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FOXBORO — After knocking off the Texans in the Divisional round last week, there was just one thing standing in the way of the New England Patriots making their second straight trip to the Super Bowl: Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens.
FOXBORO — After knocking off the Texans in the Divisional round last week, there was just one thing standing in the way of the New England Patriots making their second straight trip to the Super Bowl: Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens already beat the Patriots once this season, a 31-30 victory in Week 3, and were looking to avenge their heartbreaking 23-20 loss in the AFC Championship game last season. Throw in the fact that Sunday was potentially the last game in Ray Lewis' historical career and the Patriots were in for a dogfight.
The two teams went blow for blow in the first half, trading leads three different times before the Patriots took a 13-7 lead into halftime. However, the second half was all Baltimore, as the Ravens scored 21 points on offense and held the Patriots scoreless to earn a 28-13 victory and a trip to the Super Bowl in front of a stunned Gillette Stadium crowd.
Here are the five things we learned from Sunday's game:
In the AFC, the road to the Super Bowl ran through Gillette Stadium, and on Sunday night the Baltimore Ravens ran right through the Patriots to capture the AFC crown. The Ravens came into Foxboro and played a near-perfect game while the Patriots continuously failed to capitalize on their opportunities. In a game that was decided by two touchdowns, the Patriots left a lot of points on the board and as expected it came back to cost them severely.
The Patriots dominated the play early in the game — recording 26 offensive snaps to just 13 for the Ravens in the first quarter — but led just 3-0 after the first 15 minutes of play. The typically efficient Patriots scored just one touchdown on four trips to the red zone while also turning the ball over three times. Bill Belichick also went against his aggressive ways, punting two times from inside the Ravens' 35-yard line instead of going for the points.
The Patriots lack of efficiency could be summed up on their final drive before the half when they badly mismanaged the clock, settling for a field goal instead of taking a couple more shots at the end zone. On Sunday night, one team rose to the occasion and one team collapsed under the spotlight, and to the surprise of everyone it was the home team that failed to deliver in the moment. The Ravens went up against the bully of the AFC, punched the bully in the mouth and the bully simply never fought back.
We all remember last year: Patriots leading 17-15 in the Super Bowl, Tom Brady drops back and fires a pass to Wes Welker that would have all but sealed a Super Bowl victory. The ball floats through the air, hits Welker right in the hands but falls to the ground. It is a play that may have cost him a contract extension because, as reliable as Welker has been in his career, the drops have continued to plague him and Sunday night was no different.
Leading 13-7 in the third quarter with the ball on the Ravens' 34-yard line, Tom Brady found Welker wide open on a third down play, but the ball went right through his arms. A catch would have at the very least put the Patriots in field-goal range with a chance to take a two score lead but instead they were forced to punt. The Ravens took advantage of this break, going 87-yards down the field to take a 14-13 lead that they would never relinquish.
There is no question that Wes Welker has been Tom Brady's most reliable wide receiver since he came to New England, but his questionable hands may have cost the Patriots two Super Bowl titles. Welker led the NFL in drops during the regular season with 15 and has also dropped six passes in five playoff games the last two seasons. His final stats show another great game with eight catches for 117 yards and a touchdown, but it was the one ball he didn't catch that will haunt the Patriots all offseason.
Just saying his name is enough to give Patriot fans the chills and on Sunday night, Bernard Pollard further cemented his place as one of the biggest villains in New England history. With 12:55 remaining and the Patriots trailing 21-13, Stevan Ridley took a handoff and ran to the right before colliding with Pollard and getting knocked unconscious, losing the ball on his way to the ground. The Ravens recovered the fumble and scored on the ensuing drive to push their lead to 28-13. Ridley did not return to the game with what the team called a head injury as another Patriot was put on Pollard's hit list.
Pollard began his Patriot-killing ways in 2008 when he went low on Tom Brady, knocking him out for the season. Fast forward two years later and it was Pollard who was in on the tackle that saw Wes Welker tear his ACL and miss all of the playoffs. Pollard also was responsible for Rob Gronkowski injuring his ankle and being hobbled in the Super Bowl last year. This list is quite overwhelming and is something that will make Patriots fans remember his name for quite some time.
A quick look at the stat sheet will show that Joe Flacco played like the elite quarterback he believes he is, that Anquan Boldin had a huge game and that the combination of Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce was extremely effective on the ground. However, all of that was made possible by an outstanding performance by the five guys in the trenches. Other than a pair of sacks from Rob Ninkovich, Flacco had all the time in the world to survey the field and make some big time throws, finishing the game with 240 yards and three touchdowns. The Ravens also rushed for 121 yards, the second most the Patriots defense has allowed in more than two months.
Every time a Patriots player goes down with an injury, the team always leans on the "next man up" mentality. The injured player is gone and whoever is playing behind him needs to step up and fill that role. However, on Sunday night all the injuries finally caught up to New England as they ran out of guys to step up. Already playing without Rob Gronkowski and having Chandler Jones playing minimal snaps, the Patriots also lost Aqib Talib, Ridley and defensive tackle Kyle Love. The Patriots' offense couldn't overcome the loss of Gronkowski, scoring just 13 points — their lowest total of the season — and the New England defense was ripped apart by Joe Flacco and the Ravens receivers. The Patriots were an overwhelming favorite to make a return trip to the Super Bowl but put together a disappointing effort that will be right on the list of heartbreaking losses for a team that has had its share of them the last few years.


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How can i create an executable in run-time? (win32). i need a simple wrapper for different console commands. this is because i must have executable there is no way around it. so what i have come up with is passing the command that i want executed as a command line parameter and it will create an executable that will execute those commands upon execution. I know this is possible because i have seen it being used. How can i do this?
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Find an error, fix it, download, all while keeping everything plugged in place.
When all done, pull the chip & plug it into the standalone project.
So why not just upload your final sketches to the standalone (non-bootloaded chip) project when its working (I'm sure that your method is good for some things but I'm wondering if people are spending time loading bootloaders when all they really need is to set the fuses to get their clock speeds right )
o why not just upload your final sketches to the standalone (non-bootloaded chip) project when its working
I wanted to program the boot loader into it so that I can develop the new software directly on the hardware it will run on.
but I prefer working in the Arduino IDE instead of in the gcc command line environment.
or via a £5 USB programmer.
Quoteor via a £5 USB programmer.The quick answer is that USB programmers are traditionally more expensive than that, and significantly more difficult to use. An Arduino is essentially a $10 microcontroller with a $10 USB interface that service double purpose: communications AND program loading. Adding a $10 programmer is a 33% cost increase... (those are sorta "wholesale" costs...)
What is somewhat ironic is that these days the USB to serial interface/cable costs more than a low cost USB ISP programmer.
There are some great low cost USB to Serial boards out there. I've actually lookedat that one. While usable, it is unfortunate that they didn't use the FTDI pinout -it would have made it a direct drop in for the Arduino crowd.


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The state's agriculture department under new Gov. Mike Pence is planning a push into the science behind food production by trying to build a network of university and commercial researchers for what's being called an Agriculture Innovation Corridor.
Pence included the initiative in his State of the State speech, and Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann said she has started talking with leaders from Purdue University and elsewhere about its prospects.
The concept comes from a report released last summer by BioCrossroads, an Indianapolis-based life sciences investment and development group supported by numerous companies and foundations.
That report highlighted what the group believes is an opportunity for Indiana to attract and encourage companies developing agriculture innovations. It points to the agriculture-related research being done at Purdue, along with existing companies such as Indianapolis-based Dow AgroSciences and Eli Lilly and Co.'s Elanco Animal Health.
"This is really an effort to try to be sure that we're in the very forefront of an initiative that we really can lead because we've got the right natural resources and the right companies here," said BioCrossroads President David Johnson, a former adviser to the late Democratic Gov. Frank O'Bannon.
While agriculture no longer has the over-arching impact across Indiana that it once did, some 680,000 jobs — about 19 percent of the state's workforce — in 2010 were tied to farm and farm-related businesses in rural communities, according to the BioCrossroads report.
The state hopes to boost the agriculture research initiatives while continuing its traditional promotion of farming and crop and livestock markets, said Ellspermann, who heads Indiana's agriculture agency as lieutenant governor.
"Connecting the dots between the business community, the startup community and the technologies is critical," she said.
BioCrossroads provides a possible guide for the Agriculture Innovation Corridor with its work encouraging medical-related research. The group has raised about $150 million in venture capital over the past decade for life-sciences companies, Johnson said.
"Where the state really helps is to make the policy receptive and to make the economic climate here one that really promotes that kind of growth," he said. "Then the private sector often brings the investment dollars to make it happen. I think that would probably happen here, too."
Ellspermann said some sources of state money would already be available if needed to help spur certain ventures. But she said whether additional funding will be sought for research facilities or other projects might not be known for a couple of years as business plans are developed.
The state agriculture department under former Gov. Mitch Daniels pushed for the construction of ethanol plants in the state and promoted increased hog production. While the Pence administration hasn't set such specific goals, it has been supportive on farmland tax concerns and other matters, Indiana Farm Bureau spokesman Andy Dietrick said.
The Agriculture Innovation Corridor could help the state's farmers, especially if it opens up new technologies and innovations sooner, Dietrick said.
"It is a very competitive business and farmers want to be on the front end of that," he said.
Republican state Rep. Bill Friend, who owns a hog farm in northern Indiana's Miami County, said he believed Indiana has an opportunity to attract more high-skill jobs in agriculture research.
"Technology has to keep improving as our population increases," Friend said. "We're not making any more land to raise crops on, so we have to have higher yields in order to feed the growing population not only in our country, but around the world."


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I'd put a comma after 'a century before'. The second point could be punctuated in different ways. The simplest would be one comma before 'and. You could also put 'above the stream bed' between commas, though many wouldn't.
Second text- no, don't put an 's' on other when it comes before a noun- when it is a pronoun, then it has a plural.
Third text- it's a comma splice, which is a common mistake among native speakers too.
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In this photo from Reuters Pictures, a man walks with his bicycle along barbwire blocking a road near Vice President's office in Jakarta. Anti-government protesters will rally Thursday to mark the first 100 days of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's second term.
I noticed the bike is a Dahon and can't say our commutes or rides on folding bikes have been interrupted by barbed wire. We've certainly seen our share of interestingness, including paved-over Hudongs in China, like the ones NYT just wrote about. Also saw the contrasts of wealth and poverty in India during our Mobile Social Worldwide.


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Down on his luck, a former movie composer (David Arquette) sees a possible way to get his life and career back on track by becoming a driver for a movie star (Nicholas Bishop, "Body of Proof") in this drama.
hings also seem to improve for him personally through his new relationship with a model and singer (Bijou Phillips), but his internal demons leave big doubt as to whether he can sustain his sudden turn of fortune. Vivica A. Fox also stars. ** (R: AS, P)


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- A brand new home page voted by the public in July 2010
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- Historical documents and streamlined access to military service records (81 percent of Archives.gov visitors are looking for this information)
- Single topically organized sections focused on the needs of both casual browsers and professional researchers
- Easy links to National Archives' social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and both the Archivist's AOTUS blog and other National Archives blogs.
According to NARA the public and National Archives staff participated in the redesign process. A multi-faceted participatory approach, including online card sorts, voting on home page designs, and usability testing was used to gather input to create content organization on Archives.gov.
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I am from a country where dating is taboo. I was not in a relationship till my early twenties. The following may be hard to understand but I need to talk about it and know why I let this happen to me. It was my first relationship and I had little idea what to expect. Things were fine till my bf learned another man was interested in me and I might be interested in him too....


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Tuesday, 15 January 2013
A belated Kelly Skirt
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Cute skirt Suzy - and, hey... is that a new hair- look I can see him :)?ReplyDelete
Very pretty Suzy!ReplyDelete
It's beautiful... This skirt it's so versatileReplyDelete
Being so often worn I can tell that this skirt is definitely becoming a favourite with you...great sewing!ReplyDelete
It is beautiful Suzy. I like the cool colour of the skirt, and I also like the backdrop. Beautiful setting.ReplyDelete
Looks like a very useful skirt! It's pretty with the red top, too.ReplyDelete
Oooh, it's lovely Suzy! I can't wait to make this pattern up ;o)ReplyDelete
Great skirt, love the colour. I've seen so many lovely versions of this pattern, I may have to give it a try myself.ReplyDelete
Your skirt is gorgeous! The fabric is lovely. I do think I'm going to have to add this pattern to the shopping list!ReplyDelete
Really like your take on Kelly! You know every version I see tempts me, but I must resist. Looks so cute and very versatile...ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2013 at 22:46
I am sure it is easy to sew and very comfortable to wear! I see this in your eyes ;-)ReplyDelete
I always love reading your posts, but I don't often comment. Nonetheless I wanted to show my appreciation so I've nominated you for an 'Inspiring Blogger' award. No obligations though. Love the Kelly skirt :)ReplyDelete
A friend gave me some similar coloured wool recently and I think I will do the same - it is such a versatile pattern. Love it with the red!ReplyDelete
Great Kelly! I've mentioned you in my blog notchesandnotions.blogspot.co.uk. We hope you'll join us next week!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous21 January 2013 at 06:52
Lovely colours in these pictures - really nice. This is such a lovely skirt pattern - how awesome are those pockets!ReplyDelete
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Courtenay resident Samantha Pattison says she is frustrated with the Vancouver Island Health Authority after having heart troubles.
Pattison underwent open heart surgery in May, and during her time in the cardiac unit, she says she was told how important exercise is for recovering heart surgery patients. She heard about a program through VIHA offering exercise classes specifically to help heart patients in various communities on Vancouver Island.
However, when Pattison started trying to find the program, called Take Heart, in the Comox Valley, she soon discovered it's not offered here.
"We could find nothing where they actually did the stuff that they do," she says. "They take your blood pressure and they take your heart rate, and they keep track of you."
She soon found out the Take Heart program is offered in Campbell River, but discovered the cost is $359 for 24 sessions (two per week for three months). Further, Pattison estimated gas to go to Campbell River twice a week for three months would cost her about $300 as well.
But, what really irked Pattison was that staff at the recreation centre offering the program in Campbell River told her the classes would be free — if her doctor was based in Campbell River.
"They said as long as your doctor has his office or her office in Campbell River you can get it free but since my doctor was in Courtenay I had to pay," recalls Pattison. "And I said 'Well, doesn't that sound a little silly, I mean if it's VIHA and it's supposed to be for the Island?' But they said that was just the way it was."
According to VIHA spokesperson Val Wilson, the community-based exercise program is offered at 11 sites on Vancouver Island; the one in Campbell River, one in Parksville, two in Nanaimo, and six in the Greater Victoria area, plus one hospital-based site at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria.
She points out all Take Heart programs have the $359 user fee to cover the cost of delivering the program, but she says most sites, including the Campbell River site, have some subsidy capacity to reduce the cost.
She adds participants who are part of an Integrated Health Network — which is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health Services and health authorities, linking patients, physicians, primary care providers and community partners to create coordinated care — may be able to get some or all of the program costs covered.
According to VIHA's website, Integrated Health Networks are offered in Campbell River, Parksville, Nanaimo, Sooke and Port Alberni.
Wilson was unable to say whether an Integrated Health Network could be offered here in the future before the Record's deadline Thursday.
Pattison said she heard — in her conversations with various staff at local recreation centres and St. Joseph's General Hospital — the Comox Valley already has people qualified to offer the Take Heart program.
Wilson confirmed there are qualified instructors here, and she noted the idea for a Comox Valley site has come up before.
"New sites are established by working in partnership with the recreation facility and VIHA. It is our understanding that the Comox Valley is interested in establishing a Take Heart program; discussions between SJGH staff, a recreation centre, and physicians took place in December 2012," says Wilson.
When asked if the program is planned for the Valley, she said, "VIHA hasn't been formally approached at this point to set up a Take Heart program in the Comox Valley."
Meanwhile, Pattison says she just decided to exercise at the Comox Recreation Centre instead of taking part in the Take Heart program, due to the cost.
"At least it's something and I'm going, but when I first went I was a little bit nervous because I wasn't too sure, you know, how much to do," she says.


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The Band Radio Special with Robbie Robertson
For this hour-long special, The Band co-founder and songwriter Robbie Robertson sits down with host Mike Etchart for a candid, insightful and revealing conversation on the behind-the-scenes history and dynamics of the group, and the inspiration and stories of some of their best known songs, like "The Weight", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and many others that are interspersed throughout the program. Robbie also discusses the original influences of The Band and their music, and why their sound continues to influence contemporary groups like The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons.
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Lance Armstrong admitted in the second half of his highly touted interview with Oprah Winfrey that the most humbling moment in his fall from athletic superstar grace was the moment in November 2012 when he severed all ties with Livestrong, the cancer awareness charity he helped found.
"The foundation was like my sixth child," Armstrong told Oprah, becoming visibly upset.
Livestrong raised nearly $500 million for cancer awareness since 1997 and sold over 80 million yellow Livestrong bracelets.
"That was the most humbling moment," he said. "The one person I didn't think would leave was the foundation."
PHOTOS: Apologies and confessions on TV
In October 2012, he stepped down as chairman of Livestrong but remained on the board. The next month he and the foundation severed all ties. "It was the best thing for the organization, but it hurt like hell," he said.
Armstrong also lost tens of millions of dollars in sponsorships from companies such as Nike and Anheuser-Busch.
In the second part of the interview, the more defiant side of Armstrong's personality started to come out. Though he admitted that he was in the wrong, he felt that his lifetime ban from competitive sports was unfair. While other cyclers who admitted to doping got a six-month suspension, he was forever banned from everything, even running the Austin 10K.


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After Gurak took leadership over the ork clans via the ancient rite of mag'kora, his plan was to rally the clans and lead an all-out attack against Defiance Keep. Currently waiting for the rest of his horde to arrive, Gurak delivers a speech to those that are already present:
Gurak: 'PROUD WARRIORS OF THE HORDE! TODAY, WE SHALL SHOW THOSE WORTHLESS IMPERIALS TRUE ORKISH MIGHT! WE DO NOT NEED THE AID OF THE COWARDLY UNDEAD, AS THAT ALLIANCE LED US TO DOWNFALL. BUT URSA HOLD WAS MERELY A SETBACK! AS SOON AS OUR HEAVY SUPPORT ARRIVES, WE SHALL MARCH TOWARDS DEFIANCE KEEP, AND RAZE IT TO THE GROUND!'
Meanwhile, not too far away...
Jean-Francois: 'Are you sure about this, mon prince?'
Prince Albrecht: 'Definitely, Jean-Francois. We knew about this operation weeks ago, yet all Liana and Apollyon do are waiting for them to attack! I've studied previous conflicts, and deduced that most of our actions were reactionary.
Jean-Francois: 'Oui, but you know what they say: 'patience is a virtue.''
Prince Albrecht: 'I know, but the orks had set the terms of fighting for far too long! This time, we bring the fight to them. We will crush them and capture their warchief. I want him to be executed at capital city.'
Prince Albrecht: 'Besides, I've left a note for Apollyon. He should join us soon were he too concerned. Now, onward my friend! Today, the Orks Must Die!'
Welcome to OMD.
Overwatch and choosable forces:
Gurak's Horde - 2 boys, 2 crossbow orks, 1 black orks, 1 berserkers - Scratch
OBJECTIVE: Defeat attackers.
After Turn 3, player receives a large amount of additional units
Prince Albrecht - 1 swordsmen, 1 crossbowmen, 1 battle cleric - lawmaster
Jean-Francois - 1 swordsmen, 1 crossbowmen, 1 battle cleric - Bragallot
SHARED OBJECTIVE: slay the orks, incapacitate Gurak
Secret Faction - Enters the battle at the end of Turn 2 - Zupponn
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Sputum stain for mycobacteria is a test to check for a type of bacteria that cause tuberculosis and other infections.
Alternative Names
Acid fast bacilli stain; AFB stain; Tuberculosis smear; TB smear
How the test is performed
This test requires a sample of sputum.
- To do this, you will bebe asked to
coughdeeply and spit the substance that comes up from the lungs (sputum) into a container.
- You may be asked to breath in a mist of salty steam. This makes youcough more deeply and produce sputum.
- If you still dont produce enough sputum, you might have a
The test sample is examined under a microscope. Another test, called a culture, is done to confirm the results. A culture test takes a few days to get results. This sputum test can give your doctor a quick, early answer.
How to prepare for the test
It can help to drink a lot of fluids the night before the test. It makes the test more accurate if its done first thing in the morning.
How the test will feel
There is no discomfort, unless a bronchoscopy needs to be performed.
Why the test is performed
The test is performed when the doctor suspects
Normal Values
Results are normal when no mycobacterial organisms are found.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results show that the stain is positive for:
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium avium-intracellular
- Other mycobacteria or acid-fast bacteria
What the risks are
There are no risks, unless bronchoscopy is performed.
Special considerations
To increase the accuracy of this test, it is sometimes done three times, often three days in a row.
There are more sophisticated tests that are sometimes used to stain sputum for mycobacteria. Check with your health care provider to see if these are available in the laboratory.
Septimus EJ. Pleural effusion and empyema.In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds.Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 65.
Murray PR, Witebsky FG. The clinician and the microbiology laboratory. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds.Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 17.
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The Rev. Joseph C. Eckstine, born in Hagerstown, Md. on Dec. 4, 1925, died in Jacksonville on Friday, March 21, 2014.
Joe and his wife Ruth were longtime residents of Magnolia Bluff, Eastpoint.
He was a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church, USA, last serving in that capacity in Port St. Joe.
Rev. Eckstine was a combat infantryman of World War II, awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
He was a graduate of Southwestern College in Memphis, Tenn. and from Columbia Theological Seminary.
Rev. Eckstine is survived by his wife Ruth B. Eckstine, three daughters Randi (Jesse) Hamner, Gena (Steve) Sager, and Virginia (Greg) McMillan; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at the Westminster Woods on Julington Creek auditorium in Jacksonville on Wednesday afternoon, March 26.
In addition there will be an interment service in the Memorial Garden Columbarium at Trinity Church, 79 6th Street, Apalachicola at 3 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18. Family will visit with friends after these services.


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NC asks judge to toss lawsuit on Bonner Bridge
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — The state Department of Transportation is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit over the current plan to replace the deteriorating bridge connecting Hatteras Island to the rest of North Carolina's Outer Banks.
The state filed its response Wednesday, asking the court to throw out the complaint by groups represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center.
The response says the lawsuit's claims are baseless.
The Bonner Bridge was built in 1963 and was designed to last 30 years. The state is moving forward with plans for a replacement that goes through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Environmentalists support a 17-mile alternative that would bypass the refuge.
DOT officials say construction work could start late next year, with the bridge opening in 2015.
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From a compact piece of furniture to a complex system: Flötotto has refined the ADD programme designed by Werner Aisslinger The modular system furniture ADD, now ready for the market and even more customisable, showcases its full potential at the Salone del Mobile 2014 in Milan. The latest version exploits the system's full potential and offers even greater flexibility: perfect as both a compact, self-contained unit in the form of containers, sideboards and side tables or as a system that offers users limitless design freedom according to individual needs. The system's ingenious, clip-on-and-off technique allows for easy changes in both the arrangement and colour scheme of drawers and panel pieces. The innovative feature in the construction of ADD is a patented and cleverly designed plastic joint that comes with two advantages: First it seamlessly connects the timber profiles to form a structural frame, hiding the joint within the node itself. Second, it introduces a new and simple installation technique, in which the nodes feature fasteners that simply clip onto and off other elements such as front, side and back panels. Elements can easily be changed or added at any time. ADD is a system that can be modified and extended according to the user's ideas and needs. ADD: both individual furniture units and a system. The modular system comes in attractive colors and includes a number of self-contained units that can be used universally and can be extended to create complete solutions. ADD works like a construction kit providing unlimited options, adapting instantly to changing lifestyles: if necessary, the system can be modified easily and effortlessly. With the lengths, depths and widths of individual modules combining perfectly, ADD provides all the benefits of a sophisticated system. Users can choose from a wealth of individual design options to create their very own piece of furniture. ADD and the Flötotto DNA: After the successful 2012 launch of the PRO line of chairs for schools and for both the contract and domestic markets, ADD continues the approach of interpreting the Flötotto tradition in a contemporary manner. The classic Flötotto profile system, a successful longrunner that has formed a significant part of the brand's image since the 1970s, is now followed by the new ADD generation of system furniture, which was originally launched at the imm cologne 2013. CEO Frederik Flötotto says: "One of our strengths is the treatment of wood. ADD is not a successor to our successful container system; it is an entirely new system based on the brand's DNA. Werner Aisslinger is a renowned expert in modular systems. The combination of both his and our special expertise was an ideal match for the development of ADD." Werner Aisslinger adds: "ADD literally contains a 'hidden hero' since the highly complex joint is integrated into the load-bearing wooden elements in such a way that it remains invisible from the outside. This gives the system an elegant, domestic look. Offering all the benefits of a system, ADD also works perfectly when used as a stand-alone unit." ADD Details: • Modular system furniture for both the contract and domestic markets, including open and closed shelving units, sideboards, lowboards, highboards, chests of drawers and other storage units • Innovative construction using a concealed, intelligent plastic joint (innovative design developed especially for this system, patent pending); clip-on-and-off technology for front elements and for side and back panels using metal fasteners • Slim frame construction made of solid oak, bleached and painted • Doors, front, side and back elements made of painted MDF • 7 Colours: white, sand, mint, umber grey, coral rose, light blue
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - Hilton Hotels Corp. and global fitness equipment provider Precor are launching Fitness by Precor facilities at full-service Hilton, Doubletree® and Embassy Suites Hotels® in North America, and at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
"This is a great way for us to 'be hospitable' to our guests -- by enabling them to maintain their fitness regimen while on the road,' said Matthew J. Hart, president and chief operating officer, Hilton Hotels Corp. "The fitness facilities will enable guests to utilize superior equipment when staying at our hotels and underscores our commitment to enhancing our guests' personal performance."
A recent survey of more than 500 business travelers reflects that fitness centers are among the top-five hotel features they deem most important. Research within the Hilton Family of Hotels shows that presence of a well-maintained hotel fitness center featuring high-end equipment can increase guest satisfaction by as much as 30 percent.
The specially designed facilities will utilize Precor-developed strength, cardio and entertainment equipment. A complement of core training, balance equipment and stretch accessories rounds out the performance-enhancement offerings. The co-branded fitness centers also will offer Precor Cardio Theater Exercise Entertainment™.Standard across the Hilton Family full-service hotels, fitness equipment options will be catered to the specifications of each hotel. Larger hotels will complete their new fitness facilities in phases with Precor equipment, specially designed flooring, signage and wall paint specifications representing the first phase for all hotels. Some facilities may undergo a second phase that includes an enlargement of the fitness center. The designs are planned to flow within the existing hotel setting and color schemes


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LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) ? Jeremy Hellickson has not been happy with his performance for Tampa Bay all spring.
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) ? Jeremy Hellickson has not been happy with his performance for Tampa Bay all spring.
His manager is not worried.
The Rays' No. 2 starter allowed eight runs ?six earned ? in three innings of an 8-3 loss to the Detroit Tiger on Friday in his final tuneup before the regular season.
It's been a rough camp for Hellickson, who finished with a 6.75 ERA in Grapefruit League play. Hellickson, the 2011 AL Rookie of the Year, went 10-11 with a 3.10 ERA in last year while winning a Gold Glove.
"He's healthy, he's fine and that's all that matters," Joe Maddon said. "He'll be ready when it comes time to make his first start."
Hellickson said despite the results of his last five outings ? 18 runs in 21 1-3 innings ? he felt ready for the season. He will make his first start Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
"I haven't been pitching very good," Hellickson said. "I haven't been executing my pitches and I am pretty disappointed right now. That's not the way to go into the season."
Hellickson gave up homers to Prince Fielder, Alex Avila, and Omar Infante on Friday.
"I felt great the last two outings and I felt fine today," Hellickson said. "That's why it is so frustrating."
Hours after rotation-mate Justin Verlander got the biggest contract ever given to a pitcher, Max Scherzer extended his dominant spring training with six innings of one-hit ball. Scherzer, the Tigers' No. 5 starter, finishes the spring with a 0.57 ERA. He struck out nine and has only allowed one earned run over 25 1-3 innings.
"I like where I am right now," Scherzer said. "There are still ways I can be better and I have things I can still work on, but I am 100 percent ready to get this season started."
Verlander agreed to a $180 million, seven-year contract, topping Felix Hernandez for the richest deal for a pitcher in baseball history.
Miguel Cabrera had two doubles for the Tigers and Austin Jackson tripled. Sam Fuld homered off Octavio Dotel for the Rays.
NOTES: Maddon announced his starting rotation: LHP David Price will start on opening day on Tuesday followed by Hellickson. RHP Roberto Hernandez, LHP Matt Moore, and RHP Alex Cobb will follow. . Moore will start Saturday at Tropicana Field in the Grapefruit League finale against Detroit's Doug Fister. RHP Rick Porcello will start for Double-A Erie in a game on one of the back fields in Lakeland on Saturday against Double-A Corpus Christi. . INF Danny Worth was optioned to Triple-A Toledo leaving the Tigers roster at 25.


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Thanks to the Brady Bill, gun control will never again be debated reasonably
It has been 33 years since a failed assassination attempt shocked the world, changed the world and helped make sure those kind of changes would never happen again.
Sunday marks the 33rd anniversary of the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr.
Hinckley was our nation's strangest assassin. He watched the movie "Taxi Driver" and somehow became equally obsessed with the fictional character played by Robert De Niro and the real-life actress Jodi Foster.
Hinckley saw trying to kill Reagan as a way to live the life of the taxi driver and get the attention of Foster who was a student at Yale. Thankfully, his attempt to kill the President and impress Foster failed.
But his attempt to get away with it worked. He was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity after his defense attorneys played the movie for the jury to show how emotionally and mentally twisted their client was.
I have covered a lot of trials and seen a lot of video in courtrooms. Usually, the video is either a crime scene or pained testimony of the victims.
Getting to watch a great movie during the trial would make jury duty less of a hassle.
Hinckley's not guilty by reason of insanity sentence led to several states changing the law to limit how insanity pleas can be used.
Hinckley's lack of accuracy also led to a change in gun control in America and bolstered groups who fight against further restrictions.
Hinckley hit Reagan with one of the six bullets he fired. However, Reagan recovered far more quickly than did his Press Secretary who was struck in the head with a stray round.
James Brady was permanently paralyzed and affected mentally and emotionally by Hinckley's stray bullet.
As Brady recovered, he and his wife became supporters of legislation to support a 7-day waiting period before a purchased gun could become the property of the purchaser.
I worked for Congressman Dave McCurdy in his Norman, Okla. office while this bill was being debated. McCurdy, being a moderate Democrat, was in favor of the measure.
Many of his constituents were not. Oklahoma was in a rapid transition from a Democratic state that voted Republican in national elections to a top-down Red State and would soon become one of the reddest in the nation.
The venom and vitriol I heard on the other end of the phone from angry gun-toting constituents was shocking to a recent college graduate like me. I felt bad having to type up the content of the calls in daily emails to our D.C. office.
But after heated debate more than a dozen years after a man who had been arrested on illegal gun charges got another gun and tried to shoot the President, the Brady Bill with its waiting period were signed into law.
To me, it seemed like a reasonable compromise. The Brady Bill increases public safety by helping ensure that only qualified gun owners are running around legally armed. I don't understand arguments that the mentally ill, felons or those convicted of domestic violence charges have the right to own guns.
It has been 20 years since the Brady Bill became law and the horrid slippery slope arguments have fallen flat. No American Gestapo has marched down Main St. stripping citizens of their guns to complete a totalitarian government takeover.
But the main lesson learned from the passage of the Brady Bill was learned by the National Rifle Association.
The NRA saw how using a high-profile victim to put a face on the problem of lax gun laws would cause rational people to understand that reasonable restrictions are no more intrusive on liberty than speed limits.
But thanks to the Brady Bill, gun control will never again be debated reasonably.
Even large numbers of school shootings, mall shootings, and shootings in general result in gun control advocates calling for change and the NRA and its allies telling us to blame the shooter, not the weapon.
One act, by one crazy man trying to impress an actress tilted our society off of its axis forever. It makes you wonder what will happen tomorrow that will have immediate and lingering effects.
As a society, we need to learn to process and debate information with less passion and more perspective.
Kent Bush is the publisher of the Butler County Times Gazette and can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com


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WASHINGTON — The State Department said Friday that it has been quietly offering rewards since January of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of any person involved in last year's attack on a US diplomatic compound in Libya.
In a letter sent to lawmakers on Friday, the department said the rewards were not advertised on its "Rewards for Justice" website or posters or matchbooks as is normally done because of security issues around the ongoing investigation into the Sept. 11, 2012, attack on the mission in Benghazi that killed U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
A State Department official familiar with the letter to Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, acknowledged that it's unusual not to publicize offers of rewards, but said investigators have other ways of making sure the information is known "as needed." In the course of the probe, investigators have made it known to individuals that cash is available for those coming forward with actionable information.
The official said the rewards have been in place since Jan. 7. The official was not authorized to speak publicly about the private correspondence and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Lawmakers had complained the department was not using all the tools at its disposal to catch the perpetrators. McCaul, chairman of the House Homeland Security committee, had been the lead author of a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry asking why rewards were not being offered for the Benghazi suspects.
The State Department had previously ducked questions about whether rewards for the Benghazi attackers had been offered, citing concerns about identifying possible suspects.
The State Department official said the rewards are not targeted at specific individuals but are rather "event-specific" and intended to solicit information about anyone who took part in the attack on the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States.


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(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - 24 January 2012 - Member organisations of the International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan (IPGA) are deeply concerned by the continued politically motivated imprisonment of persons in Azerbaijan for exercising their right to freedom of expression. The IPGA calls on the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to take immediate action to ensure the release of these persons and to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its obligations as a Member State.
Although Azerbaijan is bound by the European Convention on Human Rights and international law to respect and protect the right to freedom of expression, the Azerbaijani authorities have failed to fulfil this commitment and frequently violate this right. Journalists, bloggers, activists and ordinary citizens in Azerbaijan face harassment, attacks and imprisonment for voicing opinions critical of the authorities.
The IPGA is particularly concerned by the detention and imprisonment of a number of persons on the basis of exercising their right to freedom of expression:
* Avaz Zeynalli, the Editor-In-Chief of Khural newspaper, who is serving pre-trial detention on trumped-up charges of extortion and bribery, based solely on the unsubstantiated claim by a parliamentary deputy. He faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted;
* Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, the blogger and civic activist who was sentenced to two years' imprisonment on charges of evading military service after he took part in organising a pro-democracy protest in March 2011;
* Vidadi Iskenderov, the human rights defender who, following his participation in several opposition political protests in March and April 2011, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment on charges of interfering with the conduct of the November 2010 parliamentary elections;
* Fifteen political activists who were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences for organising a series of protests in March and April 2011 inspired by the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa; and
* Ruslan Bashirli, the leader of the opposition Yeni Fikir youth movement who was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment on charges of coup-plotting in the run-up to the 2005 parliamentary elections.
The IPGA also recalls with concern the recent imprisonment of others on the basis of exercising their right to freedom of expression:
* Jabbar Savalan, the opposition political activist who spent nearly a year in prison on charges of drug possession following his calls on Facebook for pro-democracy protests;
* Eynulla Fatullayev, the Editor-In-Chief of the former critical independent newspapers Realniy Azerbaijan and Gundelik Azerbaijan, who spent more than four years in prison on charges of defamation, supporting terrorism, inciting hatred, tax evasion, and drug possession;
* Emin Abdullayev and Adnan Hajizade, the youth activists and video bloggers who spent nearly a year and a half in prison on charges of hooliganism after posting to YouTube a satirical video critical of the authorities; and
* Ganimat Zahid, the Editor-In-Chief of the critical opposition newspaper Azadliq, who spent more than two years in prison on charges of hooliganism and inflicting minor bodily harm.
In light of the 26 January 2012 meeting of the PACE Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights, the IPGA underscores the gravity of the situation of political prisoners in Azerbaijan. PACE must hold Azerbaijan accountable for its behaviour as a Council of Europe Member State.
The IPGA calls on PACE to take immediate action to address this situation, including:
* Demanding the immediate and unconditional release of those currently imprisoned on politically motivated charges and the cessation of arrests of persons for politically motivated reasons in Azerbaijan;
* Taking every possible measure to ensure cooperation by the Azerbaijani authorities with the Special Rapporteur on Political Prisoners, including by immediately granting him a visa to undertake a visit to the country per his mandate;
* Increasing efforts to monitor Azerbaijan's compliance with its obligations under the European Convention, including calling for an immediate visit to the country by the Co-rapporteurs for the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Azerbaijan, including to the exclave of Nakhchivan, to assess the current situation and to follow up on concerns raised in their May 2010 report on the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan;
* Reviewing Azerbaijan's implementation of the recommendations made in Resolution 1750 (2010) on the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan and taking immediate action to address shortcomings; and
* Calling for the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers to intensify efforts to ensure Azerbaijan's execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights, particularly those cases included on the list of the Special Rapporteur on Political Prisoners.
* The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan is a coalition of 20 international NGOs working to promote and protect freedom of expression in Azerbaijan.
* A delegation of members of the International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan will travel to Strasbourg to raise concerns regarding the freedom of expression situation in Azerbaijan during the 23-27 January 2012 PACE session.
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"Higgs Boson" was a contender. So were "superstorm," "Super PAC" and "YOLO" (an acronym that stands for You Only Live Once). But Katherine Martin, head of the U.S. dictionaries program at Oxford University Press USA, said that when it came time for her team of lexicographers to pick the word of the year, the choice was obvious. It had to be GIF, the verb.
"GIF verb to create a GIF file of (an image or video sequence, especially relating to an event): he GIFed the highlights of the debate."
"There were lots of contenders related to words that had been in the news like 'self-deportation' and 'pink slime,'" Martin said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, "but GIF transcended any particular event and spoke to an overall trend of how we consume media."
For the last 25 years, people have been using the word GIF as a noun to describe a type of computer file that can cycle through a series of images. The word is actually an acronym for "graphic interchange format."


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What did Blackhawks players say when they saw teammates Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp decked out in high-end fashions on the cover of November's Michigan Avenue magazine?
"You can imagine what they said," Kane said Tuesday at a Michigan Avenue party at Carnivale. "I think no matter what you do in this day and age, being a hockey player, you're going to get ripped on. But it's all in good fun."
The cover features Sharp, wearing a $1,095 Ralph Lauren turtleneck, with his arm around Kane. Inside the issue, Kane can be seen sporting a $1,650 plaid Gucci suit jacket while arm-wrestling Sharp. The photos are nowhere near as embarrassing as some of the other athlete photo shoots out there (remember the matching white hat and bow tie Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant wore in L.A. Times Magazine?), but playful locker room ribbing, in this case, seemed inevitable.
Kane and Sharp even poked fun at each other during the shoot at Tortoise Club Sept. 25.
"The two were very good natured and were ribbing each other the entire time, talking about who looked better and complimenting one another," said Michigan Avenue editor-in-chief J.P. Anderson, who was on hand for the photo shoot, by email. "In the arm-wresting scene, they became competitive and really had a lot of fun. One could see the natural athlete coming out in both of them, but they were very brotherly."
Kane took part in another photo shoot Wednesday with Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews — who was featured by himself on the October 2010 cover of Michigan Avenue. Kane and Toews were photographed at the United Center for an upcoming issue of ESPN The Magazine. According to a spokesman for the Blackhawks, both players were dressed in street clothes and jerseys for this shoot and not the voguish attire they wore in the Michigan Avenue shoot.
"Some of the outfits we were wearing were a little different than the ones we wear the other days of the week," Sharp said of the Michigan Avenue shoot. "You walk into the Blackhawks locker room, your teammates are going to give you a heard time. But that's to be expected."
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Committee Descriptions
Audit Committee
Born out of the DHI Strategic Plan and Governance Policies, the job of the Audit Committee is to: 1) receive the audit report for submission to the Board; 2) be available to receive reports of fraud or financial misconduct from anyone in the organization; 3) independently oversee the financial activities as set out in the governance policies of the Association; and 4) select a public accounting firm to annually audit the financial books and records of the Association and to receive a copy of the audited statement.
Awards Committee
The DHI Awards Committee plays an important role by determining who should be honored within our industry. Many individuals give of themselves tirelessly to our organization and industry, and it is important that they be duly recognized and honored, and more importantly, thanked for their efforts. This committee processes nominations for the various awards and makes those selections. (View a list of past award recipients.)
Board of Governors Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee was formulated as a direct result of DHI's Strategic Plan and DHI's purpose to be member driven. The electoral process of the Institute enables the members to have direct input regarding the selection of leaders of the Institute. This committee must have vision for the organization and is responsible for selecting the future slate of leaders for DHI who can address the opportunities and threats facing the industry today and into tomorrow.
Certification Council (CC)
The Certification Council (CC) is responsible for monitoring, updating, and modifying all aspects of the certification program, including the Institute's Continuing Education Program (CEP). This work is accomplished in coordination with the Education Council (EC). The CC makes recommendations to the Board of Governors regarding procedures and requirements for candidates for each of DHI's consultant classifications and related issues that advance the goals and initiatives of the Institute.
Chapter Leadership Committee
The purpose of the Chapter Leadership Committee (CLC) is to develop tools for use by DHI's chapters in the areas of leadership, communication and education. The Chapter Task Force has determined that strength in these areas is the basis for a healthy chapter. The CLC is a permanent committee charged with working with staff and local leadership to develop tools necessary to assure viability of DHI chapters and to keep pace with constantly changing technology.
Code Technical Advisory Committee
This Committee is made up of five to seven members who are experts in codes and writing specifications. The committee is responsible for: developing positions for DHI on code issues, put in place a consensus process to advance our work in the code arena, develop our structure and strategy for this new code initiative and develop recommendations for the Board of Governors.
Conference & Exposition Council (Formerly Exhibitor Advisory Council)
Addresses specific concerns pertaining to the annual tradeshow, such as the selection of future locations and major activities and programs held during the show. Through discussion with DHI's Director of Meetings and Conventions, this committee helps to ensure that each year's convention meets the needs of both the exhibiting companies and the convention attendees.
Conference Host Committee
Appointed by the DHI president, this group of volunteers is comprised of industry leaders who are local to the host city of the Annual Conference and Exposition. Providing DHI staff with knowledge of the industry and stakeholder presence in the area and offering city specific advice for schedule, travel suggestions and theme for the show, as well as pertinent information about the city itself. Instrumental in the smooth execution of the conference onsite by volunteering their time and energy during the show.
Contracts Task Force
Review and develop an educational document which analyzes the impact of certain contractual clauses to our industry and to develop alternative model riders that could be employed.
Distinguished Consultant Selection and Evaluation Committee
Performs the review process and ultimate selection of future Distinguished Architectural Hardware Consultants (DAHC) and Distinguished Certified Door Consultants (DCDC) recipients.
Distributors Best Practices Group
To identify, analyze, and comprehend distributor challenges and opportunities in order to address through education, best practice platforms, advocacy, and communication to the industry and how DHI can assist and enhance distribution in these endeavors while strictly adhering to DHI's Anti-trust policy.
Door Security & Safety Foundation – Liaison to Board of Trustees
Serves as a member of the Board of the Foundation and represents the BOG at all Foundation meetings and conference calls. Reports to the BOG on the Foundation. Participates in the Foundation fundraising efforts.
Education Council
Ensures quality and consistency in DHI's education through educational needs assessments, instructor preparation programs and ongoing evaluation. Oversee the selection of the proper delivery mechanism for each topic area as determined by the needs assessment. Evaluate program outlines or lesson goals to ensure a consistent message. Work closely with the Certification Councilon matters related to Certification and the Continuing Education Programs.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is a standing committee consisting of the elected officers and one additional board member appointed by the President. DHI's Executive Director serves on this committee in an ex-officio capacity. The Finance Committee is responsible for the review of annual budgets to ensure their conformity to the DHI Strategic Plan and also serves as the compensation committee.
Joint Metal/Wood Door Hardware Standards
This committee's work is important to the continued success of the Institute. It is this group that must have a vision for the organization and be able to assist in the development of product standards that directly affect the architectural openings industry.
Media & Editorial BOARD
Work closely with DHI's Director of Communications and Editor for Doors + Hardware magazine to determine the content and direction of the magazine and determine the winners of the Ryan Award for technical articles. In addition, will identify industry-specific media needs and trends for publications and communications.
Strategic Advisory Council
The Strategic Advisory Council reviews DHI's Strategic Plan to ensure that it continues to address the needs and concerns of our industry. Members serve for staggered three-year terms. This committee keeps the Institute poised to meet the challenges of the future and to keep our industry successful.


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Here in Tokyo, V-Dub's just revealed a new version of it's Up! concept car revealed last month during the Frankfurt Auto Show. Unlike the last one, a micro-car measuring a minuscule 3.45 meters, this one's giant. And by giant, we mean it's 3.68 meters long. Yes, yes, it's ginormous — exactly 23 centimeters longer than the last one. And like the last up! the gasoline, diesel and electric powertrains of this up! will always be located in the rear - just like on the Beetle. Full press release below the jump, and Spinelli's going to have shots of the live reveal post haste.
The space up! is a small space wonder. On just 3.68 meters length and 1.63 meters width, it offers the space of a considerably larger vehicle. The clever space concept of the space up! is to a great extent attributable to its engine layout: The environmentally-friendly gasoline, diesel and electric powertrains of the future up! family are always located in the rear - just like on the Beetle and the Bulli (Microbus) of the past.
A brief comparison: The space up! is exactly 23 centimeters longer than the up! shown at the IAA in Frankfurt; accordingly, its wheelbase is also larger (2.56 meter). At 1.54 meter, the van exhibits a height gain of four centimeters.
In contrast to the two-door up!, the space up! has four doors. And in actuality there are even six. That is because the van concept car does not have a classic tailgate, but instead a two-part rear door. Hidden behind this door are 220 to 1,005 liters of cargo space, four seat positions that are multivariable in design, and an exceptionally innovative cockpit concept. Numerous functions are controlled via a touchscreen with 3D graphics and proximity sensors.
Exterior design
Volkswagen is introducing the space up! as the second model variant of the "New Small Family". The up! concept car presented at the IAA in Germany and the space up! now being shown in Japan are unified by a common design philosophy. The cars are characterized by a simple, clear language of forms. The designers consciously omitted any superfluous gimmicks. Like the up!, the space up! is characterized by a completely new harmony between technical layout, on the one hand, and emotional design on the other.
Front end: Distinguishing the front end of the "New Small Family" are the headlamps that take an inward diagonal line, between them the horizontally integrated air inlets (minimized aperture optimizes aerodynamics), the VW logo arranged on the front hood (as the only exterior detail kept in chrome) and the smooth-surfaced bumper with a lower segment. An important new aspect when it comes to the headlamp design of the space up!. Here they extend far into the fender, and this also affects the side profile.
Side profile: On its sides, the concept car - like the "Bulli" in earlier days - exhibits a long extended window section and a clearly distinctive, powerful C-pillar whose form is typical of Volkswagen. The A-pillar is positioned far forward. The space between the A and C pillars is spanned by the line of butterfly doors with opposing hinges. Both the front and rear doors are opened by door handles at the height of the B pillars. Since they open in opposition, in the style of the legendary Samba bus, and extend across nearly the entire space between the wheel housings - i.e. the entire sill length - all four seating positions are exceptionally convenient to access. A key concept here is wheel housings: Hidden under them are the self-confident and large 18-inch wheels with size 165/50 tires. Distinctive in this area are the short front and rear overhangs. The front overhang, from the axle hub to the outer skin of the bumper measures just 53 centimeters; in the rear it is 59 centimeters. The result: Crisp proportions.
Rear end: Also unmistakable are the design features of the rear end. Take the example of the rear door: It fills out practically the entire car area above the bumper. Similar to the smaller up!, the door - split 1/3 to 2/3 here - consists of a transparent material. Integrated beneath it are the taillights. Fully opened, the door offers a cargo width of 101 centimeters. The bumper itself was designed to match its counterpart at the front end.
Thanks to the wide track width of 1.42 meters the outer edges of the wheels are in line with the wheel housings. The effect is that the entire vehicle width of 1.63 meters seems to consist of axles plus tires and wheels. Meanwhile, the only details that boldly jump outside of the vehicle width are the round-shaped outside mirrors, like the ones on the up!
Interior design
The space up! is a full-fledged four-seater. In the rear, a bench seat is implemented with two integrated child seats. To convert them from adult to child seats, the seating surfaces are simply folded over, and two shoulder supports are folded out on each side. Finished. But not only will children travel comfortably in a production version of the concept car. The reason: The cushions of the four seats - for driver, front and rear passengers - consist of an airflow foam that automatically adapts to individual anatomies. In addition, the seating position is pleasantly high, making it extremely comfortable.
With the exception of the driver's seat, all seats can also be folded and removed. If the seats are "only" folded, this creates a level cargo area with a capacity of up to 1,005 liters. With four people on board, cargo capacity up to window level height is still 220 liters. Since the low-profile engine of the space up! is located in the rear, objects with a maximum length of 2.8 meters can be stowed in a pass-through to the front cargo space. Remember: The concept van is just 3.68 meters long and thereby 15 centimeters shorter than the Fox, which is the most compact Volkswagen today.
Intuitive interface
Since the car's cockpit was conceived as a module to be applied across all models of the "New Small Family", the cockpit unit was copied from the up! concept car presented in Frankfurt, with slight modifications. It is a cockpit with a great future. In detail, the space up! has two central displays: In the cockpit, an 8-inch monitor displays information such as vehicle speed, fuel level and range as well as momentary CO2 emissions. In the middle of the instruments a 7-inch monitor shows how future human-machine interfaces might look and operate. Here all conceivable functions are controlled via a touchscreen that - using proximity sensors - reacts to gestures as well, i.e. specific hand movements.
Menuing was retooled and reorganized so that people without computer science educations would be able to operate the system. The developers intentionally separated "display" and "control" levels from one another. Always shown on the screen is a control bar with standard functions such as climate control or audio volume control. Developers packaged functions of other higher-order systems - navigation, telephone, radio, Internet, images, films, etc. - on a display level that has been referred to internally as the "main menu carousel" - a type of virtual carousel. It consists of the icons of different system functions (telephone, navigation, etc.). When the user touches the "main menu carousel" it can be rotated by touchscreen. Visually, this control is just as spectacular as it is intuitive. When the desired function appears on the main menu carousel - such as the telephone - the user just needs to move his or her hand to the display to switch to the telephone menu thanks to proximity sensor technology. It was true on the up! and it also applies to the space up!: The new type of user control is fun, easy to understand in any cultural environment and very safe. That is precisely what is typical of Volkswagen. Toward the end of this decade, the first Volkswagen customers might be able to enjoy this new generation of intuitive controls aboard the New Small Family. The development of production models has already begun...'


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Smoking Treatment in HIV Clinical Care Settings
|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: NCT00297453
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 28, 2006
Last Update Posted : June 27, 2012
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|Condition or disease
|Nicotine Dependence
|Behavioral: Internet-based smoking treatment Behavioral: Individual Counseling Behavioral: self-help
|Phase 3
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|207 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Study Start Date :
|January 2006
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|January 2011
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|January 2011
Experimental: Internet
Individual counseling + nicotine replacement. 6 sessions across a 3 month period.
Behavioral: Internet-based smoking treatment
All participants have access to an Internet-based self-help intervention that includes social support through message boards. All participants have access to 10 weeks of nicotine replacement treatment.
Experimental: Counseling
Individual counseling plus nicotine replacement treatment.
Behavioral: Individual Counseling
Six individual counseling sessions are provided over a 12 week treatment period. Participants also have access to a 10-week nicotine replacement treatment.
Active Comparator: Self-Help
Self-help Manual plus nicotine replacment treatment.
Behavioral: self-help
Participants receive a self-help manual and have access to a 10 nicotine replacement treatment.
- 7 day point prevalence biochemically verified abstinence rates [ Time Frame: 3, 6, 9, and 12 months following treatment initiation ]
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV positive
- 18 years or older
- smoking "most days" during the past month
- must be able to read English
Exclusion Criteria:
- any contraindications for over-the-counter nicotine replacement treatment
- active psychotic symptoms
- severe cognitive deficits/dementia
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): NCT00297453
|United States, California
|University of California, San Francisco
|San Francisco, California, United States, 94143
|Principal Investigator:
|Gary Humfleet, Ph.D.
|University of California, San Francisco
|Responsible Party:
|Gary Humfleet, Associate Professor, University of California, San Francisco
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00297453 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
P50DA009253 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|February 28, 2006 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|June 27, 2012
|Last Verified:
|June 2012
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Tobacco Use Disorder
Substance-Related Disorders
Chemically-Induced Disorders
Mental Disorders
Ganglionic Stimulants
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Nicotinic Agonists
Cholinergic Agonists
Cholinergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action