2012, farmer paid premiums in Illinois on all crops and insurance contract types exceeded the claims, meaning in the aggregate, Illinois farmers netted none of the subsidy.
That was also nearly true for Iowa, but it is possible the 2012 underwriting losses may wipe out all of the underwriting gains (includes farmer paid and FCIC paid premiums) for the past 23 years in Illinois, i.e. Illinois farmers may net all 23 years of subsidy in 2012. This would require an Illinois loss ratio of 400 percent."
Crop insurance indemnity payments will soon be distributed based on crop yield loss and coverage level, with some farmers at high coverage levels receiving more than they expected at the level of the spring guarantees. The expectation of harvest price coverage may have caused more farmers to forward contract more grain than normal, had they not had the harvest price option. While the higher cost of the harvest price option may be shifted to farmers from the government during the next Farm Bill consideration, the actual amount of USDA payments to crop insurance policy holders may be lower than previously expected.
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As you've noticed, I'm sure, we love creating fun foods for kids and family. Our real specialty is kids party sandwiches with a fun theme. Here we show you how to make a cute Giraffe sandwich, perfect to make any day extra fun. If you are thinking about a Jungle theme party or a Zoo theme party, this would be great as the main food for kids. You can even let them have a "Make your own Sandwich" party ... just put a finished sandwich out so they can get the general idea.
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Cut small rounds from a piece of carrot for the giraffe spots, eyes and knobs of horns. Make ears from a piece of apple or other fruit or veggie. Mouth and nostrils can be cut from any veggie or fruit scraps. To make the branch, cut a thin slice of celery for the stem and use 2 snap peas or green beans for the leaves. Garnish plate with a few "leafy" looking pieces of celery.
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It is certainly preaching to the choir, but it is still edifying. It is clear and to what should be an uncontested point. Sadly, the point would be completely lost on many fundamentalists out there.
is anyone or anything's existence subjective?
Angela, so you think religion is useful to those living in the third world and that they need an alternative. No we don't need. People need to be freed from this madness of some middle Eastern god created by men in exile several eons ago and solve the current problems facing us.
Education is it's own reward. We don't need coloured glasses to look at reality. And I have met quite a number of atheists and they are seem to me to be doing very well for themselves. So cut the crap and tell me why you think people in the developing countries need religion.
In your response to archy where he mentioned me, you said he only knows one person and that his knowledge can not be true of the group. It is in that light that I told you there are several atheists I know here who are doing good for themselves and need no religion to hang on.
Ah, so you can't talk about empathy without mentioning Jesus? that is if I get you correctly?
So Angela, are you implying the Chinese or Japanese who is not into this Jesus business can't have empathy or can't know it? Or in which way is Jesus and empathy very similar or same?
As to whether increasing secularism has created a hole, I don't know, there is a bigger hole where I live created by religion. It follows from us against them mentality that runs deep in religious texts, which over time has made it hard for those around me to rise above religious bigotry and ignorance and so something to improve their lot.
Suzzanne, access to internet has improved greatly since any internet enabled phone allows you to do that. However, not so many people, and this includes the educated have met an atheist live alone hearing about atheists. We have an active atheist groups that have organised 2 debates on the existence of god which I wasn't able to attend.
A man struggling to survive may not have time to philosophize and to consider such existential issues. The education system is such that it produces people who only care about how to get a job and that's it. Not many of them think and it's sad.


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Interview with Leona Bodie & G.E. Gardiner
Glimpse of Sunlight
Leona DeRosa Bodie and G. E. Gardiner
WRB Publishing (2014)
Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (01/14)
Article first published as Interview: Leona DeRosa Bodie, GE Gardiner & Steve Witucki, Authors of 'Glimpse of Sunlight' on Blogcritics.
Tyler R. Tichelaar is pleased to interview authors Leona DeRosa Bodie and GE Gardiner about their new book "Glimpse of Sunlight: Jonathan Dickinson Odyssey, Book 1," with illustrations by Steve Witucki. But first a little about this creative team.
Leona DeRosa Bodie lived in Miami where she left her day job to write full-time and now calls the Treasure Coast home. Her first novel, "Shadow Cay" became an Amazon bestseller and won the Reader Views Literary Award for best Mystery/Thriller/Suspense in 2010. Since then, she completed her latest novel "Seas of Fury," the high-octane prequel to "Shadow Cay," featuring a professor addicted to boats turned amateur sleuth. And there's no doubt being married to a forensic specialist influenced her. Leona's husband, a Miami-Dade forensic specialist for twenty-one years, appeared in the pilot episode of the long-running TV series, "CSI." Leona is the past vice president and current Treasure Coast Regional Director for the Florida Writers Association. Her website is www.leonabodie.com and she can also be found on Twitter and Facebook.
GE Gardiner spent his first career founding and running several small businesses. In 1997, a hemorrhagic brain stem stroke left him devoid of cognitive ability, memory, and other functions. Seven years later, he began writing to strengthen his brain, relying solely on his computer to record spoken words and convert them into text. This process led to his writing a short story "Speed," which was published in the 2012 anthology, "My Wheels." His young-adult, science-fiction thriller "Legend of the Paribell" will soon be published in four e-book formatted short stories. GE also leads a Florida Writers Association group that helps authors structure their novels, and he is actively helping youth enhance their writing skills. He currently resides in South Florida. www.gegardiner.com
Steve Witucki spent much of his life navigating the waters of the Great Lakes. His current ship, the Edwin Gott, is a 74,000 ton cargo vessel that carries iron ore pellets from mines and fields to industrial areas. The Great Lakes are only navigable six and half months out of the year. While his ship is nestled in frozen ice, Steve is home where his glass etchings are popular among the locals in South Florida. Although, much of his art focuses on maritime and wildlife images, Steve explores a wide variety of subjects using various mediums, some of which are on display internationally. In 2008, the Domaci Gallery classified Steve as a "Nationally Acclaimed Maritime Artist." His art and biography are featured in many publications including: "Michigan History Magazine," "True North Magazine," "Great Lakes Mariners" and "Seaway Review," as well as on the front cover of the book, "Lost and Found: Legendary Lake Michigan Shipwrecks." Steve lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Some of his portfolio can be seen on his website www.oceans-of-art.com.
Tyler: Welcome, Leona, GE, and Steve. It's a real pleasure to speak to all of you today. For beginners, tell me a little about Jonathan Dickinson and what made you decide to write a trilogy about him?
Leona: Thanks for inviting us, Tyler! Jonathan Dickinson (1663–1722) was a colorful character and a highly respected Quaker merchant from Port Royal, Jamaica who shipwrecked on Florida's southeast coast in 1696, along with his family, other passengers and crew members. Initially, Glenn and I were gung-ho writing a thriller about Jonathan's harrowing voyage, shipwreck and captivity. However, once we dug into Jonathan's life, lineage and Jamaica's past, we discovered 17th century Port Royal was the wickedest city on earth, during an era when freedom fighters roamed the countryside and villainous pirates plundered the Caribbean seas. That's when we realized our story could be so much larger than one book.
Glenn: Most of the main events in the story actually happened: the Jamaican earthquake, tsunami and landslides of 1662, constant storms and hurricanes, the dangers at sea, the maroon wars, and the enslavement of blacks as well as whites. Lots of what we take for granted today was life threatening to the people living in the Caribbean during the 17th century. Our readers will learn of many of these events for the first time.
Tyler: I watched your book trailer and I loved how you asked whether the reader would like a book with a hurricane, landslide, a city under water, pirates, etc. so it sounds like a really exciting story you are telling. What do you think it is about this type of action adventure that will interest readers so much?
Leona: Who can resist tales of the golden age of piracy and sunken treasure ships? The thrills, twists and turns, riveting illustrations and heart-stopping action hook them! Besides, a lot of people identify with the pirates' freedom to do what they want. Another attraction, as Richard Blake noted in his review, is that we "…skillfully combine legend and myth with historical fact."
Tyler: Your series is named for John Dickinson but it starts out with Oumar Seydou. Will you tell us a little about him and how he comes to meet John Dickinson?
Leona: Oumar as a young boy is taken from everything he holds dear. But first he had to survive. With few allies and many enemies, he had to forge himself into a weapon. Ten years later, a force to be reckoned with, he punishes the wicked, delivering freedom and justice outside the law. When his path crosses Jonathan's, their lives are forever altered.
Glenn: Oumar Seydou represents thousands of Africans taken away from their homes and families. When Jonathan turns seven, Oumar is a freedom fighter whose reason for living is to free slaves from the bondage of English plantation owners. The Dickinson family workforce consisted of a large slave population.
Tyler: I understand there are also contemporary characters in the book who parallel the seventeenth century characters. Can you tell us about the contemporary characters and their connections?
Glenn: The contemporary characters in the book are descendants of three main characters in "Glimpse of Sunlight." In an effort to recover the sunken fortune, they have come together to share the stories that have been handed down through their families for generations since the 17th century. These characters will lay the foundation for the story structure in "Sapphire of the Sea," the final book in the Jonathan Dickinson Odyssey.
Leona: Most of "Glimpse of Sunlight" occurs in the late 17th Century; however, we have structured our thriller much like the movie "Titanic" where the contemporary bookends frame the past. The modern-day characters are a brilliant marine archeologist, a needy college student, and a ruthless tycoon. Their quest for a boatload of riches eventually opens a window into Jamaica's past with three unlikely and unforgettable adventurers—their forebears…an ex slave, a notorious pirate and an elite merchant.
Tyler: Tell me a little about Port Royal, which in your promotional pieces you refer to as the wickedest city on earth. Why was it so wicked?
Leona: Ideally situated to attract trade, Port Royal was the bloody hub of the Caribbean, the world's busiest shipping center, and the most important trading post in the New World. But the lawless port city was a haven of marauding pirates with twenty-four-hours-a-day drinking and debauchery. When the pirates weren't plundering the high seas, they were back at their old trade of heavy drinking, foul language, and whoring. Imagine glittering wealth, then picture forty-four bars on thirty-three acres notorious for widespread mayhem, crimes galore and casual violence. That gives you some idea of Port Royal's infamy.
Glenn: Following wars with neighboring European countries, England was left without the soldiers and fleet needed to provide its Jamaican colony with protection, especially from Spain or France. The Gov. of Jamaica licensed pirates to operate as privateers and gave them safe harbor at Port Royal.
With proximity to Spanish trade routes, the Port Royal base of operations allowed the privateers to decimate shipping between Spain and the colonies in the New World. The port city soon became one of the wealthiest in the English colonies, dominated by the pirate way of life. When England outlawed privateering, many privateers turned to piracy and continued to use Port Royal as their base. Pirate crews spent most of their free time drunk, carousing with prostitutes, gambling and murdering one another. Port Royal benefited from this lively, glamorous infamy and grew to be one of the two largest towns and the most economically important port in the English colonies. It was known to be the Wickedest City on Earth.
Tyler: You must have done a lot of research for this book. What was that process like and did you find any surprises along the way, or anything you felt the need to take liberties with in writing the novel?
Leona: Yes, our research was comprehensive and in hindsight invaluable. Luckily, a plethora of facts, figures and documentation was readily available. However, I'd not worked on a historic fiction manuscript before, so I had no idea how time-consuming digging into the past could be. At first it was obvious what we needed, but I soon discovered even the simplest things like foods, dress, dialect and slang had to be ferreted out. During the process, we learned that ever since the Spanish conquered the peaceful Arawaks in the early 16th century, Jamaica has endured a painful history tinged with an undercurrent of violence. The biggest surprise for me was its epic tale of resistance to tyranny and passion for freedom. The history we unearthed showed us the challenges and the perseverance of the Jamaican people. We gleaned an insight into Jamaica's multi-cultural imprint on the global community and came away with a better understanding of the human spirit.
Glenn: The Jonathan Dickinson Odyssey began as a novel about his adventure along the Florida coast. During our research, we found that the story of Jonathan Dickinson began during the second half of the 17th century. We spent six months processing our research.
Tyler: Tell me how the three of you came to know each other and decide to collaborate together.
Leona: The international bestseller "Jonathan Dickinson's Journal" was reprinted sixteen times in English, and three times each in Dutch and German translations, between 1700 and 1869. Glenn read it first, then envisioned an updated version. He invited me to co-author and the rest is history. More than that, however, Glenn deserves full credit for pulling our creative team together.
Glenn: I met Leona in 2010, when she founded the Palm City Word Weavers. We both read the "Journal of Jonathan Dickinson" in the spring of 2012. Shortly thereafter, I was asked to write an article about a local artist. When I interviewed Steve Witucki, I was amazed at the depth of his portfolio. Each year, he creates more art than most artists do any year. The amazing fact is six and half months of the year he spends navigating the waters of Lake Superior aboard the Edwin Gott. Steve was immediately excited about the concept of the Jonathan Dickinson Project.
Tyler: How did your writing process work? Did one of you do the actual writing and the other give ideas, or did you each write different sections of the book?
Glenn: Leona and I created the structure for "Glimpse of Sunlight" utilizing Christopher Vogler's Heroes Journey structure. Next, we outlined the entire novel individually, then merged our two versions into one detailed roadmap. We wrote different sections of the first draft, factoring in our strengths and preferences. In general, Leona concentrated on the bookends, the Oumar and Blair characters, the word painting, the romance, and the 1692 action and catastrophe scenes. I focused on Jonathan Dickinson's character arc, the maroon raids, the scenes at sea and treasure sequences. Once we polished our draft, we turned our final version over to our content and line editors. A bit of backstory here, we literally auditioned twenty-one editors by having each one critique our first chapter. That's why we're convinced we hired the best.
Tyler: Steve, how did you decide which scenes to illustrate? Did Leona and GE tell you what they wanted, or did you just read the book and look for inspiration?
Steve: Leona and Glenn gave me descriptions of people and scenes. This, coupled with my own research, enabled me to illustrate the characters as well as deliver the historic details and the elaborate tapestry for each scene.
Tyler: Can you give us any information about the second book in the series, what will happen in it, and when we can expect it to be released?
Leona: "Jonathan," our book #2 based on "Jonathan Dickinson's Journal," delves into his internal goals, the harrowing tale of his voyage and its aftermath. Expect publication around Fall 2014.
Tyler: Great, we'll be watching for it. Thank you all again for the opportunity to interview you today about "Glimpse of Sunlight," and I hope you'll join me again when the second volume of Jonathan Dickinson's Odyssey is released. Before we go, will you tell us a little about the book's website and what additional information our readers can find there about this book and the series?
Glenn: Our website www.jonathandickinson.org offers more information about us and the entire creative team. It's also an opportunity to view the artwork, purchase art, get pre-purchase discounts, see the trailer, sign up for email updates and enter contests and giveaways.
Tyler: Thank you again, Leona, Glenn, and Steve. I wish you much success with the series.
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Labatt Threatens To Sue Newspaper For Showing Photo of Suspected Killer Holding Its Beer
from the ip-rights-gone-insane dept
However, as David Canton alerts us, Canadian beer giant Labatt Breweries is now threatening to sue the Montreal Gazette, because in reporting on this story, the Gazette used a photo of Magnotta, showing him holding a bottle of Labatt Blue:
"As I am sure you can understand, this image is highly denigrating to our brand, and we are disturbed that this image remains on your site despite repeated requests and the many images available of this person," Karyn Sullivan, Labatt's associate general counsel, wrote in a letter to the Gazette.Of course, as even the article about this explains, Labatt is "exacerbating the damage" by not just mentioning it, but threatening to sue to get the picture taken down. There's simply no legitimate legal issue here. As the Gazette properly pointed out in response: "The image originally appeared on Magnotta's personal Facebook page and on his blog and thus is newsworthy. There is no connection made between the brand and the suspect in the accompanying caption, headline or news story."
Except that, now that Labatt has threatened to sue, there is a connection. If someone at Labatt had simply understood the very basics of the Streisand Effect, they would have known better. It seems like perhaps Labatt should spend a bit more time hiring better lawyers, rather than worrying about a photo of an accused killer drinking its beer.


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"Identity Theft"
from pinterest.com via Kyoko Sundquist
Way back when it was the horse thieves and bank robbers you had to worry about. Now 'a days we have identity theft, grand theft auto, phishing, traditional bank robbers, kidnappers (theft of a loved one) and so forth. But not all thieves are bad! What about those little ones that steal your heart with their expressions of love? Or the soul mate that takes half your soul and gives you half his? Or the friend that takes up your time, but gives back ten fold in an act of kindness?
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Jan. 28, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Sophomore Andrew Yoon swept Fordham University's No. 1 player, Charles Sterken, in men's squash action on Saturday afternoon, but it wasn't enough for MIT to overcome the Rams, as the Engineers fell, 7-2, in the Zesiger Center. Tech's record dipped to 1-7 on the year with the loss, while Fordham improved to 2-9.
Yoon was highly impressive in easily dispatching Sterken out of the top spot, winning handily by a score of 9-6, 9-2, 9-2. It was the Hong Kong, China native's second three-game sweep of the season, as he also accomplished the feat in the Engineers' 9-0 victory over Bryant University in December.
Senior David Baumgartner picked up MIT's other victory out of the No. 4 position, although he did it in a decidedly different fashion than Yoon. After winning the first two games, 9-4, 9-7, Baumgartner struggled in games three and four en route to losing by scores of 9-7 and 9-1. However, he rediscovered his form in the final game and edged Jason Sherriff, 9-7, for the five-game triumph.
Fordham swept five of the other seven matches by 3-0 scores, with junior Saad Zaheer and freshman Steve Howland the only other Engineers to push their matches past the minimum three games. After falling in the first game, 9-1, Zaheer stormed back to take the second game, 9-3. However, he was beaten, 9-2, 9-4 in the final two games. Howland fell behind, 9-4, 9-6, before easily taking the third game, 9-2. He then dropped the fourth game, 9-0.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2007) - Freshman Dequan Twilley (Shelbyville) sank a long-range 3-pointer from the right wing with .4 seconds remaining in overtime to give ETSU a 75-72 win over defending Atlantic Sun Conference champion Lipscomb Thursday night inside Memorial Center.
It was the second overtime game of the week for ETSU, and the win improves the Buccaneers to 9-7 overall, 3-1 in A-Sun play. Meanwhile, Lipscomb drops to 8-7, 2-2.
Twilley's last second heroics highlighted a special night for a trio of ETSU freshmen, including a 17-point and career-high eight rebound effort from guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.), and an 8-point, three-rebound night from forward Blake Mishler (Metamora, Ill.). In addition, Smith, Twilley and Mishler combined for an 11-of-13 mark from the foul line after halftime, and Mishler grabbed the final defensive rebound of the game setting up Twilley's dramatic winner.
"Obviously, our freshman didn't play like freshmen tonight," said ETSU head coach Murry Bartow. "Dequan just wants the ball late and we saw that in the
The first half resembled the Bucs' earlier game this week against
After the break, the Bucs managed to finally regain the lead at 50-49 with remaining in the contest. They would maintain that advantage for the next eight minutes, leading by as many as six points at 62-56 with left in the game. However, Lipscomb rallied and managed to tie the game on a 3-pointer by senior Trey Williams with 12 seconds left. Twilley then attempted his first game-winner of the night, but his shot clanked off the rim and the two teams headed to overtime.
In the extra period, ETSU's defensive effort stepped up, holding Lipscomb to a 20 percent shooting clip. Nonetheless, Lipscomb took the lead first thanks to a pair of free throws by junior Eddie Ard, but the Bucs quickly tied the contest and managed to build a lead of three at 72-69. Again, Ard came through with a 3-pointer to tie the game with 1:14 left, and Lipscomb held the Bucs on their next possession to get a shot at the win. ETSU's defense held once more, and a missed jumper by senior Brian Fisk fell short of the mark. Mishler rebounded and Twilley made the game winner.
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Britney Spears sucked face with a dude who wasn't her BF yesterday ... but her man wasn't upset, because it was all part of the script.
The spit-swappin' all took place on the L.A. set of Britney's new music video. The identity of the male kissing partner is unclear ... but he appears to be pretty good looking.
(UPDATE: Our friends at toofab.com have ID'd the dude -- click here to find out more!)
As for Brit's BF David Lucado -- no word if he was on the set ... but if you knew your girlfriend was going to make out with a younger, hotter man -- would you wanna be there to watch??
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Should the Big Ten Consider Removing Penn State From the Conference?
Pretty simple question. This is the most heinous case I have seen come out of college sports that involved the entire chain of command up to the president of the university. The university's reaction to this has been whatever the word for appalling but a thousand times more is. A thousand times appaling. Writing this I'm getting nauseous.
Point being: this does not represent the values of the Big Ten or any conference but especially the Big Ten. I don't see a gray area here but I'm happy to have someone investigate to see if there is one. If things are as bad as they seem, then I don't want to be associated with that place in any way shape or form. I think there should at least be an investigation with the threat of removal present.


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In the beginning, UTM contracted telephone connections from the local telephone company, but as the University grew the decision was made to provide telephone services in-house. The original telephone switch was a Rohlm, and later a NEC NEAX 2400 MDS. In 2004 advances in technology brought about the upgrade to a NEC NEAX 2400 IPX that provides Voice over IP (VoIP) functionality in addition to the traditional telephone services.
Currently there are over 3000 "Station Codes" (extensions) programmed into our telephone switch, also known as a PBX (Private Branch eXchange). With the new PBX we also obtained our own "Office Code" (prefix) of 881, or UT1. Our section of Tennessee is in the 731 "Area Code", so any UTM number will be 731-881-xxxx, where "xxxx" is the four digit extension. Using a campus phone to call another campus phone, all you have to dial is the four digit extension since it doesn't go past our PBX.
Calls to numbers not on campus require dialing a 9 for an outside line. You'll get a "second dialtone" and then it's just like dialing from home.
Telephone connections in dorms and residences are all "analog", so you can plug in any standard phone you want to use. These numbers also have Voicemail, with enough mailboxes to match the occupants of the suite. Except for the new University Village Apartments, which have a single telephone jack in the kitchen of the common area, telephone wiring was installed long before data and cable TV. In these other buildings, look for a standard wall plate or surface mount wall jack to plug into. The box with the cable TV jack in it also contains your ethernet connection, but not your phone.
Telephone connections in academic and administrative buildings can either be standard analog or digital. Digital telephones are useful for receptionists since they offer multiple "line appearance" buttons with lights to let you know if someone's line is busy before you transfer a call.
Telephone service is provided to the campus primarily through underground cables. At some remote sites aerial cables are used. For one building we have a pair of Quintum TenorAX VoIP units and a wireless 802.11a router to send dialtone to seven analog phones plus a fax across the data network. We also have QTelnet FreeRide VoIP boxes for temporary two-line analog services if needed. They were, when the cable to the Chancellor's Residence got dug up!
We've been testing the NEAX proprietary DTerm IP phones both on campus using our LAN and off campus across commercial CATV and DSL broadband using the VLAN. NEAX also has a PC softphone application we've been having fun with. This is where VoIP really shines... you take your campus phone with you wherever you have an internet connection. It's great for saving on long distance, but the problem is, if you dial 911 you'll still get the Campus Police!


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10:30 pm
Rick Steves' Europe "Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns" Rick tours the innovative medieval hospital in Siena and a bakery that makes panforte. He explores the Chianti region and spends a night at a farmhouse where he learns about the Slow Food Movement before following the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.G
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Death: A Personal Understanding "Child" Children often understand that death is a changed state of being, but not how final it is. Between the ages of seven and ten, their questions about death become more frequent and complicated. In this program, we look at children. D
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Death: A Personal Understanding "Grief and Bereavement" The effect of grief can last a lifetime as we try to find a balance between overcoming our loss and keeping the memory of the loved one alive. In this program, the question "How long does grief last?" guides conversations with two middle-aged sisters whose mother recently died; with members of a family in which the youngest son was murdered; with an adult orphaned as a child; and with a teenager who lost her mother, and may now lose her father and brother, to AIDS. D


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Victory for Voluntary GMO-Free Labels!
Monsanto and Eli Lilly have successfully blocked consumers' right to know about factory-farm dairy production by concealing the use of their genetically engineered bovine growth hormone, a.k.a. rBGH or rBST.
Still, when it comes to voluntary labels on non-GMO food, consumers are winning!
The first blow to biotech was in 2010 when a Sixth Circuit court ruled that milk produced with synthetic hormones is different than milk produced without it and struck down a Ohio rule that would have removed "rBGH-free" labels from dairy products. The court found:
- A compositional difference does exist between milk from untreated cows and conventional milk.
- The use of rBGH (rbST) in milk production has been shown to elevate the levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a naturally occurring hormone that in high levels is linked to several types of cancers, among other things.
- rBGH (rbST) use induces an unnatural period of milk production during a cow's "negative energy phase." Milk produced during this stage is considered to be low quality due to its increased fat content and its decreased level of proteins.
- Milk from rBGH-injected cows contains higher somatic cell counts, which makes the milk turn sour more quickly and is another indicator of poor milk quality.


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2012-02-29 / Obituaries
Linda Joan Shipley, Amityville resident, homemaker
Linda Joan Shipley, a resident of Amityville for almost 40 years, died Feb. 8, 2012 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 67 years old. Mrs. Shipley was born in 1945 in Hicksville to Jacob and Alice (Olsen) Kraft. In addition to caring for her family, she was a self-employed subcontractor in the newspaper industry.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved AT&T Inc.'s $86 billion buyout of BellSouth Corp. Friday, the day after the company offered a new slate of concessions for consumers and competitors.
Lawyers for AT&T and the two Democratic commissioners who had opposed the merger, hammered out a compromise, the details of which were released Thursday night.
Among the conditions offered by AT&T is a promise to observe "network neutrality" principles, an offer of $19.95 per month stand-alone digital subscriber line service and a vow to divest some wireless spectrum.
The FCC's approval was the last major regulatory hurdle for the proposed deal, which is the largest telecommunications merger in U.S. history.
AT&T offered the concessions after a little more than a week of marathon negotiations with lawyers who work for the two Democrats on the commission, Michael Copps and Jonathan Adelstein.
Adelstein said Friday he was pleased with the agreement.
"We got substantial concessions that are going to mitigate a lot of the harms that would otherwise have resulted from this merger," he said.
Consumer advocates had opposed the merger from the beginning, but put the best face on the compromise, especially on the issue of network neutrality, which can be loosely defined as the idea that all Internet traffic should be treated equally.
Mark Cooper, research director for the Consumer Federation of America said AT&T has pledged to protect "the free and open Internet." He called it a "win for the public" and said he will continue to work for federal legislation on network neutrality in the New Year.
The agreement came together 10 days after Republican Commissioner Robert McDowell announced that he would not vote, despite being authorized to do so by the FCC's general counsel. The buyout passed by a 4-0 vote with McDowell not participating.
McDowell, a Republican, had decided not to participate in the negotiations because of his former position as a lobbyist for Comptel, a trade organization that opposes the merger.
Republican FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, who supported approval of the merger without conditions, had declared an impasse in the negotiations and was betting that McDowell would vote in favor of the deal break a 2-2 partisan deadlock.
But with McDowell's firm declaration that he would not vote, the pressure shifted to AT&T, which had hoped to close the transaction by the end of the year, a development that put the two Democrats in a much stronger position.
Adelstein said the agreement could have been completed a month ago were it not for the McDowell issue. "It turns out there was never an impasse after all," he said.
Under the agreement, BellSouth shareholders will receive 1.325 shares of AT&T stock for every share of BellSouth stock. In March, when the buyout was announced, it was valued at $67 billion. But thanks to a more than 25 percent increase in the value of AT&T's stock, the total is up to around $86 billion.
The Justice Department approved the merger on Oct. 11, but it attached no conditions, a move that prompted outrage among many Democrats.
In an effort to gain the support of Copps and Adelstein, AT&T submitted a set of concessions on Oct. 13, but they were rejected.
In AT&T's letter committing to the new conditions, the company's senior vice president in charge of regulatory affairs, Robert W. Quinn Jr., noted that the new concessions were "significantly more extensive than those submitted on Oct. 13."
The new offer extends the lifespan of many conditions from 30 months under the old deal to 42 months or longer in some cases.
Among the promises made by the company:
-An offer of stand-alone, DSL Internet service to customers in its service area for $19.95 per month for 30 months. The "naked DSL (digital subscriber line)" offer would allow those who live in AT&T and BellSouth's service areas to sign up for fast Internet access without being required to buy a package of other services.
-To cap rates for "special access" customers, usually competitors and large businesses that pay to connect directly to a regional phone company's central office via a dedicated fiber optic line, for 48 months.
-To divest all of the 2.5 GHZ spectrum currently licensed to BellSouth within one year of the merger closing date.
-To "repatriate" 3,000 jobs that were outsourced by BellSouth outside the U.S. by Dec. 31, 2008, with at least 200 of those jobs to be located in New Orleans.
The most difficult issue for negotiators was that of network neutrality.
AT&T had clearly drawn a line in the sand on the issue, and was not prepared to offer any promises that would not affect the telecommunications industry as a whole.
The company's commitment has been receiving generally positive reaction from proponents of the concept, but some skepticism from others, who are concerned with the wording of AT&T's commitment.
AT&T says it will "maintain a neutral network and neutral routing in its wireline broadband Internet access service" for two years and that it would not sell services to Internet content providers that "privileges, degrades or prioritizes" traffic over its wireline broadband service.
But it makes an exception to the company's Internet Protocol television service.
Earl Comstock, president and CEO of Comptel, a group that represents competitors of AT&T, said he would have preferred to see more conditions from AT&T, and questioned why the compromise came so quickly.
"Compared to where it was in the fall, there was definite progress," he said of the deal. "But given the negotiating position (of the Democrats) it could be better."
The combination of San Antonio-based AT&T and Atlanta-based BellSouth will have operations in 22 states. AT&T estimates that about 10,000 jobs will be phased out over three years.
Combined, the companies generate about $117 billion in revenue and operate 68.7 million local phone lines stretching coast to coast across the southern United States and up through the Midwest.
The buyout will also give AT&T complete control over Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless telecommunications provider, which it owns in partnership with BellSouth.


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Dave "Bio" Baranek was one of 451 young men to become a Navy flight officer in 1980, but he was the only one from that group to become an instructor at Topgun, the Navy's elite Fighter Weapons School. He was so good that Hollywood came knocking on his door, and asked to assist with the making of "Top Gun," which earned $353 million and helped make Tom Cruise into a superstar.
Baranek's new book, "Topgun Days," describes his experiences as a regular guy thrown into the crazy world of Hollywood, and the daring, hot-shot moves that got him into Topgun in the first place. The book includes a variety of tales, including how he got used to airsickness during dynamic maneuvering in training school; faceoffs in the air at 700 mph; how Topgun students receive their call-signs ("Bio" is short for bionic, which rhymes with Baranek, Dave's last name; his mom's reaction when he received his first jet with his name printed on it (she complained that it said "Dave" instead of "David"…. and he never brought her on-site again; and how the first few takes of some of the scenes in "Top Gun" had to be completely redone because they were inaccurate or improbable. The book also includes dozens of photos of planes, flights in action, scenes from the movie set and a glossary of flight terms and Topgun information.
For more information: TopGunBio.com.


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A world leader in international student placement services
and a proud co-owner of IELTS
The University of Sydney
Located in the vibrant, multicultural and largest Australian city, the University of Sydney is internationally recognised as a prestigious, world-leading institution that drives positive change through high-impact research and inspired education. Home to a world-class curriculum, state-of-the-art research facilities and a culturally diverse community of high-achievers, the University of Sydney is renowned for attracting the brightest minds and producing graduates with the passion and ability to become the leaders of tomorrow.
الحرم الجامعي الرئيسي:
Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington), NSW
Camden, Cumberland, Mallett Street, Rozelle, Surry Hills, Botanic Gardens (Sydney Conservatorium of Music)
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التجهيزات: Agriculture and Environment; Architecture, Design and Planning; Arts and Social Sciences; Business; Dentistry; Education and Social Work; Engineering and Information Technologies; Health Sciences; Law; Medicine; Nursing and Midwifery; Pharmacy; Science; Sydney College of the Arts; Sydney Conservatorium of Music; Veterinary Science
نظرة عامة
At the University of Sydney, you can gain a world-class education that can take your career anywhere in the world.
Established in 1850 as Australia's first university, the University of Sydney consistently ranks in the top 1% of universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings. Internationally renowned as an elite institution that excels in teaching and research, the University of Sydney has a network of campuses throughout the dynamic city of Sydney, with its flagship campus located centrally amidst beautiful grounds and heritage listed buildings. Inspired by a noble vision that quality education should be accessible to all, the university hosts a multicultural campus that celebrates diversity and attracts students from 145 countries.
The University of Sydney has a comprehensive and constantly-evolving curriculum informed by the latest research and developments in technology. With world-class learning facilities led by world-class teachers, the university delivers an exceptional educational experience that inspires greatness and fosters imagination, confidence and achievement. Ranked 31st for employer reputation in the 2013/14 QS World University Rankings, the University of Sydney graduates are regarded as high-achievers who can lead positive change in local and international communities, with the university's distinguished alumni network including Prime Ministers, High Court Justices, Governor-Generals, Nobel Prize winners, and a President of the United Nations General Assembly.
The University of Sydney is among the world's leading research institutions; home to more than 70 research centres, it is consistently one of the largest Australian recipients of research funding. The university is a member of several renowned national and international university networks that recognise the power of research and education in transforming societies, including the prestigious Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading universities in research and education, the Academic Consortium 21, Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Australia-Africa Universities Network (AAUN) and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Did you know...?
- Six Australian prime ministers have graduated from the University of Sydney, including Gough Whitlam and John Howard – more than any other Australian institution.
- University of Sydney graduate and CSIRO Scientist John O'Sullivan developed a patent that was crucial in the invention of Wifi, one of the greatest technological innovations of the 21st century. O'Sullivan's ground-breaking research into wireless technology earned him the nation's top science award, the Prime Minister's Prize for Science.
- The university's main Camperdown/Darlington campus has been ranked in the world's top 10 most beautiful universities by Britain's Daily Telegraph and The Huffington Post.
Main Intakes
Semester 1: February
Semester 2: July
Summer School: December - February
Pathway Partners
University of Sydney Foundation Program - Taylors College
University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching
مناطق الدراسة
The University comprises 16 faculties which offer degree programs at bachelor, masters, and PhD levels.
Agriculture and Environment
Environmental Sciences | Plant and Food Sciences
Architecture, Design and Planning
Architecture | Design Computing | Audio and Acoustics | Building Services | Facilities Management | Heritage Conservation | Illumination Design | Interaction Design and Electronic Arts | Sustainable Design | Urban Design | Urban and Regional Planning
Arts and Social Sciences
Economics | Letters, Art and Media | Languages and Cultures | Philosophical and Historical Inquiry | Social and Political Sciences
Accounting | Business Analytics | Business Information Systems | Business Law | Finance | International Business | Marketing | Work and Organisational Studies | Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS)
Dentistry | Oral Health Therapy
Education and Social Work
Early Childhood | Primary | Secondary | School Counselling
Engineering and Information Technologies
Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | Civil Engineering | Electrical and Information Engineering | Information Technologies
Health Sciences
Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health | Exercise and Sport Science | Medical Radiation Sciences | Occupational Therapy | Physiotherapy | Rehabilitation Counselling | Speech Pathology
Asian and Pacific Law | Constitutional/Public Law | Contract/Commercial/Obligations | Corporate | Criminal Law and Criminology | Employment Law | Environmental Law | Equity/Property/Family | Health Governance, Law and Ethics | Intellectual Property and Media | International Law | Jurisprudence | Litigation/Dispute Resolution | Taxation
School of Medical Sciences | School of Public Health | School of Rural Health | Addiction Medicine | Anaesthesia | Anatomy and Histology | Biomedical Science | Brain and Mind Sciences | Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health | Dermatology | Ear, Nose and Throat | Emergency Medicine | General Practice | Genetic Medicine | Medical Imaging | Intensive Care Medicine | Molecular Bioscience | Medicine | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology | Paediatrics and Child Health | Pathology | Pharmacology | Physiology | Psychiatry | Sleep Medicine | Surgery
Nursing and Midwifery
Advanced Nursing Practice | Cancer and Haematology Practice | Emergency Nursing | Intensive Care Nursing | Mental Health Nursing | Nurse Practitioner | Primary Health Care Nursing
Industrial Pharmacy | International Pharmacy | Rural Pharmacy
History and Philosophy of Science | Biological Sciences | Chemistry | Geosciences | Mathematics and Statistics | Molecular Bioscience | Physics | Psychology
Sydney College of the Arts
Critical Studies | Painting | Photomedia | Screen Arts | Sculpture | Printmedia | Jewellery or Object
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Analysis, History and Culture Studies | Composition | Contemporary Music Practice | Music Education and Pedagogy | Music Skills | Performance and Ensemble
Veterinary Science
Animal Genetics and Biotechnology | Animal Health and Disease | Animal Production Systems | Wildlife Conservation and Management
Teaching and Research Specialisations/Strengths
- The University of Sydney is highly regarded for its research capabilities, with 75% of the university's academic research fields rated as 'above world standard' in the 2012 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessment. The university is a major recipient of research funding, recently receiving over $100 million combined from the ARC and NHMRC. The university hosts 70 research centres, including three ARC Centres of Excellence that undertake research into the fields of Autonomous Systems, All-sky Astrophysics and Optical Systems (CUDOS). A wide range of core research facilities include the Mass Spectrometry Core Facility (MSCF) and Advanced Cytometry Facility (ACF).
- The Sydney Law School, the first in Australia, received a rating of 5 stars in the 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia. Sydney's Law School's research is ranked 5th within the top international law schools in the Social Sciences Research Network, with students offered pathways to study at Oxford, Cambridge and leading law schools in Asia, Europe and North America. Sydney Law School's research strengths include criminal, environmental and international law.
- The Arts and Social Sciences faculty ranks among the best arts faculties in the world, ranking in the top 20 in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2013/14. The world-leading faculty offers an extensive range of disciplines led by internationally renowned experts, and offers student exchange programs with over 100 top institutions worldwide including London's Kings College and China's Peking University.
The University of Sydney's Health Sciences faculty is world-class, ranking 23rd in THE World University Rankings by Subject in Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health. The faculty hosts The Charles Perkins Centre, the newly-opened $385 million research complex that accommodates 950 researchers and over 1400 students, with state-of-the-art laboratories, clinical research facilities and advanced collaboration spaces. The centre aims to uncover solutions to significant global health challenges including cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.
تجهيزات الحرم الجامعي
- Camperdown campus located close to public transport with easy access to the city's beaches, parks and business district
- Public bus services are accessible to all campus locations, with parking available at some campuses
- Extensive library services including the largest academic library in the Southern Hemisphere
- State-of-the-art learning resources and computing facilities
- Over 200 student clubs, societies and cultural programs
- Excellent sporting facilities including two fitness centres, a rock-climbing wall and Olympic-sized pool
- Cultural and leisure facilities available including cafes, bars, museums, galleries and festivals
Sydney: Fast Facts
Capital city of New South Wales
Over 4.6 million
Temperate climate with over 340 sunny days per year
11 universities in NSW
NSW Attractions:
Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Blue Mountains
Best known for:
Over 70 stunning beaches, including Bondi and Manly Beach
Interesting Fact:
Sydney is the most popular city in the world for international students, beating more than 83 cities including London, Paris and New York, according to the 2014 Global Cities Index by global consultancy firm A.T Kearney
Student Testimonials
"I had classmates from 14 different countries so working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and sharing information with them gave me a very wide perspective of things, and that has broadened my horizons. I'd recommend students coming here.... it's about the university, the environment, the faculty, the resources you have....you can learn a lot and take your career to another level."
Naj, Master of International Public Health – University of Sydney website.
"I chose Sydney for its fantastic global reputation in student experience and research. With the support of the University of Sydney Union and the University, I founded INCUBATE, a start-up accelerator program that helps student entrepreneurs launch their first business."
James, Bachelor of Computer Science – University of Sydney website.
"I chose Sydney based on the calibre of its teaching staff. Unlike other programs, which 'invite' industry guests along for the occasional lecture, industry professionals and world-leading academics teach the subjects....the knowledge I've gained has already allowed me to complete research for a top retailer, providing valuable insights and recommendations."
Josh, Master of Marketing - University of Sydney website.
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Mobile Phones Might Not Interfere With Planes, But They Sure Can Interfere With Pilots
from the okay,-perhaps-pilots-should-be-barred-from-texting dept
Somewhere between 2500 feet and 2000 feet, the captain's mobile phone started beeping with incoming text messages, and the captain twice did not respond to the co-pilot's requests.There followed a series of errors, with the pilot and the co-pilot not communicating with each other -- the pilot trying to drop the wheels as the co-pilot prepared to abort the landing -- and then both pilots becoming confused about their actual altitude. Oh, and then there was the fact that the flaps were set incorrectly.
The co-pilot looked over and saw the captain "preoccupied with his mobile phone", investigators said. The captain told investigators he was trying to unlock the phone to turn it off, after having forgotten to do so before take-off.
At 1000 feet, the co-pilot scanned the instruments and felt "something was not quite right" but could not spot what it was.
I'm not necessarily one to bemoan the way people get obsessed with text messaging these days, but I generally think that if you're flying a commercial airplane, and taking it in for landing... it shouldn't be that hard to know that it's a good idea to not worry about your phone for five minutes.


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At first glance, the sensuous curves of the 82-story Aqua building on North Columbus Drive and the sleekly horizontal lines of the Media Production Center of Columbia College Chicago, at 16th and State Streets, appear to have little in common.
But both sprang from the imagination and innovative spirit of Jeanne Gang, a 2011 MacArthur Fellowship winner described by the foundation as "an architect challenging the aesthetic and technical possibilities of the art form in a wide range of structures."
To Gang, 47, the desire to avoid conventional approaches arises from the specific needs of whatever building she's designing.
"The way that I start a project is by thinking of working with a material and working within the many constraints of the project," says Gang.
"A lot of people these days start with a form and then try to work the functions and the materials into it, and we really work from the other side of that."
The aforementioned Aqua building stands as a case in point. For all the visual poetry of the building's façade, with its distinct balcony shapes for each floor, Gang was trying to address the experiences of those who would live there, she says.
"The whole reason for doing a high-rise – making it possible for a lot of people to live in a very small footprint – is very appealing to me, because it's more sustainable," adds Gang.
"On that particular site, the whole idea is to be able to get views for people. By pulling in and out (the placement of the balconies), people can see in and out of buildings (nearby) and get views they wouldn't ordinarily see."
Yet this gently undulating effect was possible because Gang employed new technologies in shaping the building's concrete floor plates. By using the latest digital tools in her office and at the site, Gang could shape the concrete so that each floor of the building had a different contour.
"A lot of people treat (concrete) so it looks like stone," says Gang, "but it's liquid and capable of being fluid."
Another Gang creation unfolds inside Columbia College's Media Production Center, where film students learn to create the illusion of depth on the flat screen.
"We thought we would try to embody that in three dimensions inside the building," adds Gang, in explaining why she opted to "create windows that cut through the building, (so) you create these sequences of space," she says. The students are "learning how to make film, and they're in a space that's kind of compatible with it."
If Gang's rising international profile suggests she doesn't need the $500,000 prize or cachet of the MacArthur Fellowship, she offers another perspective. The money, she says, can underwrite research that's not funded by clients; and the MacArthur imprimatur holds personal meaning, she says.
"It's a vote of confidence that other people think that what you're doing is interesting and worthwhile," she says. "It's a vote for us for what we're going to do in the future." BD+C


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One of the cool things about Merge Replication is that it has the capability of revealing very interesting information regarding applications and their associated statements ran against published articles. We can learn quite a bit about an application just by the sheer number of data changes that are replicated as a result of the statements it executes. This can reveal not only which tables an application changes the most, but may even be useful in identifying flaws in application statements when the amount of data changes being replicated is more than anticipated.
Merge Replication tracks data changes through triggers and system tables in the publication and subscription databases. The replication system tables contain metadata that indicates which data changes should be propagated. One of Merge Replication system tables, MSmerge_genhistory, contains one row for each generation (collection of changes) that is delivered to a Publisher or Subscriber. MSmerge_genhistory contains a column changecount, which can be used to determine which table articles contain the most data changes. So to get an idea for which articles contain the most data changes within the retention period, we can do something like this:
USE MyPublicationDB GO SELECT name AS [Object Name], SUM(changecount) as [Change Count] FROM dbo.MSmerge_genhistory WITH (NOLOCK) INNER JOIN dbo.sysmergearticles WITH (NOLOCK) ON art_nick = nickname WHERE genstatus = 1 OR genstatus = 2 GROUP BY name ORDER BY [Change Count] DESC
In this scenario, the articles in my test Merge topology that have been changed since my retention period are Customer, SalesOrderDetail, Address, Product, and SalesOrderHeader, which have had 847, 542, 450, 295, and 32 data changes respectively. If you find yourself wondering which articles in your Merge topology are exhibiting the most data changes, the changecount column in MSmerge_genhistory is what you're looking for.


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He didn't get down on one knee, but Christopher Lee wooed his wife with a skyscraping crane she literally could call her own at the dedication of the port of Baltimore's berth capable of handling the world's largest cargo ships.
As founder of Highstar Capital, the Ruxton resident provided the financial backing for a $105 million expansion at Seagirt Marine Terminal to make Baltimore one of only two East Coast ports — the other is Norfolk, Va. — ready to handle the larger ships that could pass through the widened Panama Canal in 2015.
That investment allowed Lee a marital do-over at Wednesday morning's celebration, upgrading the "cheap ring" he gave Susan Ginkel 23 years ago with the naming of one of Seagirt's four gleaming white cranes in her honor.
"Now I can give you a 400-foot, super post-Panamax crane. What other husband in America can say that?" said Lee, pulling back the curtain on a plaque as Gov. Martin O'Malley led other dignitaries in applause.
Maryland officials and Highstar Capital's Ports America signed a 50-year agreement in 2010 that turned over Seagirt's daily operations to the private firm in return for a 50-foot-deep berth and four cranes with the reach and power to unload ships carrying three times the old berth's capacity. The state estimates the deal will be worth $1.8 billion in jobs and revenue over its life.
The Chinese-built cranes, which arrived in traffic-stopping fashion last summer, have been working since January. But superstorm Sandy derailed a dedication ceremony last fall, and this was the earliest everyone could clear their calendars.
Lee, who was a history major at the Johns Hopkins University, likened the partnership that made the expansion possible to the War of 1812, when nearby Fort McHenry defended Baltimore Harbor against attack.
"We fended off the British," he said. "We are fending off the port of Norfolk, and Baltimore will win again."
O'Malley hailed the project as an economic engine that generates $15.7 million in taxes each year and created 3,000 jobs to build the new berth and 2,700 jobs to handle anticipated additional container business.
"Through our collaboration with Ports America, we're moving the port of Baltimore forward, creating jobs and connecting our state with cities and ports half a world away," the governor said.
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said the city was investing $44 million to rebuild Broening Highway, the major thoroughfare that serves Seagirt, to better handle trucks carrying containers. In addition, she said, the city was working with the state and railroad CSX Corp. on a $90 million project to build a depot to handle trains with containers stacked two-high going to and from the port.
Two of the other new cranes also were named: one for Capt. Lorenzo DiCasagrande, vice president of Mediterranean Shipping Co., who died two years ago; and the other for James White, the port's executive director.
Afterward, White discussed what the new berth means.
"This public-private partnership demonstrates what can happen," he said. "There's still a lot of heavy lifting to do. We have to create more jobs, more opportunities, but we have the tools to do it. This means we're ready today for the ships of tomorrow."


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Following this morning's announcement about Windows Phone 8 Update 3, Microsoft has made the RTM version of the update available publically through its developer programs. But Update 3 can be installed by anyone who wants it now. So here's a guide to the update process.
Be sure to check out my post Windows Phone 8 Update 3 Preview for a complete rundown of what's new in Windows Phone 8 Update 3.
First, some important caveats
Don't even consider installing Update 3 until you've considered these issues.
Remember, Windows Phone 8 Update 3 is primarily aimed at new 5- to 6-inch "phablet" devices with 1080p screens. So check out the full feature list in my Windows Phone 8 Update 3 Preview post before even considering installing this update.
Update 3 requires that your handset already be updated to GDR2, the previous update. That's most phones, of course, but it's good to know.
Installing Update 3 may void your wireless carrier warranty. If you have a brand new phone, that's something to consider before diving in.
You cannot go back. Once you install Update 3 in this fashion, you cannot return to GDR2 or previous Windows Phone versions. You will later be able to update to the general release of Update 3, which will probably include firmware and driver updates too, or later updates.
Finally, the version of Update 3 described here includes only Microsoft's code. It does not include any device firmware or driver updates that may accompany the future, public release of his update.
Sign up as a developer
Technically, Update 3 is only available to those who have registered their Microsoft account—the same one you've signed in with on the phone—with one of Microsoft's developer programs. These include the Windows Phone Dev Center ($19 per year) or the free App Studio, which lets you create simple Windows Phone apps on the web. Since App Studio is free, head over there first, sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to sign in on your Windows Phone handset, and then register. That's all you have to do.
Download the Preview for Developers app
Now, download the Preview for Developers app from the Windows Phone Store to your handset. You can do this remotely, from your PC's web browser, or directly from the browser on your phone.
Run Preview for Developers
Once the app is installed, find it on your phone and run it. The app will step through a short wizard that explains what's happening, provides a Terms and Conditions document you must agree to, and a sign-in for your Microsoft account. Once that's all done, you agree to enable the Preview for Developers and click Done to complete the process.
Check for updates
Now, navigate on your phone to Settings, Phone Update and tap the Check for Updates button to begin the process of installing Update 3.
Download and install Update 3
Phone Update will automatically find Update 3 and begin downloading the update. When that's done, it will prompt you to install the update now. This requires a reboot.
During the update process, you will see the familiar "install gears" screen on the device, which indicates that something wonderful is happening.
This process should take 10 minutes or so, and after a second reboot, Windows Phone will migrate your data back much as what happens when you upgrade from one version of desktop Windows to another.
When that's complete, you'll be told that the update is all done and you can return to the Start screen.
You can ensure that the update installed correctly by navigating to Settings, About, tapping the More button and checking the phone version number: It should now read 8.0.10512.142.
Should you do this?
If you have to ask, probably not. But if you like living on the edge—and, to be fair, Update 3 is done, this isn't a beta version—and simply can't stand not waiting, it's proven to be reliable and error free for me so far. But understand that any phone update process like this certainly comes with some risk.


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Earth : Europe : Baltic states : Latvia : Vidzeme : Madona
Madona [1] is a city in Latvia.
Get in
By plane
There are no airports with regular air traffic in vicinity.
By car
There are two main roads going to Madona from capital Riga - one through Sigulda and Bērzakrogs, other through Pļaviņas. Road through Pļaviņas is slower due to traffic and inhabited areas with speed limitations but the road conditions are slightly better.
By Hitch-Hiking
It is pretty popular to hitch-hike in Latvia and if you can get to Madona as well. If you come via Pļaviņas, make sure you get off on the bypass road at roundabout before crossing the railway bridge in direction of Jēkabpils. From there the branch road P37 to Madona starts.
By bus
Madona is well connected by bus service with Riga and other smaller cities in eastern Latvia. Ticket price from Riga to Madona is about 5LVL and it takes usually 3 - 3,5 hours to get there. From Madona you may also catch direct buses to Cēsis, Daugavpils, Gulbene, Alūksne, Sigulda, Rēzekne, Aizkraukle, Jēkapils and numerous small villages within Madonas novads. For bus timetables and prices please check www.1188.lv
By train
Going by train is a relatively cheap and quick option (3 LVL, <3hrs) Unfortunately train runs only once per day (evenings departs from Riga and early mornings returns) and are often crowded with students on Fridays. No advance booking of seats is available. As of summer 2011, there is also a morning train from Riga on Saturdays, leaving at 08:29.
Get around
By car
Town is small and getting around by car is an easy task, without traffic jams and takes minutes. Beware that due to ongoing pipeline replacement works the surface quality on some of the streets may be really bad. Free public parking places are available in many places in the centre.
By public bus
There are 3 public bus lines in the town. Ticket (0,50LVL) can be purchased on board.
By bicycle
In late spring/summer/early autumn probably the best way to get around is bicycle. Do not leave your bike unlocked on the street as bicycle thefts are not uncommon.
Bicycle rental is available at Smecere's Sport Complex [3].
On foot
Getting around the center by walking is good option in any season.
In winter
In summer
Madona is a home for 2 high schools and a branch of public university RPIVA. Check the international exchange programs for possibility of studying. Basics of Latvian language are essential to study and live.
Current economic situation and high unemployment rates in general do not offer many possibilities to find a job, however finding a seasonal job in tourism may still be possible. For EU/EEA citizens no permits and no lengthy paperwork is required.
Credit and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Stay safe
Stay connected
GSM/3G coverage is virtually everywhere.
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Zachary Karabell: Chester Alan Arthur
Author Zachary Karabell examines Chester Alan Arthur, who was propelled into the presidency by the assassination of James Garfield and turned his back on the patronage system that had nurtured him.
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Karabell is a historian, money manager, and economist. The World Economic Forum has designated Karabell a "Global Leader for Tomorrow"; he sits on the boards of the World Policy Institute and the New America Foundation. Among his many books of history are a biography of Chester Alan Arthur and The Last Campaign: How Harry Truman Won the 1948 Election.
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Contemporary nurseries don't have to be all frills and froth. Our collection of modern nursery furniture includes elegant cribs and modern changing tables, stylish rockers and smart dressers—all designed for the perfectly appointed modern nursery.
Furnishing and decorating your modern nursery is a project both exciting and challenging. While every new parent aims to create an ideal environment in which their baby feels safe and protected, creating such a space—and making it visually inspiring, to boot—may feel like a daunting task. Still, by keeping your focus on the most essential elements of a safe and practical modern nursery, you'll find that creating a soothing, nuanced environment for your baby is easier than you may have imagined.
A fully outfitted modern nursery will certainly include a baby crib and modern changing table, but also luxuries like a roomy modern baby rocker or elegant daybed. How you compose your nursery will, of course, depend on your budget, the size of the space, and your particular desires. Still, make the transition into new parenthood less stressful for you and your baby by making a couple of baby nursery items priority purchases.
Make shopping for modern cribs your first priority.
The single most important purchase in a contemporary nursery is the baby crib. The sheer number of hours babies spend sleeping justifies the careful consideration required when selecting the safest and most comfortable modern crib. Researching and selecting the cotemporary baby crib that adheres to the most stringent safety and comfort standards, is comprised of materials that pose no harm to your child—and reflects your design sensibilities, if possible—should be your number one priority.
Be selfish when selecting a modern baby rocker or glider.
Modern cribs aside, your baby also spends a majority of its time in your arms, so be good to yourself and furnish your nursery with a comfortable modern baby glider or rocker. In those wee hours of the morning, or in the middle of the afternoon, you may find yourself needing rest even more than your baby does, and investing in a well-designed, comfortable contemporary baby rocker which has a smooth rocking motion is more than worthwhile both for you and your baby.
Take your time when selecting modern baby décor.
There's plenty to choose from when it comes to modern baby décor, but once you've selected the major pieces for your modern nursery, take a step back before adding decorative touches. It may be tempting to fill your nursery with a slew of cute things, but less is often more even with contemporary baby décor. You'll be receiving lots of baby gifts, and the key to a peaceful nursery is seldom a room stuffed full of things. Select your baby decor thoughtfully and judiciously, spending your budget towards items that are well crafted and beautiful, and designed to outlast your babies first years.
Fortunately, no. Contemporary baby décor has come a long way since plain wooden cribs and frilly bassinets, and finding baby furniture and decor that doesn't compromise your modern design sensibilities is easier than ever. While safety and comfort should always be your primary considerations, your modern nursery selections can easily have both practical and esthetic dimensions. Our collection of baby furniture and décor features a wide range of selections that will guide you towards that ideal baby crib, modern high chair, or contemporary changing table—items to help you protect the wellbeing of your baby without undermining the esthetic sensibilities of grownups.


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MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- Dominique Dixon and Amanda Frontino looked the part. As a result, the Buccaneers knocked off the top team in the Sunshine State Conference Saturday with a 61-57 win over Nova Southeastern.
It was the second straight year Barry (14-12, 5-11 SSC) has played inspired basketball to close the regular season.
Dixon and Frontino, who finished their careers at Health & Sports Center in grand fashion, provided the big lift to a team who will meet Florida Southern in Wednesday's 5 p.m. SSC Tournament opening-round game at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
Nova (19-7, 11-5) won the league regular season title, and will await the winner of Barry-Florida Southern at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the tournament quarterfinals.
A senior from Detroit, Dixon went 8 of 14 from the floor, finishing with 17 points, seven steals and four rebounds. Frontino, a Bunbury, Australia, transplant, buried four of five field goals, going 2-for-3 from beyond the arc to trigger a Buccaneer team through a game that experienced nine ties and 12 lead changes.
The Buccaneers shot 52.8 percent from the floor, and were an effective and selective 6 of 10 from three-point range. Five players scored in double figures for Barry, which outrebounded the Sharks, 34-29.
The Buccaneers trailed, 51-48, with 8:27 to play before Colette Eule hit a three-pointer to tie it. Nova's Tailor Jones canned a three of her own at the 6:42 mark as the Sharks regained control. Barry's Jackie Perez answered with a three-ball 1:04 later to tie it once again.
Nova and Barry see-sawed again when Meixandra Porter tripled before Dixon answered with her only triple to knot it at 57-57 with 5:16 remaining. Taylor Buie's three lifted the Sharks back in front, but layups by Dixon and Tyler Hardy gave Barry a 61-60 lead with 3:51 to go.
Eule's triple at the 2:56 mark made it a two-point game, following a bucket by Nova's Amanda Burakoski to put Sharks ahead, 62-61. Dixon canned a jumper with 1:10 to go as the Buccaneers created the slimmest of separation moves to go ahead, 66-62. Porter answered with a three-ball as the Sharks stormed back within one.
But Eule sank two free throws, and Hardy dropped in another pair as the Buccaneers held on to ensure a winning season.
Kaley Howard, whose low-post game had riptide effects what with the magnitude of some of her shots, finished with 12 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Hardy finished with 13 points and 10 boards for her fifth double-double of the season.
The Buccaneers trailed 41-38 with 14:19 to play after Alexis Murphy scored on a layup, but Frontino hit a jumper on an assist from Perez. After Porter scored for the Sharks, Frontino canned a big three to tie the game at 43-43 with 13:21 on the clock.
Perez scored 10 points, and had four rebounds.
The Buccaneers shot 59.1 percent from the field in the second half, going 13 of 22. Nova went 12 of 33 in the second half for 36.4 percent.
2013 SSC Women's Basketball Championship Schedule
Opening Round - Wednesday, March 6
Game 1 - 5:00 p.m. - No. 8 Barry vs. No. 9 Florida Southern
Women's Quarterfinals - Thursday, March 7
Game 3 - 12:00 p.m. - No. 4 Rollins vs. No. 5 Florida Tech
Game 4 - 2:30 p.m. - Opening-Round Winner vs. No. 1 Nova Southeastern
Game 5 - 5:00 p.m. - No. 2 Lynn vs. No. 7 Saint Leo
Game 6 - 7:30 p.m. - No. 3 Eckerd vs. No. 6 Tampa
Women's Semifinals - Saturday, March 9
Game 11 - 12:00 p.m. - Game 3 Winner v. Game 4 Winner
Game 12 - 2:30 p.m. - Game 5 Winner v. Game 6 Winner
Women's Final - Sunday, March 10
Women's Championship - 1:00 p.m. - Game 11 Winner v. Game 12 Winner