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Spaulding Cape Cod Physicians Speak out Against Ballot Question 1
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Government mandated nurse staffing ratios would increase costs, reduce access to care
Government mandated nurse staffing ratios would cost the hospital $3.5 million
Researchers identified basic elements, called motor primitives, that underlie the structure of movement patterns.
Spaulding reaches highest ranking on Best Hospitals list
Study in Journal of the American Medical Association by Dr. Julie Silver
For second year in row Spaulding honored as a "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion"
$5 million donation from former patient Richard Ryan for the future of stroke rehab
Veterans from four wars gathered on Cape Cod for a weekend of adaptive sports, healing, and camaraderie during the tenth annual Sport and Spirit Weeke
New Report in NEJM examines social media for professional advancement for women in medicine
Health status of Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius
reporters Caroline Connolly and Eli Rosenberg from NBC 10 to the roster of its 2018 Spaulding Race for Rehab Boston
Gift establishes Discovery Center for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Recovery
Medical students invited to create their own 'Honor Walls' to reflect the new face of medical education
New Skilled Nursing Facility opens in Brighton
The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) has named Ross Zafonte, DO, as the recipient of its 2017 Physician of the Year Award.
The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program and Burn Injury Rehabilitation Program have been renewed as Model System sites.
Stronger Movie to Premiere at Spaulding Boston
2017 Disability Equality Index Names Spaulding As a "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusionâ€
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital has again been recognized as one the top rehabilitation hospitals in the country, achieving a rank of #4 .
Doximity names Harvard Medical School/Spaulding residency program as top in reputation and research.
Spaulding Cambridge with a grant from the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission recently launched a new 18 month initiative to improve care pathways.
New study shows omission of women physician in academic awards across numerous medical specialities
New study in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation shows glaring absence of women doctors receiving awards
MHA acknowledges one senior hospital or health system executive who exemplifies exceptional leadership.
New McGraw Center Seeks to Improve Access for People with Disabilities
Research on rehabilitation robots reveals that patients only modify their walking patterns if the robots interfere with gait stability in
First Ever Scooperbowl New York to Help Spaulding Rehab
The Spaulding Outpatient Center in Salem is now open and accepting patients.
A key finding was that over the measured span only 15.9% of recipients for awards were female physicians.
Largest donation in Spaulding history will fuel translational research
A video that highlights the benefits of exercise after experiencing a burn injury was awarded a Bronze Telly Award.
Spaulding Motion Analysis Lab Receives Grant from Michael J. Fox Foundation for Study to Identify Biomarker for Parkinsons Disease
A free online resource to educate the public about exercising after burn injury is now available.
Spaulding New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center (SNERSCIC) Model System established through merger
obtaining functional recovery after spinal cord injury using integrated strategies that involve stem cells, biomaterials, and pharmacololog
Complementary Therapies Can Enhance the Rehabilitation and Recovery Process
New McGraw Center for Adaptive Sports Will Serve as National Model to Promote Accessibility
Spaulding is constructing a 1,100 kW solar installation that will support the hospital's commitment to sustainability.
Spaulding Names New Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Chief Development Officer
Spaulding Names Sandra Sedacca new SVP of Philanthropy and Chief Development Officer
Since 1977, the Phoenix Society has provided crucial information, resources and peer support to those impacted by burn injuries.
Retired Marine Sergeant John Peck received a bilateral arm transplant at Brigham and Women's Hospital and rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehab.
ImPACT Applications, Inc announced today it will donate $600,000 over the next three years to the Concussion Research Program
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Ranked #5 by US News and World Report
CARF International has granted Spaulding Cape Cod a three-year accreditation for its inpatient rehabilitation and stroke specialty programs.
Dozens of teams participated for prizes and a chance to receive awards from Lyme Innovation at a White House Open Data Summit in September.
A new study points to nine characteristics that "significantly increase" the odds of medically complex patients being readmitted to acute hospitals
Partnership with Shimmer Sensing helps to further develop the remote patient monitoring platform called MercuryLive.
Story of Jeff Bauman, Boston Marathon bombing survivor, recovery including his time at Spaulding as a patient made into a film.
Summit brings together caregivers, policy makers to increase access to healthcare for survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Dr. Donna Nimec was recently recognized by United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston at the first "Women Creating Life Without Limits†Celebration.
Dr. Cheri Blauwet Honored with Harold Amos Diversity Award by Harvard Medical School
More doctors are prescribing exercise instead of medication
In response to increasing demand for its services, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off expansion.
Spaulding Rehab Launches First-of-its-Kind Outpatient Neurologic Music Therapy Program with MedRhythms
U.S. Paralympics announced that Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers has been recognized as a bronze level club.
Researchers from Spaulding and Harvard Medical School found that readmissions models suggest functional status
The Accountable Care Compass Award recognize provider excellence and innovation in the delivery of high-quality, safe and efficient care.
Dr. Ross Zafonte supports new regulations by U.S. Soccer Federation to restrict headers to prevent Concussions in young players.
New study Co-lead by Ross Zafonte, D.O found a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be a significantly better treatment.
Irene Davis, PhD, Director Spaulding National Running Center, named one of Top 50 Influential People in Running
Dr. David Crandell was honored at with the 2015 Distinguished Public Service Award in recognition of his work with Boston Marathon survivors.
Spaulding Residency Program Ranked #1 in research output for physical medicine and rehabilitation, #3 by Doximity Residency Navigator,
Spaulding Rehabilitation Network announces an official partnership with 15-time World Champion in wheelchair racing Tatyana McFadden
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital has again been recognized as one the top rehabilitation hospitals in the country, achieving a rank of #6 in the 2015
The American Red Cross of Cambridge held a graduation for 19 students who completed The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Course.
The "functional electrical stimulation bike" provides a cardio workout, increases muscle tone and keeps the blood circulating for people with paralysi
American Hospital Association (AHA) and Massachusetts Hospital Association award David Storto, Grassroots Champions Award
The new Kelley Adaptive Sports Research Institute at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network is created thanks to a generous donation by Jamie Bemis.
Softball star Bella Picard recovers at Spaulding after a neck injury and inspires us all with her strength and determination
Music therapy helps patients recover and heal.
A new retrospective study by researchers from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Marathon Survivor Bill White continues to find his strength.
he Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most transformative laws in US history.
Dr. Beth Frates speaks to health benefits of owning a dog.
Treadmills are a safe piece of equipment if you operate and use them properly.
Dr. Cheri Blauwet, former Paralympic gold medalist, presented at the UN's International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
As a way to honor One Boston Day two years after the Boston Marathon bombings, 7News teamed up with Lowe's to help enhance the courtyard at Spaulding
Message about Spaulding Hospital North Shore (SNS), formerly Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehab Hospital
New adaptive sled hockey program debuts.
Spaulding's new adaptive sports program, made possible by a large donation from benefactors, is spreading to hockey rinks across Greater Boston.
Mindy Todd of NPR's The Point reports on the new Spaulding wheelchair basketball program on Cape Cod.
Spaulding's Dr. Cheri Blauwet, co-chair of the Boston 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Movement Committee, featured in the The Boston Globe
Wheelchair basketball comes to Hyannis
U.S. Secretary of Labor named Oz Mondejar to new Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
Spaulding's Adaptive Sports Centers (SASC) will offer four sessions of wheelchair basketball for youth and adults in Jan. and Feb. in Hyannis.
Donation to Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Establishes a New Adaptive Hockey Program in the Region
Jonathan Bean, MD leads team to report findings indentifying the impairments clinicians should target declining in mobility skills among older adults
A Message from Spaulding President David Storto on the Passing of Mayor Thomas M. Menino
White House Honors Spaulding Rehab and Partners HealthCare at Home Senior VP Oz Mondejar as a "Disability Employment Champion of Change"
PT students at MGH IHP trained in Adaptive Sports at Spaulding
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital has again been recognized as one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the country, achieving a rank of #6 in the 2
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Unveils Commemorative Boston Strong Painting by Celebrity Artist, Brian Fox
WCVB-TV Channel 5 Meteorologist Danielle Vollmar Joins Spaulding Rehab Marathon Team
WCVB-TV Channel 5 Meteorologist Danielle Vollmar Joins Spaulding Rehab Marathon Team
From events across the globe or right next door, when people are in need we are there.
New Chief Nurse Executive Joins the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network
Partners forms Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Collaborative Network Aimed at Improving Patient Care
Five Million Dollar Grant to Spaulding and Harvard Medical School Establishes The Ellen R. and Melvin J. Gordon Center for the Cure and Treatment of P
Golfsmith and Nike Golf Partner with Spaulding Adaptive Golf Program to Help Marathon Bombing Survivors and Severely Injured Get Out On the Links
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Network is one of two organizations nationally to be awarded as having 3 Model Systems- in SCI, TBI, and Burn Injury Rehab.
Spaulding Cape Cod's Centers for Comprehensive Spasticity Management are offering expanded services to persons living with spasticity.
After surviving a fiery car crash, Muji Karim sustained burns to 31% of his body, resulting in the loss of both of his legs and four fingers.
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital unveiled its new 262,000 square foot, 132 bed patient-centered hospital to the public this week.
Saulding Open House Cancelled
Young Stroke Victim On The Road To Recovery
Dr. Randie Black-Schaffer discusses the instances of stoke in the younger population
Members of the Spaulding and MGH community participate in "Brain Injury Awareness Month" Discussions
After crash abroad, Mass. student strives to heal
The volunteer musicians played classical music to Spaulding Hospital Cambridge, who treats long term and medically complex patient populations.
$6,000 in Health Care Scholarships Available for Charlestown High School Students
The facility-based and community liaisons who screen for SRN and PHH are integrating processes to provide one point of contact for all PCC services.
The Direct Admission Program fulfills two critical needs: helping at-risk seniors remain at home, and reducing hospital readmissions.
A former patient, Sharon Sadosky now shares her insights as a member of the Patient Family Advisory Council.
Dr. Jeffrey Schneider writes a living memorial to the victims of the Station Night Club Fire on the 10 year anniversary
Boston pychological study finds many survivors still suffer from the trauma of that horrible night
Dr. Felipe Fregni Featured in JAMA Psychiatry
As Boston prepares for storms such as Hurricane Sandy, Spaulding Boston is forwardthinking with the new Spaulding in Charlestown.
Preparing Boston for the big one
NFL Players Association Teams with Harvard
HMS partners with NFL Players Association
The NFLPA has selected Harvard to oversee a $100 million accelerated research initiative aimed at treating and preventing injuries in players.
Harvard Medical School has been awarded a $100 million grant from the NFLPA to create a 10-year initiative for the study of injuries
Spaulding Cambridge is using a portable room disinfection device to deliver UV light throughout patient rooms to quickly destroy viruses and germs.
For children whose lives are interrupted by illness, the power that play brings to healing and wholeness cannot be overestimated.
Learn about new technologies and treatments being developed by top clinicians to help burn survivors.
Diagnosing brain injuries poses challenges that researchers are rising to meet
Spaulding Researchers Find Widely Available Over-the-Counter Drug No More Effective than Placebo in Treating TBI
Spaulding Publishs Findings of Long-Term Study of 'Station Nightclub Fire' Survivors
Treatments for a hurting back are often only moderately effective; research suggests new ways to manage the discomfort
Spaulding reassures patients who may be concerned about contaminated drugs
Spaulding Boston's Traumatic Brain Injury Program and Burn Injury Rehabilitation Program have been selected as Model System sites by NIDRR.
Spaulding CIO John Campbell shares best practices for implementing health information technology (IT) systems
The Centers for Geriatric Neurology are improving quality of life and and extending independence for seniors with neurological problems.
The DoC program is one of only a few centers with the capacity to provide brain injury rehab across multiple levels of care.
The third annual Warfighters Weekend allowed disabled veterans to experience adaptive sports while building camaraderie with fellow soldiers.
The Brain Injury Association of America announced Ross Zafonte D.O., was selected as the recipient of the 2012 William Fields Caveness Award.
President David Storto Discusses Post-Acute Care and Health Care Reform
The Spaulding Outpatient Center Brighton has relocated from its nearby rehabilitation facility on Washington Street to the New Balance complex
David Storto Recognized by Boston Business Journal's Annual Champions in Healthcare
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital has again been recognized as one the top rehabilitation hospitals in the country, achieving a rank of #5 in the 2012
SRN and New England Olympians & Paralympians Alumni Association Hosts 'Walk to London 2012'
Spaulding Hospital North Shore Honored by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for Care of Libyan Wounded Warriors
Tedy Bruschi talks about Spaulding, concussions in the NFL and the recent retirement of former teammate Matt Light.
The US State Department presented a letter from secretary of state Hillary Clinton to Spaulding experts, thanking the staff for their work
Associate Chief Nurse Ann Marie Dwyer discusses the Nursing Department's health IT implementation throughout the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and
Reports from a clinical trial are reporting first treatment to speed recovery from severe brain injuries.
Dr. Joe Giacino's new study shows that patients in a vegetative state may see quickened recovery from a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease
New study shows Parkinson's drug Amantadine speeds recovery time for those suffering from severe traumatic brain injuries.
Multi-National Clinical Trial Shows Effectiveness of Amantadine in Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Profiling Dr. Joe Giacino and Dr. Ross Zafonte are investigating brain injury - how it repairs itself and long term recovery outcomes.
Spaulding West Roxbury Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2012 Best Nursing Home
Spaulding's Maureen Banks Selected to Serve on AHA's Section for Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation
Precinct Meeting Announced for Community Health Assessment
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge and Spaulding North Shore Annual Golf Tournament
Set Sail is an annual family-fun day held in September on the banks of the Charles River, supporting Spaulding's unique adaptive sports program.
Spaulding's Eileen Ward Center to launch SIPT Testing for Autism
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Horseback riding is recognized as a progressive form of therapeutic recreation and is an ideal activity to supplement traditional therapy.
Attend our weekly Spinal Cord Injury Support Group run by the Greater Boston Chapter of the NSCIA.
Spaulding's Spinal Cord Injury Program has been selected as a Spinal Cord Injury Model System site by NIDRR.
Spaulding has teamed up with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to establish the 'Working Partners' program
Three Libyan war wounded soldiers discussing the injuries they sustained while battling to overthrow Moammar Khadafy's government
22 Libyan rebel fighters are recovering at Spaulding North Shore after being severely wounded in Libya's civil war
Spaulding North Shore is treating Libyan war wounded soldiers injured in the recent war to overthrow dictator Moammar Gadhafi
After months of fighting in their homeland, 22 Libyan war wounded soldiers are being treated in Salem
Libyan war wounded soldiers who were flown to the US for treatment after being severely wounded in the civil war are recovering at Spaulding in Salem
Grateful Libyan war wounded soldiers are recovering from wounds at Spaulding North Shore
Dr. Joe Giacino discusses a new study that suggests a portable brain monitor can detect signs of awareness in vegetative patients
SRN and the HMS Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation hosted its annual Ralph and Irene Epstein Rosenthal Memorial Lecture
The recent war and subsequent overthrow of long-time dictator Moammar Gadhafi resulted in an urgent humanitarian need in Libya with thousands wounded
Lily the miniature horse and new therapy animal, comes to visit patients at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
SRH announced today that its Spinal Cord Injury Program has been selected as a Spinal Cord Injury Model System site by the NIDRR
Spaulding's event on Cape Cod brought 26 veterans to the region and featured fishing, kayaking, and cycling among other activities
At Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, a new device that allows paralyzed legs to walk has started being tested.
New robotic technology is being tested to help people paralyzed from the waist down, to walk.
New technology is being tested that will help those who are paralyzed to be able to walk.
The Stanley Cup makes a stop at our hospital
The Stanley Cup makes its way to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
The Stanley Cup makes its way to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on its tour with Ference
The Stanley Cup comes to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on its tour with Ference.
The Stanley Cup makes it way to Spaulding Rehabilitation Boston on its tour.
Recently, The Community Learning Center (CLC) of Cambridge honored Spaulding Hospital Cambridge (SHC) as their 'Employers of the Year'
Story of a young stroke and cancer survivor, Caroline Higgins
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge has implemented an improved admissions process which has resulted in more timely admissions assessments, improved safety
For those who have worked in a post-acute care setting, the value of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, or PM&R has been apparent
Spaulding Board member and stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi speaks at his annual "Tee Off with Tedy" golf tournament benefiting Spaulding.
Spaulding Board member and stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi makes an appearance at the Health and Fitness Expo on behalf of Spaulding educating people on
Article about the Bader Consortium hub and the military's commitment to support brave heroes wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan
Dr. Ross Zafonte speaks to the power sports has in our society
Willie Baum suffered a series of concussions in youth football that affects him years later. As youth sports concussion rates rise, experts like Dr. R
Dr. Irene Davis, Director the Spaulding National Running Center and proponent of minimalist and barefoot running speaks about the growing trend.
Former patient Amy Liguori and her physical therapist Stephanie Chin discuss Amy's long road back from a stroke and the care that helped her.
Partners In Health, Partners HealthCare, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, and Shepley Bulfinch architects unveil plans for the new facility in St. Ma
Paul Farmer speaks about the new rehabilitiation hospital in Haiti unveiled in St. Marc, Haiti
Spaulding Board member and stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi makes an appearance at the Health and Fitness Expo
Joseph T. Giacino, Ph.D. discusses rediscovering consciousness in people diagnosed as "vegetative" in a recent article in Discover Magazine
Dr. Randie Black-Schaffer, Medical Director for the Spaulding Stroke program speaks about the prevalence of young stroke and the case of Beau Biden.
As the outdoor soccer season gets into full swing over 150 local youth players recently had a chance to hone their skills under the direction of pros
Former patient Jim Scott talks about the dangers and impacts of drinking and driving.
Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland is profiled as he fights to work his way back from a TBI working with Dr. Ross Zafonte and his team at Spaulding.
Basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal made a surprise visit to Spaulding North End visiting with patients aged 12-102, sharing pizza and watching the
Dr. Irene Davis, "The Barefoot Running Professor" joins the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Harvard Medical School
Basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal made a surprise visit to Spaulding North End visiting with patients, sharing pizza and watching the Celtics
Researchers from Spaulding collaborated on a multi site project to bring higher level robotics and mobility to wheelchair users.
Research Study: Effects of Amantadine on the Treatment of Chronic TBI Irritability and Aggression
Partners HealthCare at Home has transitioned the business of Partners Hospice to Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston
Partners HealthCare at Home Private Care has received official notice of Home Care Agency Accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
All four Spaulding Nursing Facilities have completed their 2010 Department of Public Health surveys and have achieved deficiency-free surveys
SRN announces an innovative neuro-rehabilitation program for individuals who experience prolonged disorders of consciousneses following brain injury
Rarely does the thought of being paralyzed from the neck down cross the mind of a nineteen year-old.
Partners HealthCare at Home has been selected as one of the 2010 HomeCare Elite top agencies for second year in a row.
Although a common and serious problem, the suffering and expense resulting from delirium is avoidable, as delirium is often completely reversible.
Dr. Joanne Borg-Stein, Medical Director for Spaulding Wellesley discusses innovative pain management approaches such as PRP therapy.
Dr. Ross Zafonte of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston tells NPR about the many factors that impact recovery after a gunshot to the brain
Dr. Eric Leskowitz, an integrative medicine expert discusses how many new energy bracelets don't have the medical science to support the claims made.
Dr. Ross Zafonte of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston talks about the many factors that impact recovery after a gunshot to the brain
Dr. Andrews Taylor's Exercise for Persons with Disability program, has partnered with Community Rowing in Brighton to bring their rowers to community
Dr. Ross Zafonte talks about promising new pharma based treatments that bring hope to soldiers returning with TBI.
FES Rowing has shown significant cardiovascular and bone improvement for persons with disabilities in research studies.
Governor Deval Patrick and several other state and city elected officials and health care leaders joined the Spaulding community for groundbreaking
After forty years, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital has grown into one of the top rehabilitation facilities in the world as a leader in rehab care
Spaulding serves as the TBI lead for the Mass General Red Sox Foundation Home Base Program, est. to give wound warriors support to overcome PTSD & TBI
Dr. Joe Giacino, Director of Neuropsychology at Spaulding discusses the road ahead for many of the soldiers facing recovery from severe TBI
Kathleen Doyle, PT Practice Leader Spaulding discusses the use of robotic gait training at Spaulding for the spinal cord injury and stroke population
Dr. Giacino, Dir. of Neuropsychology discusses the road ahead for many of the soldiers facing recovery from severe TBI and minimally conscious states
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod (SCC) has won two prestigious national "green†awards for instituting environmentally friendly practice
During May, American Stroke Month, health care professionals want Bay Staters to learn more about the risk factors and warning signs for stroke.
Spaulding Cambridge's Sharon Purcell, PT talks about her experience in the aftermath of the Haiti Earthquake as part of the relief efforts
Spaulding's Peace Art Gallery is featured for its mission of providing local artists with disabilities an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work
Dr. Eddie Phillips, founder of the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at HMS talks about ways people can incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives
The Boston Bruins made their annual holiday visit to the Spaulding Pedi Unit, with Andrew Ference and Milan Lucic spreading holiday gifts and cheer
Spaulding Board member and stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi made a surprise appearance at SRH, visiting with patients and fellow stroke survivors
A 35-year-old woman was transferred to this hospital because of abdominal pain, fever, and hypotension.
With nearly 300,000 troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with some form of a brain injury, the military reached out to experts for collaboration
Dr. Andrews Taylor's Exercise for Persons with Disability (EXPD) program are featured for their innovative FES rowers which provide person with paraly
The story of Monica Jorge, Spaulding patient who with the help of her clinicians learned how to be a mom again after a flesh eating bacteria
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Jan. 13, 2009
PLYMOUTH, NH - Junior Laura Kent (Bellingham, MA) and freshman Alicia Doucet (Manchester, NH) each posted their second double-double of the season and junior Kalie Judd (Peabody, Mass.) added a career-high 15 points Tuesday evening as Plymouth State University downed the University of Massachusetts Boston, 68-56, in a Little East Conference women's basketball game at Foley Gymnasium.
Kent scored a game-high 17 points and collected 10 rebounds and four steals to lead the way for PSU, while Doucet contributed 12 points and 10 boards. Judd added four assists and two steals to her scoring performance as the Panthers won their fourth straight game, improving to 10-3 overall and 2-2 in LEC play.
The Beacons got a season-high 13 points and eight rebounds from freshman forward Molly Rattigan (Dorchester, MA). Classmate Molly Piette (Webster, MA) chipped in with nine points for UMB, which dropped to 2-11 overall and 0-4 in conference games.
PSU controlled the lead most of the first half, pushing the margin to nine points (22-13) with 8:30 remaining. UMass Boston hung tough and scored the last five points of the half to cut the deficit to one point at the break, 33-32.
There were six lead changes in the first five minutes of the second half as the teams went back and forth. There were eight more lead changes over the next nine minutes until PSU took the lead for good, 53-52, with six minutes to play.
UMB was within one point, 55-54, with just under five minutes on the clock, but it was all Panthers from that point on. Plymouth State outscored the Beacons 13-2 the rest of the way to seal the win. The 12-point margin was PSU's largest lead of the night.
Both teams are back in action with non-conference match-ups on Thursday evening, PSU traveling to Johnson State (7:00) and UMass Boston returning home to host Bridgewater State (5:30 p.m.)
Material from Plymouth State University Sports Information was used in this report

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The roots of zine festivals in Houston can traced back to a spontaneous gathering in the Hermann Park picnic area where the creators of Black Fist, Coffee and Hash Browns, Uh, and Virus Board came together to show off the latest issues of their zines back in May of 1993.
Zine Fest Houston began in 2004 as The Houston Comix and Zine Festival. The first two festivals were sponsored by the Houston Area Comics Society, but the event became a separate entity and officially broke away from the parent group in 2006.
The name change to Zine Fest Houston came in 2008 to differentiate the event from the traditional idea of a comic convention and to emphasize the focus on diy and alternative media and to better reflect the wide variety of subject matter represented by the publications showcased at the event.
The first event was held at Super Happy Fun Land on November 20, 2004. Despite the ambitious program book, it was an intimate gathering of comic and zine creators, similar to the original zine picnic, but indoors. Over the years, the zine festival would slowly grow and so would the local zine scene.
The 2005 festival took place at Southmore House as unofficial extension of the Art Crawl route. This year saw a slightly larger crowd in a smaller venue and featured the addition of music, provided by Organ Failure and Boone Graham.
In the fall of 2006, the Houston Comic and Zine Festival partnered with the Westheimer Block Party for a festival within a festival with more creators and more traffic than in previous years. The Zine Fest crew continued to exhibit at the semi-annual Block Party under the banner of "Comix and Zines and Westheimer," until the last Block Party in Fall of 2009, and though there was no official zine fest in 2007 the comics and zine exhibit on the patio behind Avant Garden during the Fall 2007 Block Party was a sort of mini zine festival.
In 2008, the name was officially changed to Zine Fest Houston and the planned date for the event was moved from the fall to late spring. The original plan was for the new Zine Fest Houston to "return" to Super Happy Fun Land, now at a new location. Unfortunately, the City of Houston had other plans. Super Happy Fun Land was temporarily closed and began a battle with bureaucracy that lasted over a year. Super Happy Fun Land did not reopen until 2009.
The 2008 Zine Fest was canceled, but it didn't stay canceled. At the last minute, the Secret Saturday Show came to the rescue of the orphaned Zine Festival and let us set up during their Memorial Day weekend show. The spontaneous event turned out to be the largest zine fest in Houston up to that time and featured interactive art projects, an auction to benefit Super Happy Fun Land and music provided by the Secret Saturday Show including a surprise appearance by Butch Klotz of 30 Foot Fall who was also one of the veteran zinesters of the Houston scene in the 90s. What started as a small gathering became a small festival.
As we move into 2011, plans are underway to make the next Zine Fest Houston bigger and better with more exhibitors, a more central location, a larger audience and a more diverse assortment of zines and other media.
In addition to spotlighting the diverse talents represented in zines being published today in Houston and elsewhere, we will also feature guests and programming to represent some of the hidden history of zines and alternative press in Houston. We also debuted a zine featuring samples of zines from Houston in preparation for the 2012 Zine Fest Houston, and will release another in anticipation for Zine Fest Houston 2013, taking place on October 12th.
But it's not all about the past. We hope to inspire more zines, minicomics, diy and alternative media with an expanded offering of workshops and panel discussions and plan to develop some programming specifically for teens and young adults.
The idea is that everyone who attends will go home feeling inspired to create something new.


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Press Release - Home and pet sitting provides outlet for retirees seeking adventures says new research
Posted on 1 June, 2017
1 June 2017 – Adventure is high on the agenda for retired females as new research from national home and pet sitting company, Homesitters Limited indicates that a growing number of women are becoming homesitters to stay in a variety of different locations, travel and explore the UK.
Three quarters of the home and pet sitters surveyed by the company were female and most were aged 65 and above. In fact, 95% of homesitters are aged over 55 – making it a popular choice of flexible working for retired people.
And while seeing more of the UK appeals, so does looking after animals. 72% said that looking after people's pets was the biggest perk of the job. Other top benefits included the chance to break away from the usual routine and to stay in nice homes. Three-quarters also said they appreciate the extra income homesitting provides for their retirement.
Homesitters are employed to stay in people's homes when they go away, keeping the home secure and looking after any pets. Homesitters Ltd conducted the survey to find out why people wanted to become homesitters, what their clients value most about the service and the biggest challenges homesitters face on assignment.
The top three benefits for clients were, "knowing they will return to a happy pet and a tidy home", followed by having "someone to look after their pets" and "keeping the house secure".
Learning how everything works in the home is the number one challenge of the role according to 48% of homesitters, followed by taking on the responsibility of securing the home (37%).
Other challenges mentioned included "working out the recycling policy of the local council", "coping with complicated appliances such as Agas", "getting in tune with the sounds the home makes on the first few nights" and "dealing with different alarm systems."
Alan Irvine, Chairman of Homesitters comments: "Our research highlights that retired women are relishing being homesitters because it provides the opportunity for a little adventure. They enjoy meeting new people and the fact the role keeps them active, especially if they are looking after dogs and they appreciate being able to stay in beautiful properties."
While most homesitters stated they mainly look after cats and dogs, some assignments have involved more unusual animals including pygmy goats, peacocks, chinchillas, donkeys, bearded dragons, poisonous tree frogs, snakes, tarantulas and even a hawk who was fed on live mice.
Home and pet sitters employed by Homesitters Ltd are free to pick and choose which assignments appeal to them. The company also provides full support and insurance for those on assignment, a key reason why people choose to work with them.
In fact, the homesitters surveyed said they most value the variety of assignments offered to them and the fact they can always call the company's 24 hour/7 day a week support centre if they have a problem when they are on assignment.
Alan Irvine comments: "We are always looking for reliable people to join us throughout the UK. The role offers great variety; someone could be staying in a multi-million pound town house one week and a remote farmhouse the next – no assignment is the same."
The homesitters surveyed also provided some top tips for new homesitters:
- Treat the clients' home with respect and do exactly what they say about taking care of their pets
- Make sure you have a preliminary meeting to run through how the home works and pets' routines
- When out of the home, ensure you have emergency contact numbers with you
- Take plenty of reading material
- Ask for freezer space (especially on a Christmas sit)
- Find out about tourist attractions nearby
- Follow instructions, don't feel overwhelmed and enjoy the experience
- Take your own towels and bedding for home comforts, plus an electric blanket in winter
- Have a Satnav or map of the area
- Ask for written instructions on the needs of the pets and house security
- Know where the fuse box is, as well as candles/torch in case the power goes off
- Don't be afraid to ask questions
- Always be prepared for the client to return unannounced
- Relax and enjoy the variety of assignments but remember this is a serious business, so don't take any short cuts
For more information on becoming a homesitter and to apply please visit:www.homesitters.co.uk
About Homesitters Ltd
Homesitters Ltd was established in 1980 and is now one of the UK's leading nationwide live-in home and pet sitting companies, available throughout the year. It has looked after over 90,000 bookings and has an extensive network of employees throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
All homesitters are meticulously vetted and are conscientious, sensible and responsible homeowners. Many have been pet owners and have experience looking after all different types of animals. It's tantamount to the outstanding reputation and professionalism of the company that 70% of new clients re-book with Homesitters within two years and many have been clients since the 1980s.


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Chris Tang Named President-Elect of the Production and Operations Management Society
Plans to urge research relevant to business practice
LOS ANGELES -- Chris Tang, Edward W. Carter Chair in Business Administration at UCLA Anderson has been elected to serve as President of the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) starting in May, 2013. This month, he will begin a one-year term as President-elect.
POMS (http://www.poms.org/) is comprised of academics from business and engineering schools as well as business practitioners. The organization has over two thousand members from 45 countries. "It exists primarily to advance research, teaching and practice," says Professor Tang. POMS is run entirely by volunteers.
Based on a survey of members, Tang has set three objectives - some of which he will launch this year. The first is to launch a promotional campaign to help the organization's journal, Production and Operations Management, be recognized among the top publications in Operations Management. He will call on the organization's thirty Fellows to assist this effort.
Second, he plans to work with the committees planning upcoming national and international conferences to create additional value for academic members as well as practitioners. "For academics, we have traditional paper presentations," he says "but we will also try to engage practitioners more. I plan to start something called the Applied Research Challenge so we would have top practitioners propose research topics and then offer prize money for the best papers. That will encourage more research that is relevant to business practice."
The third objective is to expand the organization's influence in China and India. Professor Tang hopes to increase membership from these countries and also encourage new streams of research that are relevant in these regions. POMS is planning to hold a conference in India with a program focused on emerging issues there.Contact Information
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In 1762 Samuel Fraunces, a native of the French West Indies also known as "Black Sam,"established Fraunces Tavern at Broad and Pearl Streets in Lower Manhattan. Still at that location and today a historic landmark, the tavern was the site where, in 1768, the New York Chamber of Commerce was organized and where General George Washington dined during the Revolutionary years. Samuel Fraunces oversaw the dinner Washington gave for his officers in 1783, after he had successfully led the colonists' struggle for independence. Fraunces was highly regarded by New York's elite, and its members frequently patronized his inn.


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"Life isn't all peaches and cream, you know. Sometimes it's just the pits," a wise woman is believed to have said. This woman is Gigi. She is the paternal grandmother of Debra, who tells her story in "Peaches and Cream." This is not the usual, childhood memories story, however. It is not a story of "rags to riches," nor one of a talented and driven young person who succeeds beyond her wildest dreams. It is the story of an average girl, one you may ...


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text: Been a long time since I posted, hello again everyone! mpm_itk security can be greatly improved with a couple of changes. I suspect these changes might also help improve security of su_php and other such techniques too but I have only looked at mpm_itk so far. The current vhost.conf.master looks like this: Code: # add support for apache mpm_itk <IfModule mpm_itk_module> AssignUserId <tmpl_var name='system_user'> <tmpl_var name='system_group'> </IfModule> The issue is the system_user is the same as the file owner. So now the code running under apache can write to any file on that site. This is not a very secure setup. Often hackers gain control by uploading a php script then executing it. The default ispconfig setup would allow this if you are using mpm_itk. This is nearly perfect: Code: # add support for apache mpm_itk <IfModule mpm_itk_module> AssignUserId www-data <tmpl_var name='system_group'> </IfModule> For the following examples assume a site configured like this: AssignUserId www-data client12 I also changed /etc/apache2/envvars Code: umask 007 This ensures that things apache creates will have owner and group rw. Apache runs as www-data user and client12 group Take a directory that is chmod 750: drwxr-x--- 2 web23 client12 4096 Dec 12 18:17 test The directory can be read by apache because group client12 has read permissions. But apache can not write to that directory. No other site's apache process or ssh/ftp users can read this directory. That directory is very isolated, only its users and its apache processes can access it. If I want to grant apache write permissions chmod 770 works great: drwxrwx--- 2 web23 client12 4096 Dec 12 18:17 test Now apache, for this site, can read and write to the test directory. The only issue is that if apache creates a file it will be owned by www-data user and group which makes it impossible for your customer to log in with FTP/SSH and delete the file. We can ensure the group gets set right by making the group sticky: chmod g+s test Now our test directory looks like this: drwxrws--- 2 web23 client12 4096 Dec 12 18:56 test apache creates a file and a folder: drwxrws--- 3 www-data client12 4096 Dec 12 18:46 test -rw-rw---- 1 www-data client12 21 Dec 12 18:46 YourFile.txt Perfect, the group has rw permissions on both. Now your customer can also remove items created by apache. Any chance we can get the vhost.conf.master changed and have ISPConfig also perform the chmod g+s when it creates folders? Anyone see a problem with the above setup?


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Irving Penn, One of Fashion's Most Influential Photographers, Dead at 92
Irving Penn, One of Fashion's Most Influential Photographers, Dead at 92
>> Irving Penn, one of the fashion industry's most influential photographers, died this morning at his home in Manhattan, according to a friend. He was 92.
Penn started out in 1937 as an unpaid design assistant at Harper's Bazaar, but it wasn't until he was hired as assistant to Vogue's art director Alexander Liberman in 1943 that his career started taking off. His first assignment involved designing Vogue's covers: He sketched out several designs, but none of the staff photographers would oblige, so at Liberman's behest, he photographed them himself. His very first color photograph for Vogue, a still life of a gloves, belt and pocketbook, became a cover — October 1, 1943. His photographs appeared on over 150 Vogue covers over the next 50 years.
His perfectionism comes through in his work — Liberman related a story of when Penn was asked to take a picture of glasses falling from a serving tray. He apparently insisted that Baccarat crystal be used for authenticity's sake, and went through several dozen shattered glasses before the final picture met his standards.
In 1947, Penn was asked to make a group portrait of the twelve most photographed beauties of that era. At that session, he met Lisa Fonssagrives, a few years older than he and credited by some as the first supermodel. They fell in love and were married in 1950. The two collaborated together, producing what become some of Penn's most memorable pictures — including "Rochas 'Mermaid Dress,' Paris" and "Woman with Roses, Paris" — on his first assignment to photograph the Paris collections for Vogue. "I didn't know Balenciaga from a baseball player," Penn told Vogue in 2007. "But she was a real pro. And she was not offensive about teaching me." Their marriage lasted 42 years, until she passed away at 80 in 1992.


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This applet shows the 80 elementary independency statements over 5 variables. The applet calculates which (elementary) independency statements follow from a given set of (elementary) independency statements using facial implication. With the mouse button, the independency statements are selected. After the calculation, statements that are facially implied are green, the other red. Only statements that are inactive (i.e. not white) are checked. This way, you can check for example that I(A,B|E) & I(B,E) => I(A,E|B) & I(A,E).
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With federal and state regulations restricting lighting energy use in new and renovated structures, more than 16,000 attendees at Lightfair International 2006, held May 28-June 1 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, scoured the aisles to find the latest offerings in energy-efficient lighting system products. Why the hectic search? In particular, this trend is undoubtedly linked to the adoption of ASHRAE 90.1-2004, which imposes tough standards on maximum watts-per-square-foot levels for lighting systems in commercial buildings. But that's not all. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 includes a $1.80-per-square-foot tax deduction for new construction exceeding ASHRAE standards, and a specific deduction of up to $0.60 per square foot for interior lighting systems. In addition, the Department of Energy has set the fluorescent ballast efficiency factors high enough that the vast majority of magnetic ballasts, including those operating energy-saving T12 lamps, will no longer qualify. Couple that with the promotional benefit of designing a "green" building (the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program that rates sustainable design), and the reason for the hunt becomes rather obvious.
In addition to the usual spotlight on efficient lamps and fixtures, a variety of new and enhanced lighting control equipment was highlighted at the show. Advanced lighting control is a concept taking hold, since up to six different energy-slicing strategies can be addressed. In addition to the three familiar control methods — occupancy control, time-scheduled switching, and daylight harvesting with a photocell sensor — task tuning, personal dimming control, and load shedding can be configured using software, either locally or from a central location.
Many manufacturers presented digital control devices featuring keypads, LCD displays, and touch screen graphics. The familiar and popular 0-10 V analog control and a variety of digital communication methods, such as DALI, Lonworks, and Modbus TCP/Ethernet, were demonstrated on the exhibit floor, some using Cat. 3 or Cat. 5 data cabling products for signal transmission.
Networked systems. Hubbell Building Automation, Austin, Texas, displayed a wall switch occupancy sensor product line, known as LightHawk, that uses passive infrared, ultrasonic, and dual-technology for optimum detection and false trip immunity. The devices have selectable operating modes, including automatic on/off or manual on/automatic off, and an integral photosensor for automatic daylight harvesting. The company also offers an LX lighting control system that uses a portable touch screen tablet with a graphical user interface to simplify configuration and management. A topology-free, polarity-insensitive two-wire LonWorks-based communications network connects wall switch stations, sensors, and lighting loads.
Electrical contractors should be familiar with many of the components in Square D's new lighting control system, since it mates the Powerlink system to a line of Clipsal input devices, such as a wall-mounted keypad that can control up to eight lighting functions. Four of the five keypad buttons are programmable, with the fifth serving as a scroll button to toggle between two "pages" of the keypad. Each button displays editable test or graphics to indicate the room or the custom-designed lighting system it controls. A wall-mounted or desktop touch screen adds convenience to the lighting control system.
The controller mounts to a standard panelboard, such as a three-pole branch breaker, or can be placed in its own enclosure. A Modbus TCP/Ethernet network (Cat. 5 cabling with no length limit) connects the controller, keypads, occupancy sensors, and light-level sensors. A gateway provides communication between the C-Bus network and two DALI networks, allowing full 0% to 100% dimming with DALI ballasts so that architectural dimming and daylight harvesting can be achieved.
Little Neck, N.Y.-based Leviton's daylight management system, called miniZ, combines occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and flexible lighting control functionality. The company's lighting management system for control of electronic ballast loads uses a proprietary switching circuitry, called Z-Max, which provides switching under full load conditions at zero crossing with true zero current — meaning no arcing at contacts.
Wireless control. To ease the task of setting up and using a lighting control system, a number of manufacturers are introducing wireless control products, which usually are an extension, or adjunct, to a wired system. Essentially, with this technology, it's possible to eliminate the low-voltage communication wiring to every lighting fixture if a wireless receiver is imbedded in the ballasts.
A typical wireless communications system uses "mesh" topology, meaning that numerous wireless nodes are interconnected. Because they are self configuring, the nodes are able to find the best path for signal transmission, going around blocking obstructions such as building steel.
An open-source mesh network technology, called ZigBee, is leading this effort in commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. ZigBee is the nickname for a short-range radio communications system (about 90 feet indoors) using battery-powered nodes. The system functions off a low data rate (up to 250kbits/s in the 2.4 GHz band) on a limited bandwidth for minimum power consumption in low-duty cycle applications such as control of lighting, temperature sensing, or security monitoring systems. When not transmitting, a node goes into a sleep mode drawing only a few microamps, so a battery can last for years.
Thus, ZigBee is a set of networking, security and application software that fits into the IEEE 802.15.4 low-data wireless standard and is managed by the ZigBee Alliance — a consortium of manufacturers.
For residential use, ZigBee along with similar standards (such as Z-Wave) provides new options for serving a variety of home automation applications. They have very limited bandwidth, and much greater range compared to Bluetooth, Wireless-USB and UWB, which makes them ideally suited for tasks involving remote control of lighting, sprinklers, and HVAC needs.
Philips Lighting, Somerset, N.J., has a ZigBee-compatible dimmable fluorescent ballast that incorporates wireless control for up to 65,000 nodes in a mesh configuration.
Designed for commercial and industrial applications, the LumaWatt Hi-Lo from Cooper Lighting, Peachtree City, Ga., is a wireless mesh-networked motion sensor and photosensor for control of lighting loads. The firm's Aspire line of wireless control products incorporates Z-wave wireless control technology to reduce interference.
Fluorescent lighting. As evidenced at the show, the trend in office lighting over the last few years is a decided shift to low profile, suspended, indirect fixtures. A variety of T8 lamps and ballasts can handle these applications, since in addition to the standard 32W version, reduced-wattage T8 lamps are available in 25W, 28W, and 30W models. They are intended to replace the old 34W T12 lamps in luminaire retrofits where a 32-W T8 model would provide too much light.
However today's high-efficiency linear fluorescent products are the "super" T8 lamps and the T5 lighting systems. A high-performance T8 system joins a high-lumen, extended-life "super" T8 lamp (at a premium price) with a reduced-power electronic ballast to achieve a 15% to 20% reduction in wattage compared to a standard T8 system.
A number of technology enhancements displayed at the show favor the use of the T5HO lamp in many places where T8 fixtures are usually specified. The T5HO units can be spaced on 12-foot to 15-foot centers whereas T8 fixtures are typically spaced at 8-foot to 10-foot centers. The T5 lamp has a ⅝-inch diameter compared to 1 inch for the T8. This smaller diameter provides better optical control and fixture efficiency along with a more shallow housing compared to a T8 unit. In addition to office and institutional use, the T5HO lamp works in high-bay applications traditionally limited to metal-halide systems.
Holophane, Newark, Ohio, showed a family of T5 luminaires that provide the best conditions for gaining the highest lumen output in a typical industrial application. The fixture uses three vertically stacked T5 or T5HO lamps and a reflector with a total reflectivity of 98% for maximum luminaire efficiency. The fixture uses a heat pipe technology developed by NASA to optimize the lumen output of these lamps where the ambient temperature around the lamps could rise to 70°C or higher. Liquid-filled tubes contact the metal ends of the lamps and draw off excessive heat, maintaining maximum light output at the lamp's optimum ambient temperature of 35°C (95°F). At 95°F, the T5HO lamp produces 5,000 initial lumens (85 lumens per watt) and 4,650 mean lumens (79 lumens per watt).
HID sources. With fewer high-pressure-sodium lamps observed at the booths, metal-halide lamps continue to hold center stage, achieving continuous improvement in performance. The greatest interest centers on the line of ceramic metal-halide lamps, now available from 20W to 400W. This source offers color uniformity and stability equal to fluorescent, while also having a relatively long life. In lower wattages, the lamp shapes include single-ended and PAR, and they can replace existing halogen PAR 38 lamps (up to 90W).
GE's 20W ceramic metal-halide MR16 lamp looks like one of the best new sources, being ideal for accent and downlighting applications. The thumbnail-sized 20W ceramic metal-halide was a standout at the show since it proved 1,625 initial lumens and a 12,000-hour-rated average life — all while lasting three times longer than a standard halogen lamp and using one-third the energy of a standard PAR38 75W lamp. It has a 83 CRI and apparent color temperature of 3000°K. Look for further performance improvements with a new generation lamp in a year or two.
Solid-state lighting. The vigorous growth in solid-state lighting using LEDs was evident at a variety of booths. There was less emphasis on the flashy, color-changing fixtures and more emphasis on products that will move LEDs to mainstream applications — "white" LEDs with high brightness and efficiency that can be applied with plug-and-play simplicity. For starters, lighting professionals want light-emitting diode (LED) products that can replace traditional, higher wattage PAR lamps in track and recessed downlighting applications.
Developments in materials and manufacturing methods are nudging high-brightness LEDs closer to being replacements for fluorescent and incandescent sources in some general lighting applications. Lacking mercury (a heavy metal), LEDs are attractive for complying with Title 22 California Household Hazardous Waste Disposal laws, which regulate homeowner disposal of fluorescent lamps. Federal Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations are also looming on the horizon.
The lamps are essentially tiny micro-chips encapsulated in resin that convert almost all of the electric power into a discrete color, with little IR or UV in the light beam. The lamp turns on in 60 nanoseconds, is vibration/shock resistant, lightweight, and offers low, or no, shock hazard. The light can be divided into multiple paths, distributed across a surface, or set in multiple planes.
Not quite ready for large-scale use, LEDs are now used in tight spaces, as steplighting, for directional/decorative/display use, architectural light source integration (such as coves and recesses), and numerous outdoor applications — including area and street lighting.
Operating at rated voltage, current and ambient temperature, useful life of an LED can range anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 hours. To date, however, there are no standards on technical aspects of this source. This means that, in general, products at the show could not be compared with one another, and some manufacturer's claims regarding performance cannot be verified.
However, deficiencies of the LED source are continuously addressed in many manufacturers' research centers. For example, an ambient temperature higher than optimum leads to reduced light output and shortened life. All "white" LEDs have a color shift over time, and color mixing using various color LEDs in combination has problems since different materials degrade at different rates.
To answer these shortcomings, Herndon, Va.-based Renaissance Lighting's ED series of recessed downlights mixes and blends the output from a number of LED chips in an integrating chamber to produce 600 initial lumens of "white" light. A patented system continuously calculates the light output, and apparent color temperature and "sleeper" LEDs are activated in some LED arrays to automatically boost the light output, which can be maintained at six color temperatures between 2800°K and 5600°K.
This technique compensates for the shift in light output and color balance that occurs as the diodes degrade over time and at different rates relative to one another. Additionally, the output can be dimmed to 10% without any shift in color temperature. This method of dynamically improving color and output may lead to other technologies for improving acceptability of LEDs in a variety of applications.
Permlight, Tustin, Calif., offers a line of recessed downlights that can replace 65W to 75W incandescent and 26W compact fluorescent recessed can trims in residential and commercial applications. The fixture can be served by a standard line voltage dimmer and is classified for use with multiple insulation contact (IC) and airtight (AT) recessed cans in new and retrofit construction.
Two manufacturers (Philips Lumileds Lighting, San Jose, Calif., and Journee Lighting, Westlake Village, Calif.) have an accent lighting unit that looks like an MR-16 fixture, or track head. One of the units has a simple control for dimming and changing the power settings.
Boston-based Color Kinetics' patented DIMand technology allows LED lamps to interpret standard dimming control signals, so a standard wall box dimmer can be connected to the device. Other manufacturers have similar devices to operate LED lighting devices from occupancy sensors, photocells, and building automation systems.
Two manufacturers showed second-generation LED refrigerated display lighting arrays that can reduce energy consumption on a five-door, reach-in case by more than 40% when compared with T8 fluorescent lamps. The savings are even more favorable when compared with HO or VHO fluorescent lamps. The LEDs eliminate lamp breakage and offer reduced maintenance along with greater light-level uniformity across the face of products.
By the end of 2006, a Far East manufacturer plans to have a 350mA LED with an output of 98 lumens and an efficacy of 84 lumens per watt in cool white and 67 lumens per watt in warm white. Another has a new white-light device that achieves an efficacy of 100 lumens per watt.
Daylight harvesting. Skylighting, or daylighting, systems found their niche among the booths showing electric lighting products, thereby slowly introducing daylighting into the traditional design process. The typical market for a skylighting system is a warehouse or big box retail outlet, with a large expanse of flat roof, where minimum energy use during daylight hours is desired.
One skylighting system consists of a 4-foot-square by 4-foot-high unit containing an array of mirrors inside a clear dome. A motorized control box on the dome's top adjusts the array automatically every 10 minutes, tracking the sun's path across the sky. Small solar panels within the dome serve the motor, and a battery backup is available for cloudy days. The control box software adjusts for seasonal changes.
Lighting the way. As evidenced from observations straight from the show floor outlined above, Lightfair 2006 was not without innovation. Celebrating its 17th year as the lighting industry's premier North American trade show, the event was also the largest conference the organization has held to date. Attendees discovered more than 550 exhibitors, showcasing the latest products and services, technological advances, and design solutions.
The conference component also proved highly successful as Lightfair hosted its largest conference program in Las Vegas history with 237 hours of CEU-accredited courses, workshops, and seminars.
Lightfair 2007 will be held May 8-10 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.


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Hi everyone! I created a plugin that addresses the lack of column highlighting in Sublime Text.
Currently trying to get it into Package Control.
Feedback is encouraged,
UPDATE (2013-02-21):CursorRuler is now available through Package Control!
Doesn't seem to work in Sublime Text 2...
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "./sublime_plugin.py", line 210, in on_deactivated
File "./sublime_plugin.py", line 154, in run_timed_function
File "./sublime_plugin.py", line 209, in <lambda>
File "./CursorRuler.py", line 199, in on_deactivated
File "./CursorRuler.py", line 152, in is_enabled
AttributeError: type object 'CursorRuler' has no attribute 'enabled'
Thanks! I made an update so hopefully you won't be seeing those errors anymore.
Sweet! Thanks for the super fast fix. This looks cool.It seems I have to restart Sublime Text whenever I change my cursor settings, though. Any chance it could use settings().add_on_change to update automatically? Sorry I'm so demanding!
Oh, wait, it is using add_on_change... why is it not updating? How strange.
Oh, I see! It looks like the rulers only update when a view is re-activated. I just need to switch to another view and switch back and everything's good.
Also, this is really cool. Thanks!
Yes, good point! After you save changes to your user settings or your CursorRuler settings the changes take effect once the cursor state changes. I've updated my README to note this behavior.
Also, thanks !
Also, thanks for the settings file improvements. I merged them in.
Oh...wow...I like this. Why has no one thought of this before. Thanks for this.
Much appreciated! I'm glad you like it.
could you turn ruler into a dotted line,just like editplus。 a real line make me distracting。
I want to be able to do that too but to the best of my knowledge Sublime Text currently can only do solid lines for rulers. If and when it gains that capability then I'll be able to incorporate it into CursorRuler.
I am using CursorRuler and am happy with it. Perhaps someday there will also be a CursorHorizontalRuler plugin, or additional options within CursorRuler. For anyone who needs additional visual aids, there is the BlockCursor plugin, and also the following modifications that do not require a plugin:
To change the caret / cursor from a vertical line to an underscore, this is the user profile line of code:
"inverse_cursor_state": true,
One can also change the color of the caret / cursor in the applicable theme file:
Thank you for the kind words and tips! I'm slowly working on new things for CursorRuler. I'll say more when the time is right.
While Cursor Ruler certainly helps with this, I can't help but feel like this should really be a built-in setting. I would much rather have the column highlight (or ruler) be as thick as the row highlight and similarly affect only the background. Using cursor ruler somewhat like an outline at the moment and it works well (kudos to the dev) but it's more distracting than the row highlight.
I completely agree with some sort of built-in support. There were some things I wanted to do with CursorRuler but couldn't because of API limitations. For example, line styling (e.g. dotted, dashed, etc.). In a perfect world the core functionality of my plugin would be built-in and hackable through a nice API. But, alas
CursorRuler can be made thicker to simulate full column highlighting or as thick as you need to match your row highlight. The 4th example in the description of the cursor_rulers setting is one way of doing it:
"cursor_rulers": [0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9]
Despite being awkward, there is a way to change the ruler colors as described here. If you set the color to match your row highlight or even to a more subtle level I bet that would help alleviate it being distractive.
Dear icylace
I just want to thank you it !!!!Works fine for me 75 years old and had dificulties to see whetereverything was spaced according to the rules.


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The internationally acknowledged Joop! fragrances include Joop! Go and Joop! Homme. Both energizing and fresh, the scents are a few amongst the Joop! perfume collection. Cool and awakening, males will be spoilt by these vibrant and musky scents.


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November 13, 2013
Although working for a bulge-bracket investment bank is no longer a model-and-bottle proposition, it's still one of the most lucrative first jobs you can get right out of college or MBA school. And if you want to land at Goldman, one of the Morgans, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, or BofA, you're likely going to have to get in through the summer door. That is, you're going to have to first land a summer internship with your bank of choice, because these days, with competition so fierce and available spots so scarce, if you don't get a summer internship, you're chances of getting a full-time job are about as good as Bernie Madoff getting paroled.
And, to that end, in order to get your wing tipped foot in the door, you're not only going to have to have a 3.96 GPA or higher, captained at least two varsity sport teams, been the president of three clubs (at least one of which meets more than once a semester), and an expertise in something out of the ordinary such as the plight of the platypus or Persian history, you're also going to have to field some pretty strange interview questions. And below are nine that you better be ready to conquer (all of which are actual questions that some of the 7,700 interns who filled out the 2013 Vault Intern Experience Survey told us they were asked in the not-so-distant past):
1. Describe a person you hate. And describe a person you admire.If you have pretty large stones, you can answer the first part of this truthfully. But it might be best to play it safe and say something to the effect of: I'm an admirer, not a hater, and go into the second part of the question straight away and see if you can avoid having to address the first. However, if you're pressed to get back to the first, you might want to qualify your answer and use the words "strong dislike" and then describe someone who's cheated or done something unethical; although it might sound counterintuitive given all the illegal activities that Wall Street has been engaged in as of late, ethics have become a large part of investment banking interviews.
2. Why shouldn't I hire you?The best answer here might be one employing a little bit of humor. But tread carefully. Nothing says Ding! louder than a bad joke.
3. If you have a 70 percent free throw average, what's the probability that you'll make three free throws in a row?You don't even need to know what a basketball is to get this one right. And though it sounds a bit complicated, all you'll need to know is how to multiply 0.70 by 0.70 by 0.70. Or, easier yet, 70 by 70 by 70. Or, even easier, 7 by 7 by 7. Which gets you 343. Then place the decimal point three places to the left and you have 0.343, which means: 34.3 percent. (Note: this question gets a little trickier if it asks for the probability that you'll make at least two of three shots; in that case, you'll have to refer to your probability formulas to score the correct solution.)
4. If you owned the only tire company in America, what would your production capacity need to be to meet demand?This is more or less a classic guesstimate question, which tests your ability to figure out the size of a market by talking through your reasoning aloud. That is, your interviewer isn't looking for an exact answer, but wants to know how you think about estimating the size of a market/coming to an answer. So, in this case, you might want to first estimate how many new cars and trucks are manufactured each year (which all require new tires). Then maybe estimate how long tires last (the life span of a tire/when each tire needs to be replaced). And then perhaps estimate how often tire flats/accidents occur (which necessitate buying new tires), etc.
5. How many hairdressers and barbers are there in Manhattan?Another variation of the guesstimate. For this one, you might want to start out with the population of Manhattan, then estimate how many Manhattanites go to a hairdresser/barber, how often they go, how long the average haircut takes (30 minutes, 40 minutes), etc.
6. Sell me something in this room.The "sell me" question is a popular one on Wall Street, especially in sales and trading interviews. For this one, try picking something other than a pen, which is the common answer of choice to this Q, and try picking something that isn't yours (on the off chance that it draws attention to something of yours that the interviewer isn't a fan of). You could, for example, choose a table, or chair, or perhaps a picture or frame on the wall. The important thing is not what you pick, it's that you ask your interviewer (your customer) a handful of questions about what he or she is looking for in said product. In other words, you want to find out your customer's needs, and then you can sell your product to your customer accordingly ("okay, so you're looking for a chair that you can sit in for 24 hours at a stretch without incurring any lower back pain ... well this one has been designed with the work hours of investment bankers in mind and will form to any back shape or size and has been recommended by four out of five chiropractors ..." ). The common mistake here is to simply spew out all the positive attributes about the product you picked before finding out your interviewer's (customer's) needs and desires. If you do that, your answer will result in this: no sale.
7. On the first day of class, in the biggest lecture you have, where did you sit and why?Don't overthink this one. Just be honest. Even if your answer is, I sat in the back row because I didn't want to be called on. Well, maybe say anything short of that. But know this: you're going to sound like you're full of black beans if you try to answer with something you think your interviewer's looking for. Which, at least in part, is how honest you are.
8. Name the 10 biggest headlines in the Wall Street Journal in the past year.This one might seem daunting at a glance, but it isn't insurmountable, even if you don't read the Journal on a regular basis. First, note that "biggest headlines" = "top news stories" and that the Journal covers more than just business and finance news (which hopefully you're aware of). That is, it covers general U.S. news, world news, culture, politics, etc. That said, it does focus on the financial markets, so your answer should definitely contain some business/economic/finance-related headlines/news stories. In any case, a good place to start is with the top world news stories in the past 12 months, and definitely think aloud while you're compiling your answer. When you get to a stopping point and can't think of any other world news items, think about major scandals that might've been exposed (such as the London Whale fiasco; although, it should be mentioned, if you're interviewing with Jamie Dimon's kingdom, you might want to choose a difference scandal), large mergers that might've been considered megadeals (like the recent American-US Airways marriage), and any monster IPOs that went to market (#likeTwittersIPOforexample).
9. If you could be a tree, which kind would you be and why?Yes, this is an actual interview question that one of the largest banks in the world recently asked a prospective summer intern. Which proves that you better be ready for anything. It also proves that knowing your financial markets isn't the only thing that's essential to getting a job on Wall Street. You also need to know your flora.
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José Mourinho has alerted elite Premier League clubs, principal among them his former employers Chelsea, to his potential availability in the summer by reiterating a desire to work in England again.
The Real Madrid head coach's position at the Bernabéu has come under intense scrutiny in recent months as his side have slipped 18 points behind Barcelona and even trail their city rivals Atlético by seven points to leave the defence of the title effectively wrecked by the turn of the year. That has prompted suggestions he will leave the club at the end of the season but, while his standing has suffered in Spain as Real have stuttered, his reputation in England remains buoyant.
A summer of change beckons with a number of high-profile clubs potentially looking for new managers. One of those will be Chelsea, who sacked Roberto Di Matteo in November and have employed Rafael Benítez on an interim basis until May, and while the prospect of turning back to Mourinho – who won two Premier League titles in three glittering seasons at the club before leaving in the autumn of 2007 – would have felt unthinkable a few years ago when his relationship with Roman Abramovich was so fractured, now that scenario feels less improbable.
The two have reconciled since and, on the basis that he could well depart Real in the summer, he will be under consideration when Chelsea start to address who should be Di Matteo's long-term successor, a process that will gather pace most likely after the closure of the current transfer window. The club remain keen on Pep Guardiola, though they accept that he may see his own future elsewhere when he returns from a year-long sabbatical.
Mourinho's desire to return to England would appear to offer some encouragement. Speaking in a video message of congratulation recorded for the launch of the Football Association's 150th anniversary on Wednesday, the two-time European Cup winning manager said: "My memories from English football could not be better. It was my first experience outside of Portugal – I was still a very young coach when I left Portugal to go to England. But there couldn't be a better place to go. In England you feel the real passion for the game. You also don't feel what we feel in almost every other country which is the passion for clubs. In England, it's not just about passion for clubs, it's mainly about passion for football – and you feel it.
"So, my memories are great. I loved it from the first to the last day. I don't regret my last day because after that I was lucky enough to enjoy Italy and to have and enjoy some success there and also in Spain, so I don't regret the day I left. But I know that one day I will come back because English football means a lot to myself … Of course, it's impossible, but I feel everybody involved in the game should experience English football because it's a special feeling. You really enjoy being a football professional there."
The Portuguese was in the country earlier this week having watched Real's opponents in next month's knockout phase, Manchester United, defeat Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday and attended a League Managers' Association seminar stretched across two days at St George's Park. He has since returned to Spain to prepare for Tuesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final against Valencia, a game in which Cristiano Ronaldo returns after suspension having confirmed in an interview with fifa.com that he does not know what his own future will hold after his contract with Real expires in 2015. "I want to see out my contract at Real, I'm very clear about that," he said. "After that, well, I don't know what'll happen."
The FA will launch their programme for a year of celebrations on Wednesday in London, an event that will be attended by former England players and managers, including Fabio Capello, and have confirmed Pelé as the guest of honour at their inaugural FA England awards next month, as well as for the friendly against Brazil at Wembley on 6 February.


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BASF is strengthening its wheat portfolio with TwinLine, a cereal fungicide powered by pyraclostrobin, the active ingredient in Headline fungicide and a unique triazole.
TwinLine complements a wheat fungicide portfolio that includes Charter fungicide seed treatment, Headline fungicide and Caramba fungicide.
"The BASF wheat fungicide portfolio gives growers the tools they need to help protect their crops from a variety of diseases and maximize yield," said Amber Shirley, technical service specialist with BASF. "TwinLine delivers more benefits than any other cereal fungicide by providing broad-spectrum disease control with a wide application window."
TwinLine is specifically designed to control aggressive wheat diseases, including stripe rust, with two modes of action and curative activity. Additionally, TwinLine controls multiple diseases in wheat, which results in plant health benefits, such as stronger stands, harvest efficiency, drought tolerance, optimum yield and minimal risk.
"TwinLine uses the same active ingredient as in Headline, which is the most researched fungicide on the market," said Shirley. "As a pivotal component of the wheat fungicide portfolio, Headline helps to control diseases, achieve plant health and maximize yield potential."
Field trials conducted throughout the United States during the 2008 season confirmed significant yield improvements with TwinLine, which out-performed competitors by 2 to 4 bushels per acre and increased yield by 10 bushels an acre when compared to untreated plots.
Labeled for barley, oats, rye, triticale and wheat, TwinLine is designed to be applied immediately after flag leaf emergence at a rate of seven to nine fluid ounces per acre with a maximum of two applications per season.
Charter fungicide seed treatment provides growers with leading-edge seed treatment technology to promote healthier seedlings that better withstand the diseases and stresses associated with less than optimum planting and growing conditions.
"To help maximize yield potential and protect their wheat crop from disease, growers should begin with Charter seed treatment to help control key diseases with early seed and seedling protection," said Craig Lindholm, marketing manager, seed treatments at BASF U.S. Crop Protection Products.
"Following Charter, apply Headline and TwinLine to produce disease control and healthier, stronger wheat at harvest and finish with Caramba for control of late season foliar diseases and head scab suppression."


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If you have an iOS device, you may have been using the Apple Maps app for the last few months. While it has its redeeming qualities (free turn-by-turn directions being the major one), the general consensus has been that Google Maps had a better interface, and that the Android version's turn-by-turn navigation was more reliable. On 12-12-12, Google released the new and improved Google Maps for iOS.
Google Maps is a free App for iOS that you can download by going to the App Store on your device. It is only 6.7MB, so it can be downloaded over a 3G/4G or Wi-Fi connection. The app is a radical re-work of the original Maps app in iOS, and the interface has been updated to mimic the new Gmail interface on iOS. The basic interface includes a search box in the top center, a locator icon in the lower left, and a pull-out menu to access traffic, public transit, satellite view and Google Earth.
Once you click the search box, you can start typing, and Google's predictive search engine will kick in, giving you suggestions for what you may be looking for. This comes in handy if you're looking for a business, location, restaurant or other known location. The only odd part is that the app does not integrate your contacts, so you can not search your contacts to find an address. Google has partially fixed this by allowing you to sign in to your Google account and save favorite locations.
Once you've searched for a location or place, you can swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the location's information (if available), save it, share it (message, e-mail and copy it to clipboard), and see other Google information, such as store hours, location or reviews.
The feature most sought after is the turn-by-turn navigation. This is accessed by clicking the arrow next to the search box. The default option is to use your current location, but you can select a specific starting location and enter your destination. You can get driving, mass transit (in many cities) or walking directions by selecting the appropriate icon at the top of the screen. Once you select your destination, the screen will show you the route Google has picked, letting you know about any potential traffic and estimated time of arrival.
Once you click start, the voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation will begin, and you'll see a nice large map with directions. You can exit the app, if needed, and the voice guidance will still continue, thanks to iOS built-in navigation background ability. Keep in mind that this drains a lot of battery, so having the phone plugged in if you intend to use it as a GPS is advisable. The maps also download real-time, so if you run into an area without data, you won't be able to update the maps. However, Google does cache the route data, so you'll still get to where you're going if there are brief interruptions to your data signal.
Google Maps for iOS makes a fantastic download, improving on many of the features of the original maps App for the iPhone, and greatly improving on Apple's own Maps. You can download it through the App store by searching for Google Maps.


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Topic: gd behavior
gd currently performs exactly like gvim does. It goes to the first usage within the file of the word that is currently under the cursor. I don't know if it is worth consideration but it would be really cool if it actually went to the actual declaration of the word under the cursor.
Sometimes a variable name is used in more than one method in a class. If I press gd while on that variable, it goes to the first place in the file it is used. It would be cool if it goes to the definition in that method. I have ReSharper installed and ctrl-b does what I am asking but I am use to using gd because another vi plugin for a different ide behaves that way.
I understand if you prefer not to implement this but, to me, it is more logical to go to the actual declaration.