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- 1 Packaging Guidelines and Policies for EPEL
- 1.1 Package maintenance and update policy
- 1.1.1 Digest
- 1.1.2 Policy
- 1.1.3 Guidelines and Backgrounds for this policy
- 1.1.4 Still unsure if a package is fine for EPEL?
- 1.1.5 Why not a rolling release with latest packages like what was in Fedora Extras?
- 1.1.6 EPEL branching if Fedora maintainer does not react
- 1.1.7 Distribution specific guidelines
- 1.1 Package maintenance and update policy
Packaging Guidelines and Policies for EPEL
The packages in EPEL follow the Fedora Packaging and Maintenance Guidelines -- that includes, but is not limited to the packaging guidelines , the package naming guidelines , the package review guidelines and the packaging policies that are designed and maintained by the FESCo and Packaging Committee . There are however some EPEL-specific exceptions, which you can find below.
Please note that the sections "Guidelines" and "Policies" use their names on purpose. Consider the guidelines as something that should be followed normally, but doesn't have to if there are good reasons not to -- please ask the EPEL SIG members in case you are in doubt if your reasons are good. The word policies has a stronger meaning, and what is written in that section should be considered rules that must always be followed.
Package maintenance and update policy
EPEL wants to provide a common "look and feel" to the users of our repository. Thus the EPEL SIG wrote this policy that describes the regulations for package maintenance and updates in EPEL, that are a bit more strictly regulated then they are in Fedora now.
The goal is to have packages in EPEL that enhances the Enterprise Linux distributions the packages were build against without disturbing or replacing packages from that distribution. The packages in the repository should, if possible, be maintained in similar ways to the Enterprise Packages they were built against. In other words: have a mostly stable set of packages that normally to not change at all and only changes if there are good reasons for it -- so no "hey, there is a new version, it builds, let's ship it" mentality.
EPEL packages should only enhance and never disturb the Enterprise Linux distributions they were build for. Thus packages from EPEL should never replace packages from the target base distribution - including those on the base distribution as well as layered products; kernel-modules further are not allowed, as they can disturb the base kernel easily.
The packages in the repository should, if possible, be maintained in similar ways to the Enterprise Packages they were built against. In other words: have a mostly stable set of packages that normally does not change at all and only changes if there are good reasons for changes. This is the spirit of a stable enterprise environment.
The changes that cant be avoided get routed into different release trees. Only updates that fix important bugs (say: data-corruption, security problems, really annoying bugs) go to a testing branch for a short time period and then are pushed to the stable branch; those people that sign and push the EPEL packages to the public repo will skim over the list of updated packages for the stable repo to make sure that sure the goal "only important updates for the stable branch" is fulfilled.
Other updates get queued up in a testing repository over time. That repository becomes the new stable branch after one month of testing. There will be a short freeze time period before the monthly update happens to make sure the repository and its packages are in a good shape -- packages in this phase still can be removed if thats is needed. But even this updates should be limited to fixes only as far as possible and should be tested in Fedora beforehand if possible. Updated Packages that change the ABI or require config file adjustments must be avoided if somehow possible. Compat- Packages that provide the old ABI need to be provided in the repo if there is no way around a package update that changes the ABI. Packages in the testing repo that contain dependency issues or where the maintainer doesn't feel they are stable will be held back from the stable push.
When a new quarterly update is released, EPEL will wait until the CentOS version of that update is available. At that time, a stable push will be done to pull in tested packages from testing, and the stable repository will be linked to the current quarterly release version.
Guidelines and Backgrounds for this policy
Some examples of what package updates that are fine or not
Examples hopefully help to outline how to actually apply above policy in practise.
Minor version updates
Let's assume package foo is shipped in EPEL 5.0 as version 1.0.1; upstream developers now ship 1.0.2
- build for the stable branch only if it fixes serious bugs
- build for the testing branch is acceptable if the upstream release is mostly a bugfix release without new features and the package got run-time testing
A little bit bigger minor version updates
Let's assume package foo is shipped in EPEL 5.0 as version 1.0.1; upstream developers now ship 1.2.0; the ABI is compatible to 1.0.1 and the existing config files continue to work
- build for the stable branch only if it fixes a really serious bug
- build for the testing branch is acceptable if it fixes serious bugs
A yet again little bit bigger minor version updates
Let's assume package foo is shipped in EPEL 5.0 as version 1.0.1; upstream developers now ship 1.4.0; the ABI is compatible to 1.0.1, but the config files need manual adjustments
- build for the stable branch is normally not acceptable; a backport should be strongly considered if there are any serious bugs that must be fixed
- build for the testing branch is also disliked; but it is acceptable if there is no other easy way out to solve serious bugs; but the update and the config file adjustments need to be announced to the users properly -- say in form of release notes that get published together with the quarterly announcement.
A major version update
Let's assume package foo is shipped in EPEL 5.0 as version 1.0.1; upstream developers now ship 2.0.0; the ABI changes or the config files need manual adjustments
- this update should be avoided if possible at all. If there really is no other way out to fix a serious bug then it rare cases it might be acceptable to build the new version for the testing branch and mention the update and the needed adjustments in the release notes for the next update. An additional compat- packages with the old libs is necessary if the ABI changed.
Add more examples as they show up
If to many show up put them into a separate document.
Still unsure if a package is fine for EPEL?
Just ask on EPEL developers mailing list or #epel on freenode.org for opinions from EPEL SIG members.
Why not a rolling release with latest packages like what was in Fedora Extras?
Why should we? That would be what Fedora Extras did and worked and works well for it -- but that's mainly because Fedora (Core) has lots of updates and a nearly rolling-release scheme/quick release cycle, too. But the Enterprise Linux we build against is much more careful with updates and has longer life-cycle; thus we should do the same for EPEL, as most users will properly prefer it that way, as they chose a stable distro for some reasons -- if they want the latest packages they might have chosen Fedora.
Sure, there are lots of areas where having a mix of a stable base and a set of quite new packages on top of it is wanted. *Maybe* the EPEL project will provide a solution (in parallel to the carefully updated repository!) for those cases in the long term, but not for the start. There are already third party repositories out there that provide something in this direction, so users might be served by them already.
Further: A rolling release scheme like Fedora Extras did is not possible for many EPEL packages for another reason, new packages often require new versions of certain core libraries. This will cause problems in EPEL because we won't be able to provide updated libs as it would replace libraries in the core OS.
Example: This document was written round about when RHEL5 got released; many packages that get build for RHEL5 can't be build for RHEL4 at this point of time already, as the RHEL4-gtk2-Package is two years old and is to old for many current applications, as they depend on a newer gtk2. So if even if we would try to have a rolling scheme with with quite new package we'd fail, as we can't build a bunch of package due to this dependencies on libs; in the end we would have a repo with some quite new packages while others are still quite old. That mix wouldn't make either of the "latest versions" or "careful updates only" sides happy; so we try to target the "careful updates only" sides. Remember, EPEL's support and updates cycle is much longer then Fedora's.
EPEL branching if Fedora maintainer does not react
If an EPEL maintainer wants to get a Fedora package into EPEL he should check the ContributorStatus document.
If the Fedora maintainer of the package has indicated a desire not to participate in EPEL then the proposed EPEL maintainer can request the branch directly via the standard procedures (e.g. via bugzilla currently). The proposed EPEL maintainer should CC the Fedora maintainer on the branch request, so the Fedora maintainer knows that the package is maintained in EPEL as well.
If it is unclear if the Fedora maintainer of the package intends to participate in EPEL then the proposed EPEL maintainer should mail the Fedora maintainer and ask about their plans for EPEL in general and the package at hand. If there is no answer within seven days the proposed EPEL maintainer is free to request the EPEL branch and become the EPEL Maintainer (CC the Fedora maintainer here as well). If the Fedora maintainer decides not to be active in EPEL they should be added to the CC list for all bugs so that collaboration can happen where a bug effects Fedora and EPEL.
If the Fedora maintainer later decides to participate in EPEL, Then the Fedora maintainer will become co-maintainer for EPEL. (Of course co-maintainership can be extended to Fedora)
Distribution specific guidelines
- EPEL4 Python packages should manually depend on the proper python version that it was build for. Most old FC-3 python packages should still use this trick.


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As if he wasn't talented enough, opera singer Andrea Bocelli showed off how fearless he is by in-line skating in Tuscany, Italy on Wednesday.
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State education and health agencies remind parents to get children vaccinated before starting school
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Springfield, IL ― The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding parents to be sure their children's immunizations are up-to-date as more than 2 million Illinois students head back to school. Health providers have named August National Immunization Awareness Month to remind parents to address this important health issue before students return to classes.
"Vaccines help ensure students are returning to the classrooms healthy and ready to learn, '' said State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch. "It's important that all students as well as school administrators, teachers and other staff be immunized to stay healthy and active this school year.â€
National Immunization Awareness Month is celebrated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health organizations in August and annually highlights one of the most important ways parents can protect their children against serious diseases. The goal is to increase awareness about immunizations for infants, school children, college-bound students, adults and the elderly.
Immunization is one of the most significant public health achievements of the 20th century, according to the CDC. Vaccine-preventable diseases such as varicella (chickenpox), measles, mumps, whooping cough and diphtheria carry with them certain costs, such as sick children missing school and causing parents to miss work. These diseases also result in doctor visits, hospitalizations and even premature deaths.
"Because of the success of vaccines in preventing disease in the United States, parents are often unaware their children are still at risk for many serious and life-threatening diseases,†said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold. "There are some children who cannot be vaccinated for either medical reasons or they are still too young, so it is important parents continue to have their children vaccinated. I encourage
parents to check with their physician or local health department about what vaccines are needed and what immunizations their child has already received.â€Â
According to the CDC, most immunizations are administered before a child is 2-years old; however, between ages 4 and 6, prior to entering kindergarten, children are due for several booster shots. Children between 12 and 15 years of age might be due for booster shots, too. Childhood vaccines prevent diseases and protect children who come into contact with unvaccinated people.
In Illinois, proof of up-to-date immunizations is required for children entering any grade. Required immunizations include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib), hepatitis B and varicella.
In addition to immunizations, all students enrolling in kindergarten in a public or private school and any student enrolling for the first time in Illinois (with the exception of preschoolers) must have an eye examination. The eye exam must be performed by a licensed optometrist or medical doctor who performs eye exams and is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. All eye exams must be completed within one year prior to Oct. 15.
Also, all children must complete a physical examination prior to entering Illinois schools for the first time, prior to the date of entering kindergarten or first grade, prior to entering sixth grade, and prior to entering ninth grade. The physical exam includes gender and date of birth; an evaluation of height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, skin, eyes, ears, nose, throat, mouth/dental; cardiovascular (including blood pressure), respiratory, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary, neurological, and musculoskeletal evaluations; spinal examination; evaluation of nutritional status; lead screening; and other evaluations deemed necessary by the health-care provider.
Illinois' health exam requirements are aligned with recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on adolescent vaccinations, including Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), meningococcal and HPV (human papillomavirus).
For additional information about immunizations in Illinois, visit:
- IDPH's Illinois Immunization Program: http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/shots.htm
- Administrative Rules for Basic Immunizations: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/077/077006650B02400R.html


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The lymphatic system is a complex network of tissues, vessels, and organs that helps regulate fluid balance and fight infection. In turn, the vessels drain excess fluid from these tissues and return it back to circulating blood. Taking in proper nutrients and following a healthy diet regimen is important to help the immune system stay strong. It is recommended that everyone should have their lymph system cleansed from all the excess "waste" that has built up during a lifetime.
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Cucumbers: Drink 4 to 5 cups of cucumber juice daily for one week to purify the system while cleansing your blood and clearing your complexion.
Home Remedy to "Decongest" the Lymphatic System
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• 1 pint grape juice
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• 6 egg yolks, beaten
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Some of the most vivid childhood memories I have of my mom are of her talking about work, beaming and confident in her teal silk blouse and neck bow. For 15 years or so my mother was a technical writer, riding the tech boom of the late '80s and '90s. I would often feel a rush of pride as my mom talked about landing contracts over a dinner of chicken in wine and cream sauce (still one of my favorite meals).
But there were other times I would feel angry or ashamed as she would recount, dismissively, work relationships that ended in flames. I noted early on that she rarely had repeat clients and that some of her career choices were short-lived.
The mixed messages left me with the takeaway that, despite the occasional wins, work was difficult and that career failures were unavoidable.
These memories and the conflicting feelings they evoke could have left me reluctant to talk about my career as a freelance writer with my own kids. But I actually feel the opposite. If I avoided mention of my career and work, I think I'd compromise my relationship with my children, their own development, and my duties as a mother. Sound harsh? Let me explain.
While we've made strides in accepting that women can be mothers without giving up their careers, we have a long way to go to accept that one can be a loving, devoted mother as well as a devoted, successful professional — at the same time. Many women draw an iron curtain between these roles when it comes to work and children and I'm not sure why. By indulging in the inherent tension between these two spheres, we've allowed a space for shame — shame when sacred family time is supposedly compromised with the mere mention of work. Hogwash, I say.
Your professional skills, successes and passions are some of the best parts of who you are. These are the very qualities that can further enhance your ability to parent. When you talk about scoring a new client, you no doubt glow — and your children pick up on that pride. When you tell them about a missed opportunity and express regret and then hope, they see your humility and learn from your resilience. Knowing about your career or your business means children come to know you as a complex person of her own in the world, not just the mom they see around the house.
But the memories I have of discussions with my mom now guide my discussions at mealtime with my own children. I know it isn't enough to just talk about my work, I also need to be mindful of how I discuss it, being careful not to fall back on complaints and rants about the day, but sharing what I learned, what was satisfying about work, and what brought energy and excitement to the day.
My kids are just 3 and 5 years old, so they may not grasp the finer points of running a successful freelance writing business. But my daughter pays attention when I put on a Diane Von Furstenberg dress and Kenneth Cole pumps and go to "a meeting in the city." She knows what her mother does during the time before I come home and don Gap GPS, +1.76% sweats and an H&M HNNMY, -0.17% tank top and start roasting a chicken for supper. If I don't share some details about the editorial brainstorming session or client pitch, it appears that I play a glamorous make-believe dress-up game that is shameful — or not important enough — to discuss. Instead, my daughter understands that this ritual is part of who I am as her mother and as a woman, and how I earn the money to buy that chicken we eat.
Which brings me to this: work is a basic element of life. It is our duty to send our children out into the world well-equipped with concrete business acumen and a positive attitude about earning a living. Professional facility is one of the greatest skills we can model for our kids. Last week I recounted how I had successfully negotiated a higher fee on a project, and explained what it means to "meet in the middle." I hope many more chats like this mean my daughter will grow into a woman free of the usual female hang-ups about negotiation.
Recently, while baby sitting, my sister-in-law texted me a picture of my daughter dressed up in a funny sparkly skirt, and my heels and handbag. Apparently, she told her aunt: "I'm a fancy lady going to a meeting in the city!" Likewise, my son recently propped up the folded Candyland board on the couch, and said, "This is my computer — I'm writing a blog!" That my children are so happy and proud when they mimic their working mom tells me our mealtime chats are working.
Emma Johnson is a veteran money writer, noted blogger and nationally syndicated radio host. A former Associated Press Financial Wire reporter and MSN Money columnist, she is currently a contributing editor at SUCCESS magazine and has contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Worth, Glamour, WORTH, WIRED and Men's Health.
The story "Why and how we should talk about work with our kids" originally appeared on DailyWorth.com.
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Comments/Context: Given how prolific Lee Friedlander has been over his long career, it isn't particularly surprising that he can dig back into his archives and unearth groups of pictures that turn on a common theme. Just pick a visual motif, a geography, a time period, or a specific subject matter, sort out the 50 or so best or most representative, and voila, it's the makings of another book. This show uses this approach to paint an offbeat portrait of the Christmas season, gathering pictures made over five decades into a sampler of Friedlander's signature visual devices, each with a holiday twist.
While there is an entire review to be written here about rotting garlands, tired paper window decorations, insanely over-the-top front lawns, broken roadsigns, and snowless dirty holiday cheer, and about what Friedlander might be pointing out about our uniquely American Christmas celebrations (wryly cynical or understatedly optimistic?), I was actually struck more by Friedlander's toolbox of photographic techniques than by his underlying commentary. Fresh from his Whitney show, there are Santas framed by rental car interiors and decorated with side mirror picture-in-picture reflections. Another set of photographs uses the empty beds of pickup trucks as a spatial device, adding angles and distance to decorations in windows and on middle distance house fronts. Telephone poles (complete with imitation greenery on top) make repeated appearances, dividing compositions. Storefront window displays enable multiple layers of refractions, mixing the staged scenes of the items for sale (look for the S&M Santa) with echoes of nearby street decor. Even chain link fence dividers and shadow self portraits are thrown in with oddly fashionable nativity scenes and West Texas holiday sidewalks.
Sure, there is something off kilter or quietly strange about each of these Christmas adornments; but there is more here than found tinsel, trashy blow-up lawn ornaments, wreaths on solar panels, and audaciously pedestrian baubles and gewgaws. These are extremely well made photographs that capture a tiny bit of Christmas spirit in the midst of making a much more complicated and mature artistic statement. Only Lee Friedlander takes a street scene covered in fuzzy faux trees, interrupts it with a telephone pole, and uses the pane of a phone booth to frame the people on the far corner, or uses skewed iron railings, front stoop stairs, and overflowing garbage cans to tell a chaotic visual story about Christmas in Brooklyn. Every single picture has visual pyrotechnics and hidden Christmas jokes to unpack, so take your time and savor these holiday eccentricities.
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It's no secret that I love animals. I have had pets my whole life and I have never known a time that I have not had my furbabies. That being said, I should also say that when I saw this particular seller, I swore I was going to get another puppy just so I could buy from her. It may take a while since I am a big rescuer and I swear to give good homes to those that can not fend for themselves. Her designs are so adorable and are sure to make your doggie the trendiest one on the block.
Everyone probably already knows my fixation on brocade so here it is as a beautiful doggie coat.
Isn't that just the most precious thing you have seen… You think so… oh you just wait, there's more…
Not only does she have the cutest coats (even winter coats) but she has hats and jammies and dresses and treats… She also runs the website called Holistic Hounds/Bowsers Bistro where she offers healthy pet foods, homemade treats and supplements. She wants to get the word out that how and what your pet eats makes a difference in their wellbeing and overall health. You can find this site here: www.holistic-hounds.com
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How can you get cuter than that… Her designs will fit up to a 25 lb dog and she can even custom make something special for your little furbaby, since we all know that they are "spoiled bratz".
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Confession time. Time to spill it all out on paper and let you know how insecure I really am. That's right, it's a new month and time for The Insecure Writers Support Group.
Last month I was feeling pretty confident, confident enough to conquer NaNoWriMo. But this month, I have my doubts. The word on the grapevine is that it's totally normal to feel a low after you just worked your butt off for 30 days.
I don't know if low is the right word, but I haven't written anything. Which is okay, becasue I think I can take a break and let my WIP sit and cool awhile so I can come back to it fresh. No, I have a bigger fear. It's something that has held me back to this point.
I'm afraid to Query, and I'm afraid to Publish.
I still think putting EARTH SONG aside and working on EXISTENCE was the right choice, but the truth is, I am so afraid of getting rejected (and not obtaining the perfection I long for) that I gave up on EARTH SONG.
I know rejection is part of being a writer. Every writer has been rejected at one time or another, it is something we must experience to grow. Yet, I don't really know that I'm capable of polishing something to the point that I'm ready to give it to the world.
You see that anthology sitting in the top right corner? Those lovely ladies offered to publish me and you know what I told them? I told them I wasn't interested becasue I didn't think the story was ready.
After they needled me and encouraged me for a bit, I worked on it and let them have it. Now there it is, available on e-book. And I still want to take it back. Why? Because it's not perfect.
The truth is, I wasn't given half the talent some of you have. The truth is, I feel like I'm going to work my whole life and never get there. The truth is, I'm afraid I won't succeed so I don't even want to try.
If only you knew how many times my mouse has hoovered over the delete blog button, how many times I have written posts telling all of you that I'm done being a writer. But here I am, still soldiering on.
I don't know why I'm telling you all of this. It's been burning a hole in me for quite sometime. I don't know that it can be cured. It's something I've just been working around, but I don't think it will ever go away. I guess it's more of a heads up. I'm just letting you know, don't expect to ever see a book from me, becasue I'm a chicken who won't even write a query letter.
But don't worry, I never intend to stop writing -- even if I never publish.


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This page features links to educational breastfeeding resources for use by those providing or seeking information on breastfeeding. You will also find links to related breastfeeding websites.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
CSFP works to improve the health of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, other new mothers up to one year postpartum, infants, and children up to age six, and elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. It provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups.
National WIC Association
On this site you will find the National WIC Association providing leadership in promoting quality nutrition services; advocating WIC services for all eligible women, infants and children; and assuring sound, responsible management of WIC.
US Department of Agriculture - Food and Nutrition Services - WIC
This website is maintained by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a Federal agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, responsible for administering the WIC Program at the national and regional levels
WIC Works
USDA sponsors this WIC Works Resource System website, bringing nutrition service tools to health and nutrition professionals.
This page provides links to recipes that are intended to help school food service personnel and household program administrators find new and different ways to prepare USDA commodities. It is also a place to share creative and innovative menu ideas particularly for hard-to-use commodities.


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West Farm Complex
The Murray State University West Farm Complex is home to the University's certified
Angus herd. The herd was established in 2001 through the generosity of ranches in
Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Donations included award-winning stock, embryos,
and semen. This herd has become an important part of our farm and serves as a learning
tool for our Animal Science and AHT/Pre-Vet programs.
In addition, the West Farm also provides space for forage and grazing studies, as well as agronomy research plots. BASF, Garst, and the University of Kentucky have partnered with Murray State to conduct seasonal research trial involving corn, soybeans, and dark-fired and air-cured tobacco. School of Agriculture students are involved in many aspects of these research trials, and have the opportunity to study, analyze, and present data that is collected.


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July 6, 2009
To say Katy Freeman's swift rise among the elite breaststrokers in the United States and world over the past year has been largely unexpected would be an understatement.
Funny enough, her quick ascension caught no one by surprise more than Freeman. Her realization came to a head this spring at the Santa Clara (Calif.) Invitational, when she finished second to Australian world champion and Olympic silver medalist Leisel Jones in the 200 breaststroke - besting a strong field in the process.
"Those were my fastest times ever unrested," said Freeman, who completed her senior campaign at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) this year with an eighth-place finish in the 200 breast at NCAA Championships. "I had raced against Rebecca (Soni) several times before, but I had never raced against Leisel. That was a really fun race for me, and it opened my eyes to possibilities. A year earlier, I would have never believed I could compete against these same athletes. Before the final (in Santa Clara), I was just excited to get into the heat, let alone finish second."
Next week in Serbia, Freeman will test her continued advancement against some of the world's best collegiate swimmers in her first international competition - the World University Games.
While she's excited to see where she stands and make sure her finish and time in Santa Clara weren't a fluke, she's also anxious and very excited. She's confident but far from cocky about her opportunities.
"I really feel like I'm going into it blind because, aside from my U.S. teammates, I know almost nothing about the competition," Freeman said. "As I packed this week for the trip, I actually started thinking about the meet and feeling nervous. But because there was a time very recently when I never thought I'd ever be competing at a meet like this, I'm going in with limited stress and reasonable expectations."
Freeman didn't originally excel at straight-line swimming. She got her feet wet, literally and figuratively, as a synchronized swimmer and competed individually and as a team from the age of 6 while continuing to do some rec swimming as she could. It was in high school that she decided to give up synchronized competition and training to focus solely on competitive swimming.
Originally a backstroker, Freeman took up the breaststroke as a teenager and quickly found her niche. At UCSB, she trains with the distance freestyle swimmers rather than the sprint breaststrokers because her style and tempo favor the longer distance breaststroke event.
"I have been working on my sprinting, and I have dropped time, but I know my strengths and realize that the 200 is my best event," said Freeman, who will compete in all three (50, 100 and 200) breaststroke events at WUGs. "I tend to be a strong back-end swimmer, so I am a slow starter but then I come on in the third 50 until the end."
Just as she did in Santa Clara, where she trailed throughout the race before turning on the jets to edge the field in the final 50 meters, Freeman knows in order to be successful in Serbia, she needs to swim her own race at the pace that works best for her.
"If I swim the race that works for me and don't let fast starters detour me from my plan, I should be competitive," said Freeman, who will spend the next year training before starting her post-collegiate life teaching linguistics for Teach for America in New Orleans. "Part of my continued success has been that I'm starting to finally believe and accept that I belong among the best in the world. Sometimes I still feel like a rookie, but with each meet and experience, I feel more and more legitimate. I've put in the work, and now I am able to reap the benefits, and I'm enjoying swimming more now than ever."


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I don't know what happened to me on Thursday, but I completely forgot to post a new challenge. No wait, I do know what happened. Jordan bought the new SimCity game and I decided to take the afternoon off...
Anyway, there was some interest in a template challenge, so I thought we'd go for that. Here's the template for this challenge:
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I approve, Darkling. Ah, Res, now I see. Though, could you also list Dusk's minor contacts?
What if it's a Circle of Immaculate Masters? Or the Spiders of Mars?(Also, I added some inconsequential stuff about the Hand of Writing way back. May also add more to the background if I feel the urge.)I think that minor contacts don't get listed, IIRC. You just roll Contacts (possibly plus something) to see if you have a minor contact in the area. But don't quote me on that.
Relaxing still waiting for the game to begin. Speaking of which anyone wanna explain to me exactly what the Emissary is?
Indeed, Also, if any of you have any particular insights into raksha char building, i would be happy to hear them. Not having trouble, just havnt done it before, so input/tricks/common practice would be appreciated.
Huh. Twelve Exalts... nasty stuff.
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What do you call a brotherhood of gay men who get together and bond over sports, video games, gear, gadgets and guns? Meet the Gaybros—a Reddit-based community founded in 2011 with a shared interest in "guy stuff." Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and even Dublin, Ireland, have active Gaybro communities with regular meet-ups at local pubs, restaurants and events such as Gay Pride.
"In Chicago, the meet-ups only started happening in the last year or so," said Gabriel Villalpando, 28. "Some of the more popular meet-ups are at bars, or socializing somewhere in Boystown or Andersonville, or house parties. We don't always meet in gay bars—we basically go anywhere that has a good beer special."
According to Gaybros founder Alex Deluca, 24, of Boston, Chicago is in the Gaybros top 10 cities with San Francisco at the top of the list in terms of active members. Meet-ups—which tend to happen monthly or bimonthly in Chicago—attract as many as 30 Gaybros, according to Deluca.
"What is nice about Gaybros meet-ups is that it is not the same people each time," Deluca said. "People go to these events nervous because they might be unsure of who will be there, but every Gaybros event I've been too has been filled with the kindest and most welcoming people who treat you like they have known you forever from day one."
Bros before hos
The formation of subgroups and tribes within the gay male community certainly isn't new—Chicago has an active bear scene, a world-class leather community (see: International Mr. Leather) and even communities and events built around DILFs and Otters.
"I would say our interactions aren't strictly sexual in nature, and that is how Gaybros are different from DILF and Otter [parties]," Vallalpando said. "We're all brought together because we are men who share certain interests that can be termed as 'masculine' but different from DILF because we're not concerned with sexuality. We're looking for beer specials, to find new music to listen to and to do things that don't necessarily qualify as a stereotypical gay experience."
"Unlike otter, bear or DILF events and groups, we don't limit ourselves to one ideal image in our identity," said Jon Allen, a moderator of the Chicago Gaybros Reddit group, via e-mail. "It's more about taking pride in your sexuality and masculinity, however you want to personally define those two things. Our emphasis has never been on how people behave or what animal they look like. Our emphasis has always been to develop a fraternal brotherhood that anyone is welcome to be a part of."
"We are explicitly not a dating service," Deluca added. "Having said that, people have met fiancés and significant others and had Gaypros—Gaybros proposals—but that is not the purpose of the groups. Gaybros is more for finding friends."
"To a point, they're correct," said Marc "Moose" Moder, 43, a DJ and promoter from Andersonville. "Events like our DILF and Otter [partiese] are geared toward a specific physical type and the desire to find that type, whereas Gaybro meet-ups are supposedly about personality type. That said, I see no huge difference in being attracted to a physical type versus a personality type—they're just different kinds of attraction. In the end there is equal amounts friendship vs. lust involved. I think those who fear that Otter, DILF and IML are sexual in nature are either scared of their own sexuality, or don't know how to attend a gay event to make friends and dissuade come-ons."
Whether or not Gaybros mirrors other subcultures within the gay male community is a subject for ongoing debate, but unlike these other groups, many LGBTs accuse Gaybros of actually promoting "femmephobia."
"Over-flamboyance—to be honest, you won't find a lot of that around us," Villalpando said. "I'm probably the most overly flamboyant [of the group]. We're not looking for the stereotypical experience—we aren't looking to hook up with the next guy, and we're not out to party all night, so to speak. We are looking for shared experiences and common interests such as rugby or beer—sports, that is our focus. People shouldn't be concerned with what the gay experience is supposed to be, of course that is bunk, because everyone's experience is unique. I think in five years more people will figure out 'Hey, I can be into rugby and dudes and that is a cool thing.' "
"There are some people who hear the name Gaybros and their gut reaction is to think of those guys on Grindr who say they are 'straight-acting guys only' or something douchy like that," Deluca said. "We have members who are musical theater majors or fashion majors—people lump us with people who are derogatory, but in the sidebar [of the Gaybros subReddit page] we put in bold letters, 'It's OK to have a variety of interests— just like it's OK to be a member of more than one community.' "
Critics of Gaybros point out the sidebar Deluca is referring to also states, "If a topic clearly isn't for Gaybros [such as] 'What's your favorite Cher song?' we'll remove it and point you to another place."
If discussions centered on a Cher song are verboten, would a drag queen be allowed to join Gaybros? The answer might surprise you.
"I couldn't care less if you put on a dress every so often," Allen said. "I did drag for a rugby fundraiser once, and I had a blast. Whatever floats your boat, you know?"
"I don't see why not—it doesn't matter who you are to us. All power to you that you are confident enough to do that," Deluca added. "If you can contribute to the conversation, you are more than welcome."
Brode of silence
According to Deluca, anywhere from 15 percent to 20 percent of Gaybros are "at the beginning of journey toward self-acceptance" (read: In the closet) and the network provides a friendly, accessible platform for like-minded gents to share experiences, find information and get advice on a variety of topics including the coming-out process.
Villalpando said some of the Chicago Gaybros are not out or consider themselves bisexual, and he points to the anonymity offered by Reddit and the closed Chicago Gaybros Facebook page as essential for building trust amongst these members before attending a meet-up.
"I don't think the closeted/out ratio is relevant," Allen said. "I certainly don't have a quantification of our out or closeted members. What I have seen in the Chicago group is a sense of community. Many of the Chicago Gaybros joined because they are looking for a group of like- minded guys who they can share their interests with."
Despite the controversy surrounding Gaybros, the group continues to thrive. According to Deluca, Gaybros gets about 3 million page views per month, with 300,000 monthly unique visitors. A new website will launch in January 2014 that will include features and networking capabilities similar to other social networking platforms such as Facebook.
"I think this [Gaybros] mentality is far more East Coast than Midwest, so I don't think it's a lasting, powerful movement in this town," Moder said. "But by all means, if they want to have a movement and events—go for it."
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From Bloominglabs
Prospective Locations for the Bloomington Hackerspace
So lets collect some locations that may meet our potential needs. If possible post a google-maps reference. Also we can post info on commercial property dealers.
Basic Requirements:
- Needs to be inside or close to Bloomington
- Cheap rent
- further items as discussed
Other things to consider about location:
- Probably want something industrial - lower rent and no noise restrictions
- At least basic parking accommodations, hopefully enough for at least 5-10 cars, more is better
- Garage entrance might be nice, but certainly not required (allows more ventilation, also car hacking)
- A restroom may not be mandatory but should be considered
- A place to put up Ham radio antennas and/or free-to-air dishes outdoors might be nice
- A fixer-upper might also be in order, up for discussion based on locations found
Important things to inspect when checking out locations
- verify the roof does not leak, look for freshly repaired ceilings/walls
- verify utilities available (power, water, trash, restroom a plus, net access)
- does it have 3-phase power available? Any other types of power? (2phase, current capacity)
- who are the neighbors? any problems with burglary or vandalism in the area?
- do they care if we install outdoor antennas or dishes?
Potential Locations
The order of the listing presently does not indicate order of preference.


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A documentary 13 years in the making, American Promise provides a rare look into the lives of two middle class Black families as they navigate the ups and down of parenting and educating their sons.
"COSEBOC and its member schools believe that as the educational trajectory for [Black male] students improves the yawning academic achievement gap begins to close."
The mission of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) is to connect, inspire, support and strengthen school leaders dedicated to the social, emotional and academic development of boys and young men of color.
Discuss the benefits of participating in extracurricular activities and ways to fit them into both your son's school schedule and your own busy schedule.
Designed to help build a more positive sense of identity, leadership, and academic success.
A documentary 13 years in the making, American Promise provides a rare look into the lives of two middle class black families as they navigate the ups and down of parenting and educating their sons.
Our goal is to empower boys, their parents, and educators to help close the Black male achievement gap.
The film will be release on PBS along with our parenting book, "Promises Kept: How to Help Black Boys Succeed in School and in Life," by Random House in 2013.
Help us tell this unique story that explores the specific challenges that middle class black boys face as they come of age. As we come to understand the challenges that are weighing on black middle class boys, we begin to understand how to set them on a stronger path moving forward, and that's when we start to really make the American Promise come true.
Black boys in America are in crisis right now – particularly academically. The issues they are facing are bigger than public vs. private school. American Promise holds a magnifying glass to our son and his best friend to really explore the unique factors that they face as middle-class black boys coming of age at home, at school and in their community. Partner with us to tell this story, and help us shine a light on these issues. American Promise will be an important tool in encouraging all educational institutions to critically examine their approach with young men of color. We can't solve problems until we understand the issues.
After growing up in inner city Los Angeles, Joe became the first member of his family to go to college when he enrolled at Stanford University. A practicing psychiatrist, Joe now lives in Brooklyn with his wife Michèle and his two sons.
Born in Haiti to a Haitian father and Panamanian mother, Michèle is a first-generation college graduate who juggles her time between filmmaking, new media projects, and keeping tabs on her two energetic boys.
Brook & Shawn Byers
Chicken & Egg Pictures
Ian Darling
Abby Disney & Pierre Hauser
Embrey Family Foundation
Juliette Feeney-Timsit & Caroleen Feeney
Kevin & Donna Gruneich
Michael J. Levinthal
Russell Long
Debbie McLeod & Jay Sears
Gib & Susan Myers
Joan Platt & Hillary Margolis
Beth Sackle
Elizabeth & Margo King
John & Michael Steiner
Wadsworth & Wadsworth
Jamie Wolf
The Jacquelyn and Gregory Zehner Foundation
a deep dive with the American Promise assets to discuss education equity and black male achievement. Want the tour to come to you city?Fill out your information here.Learn more here.
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Babies born via cesarean section have twice the chance of being obese by the age of 3, according to a new study published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.
The researchers in the study followed more than 1,200 pregnant women in Boston until their children reached the age of 3. By that time, 15.7 percent of children delivered by C-section were classified as obese, while only 7.5 percent of children delivered vaginally were. While the mother being overweight does increase the chance of having a c-section, researchers factored out maternal obesity and high birth weight from the results.
Plus: C-section Rate Reaches All-Time High
So how could C-sections result in weight problems years later? Researchers say more studies are needed but they have a few theories. The lack of bacteria that's transmitted during a vaginal delivery may affect the absorption of nutrients, leading to obesity later on. Another hypothesis is that hormones and protein signal released during labor may decrease the risk. Others theorize that recovering from a C-section can make breastfeeding, which has been linked with a decrease in obesity, more challenging.
Plus: Spoon-Fed Babies at Risk for Obesity
Did you have a C-section? Are you worried about increased risk of obesity for your child?


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Candesic's Dr Nisa Aslam and Dr Joe Taylor consider the implications of the paucity of sexual health screening services and the potential for new models of sexual health management.
Candesic is a leading strategy consultancy head-quartered in London, serving private operators, investors, and public sector organisations.
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Fostering business resilient to political change & financial squeezes
Dr [Michelle Tempest](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC6qA0Bkl0d2xDBN19ivAMYbkxHetmNcxI/), Partner at Candesic, interviewed by [Gill Plimmer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAZgo2sBGcwo2N2QPJWYuqsRbkkwIyIaMlc/) in the FT on the wave of deals in the privatised fostering market: Opportunities to consolidate and build economies of scale as fostering businesses are resilient to political change and financial squeezes.
Candesic at the center of a strategic children's care acquisition in the North West
Candesic is proud to have been the Commercial Due Diligence Advisor for Waterland on their acquisition of Sandcastle. Sandcastle provides residential services in the North West for children who are in need of psychological support to transform their lives.
Candesic delivered lectures in Corfu
Candesic's Dr Joe Taylor and Dr Timothy Owen are pleased to deliver lectures on the future of dementia diagnosis and treatment at the Ionian University in Corfu, Greece as part of the GeNeDis 2020 Worldwide Congress.
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StarDust: Amanda Bynes Is Definitely Doing It So Very Wrong + More
- Amanda Bynes got her cheek pierced. It's what all retired millionaires do. [Amy Grindhouse]
- Scientologists Tom Cruise and John Travolta salute to dogs dressed as sea captains. [Bohomoth]
- Lindsay Lohan's officially banned from all W hotels after racking up $50k in damages. [PopBytes]
- Jennifer Lawrence accidentally kills a cast member in 'SNL' promotional videos. [Hypable]
- Justin Timberlake's new song might resurrect MySpace from the dead. [PopCrush]
- Megan Fox apologizes to LiLo for comparing her to Marilyn Monroe in that Esquire interview. [IDLYITW]
- Nigel Lythgoe thinks 'American Idol' would shrivel up and die without Ryan Seacrest. [Rickey]
- Pippa Middleton went hunting and killed a bunch of boars. Hopefully with her bare hands. [Celebitchy]
- Check out more pics of Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs in the upcoming 'jobs.' [ScreenCrush]
- The 'Fringe' series finale is on its way and we may sob through the entire 2-hour episode. [SeriouslyOMG]
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Subsurface use / CO2 storage
Source: BGR
The geological subsurface offers a wide range of use options. These include the extraction of raw materials, the production and intermediate storage of conventional and renewable energies, and the permanent storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) and waste. Due to the increasing share of fluctuating renewable energy sources in the electricity sector (e.g. solar and wind), new challenges emerge while ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply. As adjustable renewable energy sources like geothermal energy and stored renewable energy (e. g. in salt caverns or porous rocks) become more important, additional use of the subsurface is claimed.
Due to these increasing demands on subsurface use, BGR receives more inquiries regarding subsurface use options as well as potential synergies and competitions in subsurface use. In order to respond to these requests, up-to-date and comprehensive information on the geological subsurface is required. Information available to date only allows for a very limited mapping of areas that appear suitable for specific use options and claims.
BGR works in the fields of
- Geological storage of carbon dioxide,
- Deep geothermal energy,
- Subsurface use potentials – evaluation and basic geological information.
The work includes the development of geological information across the federal state level in coordination or cooperation with the federal state geological survey organisations. In addition, BGR develops and tests utilisation concepts within research and development projects.


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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Neighbor Day" In this half hour special Daniel learns how good it feels to be neighborly and that one kind act can lead to many. His first good deed starts a chain reaction of kindness all around the Neighborhood, culminating with the declaration of "Neighbor Day"!. D
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Martha Speaks "Cora! Cora! Cora!/Cora Encore!" Cora! Cora! Cora! - Helen's family friend Kit Luntanne (Jennifer Westfeldt) is upset. She's had to leave her lovable dog, Cora, at home while she travels with her acting troupe. Backstage at the theater, Martha meets Ham Johnson (Jon Hamm), an actor who admires Kit and wants to impress her. D
5:00 am
Austin City Limits "Juanes/Jesse & Joy" Colombian superstar Juanes performs a high-energy set. Then Mexico City's sibling duo Jesse & Joy sing a selection of their greatest hits.G
6:00 am
Rick Steves' Europe "Rome: Back-Street Riches" Rick explores back lanes and unheralded corners of the city. He ventures into the crusty Trastevere district, visiting the Jewish Ghetto, and enjoying art treasures in a string of rarely visited churches as he uncovers charms of hidden Rome.G
6:30 am
Rudy Maxa's World "Edinburgh & The Scottish Highlands" Rudy attends the Edinburgh International Festival - the world's largest arts festival featuring theater, comedy, dance, music, opera, street performance and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo. Then Rudy heads north to the Highlands where he rides the so-called "Harry Potter Train" and visits the Isle of Skye.G
7:00 am
The Desert Speaks "Costal Civilizations of Ancient Peru" This episode surveys some of the enormous adobe pyramids that still tower over the vast Peruvian countryside. South American archaeological expert Axel Nielsen guides host David Yetman through the premier museum of South America, the Royal Tombs of Sipan, which house some of the richest gold artifacts in the world. From there, they trek to Huaca del Sol and Huaca del Luna, immense pyramids that emphasize the duality and symbolism of the pre-Incan societies. D
7:30 am
Chef John Besh's Family Table Warm Alsatian Onion Tart; Coq Au Vin; Creme Brulee. D
8:00 am
America's Heartland Meet a Montana family finding success by combining farming and fishing. Take to the ocean for a New England program that delivers seafood direct to consumers. Haul in the harvest with an Arkansas family with a passion for exceptional produce. D
8:30 am
New Scandinavian Cooking "Mackerel - The Shiny Bounty of Summer" Andreas visits the southern Norwegian resort town of Kristians and, where the Norwegians flock every summer. Andreas goes fishing for mackerel and along the way, he cooks a variety of fish dishes, from fried sprats and mackerel sushi to the ultimate expression of Norwegian summer: grilled and smoked mackerel. D
9:00 am
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Indian Classics Made Easy" Man on the Street John "Doc" Willoughby learns about Indian cuisine from Chef Floyd Cardoz. Then, test cook Becky Hays teaches host Christopher Kimball how to make two classic Indian recipes: Indian Flatbread and Indian-Style Spinach with Fresh Cheese. And finally, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for juicers in the Equipment Corner, and gadget guru Lisa McManus reviews some of her favorite kitchen gadgets. D
9:30 am
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Cozy Settings" P. Allen Smith visits Natchez, Mississippi and tours the newly restored Twin Oaks Bed & Breakfast and historic Ravenna House. Allen shares tips on how he decorated his basement to make it cozy, and roasts smores indoors in a fun and safe way. D
10:00 am
Song of the Mountains New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters; Frank Newsome; Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain. D
11:00 am
Sesame Street "Frankly It's A Habitat" Big Bird is eating a hot bowl of soup on a cold day outside Hooper's store. Freddy Flapman, from Flychert Real Estate finds Big Bird and tries to convince him to migrate somewhere warm. Freddy Flapman tells him that he might like living in a new habitat. D
12:00 pm
Dinosaur Train "Dinosaur Big City, Pt. 3/Dinosaur Big City, Pt. 4" Dinosaur Big City Part III - The Dinosaur Train arrives in Laramidia, the Dinosaur Big City, and Buddy and the Pteranodon family explore the crowded "dinosaur metropolis." At the Theropod Convention, our kids reunite with Annie Tyrannosaurus and her parents Dolores and Boris, and they all meet the multi-horned mayor, Mayor Kosmoceratops! Dinosaur Big City Part IV - Buddy and Tiny help King Cryolophosaurus overcome his fear of performing in front of his biggest audience ever, and he wows a large dinosaur audience when he sings his new song, "Whole Lotta Theropods" at the Theropod Convention in Laramidia, the Dinosaur Big City. D
12:30 pm
Peg + Cat "The Pirate Problem/The Sleepover Problem" The Pirate Problem - Pirate Island. Peg and Cat show a group of very hungry Pirates how to share tropical fruit fairly. Primary Content: Fair sharing; Secondary Content: Adding within 4. D
1:00 pm
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Incredible Journey/Bamboozled" Incredible Journey - Nick and Sally are playing in their homemade Thingamajigger, when the Cat arrives to take them on a real adventure! Off they go to meet salmon Sam, who is returning to the pool where she hatched so she can lay her eggs. With the help of the Subber-e-blubber, they follow Samantha underwater, upriver on her incredible journey! Bamboozled - Sally needs to find a gift for her stuffed panda, Pammy. Who better to ask than a real panda? The Cat takes them to meet Zhu Zhu, a giant panda who helps the kids to discover all the wonderful things you can do with her favorite food, bamboo. D
1:30 pm
WordGirl "Where Have All The Villains Gone?/Captain Tangent Returns" WHERE HAVE ALL THE VILLAINS GONE? - Ms. Question comes up with a brilliant plan to get rid of WordGirl: eliminate all of the city's villains so WordGirl is no longer needed. Will Ms. Question be able to keep WordGirl away? Or will a villian-less city need her after all. Vocabulary Words: Eliminate, Entire. D
2:00 pm
Outdoor Idaho "Climbing Idaho" Today's rock-climbing enthusiasts support climbing gyms, clubs and advocacy groups - no longer the exclusive band of wanderers of just a few decades ago. The heights they achieve throughout the state require skills, levels of expertise, techniques and climbing methods as varied as the state's terrain. Cameras follow as they seek to conquer nature's rock walls.G
2:30 pm
Dialogue "Sandra Day O'Connor" The first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court talked with host Marcia Franklin about her current interests - civic education for children, judicial independence, and fly fishing. O'Connor was in Idaho as keynote speaker at the Andrus Center for Public Policy's conference on women and leadership. Franklin also talks with David Adler, director of the Andrus Center.G
3:00 pm
Infinity Hall Live "Aimee Mann" Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann performs with bassist Paul Bryan, keyboardist Jamie Edwards, and drummer Sebastian Aymanns. Before launching into "High on Sunday 51" from her 2002 release Lost in Space, Mann welcomes the audience with her unique sense of humor. "Let me cheer you up with some songs of depression, heartache and dysfunction," she says. D
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Land Girls Annie knows she must choose between the two men in her life. Clarence gets cold feet before his marriage to Bea. Lady Hoxley takes revenge on Nancy. Tucker becomes more unstable. Part 5 of 5G
6:00 pm
Midsomer Murders "Murder On St. Malley's Day, Part 2" After a local Devington man is found murdered on the school grounds, Barnaby believes that someone is willing to kill to keep the morbid history of the Pudding Club from being exposed. Part 2 of 2G
7:00 pm
Masterpiece Classic "The Paradise, Part One" Young and ambitious country girl Denise Lovett arrives in a booming city in the north of England and is hired by the dashing owner of The Paradise, a glittering new retail palace across from her uncle's drapery shop. Denise soon finds herself struggling to navigate the competing personalities in the Ladieswear department. Part 1 of 7G
9:00 pm
Scott & Bailey Sean surprises Rachel when he tells her that he has been in contact with her estranged mother, who would love to see her. Unable to accept that Janet has ended their affair, Andy retaliates by keeping her out of the heart of the investigation. Meanwhile, team members look into the murder of Leon Foster.G
10:00 pm
Last Tango In Halifax Alan and Celia have lunch with Harry and Maurice while Alan weighs which one to ask to be his best man. Celia tells John that the "someone" she is seeing is a woman, which sets off a series of unintended events. Part 5 of 6G
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Land Girls Annie knows she must choose between the two men in her life. Clarence gets cold feet before his marriage to Bea. Lady Hoxley takes revenge on Nancy. Tucker becomes more unstable. Part 5 of 5G


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Law & Order
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While "pre-law" is not a major, several majors—including economics, English, environmental studies, political science, philosophy, and sociology—provide an excellent foundation for law school, and our minor in Justice, Law & Society offers national and global perspectives on criminal justice, civil liberties, ethical conduct, social welfare, and more. Our liberal arts curriculum, with its emphasis on critical thinking and effective oral and written communication, will help you hone the skills you will need to perform well on the LSAT, secure admissioni to law school, and succeed in the legal profession.
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has affirmed the sale of substantially all of VeraSun Energy Corporation's assets. This after VeraSun selected Valero Renewable Fuels as the successful bidder for its assets at auction on Tuesday, March 17, in Wilmington, DE.
Valero Renewable Fuels is a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, North America's largest petroleum refiner and marketer based in San Antonio, TX. Valero agreed to purchase the VSE Group facilities for a base purchase price of $350 million. The VSE Group consists of production facilities in Aurora, SD; Charles City, Fort Dodge and Hartley, IA; Welcome, MN; and a development site in Reynolds, IN.
Valero also agreed to purchase the US BioEnergy facility in Albert City, IA for $72 million and the ASA facility in Albion, NE, plus working capital and other certain adjustments for $55 million. The sales are expected to close during the next two to six weeks.
Successful credit bids for VeraSun's remaining facilities were submitted by the following secured lenders: Dougherty Funding, LLC ($93 million for the Marion, SD production facility); a group of lenders led by AgStar Financial Services ($324 million for the remaining "US BioEnergy Group," including ethanol production facilities in Central City and Ord, NE.; Dyersville, IA; Hankinson, ND; Janesville, MN; and Woodbury, MI); and a group of lenders led by West LB AG ($99 million for the remaining "ASA Group" facilities, consisting of production facilities in Bloomingburg, OH and Linden, IN). For more information, please visit www.verasun.com.
"This is the first significant investment by the oil industry in the ethanol industry," said Todd Alexander, partner, Chadbourne & Parke, LLP, New York, which represents developers, investors and lenders participating in U.S. and international biofuels financings. "People have been waiting to see what role the oil industry wanted to play in the ethanol complex."
Successful Bid a Benchmark
Prior to this auction, there had been a wide discrepancy between the price at which sellers were willing to sell assets and the price at which buyers were willing to buy. The VeraSun auction has helped set a benchmark price going forward, Alexander suggested.
The purchase of VeraSun's assets should be good for corn growers who now have a new ethanol feedstock buyer with a strong balance sheet, he added.


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It's become a mainstream business activity: According to a recent Accenture survey of nearly 600 businesses in seven countries, 8 out of 10 companies collect personal data directly from individuals (for example, through online accounts). Nearly half of the companies polled use a commercial or data-sharing agreement with another party, while a third collect information through connected devices.*
And why not? Through the strategic use of this information, companies in all industries can deliver better customer experiences, develop more innovative products and services, and find new markets.
But routine though the practice has become, consumer concerns about how that data is being used are becoming equally prevalent. On top of their mounting data security and privacy concerns, consumers are also starting to feel that they are not getting their fair share of benefits from the use of their data.
A survey by telecommunications company Orange reported that two-thirds of European consumers believe organizations benefit more than they do from the personal data they share. Only 6 percent see themselves as the main beneficiary. Some individual activists have taken the matter into their own hands. For example, a Dutch student, Shawn Buckles, auctioned his personal data—including medical records, browsing history and consumer preferences—to the highest bidder, earning himself €350. Federico Zannier, an Italian student at New York University, tracked and mined his own data to launch a project on Kickstarter that raised $2,700.* The countries in the survey: The United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, India, France and China.


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Le Grand Bal
Elegance and sophistication will be the hallmarks of the night as Lamar University celebrates the party of the year with Le Grand Bal: "An Evening of Art," on Saturday, March 22.
The gala evening features a silent art auction and reception in the Dishman Art Museum, followed by a gourmet buffet, dancing and entertainment in the Montagne Center. The ball is presented by Lamar's Friends of the Arts and is the major annual fundraiser for the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Tickets are $150 per person or $300 per couple, with underwriting opportunities available at levels ranging from $750 to $10,000.
"It's a black-tie affair and very elegantly done. The décor and ambience is beyond belief when you enter the Montagne Center," said Joseph Fertitta, this year's co-chair and executive vice president of Texas Coffee Co., which makes and distributes Seaport Coffee and the TexJoy line of seasonings. Joseph and his wife, Sandy, who is also a co-chair of the event, are active members of the Friends of the Arts.
"You can expect an evening of elegance, unbelievable food, beverage and music," Joseph Fertitta, said.
Funds generated by the ball enable the Friends of the Arts to contribute to scholarships and educational enhancements such as master classes, visiting artists and trips to clinics and workshops that expand learning opportunities for students and add to faculty members' academic credentials.
"Beaumont's been very fortunate and blessed to have Lamar University because it is a calling card to our city that brings in a lot of diversification and is an asset to the community. If you live in Beaumont or the surrounding area and you care about your city, that itself should be enough for someone to support this event," Joseph Fertitta said.
"An Evening of Art" begins with a silent auction and reception at the Dishman Art Museum. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on original artwork at the auction from 7-9 p.m. The art auction features more than 200 works by students, faculty, alumni and special friends of Lamar – a diverse range of original paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, ceramics and jewelry.
The entertainment at the ball, from 8 p.m. to midnight, will be provided by Johnny Dee & the Rocket 88s, a popular oldies band from Austin, and Beaumont's own Night & Day Orchestra.
"Johnny Dee & The Rocket 88s is a good oldies band that has been around for a long, long time," Sandy Fertitta said.
"Years ago there was a group of individuals — I was one of them — that started a dance called the Tuxedo & Tennis Shoe Revue. We would work diligently to bring some of the latest rock bands to this area. We were able to book them and they were a pretty hot number then and still are now," Joseph Fertitta added.
Guests will dine on a sumptuous feast prepared under the direction of Ricardo Saldana, executive chef for Chartwells, the Lamar catering service. Main dishes include coq au vin, a classic French dish of chicken cooked in red wine; carved prime rib of beef au jus with creamy horseradish sauce; and the ever-popular jumbo boiled shrimp accompanied by spicy remoulade or cocktail sauce. This year there will be a sushi station with California, Philadelphia and crunch rolls prepared in front of the guests.
Sides include asparagus, oven-roasted vegetables, herbed roasted red potatoes, French petit rolls, Hawaiian rolls and croissants with butter. The decadent dessert bar will have mocha pots de crème, assorted fruit trifles and coconut macaroon cookies.
The theme of this year's Le Grand Bal was an easy decision for committee members.
"We're honoring Mary Jane Garth," Sandy Fertitta said. "It's going to be all about her and things she likes. She's just so full of life and she shares so much with Lamar and the community. She's always willing to give and do. It's a tribute to her."
Mary Jane Garth, 87, of Beaumont, is a beloved patron of the arts, and is well known for her myriad of contributions to Lamar University and the Southeast Texas community.
"Mary Jane is a very special member of the community," said Russ Schultz, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication. "She recognizes the importance of art to quality of life, and then through her actions and service, puts her love of art to work in the community to make Beaumont a much better place. While she is the honoree for this Le Grand Bal, it is Lamar University and the Beaumont community who are honored to have her."
Mary Jane's son Terry Garth said the honor is humbling for both his mother and the entire Garth family.
"It's almost too much for words," Terry Garth said. "She has dedicated most of her adult life to the pursuit of the arts and the support of organizations and educational institutions that promote the arts. She believes the arts are an important foundation for cities and communities to thrive."
Originally from Houston, Mary Jane Garth moved to Beaumont after marrying Tyrrell Garth. In 1966, she relocated with her family to Aspen, Colo., where she lived for more than 40 years on the Aspen Valley Ranch, which she owned and managed. She subsequently became a founding member of the Anderson Ranch Art Center, president of the Aspen Art Museum and a supporter of the Aspen Music Festival and the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Garth was also a significant supporter and commercial dealer of the arts in Aspen and New York City for many years. She has traveled the world searching for special works of art and has accumulated an outstanding collection of international modern and pop art.
"She's developed a tremendous collection … of over 200 pieces of artwork and sculptures," Terry Garth said. "It's a contemporary collection, mainly post-impressionist and modernist art. She's opened her home to so many people to come see it. She just loves to talk about the history of each piece of work that she has."
Mary Jane Garth returned to Beaumont a few years ago, and she has continued to give many volunteer hours to the community, along with her generous charitable support of many deserving organizations, including the Art Museum of Southeast Texas and the Symphony of Southeast Texas. She has also endowed a scholarship at Lamar that continues this spirit of cultural enrichment. The Mary Jane Garth Regents' Scholarship benefits undergraduates majoring in music or art at Lamar.
"Our family has a long and distinguished legacy of supporting the arts in Beaumont," Terry Garth said. "We have had a wonderful relationship with the city, as well as with the arts."
The Friends of the Arts organized in 1973 and staged its first Le Grand Bal in 1975. The event has raised millions of dollars for Lamar. Over the years, Lamar talents have shared the spotlight with nationally known entertainment headliners. Activities, decor, entertainment and the overall evening are designed to reflect the talents of Lamar art, theater, music, dance and communication students.
In addition to chairpersons Sandy and Joseph Fertitta, other committee chairs for "An Evening of Art" include Lynda Moncla and Melissa Edwards, atmosphere; Megan Young, art auction and exhibition; Patti and Floyd McSpadden, food; Allison Getz and Tammy Hebert, invitations; Sharon Forret, publicity; and Albert Nolen, reservations.
This year's underwriting committee includes Mandie and Dr. Garrett Peel, Becky and Chuck Mason, Kim and Roy Steinhagen, W.L. Pate, Nell McCallum and Dr. Terry Morris, Sandra Clark, Michele and Mitch Smith, Dean Terrebonne and Rusty Chimeno.
Le Grand Bal has run the gamut of motifs over the years. Recent themes include "Cardinal Express" (2013), honoring Sallye Keith; "Some Enchanted Evening" (2012), honoring Chuck and Becky Mason; and "Rhapsody in LU" (2011), honoring Judy and James Black.
For additional information or reservations, call the Lamar University College of Fine Arts and Communication, (409) 880-8137. Tickets may also be purchased online at fineartscomm.lamar.edu.
"It's really more than about us," Terry Garth said. "It's really about Lamar University and about all the art students out there that she feels like she has helped and will be able to help for many years to come, and that means a lot to our entire family."


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Pioneers In Aviation: The Race to the Moon "The Race to the Moon" In the midst of the Cold War, the Soviet Union launches Sputnik in 1957, which shifts the Cold War battlefield to space. President John F. Kennedy turns to the aviation industry, whose captains now are in the autumn of their years with the century's greatest aerospace challenge. Part 3 of 3G
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How Long Is A Piece of String It sounds like a simple question. But as comedian Alan Davies discovers, finding the answer involves a journey through mathematics, physics and quantum mechanics via the fundamental nature of the universe.G
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NOVA "Smartest Machine On Earth" This film profiles Watson, an IBM supercomputer, which competed against two "Jeopardy!" champions to prove its ability to mimic the human thought process. The film goes behind the scenes at IBM to provide a firsthand look at the technological feats and hurdles to develop Watson and the challenges artificial intelligence (AI) researchers face.G
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Everyday Edisons "Finally! Finalists!" Drum roll please! 50 hopefuls become 11 chosen inventors for Everyday Edisons this season and their reactions are from stunned to exuberance. In this episode, we meet the inventors and learn what makes them tick. We go to their homes via Skype and HomeCam, see what inspires them and watch just how they came up with their unique inventions. D
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Everyday Edisons "Row, Row, Row, Your Row" Charlie Lumsden is a man who loves exercising on the beautiful blue waters of Maui, Hawaii where he lives. A former tile contractor and stonemason, Charlie turned his attention to exercise equipment. Now a paddle boarding aficionado, he decided neither rain, nor storm, neither hurricane nor dark of night should deter him from his daily row routine. D


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Take the time to read this excellent work from The Atlantic's Ta-Nehisi Coates, who put together a timeline on how the NFL has approached head trauma over just the last 20 years.
It should give you a good taste of why people like me don't blame retired players for going to court in pursuit of damages.
Many times I have shared with you statements from the league about concussions and the damage they cause, or more accurately, the league's statements that concussions cause minimal or no significant damage and that players have always known the risks.
Yet people act as if it is the players' fault. Players, especially those who played in the 1960s, '70s and 80s, were all but tricked into torturing themselves for our entertainment.
The Atlantic's timeline is only since 1992, so imagine what it was like before then. Before the league cared enough to study brain injury.
It is very simple. The league hired doctors who lied, misinformed or were just plain incompetent.
Commissioner Roger Goodell has pushed hard for a new approach and it has wrinkled feathers. Whether or not we like the new rules, the old approach was terrible.
Here is an excerpt from The Atlantic's piece:
1994 – The NFL establishes the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury committee. Rheumatologist Elliot Pellman is installed as its chair. "Concussions are part of the profession, an occupational risk," rheumatologist Pellman tells Sports Illustrated. He says that a football player is "like a steelworker who goes up 100 stories, or a soldier."
Pellman continues–"Veterans clear more quickly than rookies…They can unscramble their brains a little faster, maybe because they're not afraid after being dinged. A rookie won't know what's happened to him and will be a little panicky. The veterans almost expect the dings. You have to watch them, though, because vets will try to fool you. They memorize the answers. They'll run off the field staring at the scoreboard."
Does it sound like the league was overly concerned about the long-term problems that might be associated with traumatic brain injury?
The facts simply do not support the idea that players knew the risks of playing professional, thus putting the blame on them for playing a sport that is likely to cause long-term physical harm.
Of course, players know that football is a rough game and they expected to be banged up at the end of their careers, but the NFL systematically went about telling them that head trauma wasn't part of the banged up process and that concussions wouldn't hurt them.
I'm irritated to the highest of irritation when dimwits say players have no right to sue for what football has done to them.
If your employer tells you that whatever it is that you do for a living won't hurt you, but you find out years later that it actually did harm you, irrevocably, what would you do?
Of course, most of them would have made the same choice, knowing the possible damage, but they made ill-informed choices because they didn't have good information. Going forward, you can surely make that argument, but that position doesn't hold up looking back.
How do we know which players would never have played the sport if given accurate information on what the game could do to one's brain? How do we know whose parents would never have allowed their son to play had they known what we now know?