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Following President Obama's call in his State of the Union address to end the Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) policy, Congress has taken up the issue and is debating legislation that would repeal it. Last June, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) — a leading critic of ending DADT — cited Colin Powell as justification for his position:
MCCAIN: My opinion is shaped by the view of the leaders of the military. The reason why I supported the policy to start with is because General Colin Powell, who was then the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is the one that strongly recommended we adopt this policy in the Clinton administration. I have not heard General Powell or any of the other military leaders reverse their position, just like when on other issues, that people are expert and knowledgeable of, I rely on their opinion. But this is unique. These military leaders are responsible for the very lives of the men and women under their command, and that's why I am especially guided, to a large degree, by their views.
Today, in a statement released from his office, Powell officially announced that he now opposes the continuation of DADT because "attitudes and circumstances have changed." Now that Powell no longer supports the DADT policy, what other excuses will McCain offer? (HT: Andrew Sullivan)
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Sniffing for alternatives to health-hazardous artificial fragrances? Try these do-it-yourself natural solutions for mood-boosting sprays, relaxing bath salts, deodorants, and other mixtures to use in the bath and around the home. You'll be smelling sweet in no time.
Coaxed from leaves, roots, tree bark, fruit peels, or flower petals, essential oils carry a plant's very life force. Combined in different ways, these highly concentrated oils contain potent natural compounds that can be used for beauty and pampering, for perfumes and aromatherapy, and for scenting the air we breathe.
To make your own solutions, buy the oils themselves and try our do-it-yourself suggestions you'll find on the following slides. When working directly with essential oils, remember that a little goes a long way, and don't apply them directly to the skin.
This botanical calms, relaxes, and balances emotions. In a mister, add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to 1 ounce of water and spray pillows and sheets for a good night's sleep.
This oil carries the sweet scent of the orange blossom and helps mitigate stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Add 5 to 10 drops of it to 1 ounce of unscented body lotion.
A warm floral scent that acts to gently strengthen the nervous system, it provides a soothing soak. Add 5 to 10 drops essential oil to 1 ounce of almond oil and add to a warm bath.
An earthy scent that's said to soothe the emotions and focus the mind, it is the base of an uplifting massage oil made of 5 to 10 drops essential oil to 1 ounce of grapeseed oil.
Most famous for flavoring Earl Grey tea, this scent balances and gently uplifts the mind and emotions. In your morning shower, add 1 or 2 drops of essential oil to a hot, wet washcloth. Inhale the aroma for an energy boost.
Mix a few drops of this invigorating, woodsy scent with grapefruit essential oil for a fresh-smelling room mister.
These essential-oil mists are the simplest way to experience aromatherapy. Spray the air around you, mist your hair and skin, or spritz them on linens to leave a light scent. (They won't stain.) Whether you're stressed or sluggish, one of these mists will brighten your mood.
For a pick-me-up, try a combination of 1 drop eucalyptus, 2 drops geranium, and 3 drops peppermint essential oils. To calm down, try 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop frankincense, and 3 drops lavender essential oils.
To make the sprays, fill a clean, dry mini spray bottle with 4 ounces of pure distilled water. Using a dropper, carefully put the selected blend of essential oils directly into the spray bottle. Tightly close the bottle and shake vigorously to combine. Be sure to shake it before each use, as the water and essential oils tend to separate.
Conventional B.O. busters may keep you from sweating, but they may come with health risks. Aluminum salts, which account for the sweat-blocking ability in antiperspirants, can increase the risk of cancerous cells and possibly play a role in the development of the disease.
Parabens, which are used as preservatives, can behave like a weak form of estrogen -- and high estrogen levels over long periods of time may be linked to breast cancer risk. Some studies show that the chemical triclosan, used as an antibacterial, could react with chlorinated water to produce chloroform, a probable human carcinogen. Talc, likewise, may pose a cancer risk.
See the following slides for natural, DIY deodorant alternatives.
It's not known how zinc zaps body odor, but the mineral's immune-stimulating effects may help keep bacteria in check. Take 30 mg in supplement form or up your intake of food sources like shellfish and legumes. If you take a supplement, also take 1 mg copper (present in a multivitamin).
Tea Tree Oil
Incredibly potent, this essential oil is packed with antibacterial compounds. Mix a couple of drops of tea tree oil with a teaspoon of almond oil and rub onto your armpits. Since tea tree oil irritates some people's skin, test a patch on the inside of your forearm before using the blend on your underarms.
A nice bath can be relaxing and lend your body a subtle scent. To keep your skin soft, use gentle products, and don't spend too long in the tub; keep your steep to 10 minutes or less. When you step out, pat your skin dry and apply a thick moisturizer or body oil to seal the water into your skin.
Combine 4 cups sea salt, 1 cup Epsom salts, and 1 cup baking soda. Mix 1 cup of dry mixture with 3/4 teaspoon bergamot or grapefruit essential oil. Add it to rest and mix. Add 3/4 cup dried or citrus rinds or rose or calendula petals.
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Lady Gaga's New Single 'Born This Way' Is Good, Even If It's Practically A Cover Of Madonna's 'Express Yourself!'
Gaga's back & more Madonna-y than ever! I think 'Ru Paul's Drag Race' has a new theme song!
2010 was the year of 'uplifting' songs targeted at the world's downtrodden souls — see Katy Perry's "Firework," Ke$ha's "We R Who We R" and Pink's "Raise Your Glass" — but it's 2011 now, and Lady Gaga has reemerged to blow them all out of the water. But does she? Her highly-anticipated new single "Born This Way" dropped Feb. 11, and even if you consider yourself a Little Monster, you can't help but draw a comparison to Madonna's 1989 single "Express Yourself."
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Pont de les Ferreres or Devil's Bridge Aqueduct
Contact details
CN-240 de Valls a Lleida a 4 Km. de Tarragona
43006 Tarragona (Catalonia)
Date of construction is uncertain, some believe that it was built during the era of Augustus.Restored during the reign of caliph Abd-el Rahman III and in the 18th century. Known as the Puente del Diablo, because a legend depicts that it was built by the Devil after winning a bet in which a fair lady bet her soul.Originally 25 kms in length, now 217 m and 27 m high.
- Construction: Aqueduct
- Artistic period: Classical-Roman
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serendpitydc necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 313 diseños de 56 diseñadores freelance.
We are a web site designed for owners to find dates (or just friends) for their dogs!! We want a logo that represents BowWow Match as a fun web site for dog owners and dog lovers. It shouldn't be "too cute", but somewhat cute and definitely eye catching. We like predominantly bold colors but are open to anything that looks fun and unique. Concept could include two dogs (maybe one male and one female) talking and saying Bow Wow or use just the dogs and put the words BOWWOWMATCH in it somewhere. You could include a dog bone or paw in it or as an outline. Be creative!! One note, though, no "cluttery" logos, please. The simpler, the better while still conveying fun for dog owners. We are totally open to all designs!! It doesn't HAVE to have dogs in it but we can't imagine it without them.
All dog owners and dog lovers!! Audience likes fun web sites and wants their dogs to be online and to have fun too!
1. Your design must based on 100% original work and doesn't incorporate any clipart, stock imagery or, in the case of logotype contests, licensed fonts.
2. We retain all legal rights to the logo once it is purchased.
3. You are free to choose colors and design, try to be innovative.
4. It must be very easy to read. we are not looking for complicated logos.
5. Being creative and unique along with friendly and high-tech design are major keys to become the winner. Try to keep it simple but not too simple.
6. We are also looking for a great artwork not just a logo.
7. We will retain all intellectual property rights of any type whatsoever throughout the world including all rights which subsist in copyright, patent rights, trademark rights, designs and plant breeder rights, whether or not such rights are registered or able to be registered
7. We need the final logo in a format that enables incorporation into a website (we are not techies so not sure what format that really is) but our developer must be able to easily incorporate it. We also need to be able to use it for business cards, etc.
**The only deliverable is the logo. We will possibly hire the winner if available to produce further assets outside the logo branding scope of this project/contest.
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I just got a few books in the mail. Physical books. Made out of dead tree. They aren't the most convenient thing to be hauling around, but I think there's a nice sense of completion when you finish a real book and get to put it up on your bookcase, all the while deluding yourself that visitors will glance in that direction and have several nice thoughts about how smart and well-read you are.
There are plenty of alternatives out there. When it comes to non-tome formats, I'm a big fan of the audiobook, but eReaders are all the rage if the people I see on the train are any indication of the populous at large. So how about you? eBook on an eReader, eBook on a phone, audiobook, paperback, hardcover, scroll, cave painting, meticulous arrangement of toenail clippings, what's your go-to format in these high-tech times?
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Here are a few quick facts about losing a pound: It will make your jeans feel a smidge looser, it's the equivalent of four sticks of butter (picture that for a second!), and it requires that you burn and/or cut a total of 3,500 calories. Sound like a lot? It adds up faster than you think.
To lose one pound in seven days you need to reduce your net calories by 500 every day. The easiest way to do that is a 250 split: Cut half from your diet and burn the other half through exercise. To come up with easy ways to do this, we enlisted trainer Heather Rider, founder and director of Rider Fitness Consulting in Los Angeles, and nutritionist Lauren Slayton, RD, of Foodtrainers in New York City. Choose one strategy from the diet and exercise columns each day (feel free to mix and match) and after seven days you will have cut out 3,500 calories. Losing four sticks of butter has never been such a cinch!
Diet Strategies
___ Replace your morning bagel and cream cheese with an English muffin and cottage cheese.
___ Skip the large bakery muffin in favor of 1 slice of whole wheat toast topped with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.
___ Swap your large bran muffin for 3/4 cup of bran flakes.
___ Replace eggs and cheese with scrambled egg whites.
___ Replace your 450-calorie lunch with a 200-calorie protein shake.
___ Replace large french fries with a yogurt-and-fruit parfait.
___ Modify your lunch: Skip the cheese on your salad or sandwich, substitute mustard for mayo, and replace potato chips with soy chips.
___ Have half a tuna salad sandwich instead of a whole, plus two cups of raw vegetables.
___ Skip the cheese in an omelet and a lunchtime sandwich.
___ Switch from cream soup to vegetable-based soup at lunch and dinner.
___ Switch from one cup premium to light ice cream.
___ Skip your afternoon frozen yogurt with ground nuts.
___ Resist the handful of M&M's at the receptionist's desk.
___ Cut out 1 biscotti and 1 large mocha.
___ Switch from a chai tea latte to lemon tea.
___ Have 1 ounce of soy nuts instead of 3 ounces of roasted almonds.
___ Substitute a serving of beef with shrimp or a white flaky fish like cod at two meals.
___ Leave behind one-fourth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
___ Have 1 cup of strawberries instead of a whole banana, and cauliflower instead of a baked potato with sour cream.
___ Replace ranch or blue cheese dressing with low-fat vinaigrette at lunch and dinner.
___ Have a vodka and soda instead of a margarita at happy hour.
Exercise Strategies
___ Jog at a 10-minute-mile pace for 20 minutes.
___ Alternate sprinting and walking for 20 minutes.
___ Walk briskly for 30 minutes.
___ Spin for 30 minutes at a moderate pace.
___ Go for a 20-minute trail run.
___ Do 1 hour of housework.
___ Walk 1 mile in the morning and 1 mile in the evening.
___ Do 35 minutes of power yoga.
___ Do 35 minutes of Pilates.
___ Practice tai chi for 45 minutes.
___ Perfect your swing at the driving range for 60 minutes.
___ Practice capoeira (a Brazilian mix of martial arts and dance) for 30 minutes.
___ Hit a punching bag for 30 minutes.
___ Go in-line skating for 15 minutes.
___ Shovel snow for 30 minutes.
___ Ice-skate vigorously for 30 minutes.
___ Run up stairs for 15 minutes.
___ Jump rope for 20 minutes.
___ Do 25 minutes of circuit training.
___ Dance for 40 minutes.
___ Play Frisbee for 1 hour.
___ Wash windows for 1 hour.
___ Use a pedometer and log an extra 3,600 steps.
How to Lose 2 Pounds in a Week
Just switch to our amped-up plan, choosing one 500-calorie-zapping strategy from each column per day, and you'll burn a total of 7,000 calories — or two pounds — in seven days.
Diet Strategies
___ Instead of an egg salad sandwich on a kaiser roll, have a ham sandwich with 3 ounces of sliced lean ham and mustard on light bread.
___ Swap kung pao chicken takeout for this homemade dinner: 3 to 4 cups of steamed veggies and 4 ounces of tofu with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
___ Cut out all sugar for one day: Have a single serving of cereal such as Fiber One instead of a frosted variety, and skip the teaspoon of sugar on top. Leave the sugar out of your coffee and honey out of your tea; trade your peanut butter and jelly sandwich for two pieces of toast with sugar-free jam and skip the brownie for dessert.
___ Have breakfast for dinner. Replace a hearty meal of pasta with sauce, one piece of French bread and salad with vinaigrette with a bowl of low-fat cereal such as Special K with nonfat milk and 1 cup of blueberries.
___ Eliminate between-meal snacking. Skip your 10 a.m. cereal bar, your 3 p.m. yogurt with nuts, and the late-night ice cream.
___ Go halfsies: At breakfast have half of a bakery bagel or a mini bagel instead of a regular-size whole bagel. At lunch, have a half sandwich. At dinner, have one-half cup of rice or half a baked potato.
___ Hold all the bread. At breakfast, forgo the bagel with your fruit and cereal. At lunch, have the insides of your sandwich only. At dinner, skip the roll and any spread.
Exercise Strategies
___ Do 1 hour of intense cardio (elliptical trainer, rowing, ski machine).
___ Do 70 minutes of power yoga.
___ Take a 30-minute walk in the morning, a 15-minute walk at lunchtime, and a 30-minute walk in the evening.
___ Swim laps for 45 minutes.
___ Do this 60-minute workout: Walk for 15 minutes at 4 mph on the treadmill, then jump rope for 5 minutes; repeat 2 more times.
___ Mountain bike for 45 minutes.
___ Play singles tennis for 1 hour.
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I am writing an essay about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I would like to ask anything. What do I have to use Lord or TheLord? Can you help me please?
I would like to ask another question. Can you tell me grammer mistakes, which are in my essay? Thank you!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire it is a name of the book which was written by British writer J. K. Rowling in 1997. After that this book was cinematized. I saw this film and I was very excited. So I want to tell you something about it. The film started at the championship in famprpal. But then the sign of Smtrtijeds, followers of Lord Voldemort, who murdered parents of Harry Potter, a main hero of this film, appeared on the sky. So Harry Potter with his friends Ron and Hermiona came back to the school. They met here crank Moody, who is the teacher of devilry. But they met much more interesting people pupils from two schools from Krásnohůlky and from Kruval. They arrived to Bradavice to take part of famous competition Tournament of three magicians. Pupils over 15 years old, who wanted to compete, had to write their names on a piece of paper and put it in the magic goblet. After that the magic goblet chose three names - Cedric Diggory from Bradavice, Fleur Delacour from Krásnohůlky and famous famprpals catcher Viktor Krum from Kruval. But unexpectedly without a warning the magic goblet chose another name Harry Potter, who was fourteen. All these pupils had to do very hard exams. The last one was to find the magic goblet in the labyrinth. Harry and Cedric found it in the same time so they decided to grab it in the same time too. But the goblet was witchy and it took them to the graveyard, where they met Lord Voldemort. He killed Cedric. But Harry was quick so he escaped to Bradavice. Then he learned, that crank Moody is not crank Moody, it is Barty Skrk follower of Lord Voldemort. And he admitted of all crimes and he admitted that he put a piece of paper with a name of Harry into the magic goblet.
I am sorry about names, which are used in the text(czech translation - I do not know original names)
Wjen you use the name Voldemort, don't say 'the'. If you don't use the name, then use it.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Research in Motion ( RIMM) is shedding jobs as part of its cost optimization and resource efficiency program, an initiative to cut operating expenses by $1 billion by the end of fiscal 2013. In a business update at the end of May, President and CEO, Thorsten Heins, said first-quarter results would reflect "lower volumes and highly competitive pricing dynamics in the marketplace." He announced several spending reductions and a few changes in senior management. RIM's stock has fallen 8.34% since and nearly 30% in 2012.
The struggling BlackBerry-maker has been laying off at least 10 employees at a time, over the past several weeks, according to a Wall Street Journal report. "RIM has committed to achieving significant efficiencies and operating cost reductions over the course of this fiscal year," said Research In Motion spokeswoman, Tenille Kennedy, according to Bloomberg. "Headcount reductions are part of this initiative." The Canadian-based company cut 2,000 jobs about a year ago. Citi analyst, Jim Suva, reiterated his sell rating and target price of $9.50 on Wednesday, citing major issues that still remain at the Waterloo, Ontario-based technology company. "We still believe major issues still face the company. We do not believe RIMM is an acquisition target or the company is looking to break itself up for sale. Microsoft is working closely with Nokia and the Android ecosystem now has the Motorola patents following the closing of the acquisition of Motorola Mobility by Google," wrote Suva in a note to clients. He added that he believes RIM "will fight to try to develop & launch more compelling product offerings." RIM releases financial results for the first quarter, which ended on June 2, on June 28. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect Research In Motion to earn 1 cent per share on $3.149 billion in revenue. RIM shares have fallen 4.33% on Wednesday, last changing hands at $10.28. --Written by Nathalie Pierrepont in New York. >To submit a news tip, send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com. Check out our new tech blog, Tech Trends. Follow TheStreet Tech on your wireless devices. >Contact by Email. Follow @nrpierrepont


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Organizing European space
SAGE Publications, 2000 - 216 من الصفحات
This book combines perspectives from political science, history and geography to provide a comprehensive introduction to 'Europe' or European space as we understand it today. Central to the book is the phenomenon of the sovereign state and the question of alternative ways of organizing Europe politically and economically. The book explores four different ways of organizing space: state, union, region and network. By tracing the origins of the sovereign state in Europe, the book first reviews the resilience and adaptability of the sovereign state historically, and then looks at the implications of the contradictory processes of integration and fragmentation, or globalization and regionalization, present today. A key concept developed throughout the book is that of networks, especially with respect to the European Union, and the relationship between regions, networks and cities, a relationship long traditional to Europe's political organization. The authors review critically popular notions of a 'Europe of regions' or 'the end of the sovereign state' and instead serve to combine their different disciplinary conceptual tools and perspectives to provide new insights into the future organization of European space. Organizing European Space will be essential reading for all students of contemporary Europe seeking a deeper understanding of the modern state and the complexity of changing notions of identity, political organization and territoriality inherent in Europe in the past, present and future.
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Meditation is for everyone. It is just like a daily shower to clean the body. It cleans the mind. It helps you avoid mistakes, focus your energy, stay healthy, and become kind and prayerful in your heart. Meditation is a technology that uses what your already have - your senses, your mind, and your body. It just uses a few refined patterns to create a communication between you and your mind and between your mind and you body.
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Issues with drinking formula?
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My daughter did the same thing at 12 months, 10 months adjusted. She just wasn't interested in the bottle or the formula for that matter. Does he still take a bottle or does he drink from a cup? My daughter basically weaned herself from the bottle. She was supposed to be on Enfamil Enfacare until 12 months adjusted but she wouldnt take a bottle and she would not drink formula out of a cup. Did you just start putting the formula in a cup? If he is still drinking out of a bottle, try putting his formula in a cup because maybe he just isnt interested in the bottle anymore.
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My son is now 12 months 9months adjusted and he eats enfamil enfacare with oatmeal he was eating it fine until a couple weeks ago now he will eat about 3 ounces every hours and wont take anymore its like pulling teeth to get him to eat has anyone else had these issues? Do you think it could be his formula taste? I told my peditrician but she said oh hes fine hes just not hungry but i feel that its a problem
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The Wabash Apache baseball team split a pair of games with Eastbrook Saturday, winning game one of the double header 11-2 before falling for their first loss of the season, 8-2 in game two.
In game one the Apaches did all their damage in two innings.
Wabash would go up quick, scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the first. Landon Cole doubled to get things going and was followed by a Kyle Kelsheimer walk. Shea Beauchamp would then single home Cole for a 1-0 lead. Isaiah Smith would then single home the second run. The Apaches would score two more on Eastbrook mishaps to lead 4-0.
Leading 4-2 going to the bottom of the 4th, Wabash would erupt for 7 runs. Justin Holley walked, followed by Roger Davis bunting and reaching on an error. Kodi Fuller then walked to load the bases. Tyler Brewer would then get an rbi with a walk to make it 5-2 before Cole singled home a run. Up 6-2, Kyle Kelsheimer would single in two and was followed by a Shea Beauchamp rbi single, making it 9-2. The Apaches again would take advantage of a Panther error, scoring two more runs in route to a 11-2 win.
The Apaches had 10 hits in the game with Cole, Holley and Beauchamp collecting two each. Davis, Smith, Kelsheimer and Brewer each had a hit.
Roger Davis picked up the win for Wabash, going five innings, striking out 4 and walking 2. Isaiah Smith pitched two innings of shut out relief.
Perhaps the biggest news of the game was Shea Beauchamp reaching base for the 22nd time in a row. Beauchamp had reached base in every at bat of the season.
Wabash suffered their first loss of the season in game two, falling 8-2.
The Apache bats, which had been on fire the entire season, went cold collecting just 6 hits. After scoring one in the first, Eastbrook did something no one else has been able to do all year in getting Shea Beauchamp out.
Down 6-0, Wabash would finally score in the 5th, plating one run on the 5th and 6th in the 8-2 loss.
Shea Beauchamp, Landon Cole, Jared Clark, Isiah Smith, Grant Sailors and Kyle Kelsheimer each had one hit. Smith had the lone extra base hit with a double.
Grant Sailors took the loss on the mound with Devin Hostetler and Leighton Fields pitching in relief.
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In Tiger Woods Fashion, Marketers Put Brakes On Alliances With Lance Armstrong
By Barry Janoff
October 17, 2012: Nike, home of LeBron James, Jordan Brand, Kobe Bryant and other global icons, is no longer the home of Lance Armstrong.
The sports footwear, apparel and lifestyle brand, which has been aligned with Armstrong since 1996, led a fire drill evacuation of marketing partners that have severed ties with the retired pro cycler reminiscent of the scene in 2010 when Tiger Woods lost more than $40 million in endorsement deals.
The movement is a direct result of a U.S. Anti-Doping Agency report released last week that detailed the widespread used of prohibited performance-enhancing drugs by Armstrong and teammates, which included his seven consecutive Tour de France wins from 1999-2005.
A bevy of other partners, including RadioShack and Anheuser-Busch's Michelob Ultra, also are distancing themselves from their alliances with Armstrong. Michelob, which signed with Armstrong in 2009, said it would not renew its deal when it expires at the end of the year.
Armstrong has also lost deal's with FRS energy drink, Giro, Honey Foods and Trek Bicycles. Armstrong earned about $15 million from endorsements in 2011, according to industry analysts.
The marketing exodus is the largest for one athlete since Woods' personal life went public in 2010 and he was dropped by companies including AT&T, PepsiCo's Gatorade, Tag Heuer and Gillette; General Motors had previously ended its alliance with the pro golfer. Over the past year, Woods has been able to sign some new deals.
Nike Golf stayed with Woods following his scandal and Nike remained with Bryant in 2003, following a sexual assault complaint against him. Bryant lost an estimated $10-$15 million in endorsement deals from such companies as McDonald's and Nutella, and had ad campaigns either pulled or withheld from marketers including Spalding, Coke and Nike. Bryant's case was eventually settled out of court.
Nike dropped NFL quarterback Michael Vick following his dog-fighting scandal but has since returned as a marketing partner.
Armstrong himself has resigned his position as chairman of LiveStrong, which he founded and which has raised some $500 million to raise awareness and find a cure for cancer. The organization is moving ahead with 15th anniversary festivities planned for this weekend. He is expected to remain on its 15-member board.
The USADA, whose report includes sworn statements from 26 witnesses, including 11 former teammates, has banned him from cycling for life and decreed that 14 years of career results, including the Tour de France wins, be erased.
Armstrong has vehemently denied the use of any prohibited substances, claiming that he never tested positive in upward of 600 drug tests he took during his pro career.
"Due to the seemingly insurmountable evidence that Lance Armstrong participated in doping and misled Nike for more than a decade, it is with great sadness that we have terminated our contract with him," Eugene, Ore.-based Nike said in a statement. "Nike does not condone the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs in any manner."
Nike, which has been most closely aligned with Armstrong via its yellow LiveStrong wristbands and a line of LiveStrong shoes and clothing, stressed that it "plans to continue support of the LiveStrong initiatives created to unite, inspire and empower people affected by cancer."
Nike also said that it plans to remove Armstrong's name from its Fitness Center on the Nike campus.
Anheuser-Busch echoed Nike's statement with one of its own.
According to Paul Chibe, vp U.S. marketing for Anheuser-Busch, "We have decided not to renew our relationship with Lance Armstrong when our current contract expires at the end of 2012. We will continue to support the Livestrong Foundation and its cycling and running events."
Nike initially supported Armstrong but seemingly left the door open for the move that ultimately ended its relationship with him. "Lance has stated his innocence and has been unwavering on this position. Nike plans to continue to support Lance and the Lance Armstrong Foundation, a foundation that Lance created to serve cancer survivors," Nike said in a statement last week. However, the company added, "We are saddened that Lance Armstrong may no longer be able to participate in certain competitions and his titles appear to be impacted."
His Twitter site, which has more than 3.7 million followers, and his Facebook page, with more than 2.4 million likes, still describe him as the "7-time Tour de France winner."
"To spare the foundation any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding my cycling career, I will conclude my chairmanship."
"In 1996, as my cancer treatment was drawing to an end, I created a foundation to serve people affected by cancer," Armstrong said in a statement. "It has been a great privilege to help grow it from a dream into an organization that today has served 2.5 million people and helped spur a cultural shift in how the world views cancer survivors. This organization, its mission and its supporters are incredibly dear to my heart.
"I have had the great honor of serving as this foundation's chairman for the last five years and its mission and success are my top priorities. Today therefore, to spare the foundation any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding my cycling career, I will conclude my chairmanship."
LiveStrong said that vice-chairman Jeff Garvey would now serve as chairman.
Armstrong's resignation is not expected to affect LiveStrong's naming rights deal with LiveStrong Sporting Park, home of Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City, which were donated for free in 2011 by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The team has been working to support the Foundation by donating a portion of ticket sales and stadium revenues and via other efforts to raise money and awareness.
"We stand by the LiveStrong message," said Rob Thompson, evp-communications for Sporting Kansas City. "We have no statement [regarding the situation with Lance Armstrong]."
At the time the deal was unveiled, team executives said their plan was to raise a minimum of $7.5 million over the next six years.
"Long before he became a household name, Lance Armstrong created a foundation to serve others facing the same fears and challenges he struggled to overcome as a result of his cancer diagnosis," Doug Ulman, LiveStrong president and CEO, said in a statement. "Today, thanks to Lance's leadership, that foundation has had the privilege of raising close to $500 million to serve people affected by cancer . . . We look forward to celebrating 15 years of progress with Lance and his family this weekend and recommitting ourselves to the work of the cancer community for the years ahead."
The USADA said it undertook extensive moves before releasing its report last week regarding Armstrong and others who raced as part of the U.S. Postal Service Team.
According to a statement from Travis Tygart, CEO for USADA, "The USPS Team doping conspiracy was professionally designed to groom and pressure athletes to use dangerous drugs, to evade detection, to ensure its secrecy and ultimately gain an unfair competitive advantage through superior doping practices."


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About four dozen teams are crowding the gymnasium at Trinity College in Hartford this weekend to spike funds for Easter Seals of Connecticut. The local charity provides health services to people with physical and mental disabilities.
"We cover people with individual disabilities, breast cancer rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, stroke…we also have a vocational program that helps people to obtain employment," said Mary Ann Slomski, the Chief Development Officer for the local chapter of the Easter Seals.
Easter Seals has helped locals for decades. That is why so many groups were eager to take part in Saturday's event and give the charity a boost.
"This is our second year competing in the tournament. We had a great time last year, so we've tried to increase the energy this year," said Joe Shiman.
Not even NBC Connecticut could miss out on the fun. Our station is one of the event's sponsors. Bob Connors, who works at the station, said he looks forward to the event every year.
"We were champions several years in a row. We lost last year, so we're back this year to try and win it all," said Connors.
One serve at a time, the annual volleyball tournament is a long-standing tradition that the Easter Seals hope to continue for years on end.
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Fidgey necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 41 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
fit strong & happy
I've been delivering PT for about 10 years and the logo is the beginning stage of a website that will market my PT / baseball / fitness / lifestyle mentoring services.
I like to train my clients hard towards their goals but have a few laughs along the way.
Even though my clients work hard and have a laugh..we always do it with science as our backup guide...number 1 rule in fitness....SAFETY!
I've played professional baseball since 1992 and been a Personal trainer since 2000. I now run the training team for a company that trains the trainers.
The fit strong & happy target market for personal training is a broad one. currently i train Males and Females between the ages of 17 - 51, so to distinguish that way is tricky.
My desired audience needs some help to become fit and strong, so they can be happy.
They enjoy the one on one experience where they are the center of attention, and we talk about them and their interests. They feel special. They enjoy working towards and achieving their long term goals.
I like to mix in some light hearted fun with the hard work...it helps the "pain" go by faster.
They love to finish the sessions with a hands on stretch and seated neck, shoulder, arms and back massage.
I'd like to see incorporated, something similar to the doodle's I've attached below. I like to call them "Happy's" they're what people turn into when they're "fit and strong".
Eventually as the website expands...the happy's might be wearing a baseball glove or swinging a bat.
The Happy's would allow the Branding to change slightly depending what service was being provided but in essence stay the same.
I'd like the business name to stand out but not too fancy. It can be written in either capitals or lower case
i'd like to use blue's and greens as the colours.
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Steinroeder saved match point and defeated his opponent, Patrick Daciek in the third set to help earn the Crimson it's sixth win of the year vs. Virginia Tech on Saturday. (Gil talbot)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard men's tennis went 2-0 on Saturday afternoon defeating Virginia Tech 4-3, and cross-town foe Boston University 6-1, at the Murr Center Tennis Courts. The Crimson went a perfect 6-0 in combined in doubles play between the two matches which helped Harvard improve to 7-1 on the season.
First on tap for Harvard was Virginia Tech. The Crimson went 3-0 in doubles, as Casey MacMaster and Alistair Felton defeated Luka Somen and Corrado Degl' Incerti Tocci 8-5. Andy and Denis Nguyen defeated Lucas Oliveira and Hunter Koontz 8-5 and Christo Schultz and Henry Steer defeated its foe, 8-7 (10-8).
In singles action Schultz and Shaun Chaudhuri recorded wins and it came down to the last match between Alex Steinroeder and Patrick Daciek. Steinroeder lost the first set, 3-6, but came back and took the second, 6-4. In the third set Steinroeder saved match-point before finally closing out the Hokie senior, 7-5 and clinching the match for the Crimson 4-3.
In the second match of the evening Harvard once again took the doubles point as the No.1 doubles team of Schultz and Steer defeated Josh Friedman and Michael Koppelman, 8-5, while MacMaster and Chaudhuri defeated Jesse Frieder and Emilio Teran, 8-0. In the final doubles competition Felton and Brendan Seaver defeated Alex Green and Alex Hallenbeck, 8-6.
The domination continued for Harvard in singles play as Chaudhuri, Denis Nugyen, Felton, Brandon Parker and Seaver all recorded singles victories.
The win over Virginia Tech means that Harvard has defeated a team from both the SEC and ACC. This was the first time since 2008 that Harvard had played teams from both conferences in the same season.
Harvard will be back in action on Feb. 18-20 when it heads to Hanover, N.H. to compete in the ECAC team championship. Full results can be found below:
Harvard 4 Virginia Tech 3
Macmaster/Felton vs. Somen/Tocci Harvard 8-5
Nguyen/Nguyen vs.Oliveira/Koontz Harvard 8-5
Schultz/Steer vs. Kujundzic/Anton Harvard 8-7 (10-8)
Pearlman vs. Somen VT 6-1,6-2
denis nguyen vs. Oliveira VT 6-3,6-2
Steinroeder vs. Dacieck Harvard 3-6,6-4,7-5
Steer vs. Anton VT 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
Schultz vs Tocci Harvard 6-3,6-2
Chaudhuri vs Kujundzic Harvard 6-4,6-3
order of finish: 5,1,2,6,4,3
Harvard defeated BU 6-1
Schultz/Steer def. Friedman/Kopelman 8-5
MacMaster/Chaudhuri def. Frieder/Teran 8-0
Felton/Seaver def. Green/Hallenbeck 8-6
Pearlman lost to Josh Friedman 3-6, 6-3, 1-0
Chaudhuri def Frieder 6-3, 6-3
Nguyen def Kopelman 6-0, 6-2
Felton def Teran 6-1, 6-2
Parker def. Chang 7-5, 6-0
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Patricia Dunn, Hewlett-Packard Co's chairwoman, was known as a remarkable saleswoman as she rose to the top of the financial industry.
But today, she will have to sell her board on the idea that she should not be dumped as the scapegoat for the scandal rocking the company. While the agenda item is how the company handled an investigation of its own directors -- and the possibly illegal techniques used to obtain their private phone records -- the underlying theme is whether she should remain.
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Dunn declined repeated requests for interviews until Friday. In a telephone interview, she moved to address some of the questions raised in the furor, defending her efforts to stop news leaks from the company's boardroom while conceding that the methods had been "sloppy."
Emphasizing that her actions had been taken with the board's knowledge and approval, she said: "The chairman is not a unilateral power position. I am a servant to the board."
While acknowledging calls from outside the company for her resignation, she said the criticism was unfair. "I fully intend to remain in these positions unless asked to vacate them by the board," she said. "If they do ask me, I will step down."
But she is not lobbying or polling members.
"This is not a job I asked for or a job that I particularly wanted," she said.
Dunn, the former head of Barclays Global Investors, joined the Hewlett-Packard board in 1998 and took over as chairwoman after the ouster of Carly Fiorina as chairwoman and chief executive early last year. Fiorina's removal, after a contentious proxy fight over HP's merger with Compaq Computer, supposedly marked the end of a fitful period for the board.
But while the business rebounded, boardroom tensions persisted, fueled by news leaks from within. The company ultimately hired private investigators to identify directors disclosing information to the media and those investigators posed as board members -- a practice known as pretexting -- to gain access to their personal phone records.
The revelations emerged this week, set in motion by a former board member and pre-eminent Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Thomas Perkins, who resigned in anger over the investigation in May and then pressed the company to acknowledge his reasons for leaving.
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Dunn said on Friday that she felt that a personal dispute was at the center of the storm.
"Tom is a powerful man with friends in powerful places," she said. "This brouhaha is the result of his anger toward me. He is winning the PR war."
"He was the most hawkish member of the board for finding the leaker," she added.
"He wanted us to bring in lie detectors," she said.
She said that Perkins was initially upset with her because she revealed the name of the leaker to the full board rather than handle it quietly in private.
"He wanted me to handle this behind closed doors, without even revealing the name of the leaker," she said. "I could never agree to that."
Perkins could not be reached for comment on Friday, but his lawyer, Viet Dinh, a Georgetown University law professor, said, "When red flags go up, that's when boards should ask questions."
Dunn said the company investigated 10 leaks and that evidence in seven of them pointed to George Keyworth II, who was asked to resign at a board meeting in May. He refused, but the company said this week that it would not nominate him for re-election. Dunn said they never determined the source of the three other leaks.


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Oakland — California's Department of Industrial Relations' (DIR) Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) has announced an apprenticeship partnership with the Alameda Point Collaborative and the San Leandro Adult School to provide career opportunities in landscaping for low-income residents of the Collaborative.
"This is the first Landscaping Apprenticeship program in the state and we are thrilled to forge new avenues to employment with the Collaborative and the San Leandro Adult School," said DIR Director Christine Baker.
The newly-formed partnership will consist of over 288 hours of classroom instruction, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training over a two year period. All apprentices will be guaranteed a paid, part-time apprenticeship and will receive salary increases periodically over the two-year period.
"The ability to provide employment opportunities to those who may otherwise be at a disadvantage in this job market is a crucial function of apprenticeship, and this is a partnership we are extremely excited about," said DAS Director Diane Ravnik. "The Collaborative and San Leandro Adult School are two organizations that we are very proud to stand with today and we hope this partnership will be a model to other groups going forward."
"This is a significant day for us here at the collaborative," said Andrea Schorr, Director of Social Enterprise at the Alameda Point Collaborative. "This apprenticeship program will allow more of our residents to have opportunities for work that they may not have otherwise."
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A Visual Story about a Significant Object
I am thrilled to announce that New York Times Columnist (and author of one of my favorite books on branding) Rob Walker invited me to join him and project partner Joshua Glenn to participate in their Significant Objects project. Paraphrased from their website, the task is as follows: invite a writer to invent a story about an object. Invested with new significance by this fiction, the object should -- according to their hypothesis -- acquire not merely subjective but objective value. They decided to test their theory on eBay.
Rob and Joshua purchase objects -- for no more than a few dollars -- from thrift stores and garage sales. A writer is paired with an object. They then write a fictional story, in any style or voice, about the object. And then suddenly, a rather unremarkable trinket is transformed into a significant object.
Each significant object is then listed for sale on eBay. The object. is pictured, but instead of a factual description the object's newly written fictional story is used. The winning bidder is mailed the significant object, along with a printout of the object's fictional story. Net proceeds from the sale have been donated to 826 National and as of today, over $1,290 has been contributed to this group of eight nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping students, ages 6-18, with expository and creative writing.
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Actor/Comedian Tracy Morgan Will Return As Host and Executive Producer
Production Begins This Spring On 13-Episode Pick-Up Order-Season Five To Premiere Fall 2012
NEW YORK - April 6, 2011 - Syfy has re-upped its frighteningly funny hidden camera reality series Scare Tactics for a fifth season, it was announced today by Mark Stern, President Original Content, Syfy and Co-Head, Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. Actor/comedian Tracy Morgan (30 Rock) will return as host and executive producer for the half-hour, 13-episode pick-up order. Season Five of Scare Tactics begins production this spring and is scheduled to premiere Fall 2012.
"We're thrilled to be bringing back Scare Tactics for another season," said Stern. "Tracy is the ultimate prankster and Syfy fans will absolutely enjoy a new round of hilarious episodes," said Stern.
Scare Tactics is a hidden camera show with a sci-fi twist. The show conspires with friends and family members to lure those close to them into outrageous scenarios. Unsuspecting victims find themselves in shocking situations from alien abductions to brushes with the living dead. Scare Tactics is a fun roller coaster ride that takes advantage of the age-old practice of friends playing practical jokes on each other. "Boo" is one of the oldest tricks in the book! The second half of Scare Tactics Season Four will return in October 2011 with six new episodes.
Scott Hallock and Kevin Healey of Hallock Healey Entertainment are the executive producers and creators of Scare Tactics.
"Kevin and I are beyond excited to have Tracy Morgan and Scare Tactics back for fifth season. I think the fact that we get real people to �believe the unbelievable' has made the show a great fit for Syfy and a guilty pleasure for our fans all these years. Our goal is to be the longest running fear/comedy/horror/funny/paranormal-inspired hidden camera show on Syfy ever," said Hallock.
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Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in more than 99 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. (Syfy. Imagine greater.)


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Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Twiddling my thumbs
I have an after-work meeting tonight so I'll be stuck in Lincoln until after 8. I might get some painting or writing done when I get home, but my main hope is to get some photos taken tomorrow.
Here are some random thoughts and comments.
The river finally dried out quite nicely with just a few cracks in the varnish. A second coat has patched most of these and I'll continue brushing on coats for another week or so before I get the flocking done. The watermill has been slightly amended, but painting the windows, frames and few other bits in white, but it is still largely in an untreated wood + stone finish. I'm a bit concerned that it lacks an AWI "vibe" but I'll get it in situ before making any rash decisions. The hot weather was good for drying, but a few cracks have appeared around the MDF board I polyfilla'd into place for the mill to sit on. These will need filling and blending in to the existing paintwork. That is the problem with terrain - filler and PVA continue to dry out for a long time after they look like they have finished. This is one reason why boards may start flat by slowly warp over time.
My civilian figures are coming along nicely and it is good to feel that I haven't lost the knack of painting figures despite quite a long gap since my last major burst (and than was mainly 6mm naps). I have used a mixture of layered highlighting and washes - some of us were there way before GW, but their stuff certaily helps. The hardest thing has been the eyes, which I normally leave out, but some of the civilians really need these doing. I have just about got a satisfactory result but (as is often the case) these tend to be the weakest part of the figure.
I'm holding back on buying any AWI figures at the moment, while I work on the terrain and civilians and see if any of the plastics manufacturers turn their attention to "God's Own Wargaming Period (TM)".
For Fathers' Day this year I actually got a useful present - the Perry AWI 4-wheeled munitions cart. Now the civvies are nearly done, I'll start gluing this together. With the smaller carts I assembled the cart & horse on the base along with the polyfilla & sand BEFORE undercoating and painting. Previously I have painted the carts & horses separately and then based them. The new method creates a few issues around reaching various parts of the model, but overall I think the finish is better and I have more confidence that the glue will hold everything together. I'll probably use Araldite 90-second epoxy as this will be less brittle than Superglue and seems pretty good stuff if my repair of some of the kids' toys is anything to go by. Personally I hate gluing wheels on carts so anything that does this quickly and with a strong bond gets my vote! The cart comes with two figures, one leading the horses and one sat on the pile of high explosives. I think that chap #2 may be diverted and end up sat outside the Inn talking to the two serving wenches.
Terrain projects left to do in this "batch":
1. Finish the river & watermill
2. Get round to doing three boards (might have one further river section, or a swamp and I need one or two with some craggy outcrops/hills)
3. Plan a "Breed's Hill" type of thing
4. Scratch build a meeting house and a belfry
5. Make more trees
None of these are too major apart from another river. Rivers are messy to carve out and involve a LOT of waiting for glue, filler and varnish to dry out. Then again they do look good...
5 comments:
- Consul said...
I live in Lincoln!
What're you planning on writing?
- 24 June 2010 at 17:10
- Steve said...
Hi Eddie
I work in Lincoln!..and Sleaford...and Grantham...but mainly Lincoln.
Don't ask about the writing, if I told you then I'd have to melt you down or something...
- 24 June 2010 at 20:44
- Consul said...
Ah OK, I won't ask about the writing then!
Where abouts in Lincoln, if you don't mind me asking? Or rather, what do you do?
- 24 June 2010 at 23:08
- Steve said...
Hi Eddie
I work for LPFT, the NHS mental healthcare Trust. I am the lead clinical pharmacist, providing advice on the safe and specialist use of medication - particularly in complex cases of mental illness. I'm based at the county hospital site, but travel to our units around the city and county.
Keeps me off the streets.
- 25 June 2010 at 12:44
- Consul said...
Ah, sounds very exciting!
I live near the Bailgate area of the city but am currently out of work (as I'm a lazy student) but will be working full time in London in two weeks for the rest of the summer!
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United States District Court, W.D. Arkansas, Fayetteville Division
July 24, 2017
SHARON K. RICHMOND PLAINTIFFv.NANCY A. BERRYHILL, [1] Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration DEFENDANT
Sharon K. Richmond, brings this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C.
§ 405(g), seeking judicial review of a decision of the
Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
(Commissioner) denying her claim for supplemental security
income (SSI) under the provisions of Title XVI of the Social
Security Act (Act). In this judicial review, the Court must
determine whether there is substantial evidence in the
administrative record to support the Commissioner's
decision. See 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).
Procedural Background:
protectively filed her current application for SSI on
September 12, 2013, alleging an inability to work since March
8, 2012, due to spinal fractures and other injuries from a
motor vehicle accident. (Doc. 10, pp. 62, 74). An
administrative hearing was held on November 19, 2014, at
which Plaintiff appeared with counsel and testified. (Doc.
10, pp. 32-60).
In a
written opinion dated February 23, 2015, the ALJ found that
the Plaintiff had severe impairments of degenerative
disc/joint disease of the lumbar spine, depression, and
anxiety. (Doc. 10, p. 20). After reviewing the evidence in
its entirety, the ALJ determined that the Plaintiff's
impairments did not meet or equal the level of severity of
any listed impairments described in Appendix 1 of the
Regulations (20 CFR, Subpart P, Appendix 1). (Doc. 10, pp.
20-22). The ALJ found Plaintiff retained the residual
functional capacity (RFC) to perform light work as defined in
20 CFR 416.967(b) except she is limited to occasional
climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and is
limited to jobs with simple tasks and simple instructions.
(Doc. 10, pp. 22-26). With the help of a vocational expert
(VE), the ALJ determined that while Plaintiff was unable to
perform her past relevant work, she could perform work as a
merchandise marker, a photocopy machine operator, and an
office helper. (Doc. 10, pp. 27-28).
then requested a review of the hearing decision by the
Appeals Council, which denied her request on April 15, 2016.
(Doc. 10, pp. 4-7). Subsequently, Plaintiff filed this action
on June 14, 2016. (Doc. 1). This case is before the
undersigned pursuant to the consent of the parties. (Doc. 6).
Both parties have submitted briefs, and the case is now ready
for decision. (Docs. 13, 14).
Court has reviewed the transcript in its entirety. The
complete set of facts and arguments are presented in the
parties' briefs and are repeated here only to the extent
Applicable Law:
Court's role is to determine whether the
Commissioner's findings are supported by substantial
evidence on the record as a whole. Ramirez v.
Barnhart, 292 F.3d 576, 583 (8th Cir. 2002). Substantial
evidence is less than a preponderance but it is enough that a
reasonable mind would find it adequate to support the
Commissioner's decision. The ALJ's decision must be
affirmed if the record contains substantial evidence to
support it. Edwards v. Barnhart, 314 F.3d 964, 966
(8th Cir. 2003). As long as there is substantial evidence in
the record that supports the Commissioner's decision, the
Court may not reverse it simply because substantial evidence
exists in the record that would have supported a contrary
outcome, or because the Court would have decided the case
differently. Haley v. Massanari, 258 F.3d 742, 747
(8th Cir. 2001). In other words, if after reviewing the
record it is possible to draw two inconsistent positions from
the evidence and one of those positions represents the
findings of the ALJ, the decision of the ALJ must be
affirmed. Young v. Apfel, 221 F.3d 1065, 1068 (8th
Cir. 2000).
It is
well-established that a claimant for Social Security
disability benefits has the burden of proving her disability
by establishing a physical or mental disability that has
lasted at least one year and that prevents her from engaging
in any substantial gainful activity. Pearsall v.
Massanari, 274 F.3d 1211, 1217 (8th Cir. 2001); see
also 42 U.S.C. §§ 423(d)(1)(A), 1382c
(a)(3)(A). The Act defines "physical or mental
impairment" as "an impairment that results from
anatomical, physiological, or psychological abnormalities
which are demonstrable by medically acceptable clinical and
laboratory diagnostic techniques." 42 U.S.C. §
423(d)(3). A Plaintiff must show that her disability, not
simply her impairment, has lasted for at least twelve
consecutive months.
Commissioner's regulations require her to apply a
five-step sequential evaluation process to each claim for
disability benefits: (1) whether the claimant has engaged in
substantial gainful activity since filing her claim; (2)
whether the claimant has a severe physical and/or mental
impairment or combination of impairments; (3) whether the
impairment(s) meet or equal an impairment in the listings;
(4) whether the impairment(s) prevent the claimant from doing
past relevant work; and, (5) whether the claimant is able to
perform other work in the national economy given her age,
education, and experience. See 20 C.F.R. §
413.920. Only if the final stage is reached does the fact
finder consider the Plaintiff's age, education, and work
experience in light of her residual functional capacity.
See McCoy v. Schweiker, 683 F.2d 1138, 1141-42 (8th
Cir. 1982), abrogated on other grounds by Higgins v.
Apfel, 222 F.3d 504, 505 (8th Cir. 2000); 20 C.F.R.
§ 416.920.
makes the following arguments on appeal: 1) the ALJ erred in
failing to fully and fairly develop the medical record; 2)
the ALJ erred in failing to consider all of Plaintiff's
impairments in combination; 3) the ALJ erred in his analysis
and credibility findings in regard to the Plaintiff's
subjective allegations of pain; and 4) the ALJ erred in
finding that Plaintiff retains the RFC to perform a limited
range of light work.[2] (Doc. 13, pp. 3-10).
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Chiellini wants FIFA action over Suarez
Giorgio Chiellini has blamed referee Marco Rodriguez for Italy's exit from the 2014 World Cup, claiming the official should have sent off Luis Suarez for biting him.
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Claudio Marchisio was dismissed for Italy in the 58th minute for a dangerous challenge on Uruguay's Egidio Arevalo, while Suarez appeared to bite Chiellini moments before Uruguay scored what proved to be the winning goal through Diego Godin.
Yes. Suarez could still be subject to punishment from FIFA's Disciplinary Committee, who are responsible for:
a) sanctioning serious infringements which have escaped the match officials' attention;
b) rectifying obvious errors in the referee's disciplinary decisions;
c) extending the duration of a match suspension incurred automatically by an expulsion (cf. art 18, par. 4);
d) pronouncing additional sanctions, such as a fine.
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Chiellini believes the referee got both of these calls wrong, costing Italy a place in the round of 16 and has claimed the decision to overlook Suarez's behaviour is due to a conspiracy to keep the top players involved in the tournament.
"It's a disgrace," the Juventus defender told Sky Sport Italia. "The referee decided this game. If either team should have gone through, then it was us.
"Giving a red card to Marchisio and no red to Suarez decided the game. There was a different treatment for both sides and that decided the game and decided who went through.
"When we had 11 men, they weren't a threat at all and we were in perfect control, but then in the end, [the red card] was decisive.
"But then Suarez gets away with whatever he wants because FIFA want the top players involved. He bit me, and the sign is there. Now [FIFA] have got to have the courage to take action."
Meanwhile, Cesare Prandelli said he was considering his future as Italy coach after the Squadra Azzurra were knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage for the second consecutive tournament. He has since confirmed his resignation.
"I've been working here for four years and then one red card ruins it all," Prandelli told Sky Sport Italia. "Of course that makes you consider things. We'll evaluate and consider the future."
"It didn't seem a red card to me. There were some strong tackles, but nothing worthy of a red card. It was a very even game, they never had a shot on goal while we looked for chances. It was a great game tactically, and I think the referee ruined it.
"A referee can't be allowed to ruin a game like this. We played a good first game, a bad second game and then we were in control today, until the referee ruined it. It's absurd to be left with 10 men."
Asked about the Suarez incident, he replied: "I shouldn't have to comment on that gesture. I only saw the bite marks on Chiellini's shoulder. The referees' assistants were so busy and so attentive that they didn't see anything."
Italy goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon spoke of his sadness following a second defeat in as many games.
Their poor form comes despite winning the competition in 2006 and reaching the final of the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine two years ago.
Buffon, who missed Italy's only victory of the 2014 tournament, 2-1 against England, due to injury, said the squad must now reflect on their failure.
"I would have done without winning man of the match," he said. "As a team and a nation it's a very sad day because it's a day of failure judging by the football we played.
"This saddens us a great deal. It induces us to reflect on things altogether. We have to examine our conscience at this point."
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The first thing I went about doing was creating the stored procedure. SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) is a fairly easy tool to figure out, but in case you aren't familiar with it, here is the steps to create the stored procedure:
Step 1. Open Up the Query Window with the stored procedure standard code already generated
Step 2. Alter the template query so the stored procedure does what you want it to do. I have created a sample table (see design below) and a stored procedure which takes a customer number and returns the full name of the customer assigned to that number.
Step 3. Execute the code and verify that it is now in the list of stored procedures.
Now that the stored procedure exists, we can start to use it in our programs. In the sample program I created to demonstrate this, i have a label to display the full name and a button which will go through each of the customer numbers when clicked. Obviously, we can get much more abstracted than this, but it will do for demonstrative purposes.
Under the click event of the button, we have the code which will loop through the predetermined customer numbers and return to 0 once the end is reached. The GetCustomerName method is where we will call our stored procedure.
Private Sub Button1_Click(sender As System.Object, e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click If i < 9 Then i += 1 Else i = 0 End If Label1.Text = GetCustomerName(i) End Sub Private Function GetCustomerName(ByVal custNum As Integer) As String Try Dim ret As String = String.Empty Dim conn As SqlClient.SqlConnection = New SqlClient.SqlConnection("User ID = myUserName" & "; Password = myPassword" & "; Data Source = myServer" & "; Initial Catalog = myDatabase") Using cmd As SqlClient.SqlCommand = New SqlClient.SqlCommand("TutorialSP", conn) cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure cmd.Parameters.Add("@customerNumber", SqlDbType.Int).Value = custNum cmd.Connection.Open() ret = cmd.ExecuteScalar() cmd.Connection.Close() End Using GetCustomerName = ret Catch ex As SqlClient.SqlException GetCustomerName = "<SQL Exception>" End Try End Function
This small amount of code will result in the following simple app
The great thing about these calls to stored procedures is that you can do very complex calculations or table creations on the server side, then just pull the results back. You can return the results of a scalar query, a non query (insert/update), or a table and have as many parameters as you want. You have to be mindful of how long the query can possibly take to execute, however, so I would suggest that if you are going to do something that is going to take a while (or could) then execute it on a separate thread.
Another benefit of using stored procedures is that you can change the definition of certain properties without having to recompile and release a new version of your application. For instance, you may have a stored procedure which returns some calculation. You later learn that there is a much simpler way to calculate that same thing. Now all you have to do is go in and change the stored procedure and it filters down to each application which uses that calculation.
There are, of course, drawbacks to using stored procedures, but those are outside the scope of this tutorial/blog.
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At the just concluded State of Play/Terra Nova Symposium, participants pondered the growth of MMORPGs and other virtual worlds along with the state of research into the phenomenon. One of the panels, "Tax and Finance," looked into the economics of virtual economies with the participants discussing the likelihood of the taxman showing up in cyberspace.
The question of taxing virtual goods and income from MMORPGs was first raised in 2003, when Ultima Online trader Julian Dibbell said he would report income from eBay auctions of virtual items to the IRS and pay income tax on it. The experience left him with some unanswered questions, such as whether in-game transactions were covered under the IRS's barter tax policy.
Congress began looking into the issue earlier this year. Symposium participant and online gamer Dan Miller is also a senior economist for the US Congress Joint Economic Committee. Miller is currently working on a report on the issue that will be submitted to the full committee in 2007. During the Tax and Finance panel at the Symposium, Miller said IRS involvement is inevitable.
"Given growth rates of 10 to 15 percent a month, the question is when, not if, Congress and IRS start paying attention to these issues," Miller told the panel, according to Cnet.
Second Life player Ailin Graef recently made news when her avatar, Anshe Chung, became the first player to amass virtual assets reportedly worth $1 million in real money. Those are the kinds of figures that are bound to grab the attention of taxation authorities not only in the US, but around the world. Another panel participant, New York Law School professor William LaPiana said that another result of that kind of in-game wealth may be estate taxes down the road. Are we looking at the future extension of probate law into cyberspace? LaPiana thinks so.
"Whoever is going to run your estate... has an absolute obligation to collect all your property and make sure that it goes to the [proper] people," LaPiana remarked. "How do I make sure my trustee has access to this stuff after I die? These are all problems we're going to have to face."
Under current US tax law, those who convert virtual assets into real-world dollars are obliged to report such earnings to the IRS. Once Miller's report is complete, Congress and the IRS should have a better understanding of how virtual economies work and will be able to provide gamers guidance on questions like what virtual world occurrences are taxable. It's a topic gamers would rather not have to deal with, but it is becoming apparent that the old maxim about death and taxes applies in virtual worlds too.


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2019 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Live Action
Content that is both disturbing and delicate define this year's "Live Action Oscar Nominated Shorts," an eclectic mix of great, good and disappointing works that run the gamut when it comes to a scale of ideas and execution of themes.
Starting off with the strongest entry, Marianne Farley's "Marguerite," viewers will find themselves immersed in the story of the eponymous elderly woman and the young caretaker who tends to her daily. A small detail about the caretaker's personal life is revealed during a simple conversation one day, leading Marguerite to resurface old memories that ultimately shatter both her and the audience. The film is characterized by truly moving scenes rooted in naturalistic dialogues, with final minutes that will puncture your heart with pure, human emotion.
Another profound entry is Jeremy Comte's "Fauve," which focuses on an incident that occurs while two young boys are playing on the outskirts of town. Brilliantly shot, edited and acted by its young talent, "Fauve" punches you in the gut with its final sequence, leaving you absolutely broken inside. On the opposite side of the spectrum, "Madre" is a thrilling film about a mother receiving a strenuous call from her young son, who is trapped on a beach by himself after being abandoned by his father, but includes final moments so bafflingly jarring in their tonal shift that it takes you out of everything that preceded it.
While the strange ending of "Madre" is forgivable, it's harder to pardon the flaws of the final two entries -- "Skin" and "Detainment." The former follows a white family led by a patriarch (a strangely cast Jonathan Tucker) who is clearly involved with white nationalist practices. When his gang gets into a violent altercation with a black man in a supermarket parking lot, beating him within an inch of his life in front of his family, it sets off a chain of events that thematically focus on race and childhood innocence in increasingly hackneyed ways. As the film progresses, it grows more and more eye-rolling ridiculous, leading up to final moments that are trying to get a certain point across and fail miserably. Let's just say this; in a current news climate where blackface controversies are dominating the daily cycle, maybe this isn't the best film to be celebrating with an awards nomination.
However, it's nothing compared to the ghastly "Detainment," which manipulatively focuses on the true story of James Bulger, a two-year-old who was kidnapped, brutally tortured and murdered by two 10-year-old boys in the early 90s. It's an admittedly shocking event that will make you sick to your stomach even if you simply read its Wikipedia page, but "Detainment" handles it with such a lack of compassion that it feels cheap and rightfully controversial (the family of Bulger has very vocally protested the film's existence and subsequent Oscar recognition). Swapping between the detainment and interrogation of the two 10-year-olds and dreamlike footage of them leading Bulger around town, "Detainment" boasts some truly atrocious editing where no shot seems to last more than three seconds. It's frantic and exhausting, with overacting by its cast (both kids and adults) and pretentious, pointless direction by Vincent Lambe.
Predicted Winner: "Fauve"