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Dr. Erin Hofstatter is a medical oncologist with clinical and research expertise in breast cancer and clinical breast cancer genetics. She serves as a breast medical oncologist at the Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital, where she sees and treats patients with breast cancer. Dr. Hofstatter also serves as the Co-Director of the Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program/Director of the Breast Cancer Prevention Clinic, where she sees those patients who may be at increased risk of breast cancer due to a hereditary/genetic predisposition, a strong family history, or breast atypia.
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How do you know the proper identification, construction application, and ampacity for phase conductors? Follow this article for NEC guidelines.
An ungrounded conductor is a circuit conductor that carries current to the load. We usually call ungrounded conductors in a service, feeder, or branch-circuit phase conductors. When working with these, you must be familiar with the National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding proper identification, construction, application, and ampacity.
Conductor identification. Properly identifying conductors in electrical wiring systems protects you and others. It's essential for you to recognize (by color or other means of identification) the ungrounded phase conductor, grounded neutral conductor, and equipment-grounding conductor (EGC) in an electrical circuit. You must also connect these same conductors to color-coded or marked terminals of electrical equipment.
Prior to 1975, the Code recommended a color-code scheme for ungrounded phase conductors. Subsequent editions of the Code only require color coding for a grounded phase conductor or neutral conductor and the EGC. However, you must designate the high-leg of a delta system with orange, or mark it properly for easy identification.
Where more than one nominal voltage system exists in a building's wiring system, Sec. 210-4(d) requires you to identify the ungrounded phase conductors of multiwire circuits. You can mark the conductors with tape, tag them, use spray paint (where permitted), or other effective means accepted by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to properly identify them. You must also identify the conductor by phase and system voltage. Note: This is not a color-code requirement, it's a means of identification so you can easily determine and identify each system's voltage.
The Code requires you to permanently post the means of identification at each branch-circuit panelboard. However, the requirement to color-code or identify these circuits does not apply unless you run them in the same raceway junction box, etc.
Conductor construction and application. The Code requires you to insulate ungrounded phase conductors used for general wiring; however, it doesn't require the use of insulation in some types of installations. The insulation must be approved for the voltage, operating temperature, and location of use.
Table 310-13 of the NEC lists the different types of insulated conductors used for general wiring. You may use the conductors listed for any voltage up to and including 600V.
Some conductor types are suitable for dry, damp, or wet locations only. Still others are suitable for combinations of such. You may not use conductors listed as suitable for dry locations in wet places. You can use the conductors listed in Table 310-13 in any of the wiring methods recognized in Chapter 3.
Insulation resistance can vary a great deal when exposed to different temperatures. The resistance is higher at lower temperatures and steadily decreases as the temperature rises. So if you measure the insulation resistance of a conductor exposed to high temperatures, you'll get a much lower reading than if you test it while the conductor is cool.
Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at temperatures colder than 110DegrC (+14DegrF). This is important to remember if you're installing this type of conductor on a cold winter day. Keep in mind, thermoplastic insulation may also deform at points of support; even in normal temperatures.
The NEC also gives rules for the installation of conductors in wet locations. What exactly is a wet location? A wet location is where condensation or accumulation of moisture within the raceway is likely to occur, and where you place a conductor underground, in concrete slabs or masonry that is in direct contact with the earth (or subject to moisture).
If placing a cable in one of these locations, you must select one designated for use in wet locations, or you could install a cable equipped with a lead sheath.
The NEC considers the following types of insulation to be moisture-resistant: RHW and RWH-2; MTH; THHW; TW; THW and THW-2; THWN, THWN-2; Z and ZW; XHHW; lead covered or other; and other types specifically listed for use in wet locations.
Ampacity of conductors. Table 310-16 lists the allowable ampacities of insulated conductors rated 0V to 2000V with a temperature rating of 60DegrC through 90DegrC (140DegrF through 194DegrF). This table also states you shall have no more than three current-carrying insulated conductors enclosed in a raceway, cable, or buried side by side in the earth. The ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 30DegrC (86DegrF).
If the ambient temperature is above 86DegrF, you must adjust the ampacity of the conductor by applying a correction factor. In general, if the ambient temperature is below 86DegrF, you'll gain ampacity. If the ambient temperature is above 86DegrF, conductor ampacity decreases.
If you are going to install more than three current-carrying conductors in a raceway or cable, you must adjust (decrease) the ampacity of each conductor. The correction factors are shown in Table 310-15(b)(2)(a).

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text: In a run that reminded old-timers of Billy Cannon's feat against the Rebels in 1959, LSU's Odell Beckham, Jr. sprinted 89 yards on a punt return to tie things up between the Tigers and Ole Miss this afternoon and lending life to a seventh-ranked team that had up to that point left a usually "Deaf" Valley strangely silent. We've been fans of the ODB for awhile because of his ability to pull off plays like this; what we saw today though, was electric. [CBS]


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9 Portland Doughnuts We Love
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Unlike San Francisco or Chicago, Portland is not one of the great doughnut towns. Oh, we certainly boast some serious doughnut fame, courtesy of the garish Voodoo Doughnuts, but here's the ugly truth of the matter: Voodoo is for tourists.
That said, Voodoo's doughnuts are fine for what they are, but anyone who wants a truly delicious doughnut in Portland that isn't dusted in Tang or speckled with Cap'n Crunch needs to do a little exploring. And lucky you, we've done the legwork for you. These aren't the only great doughnuts Bridgetown has to offer, but they are easily our favorites.
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PHS Drama Dept. to produce student one act plays
Friday at 7 p.m. at the Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center in Poteau the Poteau High School Drama Department and Thespian Troupe #3283 will present three one act plays written and directed by PHS students. Admission for the show is $3.


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CARSON CITY – With education reform a top priority of Gov. Brian Sandoval, the new alignment of the state Board of Education – with four seats up for grabs on the November ballot – is taking on more importance than ever before.
One of the four seats, District 2 which mirrors the new Nevada 2nd Congressional District from Reno and Carson City east across rural Nevada, has attracted five candidates, two of whom are serving now on the 10-member elected board. The race is nonpartisan.
Ray Bacon, executive director of the Nevada Manufacturers Association; Scott Carey, a planner for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Donna Clontz, a retired teacher and juvenile justice expert; Dave Cook, a member of the board and charter school math teacher; and Adriana Guzman Fralick, a member of the board and attorney with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, are all on the June 12 primary ballot.
The top two vote getters will move on to the general election in November.
Since taking office in 2011, Sandoval has made education reform a priority of his administration. A number of reforms, including reconstituting the state board, were approved in the 2011 legislative session.
He also recently appointed a new superintendent of public instruction, James Guthrie, who formerly served as the senior fellow and director of education policy studies at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas.
Sandoval plans in 2013 to pursue a number of additional reforms, including ending social promotion and fostering school choice through charter school expansion and some form of voucher program that is still in development.
The new board will play an expanded role in the reform effort. In addition to four elected candidates, Sandoval will appoint three members, one of his choice and one each nominated by the Senate majority leader and Assembly speaker. There will also be four nonvoting members.
Ray Bacon brings an employer perspective to race
Bacon, who has advocated for education reform for more than 25 years, said he entered the race as a candidate coming from the perspective of the business sector.
"There are two primary focuses in the education picture," he said. "They (are) the students, which should be first and foremost No.1, and then the second constituency is employers, which are routinely ignored by the education system."
Employers need a voice on the board, Bacon said.
The key is not job oriented education, but providing students with a strong set of basic skills in writing, reading, math and science, he said. The reality is there will be job opportunities in the future that aren't even on the radar yet, Bacon said.
"If their basic skills are really solid, and really foundational, and they pay attention, they have the skill set to move into those jobs," Bacon said. "If they're lacking in those basics, they can't make the transition."
The reforms passed in the last session were a major step forward, but more remains to be done, he said.
Bacon said he has concerns with the use of binding arbitration in school district negotiations with teachers and other employees. A recent arbitration decision in Clark County in favor of teachers could lead to hundreds of teacher layoffs. The arbitrators always seem to be from out of state and lack the knowledge of Nevada's public education funding scheme, he said. Arbitrators should come from Nevada, he said.
There should also be a requirement that teacher contracts comply with state law, Bacon said. The Clark County layoffs will be based on who was last hired, which conflicts with legislation passed in 2011 making seniority not the only basis for such decisions, he said.
As to school choice, Bacon said he would start with students in under-performing schools, giving them an edge to enroll elsewhere, including charter schools.
Scott Carey says an educated workforce is critical to economic diversification
Carey, who grew up in Sparks and took advantage of the Gov. Kenny Guinn Millennium Scholarship, said he wants to focus on improving public education as a way to help with Nevada's economic diversification efforts
"I see kind of the biggest thing holding back our state to diversifying our economy is education," he said. "We're not going to be able to get jobs to relocate here and open up new operations if our schools continue to be in the condition that they are and our graduation rate remains the way it is."
Nevada needs a skilled workforce to drive innovation and expand the economy, Carey said.
The new board will play a big role in education reform, he said. The state's last in the nation graduation rate is unacceptable, he said.
"And I'm willing to look at new ideas that can help improve that graduation rate," Carey said. "I think a lot of the partisan politics that sometimes get played in Carson City do more harm than they do good. If elected to the Board of Education I would take a look at solutions from both sides of the aisle and see what we can do to help improve education."
Carey said he supports expanded school choice, including the potential use of vouchers, as long as they don't take financial resources away from what he said are already "vastly underfunded" public schools.
Donna Clontz says she wants to bring her experiences with childhood issues to bear at the state board
"I decided to run for the State Board of Education because I see it in a very important leadership role for policy for all of our 17 school districts and I don't believe it really has filled that role in the past," Clontz said.
The board can and should serve in an outspoken leadership role on behalf of all students to make education and quality schools the state's number one priority, she said.
Clontz started her career as an elementary school teacher, then went to night law school to become an attorney. She then went to work as a prosecutor in the California juvenile justice system. Her next career was on the staff of the National School Safety Center, getting an education on school safety issues, from bullying to weapons, all of which are still issues today.
Those experiences make her well qualified to serve on the board, she said.
"Everybody who plays a role, I think, could be engaged in a strategic planning process where we would all work together to get that change of attitude that I think it's going to take in Nevada for all of us to say that schools are the most important thing that we can work on to bring our state back, our economy back, to create the jobs we need, to have young people that are trained and ready to go to work in those jobs," Clontz said. "We're perched on the edge of some great things."
She supports ending social promotion for elementary school students and the development of quality charter schools but opposes vouchers. Vouchers have been tried elsewhere without success and Nevada has too many other education issues to address, Clontz said.
Dave Cook says he will pursue Gov. Sandoval's reforms if returned to the board
Cook said one of the keys to improving education is to use effective testing to measure progress.
"We need to effectively assess students," he said. "At the same time, we need to do less testing overall. So we need to do testing that is going to be beneficial for making decisions about students."
Assessing students at the beginning and end of the school year helps prevent a number of problems and can help determine if a student should be promoted, Cook said.
"And most of our problems happen because language and mathematics aren't being effectively handled in the elementary grades," he said. "By the time we discover them in middle school, the damage is already done."
Such testing also provides the opportunity to measure teacher performance because it assesses how far each student has come during the year, Cook said.
Cook, who previously served on the Carson City School Board before being elected to the state Board of Education, said he is a big supporter of quality charter schools. Between 2008 and now, the attitude toward charter schools has improved dramatically and the schools are playing a big role in education reform, he said.
Cook said he supports the concept of vouchers as well, although full implementation might require an incremental approach. Any voucher program would have to carry an accountability element with it to ensure tax dollars are being spent efficiently, he said.
Cook said being a licensed math teacher gives him an added dimension to serve on the board.
Adriana Fralick says her time on the board gives her the background to move forward on reforms
Fralick said she is on board with the education reforms already achieved by Sandoval and his plans going forward.
"I believe in charter schools and I think now with the new (Charter School) authority I think there is a chance of expanding that and streamlining it so I think that is going to be something very positive," she said.
She also supports vouchers, saying parents should be able to choose their child's school.
"Implementing a fair state-based voucher system will give parents and students a vested interest in the child's education and stimulate parental involvement – an important factor in student success," she said on her website.
Fralick said she is concerned about the potential for changes to the Nevada Plan, which outlines how public schools are funded in Nevada. A legislative panel is now reviewing the state's public education funding plan at the request of the Clark County School District.
Fralick was appointed to the board in November 2010 by then-Gov. Jim Gibbons to fill out the term of Ken McKenna, who resigned. During the past 18 months, Fralick said she was on a learning curve. Now that she has the background, it is time to move forward with policies to improve Nevada's education system.
"I've been on the board, not too long, but long enough to where I see what needs changing or what works," Fralick said. "So I think that is one of my strengths, I can hit the ground running."
Another strength Fralick said is her work as a public agency attorney for many years. Regulations sometimes have unintended consequences, so a legal background can help to prevent such occurrences, she said.
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Hi GGrannyGrottbags wrote:Do you have an aireator kitty, something that will just keep the water moving?. How deep is your pond?.wittykitty wrote:The pond froze over last night - just got to it in time this morning. Filter started pumping all the water straight over the top of the ice and out the pond. Luckily there was about 1/3 water left and fishies are okay - phew!
We have a waterfall which cascades about a foot from the top of the pond to air the water and keep it moving. Problem was the pond froze over anyway!! Also, the filterbox freezing up didn't help much.
The pond is only about 4 feet square. Now we're getting settled into the new place I think we'll sort something out to keep it insulated better. Not much point going too mad though as in our new 2/3 acre back garden we'll be building a much deeper pond, and one with some more insulation (carpets etc) to help keep the water melted.
I was quite pleased the little stream I built at the old place never froze - I think it was because the water runs so fast down it (I made sure to get a nice powerful pump)
In the meantime, is there anything you can suggest? I thought maybe a tropical fish heater in the filterbox might help?


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A Republican plan for a cheaper, roofless Minnesota Vikings stadium took DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and Democrats by surprise Tuesday, leading to another dramatic breakdown in talks.
The proposal, which also lacks the support of the Vikings, would rely on about $200 million in long-term borrowing to pay the state's share, with the cost of a roof negotiated in later sessions.
At a hastily called news conference, Dayton decried the plan as a political "gimmick" that "destroys the People's Stadium" that could be used year-round for concerts and other events.
The Vikings quickly announced their opposition, too, and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said the city would not be a partner in the new plan.
Flanked by DFL legislative leaders and Rybak, Dayton accused Republicans of going behind his back to secretly negotiate with the Vikings, noting that they withheld information from his administration about the plan even as they all met to cut a session-ending deal on tax breaks, bonding and the stadium.
"It's cynical, underhanded politics," Dayton said.
Hours after the plan was first reported in the Star Tribune, Republican leaders emerged to defend the proposal.
"I'm surprised that there's been such an overreaction from the governor," said Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, a critic of Dayton's stadium plan and the chair of the influential Senate Taxes Committee. "It's a pretty straightforward way to do it."
For days, GOP legislators had been quietly hatching the proposal, which would dramatically shrink the state's financial stake.
Under the emerging proposal, about $200 million in stadium infrastructure costs would get lumped in with a larger state bonding bill that would pay for repair of roads, bridges and buildings, including restoration of the Capitol. Republican leaders said the details would be worked out in coming days.
Zellers: 'A good idea'
House Speaker Kurt Zellers, who has not publicly embraced the earlier stadium proposal, said he could get behind the new plan if it gains traction among members.
"I do think this is a good idea" because many Republican legislators support it, said Zellers, R-Maple Grove.
Dayton and legislators on both sides have been scrambling to put together a proposal for a nearly $1 billion stadium on the Metrodome site. That plan includes $427 million from the team, $150 million from the city of Minneapolis and $398 million from the state, paid through an expansion of charitable gambling.
Ortman, Zellers and House Majority Leader Matt Dean, R-Dellwood, presented the new proposal without the stadium bill sponsors, who have toiled for months to work out an agreement with the team, Dayton's administration and Minneapolis officials.
Rep. Morrie Lanning, R-Moorhead, the chief House stadium author, said he heard of the new stadium proposal only on Tuesday morning.
"There hasn't been any agreement to any new idea at this point," said Lanning.
Of the new GOP plan, he said: "I want a roof. I've always wanted a roof."
"It's a thought," said Senate stadium bill sponsor Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, who also first heard the idea Tuesday morning. "It hasn't been properly vetted through all the channels, but it's worth taking a look at."
The new proposal has some elements that could make it more politically palatable. It would not rely on expanded gambling to pay the state's share. Many Republicans and Democrats have opposed new gambling and harbor strong doubts that an expansion of electronic pull-tabs and sports-themed tip boards would bring in enough money to pay the state's share.
The proposal could inflate the size of the bonding bill, which might appeal to Democrats pushing for state-backed construction projects as part of their jobs agenda.
The debt would, however, be repaid with general tax dollars. As recently as mid-April, Zellers said relying on general fund dollars for stadium costs was "a huge problem," and requested backup funding plans that would eliminate that prospect.
A roofless stadium also would have limited prospects for hosting amateur sports and special events year-round -- a key point for Dayton in backing what he calls a "People's Stadium." The Vikings, he has pointed out repeatedly, would play as few as 10 games a year in the facility. The roofed Metrodome is used all year by a variety of groups.
Rybak: 'A dead deal'
Vikings spokesman Lester Bagley has testified at the Capitol that a roofed stadium would allow Minnesota to compete for a Super Bowl and the Final Four.
Dean said a "roof-ready" stadium could have a top added at any time. How the roof is paid for could be worked out at a later time, he said.
The state and the Vikings could split the savings of a roofless stadium. But Minneapolis would gain nothing from the modification.
Rybak said Minneapolis will yank its support if the new plan is approved. "That's a dead deal, because this partner is not going to be part of that," Rybak said.
The Vikings, who have spent months negotiating with the governor's office, were cool to the new plan, which dribbled out the day after legislators had hoped to adjourn for the year. "It's not a proposal that we support," Bagley said.
National Football League spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league would defer to the team on the roof issue.
"It's a club matter," McCarthy said Tuesday.
Dayton and some legislative leaders called the new plan an attempt by Republicans to redirect blame to Democrats if a stadium bill doesn't pass this year.
"Anyone offering a plan where there's no local partner, no roof [and] no discussion with the governor, the team, the league or the other caucus isn't trying to build the stadium," said Rep. Terry Morrow, DFL-St. Peter, a strong supporter of Dayton's stadium plan.
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Sydney Motorways
Planning a trip around Sydney? This site provides you with everything you need to know about tolling and Sydney's tolled motorways.
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Toll charges
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Dads and Sports
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"It's just a game."
How many times have I heard that phrase used to dismiss an athletic competition? How many times have I said that myself?
So, once and for all, let's set the record straight: A ball game is more than a "game."
Sports have so much to teach us about what it means to live well. Yes, good character can be taught in Sunday school, but it is "practiced" on the court, diamond, gridiron and track. Virtues such as tenacity, perseverance, fairness, integrity and responsibility can be developed and strengthened as surely as the muscles and skills needed for competition.
More than 30 million children in the United States participate in organized sports"Overuse Injuries, Overtraining, and Burnout in Child and Adolescent Athletes," http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/119/6/1242. Last accessed September 8, 2009. The rising popularity of youth athletics is good news for dads. It presents a matchless opportunity to connect with their children and teach valuable life skills.
For some dads, sports can make parenting seem easier, more natural. As a father tosses a baseball with his son in the backyard or plays tennis with his daughter in the park, the gap between them closes. Few words are needed; the activity itself draws them close.
"I have great memories of being with my dad, having him teach me how to throw a ball, how to catch, how to do athletic things," says former NFL coach Tony Dungy. "It was a great time for us."
Unfortunately, the pursuit of athletics isn't without its pitfalls. In his desire to see his kids excel, the overzealous sports dad can push too hard and drive a wedge between him and his children. And when a father fails to curb his competiveness, kids can learn the wrong lessons: Winning is everything; don't let other players hog the glory; the referee doesn't deserve my respect.
"We put unrealistic expectations on our kids many times, and we don't allow them just to have fun and enjoy it," Dungy says. "We've got to be careful and make [sports] positive and make it something that the young person enjoys."
In the other articles in the "Dads and Sports" series, you'll learn how to get the most mileage out of your kids' sports involvement. Whether they're in peewee soccer or high-school football, you'll discover practical strategies for helping them learn all that athletics can teach them. Suggestions from fathering experts will also guide you around the common dangers and show you how to keep the action on the field both fun and positive.
You are the most important coach your kids will ever have. Use your influence to help them achieve their full potential — in sports as well as in life.


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East Asian Studies
Our long-standing programs in Japanese Studies and our emerging programs in Chinese Studies enrich the vibrant Earlham curriculum. In addition to Japanese and Chinese language study, students can engage with a variety of courses that focus on East Asia, take advantage of study abroad opportunities in both Japan and China, and immerse themselves in varied co-curricular opportunities that bring East Asia to our campus.
For students interested in a concentrated study of East Asia, current programs include a major or minor in Japanese Studies, a minor in Japanese language, and an independent, self-designed major or minor in East Asian Studies or Chinese Studies. A minor in Chinese Studies is now part of the curriculum.
History majors and minors may choose East Asia as one of their focuses. International Studies majors can choose Japan or China as their focus by studying the language and participating in study abroad. Chinese and Japanese also may serve as one of the focus languages for a Comparative Languages and Linguistics major. The study of East Asia also can be a part of many other majors.
A new grant-funded, student-faculty research opportunity for incoming Earlham students will bring together the study of East Asian geology, politics, culture, economics, and language study around a central concept of risk management.


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But let's get back to YOUR sudden change in fortune. The good news is as Jupiter and Uranus move to 00 Aries, the influence of Saturn locked at 27 degrees Virgo wanes. The bad news is yes there still is a chance that something unfortunate may happen, but there also exists an opportunity for expansion of your personal hopes and dreams. Or, at the least winnings from the blackjack table. From June 1 through July 11, fame, fortune, genius and defeat will be headed your way. Why? Once every 11 years and 315 days Jupiter meets up with Uranus bringing sudden and sometimes unexpected changes of fortune. Because Jupiter is a planet that brings benefits, its teaming up with Uranus at the Aries Point almost guarantees that a fortuitous event will occur especially for those who are ready to meet the challenge. Learn more about Jupiter, Uranus and the Aries Point thru a tutorial designed for the beginning astrologer at: http://moonvalleyastrologer.com/tutorial.htm#An Astrologer's Toolkit
What's the challenge?
The challenge is staying open, flexible, and adaptable. You should avoid arguments and confrontations that may lead to bad blood or violence. Jupiter in Aries breeds aggression, so let's focus on funneling those feelings in positive directions. You should also check the fine print and keep track of your limits. Lastly, the challenge is to aim high, don't squander this time on getting by. Let Ray Davis help you stay focused on the goal at the Affirmation Spot: http://theaffirmationspot.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/13-love-affirmations/
How do I Tap this Source?
Sometime in the next 6-weeks Jupiter, Uranus and the Aries Point will tap you! Everyone, including yours truly, will have an aspect in their astrology birth chart to the Aries Point. Those who have planets that meet favorably to this point have a greater opportunity to push for surprising and unexpected benefits. Those who have hard or challenging aspects may need to take caution in their daily affairs, avoid risks, and postpone long range plans until well after the Lunar and Solar Eclipses this summer. These people will reap the most benefit by using the next 6-weeks as planning. Another thing to note about this aspect is that the luck it brings can be short-lived or fleeting in a sort of easy come easy go type manner. So, take my advice and pay attention to the details along the way. The vortex of these transits moves westward throughout the day. For example, at 10 PM Eastern or 8 PM Central the vortex courses through Mexico City, Texas, the panhandle of Oklahoma, the border of Kansas and Colorado, the western half of Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. As a result, unpredictable and sudden weather changes are starting to affect these areas. Already a huge storm has been noted affecting Guatemala and Ecuador. Also along the southwest Texas border there have been a number of unpredictable events like the BP Oil spill, a growing drug war, and pirates! Again, Jupiter in Aries always brings the threat of a little too much aggression, so watch out for the other guy. Below is a Solar Map of the vortex showing how Jupiter, Uranus and the Aries Point touch down in New York and DC in the morning and finish up in Mexico City and El Paso, Texas at night.
To see a larger view just click inside the image!
Cut to the chase! When does this all start?
The opportunity for sudden changes of fortune in the form of expanded opportunities and financial windfall has already begun but it was muddied by transiting Saturn opposing both Uranus and Jupiter at 29, 28 and 27 degrees Virgo. Yes, this is the same Saturn that foiled Venus Williams. What you need to know is that the Aries Point heightens the effects of Jupiter conjunct Uranus like a catapult or battering ram. Below is a list of days and an explanation of where you may want to focus your energy. If you have an astrologer, use the information below to draft a list of questions for an in-depth and focused delineation of the next 6-weeks. If you don't have an astrologer, try these websites. You'll get to view the astrologers and take a look at some of their work: http://astroluxx.com/ and http://www.astrodispatch.com/ and http://heavenastrolabe.wordpress.com/contacts-2/ and http://xtrology.wordpress.com/ and http://thetenminuteastrologer.blogspot.com/ and http://astrobuss.wordpress.com/. Now if you can't find an astrologer thru one of these sources, I can't help you. Besides, I'm as quirky as you think they are.
The Planning Period
Tuesday, June 1 through Saturday, June 5
With the 3rd quarter Moon approaching, this isn't a good time for action especially with transiting Saturn still making opposition to Jupiter. This is however a great time for making plans and for performing intellectual pursuits involving education, analysis and evaluation especially of contracts and agreements. So take another look at that resume, check on your insurance, warranties, and due dates. If you receive an unfavorable bank statement or painful news concerning money or any type of material investment including insurance, pay attention to the details, and note potential errors. If you can, don't act until next week when the 3rd quarter Moon is waning and Jupiter finally conjoins with Uranus and the Aries Point at 00 exactly. Here are the transits for the beginning and the end of the week in Washington, DC.
Planned and Cautious Actions
Sunday, June 6 through Friday, June 11
With the 3rd quarter Moon waning this is a good time to take some initial steps in securing resources and material affairs. These transits indicate that mornings may be the best time for Gemini, Cancer and Leo born natives in Washington. Make sure you close your business by 12 noon or 1 pm, then take lunch. Uranus may transit through your 6th house and stir up indigestion! Because Saturn is still sitting at 27 degrees Virgo and Jupiter has moved on, you should feel that affairs having to do with material possessions are less restrictive. Also of note is an approaching Vertex-Jupiter aspect that may turn speculations into wins and sure thing contests into upsets. The bad news is I see an approaching aspect from Mars. So watch out for impulsive actions, take care when driving, and heed warnings about storms and floods. If you live in the mid-west near the vortex mentioned earlier, you should pay special attention to house, car, hurricane, tornado, flood and life insurance. Make sure these are up to date and bring them current even if it hurts. Mars is also known to flare tempers so take the path of least resistance no matter how obscene the other guy behaves. Scathing complaint letters do work, keep people employed, and rarely cause heart failure. Rest assured, this line-up of aspects will make you want to break free and travel. But be careful on the evening of June 11. The waxing New Moon will be traversing the last degree of Taurus and the first degree of Gemini known as Pleiades or the Weeping Sisters. This transit will make a sextile to Jupiter, Uranus and the Aries Point and create an event. If you can, make it an early night and check the weather, appliances, and security when you arrive home. Enjoy! Below are the transits for beginning and end of the week: June 6 and June 11 in Washington, DC.
What's Behind Door Number 3 or Acting on those Wannabees!
Saturday, June 12, Sunday, June 13, and Monday, June 14
With the new Moon in place on June 12 at 7:14 am in Gemini, this day suggests that your positive efforts and intentions will reap success. Jupiter, Uranus and the Aries Point are part of a Grand Trine involving Venus (another benefic) and the Vertex (fate). It's as if the heavens are telling Saturn: "That's enough! It's Jupiter and Uranus' time and we're going to make sure they get it!" Readers, just remember to get yours. These little windows of opportunity should not be squandered. Expect news today about the efforts you started two weeks ago. Chances are something positive will be in the mail or email. Will you buy a lottery ticket, drive to the Casino, go fishing, or enjoy a day with that special someone or the family? Don't bet on it! Chances are something unexpected may present itself that thrusts you into a different set of circumstances then what you originally intended. But with every dark cloud there is a silver lining. Will you miss the silver lining by being inflexible, stubborn, opinionated, or argumentative? Take my advice and throw away the 'Honey-do' list today. Go with the flow. Try something new – weather permitting. Don't allow inflexibility and moodiness to curtail your celestial gifts. But wait! There's more on Monday! Venus moves to 0 degrees Leo making an exact aspect to Jupiter. The lesser and greater benefics making a connection to the Aries Point and Uranus. Too bad this only lasts a few hours. If you're a gambler, get your chart done first and if favorable spend those wee hours in the morning when the benefics meet at the Slots or Blackjack Table at a casino. For my more frugal readers Monday may be your day to speak up! So, walk into your bosses office, tell him about your accomplishments and the positive changes you could make, then ask for a raise. Enjoy! Below are the transit charts for June 12 and 13 for Washington, DC.
There's Gold in Dem Der Hills: Enough for Everyone
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Views on wines from Italy, California, Chile, Argentina and other great regions of the world from a freelance writer and photographer
Monday, August 23, 2010
Values from Piemonte
I'm fortunate that in my travels, I have the opportunity to try so many excellent wines from Italy and other countries. Many of these wines are limited and priced above $50, so believe me, I appreciate the chance to sample these wines.
But I'm always excited to try wines that combine excellence with an honest price. I'm even more excited when these wines are from a region where values are not commonplace. Evidence of that are two new bottlings from Giacosa Fratelli, a small producer in Neive in the province of Cuneo in Piemonte.
Giacosa is known most of all for their bottlings of Barbaresco, as the town of Neive is one of three where this Nebbiolo-based wine can be produced. I tasted two bottlings of theirs from the newly released 2007 vintage: the "Basarin" and the "Basarin Vigna Gianmate", both of which I have rated as excellent (4 out of 5 stars). Each offers impressive depth of fruit, lovely aromatics and gentle, silky tannins (especially the Gianmate bottling). These are among the finest bottlings of Barbaresco from the notable 2007 vintage; both should be at their best in 10-12 years.
Like most producers, Giacosa Fratelli also produces other local wines and these are the ones I'd like to focus on in this post. The 2009 Roero Arneis is a lovely dry white made from grapes grown in the Roero zone, across the Tanaro River from the Barbaresco zone. This is medium-full with typical pine and pear aromas with a nicely balanced finish with very good acidity. This is a tasty, refreshing dry white that is ideal with risotto with vegetables or lighter seafood. 2009 was a brilliant vintage in Piemonte, so there's a bit more depth of fruit than in other years, meaning this wine could hold for another two years (though it's so appealing now, so why wait?). Best of all, it's priced at $17 retail; as Arneis has become quite a sensation in America over the past few years, this is quite a value.
The winery's 2007 Barbera d'Alba from the Bussia vineyard in Monforte d'Alba is another wonderful success. Rich with the spice so typical of the Barbera grape, this has a nice zesty, tangy quality to it that makes it perfect for grilled chicken, ribs or pork or pastas such as tajarin with beef and tomatoes. Barbera has very light tannins for a red wine, so that makes this wine quite drinkable now, even though 2007 was a year that resulted in deeply concentrated red wines in this area. Stylistically, I love this bottling as the winemaker decided to age this wine in large oak casks instead of barriques, thus keeping the focus on the tantalizing black cherry and blackberry fruit. It's a real pleasure to taste this wine, especially when you consider that you are getting a Barbera from a single vineyard from an excellent vintage and you only have to shell out $17 for the wine - a remarkable value!
For me, there is no other region in Italy that produces as many outstanding wines as does Piemonte, but let's face it, you usually have to pay for that quality. So how nice that these two wines, from a very consistent, quality driven producer such as Giacosa Fratelli are so good and so affordable! Here's hoping that more producers from this area follow suit!
The wines of Giacosa Fratelli are imported by Wines from Bedford, Larchmont, NY
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Sometimes (actually most times) the lower-tier wines are the best, even though they're not the ones the winemakers consider the most "important." I'll have to check out that Barbera.ReplyDelete
You're absolutely right about the lower tier wines. Usually they are better than the higher priced offerings.
I'm not sure how available that Barbera is, but I hope you can find it - it is "honest" Barbera.
The quality of wines at the entry level, usually €4-6 from the cantinas is consistently good and better than most other Old World regions e.g. Toscana. I don't agree that they are "usually" better than the higher priced offerings but I guess many fantastic wines never make it out of Italy/Europe due to modest production.ReplyDelete
I'd comment that most of the higher priced offerings do make it here to the US from Italy and other parts of Europe. There are thousands of small importers here and they get everything they can.
What Jeremy and I are commenting on is style - a lot of these expensive offerings are manipulated to be so ripe and so oaky, which is not what I like, although some people do. I prefer the simplicity and honesty of the basic wines.
That said, I love great Barolos, Barbarescos and Brunellos that are priced at $50-$150 a bottle here. It's all about what's in the bottle, not the price.
Not to be confused with Bruno Giacosa Arneis, the best Arneis producer IMO. Had their 2008 twice recently - one of my favorite Italian whites this year.ReplyDelete
Yes, a different producer. Bruno Giacosa does make an excellent Arneis along with Vietti as well as Malvira and Matteo Corregia, two producers located in the Roero.ReplyDelete
I wanted to focus on a lesser-known producer that makde an excellent bottling that was a value.
Tom: I agree, I was talking about the lower priced wines. The big priced wines are well marketed and thus always make it out. I live here (www.piemontemio.com) and plenty of the producers I visit and taste every week are family run and usually too small to export meaningfully.ReplyDelete
Thanks Darryl:ReplyDelete
If more people were introduced to the wines of Piemonte (instead of the more famous wines of Tuscany), they'd find some nice values.
So true, yesterday I tasted at Roberto Sarotto. His most expensive wines are his Audace (Audacious) Barolo in barrique and his Gaia Principe Barbaresco both €18 at the Cantina; traditional Barolo and Currà Barbaresco €14. At the other end of the scale Arneis, Chardonnay, Gavi, Rosato (100% Nebbiolo),Dolcetto & Barbera are all just €5. Fantastic affordable wine. Darryl (www.piemontemio.com)ReplyDelete
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All five members of the U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team were on The Today Show this morning where, among other things, the girls discussed their gold medals, McKayla Maroney's "not impressed" face, and what they expect when they return to in the United States (apart from a bajillion dollars worth of endorsement deals). Naturally, the segment included the predictable "we're just normal teenage girls" routine — but it's actually believable in this case, as the ladies tell stories of late night dance parties, meeting Kate Middleton, and receiving a video message from tween overlord Justin Bieber. On the other hand, most teenagers don't sacrifice most of their social life in order devote years of their lives to a singular goal, nor do most win big at the Olympics before their 18th birthdays.
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Atlanta Falcons fans were given a scare earlier this week when a report surfaced that team owner Arthur Blank has been courted by business interests in Los Angeles about a possible move.
Blank -- in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII -- dismissed the speculation on Friday.
"It was humorous," Blank told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "My reaction was: Where did this come from? It certainly didn't come from us.
"But in any event, what's most important to our fans in the city, the region and the state is we're committed to Atlanta and to getting this stadium deal done and we're making progress and working to make this a win-win situation for everybody."
The Falcons are seeking a new open-air stadium in the downtown sector to replace the aging Georgia Dome. Blank said he was "confident and comfortable" with the current state of negotiations with the city of Atlanta, but wouldn't confirm or deny a new funding deal could be completed by next week. Blank said he feels "fairly good" about the situation.
"We're continuing to make progress. ... The timetable I think is coming closer. Whether it's next week or not, I'm not sure."
So breathe easy, Falcons fans. Everything appears on the right track. As for you football fans in L.A., stay patient. You're day will come eventually. Maybe.
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There must have been a lot of stress on the team tasked with creating a new video game based on the hit zombie television series The Walking Dead.
Not only do fans have high expectations from such a game — since it's based on a show they feel personally connected to — but gamers already have an outstanding The Walking Dead video game thanks to last year's 5-part series from Telltale Games (which won USA TODAY's Game of the Year nod).
No pressure, right?
While not a complete disaster, AMC's The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct ($49.99) doesn't really offer much for fans of first-person shooters or survival horror games, nor does it live up to the Emmy award-winning TV show or beloved comic.
Instead, it's a mediocre action game that might be best played as a weekend rental.
Serving as a prequel to the show, you play as Daryl Dixon, a southern hunter adept with a crossbow and other weapons. Norman Reedus, who plays Dixon in the television series, lends his likeness and voice to the in-game character. Alongside your brother Merle (voiced by Michael Rooker), you'll fend off the "walking dead" (a.k.a. "walkers") throughout the Georgia countryside, interact with other survivors and use your expert tracking skills to work your way to Atlanta.
As you'd expect, Terminal Reality's first-person shooter is action-heavy, but you're encouraged to play stealthily — sneaking up on zombies with a knife or blunt weapon to limit the attention you draw — but you can also go in with firearms blazing, if desired. The game also folds in elements of exploration (with different ways to approach the levels), decision making (choose which survivors to help you, or none at all), some tactics (toss bottles to distract zombies) and resource management (rationing supplies and scavenging items that can help you survive, such as food, medicine, gas cans and ammo).
Survival Instinct also lets you take on some optional side missions with townsfolk and choose between back roads or highways, each with pros and cons.
Sounds good on paper, perhaps, but the survivors you interact with seem vacant and lifeless — especially when compared to the rich, believable characters in Telltale's The Walking Dead games. Frankly, you don't care about survivors in this game, which is a problem, and also contradictory to the character depth offered by the television series.
Other issues are bland and repetitive environments, outdated graphics, some artificial intelligence (A.I.) issues and technical glitches — like objects that float above the ground and the occasional freeze (Xbox 360 version).
While not terribly short — yielding between 7 and 8 hours of play — Survival Instinct doesn't offer any multiplayer modes, which hurts its replayability.
In short, this game disappoints. Unless you're a huge fan and are curious enough to rent it for the weekend, leave this disc on the shelf.
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Can't get your fill of Jake Gyllenhaal as the hunkiest Prince of Persia to ever grace the screen? Good news, beefcake enthusiasts — more eye candy from the set of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time movie awaits you.
Ever wanted to see what the Prince of Persia riding a horse looks like? Bam! Empire Online has brand new exclusive shots of Prince Dastan doing that very thing. They also have shots of Dastan soaking wet, with additional shots of studs Jerry Bruckheimer and director Mike Newell.
Guess that confirms that Dastan will be shirtless, soaking, and straddling things hung like a horse at various points in the movie. I'm guessing Sands of Time is going for a hard 'R'. A ballsy move, but one that might just pay off.


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Repurposing Craigslist ads to dupe would-be renters into forking over cash is one of the oldest scams in the book. But people still fall for it left and right, and in the era of Google Maps and GPS, it pays to be on guard.
How it works
Using an actual Craigslist ad for a rental property, the crook creates a duplicate with a new email that matches up with the name or address of the property to make it seem more legitimate, says Robert Siciliano, identity theft expert with McAfee.
The asking price is lowered to give the con more appeal, and anyone taking the bait is asked to wire money ASAP because the landlord or owner is out of town. Victims are also told that they can't view the place, but rest assured that they'll be refunded if there's any issue.
What renters should know
Renters should go by the mantra, " If it's too good to be true, it is," Siciliano warns. "Whenever the landlord says they're out of the country, that's a red flag it's a scam. No matter how they play it, no one's gone." Also: No savvy renter should even think about paying for a place they haven't seen and found to their liking.
You've also got to do your homework. Check the seller out, ask to see a valid, state-issued ID, view the deed to the place and get as much information as you can, even if it's a tad bit annoying, Siciliano says. "You can't be too trusting when you're handing someone a check for $3,000."
Also be mindful of swapping any personally identifiable information over email and block out your social security number on documentation when possible. Never, ever email your SSN, and if you do give your SSN on an application and they don't rent to you, go over to their place and get the application back and shred it.
Another helpful trick is to research the ad itself. Plug some of the body of the ad into Craigslist or perform a simple Google search to see if the same ad pops up on different sites and/or with different info. "If that happens, it is definitely a tip-off," says Siciliano before adding that crooks make little effort to change the ad, aside from switching around the email or phone number. "(The ads are) pretty much boilerplate; crooks change the ad content, contacts and price. It's the least amount of labor with the most possible return."
Homeowners should be on guard too
As a homeowner posting a rental ad online, you should do just as much, if not more, of the homework outlined above. Ask to see the prospective renter's valid ID, wait for checks to clear way past when they should, and contact your bank to ensure it went through.
Finally, when asked to share social media profiles, keep in mind what information you're making them privy to. You always want to limit whatever you're revealing about yourself, so with these transactions, it's best to meet in person.


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The late film critic Gene Siskel once pondered if the movie he was reviewing was more interesting than a documentary would be of the same actors having lunch together. In the case of "Gangster Squad," the answer is a definitive, resounding "no." This is lazy, predictable, clichéd filmmaking with nary a surprise nor original idea to be had. And with this star-studded cast, the disappointment is especially deep.
The setting is 1949 Los Angeles. Gangster Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) has cops, judges and other powers-that-be in his back pocket. Police Chief William Parker (Nick Nolte) has had enough, so he empowers righteous detective John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) to work outside the law and take the mobster down.
O'Mara's pregnant wife Connie (Mirielle Enos) helps him assemble a team: Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling), who happens to be having an affair with Mickey's girlfriend, Grace Faraday (Emma Stone); street-smart Coleman Harris (Anthony Mackie); sharpshooter Max Kennard (Robert Patrick) and his protégé, Navidad Ramirez (Michael Pena); and tech-savvy Conway Keeler (Giovanni Ribisi).
Will the team be successful? Will a few members of the team go down in the process? Nothing is worse than a drama in which you see everything coming and want it to happen already so the movie can be over. The story, written by Will Beall and based on Paul Lieberman's book of the same name, also stoops to typical clichés and faux personal realizations. For example: Jerry's reason for joining the squad — the-wrong-place-at-the-wrong-time death of a shoeshine boy (Austin Abrams) — feels half-hearted, like a forced, desperate effort to imbue emotion when it's not needed.
Director Ruben Fleischer ("Zombieland") doesn't contribute any form of creativity, except perhaps his feedback on the strong production and costume designs, which look and feel authentic. Worse, his whole background is doing comedies, which might be why the tone of "Gangster Squad" feels off all the way through. There are moments of poor, obviously fake visual effects in the beginning that suggest a campy feel, but far too much of the story is oh-so-serious, putting us between lighthearted and grim. We don't know how to view this.
The cast is similarly confused and thereby contributes to this problem. Penn stops just short of completely over-the-top hamming it up, though he comes close a number of times. In contrast, Brolin looks like a stoic sourpuss throughout, and Gosling, immensely talented as he is, gives Jerry a soft-spoken, almost effeminate voice that in no way befits the toughness of his character. And someone needs to remind Stone she's a big-time movie star who shouldn't be relegated to such thankless supporting roles. Worse, she's entirely wrong for Grace, who's supposed to be sultry and seductive. Stone is not these things — she's cute and adorable, but sexiness does not come naturally to her.
The film was originally scheduled for a Sept. 7 release. Following the Aurora, Colo., shootings in July, it was delayed for a rewrite and reshoot of a massacre scene set inside a movie theater. The delay certainly didn't help the production.
"Gangster Squad" is allegedly based on true events, but a quick look at the facts shows a complete neglect of reality. No matter, though: The movie either works on its own or it doesn't. And it absolutely, positively doesn't.


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Thermo Fisher Scientific, UC San Diego Announce Duane Roth Innovation Grant
Annual funding program honors former San Diego biotech advocate and leader
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Sept. 17, 2014 – Thermo Fisher Scientific and the UC San Diego Office of Research Affairs today announce the Duane Roth Innovation Grant, which provides scientific investigators at UC San Diego with a $50,000 annual funding opportunity for sponsored research that supports proof of concept and technology applications studies.
The grant honors the late Duane Roth, the dynamic and charismatic leader of San Diego's life sciences business community, whose vision and drive as CEO of Connect helped spur innovation and build strong partnerships in the region's biotech industry.
"We couldn't think of a more appropriate namesake for this new research grant program," said Alan Sachs, chief scientific officer, Life Sciences Solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific. "Its purpose is to inspire San Diego-based scientists to innovate and collaborate on research projects that ultimately will drive science and technology forward to better understand human disease. These are foundational principles that Duane worked hard to promote in Southern California."
The annual grant is a collaborative program, in which the recipient investigator from UC San Diego will have the opportunity to work with a scientist from Thermo Fisher's Life Sciences Solutions business. Successful programs may be eligible for expanded funding from Thermo Fisher beyond the first year.
The 2014 research areas will focus on two areas: 1) Peripheral cancer detection, including the capture, isolation and genetic analysis of cancer-associated mutations; and 2) Novel applications for the Ion Torrent sequencing system, including clinical workflow automation/simplification, signal enhancement, non-genomic applications and haplotyping.
"We are excited to honor the spirit of Duane Roth with this new innovation award," said Sandra A. Brown, vice chancellor for Research at UC San Diego. "This ongoing award will enable our scientists to work closely with Thermo Fisher Scientific to jointly advance and test groundbreaking technologies in healthcare."
Prior to his work with Connect, Roth founded Alliance Pharmaceutical Corp., where he served as CEO and Chairman of the Board, and later became a very active member of the biotech community. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, BIOCOM, the California Healthcare Institute, and SAIC-Frederick, Inc. He also served on several boards at UCSD, including the President's Board on Science and Innovation, the UCSD Foundation Board of Directors, and the UCSD Heath Sciences Advisory Board.
Roth died on Aug. 3, 2013 after sustaining injuries from a bicycle accident while training for Pedal the Cause, an annual event that raises money for San Diego's NCI-designated cancer research institutes – UCSD Moores Cancer Center, The Salk Institute and the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute.
Roth's passion for biotech's ability to improve people's lives and the economic engine established by the sector in San Diego drove Duane during his tenure at Connect, says his brother, Ted Roth.
"Having led his own biotech company, he knew the importance for young companies to have access to the right scientists and capital sources," Roth says. "He saw his role at Connect as making those critical introductions to the current group of innovating companies.
"This grant is certainly fitting to honor his legacy, particularly because it represents a collaborative effort between a major company and an academic institution to promote the advancement of innovation and science."
The pre-proposal deadline is Nov. 17. For information on how to apply for the Duane Roth Innovation Grant program, contact Patrice Lock at the Office of Research Affairs at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Review: Milk & Truffle GHIRARDELLI SQUARES®
Sunday, February 19, 2012
As I mentioned previously, I do like the finer things in life, and chocolate is no exception. Premium chocolate is some of my most coveted items, and I try to keep a stash of them.
Especially GHIRARDELLI SQUARES®. Particularly, the Milk and Caramel kind. They're my fave!
So when I got an email from SheSpeaks to take part in a Milk & Truffle GHIRARDELLI SQUARES® review, I said to myself, "Yum! A new flavor!" I usually get the limited editions around the holidays, especially since they're usually on sale!
I received a bag of the NEW Milk & Truffle Squares a week or so ago, and they lasted about three days! I shared a couple of them with my kids, and I (shh!) ate the rest in bouts of serious stress. (That's my story - I'm stickin to it!)
To have a GHIRARDELLI SQUARES® with a TRUFFLE INSIDE!? That's a beautiful thing! They were creamy and delicious! I may have found my new fave!
Have you tried this latest edition to the GHIRARDELLI SQUARES® line?
Thanks, SheSpeaks, for the opportunity to try these!
Disclaimer: I was sent the product named above to review, as well as 2 $1/1 bag of Ghirardelli squares by SheSpeaks. The opinions expressed above are solely my own and yours may differ. Receiving a product will NEVER influence what I write in any review.


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ON MENTAL ILLNESS: Oasis of Sanity
I am sitting at home after an uneventful outing of doing errands; I have a deep peacefulness as I look at the overcast light filter in through the blinds in my living room, and as I sit in my chair facing my computer. Things seem bright and cheerful, safe and sane, peaceful and comfortable. It has not always been this way. It has been literally decades that I haven't felt safe like this. And yet, the externals in my life are not so different. Sure, at times there have been crises that needed to be dealt with, but there were also uneventful times in which I should have felt at peace, and didn't.
Schizophrenia is apparently a disease that robs a person of their consciousness. This can take the form of not being connected to one's environment, to one's emotions, and to one's body. I have long desired the day when I would again feel affect coming from my environment, which would tell me that I am connected.
Feeling present is something most people probably couldn't conceive of not feeling. It is more valuable than money. So is freedom from living in fear. It doesn't matter if one's fears are realistic or if they are from imagined threats, fear is fear. When fear goes away, it is like leaving behind a high school full of bullying students or leaving a horrible job situation.
When something is wrong with one's brain, it affects a person's experience of life. One's experience of surroundings, one's emotions, perceptions, sensations, and the whole of one's existence are defined by processes in the brain. If your brain isn't working, nothing is. That's one reason why schizophrenia, along with Alzheimer's and other physical diseases of the brain, is so very devastating.
With treatment, someone with schizophrenia might recover a lot of brain function. But they will never get to the point of total normal, a state which most non-afflicted people believe they can always count on.
People's experience of living in the US is like an oasis of sanity, fairness and comfort. In fact, peace and justice seem to exist only in the smallest fragments of human times and places. What we consider normal is an exceptionally fortunate way of living, which is rarely duplicated if you look at the human past, at other countries, and likely at our future. Schizophrenia ushers in a level of hardship which is comparable to the normal level of suffering of the human species.
People with schizophrenia are treated unfairly in society, are targets of abuse, and are betrayed by our own brains. This level of suffering over time can create numbness. Many people with schizophrenia never reach a good level of clarity or of happiness.
Adapting to mental illness can include either accepting or ignoring being wronged. In some instances, we might be in a position to right the wrongs that are put against us, while in other instances, we don't have that option. We must sometimes accept the injustices perpetrated by the people around us, and with the unfair fate that has given us a brain condition.
We must obtain the little bits of happiness wherever we can, and this can include a relationship, going to a movie, or something as simple as a cup of tea.


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Top 5 Wagons for 2009 Just Announced by NADAguides.com
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2008 - As 2009 cars, trucks, vans and SUVs hit showrooms across the U.S., the editors at NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and information website, today announced their top 5 wagons for 2009.
"Forget what you think you know about the 'family truckster' of the '70s and '80s," said Don Christy, Jr., president and CEO of NADAguides.com. "Many of today's wagons offer modern styling, plenty of power under the hood and excellent handling. What remains timeless, however, is the flexibility a wagon offers when it comes to hauling passengers and cargo."
Following are the NADAguides.com top 5 wagon picks for 2009, in descending order.
5. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E Class 6.3L AMG Wagon
If you can afford the $86,000+ price tag, NADAguides.com editors say the 2009 Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon offers "thrill-a-minute driving with beautiful styling thrown in." It boasts a 507 hp 6.3L V8 that generates 465 lb-ft of torque, as well as a 7 paddle-shifted automatic transmission, a sport suspension for improved handling and optional seating for seven.
4. 2009 BMW 5-Series Sport Wagon 535xi
It's hard to believe the 2009 BMW 535xi Touring is a wagon, but it is and, according to the editors at NADAguides.com, "every bit what a BMW should be." The AWD-equipped, 300 hp-enabled, twin turbo-charged inline 6-cylinder-powered luxury car offers more than 58 cubic feet of space when the back seats are folded -- larger than some mid-sized SUVs.
3. 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero AWD Wagon
When they say engineered from jets, they mean it. The 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi Wagon has a 280 hp 2.0L turbocharged V6 and optional AWD. In this category, people might opt for a BMW, Audi, or Mercedes badge, but they'd be missing out on something special, according to NADAguides.com. "This is a great looking wagon with a laundry list of standard equipment."
2. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.0L TDI
If you're looking for a new station wagon that will run forever and gets great gas mileage (it's a diesel with EPA estimates in the 29 City/40 Highway range), the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is for you. According to NADAguides.com, this wagon has the "top-notch interior build quality of a traditional German car" and a sub-$25K price tag, which only seals the deal.
1. 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 GT
The editors at NADAguides.com chose the 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Grand Touring as its top 2009 wagon pick for its fun and sporty styling, spacious interior -- enough to haul friends, family, groceries and golf clubs in one shot -- and racy turbocharged inline 4-cyl that generates 263 hp under the hood. "The MAZDASPEED3 GT easily jumps off the line and away from its sub-$25K competition. Who knew hip and practical could exist under one roof?"


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Opening up the Enterprise Bundle Repository
We'd like to enable the SpringSource Enterprise Bundle Repository to turn into a shared community resource.
As a first, small step in that direction, I've made available the EBR build system (a few Ant/Ivy scripts) and some sample bundle projects on github. If you want to try it out, clone the repository and refer to doc/README.txt.
The idea is that the community will be able to add bundles to this repository and then the content can be hosted in some cloud storage similar to the way the SpringSource EBR is hosted in Amazon S3.


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New Beer: Newcastle Winter IPA
We've got nothing against regular Newcastle. Smooth and creamy, with a nice toffee flavor and just a light bitterness, we're happy to drink it while watching football and eating chili. So our interest was piqued when we heard that Newcastle's releasing a new limited-edition beer. But a "Winter IPA"? What does that even mean, and can the Newcastle/Heineken folks pull it off?
Don't worry; this beer isn't a Christmas-spiced IPA. You won't find any cinnamon or cloves here.
The beer pours caramel brown, and fills the mouth with smooth toffee flavor—similar to what you get in the classic brown ale version. But there's a hop bite there, too, (it's 28-IBUs) from Super Styrian and Styrian Goldings hops, in an attempt, they say, to stay "true to the original, subtly hopped recipes of traditional 18th century India Pale Ales." This isn't an IPA for hopheads who tend toward West Coast brews, but it's a nice bittered-up version of an easy-drinking beer.
Have you seen the Newcastle Winter IPA in your local stores? Have you tried it yet? What do you think?
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Smithfield schools tap longtime Lincoln building and grounds director
Smithfield schools tap longtime Lincoln building and grounds director
SMITHFIELD - Now it's Lincoln's turn to find a new building and grounds director.
The Smithfield School Committee at this week's meeting voted unanimously to hire Angelo Mencucci, director of buildings, grounds and transportation for Lincoln schools, to be director of buildings and grounds for Smithfield schools.
He replaces John Obiurka who went to the Foster-Glocester Regional School District last month to take on virtually the same job there.
Mencucci's hiring makes the situation akin to a game of musical chairs, as building and grounds directors in northern Rhode Island schools are simply exchanging places, going from Smithfield to Ponaganset and now from Lincoln to Smithfield.
Mencucci will earn an annual salary of approximately $83,000, according to Smithfield Supt. Robert M. O'Brien, and was chosen from 39 applicants from six states. He has 19 years of experience in "all aspects of school facilities," O'Brien said, and holds certification or licenses for such jobs as boiler operator, electrician and pipefitter.
"The references I checked told me he is extremely organized, an excellent problem-solver, and has the vision necessary to develop long-term plans for the maintenance of buildings, future program development, and most importantly, the safety and security of buildings, grounds and transportation," O'Brien told the committee.
"He understands that his role is to ensure the safety of all students, parents, faculty and staff."
O'Brien said Mencucci will be offered a contract dating from the present time to the end of June 2015.
This is an apparent compromise from O'Brien's call at the last meeting for a three-year pact and the school board's inclination for a one-year contract so other long-term options can be studied to fill this position.
The Smithfield School Committee at its Oct. 21 meeting formally voted to research such options as sharing the job with other school districts or with the town of Smithfield, or outsourcing the work to a private company.
A screening committee of 11 people reviewed the 39 applications for the job, O'Brien said, and chose five applicants for interviews. Four were interviewed: three candidates from Rhode Island, including the only Smithfield resident who applied, and one from Connecticut. Two applicants were called back for a second round of interviews, O'Brien said.
Congrats Angelo
I thought I would also post on this page to congratulate Angelo, he will undoubtedly be a great asset to Smithfield.
Makes you question the amount of turnover at the Lincoln School Department.
Hostile Enviroment
I heard a little more about what going on in Lincoln. Hard to believe that town officials would allow this to continue. Sounds like you have a real bully on your hands.


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Alaska primary tests Dem 'meddling'
Democrats and their allies are fighting in a potentially make-or-break primary Tuesday in Alaska — a Republican primary.
An outside group backing Democratic Sen. Mark Begich has spent nearly $4 million in attack ads against GOP Senate front-runner Dan Sullivan, a move Republicans say is "meddling" by Democrats to set themselves up for an easier general election this fall.
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Alaska is one of the most critical Senate battlegrounds of 2014, and the strength of Begich's eventual opponent will play a part in determining which party controls the chamber for the final two years of the Obama presidency.
( Full primary election results here)
Begich and his supporters say they aren't trying to pick a more beatable Republican in Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell or 2010 nominee Joe Miller. Allies say ads that might come across as mischievous in another state — remember the playbook Sen. Claire McCaskill used to boost Republican Todd Akin in the 2012 Missouri primary, then crush him in the general? — have appeal beyond the primary electorate in Alaska. Begich's campaign also notes the Republican field has plenty of legitimate internal strife.
But Sullivan and allies such as American Crossroads have evidently seen the "meddling" argument as resource-worthy — they've both fired back with ads decrying Democratic involvement in the primary — and the feud is unlikely to die down anytime soon. The fluidity of the three-way race, combined with these Democratic attacks, mean that even some of Sullivan's most fervent supporters are going into Tuesday's vote with lingering doubts.
"They're trying simply to make sure Dan Sullivan is damaged goods," Art Hackney, an Alaska Republican operative who has been running a pro-Sullivan super PAC, said last week. "They've put a lot of money behind it, and, frankly, they've turned it into a primary that's possible to go almost any way." (Threatening to make matters more complicated: Another Dan Sullivan, the Republican mayor of Anchorage, will be on the ballot in the lieutenant governor race.)
( Check out the latest race ratings here)
Democrats have had less success this cycle engineering nomination processes for their opponents. North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan tried to bash Republican Thom Tillis before the May primary, hoping either to defeat him or at least drag him into a costly runoff for the nomination — an effort that failed as Tillis coasted to the nomination outright.
But Hackney's comments get at the dual purpose that Democratic spending may ultimately prove to serve: Even if Sullivan doesn't lose on Tuesday — and few expect him to, thanks to his consistent polling lead and huge fundraising advantage — a closer-than-expected margin of victory could rob him of momentum going into the general election. And a series of surveys by the Democratic robopollster Public Policy Polling shows his net favorability rating has sunk from -4 to -8 points among general-election voters since the main pro-Begich super PAC, Put Alaska First, went on the attack.
The super PAC is responsible for virtually all the of the disclosed outside spending against Sullivan — some $3.9 million, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The group's expressly anti-Treadwell spending ($228,000 on TV) and anti-Miller spending ($12,000 online) has been modest by comparison.
( PHOTOS: Dynasties in 2014 Senate races)
Put Alaska First has knocked Sullivan on a controversial land-permitting plan from his tenure as state natural-resources director, including a TV ad featuring a moose hunter. The group has also hit Sullivan on his Alaska roots; he grew up in Ohio and worked in the George W. Bush administration in Washington. His Republican opponents also challenged his authenticity, leading him to release an ad featuring his native Alaskan wife.


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Glendora's building codes and review processes are all designed to protect and enchance the quality of life in our community while promoting construction safety requirements. The Building Division serves as a contact point for the permit and inspection process, which involves several other departments and agencies, depending on the scope of the project.
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Black Concert: Ab Soul Live in Madison WI Sunday 5-14!
Madison, WI
In February 2011, Ab-Soul revealed he was working on an album titled Longterm Mentality, and subsequently released "Hell Yeah", a track featuring Schoolboy Q. On February 22, 2011 Stevens released another promotional recording taken from the album, "Moscato", a collaboration with another fellow Black Hippy, Kendrick Lamar. In February 2011, Stevens also embarked on the "Road to Paid Dues" concert tour, after being enlisted by fellow American rapper Murs.
On March 21, 2011 Stevens released the music video for a song titled "Nothin' New", in promotion for the album. On March 25, he released "Gone Insane", the fourth track liberated that was taken from the album. On March 30, a trailer for Longterm Mentality, was released via Top Dawg Entertainment. On April 1, 2011 he released the music video for "Gone Insane", directed by Top Dawg in-house directors Fredo Tovar and Scott Fleishman.
Stevens has stated the respective independent albums of his label-mates partly inspired material on Longterm Mentality: "I compare [the process behind] Longterm Mentality to the process with all of my joints. Kendrick's OD had came out and Q's Setbacks had came out. I had these bodies of work to go off of as references, as inspiration. I hear what Kendrick is talking about, I hear what Q is talking about, I heard what Jay Rock was talking about. So how am I going to piece this all together and add my own two cents, too? How do I continue the sound but have my individuality as an artist? It's the same challenge every single time." The album, although its title is Longterm Mentality, is not the third part of his Longterm series.
Soon after the release of Schoolboy Q's second independent album, Habits & Contradictions (2012), Stevens began promoting his second independent album, releasing a song titled "Black Lip Bastard", on January 17, 2012. On February 28, 2012, Ab-Soul, alongside Schoolboy Q, appeared on Sway Calloway's #SwayInTheMorning radio show, where Ab-Soul called "Black Lip Bastard": "pretty much one of the title tracks", The first song that appears on the album, to be released was "Showin' Love", also produced by Willie B.
On March 24, Schoolboy Q announced #TheGroovyTour; a month-long tour with Ab-Soul accompanying him the entire way. The tour began on April 20, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California. On April 6, 2012, Ab-Soul liberated a song titled "Terrorist Threats". The song features frequent collaborator Jhené Aiko and fellow American rapper Danny Brown, who proclaimed on Twitter that "Black Hippy the new Beatles and I'm Harry Nilsson".
On April 17, 2012, Ab-Soul revealed the album's title to be Control System and unveiled the release date to be May 11, 2012. That same day, he also released a music video for "Pineal Gland", a song inspired by the psychedelic drug DMT and of course the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. On April 24, 2012, Stevens released another song, "SOPA". The song, produced by Nez & Rio, references the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a United States bill introduced by U.S. Representative Lamar S. Smith, that would have allowed the U.S. government to control the Internet.
On May 1, 2012, Ab-Soul released another music video, for a new song titled "Empathy." On May 4, 2012, it was revealed "Black Lip Bastard" was remixed and would feature his Black Hippy cohorts, Rock, Lamar and Schoolboy Q. On May 8, 2012, his collaboration with Lamar, titled "ILLuminate."
(Second part of song)
Track Two
Pineal Gland
Bohemian Grove
Terrorist Threats
These Days
Just Have Fun
Dub Sac
Ride Slow
Hunnid Stax
Man of the Year
(ScHoolboy Q cover)
World Runners
Tree of Life
(Second part of song)
Tree of Life
Feelin Us
Nevermind That
God's Reign
Control System (2012)
These Days… (2014)
Do What Thou Wilt. (2016)


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8 life lessons learned from 'Downton Abbey'
Just ahead of Season 4 of 'Downton Abbey' we review the biggest plot points from Season 3, so that you'll be ready for new episodes on January 5. VPC
Rejoice! Downton Abbey is back this Sunday with the Season 4 premiere on PBS.
In honor of the popular show's return, USA TODAY Network lists some of the best life lessons in famous quotes from previous seasons.
REVIEW: This year's trip to 'Downton'
1) Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, on the importance of optimism.
"Don't be defeatist dear, it's terribly middle class."
2) Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham, on motherhood.
"No one ever tells you about raising daughters. You think it'll be like Little Women, and instead they're at each others' throats."
MORE: Dark road lies ahead on 'Downton Abbey'
3) John Bates on looking toward the future instead of dwelling in the past.
"I miss a lot of things, but you have to keep moving, don't you."
4) Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, on how the improbable can become reality.
"Every mountain is unclimbable until someone climbs it. So every ship is unsinkable until it sinks."
5) Matthew Crawley on love and forgiveness.
"You've lived your life, and I've lived mine. Now it's time we live them together."
6) Violet Crawley on dealing with untimely death and mourning.
"When tragedies strike, we try to find someone to blame. And in the absence of a suitable candidate, we usually blame ourselves. You are not to blame. No one is to blame."
7) Mr. Carson on how individuals evolve over the years.
"What would be the point of living if we didn't let life change us?"
8) Lady Mary Crawley on the power of prayer.
"Dear Lord, I don't pretend to have much credit with you. I'm not even sure that you're there. But if you are, and if I've ever done anything good, I beg you to keep him safe.
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