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Recently, I interviewed Nicholas Gullo, the Lead Technician at Tiger Direct in Vernon Hills, IL. Because of his background and unique skill set working in retail at Tiger Direct, thought he could provide an interesting perspective to those interested in IT retail and technical support.
How would you describe your ideal day?
perfect work day for me would be having multiple projects to do, and
infinite amount of time to get them done, and a guarantee of not having
any interruptions. In a retail environment, time is always against you,
and interruptions are inevitable. This makes my ideal work day a total
fantasy. But it's nice to dream.
What are some challenges involved in your position that are unknown to your coworkers?
think the main challenge that I deal with here that others may take for
granted is the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks at the
same, while also assisting customers and keeping the other technicians
and service advisors equally focused. There is always going to be
deadlines on our work so keeping up with it is very important. We pride
ourselves on having a very fast turnaround on checked-in computers, so
it's always a struggle to make sure that all work is done on time, is
done properly, and the customers are contacted in a timely fashion.
What is your job title? How would you describe it to someone unfamiliar with technology?
job title is Lead Technician. For someone not familiar with what I do,
my position is basically acting as the right hand of the Technical
Services Supervisor, and aiding in the day-to-day running of the
department. I am also totally in-charge of the department when the
Technical Services Supervisor is not on-duty, or when he is occupied
with other tasks outside of the department.
What is your best approach to stay on top of technology?
Internet is by far the best way to stay on the cutting edge of
technology news. There are thousands of websites dedicated to the latest
and greatest technology news and information. Magazines can also
sometimes be a good source, but usually the news is already rather
out-of-date by the time the magazine actually makes it to newsstands.
Staying on top of things is very important in this line of work, as it
makes you much more credible to the consumer.
What are three technology areas that you have expertise in that make you qualified for this role? Please explain.
don't know if there are any particular areas that are especially
helpful since so many areas in technology overlap each other. I would
probably say that besides the basic computer knowledge (hardware and
software), that knowledge of computer networking and security principles
is very important. Another area that I frequently receive questions
about is the computer's ability to connect to a television, and how to
stream media across different devices.
Do you spend more time with internal or external clients?
spend all of my time with the customers who come into the store needing
service. Although we do offer in-home services, it is not my job to
perform that work, as we do have other technicians who can do that for
What are some myths or exaggerations of technology that you wish to dispel?
thing that I am frequently asked is why I can't recover files from a
customer's hard drive disk, or also why hard disk drives are so prone to
failure over time. Also, you cannot easily convert USB to FireWire, no
matter how much you want to. I'd be happy if I was never asked that
From my experiences, what are some of the more difficult technology challenges for clients?
of the most difficult challenges for customers would be understanding
the way that Windows stores files, and where to go to access their
files. Tying directly into that is also the backup and recovery of
files, and how the process works.
Do you have any biases toward certain technology companies? If so, does it matter if you have biases toward certain companies?
absolutely do. There are some companies whose products I would never
willingly sell to anyone, regardless of what they need or want. On the
other hand, there are products from companies that I will always sell
over any others.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Interview with Nicholas Gullo -- Lead Technician at Tiger Direct
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Retford's James Freeman followed his opening 65 with a two-under-par 68 at Middlesbrough's Brass Castle course to lead at the halfway stage of the North of England Youths Open.
Freeman is one ahead of James Mason (Fulford) with Barnard Castle's Rob Dinwiddie three shots back after a second round 71. Conditions were difficult with the heat and hard grounds but 15-year-old Dale Smith, from Saltburn, looked to be heading for a fine score when he was four under par on the 17th tee, but he finished with two bogeys for a second successive 68 and share of third place with Dinwiddie.
Malton's Darren Rix must have been the unluckiest player yesterday when his club broke as he was making a shot on the fifth tee and the ball ricochetted backwards to hit his bag and that meant a two-shot penalty and he had to play his fourth shot from five yards behind the tee!
SCORES: 133 J Freeman (Retford) 65 68; 134 J Mason (Fulford) 69 65; 136 R Dinwiddie (Barnard Castle) 65 71, D Smith (Saltburn) 68 68; 137 D Butwell (Lee-on-the-Solent) 67 70, R Hillas (Northcliffe) 68 69; 138 A Town (Northcliffe) 69 69; 139 M Kanski (Hesketh) 70 69.

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The 2012 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and the Philadelphia Eagles have some needs that could be filled with careful selections. However, the truth remains that they only have three Day 1 picks, which means they have to prioritize.
When Andy Reid looks around the rest of the NFC East, he sees nothing but optimism. The Giants are reigning champs, the Cowboys look energized with the prospect of another season with Miles Austin, Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware leading the way, and Baylor prospect Robert Griffin Jr. should energize the fan base in Washington quickly in 2012.
He sees the same thing in his own fan base, however, because of this year's off-season. The addition of DeMeco Ryans, the trading of Asante Samuel, and the re-signings of so many key pieces clearly overshadow the loss of left tackle Jason Peters. They even signed former Bill Demetress Bell to fill the void.
So, what are the Eagles' remaining needs and who can they fill them with? Let's explore!
5. Franchise Quarterback
Michael Vick is injury-prone. Woopdee-doo! Everyone knew that already. What they might not know, however, is that the Eagles have the ability to cut Vick after 2012 with only a minimal cap hit.
Many have called the upcoming year the "Year of Reckoning" for head coach Andy Reid. However, I think Reid and Vick are a packaged deal. If the Eagles flop, they're both heading out of town.
The Eagles don't have a long-term solution at QB outside of Vick. If he fails, gets injured, or even wants to leave, they could have a problem on their hands. Now, that might mean waiting until 2013 to grab Matt Barkley out of USC, Oklahoma's Landry Jones, or even Michigan's high-flying Denard Robinson. But it is a need.
Possible 2012 Solutions: Brandon Weeden (Oklahoma State), Ryan Tannehill (Texas A&M), Kirk Cousins (Michigan State)
Tannehill is the least likely option, seeing that teams as high up as Cleveland (#4) and Miami (#9) are interested in the mobile signal-caller.
His mobility and ability to make plays is his best trait, as well as his size and arm. He has the athleticism to be a good NFL quarterback, but his throwing mechanics, footwork, and accuracy could all use some work.
Tannehill threw for over 3700 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions in his senior season with the Aggies. The interceptions are pretty high, but his other numbers are very good in contrast.
The Eagles would have to give up two picks, most likely their #15 and #51. Tannehill's stock has risen quickly, which is why Philadelphia should be wary of a bust. His "potential" certainly isn't worth two Day 1 picks.
Weeden, an Oklahoma State product, has good accuracy, footwork, and pocket presence. His ability to lead an offense surpasses that of Tannehill. In short, he's NFL-ready and would fit well in the Eagles scheme.
However, he doesn't have Ryan's athleticism. He has ideal height, but he needs to work a little bit on his arm strength and his mobility.
That being said, he had a much better senior season than Tannehill. He threw for 4727 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions at Oklahoma State.
Weeden is my favorite option out of the three, but again the Eagles might have to trade up to get him. In this case, they'd have to give up their #46 and #51 in exchange for the #33 or #34 with which they could select the 28-year old. Yeah, he's 28.
Finally, there's Michigan State's Kirk Cousins.
Cousins throws a very accurate ball in a clean pocket, possesses good velocity, and is very polished off the field. He makes really good decisions, rarely turns the ball over, and runs an offense well. He also brings leadership qualities that are required of a quarterback.
However, he struggles to escape pressure and throw in a congested pocket. He can become flustered by blitzing defenses and struggle to regain his rhythm.
He'd be the easiest to pick up, with either of their second-round picks or even the third-round picks. They wouldn't have to invest their entire future to get him, and if he pans could be a franchise QB.
4. Strong Safety
Unlike many others, I'm not of the belief that the Eagles need to draft a strong safety early in this year's draft.
We already have young depth at that position in the form of Kurt Coleman and Jaiquawn Jarrett. Coleman had a better-than-expected 2011 campaign, grabbing four interceptions and recording an impressive 78 tackles. Jarrett didn't receive much playing time as a result, but from what we've seen at Temple, he has the ability to be a good NFL starting safety.
Even so, there is the contingency that doesn't believe in either, and they have some basis in fact. Coleman is mistake-prone in the run game, and Jarrett struggles in the zone. However, there's a reason I have them fourth on the list, and I don't think the Eagles should take a chance by reaching for anyone at the position.
Possible Solutions: Mark Barron (Alabama), Janzen Jackson (McNeese State), Harrison Smith (Notre Dame)
Barron, a product of Nick Saban's defense, has been the hot candidate for the last couple weeks.
His biggest strengths are his form tackling, his consistent, downhill run defense, his really good ball skills, and his smarts. He called an extremely complex defense as the leader of the defense down in Tuscaloosa, which means he is ready to be a student of the NFL as he makes what should be a smooth transition.
His only real weakness is his overall speed, but he really makes up for it because of how well he takes angles and how well he reads plays right off the snap.
Barron would be a nice addition, but the Eagles would have to trade down a couple spots (the Cowboys want him at #14) to get him, which might include dealing either Coleman or Jarrett to get him. It's really a judgement call on how much we believe he'll improve the position, and in my mind we should give Kurt and Jaiquawn time to develop.
However, while safety isn't the biggest need, Barron is the type of play-maker the Eagles would be looking for out of their first-round pick.
Jackson would be a low-risk option at the position, seeing as his character concerns might mean he drops to the fifth or sixth rounds.
After an All-SEC season in 2010 as a sophomore, Jackson was let go by Tennessee for unspecified reasons, most likely involving substance abuse. He then transferred to McNeese State where he played pretty well.
Jackson's draft value shouldn't fool you: he's a rare talent. His unique blend of strength, speed, and ball skills means he plays the position extremely well, and can hang with most receivers and running backs. He's good in coverage, and isn't afraid to come up and help stuff the run.
His biggest challenge will be to try and curb his "big hit-or-miss" strategy, which has gotten him into trouble on several occasions. If he's available in later rounds, I think he'd be an excellent low-risk, high-reward option for the Eagles at the position.
Finally, we have Harrison Smith of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
After 7 interceptions as a junior in 2010, Smith re-bounded with a different type of year as a senior. He recorded 90 tackles, broke up 11 passes, and got 3.5 tackles for a loss, but didn't record a single interception.
Smith has natural ball-hawking instincts, following the ball everyone and forcing plenty of turnovers (has the ability to reach out for picks and separate runners from the ball). He is also a tackling machine, willing to deliver big hits on players and has deceptive speed and agility for someone at 6'1″. In short, he's a play-maker.
His biggest flaw is his tendency to overrun plays and lose track of players in coverage. He has the ability to start as a rookie for the Eagles, but will take some time to refine his game and limit mistakes.
Many scouts have him going in the early second-round to either the Rams at #39 or the Dolphins at #42. Since the Eagles hold the #46 pick, they'd have to trade up to get him, but if he falls in their lap, he'd be a good addition to perhaps compete with Coleman, Allen, and Jarrett.
3. Red Zone Threat
The Eagles have one of the most explosive offenses, but they've always struggled to throw the ball in the red zone. Even with the addition of LeSean McCoy, who scored 14 red zone touchdowns last season, Philadelphia ranked 14th in the NFL in terms of red zone touchdown percentage (51.2).
DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin are explosive, big-play threats, but neither is very consistent when it comes to moving the chains or scoring inside the red zone. In fact, those two only combined for nine touchdowns in 2011, less than or equal to ten different individuals.
Possible Solutions: Michael Floyd (Notre Dame), Mohamed Sanu (Rutgers), Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina)
Let's start with Floyd, the most talented of the three. In his senior season with the Fighting Irish, Michael caught 100 passes for 1147 yards and three touchdowns. He finished eighth in receptions among all D-I receivers.
The scouting report on Floyd is pretty clear: he will be an elite possession receiver in the NFL. He has the hands and size to catch balls in traffic, as well as a knack for making plays at the point of attack. Floyd also knows how to bust a zone, settling down in open areas and making key plays.
He isn't blessed with elite speed like Jackson or Maclin, which means he isn't much of a deep threat. But then again, the Eagles don't need another big play guy; Floyd fits exactly what they're looking for.
The reports on where Floyd could land are mixed. Some have him going to Jacksonville at #7, but others have him falling to Cleveland at #18. He would definitely require the Eagles #15 selection if he were to drop that far, which is why the Eagles would be cautious about selecting him.
Sanu, a former Scarlet Knight, has been one of the fastest-rising offensive players on everyone's big board. His reliability in tight spaces make him a viable short-yardage passing threat, and he has the athleticism to be a quality #2 or even high-end #3 option for the Eagles.
Sanu had 115 receptions for 1206 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2011, ranking in the top 5 in terms of receptions among Division-1 receivers.
Earlier, he might have dropped to #88 where the Eagles would've been happy to pick him up, but it seems more likely now that the Eagles will have to use their #51 instead. This leaves question marks surrounding the pick, but he'd be an excellent pick up if they went for him.
Finally we have the Gamecocks' Alshon Jeffery, who's draft stock has risen and fallen as much as anyone else.
Following an incredible sophomore campaign, Jeffery came back down to earth as a junior, compiling 762 yards and 8 touchdowns on 49 catches.
His biggest asset is his ability to react and make athletic plays at the point of attack. However, his route running and ability to get separation are negatives, and he'll need to improve because he won't be able to dominate the point of the catch against bigger NFL corners.
The Eagles will most likely have to be involved in a trade-down scenario to grab Jeffery, so he's the least likely option of the three.
2. Defensive Tackle
With the imminent losses of Antonio Dixon and Derek Landri next season, the Eagles should be looking for a long-term solution at the defensive tackle position.
If those two were to leave, the Eagles would be left with Cullen Jenkins and Mike Patterson, two tackles who are above average but not stars.
Possible Solutions: Fletcher Cox (Mississippi State), Dontari Poe (Memphis), Quinton Coples (North Carolina)
I don't want to delve too deeply into either Cox or Poe, because I've already discussed them in a recent article, but here are the quick low-downs into both.
In his junior year at Mississippi State, Cox recorded 56 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks.
Cox has the ability to engage with offensive linemen, disengage quickly, and use his speed and athleticism to pursue runners and quarterbacks in the backfield before the rest of the offense has time to even register his movements. He is the most like current Eagle Cullen Jenkins, who is known for his pass-rushing and deep penetrations.
Unfortunately, these strengths also come with corresponding weaknesses. Cox isn't the biggest kid on the block—at least for defensive tackle prospects—which means that his ability to clog up holes and bring down runners easily are severely limited. He is one of the players in this draft who will benefit the most from an NFL workout schedule, so he can bulk up and play the position well.
Currently, many analysts have Cox going in the early to mid-first round, and that seems plausible. He could go as early as #9, but if he's there at #15, I'd be fine with the Eagles taking him.
Poe, a workout warrior, didn't have a great career at Memphis; let's just say he wasn't as statistically impressive as any of the other guys I've talked about.
Dontari has elite size and athleticism, meaning he demands attention from 1-2 linemen on every play. His biggest strength is his ability to clog up rushing lanes, fight off blockers, and bring down runners very easily.
His biggest weakness is his ability to recognize plays as they develop. He often gets sealed out of plays because he either over- or under-compensates in one direction, something that he really needs to work on.
A couple of teams might go for Poe very early in the first round because of his athleticism and potential, which means he might not even be a possibility for Philadelphia at all. He's not worth trading up for, but if he's there at #15, the Eagles have few enough holes to where they can take a chance on the massive prospect.
Finally, we come to Tar Heels senior prospect Quinton Coples.
Coples is coming off a very good season in Chapel Hill, rotating between playing tackle and end. Je had 55 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks in 2011.
Quinton is a very grounded player, moving with agility and a purpose. He can shed blocks well, can overpower nearly everyone in his way, is a reliable tackler, and can anchor down and hold his position in the run game. He'll do well at either DE or DT for the Eagles, because of his versatility, and could make an impact in a rotation with Dixon or Patterson.
Coples is really a boom-or-bust guy at this point, seeing that his lack of game awareness is near that of Poe's. If he can't start to learn how to understand and read plays, his future in the NFL could be bleak. With that said, all it takes is good NFL coaching and we have a sure-fire round 1 talent on our hands.
In his latest mock draft, Matt Miller had the Eagles taking Coples with their #15 pick, which means he's certainly a distinct possibility. I'd put him in almost the same boat as Poe, a semi-large risk, but again the Eagles have the roster flexibility to take a chance on him.
1. Outside Linebacker
The Eagles fixed their middle linebacker problem by trading for Houston's DeMeco Ryans, but they're still a little shaky on the outside.
Their young corps is comprised of Moise Fokou, Casey Matthews, Jamar Chaney, and Brian Rolle. There are many believers that Chaney and Rolle have potential, including myself, but the addition of another linebacker wouldn't hurt considering the Eagles could deal Fokou and make Matthews the backup MLB.
Possible Solutions: Luke Kuechly (Boston College), Dont'a Hightower (Alabama), Zach Brown (North Carolina)
Kuechly is the top-ranked linebacker according to many sites, including nj.com, because of his pro-level ability and collegiate career.
Luke led all of Division 1 by 41 tackles in 2011, recording 191 of them. It was a record for a Boston College player, and simply a feat that may not be repeated for years to come.
He also ranked somewhat high among linebacker for tackles for loss, recording 12.0 of them.
Kuechly has the innate ability to always be around the ball, whether it is diverting the runner one way or bringing him down. He is also a natural linebacker, dissecting plays quickly and running downhill towards the ball-carrier.
He will struggle at time due to his average speed and agility, which he was able to make up for using smarts at the college level. Kuechly isn't a good pass-rusher either, but then again the Eagles feature two of the best defensive ends in the league.
However, his consistent tackling would be a welcome addition alongside the inconsistent Rolle.
Kuechly would definitely require the Eagles #15 pick, and might not even be there. So, if there are strong reports that he won't be, they'd have to trade up and make things work.
Hightower, anchoring a Division-1 best defense at MLB, would be another possible solution at outside linebacker.
He recorded 85 tackles with 4.0 sacks and 11.0 tackles for a loss as a senior, playing inside.
Dont'a is a good run-stuffer, getting off of blocks quickly and pursuing plays well. He's good at staying in holes and not being forced out of position, meaning that he won't be very mistake-prone in the NFL.
Like Kuechly, his size is ideal, but his speed isn't. He's a decent blitzer off the edge, but has never been much of a pass-coverage guy and will struggle to make game-changing plays as a pro.
Plenty of analysts, including Matt Miller, have Hightower going in the late first-round to either the Patriots or the Green Bay Packers. The Eagles were hoping earlier that he might fall to the mid second-round, but now it seems they'd either have to give up their two second-round picks or trade down in the first-round to make this move equitable.
Zach Brown of the North Carolina Tar Heels is the third and final solution I'll be discussing at outside linebacker.
Brown had a very good senior season with UNC in 2011. He recorded 105 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 3 interceptions as their strong-side linebacker.
He has elite athleticism, even more than Jamar Chaney. He can cover most TEs and FBs, as well as staying in front of the outside runs. He was also a team captain at college, meaning that he could develop into a defensive leader for the Eagles.
Brown, unfortunately, lacks ideal size and build for an NFL 'backer. He struggles to get off blockers that are bigger than he is, meaning that he completely disappears for stretches at a time. If he bulks up a little, and combines strength with speed, he could be a very good option for Philly at OLB.
Plenty of mocks have him going in the late second-round, even to the Eagles at #51, so he seems like the most likely option among the three.


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Oh movie birth scenes, why are you so silly? So dramatic. So screamy. So unrealistic. ONE freaking contraction and it's "Honey ..." Mad car chase ensues, there's some yelling and maybe hijinks, and then out pops the baby approximately one minute later if you're lucky. I know, I know -- audience members are never going to sit through a realistically-portrayed 12-hour labor. And movie-makers love labor scenes because they're ripe with DRAMA!
I asked my friends on Facebook the other day to name a few of the most ridiculously unrealistic movie birth scenes, and the answer was unanimous: All of them. But that's going to make a really long blog post, so I collected just a few of my favorites.
1. Breaking Dawn I. This is The Stir, so of course we have to mention Twilight first. Here's Bella giving birth to Esme via vampire-bite, as you do. Was your C-section this gory? Of course not. But you may have hallucinated that it was Robert Pattinson who delivered your baby.
2. Nine Months. Doesn't everyone think it's SO CUTE when men faint during labor scenes? And when they send their laboring baby-mamas crashing into a door via wheelchair? Ugh, remind me to never deliver a baby anywhere within 500 feet of Hugh Grant. Or Robin Williams.
3. She's Having a Baby. Because Kate Bush always croons when you get a C-section. Oh, but remember how cute Kevin Bacon once was? Okay, I won't lie. I kind of love this scene -- but not for its portrayal of childbirth.
4. Junior. Ahhrnold Schwarzenegger gives birth to ... Baby Ahhhrnold. I've never seen this movie. And now I am glad. California, I give you: Your former governor.
5. What to Expect When You're Expecting. You don't get to bribe the anesthesiologist into giving your wife an epidural ahead of everyone else in their schedule. That I know of. I don't know ... give it a try next time.
6. Men in Black. I think this is my favorite one. Aliens can deliver squid babies nearly unassisted, did you know? It doesn't hurt to have Will Smith on hand to throw around during a contraction.
7. Star Trek. No, this one is my favorite. Childbirth as J.J. Abrams imagines it: In an escape pod, with lots of lens flares and lasers shooting! If I had to look at that OB/GYN's giant eyes on the other end of my yonni, I think I'd scream, too. Oh, but this truly is an emotionally affecting scene. I kind of love it anyway.
What's your favorite unrealistic movie birth scene?
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Solve urban problems and facilitate city management
"... Urban India is getting crowded. Migration to cities is increasing by the year, which is why the Indian government has focused on creating these smart cities to solve urban problems and facilitate city management. ..."
"... India's smart city program hopes to revolutionize city life and improve the quality of life for India's urban population. However, with mass migration leading to basic issues, like water shortages and overcrowding, the pace at which these cities will be developed will be the key. ..."
Find this at http://america.cgtn.com/2014/12/19/india-plans-to-build-100-smart-cities .


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A thief took a money order writing machine and four blank money orders from Lucey's Store, 100 W. Wilkes-Barre St., Easton, police reported yesterday.
Edward Lucey said he asked a man he found standing in the rear of the shop what he wanted. The man said, "Nothing." Lucey told police he went into a back room and when he returned, saw the man, carrying the machine, running through the front door.
He said the man was 25 to 28 years old, about 5-foot-7 and about 175 pounds. He wore a red-and-blue ski jacket and hat, Lucey said. Police said the serial numbers on the money orders were consecutively, 1764595122 through 1764595125.


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The buildup of chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere appears to be slowing for the first time since the compounds came under attack as destroyers of the planet's protective ozone layer, says one of the scientists who first identified the problem.
"It's a tough call," says F. Sherwood Rowland, a chemistry professor at the University of California at Irvine. The slowdown noted in the past year is tiny and "very difficult to measure. . . . But there's definitely a slowdown." He says it appears that the annual growth in atmospheric chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is down by several tenths of a percent.
Rowland and Mario J. Molina of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered the CFC-ozone connection in 1974. Both will address the issue again this week in Baltimore at the Chemrawn VII conference on atmospheric chemistry, at the Stouffer Harborplace Hotel.


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Replacement Power Supply Compatibility Apple Part Number 661-4183
Question regarding a stock item in the ifixit store.
I have an iMac 24" 2.16GHZ, Model A1200, AMC 2111, S/N W872807HVGN.
There is a replacement power supply in the ifixit store which appears to be the right item to suit my iMac. I have reservations about purchasing the item because the Apple Part Number on the replacement part (661-4183) is different to the one I have removed from my iMac (614-0387).
Is the power supply in the store an exact replacement?
Assistance much appreciated.
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Choosing a church home is a very important step in you and your family's lives. Please take a few minutes and look around our site to learn a little more of what we are about. Regardless of your age and if you are single or married, there is a place for you here in our awesome church family. We invite you to learn, grow and be encouraged as we move forward in God's goodness.
We are a Bible believing church that is bringing the Word of God in a powerful way not only to Lander, but to Wyoming and the whole Rocky Mountain Region. We strive to bring relevant messages to the people who need God's Word in their everyday lives.
Always remember you are valuable and precious, special and important to God and He has a wonderful, fulfilling plan for your life. We invite you to come join us!
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GRACoL Press Run Breaks New Ground at Komori
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Press release from the issuing companyAlexandria, VA, June 13, 2005. The International Digital Enterprise Alliance (IDEAlliance) today announced that the GRACoL (General Requirements and Applications for Commercial Offset Lithography) Committee has broken new ground in its most research press run held June 2 and 3 at Komori North America. GRACoL is conducting research press runs during 2005 to develop their new specification and working guidelines for consistent, high-quality commercial color printing with a comprehensive view of how to print a color managed press sheet to optimize visual appearance. This year, GRACoL has conducted a series of press runs to research and develop an unambiguous description of how good commercial printing "appears" to the eye, on a Number 1 sheet. The heart of this "print appearance" specification will be to develop a new, visually acceptable characterization data set to replace DTR004. The second purpose of these test runs is to develop some relatively simple calibration and process control methods and aim points that will help end users accurately replicate the specified appearance on any press or proofing system. The final data from the press runs in 2004 - 2005 will form a body of work to be published as the GRACoL 7 Specification in late 2005. To date, GRACoL Press runs have been conducted at Sandy Alexander, Integrity Graphics, MAN Roland and LAgraphico. According to Gerry Gerlach, Co-chair of the GRACoL Committee, "In the GRACoL press runs, we have broken from tradition by focusing on colorimetric data for grey balance in the mid-tones rather than on the densitometric aims for each color." Gerlach continued, "Each press run has added to our body of knowledge and we now have a much clearer idea of how a typical high quality commercial printer prints. We are coming closer to standardizing our definition of gray balance and are working to define new aims and achieve even smoother curves that reflect much better the typical performance of today's commercial printers." The most recent GRACoL Press Run at Komori North America broke new ground on a number of fronts. This press run enabled the GRACoL Committee to not only employ their new GRACoL color methodology for calibrating the press, achieving gray balance to the mid-tones, and matching the TR001 curves to achieve a visual match on the first day, but to duplicate the effort by completing a second, confirming press run that achieved a similar visual match on the second day as well. Stephan Carter, President, Komori America Corporation stated, "Komori is pleased to support the GRACol committee and their commitment to defining and refining printing standards that will help our customers achieve predictable results press run after press run. It is important that when industry standards are developed that a printer's interests are heard, and at Komori we feel our participation helps to voice those interests and needs of the printer." According to Don Hutcheson, Chair of GRACoL, "Perhaps the most exciting advance from the Komori run is that we had the opportunity to refine our TR001-based curve to more closely match the average curve of several existing ICC profiles developed by the ECI (European Color Initiative). The change was subtle, but we felt it actually improved the appearance of the GRACoL sheet, while simultaneously aligning the proposed new US commercial printing standard more closely with the goals of the newly-formed "Printing Across Borders" initiative (PAB), of which IDEAlliance GRACoL, ECI and the Ghent PDF Workgroup are founding members. (For more information on PAB, go to www.backandforth.org.)
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Parenteral Mineral-Trace Mineral
The body needs molybdenum for normal growth and health. For patients who are unable to get enough molybdenum in their regular diet or who have a need for more molybdenum, molybdenum supplements may be necessary. They are generally taken by mouth in multivitamin/mineral products but some patients may have to receive them by injection. Molybdenum is part of certain enzymes that are important for several body functions.
A deficiency of molybdenum is rare. However, if the body does not get enough molybdenum, certain enzymes needed by the body are affected. This may lead to a build up of unwanted substances in some people.
Injectable molybdenum is administered only by or under the supervision of your health care professional.
For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods. If you think that you are not getting enough vitamins and/or minerals in your diet, you may choose to take a dietary supplement.
The amount of molybdenum in foods depends on the soil in which the food is grown. Some soils have more molybdenum than others. Peas, beans, cereal products, leafy vegetables, and low-fat milk are good sources of molybdenum.
The daily amount of molybdenum needed is defined in several different ways.
Because a lack of molybdenum is rare, there is no RDA or RNI for it. The following daily intakes are thought to be plenty for most individuals:
If you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For this supplement, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
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The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this dietary supplement. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Molybdenum is available orally only as part of a multivitamin/mineral product.
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The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
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Note: Reported rarely in individuals consuming foods grown in soil containing a high content of molybdenum.
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The actor Carrie Fisher, best known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, has died, her family said on Tuesday.
The news, which comes days after she was reported to have suffered a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles, was confirmed in a statement released on behalf of her daughter Billie Lourd.
Lourd's publicist said: "It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8.55 this morning. She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers."
Her brother Todd Fisher had earlier told the Associated Press the actor was being treated in an intensive care unit but said that he could not classify her condition.
Carrie Fisher, 60, experienced medical trouble during a flight from London and was treated by paramedics immediately after the plane landed in Los Angeles, according to reports.
Her family have said details around her illness remain unclear. Celebrity website TMZ, which first reported Fisher was unwell, cited anonymous sources claiming the actor suffered a heart attack. Her daughter, however, later told the AP that many details about her condition or what caused the medical emergency remain unknown.
Among the first to react to her death was Mark Hamill, who starred as Luke Skywalker alongside Fisher in the Star Wars films. He tweeted "no words # Devastated" and a photograph of them together in character.
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— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
Fisher, the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and the late singer Eddie Fisher, shot to stardom when the original Star Wars was released in 1977. She revisited the role as the leader of a galactic rebellion in three sequels, including last year's Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
She was also celebrated for her comedic accounts, sometimes semi-fictionalized, of life in the celebrity fishbowl of Hollywood and her personal struggles.
Her screenplay Postcards from the Edge, which dealt candidly with issues of mental health and addiction, was adapted into a 1990 film version starring Shirley MacLaine and Meryl Streep.
Earlier this year, Fisher was honored by Harvard College, which awarded her its annual outstanding lifetime achievement award in cultural humanism in recognition of her "bravely honest" literary career.
Fisher also transformed her one-woman show Wishful Drinking, which played on Broadway and was filmed for HBO, into a book. She had recently started writing an advice column published in the Guardian.
Her latest book, The Princess Diarist, had been well-received, and made news when she disclosed that she and co-star Harrison Ford had an affair on the set of Star Wars.
Fisher was returning from a book tour in the UK when she taken ill. According to passenger accounts, she fell ill 15 minutes before the plane landed and was given aggressive emergency treatment to stabilize her condition.
Fisher was born in Beverly Hills, California, in 1956, to actor parents who were Hollywood royalty.
When Fisher was two years old, her father, Eddie Fisher, left the family for film star Elizabeth Taylor, the widow of her father's best friend Mike Todd. The following year, her mother, Debbie Reynolds, married Harry Karl, owner of a shoe-store chain.
Fisher made her film debut in the 1975 comedy Shampoo starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie and Goldie Hawn. Two years later she was picked to play Princess Leia in George Lucas's science-fiction film Star Wars alongside Ford.
Other roles followed, but none that came close to matching the attention she received for the sci-fi series.
Fisher's publicists, agents, friends and family did not immediately respond to requests for comment.


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Have you ever struggled to truly accept God's unconditional love? For some of us, it's a lifelong battle.
Anna* grew up in a dysfunctional, alcoholic family and suffered abuse. At the age of 13, she was forced to live on the streets of Moscow.
Anna beat the odds and survived life on the streets. She eventually found a job and place to live. Anna even started attending a church and put her faith in Christ. However, depression continued to plague her.
Mission Society missionaries, Chris and Sue met Anna at church and began discipling her in her new faith. Anna expressed an interest in dancing, and Sue began to teach her ballet. "I have seen a miraculous transformation in Anna since she started dancing! Dance has given her a lifeline to God as she expresses her praise to Him in this way. She is a much happier, more encouraged young woman," said Sue.
Over the years, Sue and Anna met regularly for ballet classes and Bible study. "Anna has such a hard time believing God loves her unconditionally, and that she doesn't have to work to earn God's love," said Sue.
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"We are paying that this will be a real breakthrough for her. Please pray with us that Anna would own God's unconditional love for her, and walk in that truth."
Chris and Sue have served in Moscow, Russia since 2007. Both trained as teachers, they teach ESL classes to teens, work with local orphanages, and work with the Russian Methodist Church. Sue, a trained ballerina, teaches ballet and theatre classes to students and builds relationships with them, sharing her faith in the process.
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Methodological Evaluation of Fluor 18 Labelled Fluoromisonidazole ([18F]-FMISO) Positon Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) for Non Operated Glioblastoma
Hypoxia is one of the worst prognostic factors of clinical outcome in glioblastomas. Today,
it is well admitted that hypoxia is heterogeneous, variable within different tumour types
and varied spatially and temporally. Hypoxia induced proteomic and gene expression changes
that lead to increase angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis. So the hypoxic fraction in
solid tumours reduces their sensitivity to conventional treatment modalities, modulating
therapeutic response to ionizing radiation or certain chemotherapeutic agents. This is
particularly important in glioblastomas. Hypoxic cells in solid tumours could influence
local failure following radiotherapy and has been associated with malignant progression,
loco regional spread and distant metastases and represents an increasing probability of
Thus, the non-invasive determination and monitoring of the oxygenation status of tumours is
of importance to classify patients' outcome and modify therapeutic strategies in those
tumours. Actually the oxygenation status of individual tumours is not assessed routinely.
Numerous different approaches have been used to identify hypoxia in tumours. Eppendorf
oxygen probe measurements (pO2 histography) may be considered as a 'gold standard' for
hypoxia in human malignancies. However, it is an invasive method being confined to
superficial, well accessible tumours and requires many measures. PET using
[18F]Fluoro-deoxyglucose ([18F]-FDG), allows non-invasive imaging of glucose metabolism and
takes a growing place in cancer staging, but [18F]-FDG can't assess correctly the
oxygenation status of tumours and is not suitable for brain tumor. PET with appropriate
radiotracers enables non-invasive assessment of presence and distribution of hypoxia in
tumours. Nitroimidazoles are a class of electron affinic molecules that were shown to
accumulate in hypoxic cells in cultures and in vivo. [18F]-FMISO is the most frequently
employed tracer; its intracellular retention is dependent on oxygen concentration.
Consequently [18F]-FMISO has been used as a non-invasive technique for detection of hypoxia
in human. Different authors have demonstrated that it is suitable to localize and quantify
hypoxia. Thus, [18F]-FMISO PET has been studied to evaluate prognosis and predict treatment
response. However, some investigators report an unclear correlation between Eppendorf
measurements and standardized uptake values (SUV). This observation may be explained by the
structural complexity of hypoxic tumour tissues. Nevertheless, there is a need of
standardized procedures to acquire and quantify [18F]-FMISO uptake. Actually the use of this
tracer is very limited in clinic and the academic studies have included small populations of
patients and suffer of the heterogeneity of technical procedures.
The aim of this study is to determine the optimal acquisition protocol and treatment
parameters enable to describe [18F]-FMISO uptake in glioblastomas known to be hardly
influenced by hypoxia. Then, validate [18F]-FMISO-PET as a prognostic maker of recurrence.
We will introduce a pretherapy [18F]-FMISO PET-CT in the treatment planning of patients
suffering of different newly diagnosed glioblastoma and eligible to a radical treatment with
curative intent, consisting of conformational radiotherapy and chemotherapy. [18F]-FMISO
PET-CT results will not be take into account for the patient management. We will test
different acquisition protocols and use a wild panel of quantification parameters issued
from published studies and original ones developed by our team enable to describe
[18F]-FMISO uptake. Patients will be followed clinically and para-clinically during one year
after the end of the treatment according to the edited recommendations of each tumour type
and grade to analyze outcome (failure is define as persistent disease in the primary site,
progression of disease, locoregional relapse after complete response or distant metastasis).
Thus we will be able to measure failure free survival and determine overall survival.
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
determine acquisition protocol and robust quantification parameters representative of tumour hypoxia using [18F]-FMISO PET-CT in glioblastomas
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Aymeri HUCHET, PHU
Principal Investigator
University Hospital, Bordeaux
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Efficacy of a Pacemaker Algorithm in Promotion of the Intrinsic Heart Activity.
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00156741
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified September 2005 by Medtronic BRC.
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
First Posted : September 12, 2005
Last Update Posted : August 2, 2011
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|Condition or disease
|Bradycardia; Sick Sinus Syndrome, AV Block
|Device: Vitatron C50 D Model C50A2 of Vitatron C60 DR model C60A2 Procedure: Required pacemaker setting
|Phase 4
Electrical stimulation in the apex of the right ventricle ( ventricular pacing) usually improves the heart function of patients with a pacemaker and can even be life-saving. However, evidence is accumulating that ventricular pacing may also have undesired long-term cardiac effects. Therefore, it makes sense to limit ventricular pacing to the absolute required minimum. The functionality RVP (Refined Ventricular Pacing) in the C-series 2nd generation pacemakers of Vitatron B.V. Arnhem, the Netherlands is designed to reduce ventricular pacing.
After implantation of the Vitatron C50 D model C50A2 (pacemaker) or Vitatron C60 DR model C60A2 (pacemaker) and a 4-6 weeks stabilization period, proper functioning of pacemaker and leads (stimulation- and sensing parameters) is checked. The pacemakers will be programmed according to predefined settings.
In the following 4-weeks Baseline period diagnostic data (atrial fibrillation burden and percentage of ventricular pacing (% VP)) are collected in the pacemaker memory. Based on these data, patients will be excluded from further participation (patients with more than 15% atrial fibrillation) or subdivided into three groups: (a) < 30% VP (30- VP group), (b) >30% VP, Sick Sinus Syndrome and normal conductivity (SSS group), (c) >30% VP, 1st or 2nd degree AV block. Patients in these three groups will be treated for 4 weeks alternatively with the RVP functionality switched ON or OFF. The order will be determined by randomization. At the end of these two cross-over periods the % VP and the judgment of the patients of the last period will be assessed. Adverse events will be recorded from the moment of study enrolment.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Enrollment :
|150 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Crossover Assignment
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|IntAct, Study on Promotion of Intrinsic Activity.
|Study Start Date :
|April 2004
|Study Completion Date :
|April 2006
- Calculation of reduction in % VP when RVP algorithm is ON versus OFF, recording % VP at 4 and 8 weeks after randomization
- Occurrence of possible undesired consequences of the RVP algorithm (e.g. retrograde conduction; AF burden) and adverse events in the periods with the algorithm switched ON versus OFF, 4 and 8 weeks after randomization
- Patient's opinion about treatment (on a six-point scale), at 4 and 8 weeks after randomization
- explorative subanalysis on patients with different arrhythmias and/or conducting system defects to investigate in which type of patients the RVP algorithm will have the largest impact on %VP
- Reproducibility of the %VP assessment, comparison %VP during Baseline periode and 4-week study period with RVP OFF
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients shall be willing to sign the Patient Informed Consent for this study
- Patients shall have at least one of the following indications for a pacemaker: - Sick Sinus Syndrome with normal QRS complexes
- First degree AV block with a PR interval <_220 ms for patients <_ 70 years of age, or <_ 260 for patients over 70 years
- Second-degree AV block, mobitz I (wenckebach) or mobitz II
- Patients shall be available for follow-up for the duration of their participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients involved in another investigation study conducted in parallel to this study
- Patients younger than 18 years of age and/or patients that do NOT meet other local requirements for participation
- Pregnant patients
- Patients with lead integrity problems (and the lead is not being replaced)
- Patients with persistant AF
- Patients with a complete AV block
- Patients with NYHA (New York Heart Association0 class III and IV
- Patients who underwent thoracic surgery in the last three months or are expected to have in the near future
- Patients with a 2:1 block
- Patients with a life expectancy less than half a year
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00156741
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|A.ö. Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen Linz
|Linz, Austria, 4010
|Czech Republic
|Fakulti Nemocnice, University Hospital of Brno-Bohunice
|Brno- Bohunice, Czech Republic, 639 00
|Fakultni nemocnice u svate Anny v Berne
|Brno, Czech Republic, 656 91
|University Hospital with Polyclinics Ostrava
|Ostrava, Czech Republic, 708 50
|Nemocnice Na Homolce Hospital
|Prague, Czech Republic, 150 30
|Kardiologicka kllinika
|Praha 10, Czech Republic, 100 34
|Masarykova Nemocnice
|Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic, 40113
|Hillerod Sygehus
|Hillerod, Denmark, 3400
|Vejle Sygehus
|Vejle, Denmark, 7100
|Tampere University Central Hospital
|Tampere, Finland, 33521
|University of Oulu, Depart. of Internal Medicine, Div. of Cardiology
|University of Oulu, Finland, 9000 14
|Elisabeth Krankenhaus
|Essen, Germany, 45138
|Stadt. Klinikum Leverkussen
|Leverkussen, Germany, 51375
|Deutschen Herzzentrum Munchen des Freistaates Bayern Klinik an der TU Munchen
|Munchen, Germany, 80636
|Stadtisches Klinikum Pforzheim
|Pforazheim, Germany, 75175
|Kreiskrankenhaus Rottweil
|Rottweil, Germany, 78628
|Universitätsklinikum Ulm
|Ulm, Germany, 89081
|Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova
|Reggio Emilia, Emilia Romagna, Italy, 42100
|San Camillo De' Lellis
|Rieti, Italy, 02100
|Meander Medisch Centrum, Lokatie Lichtenberg
|Amersfoort, Netherlands, 3818 ES
|St. Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis
|Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1061 AE
|Bronovo Ziekenhuis
|Den Haag, Netherlands, 2597 AX
|Catharina Hospital
|Eindhoven, Netherlands, 5623 EJ
|Russian Federation
|Hospital Nr.: 26
|Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 199106
|Pokrovskiy Hospital
|Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 199106
|Boras, Sweden, 501 82
|Karolinska University Hospital Hjartkliniken
|Stockholm, Sweden, 141 86
|Kantonsspital Kardiologie
|Basel, Switzerland, 4031
|Inselspital Bern, Schweizer Herz- und Gefasszentrum
|Bern, Switzerland, 3010
|United Kingdom
|Blackpool Victoria Hospital
|Blackpool, United Kingdom, FY3 8NR
|Study Chair:
|Ludwig Binner, MD
|Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Germany
|Study Director:
|Chris van Groeningen, MD
|Vitatron B.V., Arnhem, The Netherlands
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00156741 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|September 12, 2005 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|August 2, 2011
|Last Verified:
|September 2005
Keywords provided by Medtronic BRC:
Refined ventricular pacing
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Arrhythmia, Sinus
Heart Block


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ALLEN PARK — Good news and bad news on the injury front at Lions' training camp today.
Left tackle Jeff Backus was back at work with his right thumb still in a cast and protective covering over it. Even though he's a veteran, Backus did not want to miss any more days. There's a difference from being in good shape to being in football shape. He's working on getting to that next level. He said he's played with broken fingers before, he just has to make adjustments.
Still out were: Louis Delmas (knee), Jahvid Best (concussion), Mikel Leshoure (hamstring) and Chris Greenwood (abdomen).
Safety Jacob Lacey was back at work after missing one day with an undisclosed injury.
Also, tackle Jonathan Scott was spotted walking through the locker room using one crutch with a heavy brace on his right knee. Definitely not a good sign for him.
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(Extra Digit, You gain another finger.. not much good comes from it.
(Gills, You develop gills along the sides of your neck, allowing you to breath underwater.
(Webbed Digits, Your fingers, and toes are webbed together, though beneficial underwater, firearms must be specially modified for you to use.
(Rapid Aging, You age two times faster than a normal person, leading to a significantly shorter life.
(Claws, Your nails thicken, and grow longer, and much sharper. +6 to Melee damage, +Bleeding Effect on hit.
(Horns, You grow a set of horns from your head, giving you the ability to gore opponents. (8 Damage + Strength.)
(Brittle Bones, Your bones are frail, becoming thinner, and losing calcium.. -More prone to crippled limbs.
(Moss, flora begins to sprout from your flesh, growing upon your body.. ~Symbiotic Relationship, +Benefits from exposure to sunlight, -Requires water, -Less heat based weapon resistance.
(Mindslave, You hear the voices of a powerful entity out in the wastes, commanding you.. -You're forced to partake in missions from the entity commanding, or face punishment..
(Hypersensitivity, Everything is twice as intense for you, from sensations, to stimuli. +Chems last twice as long, ~All feelings are twice as strong, -All injuries have a .5x modifier.
(Ability Decay, Your capabilities, or 'Powers' begin to decay, slowly your body loses it's strength until eventually you're incapable of functioning.
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(Scaled Skin, You grow scales across your skin. +1d8 To damage resistance rolls.
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(Second Wind, Upon reaching 0 health you're able to heal all of your wounds to 'stable' conditions. upon activation, +80 Health, +Wounds heal, +10 Strength Temp, +10 Agility Temp, +8 Endurance Temp.
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(Tail, You begin to develop an animalistic tail.
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(Mundane Tumors, Your body begins to be enveloped in tumors.. albeit they don't do anything notably negative to you, they're disfiguring. -3 Charisma.
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CBOE's indicators of expected volatility for Treasuries, equities and foreign exchange rate -- TYVIX, VIX, EUVIX, JYVIX, BPVIX) -- turned cooler this week. All but BPVIX are below their historical median values since 2003. The driver of the move was the decidedly more dovish tone of the FOMC's announcement on Thursday. The Fed policymakers also announced their decision not to change (raise) the fed fund target rate – but that decision had been fully anticipated. The FOMC's decision to hold off from tightening rates in their latest meeting aligns U.S. monetary policy more closely with policies in Europe and Japan, where central banks are accelerating monetary stimulus.
Figure 1. Comparative volatility levels: VIX, TYVIX and foreign exchange indicators
Figure 2. Weekly update of volatility levels
The apparent lack of investor anxiety signaled by lower VIX numbers is echoed by weekly decreases in VVIX, a measure of the expected volatility of VIX, and by the SKEW, a measure of the perceived probability of a catastrophic decline in U.S.
After upheavals in the latter part of 2015, the two measures have returned close to their values of a year ago.
Figure 3. Current measures of SKEW and VVIX
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The term structure of the VIX is in strong contango, which suggests that equity investors may not be as calm as all that. They are concerned that fear could resurface by mid-2016. Similarly, the term structure of BPVIX has a strong upslope, probably in expectation of the BREXIT referendum (to decide whether or not the United Kingdom should exit the European Union). The term structures of TYVIX, EUVIX and JYVIX are flat.
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Washington (CNN) -- For most divers, a shark in the water can inspire fear, or even dread. Greg Marshall wanted to hitch a ride.
More specifically, Marshall was inspired by the shark's constant companion, a remora -- a torpedo-shaped fish that commonly catches a ride by sucking onto the shark's rough skin and thriving on the shark's leftovers.
Marshall thought to himself: What if you had a camera as small as a remora? What if you could stick a camera on a shark so that the shark goes about its life, unaware that its actions were being recorded away from the distractions of photographers in scuba suits?
Where would it go, and what would you see?
For a naturalist, being able to observe animal behavior without interfering with the world the animal inhabits by the simple act of being there is the gold standard. In scientific terms, it's similar to a control in an experiment.
But that goal is usually unobtainable -- observing how an animal acts in captivity, for example, is no indication of how an animal actually behaves. Observing that behavior in the wild, Marshall says, is equally problematic.
"When we're in an animal's habitat, they know we're there," he says. "And they're reacting to us." And knowledge of an animal's actual behavior, Marshall says, is absolutely critical to reaching the correct conclusions about a creature's habitat and behavior, and how humans may be disrupting both.
Of course, the best way to observe real behavior in the wild is to have omniscient powers of observation, or perhaps a camera lens as long as your arm and as expensive as a new car. Or you can see what the animal sees, courtesy of "Crittercam."
Twenty-five years after that underwater epiphany in the waters off Belize, Marshall and his far-flung team of naturalists and engineers are getting closer to that gold standard. Technology may finally be catching up with inspiration.
Marshall took his initial ideas for ride-along observation technology to the National Geographic Society in 1987. Now he's vice president of the society's Remote Imaging division -- an effort by a team of scientists and engineers working with researchers around the globe capturing footage of how animals behave in the wild, away from the interference of the observers.
"Crittercam enables us to get out of the picture entirely -- to ride along, almost completely unobtrusively, to see their world and their behavior," he says.
Marshall is a real-deal explorer, a tall, lanky, gregarious type who seems more suited to a dive boat in the Sea of Cortez or a snowmobile in Antarctica than an impressively equipped machine shop in the basement of the fabled headquarters of the National Geographic Society.
Marshall still gets more than his fair share of exploration -- a day after this interview, he was off to Antarctica, again. But more often he's back in Washington, at his desk or in an edit bay. Still, adventure is where you find it -- and sometimes, it's in the most unlikely of places.
Cracking open a newly recovered Crittercam remora (or box, or sphere, or whatever device his crew of happily mad scientists invent to capture hitherto-unwitnessed moments in nature) is, for Marshall, full of the rush of exploration.
When Crittercam got its start, the results of all the hard work came down to a small, fragile tape. Nowadays, the data is stored on a tough, solid-state memory card. But seeing the data of the first time, Marshall says, is always a rush.
"You start looking at the screen because you never know what you're going to see. It's completely engaging and captivating," he says.
The results, Marshall says, run the gamut from inspiring and revelatory to downright boring -- at least, boring to a typical National Geographic Channel viewer. But to a marine biologist like Marshall, even the "boring" stuff can have stop-in-your-tracks potential.
Case in point: Sperm whales. They are one of the deepest-diving species on the planet. Years ago, his crew successfully attached an advanced Crittercam to a diving sperm whale.
"The first 10 seconds are fascinating, because you see the whale diving down," Marshall says. "And then it dives down into utter darkness. And then we're looking at a black screen for the next two hours."
But that Crittercam was also equipped to record sound, as well as video. And in that utter blackness (sperm whales can dive almost two miles down), the Crittercam whale began a conversation with another whale -- a cascade of powerful, rapid-fire clicks.
That whale conversation kept Marshall and his editors transfixed. It wasn't a made-for-TV moment, but it was yet more evidence that just about every deployment of the Crittercam system can reap unexpected rewards.
In the frigid waters off Alaska, a Crittercam captured an intimate view of a humpback whale calf nursing. There's dizzying footage of a tree kangaroo (yes, there's a kangaroo that climbs trees) high in the jungle canopy of New Guinea.
A sea lion in Australia plays with its food -- in this case, a hapless octopus. There's even a brief glimpse of a great white shark swimming at eye-popping speed, chasing an equally quick seal.
"You just never know what you're going to get -- it's just completely engaging," he says with a broad grin.
Crittercam footage finds its way into many of National Geographic's nature programs. And the best Crittercam moments are a rare combination of good television and good science. That's partly the goal of the whole program, Marshall says.
"I want to find a way to connect with people, I want to find a way to make them care about the conservation problem," Marshall says. "Imagine a planet where there are no humpback whales, where there are no blue whales, no leopard seals, no leatherback turtles. Can we survive? Absolutely we can survive... Well, probably.
"Is it going to be the kind of place we're going to revel in, that's going to inspire us? I doubt it. As we know more, we're going to care more -- and as we care more, we're going to protect these animals and the habitats they depend on."


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Online diamond jewellery retailer Blue Nile has released its financial results for the quarter ended April 5 2015, citing a 2.6% increase in net sales to $106.5 million (£69.15m).
Operating income for the quarter totalled $1.9m (£1.23m), representing an operating margin of 1.8% of net sales, compared to $1.6m (£1.03m) of operating income and 1.6% of operating margin for Q1 2014.
Net income reached $1.2m (£779,354) compared to $1.1m (£714,420) for the first quarter of 2014.
Blue Nile chairman, chief executive officer and president Harvey Kanter, commented: "In the first quarter, we meaningfully expanded profitability while making even greater investments in marketing and pricing as we looked to grow the business. While sales growth was modest, we drove solid performance in an industry that is experiencing overall challenges.
"Looking forward, we will continue to drive our investments in pricing, while also creating more specialized marketing, promoting designer relationships, and executing our Webroom concept, in order to build greater trust and compel consumers to move online."
Blue Nile's increased its sales by 2.1% across engagement categories to $61m (£39.6m) compared to Q1 2014, with non-engagement sales decreasing by 0.3% to $26m (£16.8m).
International net sales for the first quarter 2015 were $19.5m (£12.65m) compared to $17.9m (£11.6m) in the corresponding period of 2014.
Gross profit also reached $20m (£12.97m), representing 18.8% of net sales. This is up slightly from 18.4% for Q1 2014.
Looking ahead to the rest of the fiscal year, Blue Nile expects the year ending January 3 2016 to result in net sales of $448-505m (£290.5-327.5m).


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Imagine looking around the beach and thinking everyone's bikinis were covering way too much skin! That's what happened to Paula Hermanny, who left her native Brazil to attend college in San Diego. Horrified by the unstylish and "not fun" bikinis she found in the U.S., she started bringing back suits with her from Brazil for her and her friends, which quickly turned into a full-time business. In her first year selling her ViX bikinis, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit featured 4 of her tiny two-pieces and the accolades haven't stopped rolling in. Fans of ViX (named after her hometown in Brazil) include Jennifer Aniston, Eva Longoria, and Denise Richards. Even if you don't have their flat abs, Hermanny promises that less is more. "If you wear a smaller bikini, you'll look smaller! When you put on a suit that that's too big, your butt looks bigger!" We'll have to take her word on that. To see some of Paula's design's, click here.
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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
HHS: September 4, 2013
During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month every September, we look to intensify our efforts to combat obesity among America's youth. Childhood obesity puts too many of our children at greater risk for developing serious health problems later in life, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It's a national epidemic that also undermines our kids' ability to succeed in the classroom, which undercuts our country's future.
We are encouraged by recent reports that we are making some progress to reverse this epidemic. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows that obesity among low-income preschoolers has declined slightly in 19 states and territories. In addition, a new report on schools shows improvements to classroom approaches on nutrition and physical activity.
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A flashlight or torch is a hand-held portable electric spotlight. It is known as a flashlight mainly in the United States and Canada and as a torch or electric torch in most Commonwealth countries.
In 1896, Joshua Lionel Cowen invented a decorative lighting fixture for potted plants which consisted of a metal tube housing a light bulb and a dry cell battery. It failed commercially, and so Cowen sold his company and patents to Conrad Hubert that same year and turned his attention to building and selling model trains. Hubert renamed Cowen's company the American Electrical Novelty & Manufacturing Company and, recognizing the true potential of Cowen's invention, hired David Misell to produce a tubular flashlight for portable use. They donated some models to the New York City police, who responded favorably to it.[1] These early flashlights ran on zinc-carbon batteries, which were poor at providing sustained currents; they would run down after a while and needed to rest before being useable again.[2] Since these early flashlights also used energy-inefficient carbon filament bulbs, this happened rather quickly, and consequently they could only be used in brief flashes (hence their name).
A typical flashlight consists of a small incandescent lightbulb with associated parabolic reflector, powered by electric batteries, and with an electric power switch. The components are mounted in a housing that contains the necessary electric circuit and provides ease of handling, a means of access to the batteries for replacement, and a clear covering over the lightbulb for its protection.
Although a relatively simple device, its invention did not occur until the late 19th century because it depended upon the earlier invention of the electric battery and incandescent light bulb.
Recently, flashlights which use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of conventional lightbulbs have become available. LEDs have existed for decades, mainly as low-power indicator lights. In 1999, Lumileds Corporation of San Jose, CA, introduced the Luxeon LED, a high-power white-light emitter. For the first time this made possible LED flashlights with power and running time better than some incandescent lights. The first Luxeon LED flashlight was the Arc LS in 2001.
LEDs can be significantly more efficient at lower power levels, hence use less battery energy than normal lightbulbs. Such flashlights have longer battery lifetimes, in some cases hundreds of hours, although the LED efficiency advantage diminishes at higher power levels. LEDs also survive sharp blows that often break conventional lightbulbs.
LED flashlights are often electronically regulated to maintain constant light output as the batteries fade. By contrast a non-regulated flashlight becomes progressively dimmer, sometimes spending much of the total running time below 50 percent brightness level.
A common misconception about LED-based flashlights is that they generate no heat. While lower-power LED flashlights generate little heat, more powerful LED lights do generate significant amounts of heat – although not as radiant energy – as the semiconductor junction inherently dissipates heat. For this reason higher-powered LED flashlights usually have aluminum bodies and can become quite warm during use. The use of aluminum is largely due to its thermal properties, acting as a heatsink for the high-power LED. Very few high-output LED flashlights use a plastic body due to plastic being a thermal insulator rather than a conductor.
A headlamp is a flashlight worn on the head for hands-free operation. Powerful headlamps mounted on helmets have been used in mining for decades, but general-purpose ones with fabric straps are now also available.
Sometimes a light is mounted to a handgun or rifle.[3][4] See also Streamlight and Surefire.
Most flashlights are cylindrical in design, with the lamp assembly attached to one end. However, early designs came in a variety of shapes. Many resembled lanterns of the day, consisting largely of a box with a handle and the lamp attached to the front. Some others were made to have a similar appearance to candles. It is possible that future developments of battery and LED technology will bring interesting new designs. For instance, one very small light consists of a few LEDs with a switch, designed to be an endcap for a 9-volt battery.
High-quality flashlights go for as much as several hundreds of dollars. Such flashlights are very advanced, using special batteries, have adjustable brightness levels, dive-depth waterproof ratings, interchangeable optics, and are very bright.
Since batteries can be a burdensome cost in developed countries, let alone in the third world, the development of self-powered flashlights is a welcome advance. Some use solar panels to recharge their batteries during the day.
Some flashlights have an electrical generator built into them. Dynamo-powered flashlights have a winding crank connected to a stepper motor that feeds several diode bridges with their outputs connected in parallel feeding a field effect transistor that charges a capacitor that connects to one or more LEDs. Others generate electricity using electromagnetic induction. They use a strong permanent magnet that can freely slide up and down a tube, passing through a coil of wire as it does. Shaking the flashlight will charge a capacitor or a rechargeable battery that supplies a current to a light source, typically a light-emitting diode or, more rarely, an incandescent light bulb.
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Hi Folks,
I need to be able to find a file x and email it to a user via a script.
The file could exist in 2 places, both of these places are under the directory $APPLCSF (/p01/out) ie. it could be in /p01/out/dir1 or /p01/out/dir2
So I guess I need to do something like
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This will come back with the filename and place, but how do I use this result ?
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I know, it's been forever. Apparently the New Year makes me interested in blogging again. Returning to work after vacation, even if it's just a three day weekend, is always hard for me. Coming back from 2 weeks of vacation/working from home is brutal. It makes me wish I could just work from home all the time and it makes me wish I did something I found at least a little interesting. Hence blogging.
This year that desire was multiplied ten-fold by reading Jessica's first pregnancy post. Side note, I am obsessed with reading people's pregnancy/birth stories. It's what actually got me started reading blogs in the first place. I don't know many people who have had kids, plus I feel like I want to know way more details than most people would share face to face, so the blog stories were a great way to me to learn what everything is really like.
Unfortunately, that has also made me completely freaked out about being pregnant with an office job. What are you supposed to do if you have crazy morning sickness but an 8 am meeting and you aren't far enough along to tell people you're pregnant yet? What if you have to puke in the middle of a meeting? These are the things that worry me. I'm convinced that I will be sick, because if there is a possibility of getting sick for almost anything, I will be sick. But back to Jessica, she was talking about how she was sick and just sat on the couch or in the bed and watched lots of tv and read books and I man did that sound like the right way to be pregnant to me. Way better than being stuck at my desk tired and nauseous. So back to blogging, not that this blog will be anything like that blog in time for me to actually get pregnant, but one can dream right?


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Arson Suspected in String of Berkeley Fires
Police and fire officials are investigating a string of 13 arson fires on and near the University of California at Berkeley campus, police said.
The most recent fire was reported about 3:50 a.m. today in front of Sam's Market at 2312 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley police spokeswoman Sgt. Mary Kusmiss said. Police are obtaining surveillance video footage captured by a camera in front of the market. Ten fires have occurred in the city's jurisdiction south of the campus and three others have burned on campus, Kusmiss said.
The first two fires were reported Friday. Most of the small blazes were set by lighting cardboard and paper on fire inside recycling bins, Kusmiss said. There is no indication an accelerant was used to start any of the fires.
"The M.O. has been predominantly the suspect or suspects lighting the contents of a city of Berkeley recycle bin and then shoving it either against a car...or against a building," Kusmiss said. The blazes have not resulted in any injuries but all have caused property damage, Kusmiss said. Two cars and one scooter were seriously damaged and a portable bathroom was found "fully engulfed," Kusmiss said.
An exterior stucco wall at 2398 Bancroft Way was charred, Kusmiss said. At least two of the fires were put out by a responding police officer using a fire extinguisher or nearby hose. "But our greatest concern is, if a structure were to catch on fire as a result of the suspect or suspects, a community member could be injured," Kusmiss added.
Anyone who witnessed any of the fires or saw something suspicious, such as a person videotaping or photographing a fire or hiding nearby, is asked to call police.
"In our experience, arsonists or people who set malicious fires like to watch their work. They get a certain thrill out of watching the flames and watching the emergency response," Kusmiss said. The public can provide tips by calling (510) 981-5900. If calling from a cell phone, dial (510) 981-5911.