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Most of these topics are very broad and only represent the basic subject matter. I am more than willing to suggest smaller sub-topics in any of these areas if you still can't think of a project.
STL Topics:
- Using particular STL Containers, especially these:
vector- done, Thanks jjhaag
deque- done, Thanks jjhaag
list- done, Thanks Anarion
map- done, Thanks gabehabe
queue- done, Thanks gabehabe
stack- done, Thanks gabehabe
- multimap
- set
- Using STL Iterators.
vector::Iterator-- thanks to gabehabe
- Using particular STL algorithms.
fill(), count(), rotate()-- All thanks to gabehabe!
Advanced Language Use:
Function objects.-- done thanks to Banfa
Operator overloading.-- done thanks to KYA
- Template/Generic programming.
- Template metaprogramming
- Run-Time Type Identification (RTTI).
C Libraries
- cstdlib functions
- cstring function
- ctime functions
Hot Topics:
- Steganography – The java tutorial was a big hit
- Cryptography
- Embedded Systems
- AI – especially game AI.
- Data Compression
- Data Mining Techniques
- Fuzzy Logic
- Concurrent programming/multi-threaded programming.
Multi-threading on Multi-processorsthanks to bizzehdee
Computer Science / Theory
- Advanced Data Structures
- Trees (Red-Black, AVL) -
Linked lists- done - thanks mattman059
Hashtables- done - Thanks Anarion
AVL treesdone - Thanks mac0sWizard
- Trees (Red-Black, AVL) -
QuickSort – How does it work?- done, thanks csmanoj.
Parsing- done – Thanks Martyn.Rae
How to write an interpreter- done - Thanks Martyn.Rae
Finite State Machines-done - Thanks Martyn.Rae
- Using UML in design of C/C++ programs.
- Graph theory
- Neural Networks esp. dealing with AI
- Using Design Patterns in C++
- Debugging Techniques
- Lex/Yacc
- Coding for embedded systems
Programming for USB devices-- Done thanks to Anarion!
- Getting Frames Web Cams
Database Connectivity
- MySQL
- Oracle OCI
- SQLite
GUI Programming
- Intro to Windows API
- Intro to GDK+
- wxWidgets -- part1,part2,part3 - thanks to gabehabe
- Basic QT tutorial
Graphics Programming
- Intro to Allegro
- Intro to OpenGL
Intro to DirectXand a Part IIthanks to KYA
Intro to SDL- done - Thanks to gabehabe
Related technologies/third party libraries
- Basic Boost tutorial
- Using make/nmake
- Using ANT to build projects
- Using Apache's Xerces C++
Getting Setup for a Project
- Programming style and Documentation style
- Online Hosts
- Version Control
- Choosing a License (GPL etc.)
- How to work with multiple people onto one project?
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Holiday Chaos
When did the holidays get so stressful? I don't remember them being like this when I was a kid. Of course, back then I wasn't a mom and Santa.
It seems that every year the holidays get more and more stressful. I'm sure part of it is because my kids are getting older, so there is more pressure to get them more expensive and popular gifts. They are old enough to know what they want, and to get very disappointed when they don't get it.
I remember when they were toddlers, you could buy them anything and they would be ecstatic with it. Just the fun of unwrapping something is excitement enough for them. If you wanted, you could buy them an expensive toy, but the thing that they love the most was the box that it came in.
It seems that every year there is so much more to do and less time to do it in. I used to bake mountains of Christmas cookies and give them to friends and relatives. I think all I've had time to make in the past few years is one batch of fudge and a batch or two of sugar cookies. Quite sad for someone who loves to bake.
I'm not sure if the holidays will slow down anytime soon. Probably not until my kids are grown, but then what will the holidays be without them? Aren't they the best part of the holidays?
Family is what makes the holidays worthwhile. Family is also what makes the holidays so chaotic.
Joy Larson is a mother of four boys, graduate of the University of Montana, animal lover and writer.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the influenza pandemic alert level to phase 4, just two steps shy of a global pandemic alert, according to Keiji Fukuda, the WHO's assistant director-general for health security and environment. And while the WHO does not recommend countries close borders or restrict travel, they are moving forward with plans to produce a swine flu vaccine as soon as possible, he told reporters in a teleconference this evening.
According to the WHO Web site, a phase 4 alert describes a viral outbreak in which human-to-human transmission is efficient and sustained enough to cause community-level outbreaks. Level 3 describes a situation in which human-to-human transmission is limited and disease cases are sporadic and occur in small clusters. (Phase 6 designates a global pandemic.) According to the WHO, there are at least 73 confirmed cases of human swine flu -- 40 in the U.S., 26 in Mexico (including seven deaths), six in Canada, and one in Spain. But Mexico has over 1000 suspected cases, according to Time Magazine, and 149 suspected deaths, according to Reuters.
"A pandemic is not considered inevitable at this time," Fukuda said, but he emphasized the WHO intends to send a strong signal to nations that they need to strengthen their preparations for a pandemic. "The situation is fluid," he said, noting that the level could drop to 3 or rise to 5 in the next several days, or remain at level 4 "for quite along time," depending on how efficiently the virus spreads and causes disease.
In this age of global travel, there is no country that is immune to swine flu, but it's already too late to stem the outbreak by closing borders, Fukuda said. "The virus is too widespread to make containment a feasible consideration," he said, but added that people with symptoms of swine flu or any infectious disease should refrain from travel.
The WHO is taking all possible steps to facilitate the production of a swine flu vaccine, Fukuda said, but he estimates it will take four to six months to develop one. (There is currently no effective vaccine against the virus.)
At this point, little is known about the swine flu's incubation period -- the length of time between infection and the appearance of symptoms -- or who is most at risk for serious illness. Fukuda says scientists are also working to figure out why people are dying in Mexico but not in the U.S. (David Dobbs, who frequently writes for Scientific American, tries to answer that question in this piece for Slate.)
See our in-depth report for more on the swine flu outbreak.
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THE SPORTS DOCTOR- Irritating: Sports news gets under the skin
Sports news this week has been indescribably annoying. Every time I took a break from not scratching my first-ever case of poison ivy, stories came along to get under my skin (along with the poison ivy). It was almost distracting enough to stop the itch.
If you watched 16-year-old Abby Sunderland's parents on the Today show last week, you would not have guessed their daughter was stranded in the middle of the Indian Ocean as her attempt to become the world's youngest circumnavigator came to a terrifying halt. Wind had knocked down her Open 40 sloop and dismasted it, leaving in its place a two-inch stub and Abby foundering 400 miles away from the nearest ship.
Her parents, who had been marketing a reality show about their family, and whose son, Zac, was the first person under 18 to sail around the world, were remarkably stoic.
I love sailing— it's one of my favorite ways to spend time. Whether on a day-sailer or a 120-foot yacht, I couldn't be happier. In my time aboard, I've run into families who live their lives on sailboats, constantly moving from one port to another, traveling the world together. I've always envied them and fantasized about raising my own family that way, having coffee while dolphins swim alongside, and rocking babies to sleep to the movement of the waves. It would be a lovely life.
However, the thought of sending my child out alone to circumnavigate the world makes me sick to my stomach. Many who offered an opinion about Abby Sunderland pointed out that today's children are soft. They applauded her parents for their attitude in a world where children have to be buckled into car seats. The Sunderlands are "brave" (Bruce Barcott, Outside Magazine), and the "world needs more parents willing to let their kids explore" (NBCSports blog).
Whether Abby Sunderland is a qualified sailor isn't the question– she undoubtedly is. It wasn't luck that sailed her boat from California to the Indian Ocean, but it was luck that kept Sunderland at the wheel. It's luck that kept pirates from capturing Abby as she sailed around the Cape of Good Hope. It's luck that a wave didn't capsize the "Wild Eyes" after it was dismasted.
Abby was alone because she was trying to set a record. All the commentary about what great parents the Sunderlands are fails when viewed through that lens. Would having one parent accompany Abby make her a "sissy" (NBCblog)? Would having a companion boat limit her ability to explore?
I'm confounded and disgusted by those people, including Abby's parents, who believe it would.
When the Washington Redskins announced they were seeking to recoup $21 million from defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth after he didn't show up at a mandatory two-day minicamp, I was pleasantly surprised. Then I remembered that while Haynesworth is no picnic in the locker room, the Redskins have used and abused him ever since they paid him an obscene amount of money ($100 million) to come to Washington in the first place. As the Washington Post's Sally Jenkins so aptly points out, Haynesworth turned down a lot of good offers to sign with a team that ultimately changed his job description to "human snowplow."
Then again, Haynesworth has always been selfish, and even $100 million won't turn him into a team player. I wonder when cutting losses will cease being the strategy of choice for teams that try to buy themselves out of a losing streak.
One final note: it seems World Cup referee Koman Coulibaly read my column about umpires and their diplomatic immunity. After storming back from a 2-0 deficit against Slovenia last June 18, the U. S. national team scored what was surely the winning goal in the 85th minute, only to have it waved off by Coulibaly due to an invisible foul.
Subsequent reviews didn't shed any light on Coulibaly's call, and while officially FIFA will review Coulibaly's performance before allowing him to advance to the next round, it seems he is unofficially off the hook, as FIFA decided to let him be the back-up referee just two days later.
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Illinois emergency management experts are asking the public's help to develop the state's strategy for dealing with emergencies and disasters.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency has launched "Illinois Homeland Security Vision 2020." The effort is aimed at developing the state's homeland security preparedness and response policies.
IEMA director and Illinois homeland security adviser Jonathon Monken says the "terrorist threat in ever-evolving" and the state's program must "continue to rise to meet those challenges."
The program will include eight meetings across Illinois starting this fall. Participation also is encouraged from religious groups, businesses and individual citizens. Results of the meetings and citizen input will be compiled into a report and presented at a summit of Illinois policy leaders in August 2012.
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Once you step on campus, you will know if Barry University is right for you.
It is amazing how one campus visit can be the pivotal moment of knowing that a university is the place for you. This is the feedback Barry University receives from many incoming students: "I knew Barry University was for me when I set foot on campus."
Barry University's 122-acre campus is located in the village of Miami Shores, seven miles north of downtown Miami and fourteen miles south of Fort Lauderdale. As the gateway to Latin America and an international trade center, South Florida offers a dynamic business and cultural environment that will enhance your educational opportunities. Our tropical climate invites you to enjoy the outdoor life year-round. You can watch any number of professional sports teams or attend a variety of cultural events. The beautiful Atlantic coast beaches are just minutes away.


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Ceasing the Circle from Cell to Street
By Kaitlin Weiss
NLU Alumni Magazine
According to the Department of Justice, juveniles incarcerated in state delinquent centers face a 55 percent chance of re-arrest, and 1 in 3 juvenile offenders will end up back in incarceration. NLU alumnus Ron Brashear is looking to reverse those statistics.
The Youth of Honor Foundation, founded by Ron Brashear in July of 2006, is focusing on juvenile recidivism in the Atlanta, Ga. area. Looking to make a long-term, constructive impact on young adults who have been released back into society after being in the juvenile justice system, Youth of Honor strives to make every young person feel as though they are a valuable and productive person.
"These young people are capable of becoming giants in life," Ron said. "There was a time when you heard the word 'at risk' and it only applied to a certain pocket of youth. Given what the youth of today are exposed to, far beyond what we were exposed to when we were growing up, practically all of today's kids are at-risk."
Ron, who struggled himself as a young person, now spends his life working with his Personal You-Turn program. This curriculum allows Ron to share his story and bring real-life examples of how students can create their own course in life.
"What I hope to be is a beacon of hope and share with youth my troubled past. I want to share with them how I was able to turn my life around and I hope that they will do the same thing," Ron said.
The Youth of Honor Foundation houses other programs such as the Be A Giant program and the Get YOH Jump On Life 10 Step Program. The mission of the foundation is clear in each of these curriculums. They provide youth with collaborative learning atmospheres where young people hold themselves accountable for their success.
"As I learned as an adult, success lies in your preparation," Ron said, "I didn't apply myself in school. That was one of the biggest mistakes I made."
For Ron, his troubled past has only guided him to where he stands today – as founder and president of Youth of Honor, motivational speaker, philanthropist, author, and inspiration to struggling youth everywhere.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we the undersigned elected officials of the people of Oklahoma, religious leaders and citizens of the State of Oklahoma, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world, solemnly declare that the HOPE of the great State of Oklahoma and of these United States, rests upon the Principles of Religion and Morality as put forth in the HOLY BIBLE; andSeriously? That's all?
BE IT RESOLVED that we, the undersigned, believers in the One True God and His only Son, call upon all to join with us in recognizing that "Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord," and humbly implore all who love Truth and Virtue to live above reproach in the sight of God and man with a firm reliance on the leadership and protection of Almighty God; and
BE IT RESOLVED that we, the undersigned, humbly call upon Holy God, our Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer, to have mercy on this nation, to stay His hand of judgment, and grant a national awakening of righteousness and Christian renewal as we repent of our great sin.
Sally has lost the courage of her alleged convictions--she should remember that the only way to really get things done, even in the bible, even for her god to take care of things... was human sacrifice.
WHEREAS the thoughts of Sally Kern
Are always easy to discern—
In fact, if you will take a look
You'll find them written in a book—
The Holy Bible is her source;
She cannot think alone, of course
WHEREAS Ms. Kern believes in God
She wants us all to smile and nod
And spend a day in earnest prayer
To set our country straight and square;
A day or so is all we need,
If we would follow Sally's lead,
WHEREAS this nation first was built,
So Sally says, on Christian Guilt,
Which now the POTUS has forsaken—
Now it's Satan's path we've taken—
Abortion, drugs, and same-sex sex,
Which Sally Kern, of course, rejects,
WHEREAS she simply cannot quit,
But must produce her legal shit,
Proclaim it in the public square
To all the cameras gathered there
And thus display her piety
To sinful types like you and me
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that we, the undersigned,
Unsound in body, soul, or mind,
Do hereby claim alliance with
The bronze-age god, of shepherds' myth
To save our state from total loss,
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The slitting line features hands-free threading using a loop traverse system that also supports the strips during tail out, preventing them from falling into the pit. Also included are self-nesting strip dividers and a head-changing system that allows for offline setup and 2-min. head changes. Capacity: 60-in.-wide coils of stock to 0.157 in. thick, with line speed peaking at 1000 ft./min.
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Pristine rainforest in the Amazon. Since 2000, Greenpeace has been campaigning to end illegal logging in ancient forests in the Amazon, Central Africa, Russia and South-East Asia. A 2010 UN report found that ancient forests worldwide have decreased by an area the size of Germany and Denmark put together, more than 40 million hectares, since 2000. Read more »
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Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are firm, compact tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. It is estimated that between 20% to 50% of women of reproductive age have fibroids, although not all are diagnosed. Some estimates state that up to 30% to 77% of women will develop fibroids sometime during their childbearing years. Although Only about one-third of these fibroids are large enough to be detected by a healthcare provider during a physical exam.
In more than 99% of fibroid cases, the tumors are not cancer. These tumors are not linked to cancer and do not increase a woman's risk for uterine cancer. They may range in size, from the size of a pea to the size of a softball or small grapefruit.
The cause of uterine fibroids is not known. But, it's thought that each tumor develops from an abnormal muscle cell in the uterus. This cell multiplies rapidly because of the effect of estrogen.
Women who are nearing menopause are at the greatest risk for fibroids. This is because of their long exposure to high levels of estrogen. Women who are obese and of African-American heritage also seem to be at an increased risk. The reasons for this are not clearly understood.
Other risk factors:
- Diet high in red meat
- Family history of fibroids
- High blood pressure
Some women who have fibroids have no symptoms, or have only mild symptoms. Other women have more severe, disruptive symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms for uterine fibroids. Symptoms of uterine fibroids may include:
- Heavy or prolonged periods
- Abnormal bleeding between periods
- Pelvic pain, caused as the tumor presses on pelvic organs
- Frequent urination
- Low back pain
- Pain during intercourse
- A firm mass, often located near the middle of the pelvis, which can be felt by your healthcare provider
Fibroids are most often found during a routine pelvic exam. Your healthcare provider may feel a firm, irregular pelvic mass during an abdominal exam. Other tests may include:
- X-ray. Electromagnetic energy used to produce images of bones and internal organs onto film.
- Transvaginal ultrasound. An ultrasound test using a small instrument, called a transducer, that is placed in the vagina.
- MRI. A noninvasive procedure that produces a two-dimensional view of an internal organ or structure.
- Hysterosalpingography. X-ray exam of the uterus and fallopian tubes that uses dye. It is often done to rule out tubal obstruction.
- Hysteroscopy. Visual exam of the canal of the cervix and the interior of the uterus using a viewing instrument (hysteroscope) inserted through the vagina.
- Endometrial biopsy. A procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken through a tube inserted into the uterus.
- Blood test. This is to check for iron-deficiency anemia if heavy bleeding is caused by the tumor.
Since most fibroids stop growing or may even shrink as you approach menopause, your healthcare provider may simply suggest "watchful waiting." With this approach, your healthcare provider monitors your symptoms carefully to make sure that there are no significant changes and that the fibroids are not growing.
If your fibroids are large or cause significant symptoms, treatment may be necessary. Treatment will be discussed with you by your healthcare provider based on:
- How old you are
- Your overall health and past health
- How sick you are
- How well you can handle specific medicines, procedures, or therapies
- How long your condition is expected to last
- Your opinion or preference
- Your desire for pregnancy
In general, treatment for fibroids may include:
- Hysterectomy. This is the surgical removal of the entire uterus. Fibroids remain the number one reason for hysterectomies in the U.S.
- Conservative surgical therapy. Conservative surgical therapy uses a procedure called a myomectomy. With this approach, fibroids are removed, but the uterus stays intact. This may allow a future pregnancy.
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH agonists). This approach lowers your estrogen level. This triggers a "medical menopause." Sometimes GnRH agonists are used to shrink the fibroid, making surgery easier.
- Anti-hormonal medicines. Certain medicines oppose estrogen (such as progestin and Danazol), and seem to work to treat fibroids. Anti-progestins, which block the action of progesterone, are also sometimes used.
- Uterine artery embolization. Also called uterine fibroid embolization, uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a newer technique. The arteries supplying blood to the fibroids are identified, then embolized (blocked off). The embolization cuts off the blood supply to the fibroids, thus shrinking them. Healthcare providers continue to look at the long-term implications of this procedure on fertility and regrowth of the fibroid tissue.
- Anti-inflammatory painkillers. This type of medicine is often effective for women who have occasional pelvic pain or discomfort.
In some cases, the heavy or prolonged periods, or the abnormal bleeding between periods, can lead to iron-deficiency anemia. This also requires treatment.
Uterine fibroids may have effects on the reproductive system, causing infertility, increased risk of miscarriage, or adverse pregnancy outcomes.
- Uterine fibroids are firm, compact tumors that are made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in the uterus.
- Fibroids are not cancer and do not increase a woman's risk for uterine cancer.
- It is not known what causes fibroids.
- Women who are nearing menopause are at the greatest risk for fibroids. This is because of their long exposure to high levels of estrogen.
- Symptoms may include heavy and prolonged periods, bleeding between periods and pelvic pain.
- Fibroids are most often found during a routine pelvic exam.
- If treatment is needed, it may include medicines or surgery.
Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:
- Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.
- Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.
- Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.
- At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you.
- Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.
- Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.
- Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.
- Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.
- If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.
- Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions.
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Variants of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids). UpToDate, Histology and pathogenesis of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids). UpToDate, Laparoscopic myomectomy and other laparoscopic treatments for uterine leiomyomas (fibroids). UpToDate, Differentiating uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) from uterine sarcomas. UpToDate, Uterine leiomyoma (fibroid) embolization. UpToDate, Epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and natural history of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids). UpToDate, Overview of treatment of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids). UpToDate
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Win 8 PC sales plunge as retailers, disties shave orders by HALF A MILLION in Q3
Certain upgrade called 8.1 was on its way...not that Chrimbo shoppers will care
UK retailers and wholesalers were so busy waiting for Microsoft to release the Windows 8.1 upgrade that they apparently forgot to keep ordering PCs in Q3.
Or is it - perhaps more likely - that these companies bought PCs more cautiously, based on inventory pile-ups that have occurred since the consumer market crashed three years ago?
Either way, these outlets and wholesalers took orders on 2.35 million computers (desktop, notebooks and x86 tablets with Windows 8), which is more than half a million – specifically, 632,000 – fewer than a year ago, a drop of 21.2 per cent, Gartner beanies said.
Typically tablets drag the overall PC market into a position of growth, but that is seemingly only when Android and iOS machines are included.
"Eleven of the previous 12 quarters also showed decline in the UK PC market," said Ranjit Atwal, research director at Gartner.
Retailers took in 13.6 per cent fewer PCs and sales to distributors that serve business-to-business resellers dived 28.1 per cent. Total desktop sales fell nearly 17 per cent and notebooks - 62 per cent of overall UK shipments - fell 23.7 per cent.
Four of the top five vendors (HP, Dell, Apple and Acer) all declined. Only Lenovo grew, up 26.4 per cent and closing in on second-placed Dell and first-placed HP.
But the "others" sector, made up by the rest of the vendor line-up, declined 40 per cent.
"Overall, we expect the PC market in the UK to remain weak in the fourth quarter of 2013," said Atwal.
He added the latest Ultrabook and tablets are "expected" to pique consumer interest "but spending on these products will remain limited in the near future".
Gartner's typically apocalyptic view of the PC market is at odds with sales-out data from Context, which showed that distributor sales to resellers - even without tabs - were up.
But Context is generally considered to be more indicative of what customers are buying now, as opposed to what they may buy over the next three months.
Gartner data showed that Blighty was weaker than both France and Germany, where sales fell 10.4 per cent and 14.4 per cent respectively to 2.33 million and 2.289 million. Sales across Western Europe were down 12.8 per cent to 11.8 million units. ®
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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
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The first major film documentary to examine Sammy Davis, Jr.'s vast talent and his journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th century America.
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During the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) in January '08, the Ohio State VBMA executive board was able to participate in an economic summit, "Inviting the Elephant in to the Room." The "Elephant," is where we stand economically as a profession.
Please read through the documents provided by Dr. Jim Wilson, Jim Taylor and our facilitators. We hope to be able to participate in more of these discussions in the near future. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Jeff Thoren (email@example.com) or Carol Mase (firstname.lastname@example.com).


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Spigen iPhone 5S / 5 Case Slim Armor
One of our most popular models gets revamped. The all-new Slim Armor S is designed for ultimate protection while maintaining its minimalistic look and feel. The redesigned TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) inner lining is softer but delivers better button response and improves impact protection and shock absorption with its strategically designed spider-webbed interior. The also redesigned outer polycarbonate midsection has an improved matte finish coating that offers better grip and feel.
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2) Two toned colors with a metallic finish
3) TPU case wrapped in polycarbonate outer midsection for extra protection
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New York, May 9, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns two official attacks on journalists working in Iraqi Kurdistan, including the assault on a television news crew and the arrest of an editor whose articles alleged corruption. CPJ also calls for an investigation into a car bombing that wounded a journalist in Baghdad.
"Iraq remains a hostile place for journalists who report critically," said Mohamed Abdel Dayem, CPJ's Middle East and North Africa program coordinator. "Journalists routinely face threats, assaults, and arrest for carrying out their work."
Kurdish security forces, known as Asaish, beat Al-Sumaria TV correspondent Milad Sami, cameraman Ali Nouri, and their driver, Sitar Gabaar as they covered a protest in front of the Kurdish Parliament building in Erbil on Tuesday, the broadcaster reported. Demonstrators were protesting an article they deemed "anti-Islamic" that was published in Kurdish monthly magazine Al-Hamsa, according to news reports. The Asaish forces also confiscated the broadcast crew's equipment and van, the report said. Ziad al-Ajili, the director of Baghdad's Journalistic Freedoms Observatory, told CPJ the journalists' equipment was not returned.
The editor of a monthly magazine in Iraqi Kurdistan was arrested without a warrant and detained for about five days, news reports said. Sherwan Sherwani, the editor-in-chief of the critical Bashur, based in Dohuk province, was arrested on April 20 over two articles alleging public corruption, the journalist told CPJ. The journalist was released on bail of 1 million Iraqi dinars (US$848) on April 25 but an investigation is still pending, he said.
In Baghdad, a journalist was wounded when a bomb attached to his car detonated. On May 1, Majid Abd al-Hamid, a correspondent with the Baghdad-based independent Al-Rasheed satellite channel, was returning from a visit to a relative's house when his car exploded, Al-Rasheed reported. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Al-Hamid was treated at a local hospital for unspecified injuries.
Journalists in Iraq are frequently subjected to arbitrary arrests, threats, harassment, beatings, or confiscation or destruction of their equipment, CPJ research shows.
- For more data and analysis on Iraq, visit CPJ's Attacks on the Press.
CORRECTION: This alert has been modified to reflect that Sherwan Sherwani was released from prison on bail of 1 million Iraqi dinars (US$848).


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High-speed drivers running into hogs
SEGUIN - Drivers on Texas' new 85-mph toll road are finding out about an obstacle local drivers have dealt with for years: hogs.
At least two collisions this week on Texas 130 involved drivers hitting pigs walking on the highway. The San Antonio Express-News reported a third occurred when a vehicle hit a deer.
No drivers were injured. But Lockhart police officer John Roescher reported seeing three dead hogs on the side of Texas 130.
An expanded Texas 130 opened this week with a speed limit of 85 mph - the fastest in the nation.
Roescher told the newspaper that collisions of animals and vehicles happen often on roads in the area, but no one knows yet if there will be more damage because drivers are going faster.


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Ever wonder how candy canes or other hard candies get their stripes? At Hammond's, you'll see how hard candy has been made by hand since the 1920s.
First, step into the packing room, where workers pack lollipops or candy canes. Next, through a wall of windows in the kitchen, you'll see large copper kettles. Inside, 50 pounds of sugar, water, and corn syrup heats to over 300°F. Two men lift and carry a huge kettle and pour the bubbling, amber-colored liquid onto a metal table. Next you may see the candy maker adding different colors to areas of this sheet of candy: for a candy cane, he scoops out some red paste with a spatula and mixes it into one section, then adds green in another corner. Another section remains clear. Finally, the "scrap"—the crushed beginnings and ends of other candy—is melted into another section: this will become the candy canes' center.
Once the sheet has cooled, the candy maker cuts the color sections with giant scissors—these will become the candy canes' stripes. A clear section is placed on a taffy-puller-like machine. As the machine pulls, it adds air, turning the candy white. Next the red, white, and green sections are laid out on a heated table in a long, flat "blanket."
The cooks then place the center piece on the puller, to add air (so it will melt faster in your mouth) and flavoring, like cherry. Next this centerpiece, which is shaped like a big duffel bag, is placed on the blanket of stripes, and the blanket is wrapped around it. The candy makers put this roll on a heated canvas mat. The mat is on a machine that rotates the bundle. When the bundle is hot enough, a cook takes one end in his hands and pulls it to the width of a candy cane. As the cook pulls, the machine rolls the bundle. This motion creates the twist in the candy cane stripes. As the cook cuts the strip into pieces, a worker takes each piece and puts a crook in it. Other workers place the canes on trays to cool, and then they roll the finished candy canes into the packaging room.
Cost: Free
Freebies: Candy samples.
Video/DVD Shown: 10-minute segment about the tour, from a Food Network program.
Reservations Needed: No, except for groups over 10 people or special needs groups.
Days and Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm, every 20 minutes. Closed Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Plan to Stay: 30 minutes for tour and video, plus time for gift shop.
Minimum Age: None
Disabled Access: Yes, call a day ahead for reservations.
Group Requirements: Groups of 10 or more should call in advance.
Special Information: Must wear hairnets. Very small children may wear a hat. Strollers do not fit in factory. Tour can be hot in the summer in the cooking area. Candy Cane Festival held in December; call for dates.
Gift Shop: Sells factory seconds, a range of handmade candies, Christmas decorations, books on candy making, and T-shirts. Mon–Fri 9:00 am–4:30 pm.
Directions: From I-25, take 58th Ave. east. Turn right onto Washington St. Take the first right into Mapelton Distribution Center and look for the Hammonds sign.
Nearby Attractions: U.S. Mint tour (see page 326); Denver Zoo; Denver Museum of Natural History; Denver Museum of Miniature Dolls & Toys; City Park and Botanical Garden.
Handmade candy canes being constructed in Hammond's Denver factory.


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Brazil coach Jose Roberto Lages Guimaraes:"I wish Thailand good luck. It was an important game
for us because they are technical players".
Brazil captain Fabiana Claudino: "I am happy that our team played well especially we
were good in block".
Thailand coach Radchatagriengkai Kiattipong:"I would like to congratulate Brazil from my side and
tell him my respect. They are a good team and with every point, we were very
happy. Also, I wish good luck".
Thailand captain Wilavan Apinyapong:"I would like to congratulate Brazilian team with their
victory. We tried to do our best. Every match is a chance for us to improve our
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Your complete mechanic job overview
Mechanic job highlights
- On average, mechanics make $16 per hour
- About 70 percent of auto mechanics work in shops, dealerships or in parts stores
- Most mechanics have some sort of formal training
What do mechanics do?
There are few feelings worse than walking out of an auto mechanic's garage a few hundred dollars poorer than when you walked in. It's no wonder that just about every person who owns a car also wishes they were a mechanic. Becoming an auto technician will not only allow you to flex your problem solving muscle (that's the one on your right leg behind your knee cap), but you'll also get to help out the little guy by cutting him a break on his auto repair bill (a guy can dream, right?).
Nearly 70 percent of auto mechanics work in shops, for dealerships or in parts stores (like Goodyear). No matter where you work you'll be performing basic auto care maintenance, like oil changes and tire rotations, in addition to diagnosing more complex problems ("my engine makes a wirrhhh vroom clink bang broop broop broop noise when I turn the key - is that bad?"), and then fixing them.
You'll need to be a focused problem solver who works well independently. Being reliable is key because the shop owner or manager will need to be able to trust you to get things done in a timely manner. Many of the diagnostic tests run by mechanics are computerized, so being comfortable with technology and adapting to change easily will be important. Generally you'll be working indoors in a well ventilated area but you'll be on your feet, stooping, crouching, and lifting heavy objects all day so be sure you're up to the task.
How much do mechanics make?
The average hourly pay for a mechanic is around $16 per hour. Like in most jobs, pay will vary by skill level, experience and location but you could eventually make upwards of $25 per hour.
What are the education requirements to be a mechanic?
A high school diploma or GED is necessary for most auto technician positions. For these entry-level positions training may be required. Some employers offer on-site training or apprenticeships, but many will want you to have successfully completed a vocational program before they hire you. These programs will provide you a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice so you can learn to fix any problem that comes your way.
Career paths for mechanics
Typically a hard-working mechanic will be promoted to team leader or a manager position after a few years on the job. Most auto mechanic managers are grouped together into a geographic region which is led by a district manager. An ambitious and successful mechanic may be able to move into this high-level management role after working as a team leader.
The future of mechanics
According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), job opportunities for mechanics are growing slower than normal. The good news is that as many experienced technicians retire, there will be more opportunities. If you complete a postsecondary training program, your chances of getting a job are even better.


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Tugela Cache
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It probably requires cleanup – please feel free to help out. In addition, some links on the page may be red; respective pages might be found at Meta. Remove this template once cleanup is complete.
As large MediaWiki deployments may gain performance using Memcached, at some level cost of RAM to store all objects becomes too high. In order to balance resource usage and make more use of our Apache server disks, Tugela, the distributed cached on-disk hash database, has arrived.
Sources can be found at Mediawiki CVS repository as a module tugelacache.
Tugela Cache is derived from Memcached. Much of the code remains the same, but notably, these changes:
- Internal slab allocator replaced by BerkeleyDB B-Tree database.
- Expiry policy management moved to external program tugela-expire
- Much statistics code made obsolete.
Make sure you've got
libevent (a memcached dependency as well) installed, and try running
make. In case of failure, take a look at DBLIB variable in
Makefile and tune it to your system (RedHat-like systems may have just 'db').
command line parameters are quite same as memcached's and can be found with -h switch. Though, two things, that differ are:
-m mbytes - specifies not total store size, but in-memory cache, used by BerkeleyDB -f file - specifies a database file -s secs - force database sync this often
The cache expiration program does not have any network interface yet, but its output can be sent with external commands like telnet or netcat to listening socket of cache daemon. Telnet might need some more tricks, like:
(tugela-expire;sleep 1) | telnet localhost 11211
Available parameters are:
-f file - database file -o days - purge all entries older than specified days -p prefix - touch only keys, starting with prefix
Database management[edit]
As on-disk file is a regular BerkeleyDB database, standard suite programs may be used for data management, statistics and analysis:
- db_stat
- db_verify
- db_dump
- db_restore
Questions & Answers[edit]
Q: Currently isn't there a MySQL cluster backing the existing memcached system. It seems like in both the cases of hitting the mysql cluster or the Tugela-file-store you'd be pretty much doing a search on a b[+*]-tree index.
A: We still can allow losing data on Tugelas, which means that every node can have different portion. There's no replication so it's much more lightweight protocol. MySQL query cache can't be efficient at our rates of updates and use of transactions.
Q: Another option for having a file-backed Memcached is to simply set the Memcached server processes to a size *larger* than physical ram. The OS will swap out the infrequently used pages. How does this approach compare to BDB?
A: bad bad bad approach. swap overhead is too high compared to how it can be handled by proper library. the issue with memcached is that is not designed to be swapped out, it's memory access patterns are quite different from BDB access patterns. [This doesn't seem true. A few memcached articles suggest 2G caches on 1G machines; and hash-lookups are actually quite friendly data access for swapping (O(1) lookups that directly find the disk block to be swapped in). In contrast, walking a B-tree (like BDB) requires O(log(n)) pages to be swapped in; so the current memcached's slab+hash is probably more swap-friendly than BDB.]
Q: What about using an approach like Varnish where it "allocate[s] some virtual memory, it tells the operating system to back this memory with space from a disk file."?
A: mmap is actually used by BDB, but as files can grow beyond 32-bit limits, it becomes slightly problematic. It doesn't usually add too much performance, and having own LRU policies often works well too. At least it works for BDB. -- domas
Q: Above, you state that much of the statistics code that came in Memcached is made obsolete. Which statistics are obsolete and, more importantly, which statistics are still applicable?
A: there're no slabs in Tugela - so anything relating item counts in slabs doesn't work. General statistics might still work though, but we don't have anything about data itself. -- domas
Q: Does placing Tugelas DB file in a Linux tmpfs partition improve, damage or make no difference in cache performance? (added on 20071120)
A: This will not make any difference to performance (I am assuming that you want to put the DB on the /dev/shm partition). Linux tries to keep the tmpfs partition in memory when possible, but it will be spun out to swap if memory is needed for other uses. Linux will cache data in the file cache if you put the DB file on a normal partition. Either way, data will be in memory when there is memory available and be removed from memory when memory is needed for other things. My recommendation would be to put the DB on a normal partition and avoid using the machine for other things so that Linux can maximize the use of memory for file caching. Another thing to note is that the /dev/shm partition is size constrained and needs to be smaller that the swap space configured on the machine.
Q: Does the -m switch affect the maximum size of the DB file? (added on 20071120)
A: It affects just memory cache. File can grow forever. -- domas
Q: Are you OK? Hey, guys, check if he has a MedAlert bracelet.
A: We are. We are not using Tugela though, so it is in abandon-ware state, where other people pick it up and improve (like memcachedb folks). Or just people find it useful and use it as is. Generally, the most of magic happens in BDB, and it is in active development. -- domas
Q: Is this project still alive? MediaWiki shows 2 years old code. (added on 20071207)
A: You can still access source. Wikipedia itself due to extreme performance requirements is using memory-only stores. -- domas
Q: What version of memcached has been forked, is the code base synchronized? The current memcached release is 1.2.4 (20071205). (added on 20071207)
A: It is not. It was one-time fork. 1.2 was major rewriting of storage code (different slabs allocator), and it doesn't affect Tugela - as it has its own storage backend. Here again, I left it at current state (and it kind of works, probably). -- domas
All questions can be directed to Domas Mituzas or standard developer contact methods.


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Sprague Brook
Sprague Brook is a great WNYMBA success story. While we have been riding there since WNYMBA's start in 1992, the riding options were limited to just the XC Ski loop and some short Snowmobile trails that were often quite muddy. However, the park had tons of potential.
In 2002, the Erie County Parks department started a master planning process for all the parks in the system. This was the opportunity. WNYMBA lobbied the parks department to include new trails -- to be open to bikes -- in the master plan. Because of our efforts, the plan included (see page 3 of the plan here) new trails to be open to bikes.
Of course, that was just the start. We then scouted new trails, and submitted this proposal for the initial loops:
2004 WNYMBA Trail Proposal
This proposal was submitted in 2004 and we started the construction work in 2005 after it's approval. With the addition of the skunk ridge trail and some other connectors, the trail system is now complete. However, while we routed the trails along the best drained sections available, there are still some areas that need constant maintenance, so keep an eye on those maintenance days!


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Eight years ago, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office launched a campaign called "the Faces of Meth" to address Oregon's methamphetamine problem. The images showed the jarring effects of meth on addicts' faces through before-and-after pictures from their arrest records.
Rehabs.com recently followed suit with this infographic. Warning: these images are disturbing.


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CBD Oil Spray in Philadelphia
CBD Oil Sprays And Skin Care Products By Hemp genix
With more research underway surrounding the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoids such as CBD and THC, many new methods for infusing products with cannabinoids are being developed. One of the most intriguing is in using them within CBD Oil Spray products.
Cannabis CBD Oil Sprays come in the form of lotion, salves, balms, and oils, all of which have been infused with cannabinoids. They absorb into the skin directly upon application. CBD Oil Sprays have only grown in popularity over the years. In fact, THC and CBD has even been utilized in general cosmetic products and even personal lubricants.
CBD Skin Care by Hempgenix in Philadelphia
Applying cannabinoids topically will allow them to absorb into the body quite quickly. The relief is also more focused, generally only affecting the specific area where the product was used. On the other hand, smoking or ingesting marijuana affects the entire body, and it can take up to two hours for any effects to be felt.
CBD Lotion are only mildly invasive, and they make a strong entryway for those that are curious to dip their toes into the world of medical cannabis. The prospect of smoking or ingestion is quite scary to the uninitiated.
It's also worth noting that CBD Oil Skin Care In Philadelphia are not psychoactive. The endocannabinoid system is activated, and any mind altering properties are blocked from entering the bloodstream. It's worth noting that topical dosages must be quite large. Since the skin of humans absorbs cannabinoids at a low rate, a liberal application is suggested as a workaround.
That said, CBD Oil Skin Care In Philadelphia can work their way into the skin much easier than THC. They're also more likely to engage the receptors of the CB2 cannabinoids. As such, they have become quite popular for cannabis topical manufacturers. CBD Oil Spray contents have much more hemp than your run of the mill variety of marijuana. CBD Oil Skin Care In Philadelphia has numerous benefits, included significantly lower toxicity.
CBD oil lotion is also quite popular since there are dual purposes at play. They'll smooth out and even soften the skin of the applied area. It's not uncommon for people to become very adamant that CBD Lotion in Philadelphia become a regular part of their lives after trying it for the first time. The FDA isn't keen on any particular health claims being made of course, but it's hard to deny the satisfaction rate of those that have been using CBD Oil Spray thus far.
THC is quite well known, having been included in the conversation about marijuana for quite some time now. CBD Skin Care has become more prominent as of late thanks to plenty of research and trials however. There is still much work to be done towards achieving widespread understanding and use of topical products such as CBD Oil Skin Care in Philadelphia , but it's clear that we're many steps closer than ever before.
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CBD Skin Care for Psoriasis
A lot if individuals who are turning to cannabis oil creams and CBD oil have become disenchanted with pharmaceuticals, steroid creams, conventional treatments, and self-injection methods. They have been put through the ringer, then a certain person persuaded them to try a CND cram and VOILA, results of varying degrees that were instantaneous.
One of the many side effects associated with conventional treatments, one which seem to be brought up quite often is the thinning of the skin which over time leads to damaged cells and skin weakness. CBD ointment, oils and creams, even if they were not to work, will not cause thinning.
When I use the word miraculous, I am referring to the fact that if you browse through various forums, you will find countless people who experienced positive results almost immediately. Generally, after having had years with minimal and even no results from orthodox treatments.
Although there were those who experienced a complete disappearance of their psoriasis, there we other who experienced various levels of improvement, For example, the psoriasis did not completely disappear, but the itching and inflammation did.
The biggest bit of advice that those who do experiment with homemade CBD creams give to others is that if it seems as if the cream is not working for you, it is probably due to it containing a weak CBD potency. Try using a CBD or THC oil that is stronger.
Eighty percent of those the individuals you will see feedback from claim that their psoriasis symptoms improved after they experimented with CBD and THC oils: redness, flaking, soreness, itching, bleeding, etc.
There are those who experience positive effects after smoking cannabis, however other opt for using THC and those who prefer CBD oils that do not contain THC or even CBD vapes. When it comes to this there are many options to choose from and they are promising!
Yes, you will stumble upon those who claim that they did not see any improvement at all. However they seem to be few and far in between, and generally it is they who also claim to have concocted their own remedies with the use of other oils and herbs. What is confusing is that even if you were to opt for giving it a try to treat psoriasis, there are countless other amateur recipes available.
Two Studies on the use of CBD to Potentially Treat Psoriasis
After browsing through various forums and search engines, here is what I was able to find. There are a few others out there; however it is not my goal to bog your mind down. Here are the studies:
Study Number One: Human Keratinocyte Proliferation is inhibited by Cannabinoids
The results show that even though a circumstantial role may be played by CB receptors in keratinocyte proliferation, there is no significant contribution they make to this process. The results indicate that keratinocyte proliferation is inhibited by cannabinoids, therefore supporting an important role for cannabinoids to help treat psoriasis.
Study Number Two: Topical THC and Anti-Inflammatory Activity
THC that is topically applied can effectively reduce contact allergic inflammation by lowering the pro-inflammatory keratinocyte derived mediators who orchestrate the immune myeloid cell infiltration that is independent from CB1/2 receptors. This offers major implications towards the future development of strategies that can harness cannabinoids as a way of treating inflammatory skin diseases.
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Full-Spectrum CBD Skin Care
As everyone is waking up to the wide world of marijuana and its products, everyone is finding out just how complicated cannabis is. As it turns out, there are at least 80 different types of cannabinoids alone, and 100 in cannabis and CBD hemp put together. CBD to THC ratios is from 20 to 1 up to 30 to 1; meaning the plant can contain CBD 20 percent and 0.6 percent THC.
Now, what the percentages and ratios mean will differ based upon individual states. In Colorado, those types of ratios are what make up industrial hemp, while other states define 1 percent as industrial hemp. Industrial hemp is not to be confused with the plant material that makes up rope and other manufactured products. High-CBD hemp, as it is known, is different than the fiber hemp used in production. Here's where the confusion is set in motion. Fiber hemp has 1 percent to 2 percent CBD.
Full-spectrum CBD is a powerhouse because it contains terpenes and cannabinoids together. CBD itself is only one small part of the cannabinoid family. Each is able to interact well with the endocannabinoid system. As research is performed, it is coming to light that the CBD has this interaction with the body. It's important that the natural structure and power of the cannabinoids are extracted without breaking down their ability to interact in the endocannabinoid system.
Full spectrum CBD is not inexpensive. If you are searching for it, and come across a great deal, its quality is probably not great. It may mean that there is a problem with the methods used to grow it or how the full-spectrum CBD oil was pulled out of the plant.
The full spectrum CBD, which includes terpenes and cannabinoids, is best extracted using organic alcohol, specifically grape solvents because it is oil soluble. It's never good to use chemical-grade solvents, butane, or propane to extract the oil, such as denatured alcohol.
The issue is when molecular extraction is performed as well. This is too far away from the natural process, which can pull out the extremely beneficial synergies of the plant. If you see a pure crystal CBD, avoid it.
It is also possible to extract high-CBD hemp using carbon dioxide. This is part of the plant's oil soluble part that is taken out of the leaves to leave behind terpenes. This is how a pure extract is derived in order to achieve the full synergy the plant can provide.


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Countertop mix — Blending your own home remedies not only stinks up the kitchen, it can ruin your blender. Plus, these concoctions are not as effective as commercially available solutions.
As gardeners we care for our plants as best we can. We are also sensitive to environmental concerns when using fertilizers and pesticides (and many times we seek the cheapest way to do all this). It has happened to all of us: We buy a product that is "almost as good" as the original product only to discover that it "almost worked." There are many "cheap and almost as good as" homemade garden remedies, many of them found on the Internet; I am going to explain why you should never try any of them.
I have a science background, pesticide applicator licenses and more than 30 years of experience growing professionally — so I can decide if something is great or not. The first thing to remember is "the label is the law." Always read and follow the label.
The latest horror story I heard was gardeners using Pam cooking spray to treat plants infested with scale. I wrote to the manufacturer asking them about using their cooking spray on plants, and they informed me that the product is made from vegetable oil and is intended only for use in cooking and for no other applications. Someone apparently thought they could substitute cooking spray for lightweight horticultural oil (which is more expensive, but is registered by the EPA to be used on listed plants that have scale insects). I have used horticultural oil spray over the years, and it does work on scale.
Another horror recipe on Facebook had the headline, "Never use RoundUp again and save money!" The recipe varies, but it combines dish soap, salad vinegar, sometimes vegetable oil, salt (sometimes Epsom salts) and water. This concoction might kill some young weeds, and might remove foliage from some perennial weeds. But what is harmful is the amount of salt used in the recipe — it can harm earthworms and other beneficial soil inhabitants. There is nothing safe or organic about this recipe.
There is another myth that gardeners can use household vinegar as an herbicide. Not true. The vinegar we use for salads and pickling is 5 percent acetic acid vinegar. The horticultural vinegar is 20 percent acetic acid, and it requires eye protection when applying. The horticultural vinegar is registered as an organic weed control product, and it can be purchased by homeowners.
Rabbit — He might look cute, but he can take down your vegetable garden fast.
There is a celebrity "Master Gardener" (and I use that term loosely for him) who touts all sorts of home remedies. These include using ammonia, beer, molasses, multivitamins, bleach, nicotine, and my personal favorite, birth control pills. While there is a drop of truth to be found in some suggestions, I haven't figured out why you would need birth control pills for the garden. (They are expensive, too!)Another home remedy recommends hanging bags of hair and bars of soap on trees and shrubs to repel deer. Imagine inviting friends over to your garden with your trees and shrubs decorated with those odd ornaments. These "repellents" will lose their scent quickly, and likely will make you the neighborhood weirdo.
One really smelly spray that supposedly repels deer includes rotted eggs, garlic, hot peppers, soap and oil. You combine these ingredients in a blender (with the admonition not to use that blender for anything else) and spray it on plants to keep the deer from eating them. It is likely the deer won't eat the plants for a couple of days until the smell subsides or it rains. But then your house is likely to smell for more than a few days after making that mixture.
Compost tea is often praised as the end to beat all. It supposedly prevents and cures fungal diseases, is a great fertilizer, adds beneficial microbes to the soil and can repel some insects. I heard it cures baldness, too (joking — don't try this!). Studies have shown compost tea can add microbes to the soil, which is a good thing, but it doesn't prevent or cure fungal diseases and really doesn't have effective fertilizing properties. Compost is made up of rotted plant material and some type of manure. After the plant material and manure have completely composted, water is added to make a tea that must be strained several times to use in a sprayer. The problem is that you cannot accurately reproduce the exact same ingredients each time and have them break down exactly the same way — so replicating a compost tea formula is impossible for the homeowner. Compost tea will add some nitrogen to your soil, but don't expect miracles. It is also illegal to use compost tea as a fungal spray since it isn't registered with the EPA. Scientific studies have shown that it is possible to contract E. coli and salmonella in some compost teas; I suggest using it on flowers not vegetables.
Other home remedies include burying banana peels to add potassium to the soil when you plant. This practice is more likely to attract rats and raccoons to dig up your plants to get to the peel. Adding molasses to "feed" microbes or as a sticker for a spray is probably going to attract ants and wasps.
Another remedy that concerns me is one for killing ants made of equal parts of sugar and borax. It is supposed to attract ants, and then they carry the mixture back to their nest where the rest of the ants feed on it. The borax is fatal to them. However, birds, butterflies, cats, dogs and other creatures might also taste or feed on the sweet granules, and it can kill them, too.
The best way to control problems in your garden is to have your soil tested for optimum production, plant healthy, disease-resistant plants and water correctly on a regular basis. With proper cultural practices, you should have fewer problems. And if you do have diseases or pests, and don't want to use a synthetic chemical or fertilizer, there are plenty of organic products on the market. Plus, they are safe when used according to labeled directions.
A version of this article appeared in a May/June 2016 print edition of State-by-State Gardening.
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Selective Admission Criteria
Fulfilling the criteria for admission into a health sciences program does not automatically guarantee entrance into the program. Since the number of candidates who meet the minimal criteria for admission generally far exceeds the number of vacancies, each program ranks the candidates using selected criteria in addition to the minimal admission requirements. For example, additional criteria may include, but is not limited to, high school and/or college grade point average; completion of additional coursework in college level biology, mathematics, and chemistry; work experience; and autobiographies. You may obtain information about the criteria used for the ranking of applicants by contacting the department chairperson, secretary, or health science representative.
Hospital Clinical Sites
Some health science programs utilize hospital clinical sites for the completion of their requirements for graduation. These affiliating hospitals have the right to accept or reject a student, which could result in your being delayed in a program or unable to complete the requirements for graduation. If you have a conviction record for certain classes of misdemeanors or any felony, you may be ineligible for licensure in specific health occupations. Also, the affiliating hospitals have the right to reject students due to a criminal record.
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The majority of all health science classes are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. However, you need to know that it may be necessary to schedule your required classes in English, natural sciences, and humanities during the evening hours as the required clinical and laboratory times in the health science courses involve many hours during the 8:00 to 5:00 day schedules.
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Students in health science programs are not permitted to take courses on a pass/no-credit basis. This applies to courses taken in preparation for admission to the health science programs as well as courses taken after admission to a program. Classes may be taken for non-credit, but only with the prior permission of the health science department's chairperson.
Guidelines for Appealing a Dismissal From a Health Science Program
Each of the programs within the Department of Health Sciences has set minimum academic and clinical performance standards which permit a student to continue in that program. Failure to meet these minimum performance standards will result in dismissal from the program. Information concerning these performance standards is available in this catalog, the student handbook for the individual program, or from the office of the program's chairperson.
If you wish to appeal your dismissal from a health science program, the following sequence of events shall be followed:
1. Within three working days following your notification of dismissal from the health science program, you must request in writing a meeting with the program's chairperson to appeal the dismissal. You will be notified of the results of this appeal within two working days following this meeting. If you are unsatisfied with the decision, you may request, within three working days, a second appeal hearing.
2. Upon your written request for the next level of appeal, the program's chairperson will arrange a joint meeting with you, the chairperson (or designee), the dean of the College of Professional Studies (or designee), and the provost (or designee). You will be notified of the results of this appeal hearing within two working days following the meeting.
Criteria to be used in ruling on your dismissal appeal include your past academic achievement, your rationale for current grade status, and the prediction of future performance in the program.
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Since the late 1970s, the British A/V company Meridian has been a pioneering force in the areas of digital audio and industrial design. The company has evolved its product line from traditional two-channel into modern cutting-edge, high-resolution digital audio, surround sound and 4K video.
Among the company's most well-known audio technologies is Meridian Lossless Packing (MLP), which is a lossless compression solution at the heart of the DVD-Audio format. Recently, Dolby Laboratories included the company's Meridian Apodizing Filter in its TrueHD Encoder for Blu-ray disc under the "Advanced 96k Upsampling" name.
Closer to home, Meridian's theater products include the flagship 800 Series products, as well as its more affordable G Series of products. When these electronics are set up with Meridian's active DSP Series loudspeakers, you get state-of-the-art digital theater and video systems that incorporate an upgrade path for its server-based digital audio systems.
For this review, Meridian sent me a slew of components so I could test-drive an entire system. Included were a G61R Surround Controller, an HD621 HDMI Audio Processor, an Audio Core 200; two pairs of DSP3200 active loudspeakers, a DSP3300 LCR speaker, a DSW DSP Subwoofer, a Media Core 200 and Meridian SpeakerLink cables. I downloaded the Meridian Core Control App for control and management of the Audio Core 200 and Media Core 200. Into this system Meridian incorporates all of today's popular surround formats from Dolby and DTS, as well as its own processing technologies, such as its Tri-Field processing. The system works with 1.4 HDMI and includes enough inputs and outputs to satisfy the most extensive home A/V applications. Other notable features include active, DSP-controlled speakers and room calibration options.
After assembling the speaker stands and looking through the manuals, I began installing the G61R, HD621, Media Core and 5.1 speaker system. For the most part the setup was easy. The speakers connect to the system in pairs as master and slave. From there I connected the 621 HDMI Audio Processor to the G61R Controller by running cables from the back of the 621 to the processor. On the back of the 621 there are outputs marked 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6, and those connect to the DVD MD inputs of the processor.
Next was the connection of the "CommLink" cable from the 621 to the processor, and from there I ran HDMI cables from my Apple TV, Pioneer Elite BD player and cable box to the 621. Finalizing the connections, I ran a coax digital cable from my Cary CD player to the controller; a set of RCA cables from my Parasound phono stage; and another coax cable from the Media Core to the controller. One last hookup was to put the Media Core on my network, which I did by running a Category 6 cable from the Media Core to a Gigabit Luxul switch.
After some help from Meridian's technical support staff, I was able to get into the setup menu to configure the speaker size, distance and crossover; I also configured and named the inputs for the 621. In total it took me a couple of hours to set up and fine-tune the system.
I spent a considerable amount of time with the Meridian gear, and the system is a joy to listen to—whether you're a casual listener or a finicky audiophile. The combination of the G61R and Meridian DSP speakers were smooth from their lowest frequency capabilities up through the midrange and on through the top end. Audiophiles will appreciate the fine detail of its mid-bass, its balanced midrange and full and extended treble. The system images very tightly with surround content and two-channel music, and it doesn't assault a listener with an aggressive, in-your-face presence.
On broadcast content such as Boston Bruins hockey games and shows like Grimm, the DSP3300 reproduced dialogue with a sharp focus. With music content like Boston's self-titled debut album on 180-gram vinyl, songs like "Hitch a Ride" were extremely airy on the top end with a wide soundstage and a clearly delineated image that really locked into the harmonized guitar parts.
About the only thing people will wish for with this system is more powerful, deeper bass. On movies like Unstoppable I felt the bass was fast and smooth, but the sub didn't give me quite the extension or impact I've seen from models like Velodyne's DD-12 or JL Audio's F112.
Meridian is one of the few companies in consumer audio with a legitimate history of delivering game-changing technologies on a regular basis. When that legacy is combined with its sleek and graceful industrial designs, it's clear that Meridian can provide a turnkey product line that meets the requirements of diehard audio fanatics and elite Park Avenue residents.
Two pairs of DSP3200 speakers with stands:$13,400
DSP3300 LCR speaker:$4,000
DSW Subwoofer: $5,000
Audio Core 200: $3,000
G61R Surround Controller: $7,500
HD621 HDMI Audio Processor: $3,000
Media Core 200: $4,000
Misc SpeakerLink cables: $1,900
Total: $41,800
State-of-the-art digital technologies, THX certification, and compatibility with high-res audio and 3D video Elegant industrial design Sounds smooth and detailed, and has a wide soundstage
In a larger room, Meridian's DSP5200 speaker would be a better choice than the DSP3200 for its increased dynamic capabilities The G61R remote control is big, awkward and cluttered with buttons The DSW DSP subwoofer lacks in the production of low-end, thunderous thump


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Jan Olav Christensen
posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 3:14 am
Hi, I am running a latent class analysis with six ordered categorical indicators. I am using type = complex to account for cluster sampling. However, I find that there is disagreement between BIC and LMR LRT when judging the appropriate number of classes. BIC suggests an 8 class solution (which is interpretable), while LMR suggests only two classes. Prior to adding the type = complex statement, LMR suggested six classes. So I am wondering if it is possible that LMR under some conditions may underextract classes? I have heard that it may overextract classes, but with the current data two classes makes little sense, while the larger number of classes makes much more intuitive sense.
I am aware that theoretical considerations and interpretability must always be involved, but I have also heard that one should look no further when encountering a non-significant LMR.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 7:39 am
Simulations show that LMR and BIC perform similarly, but real data is another story. Often LMR overextracts in my experience. Given your discrepant findings, I would inspect the profiles for 2-8 classes and see if going beyond 2 classes gives you new, substantively different and meaningful profiles. And you can also check Tech10 for absolute model fit of bivariate relations.
Jan Olav Christensen
posted on Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 1:39 am
Thank you so much for the helpful suggestions. It appears that BIC is completely unaffected by the addition of TYPE=COMPLEX whereas LMR is greatly affected by it. I am no statistician, so I dont know why this would be. My fear is that the extracted classes are somehow an artifact of the clustering of the data and that this is what is reflected by the LMR non-significance.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 10:54 am
Please send the outputs with and without COMPLEX and your license number to
Mike Todd
posted on Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 5:58 pm
We are encountering a similar issue with our data. The SABIC and LMR test yield very discrepant results once potential geographic clustering is accounted for (via TYPE=COMPLEX) in our latent profile analyses.
With clustering accounted for, LMR tests point to very restricted, uninterpretable solutions.
For example, "non-COMPLEX" findings using the current set of continuous indicators and related indicators from the same sample point to interpretable 4-class solutions. Once clustering is accounted for, however, the LMR (but not the SABIC) points to a 2-class solution (i.e., the 3-class solution is not statistically better than the 2-class solution).
We are puzzled as to which fit criterion/a we should consider and/or weight more heavily.
Thanks for any tips you can offer.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, November 15, 2013 - 11:49 am
I would use BIC in this case.
Mike Todd
posted on Friday, November 15, 2013 - 1:34 pm
Thanks, Linda. Will do.
Blair Turner
posted on Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 7:29 am
Hi, I am running a latent class analysis with 8 categorical indicators. I am using type=complex to account for the complex survey design of the sample. I noticed in the output the "results in probability scale" are missing. How do I obtain those results when using type= mixture complex?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 4:33 pm
Please send your output to Support along with your license number.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN -- Rumors about security threats at Kings Mountain High School this week may threaten the school's prom, police said Thursday.
But Cleveland County Schools Superintendent Bruce Boyles said the prom will go on as planned.
Rumors -- on Facebook and by word of mouth in the community -- all stemmed from several fights involving KMHS students, said KM Police Chief Melvin Proctor.
�There were two off-campus fights videoed and we believe there was a third one. The fights started because a student didn�t like the way another student looked at him and they agreed to meet up,� Proctor said.
�There have been no bomb threats," he said, responding to rumors, "and no riots.�
One fight was last Friday outside the Kings Mountain YMCA, and at least one more was at Davidson Park, Proctor said.
Six students were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the fights, all on simple affray charges. Five students have $2,500 bonds and one student has a $5,000 bond because he was also charged with assault inflicting serious injury, he said.
�It all started when students said they were going to bring guns and knives to school to settle it all,� Proctor said. �Parents got involved and started posting on Facebook and rumors started spreading.�
Police have spent the past several days tracking rumors -- including that there have been bomb threats and riots at the school, Proctor said. The Star has also received several calls about security threats at the school. All of those reports have turned out to be false, Proctor said.
Due to the reports, however, police have stepped up security at the school this week.
�Kings Mountain is the safest school to be at right now because police officers are walking the halls,� said Donna Carpenter, public information officer for Cleveland County Schools. �This week, there were calls to the school and rumors circulating that something had happened or was about to happened at the high school.�
If rumors continue and police and school officials believe security is a concern, authorities may consider cancelling Kings Mountain's prom set for Saturday.
�No one wants to ruin prom, but students need to think about that. It�s not fun and games anymore,� Proctor said. �If parents and students keep posting stuff on Facebook and spreading rumors, there will be no prom.�
Boyles said prom will go on as scheduled and the school will be working with law enforcement, as they do at all proms, for safety.
"They had a great day today at school and students were going about their business," Boyles said. "No one was doing anything that would cause concern."


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More than a decade after the state was brought to court for mistreating prisoners, California has exited from federal control over its prison system.
The odyssey has been both costly and politically embarrassing, but most of all it shows the extent to which the federal government can impact the destiny of the states.
At one time, three separate federal judges were overseeing administration of the state prison system for over-crowding, poor medical facilities and treatment, and an outdated process for carrying out capital punishment.
Most of the arguments were based on the 8th Amendment's prohibition against "cruel and unusual punishment," a concept that applies even to those who are incarcerated and about to be put to death.
Now these issues have been put to rest, or are close enough that the last federal judge, Thelton Henderson, has released California from the federal government's grasp.
Political conservatives may wince at the thought of federal control, but in fact during the long prison
oversight period, the conservative U.S. Supreme Court upheld the actions of the lower federal courts.
Lest one trivialize the value of the 8th Amendment or any other portion of the U.S. Constitution, we must remember that this document is the supreme law of the land.
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That's why the federal courts became involved in the prison issue to begin with.
Beyond the prison problems, the fight between the state and federal government underscores the preeminence of the U.S. Constitution and its guarantees over the wishes of the state.
That kind of reasoning applies to a variety of issues ranging from the state's desire to reduce spending on federally-funded welfare programs to its permissive attitude on medical marijuana to facilities for the disabled.
On these and countless other matters the federal government often has the final say.
The binding relationship between the federal government and the states also helps to explain why crafting the California state budget is not simply a matter of state leaders deciding what or what not to do.
Between the laws passed by Congress and the myriad federal programs with precise rules for implementation, the federal government is a player in the state budget process.
In 2008, for example, California received $78 billion from the feds through 43 different programs--most of which contained strict requirements for administration.
"States rights" proponents have a point when they say that federal regulations often prevent California from charting its own course.
Yet, as long as our constitutional arrangement remains in place, squabbles between the states and federal government will persist. More times than not, the disagreement will end with California crying "Uncle," as in Sam.
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Green victory: Energy saving efforts help K-State, Manhattan win region's Take Charge! Challenge
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Through energy audits, house retrofits and light bulb changes, Kansas State University and the city of Manhattan won its competition against the University of Kansas and the city of Lawrence in the 2011 Take Charge! Challenge.
The competition, organized by the Climate and Energy Project and funded by the Kansas Corporation Commission, was a statewide energy savings contest involving more than 275,000 Kansans from 16 communities. Each region's winners -- Kansas State University and Manhattan, Baldwin City, Colby and Fort Scott -- received a $100,000 grant for an efficiency or renewable energy project.
Kansas State University and KU competed in the university region, working to save energy through several ways. The competition was measured and judged based on whole-house energy efficiency, lighting changes and community involvement from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30.
Combined, K-State and KU completed 576 Efficiency Kansas audits, 90 whole house retrofits, 71,265 bulbs switched, 3,266 programmable thermostats installed, 261 events and reached 57,954 residents.
The competition's leaders also encouraged communities to schedule energy audits, because each audit gave the community more points toward winning. The university's first family, Kirk and Noel Schulz, opened their on-campus residence to an energy audit March 1.
Statewide, 110.2 billion British thermal units of gas and electricity were saved, with an annual value of $2,341,025. This equates to 19,002 barrels of oil not imported, taking 3,300 cars off the road, or enough energy to power 985 Kansas homes for a year.


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Since 1960, the Silver School has been a pioneer in training over 18,000 social work practitioners and leaders in every field of practice, affecting lives around the world. From 1960s gang violence to the AIDS crisis of the 1980s to 9/11, NYU's social workers have been at the center of response efforts that turn crises into social progress.
The mission of the Silver School of Social Work at New York University is to educate professionals in a global perspective for social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities and to provide leadership in the development of knowledge relevant to social work practice in complex urban environments.
The School seeks to fulfill its mission by building and transmitting knowledge that is grounded in empirical research, and that will help to alleviate human suffering, enhance the vitality and caring capacity of communities, and promote the ideals of a humane and just world.
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Tivoli introduces new iPAL - now available in yellow
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I love listening to my iPod. Everywhere I go, I have it plugged in - on the road, in my car, on the bus, at work; everywhere. But no matter how much I love having all of my audio/visual media right at my fingertips, there has always been one thing that has bothered me about iPods and all of their associated paraphernalia - they all look the same.
They all resemble something that Eero Saarinen carved out of a block of plastic, polished to a shine, and made available to the public. This is all well and good if you have a condo chock-full of Jetsons furniture, eschewing any and all hard lines in favor of the Apple standard of soft eggshell curved products. I, on the other hand, am a pretty typical guy and have a living space peppered with very angular, semi-broken furniture and accoutrements that make a proto-futuristic iPod docking station look a tad out of place.
Enter Tivoli's iPAL docking station. Resembling something that would be right at home on a WWII submarine or knocking around in the jungle on a National Geographic expedition; it is the perfect addition to my jumbled, yet spartan living situation. Stacked next to my hotplate and the Zenith TV that I use as the base for my coffee table, it looks perfectly natural - like it was meant to be there. Despite its rugged and retro appearance, it offers amazing sound quality, and also comes with an AM/FM auto-tuner and a NiMH battery pack that recharges in three hours and offers 16 hours of continuous play.
While its price, at $274.04 (192.40 Euro) makes it far more expensive than any of the rest of my furniture, it still looks mighty fine sitting atop my bookshelf made of cinder-blocks and 2x4's.
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On Monday, April 22, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Library of Congress National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP) will co-host the Rosenzweig Forum on Technology and the Humanities: Preserving and Interpreting Born-Digital Collections, as a special event in celebration of ALA's Preservation Week 2013.
The forum will host four speakers. Presenters from the Smithsonian Institution Archives and the Library of Congress will talk about how their institutions are addressing the acquisition and preservation of born-digital collections. Kari Kraus from UMD will provide a perspective on scholarly and research use of these unique collections.
- Riccardo Ferrante, Director of Digital Services & IT Archivist, and Lynda Schmitz Fuhrig, Electronic Records Archivist, Smithsonian Institution Archives on "More Than Just A Pretty Picture: Caring For and Sharing Of Born-Digital Collections at the Smithsonian"
- Bertram Lyons, Folklife Specialist and Digital Assets Manager, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress on "Holistic Preservation for Living Archives: the StoryCorps collection at the American Folklife Center"
- Kari Kraus, Assistant Professor in the College of Information Studies and the Department of English at the University of Maryland on "'We Leaned into the Platform': Talking to Game Designers at the Top of Their Game"
When: Monday, April 22, 6:00-7:30 pm
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This event is free and open to the public. ADA accommodations should be made at least five days in advance at (202) 707-6363 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Preservation Week—an initiative supported by the Library of Congress, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services of the ALA, the Institute of Library and Museum Services, the American Institute for Conservation, the Society of American Archivists and Heritage Preservation—encourages libraries and other collection institutions to connect to our local communities and inspire action to preserve our collective heritage.
The Rosenzweig Forum for the Digital Humanities is named in honor of Roy Rosenzweig and is a collaboration of the Center for History & New Media (CHNM) at George Mason University, the Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship (CNDLS) at Georgetown University, and the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (MITH) at the University of Maryland.