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2. Eligibility: Entrant must be 21 years or older and be a legal resident of the United States. Employees of Silver Mountain or Mountain Broadcasting and the immediate family members of all such employees, are not eligible. Sweepstakes are subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
3. Prizes: One Grand Prize – one-night stay for 4 at Silver Mountain, four (4) one-day ski passes and passes for four (4) to the indoor water park at Silver Mountain during above stay. Winners are solely responsible for making arrangements to use the prize (reservations are based on availability) and for any and all federal, state and local taxes and fees that may apply. Winner must take receipt of the prize by February 15, 2019. Odds of winning depend upon number of valid entries received.
4. Winners: All prizes will be awarded to winners selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries on January 10, 2020 by Mountain Broadcasting whose decisions on all matters relating to this promotion shall be final. If winner cannot be reached by telephone by January 31, 2020, the prize will be forfeited in its entirety and an alternate winner may be selected. Prizes are not transferable; no prize substitution or cash alternative allowed except by Silver Mountain who reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value, in the event of unavailability. Grand prize winner must complete, sign and return affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release when accepting prize. Failure to complete and remit these documents in completed form by the specified time constitutes a forfeiture of the prize in its entirety and an alternative winner may be selected. Where permitted by law, acceptance of the prize constitutes winner's consent that his/her name, likeness, voice and/or biological data may be used for advertising and promotional purposes without limitation and without additional notice, compensation or consent. For a "list of winners" send a self-addressed stamped envelope postmarked by March 1, 2020 and received no later than March 31, 2020 to
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Cecil County Commissioners Pick Ed Cole for Last Seat on Charter Transition Panel
The Cecil County Commissioners Tuesday selected Ed Cole, a former county commissioner and current Orphans' Court judge, to a seat on the new Charter government advisory panel. His selection came on a unanimous vote, after past contentious discussions on who should help guide the county's transition to Charter government in the next two years.
The Commissioners decided a week ago to create an advisory group including the three newly-elected Commissioners—Diana Broomell (R-4), Michael Dunn (R-3) and Tari Moore (R-2)—who will automatically become members of the new County Council after a county executive is elected for the first time in the 2012 election. In addition, the panel will include the county administrator, budget director, human resources director, and county Treasurer.
But the Commissioners deferred a decision on who would hold the lone seat on the panel to represent the Charter Board that drafted the charter document approved overwhelmingly by voters in the November 2010 election. A three-member majority—Broomell, Dunn and Commissioners President James Mullin (R-1)—made it clear they would not accept Joyce Bowlsbey, who chaired the charter board and worked hard to educate voters about the Charter document.
(See previous Cecil Times report here: http://ceciltimes.com/2011/03/cecil-county-charter-commissioners-diss-bowlsbey-seek-new-face-on-charter-panel-to-be-run-by-old-faces/
Cole served as a one-term county Commissioner from 1990-94 before being defeated in the 1994 election. He disappeared from local politics until last year, when he re-surfaced as a candidate for the county Orphans Court. He was the only Democrat elected to the court in November. Orphans Court judges work a few hours a week and are paid $5,500 annually.
Cole was a relative latecomer to the Charter Board, named in May, 2009 to replace another member who resigned several months after the Board began its work on drafting the Charter document. At the time of his selection, he told the Cecil Whig that he thought the county was "ready" for a Charter form of government.
But Broomell said part of the reason she supported Cole was that he told her a few days ago that when he was put on the panel, he was not sure whether he supported the switch to the Charter form of government. She also emphasized that Cole was not a member of the "Friends of Charter" ballot issue group that raised funds for ads and outreach to voters to work for passage of the Charter ballot initiative in the last election.
Dunn echoed that view, saying Cole won his support because "he was not part of the Friends of Charter" group.
State Sen. E.J. Pipkin (R-36) and Del. Michael Smigiel (R-36) vociferously opposed the Charter government referendum question and placed newspaper ads opposing it. They also appeared before the county Commissioners to protest fundraising by the Friends of Charter group and criticized Bowlsbey, who headed the original Charter Board and was actively involved in Friends of Charter.
Dunn recently resigned his job as a legislative aide to Smigiel. Broomell is also a former legislative aide to Smigiel but has sought to distance herself from him politically in the past few years.
The Cole selection was initiated by Mullin, who said Tuesday that he thought Cole's background and experience would make him "a good bridge, a good transition." Mullin had previously said he wanted a "new face" from the Charter Board to help guide the transition to Charter government in the county.
But Commissioner Robert Hodge (R-5) again raised the question of insiders on the current county payroll guiding the transition and no independent citizens involved in the process. "I personally don't have a problem with Ed Cole," Hodge said. But it is "interesting" that all members of the panel are "getting a check from the county," he said, while simultaneously guiding how the county will transition to the new form of government.
"We represent the citizens," Hodge said. But on the transition to Charter government, "the citizens are not part of the team," he said, and "that's the problem."

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The closing arguments in the trial of two former Fullerton police officers accused in the beating death of Kelly Thomas continued for a second straight day in a Santa Ana court room on Wednesday.
While the first day's closing arguments centered mostly around the prosecution, the second day focused mostly on the defense attorneys, who finished their statements at the end of the day.
Jay Cicinelli and Manuel Ramos have both been charged in connection with the fatal beating of Thomas.
Ramos faces the most serious charge of second-degree murder. That charge is based on the prosecution's theory that Ramos sent the whole incident with Thomas into motion when he made a fist and threatened Thomas.
Defense attorneys countered the prosecution's claim and said that it was a conditional threat. They brought up audio evidence of a previous encounter between Ramos and Thomas where they claimed Ramos had made a similar threat, but with a baton.
In that encounter, Ramos asked Thomas whether he had ever been hit with one before, the defense said. John Barnett, Ramos' attorney, said it was a similar implied threat and that Ramos had been trying to get Thomas to comply. That incident, the defense noted, did not end in violence.
The defense suggested that the threat was the same as the one with the baton. Barnett brought out a baton to demonstrate during his closing arguments.
"If I point to my baton and say 'have you been hit with one of these before?'–with the clear implication that you might get hit now if you don't do what I tell you–if I do that, if I use this baton in that way, that references the baton in this way, then that, by their expert, is reasonable," Barnett said.
"If I do this," he continued, making a fist, "that's murder."
Barnett was referencing the prosecution's expert who said that using the baton in the way he used it would be okay, but that using the fist and the language from the second incident was not.
Closing arguments continued through the afternoon, with Cicinelli's also attorney getting a chance to speak to the jury.
On Thursday morning, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas was expected to deliver his rebuttal statement. The case was set to then be sent to the jury.
KTLA's Chip Yost contributed to this article.


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Faith-Based Investors Applaud U.S. Supreme Court's Reaffirmation of the Affordable Care Act
June 28th, 2012
Citing Access and Affordability as an Immutable Human Right, Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Welcome Resolution of the Legislation's Standing
New York – Today members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a faith-based shareholder coalition that has long advocated for health care reform, celebrate the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutionality of the major provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) first enacted in March of 2010.
The investors, many representing hospital systems and health care organizations, have been actively engaging companies in the health care industry for over 20 years to promote greater equality, access and affordability of health care services for our nation's citizens.
"As stated in our Principles for Domestic Health Care, first published in 2008 in support of this historic legislation, 'We regard health care and the right to security during sickness as an immutable human right.' In upholding ACA today, the Supreme Court upholds the human rights of millions and sets us firmly on a course to work towards an improved system that benefits all Americans," said Laura Berry, Executive Director of ICCR.
Ed Gerardo of Bon Secours Health Systems, Inc. said, "As people of faith, we are called to address the injustices of the current health care system. As investors and professionals working in the field, we are called to address its inefficiencies. While not perfect, the ACA begins the necessary reformation of a broken system that excludes millions of our most vulnerable citizens and is unsustainably expensive. We are eager to support its full implementation beginning in 2014."
Said Sr. Susan Vickers of Dignity Health and Chair of ICCR's board, "Our health as a society pales in comparison to that of citizens of other nations and the industry is plagued with issues, from fragmentation and uncoordinated care to misaligned incentives and poor evidence of effectiveness across treatment options. The reforms ACA brings to the industry are meaningful and hopefully the beginning of a more just and affordable program for all Americans."
ICCR members also see the Supreme Court's decision as a check on corporate influence over government and the U.S. judicial system. Said Berry, "Given the relentless assault on ACA by corporate interests like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which invested tens of millions lobbying to challenge the law and punish elected officials who supported it, we are heartened that the Supreme Court has cast their vote for the American people."For more information, contact: Susana McDermott Director of Communications, ICCR 212-870-2938 firstname.lastname@example.com About the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR): Currently celebrating its 41st year, ICCR is the pioneer coalition of active shareholders who view the management of their investments as a catalyst for change. Its 300 member organizations with over $100 billion in AUM have an enduring record of corporate engagement that has demonstrated influence on policies promoting justice and sustainability in the world.
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2017:02 Slow strain rate testing of copper in sulfide rich chloride containing deoxygenated water at 90 °C
Background Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) can occur in materials from the combined influence of tensile stress and a corrosive environment. It has previously been shown in the literature,Innehållstyp: Publikationer
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Fellowships for University Students in West Africa
Posted on 17 February 2009. Filed under: Announcements, Education and Training Opportunities, Fellowships & Scholarships, Opportunities, Sub-Saharan Africa Region | Tags: AAU, Association of African Universities, diverse backgrounds, economic justice, Ford Foundation, IFP, International Fellowships Program, Nigeria, Pathfinder International, social justice, WARC, West Africa, West Africa Research Center |
International Fellowships Program (IFP), West Africa
Application deadline for 2010/11 academic year is February 27, 2009. If you have missed the application deadline for the 2010/11 academic year, then please consult the Association of African Universities IFP web site directly to learn about next year's application opportunity for the 2011/12 or subsequent academic years.
International Fellowships Program (IFP), West Africa. 2010/11 Academic year
The International Fellowships Program (IFP) is a program supported by the Ford Foundation, and coordinated in West Africa by the Association of African Universities (AAU) in collaboration with Pathfinder International in *Nigeria and West African Research Center (WARC ) in Senegal. IFP provides fellowships for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use their education to further development in their own countries and greater social and economic justice worldwide. IFP fellowships will be awarded to applicants from diverse backgrounds, including social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.
[Note to We Can Do readers: The official announcement from the Ford Foundation does not specifically reference students with disabilities. But you could point out to them that people with disabilities are frequently denied opportunities to access education at all levels, from primary school through higher education. The UK Department of International Development indicates that, out of 77 million children not enrolled in primary school, one-third have disabilities.]
It is expected that 46 Fellowships will be awarded in West Africa for the 2010/11 academic year.
The application period for the 2010/11 Awards will be from December 1, 2008 to February 27, 2009. Late applications will NOT be accepted.
Again, if you have missed the application deadline for the 2010/11 academic year, then please consult the Association of African Universities IFP web site directly to learn about next year's application opportunity for the 2011/12 or subsequent academic years.
To see the announcement for the February 27, 2009, deadline, consult: http://www.aau.org/ifp/announce.htm
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Signing: Signing dance, looks a bit like a pair of swinging Elvis legs on a dance floor. To make the dance sign, take your non-dominant hand and hold it out in front of you with the palm side upward. On your dominant hand, extend your middle and index finger and swing them back and forth.
Usage: Babies love dancing. We really like the Kindermusik program. One interesting think I learned there is that babies like doing the same dance to the same music, time and again. When you are about to start doing your dance, make the sign.
Flash Card: Click the link to view the Dance Baby Sign Language Flash Card. The flash cards are printable and available in both U.S. Letter and A4 sizes.
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Originally posted 7-26-09
From: Monroe Cartoonist Collection: "The Low Bidder" by Bill Monroe
"I was low bidder on every contract!"
Organic Gardening In The News
Tidbits of news you may not get on the local broadcast.
Software For Water-Wise Landscaping: New update release to computer software that take the guess work out of xeriscape planting by helping you pick plants for water-wise gardens and landscaping. We need all the help we can get.
Increased Organic Gardening Interest: This article from the Indiana News discusses how garden centers have been flooded with first-time gardeners. They're seeking knowledge on "growing their own" vegetable gardens for several reasons:
- To save money. The economic meltdown has created more interest as folks are looking for ways to make their budgets go farther. There may be an up-side to the down-turn.
- For better taste. Most everyone knows there's no comparison to a home-grown tomato and those anemic ones at the grocery store.
- To reduce exposure to chemicals. There's more awareness about the accumulative effect of long term exposure to even low levels of chemicals - not to mention the food contaminate-scares of late.
"Is there something out there that will make my lawn green without killing my dog?"
Pure Black Castings® and VermaPlex®: Organic fertilizers from earthworms. Non-toxic. Safe for pets, children. Use it on your lawn, in your garden, around your plants, in your coffee, heck - pour it on your head......not to worry.
Next....Fertlizing Our Lawn and Pasture/HayDigger returns with his take on our efforts to keep this little farm "green".
- by Kayce
Certified Organic Garden Fertilizer Resources:
- Pure Black Castings™: Certified Organic Worm Castings created using only organic materials.
- VermaMax®: Chicken Litter organically composted using VermaPlex®.
- VermaPlex®: Created from Certified Organic Pure Black Castings™. Innoculate your garden soil and your compost heap.
- Organic Fertilizer Information: Find use/application guides at Monroe Works


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Massive Data Breaches
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During May-June 2016 a series of major and massive data breaches emerged exposing hundreds of millions of user e-mails and passwords (in hashed or plaintext form). The data were originally sold on the black market, but soon a lot of them became public. Interestingly, all these data breaches are dated a few years back, but they were only disclosed recently, remaining within private circles for years. Following these data breaches a wide range of attacks on well-known websites occurred as a result of users reusing their passwords across them. This Info note provides insight on the data breaches themselves, their impact on other websites and provides recommendations to respond and limit the impact of such data breaches.
Data Breaches
In 2012, LinkedIn faced a data breach, which at that point, resulted in the exposure of 6.5 million hashed passwords solely, without usernames. Four years later 167 million account data originating from the same data breach were sold on the black market. 117 out of the 167 million account data contained both the user e-mail and the password hashed with SHA-1 without "salt" [1]. At first the price for the whole 167 million records was BTC 5 [2](approximately €2000 at that time) but was later dropped to almost half the price since that data were already available via other channels.
Myspace reported that the data breach is related to account data dated before 11 June 2013. The leaked data contains 427 million passwords, out of which 360 million e-mails are included. Out of the 360 million account data, 111 million contains a username and 68 million a secondary password. The passwords are hashed with SHA-1 without "salt", which means that cracking the vast majority of passwords in a timely manner is trivial. Due to its larger volume, the dataset was originally valued at BTC 6 (approximately €2500) on the black market.
Tumblr reported that a set of Tumblr user e-mail addresses with passwords from early 2013 were exposed. The data contained 65 million e-mail addresses and hashed passwords. The passwords were hashed with SHA-1 and "salt" was also added, which makes the passwords harder to crack. For that reason the data were sold for as low as BTC 0.4255 (approximately €130 at that time).
Other data breaches
Other cases of recent data breach disclosures include the 40 million account data of Fling.com (breached in 2011) including e-mail addresses, usernames, plain text passwords, IP addresses and dates of birth. 100 million account data of VK.com (breached between 2011-2013) including first and last names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and plaintext passwords. Finally, 51 million account data of iMesh.com (breached in 2013) including e-mail addresses, salted and MD5 hashed passwords, IP addresses and location information.
Collateral Damage
The aftermath of these data breaches became apparent in several occasions. Using the leaked data attackers attempted to access and take over user accounts in well-known websites hoping that users used the same passwords across the different web services. Password re-use is common since users do not easily memorize unique and strong passwords for each service they use and they often do not realize the implications of password re-use. The timing and range of the attacks suggest that these subsequent attacks are linked to the leak of the recent breaches, even though the evidence is only circumstantial.
- Github. In 14 June 2016 Github became aware of several unauthorized attempts to access a large number of Github accounts. It appears that the attackers used lists of usernames and cracked passwords from previously compromised online services to access GitHub accounts. The attacker(s) managed to successfully log into several Github accounts urging Github to reset the passwords of the affected accounts.
- GoToMyPC. Citrix confirmed that the recent attack on GoToMyPC, a known remote access service, was due to password re-use resulting from previously leaked credentials from other websites. Citrix proceeded with resetting the password of all GoToMyPC users.
- TeamViewer. TeamViewer is another well-known remote access service. A lot of TeamViewer users witnessed their PCs taken over by attackers since their accounts were hijacked and in some cases with financial consequences for the users too. TeamViewer claimed that there was no compromise of its servers and the root cause of the attacks was password re-use. Responding to the issue TeamViewer introduced two security features to protect its users (Trusted Devices and enforced TeamViewer account password reset in cases of abnormal account behaviour).
- Twitter. Twitter responded to the recent claims that 32 million Twitter account data (usernames and passwords in plaintext) were exposed by attributing the incident to the numerous breaches of other websites. More specifically Twitter stated that "Twitter @names and passwords may have been amassed from combining information from other recent breaches, malware on victim machines that are stealing passwords for all sites, or a combination of both" supporting that their systems were not compromised and that they use bcrypt [3] to securely store passwords. The affected accounts were locked and forced to reset their password.
- Carbonite. Online backup firm Carbonite reported unauthorized attempts to access a series of Carbonite accounts suggesting that these attacks were the result of attackers using e-mail addresses and passwords acquired from previously compromised websites. Carbonite indicated that personal information may have been exposed from certain accounts and forced a password reset to all its customers.
For website owners
Website owners must have proper security and monitoring mechanisms in place to detect security breaches quickly. The average data breach discovery time is many months and in some cases even years. This gives an excellent opportunity to attackers to cause enough damage which cannot be easily mediated by a late discovery from the affected organisation's/company's side. Once a breach is discovered all attention should be focused on finding and fixing its root cause to avoid repeating data breaches and effectively communicate the incident to the affected parties, e.g. individuals, and to the competent Data Protection Authorities.
When a data breach occurs, the data are usually sold on the black market until someone exposes them to the wider public. There is obviously a legality issue around data dissemination and who gets to access the data, thus organizations and companies should be very cautious when processing leaked data.
After the disclosure of a data breach, it would be wise for website owners to remain alerted and monitor their systems for unauthorized attempts to access their systems by third parties. Since password re-use proves to be a serious issue, it is highly probable that such attacks will take place.
Data breaches are often followed by useful analytics provided by third parties, which have access to the leaked data. These figures usually point out information such as the most used passwords amongst the different user accounts. Website owners should use this information to form a more robust password security policy by excluding commonly used passwords from being accepted when users register to their services but also enforce the same password policy to already registered users. Generally, for enhancing security, any change to the password security policy should be applied to existing users as well.
Website owners must store passwords in a secure way using key derivation functions such as bcrypt, PBKDF2 or scrypt and not hash functions such as MD5 or SHA-1 that are very fast to compute and easy to attack (i.e. brute force attack, rainbow table attacks etc.). If such hash functions are still used then unique salting for each password should be applied.
Finally website owners are strongly encouraged to support two-factor authentication mechanisms and monitor authentication attempts for unusual activity. In cases of suspicious activities, e.g. simultaneous or recent logins from different countries, they should require an additional verification step to authenticate the user.
For users
The recommendations of a previous ENISA info note are still valid. Users are advised to:
- Not re-use passwords. Users must not use the same passwords across different websites and services.
- Use a password manager. There is a wide variety of online and offline password managers to choose. Users should evaluate the risks of using an online password manager, e.g. an online service has a higher risk of being compromised, or an offline manager, e.g. make sure they keep a backup of their password database to avoid data loss, before making their decision. Users should make sure they create a strong master password to secure all their stored passwords. Someone might argue that password managers are a single point of failure and this might be true because compromising the master password gives attackers access to all user's passwords. But, there is a balancing act here and since password re-use is a serious issue, password managers are most probably the most reliable way to ensure that a user uses a strong enough and unique password in every service they use.
- Use two-factor authentication. It is highly recommended to use two-factor authentication wherever possible, to add one more layer of security in user accounts.
- Use HIBP, an online data breach notification tool. "Have I Been Pwned [4]" (HIBP) is an initiative of the known security researcher Troy Hunt who has created an online database containing the usernames and e-mails leaked from big data breaches. This free online service allows users to enter their username or e-mail address, it searches through the database and notifies them whether they are victims of data breaches or not. In that way users become aware that their accounts have been affected by a breach and should then change their passwords in the respective services, as well as to the rest of services they used the same password. Users should beware of websites offering similar services and do not trust them until they are sure of the ethical intentions of their owners.
Notification of personal data breaches
It should be noted that under the General Data Protection Regulation (which will be applicable in 2018), data controllers should notify personal data breaches to competent authorities (Data Protection Authorities) and affected individuals. In order to facilitate notification to DPAs, ENISA has developed, in co-operation with the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Germany (German DPA), a personal data breach notification tool, which can be freely used by any interested DPA. Depending on the input of the notification, the tool also provides to the DPA an assessment of the severity of the data breach.
Data breaches can cause a lot of damage even if disclosed many years after the original incident. This shows that both password re-use and the fact that users do not regularly change passwords are serious issues. Additionally, the fact that these data breaches remained away from public sight for so long raises questions on how many more data breaches have occurred, remaining unnoticed by the affected party and the leaked data remaining dormant or within private circles.
[1] Salting refers to concatenating random bytes at the end of passwords before hashing them to make passwords harder to crack
[2] BTC refers to the Bitcoin cryptocurrency
[3] Bcrypt is a key derivation function designed by Niels Provos and David Mazieres. It uses a modified version of Bruce Schneier's Blowfish instead of a hash function. Bcrypt is an adaptive function whose iteration count can be increased over time to make it more resistant against brute-force attacks
[4] Pwned is a slang term and stands for "being hacked" or compromised
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With the "Info Notes" series ENISA aims at giving the interested reader some background and recommendations about NIS related topics. The background and recommendations are derived from past experiences and common sense, and should be taken as starting points for discussions on possible course of action by relevant stakeholders. Feel free to get in touch with ENISA to discuss or inquire more information on the "Info Notes" series (firstname.lastname@example.com)


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Model: Celestron_CGE_PRO_mount-0Part Number: 91529
Increased Payload Capacity - Able to hold our 14" SCT telescope more securely as well as larger optical tubes up to a maximum payload of 90lbs.All-Star Polar Alignment - Choose any bright alignment star for a software assisted alignment of the mounts polar axis that will have you ready for imaging even if you can't see the North Star.No-Tool polar alignment - Larger hand knobs for both Altitude and Azimuth adjustments.Meridian Tracking - Extended tracking pass the Meridian of up to 20 degrees of uninterrupted imaging through the best part of the sky.Faster slew speed - Improved gearing and motors provide faster slew speeds than ever before with a maximum slew rate of over 5°/per second.Power Management - Redesigned electronics deliver constant regulated power to the motor capable of driving the telescope even when not perfectly balanced. This allows the CGE Pro to have the payload capacity of that of much larger (and expensive) mounts without sacrificing smooth tracking motion and pointing accuracy across the entire sky.Accuracy - The hallmark of any telescope mount is its ability to find, center and track celestial objects with the highest degree of accuracy.Pointing - With just a standard hand control alignment, CGE Pro has the ability to center a star in your eyepiece or ccd chip to within 5 arc minutes. Using NexStar's advanced pointing features such as Calibration Stars, Sync and Precise GoTo, further improves the pointing accuracy to as low as 1 arc minute in the desired region of the sky.Tracking - With larger .75" pitch diameter worm, precision made cut-steel gears in gearboxes, and seven slot skewed armature motors the CGE Pro delivers typical tracking performance of +-9 arc seconds, which can be further reduced with the mounts permanent periodic error correction (PPEC).In addition to these improvements, the Celestron line of German Equatorial mounts has long been recognized for features preferred by visual observers and astrophotographer alike. Among them include:Portability - Set up and transportation of the CGE Pro telescopes is made easy by separating the mount into smaller, easy-to-carry components. Unlike fork arm mounted telescopes, the CGE's optical tubes can be quickly removed from their mounts making even the CGE Pro1400 easily assembled in minutes.Stability - Recognized for superior stability, German Equatorial mounts place the center of gravity directly over the tripod legs and can be easily polar aligned without the use of an optional equatorial wedge. This proven design reduces the "tuning fork" vibration that can be associated with undersized fork mounts. An improved Super HD Tripod supports the CGE Pro mount. This fully extendable tripod is made from the finest 2.75" stainless steel and can be raised to a height of 55". The tripod uses a dual leg support for maximum rigidity with an upper leg brace to provide an outward preload and a lower leg brace providing inward tension.Balance - CGE Pro equatorial mounts can easily be balanced in both axes. Simply sliding the counterweight for Right Ascension and moving the optical tube along its dovetail mounting for Declination accomplish balancing the weight of camera equipment and other visual accessories. This means that no additional weight needs to be added to balance the telescope when additional accessories are added.Clearance - CGE Pro mounts support their tubes at a single contact point allowing the tube to move freely around its polar axis without making contact with the telescope's mount. Software features allow the user to set the mounts slew limits to guaranty safe motion. This is particularly useful when adding photographic and CCD instruments that extend from the rear of the telescopes.All CGE mounted telescopes are compatible with Celestron's CN-16 GPS accessory. Combine the GPS and built-in real time clock and these telescopes will keep track and remember their exact location and time without having to enter the information into the hand control.
CGE PRO Tracking DataThe following graphs display R.A. worm gear tracking accuracy of the CGE Pro Equatorial mount in 4 conditions: Figure 1 – Raw unguided tracking that isolates the periodic error; Figure 2 – Tracking with Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) enabled; Figure 3 – Guided tracking with an autoguider; and Figure 4 – Guided tracking with an autoguider and PPEC enabled. Data was acquired from Celestron's engineering team using an EdgeHD 800 optical tube and NexImage camera at f/10. This data represents the typical performance of a CGE Pro under average seeing conditions from urban skies in Torrance, CA. Figure 2 has a cubic fit applied to the graph, and Figures 1, 3 and 4 have linear drift removed (to better show repeatable error). All Figures show 22 minutes of tracking, which covers 4 full rotations of the CGE Pro R.A. worm gear.Graph 1. This graph displays the R.A. worm gear tracking accuracy for a typical CGE Pro equatorial mount. The graph shows 4 periods of the worm gear which yields about +/-7 arc seconds of periodic error. The minimal periodic error is both very predictable and gradual, allowing short unguided images to be taken, or much longer exposures with extremely accurate tracking when used with an autoguider.Graph 2. With the CGE Pro's Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) enabled, most of the periodic error is eliminated, leaving behind lesser tracking errors caused by atmospheric turbulence, wind, and opto-mechanical flexure. PPEC brings the CGE Pro's R.A. tracking accuracy to about +/-2 arc seconds, allowing even longer unguided exposures (for uses like Hyperstar imaging).Graph 3. Autoguiding with the CGE Pro provides consistent tracking accuracy to within +/-2 arc seconds under average seeing conditions. Autoguiding provides an easy way to sustain long-exposure astro-images without excessive tracking error or drift.Graph 4. With autoguiding and PPEC enabled, we can take full advantage of the CGE Pro's stability and tracking accuracy. Even under average seeing conditions, PPEC + autoguiding easily yields tracking accuracy of less than +/-2 arc seconds. Note that tracking errors of the mount have dropped so far below the noise floor set by the seeing conditions that they cannot be quantitatively distinguished from zero. This combination will provide the best tracking accuracy, resulting in sharp, round stars in your astro-images.
MOTOR DRIVE: DC Servo motors with encoders, both axesCOMPUTER HAND CONTROL: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 backlit LED buttonsSLEW SPEEDS: Nine slew speeds 5.5 deg/s, 2 deg/s, 0.5 deg/s, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5xTRACKING RATES: Sidereal, Solar and LunarTRACKING MODES: EQ North and EQ SouthALIGNMENT PROCEDURES: 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, 1-Star Align.DATABASE: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objectsPOWER REQUIREMENTS: 12 VDC 2AINTERNAL CLOCK: YesGPS: Optional CN-16 GPS AccessoryTRIPOD AND PIER WEIGHT: 52 lbEQ MOUNT WEIGHT: 75 lbCOUNTERWEIGHT BAR: 5 lbCOUNTERWEIGHTS: 1 x 22 lb
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With apologies to Carl Sagan Extraordinary telescopes require extraordinary mounts! I have a large refractor, and have struggled for many years with inadequate mounts that made my viewing experience less than satisfactory and astrophotography virtually impossible. One of the great problems with large scopes is very familiar to astrophotographers, both put great demands upon the mount's precision, reliability, and stability. Once one gets into the class of mount that will hold 30-40 kg or more, you enter rather rarefied territory. Names like the Losmandy Titan, and Astrophysics Mach I or 900 series get bandied about often, but the entry level for such a mount can be $10,000 or more even before you add the tripod and that price puts them well out of reach for the average astronomer!I have tried both the Losmandy Gemini mount (30kg capacity) and the Celestron CGEM mount (25kg capacity) for my 22 kg scope but neither were satisfactory. Both suffered from insufficient strength and rigidity, and very insufficient clutches on both RA and Dec axes. The result of this is that the scope /mount combination behaved like a rhinoceros in ballet shoes, slewing was very sloppy, pointing errors tended to accumulate over time, and if there was the slightest vibration or wind the scope became virtually unusable. I purchased the CGE Pro in April of 2011, and I've become an instant fan! The adjustable tripod features 3 stainless steel legs that allow you to adjust the tripod height from approximately 1 1.6 meters. At 26kg itself, this is no lightweight piece of kit, but you will never suffer from the wobblies when you set this fellow up and lock it in place. The EQ head comes in two pieces, the lower pier/saddle contains all the electronics internally, and the connections for the hand controller, autoguider, RA and Dec motors are easily available. Another advantage of the electronics pier is that the connections do not move as the scope slews about. Many is the time when the slewing scope has unplugged itself, or wrapped a cord around until it threatened to unbalance everything there is no problem with these things on the CGE Pro! The EQ head is massive at 25kg, and demands a two-man lift to put it up in the saddle. I suppose one could do it alone, but the weight and height mean that a slip in the dark setting up could easily spell disaster or even personal injury. Much better to be safe and set this one up with a pal. Of course, if you are making a permanent mounting, you needn't worry yourself after the setup is done the first time. Celestron refers to this as a portable mount and I do take mine out rather regularly - but it certainly strains the definition of portable. The scope, mount, power tank, eyepiece case and an observer's chair completely fill my mid-size SUV.RA and Dec motor cables are very sturdy, and like the power cable, they attach with captive threaded caps that lock the cables in place and assure a good electronic connection that is sealed against dust, dew and humidity. The only problem with the scope is the hand controller, or rather the very short cord that is supplied. With a larger scope and tripod, you do need more than just 2-feet of cable for the controller, and this is something I shall have to fix in the near future! Alignment is very easy, and for those who are familiar with the Celestron GoTo system, the CGE Pro uses the same familiar One Star, Two Star, or 'Sky-Align' alignment protocol. Unlike lesser mounts however, the Pro has 'backlash control' that you can set to automatically compensate for backlash. Mine works brilliantly at the factory setting! Slewing is a joy, just 5-deg/sec, but without any wobble or untoward vibration. The scope moves quietly, smoothly, and stops on a dime. A HUGE improvement over the lesser mounts I've tried over the years! Tracking is very precise and reliable!In short, if your scope is larger, heavier, or longer than average you will want to consider this mount carefully. I don't thing there is anything on the market to compare until you are ready to spend twice the asking price.
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This year will be different in that people are asked to sort the trash they find as well. You should put plastic in blue bags and use the white ones for the rest.
"This year we're cleaning up under the slogan, 'I belong to the future'. I think we should start thinking more in the categories of 10, 50 and 100 years. This plastic catastrophe which humanity now starts understanding, is huge. And it's no exception in Latvia," said organizer Vita Jaunzeme appearing on LTV.
You can find out more about the national spring cleaning initiative at the official website.
After the first World Cleanup, in which 157 countries and almost 18 million people took part, a special conference was held in Tallinn in January this year , where Latvia was granted an award for outstanding achievements as the country with the highest steady annual growth in the number of participants.


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These Fun Winter Activities Are Guaranteed to Beat the Cold-Weather Blues
Don't let the frigid temps get you down this season.
Staying indoors during the colder months may typically consist of snuggling up on the couch at home—and we love doing just that—but there's a whole world out there to explore, people! Not to mention, staying indoors may resemble this past year's agenda, and we're not having it.
There are plenty of activities that are only perfect when it's chilly outside. Just add a blanket of snow and every get-together, date, and even errand will feel magical. And if you're ready to focus on your self-care, there's no better time than the winter season to get that going. Go ahead and crank away at that to-do list, try a new cozy recipe, prioritize bubble baths, or step outside your comfort zone with a new at-home workout. Whether you're staying in or braving the chilly outdoors, these fun activities will change the way you see winter (especially if that means hour-long movie marathons...every day). So grab your sweater and fight off those winter blues by creating memories with the ones you love. You'll be surprised by all of the fun things you can do—even on the chilliest days.
Nothing says winter like a trip to the local ice rink for a day of skating (and maybe a little falling, too). Plus, it's a fun way to work your glutes, burn a few calories, and enjoy the outdoors. You'll have those calves toned in no time.
The best way to warm up on a chilly winter day? Sip on a cozy cup of hot cocoa. This frothy hot chocolate recipe will do just the trick and swaps out refined sugar for maple syrup—a delicious, yet festive, alternative.
There are plenty of adorable cabins to escape to during the colder months. Plus, a vacation may be exactly what you need—especially if your mental health tends to take a dip during the winter.
Extra points if it's "The Nutcracker." Maybe watching this classic will inspire you to up your fitness game this season. Talk about leg goals, right?
Make your winter day a little sweeter with a batch of freshly baked cookies. It's a great way to spend some time with friends and family. Trying to cut back on the sweet stuff? These delicious cookie recipes have absolutely no added sugar.
It's time to dust off those skis in the garage. You'll take in great views, sneak in some cardio, laugh as you fall with friends, and finish off the day with a warm meal. What more could you ask for on a beautiful winter day?
If you're someone who is always cold, winter isn't really the most enjoyable time of the year. But your meals can make all the difference here, so warm up with a hearty bowl of protein-packed chili or one of these slow-cooker soup recipes to make weeknight dinners more simple.
You've seen those super thick knit blankets that everyone has perched on their couch. Well, why not kill some time on a snowy afternoon and learn how to knit your own? It makes a thoughtful gift, too! Snuggling never felt so good.
Head to your favorite nook in the house and delve into a book that's been on your list forever. You'll enjoy this peaceful time to yourself during one of the busiest seasons. Need some recommendations? Check out these 55 books proven to boost your mood.
Avoid the colder temps by adding some holiday spirit to your home. Anything goes, especially if you have a life-long tradition you've done with your family. Studies suggest that putting up your holiday decorations actually makes you happier, since you associate them with childhood and excitement.
Spend more time with your partner, a family member, or your best friend by making hot apple cider and doing an activity you love together, like playing a certain game, baking, or heading out shopping. Not exactly apple cider vinegar, but definitely more delicious.
When it's too cold to venture outside, unleash your inner child and build a cozy pillow fort for with your partner or kids. Play with your little ones or simply catch up on a couple hours of sleep. Just get inside the fort with one of these weighted blankets and snooze away.
Don't abandon your workout just because the seasons have changed. A winter run might be just what you need to de-stress. But before you hit the snowy trail, avoid catching the flu or a cold by bundling up in the right cold weather gear.
In a winter slump? Remedy your mood by lighting a soothing aromatherapy candle. Fragrance has a huge impact on your mood, and research shows the right scent may make you feel happier and less stressed.
After a day of outdoor activities, spend the evening huddled together with a warm blanket and your favorite holiday movies. Make it even more fun by whipping up these no-bake, low sugar holiday treats to snack on throughout the night.
Step out of the cold and into the rink. Hockey games are an activity the whole family will love. And who knows, maybe you'll have found a new sport to try for yourself?
Looking for something artistic to do? Have everyone get creative by hosting a gingerbread house competition. Make sure to bake some gingerbread people to live inside.
It's always the right season to give back, so check your pantry for your canned foods to donate. Or, take some time to head over to your local soup kitchen to serve—you'll feel even more gratitude helping out.
Nothing says Super Bowl like a table decorated with pizzas, wings, and chips. But if you're looking to go a bit easier on the calories this year, try these guilt-free game day snacks. They're just as delicious and satisfying, but won't leave you feeling sluggish.
Need to relax after a long, cold day? Try drawing a warm bath followed by calming essential oils. The combination will give you some soothing relief during the brisk season.
If you're running out of cute date ideas, here's a good one: have an intimate happy hour for two at home. All you need is a pot and a bottle of your favorite merlot and you've got easy and delicious mulled wine for two.
Need to get away from your typical surroundings? Use the crisp winter day to learn something new at your local museum. Just make sure to grab your walking shoes on the way out the door.
If you're typically an introvert who prefers to spend lots of time alone, give yourself a chance to break out of your comfort zone by hosting a game night for friends. Pull out the cards, a few board games, and some healthy snacks. Nothing like an evening of friendly competition to break you out of your shell!
When you can't help but give in to the nasty weather, use the time to be mindful. Meditation is one of the simplest activities you can do to de-stress and reflect on the day. Grab your favorite pair of fuzzy socks, get comfortable by the fire, and focus on your breathing.
Some of the most beautiful skies can be seen during the winter, so why not grab the family and enjoy a brisk walk under the stars? You'll sneak in some exercise and quality time with the people you love. Just make sure to bundle up first with a warm workout jacket before you head out.
Start shopping earlier this year with our holiday gifts guides. Whether you need something for a hard-to-shop for tween or the perfect present for your husband, we've got you covered with unique, thoughtful, and useful presents for everyone in your life. The earlier you start, the less stressful this season will be.
Giving your skin a little extra love is so important during the winter. The easy fix? Hydrate your dry complexion with an at-home spa day. Pick up one of these hydrating face masks, best moisturizers for dry skin, and self-care essentials for the perfect pamper night. If you really want to go all out, book a spa day with a pro for extra me time.
Stretching your body has tons of benefits, like boosting your energy, preventing injuries, and reducing stress. So why not take it up a notch by signing up for a yoga class you've never tried? Even better, enjoy a gentle routine right in your home with this easy 10-minute yoga sequence guaranteed to make you feel good. (New to the practice? Check out the best yoga mats, according to instructors.)
Take a crack at that home improvement list you've been meaning to start. It's easy to feel cooped up in the winter, but freshening up your home can make you feel energized again. Reorganize your clothes to create some extra space in the bedroom, or paint the walls to create a brighter living room. Anything goes!
While you're out shopping for everyone on your list, don't forget to show yourself a little love, too. The holidays can be stressful, so treat yourself to a pair of comfortable shoes or that sweater you've been eyeing—tis the season and you deserve it!


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Events for 18 Sep 2019
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Bartolomé Bermejo, Master of the Spanish Renaissance
This exhibition brings together six of Bermejo's paintings that have never been seen outside of Spain, including the triptych of the 'Madonna of Montserrat' from the cathedral at Acqui Terme, Alessandria (Italy) and the 'Piedad Desplà' from Barcelona Cathedral.
Alberto Feijoo at the Photographers' Gallery New Talent Exhibition
Alberto Feijóo (b.1985, Spain) draws on the materiality of the image in relation to video, sculpture, installation, book-making and design. His work maps the passage of time, memories and world events, constantly mixing genres and recontextualising the 'biography of objects' which surround him.
Cervantes Theater Fall Program
The new season of the Cervantes Theatre invites audiences to explore the best from both contemporary and classic theatre from the Spanish speaking world.
Pain and glory
The new Almodovar´s movie will be presented in Ciné Lumière Friday 23 of August.
In Almodóvar´s most personal film to date, Salvador Mallo, a film director facing ill health, takes us through his recollection of love, breakups, art, cinema, mothers, the act of writing and making a film, and importantly the experience of desire and pleasure that seem lost to him.
City of Shards / Ana Schmidt
Schmidt's solo show, titled 'City of Shards', debuts September 2019 at Mall Galleries.


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You Are Dumb, which is not a blog, posts new columns when it can manage to in these troubled Trumpian times. It is also a Twitter feed, @youaredumb, with content in a similar vein but much shorter. For a take on what a blog by me would be like, check out OLDNERD.
Archive - Mar 17, 2014
Pre-Eulogizing Fred
Memo to Fred Phelps: ADIOS, I PRESUME.
So, if a Facebook post by an estranged son and some limited followup reporting as of this writing can be believed, Fred Phelps is gonna die soon.
And that's great, because as people go, Phelps was pretty fucking awful. Not the worst, because as vile as he was, Phelps' actual power was microscopic. What little power he did wield, he generally wielded against grieving people, presumably because he was too ridiculous to be able to upset anyone who wasn't already upset about something important.
So, yeah. assuming this isn't some weird side-effect of backwoods church politics, Fred Phelps is awaiting a fairly imminent death in a Kansas hospice right now. So yeah, good riddance. Yeah, the air's going to be a little crisper and the sun's going to be a little brighter the day it's able to shine on a Phelpsless human race. But.
Fred Phelps is nearly universally reviled. A lot of people hate him because, well, he's fucking awful. But even fucking awful people like religious conservatives hate him, because he made religion look even worse than most of the other stuff religions do. Which is an impressive feat.
Phelps was able to exhibit a behavior - specifically, printing up signs that say "GOD HATES FAGS" on them and bringing them to the funerals of dead soldiers - so reprehensible that even people who agreed with his message had to denounce him because of his tactics.
But that's the thing. Phelps was barbaric and uncivilized, inside and out. Now that he's gone, we're left with thousands, if not tens of thousands, of his fellow travelers, all of whom maintain positions of power and influence by merely NOT using the word "fags" in public.
From Bryan Fischer, to the Arizona legislators who tried to pass the recent religious discrimination law; from the drastically overcounted Million Moms and the National Organization for Marriage to the organizers of St. Patrick's Day parades all over the place today, the theological bigotry of Fred Phelps trives, behind a mask of civility, or plausible deniability, or at least socially acceptable expressions of bigotry.
The world's not going to be a lot better when Phelps dies. He's not the one who's been holding us back. He was just very good at being the worst. And once he's gone, nobody's going to step up and make himself the villain in his stead. They're going to keep the facade up unless we manage to strip it away from them and redefine unacceptable to a point where you don't have to bring a printed slur to a military funeral to be a pariah.
On the other hand, it's not that often that things make the world even a little better, so don't let this cynicism stop you from enjoying a Phelps-free world.


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The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe.
RAYS 5, Orioles 0 (boxscore)
THE GOOD: David Price. The King is dominating. Price has completed at least 7 innings in 6 straight starts and last night was one of his best outings this season. He retired the first 13 batters he faced, and 5 of those on strikes…Hideki Matsui. Tere is still a lot of pop in Godzilla's bat. And last night he hit his second home run, with this one hitting the back wall traveling 434 feet…Golden D. For one night at least the Rays were finally flashing some leather. There was Matt Joyce making a gorgeous running grab over his head in the 4th inning. And there was BJ Upton nailing a runner at second base for the third out just before a run crossed the plate, keeping the shutout intact. And speaking of that play…Todd Kalas. TK was filling in for Brian Anderson. You can see video of BJ Upton's throw at THIS LINK. It was an unusual play with a lot of moving pieces. And TK nailed the call. Notice that you get a sense early that this should be a routine play. He immediately recognizes that everybody is tagging up. He sees the play at second base and the excitement grows throughout the call and let's us know right away just how important the out was at second.
THE BAD: Burke Badenhop. It should have been a night off for Fernando Rodney. But Badenhop came in to start the 9th inning with a 5-0 lead and promptly gave up 3 singles to the 4 batters he faced. With only 1 out, Joe Maddon was forced to go to Honey Badger for the final 2 outs.
THE TELLING: The Rays are now alone in first place, one game ahead of the Orioles…Evan Longoria could return to the Rays before the All-Star break, but is still 2 weeks from starting a rehab assignment...LL Cool J will perform after tonight's game.
- Be sure to click below for some funny videos from Sun Sports' post-game show.
- Greg Schiano threw out the first pitch before last night's game. [JoeBucsFan]
- Here are all the key plays from Johan Santana's no-hitter, which gives the Mets as many no-nos as the Rays. [BI Sports]
- Four members of the Charlotte Stone Crabs were named to the FSL All-Star team including 2011 draft pick Mikie Mahtook. [RaysProspects]
- We are probably never going to see Alex Rodriguez be dominant again. [BI Sports]
- Here's lesson on how to go watch the Rays and still be thrifty at the same time. [BRaysball Talk]
DURHAM 3, Louisville 1. Desmond Jennings went 1-4 playing left field.
MONTGOMERY 9, Mississippi 1. Alex Colome struck out 10 and walked 3 in just 5 innings. He now has 25 Ks in 17 innings this season.
Dunedin @ CHARLOTTE. (postponed)
BOWLING GREEN 1, Lansing 0 (10).
In a bizarre scene, The Trop went completely black with fans still in the house and the post-game show still going on…


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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
National Forest Shootings on the Increase - What a Surprise!
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- AnonymousAugust 19, 2015 at 1:49 PM
Proof that guns should not be allowed in parks. Wherever guns are, dangerous gun loon kill crazy idiots prove they are not responsible enough to have a gun.ReplyDelete
Do I detect sarcasm in your "what a surprise" comment? Since you keep telling us you believe gun ownership is waning, I would think you would find it surprising if more people are target shooting in the woods.ReplyDeleteReplies
What are you talking about? The permission to carry guns in National Parks is just a few years old. This is the result.Delete
This was National Forest land, where target shooting has always been legal. This has nothing to do with concealed carry in parks.Delete
You do realize that National Forests are not the same as National Parks, right?Delete
Perhaps I was confused on that. But the story just goes onto the long list of guns doing more harm than good.Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 2, 2015 at 6:38 PM
It sure didn't take long after allowing guns in parks, for the numbers to prove it was a bad idea.Delete
I guess his number just came up, right? Like when some idiot turns left right in front of you after you've gone twenty-five years with no accidents. Quel dommage! Tant pis pour lui!ReplyDelete
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Las Vegas and Orlando are the top places to hang out according to WalletHub's "2017's Most Fun Cities in America."
WalletHub ranked Las Vegas as the city with the best nightlife and parties, while Orlando scored strong in the entertainment and recreation category while still offering a great value.
New York, Miami and Portland, Oregon round out the top five on the list.
Atlanta, San Francisco, New Orleans, Chicago and San Diego are next on the list of must fun cities.
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Sugata Banerji
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Computer vision
Scene understanding
Machine learning
Research Interests
Image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition and machine learning
Post-doctoral research fellow in the area of computer vision, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia since November 2013.
PhD Computer Science, New Jersey Institue of Technology
BE Information Technolgy, West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata, India
|Courses Taught
Roadmap to Computing using Python
|Selected Articles
A. Sinha, S. Banerji, and C. Liu, "New Color GPHOG Descriptors for Object and Scene Image Classification," Machine Vision and Applications, vol. 25, pp 361-375, 2014.
S. Banerji, A. Sinha, and C. Liu, "New Image Descriptors Based on Color, Texture, Shape, and Wavelets for Object and Scene Image Classification," Neurocomputing, vol. 117, pp. 173-185, 2013.
S. Banerji, A. Sinha, and C. Liu, "Haarhog: Improving the HOG Descriptor for Image Classification," IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, October 13-16, 2013, Manchester, UK.
S. Banerji, A. Sinha, and C. Liu, "A New Bag of Words LBP (BoWL) Descriptor for Scene Image Classification," The Fifteenth International Conference on Computer Analysis of Images and Patterns, August 27-29, 2013, York, UK.
|Selected Research Awards and Grants
Teaching Assistantship, Fall 2008-Fall 2013.
|Selected Conference Presentations
S. Banerji, A. Sinha, and C. Liu, "HaarHOG: A Novel Shape Descriptor for Image Search and Recognition," Graduate Student Research Day, NJIT, November, 2012.
S. Banerji, A. Sinha, and C. Liu, "Object and Scene Image Classification Using Unconventional Color Descriptors," The 16th International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Pattern Recognition, July 16-19, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.


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The Edmonton Oilers have a pile of defencemen. They have seven established NHL players, not including Griffin Reinhart, Darnell Nurse and Brandon Davidson, and certainly not including Cody Franson or Christian Ehrhoff. They have to dump a body.
The Candidates
It won't be a newcomer traded away, meaning that Andrej Sekera, Eric Gryba and of course Griffin Reinhart are safe. It won't be Oscar Klefbom, arguably the best of the holdovers. It shouldn't be Mark Fayne, either; he can play tough minutes and is probably a very good partner for Sekera. That leaves three names, listed in order of preference:
- Andrew Ference
- Nikita Nikitin
- Justin Schultz
These are Craig MacTavish's mistakes. The Oilers have made a lot of errors over the years, but often those mistakes haven't prevented them from making other moves. These ones do. Ference has two years left on a deal out of alignment with his abilities. Nikitin has one year left on an even more bloated contract. Schultz was qualified at a high price after getting overpaid last year; it was that or let him walk. (We can add Jeff Petry to the mix here, too; if the Oilers had prioritized him over Schultz down the line there would be no pressing need to add Franson or Ehrhoff to the mix because the team would already have a respectable top-four.)
But that's the past. The question now is how to fix this problem.
The Options
Trade. A trade is going to be difficult. The NHL's other 29 franchises can read the names left on the free agent market as well as you or I can. Why would any general manager trade for one of those three names above when he can sign Christian Ehrhoff or Cody Franson or Jan Hejda or Matt Irwin or whoever? Schultz might be the exception because of his age, but Schultz is also overpaid and coming off a lousy season and if the Oilers had wanted to dump him for nothing they could have just passed on qualifying him.
Perhaps a deal can be made with the right combination of draft picks and retained salary, but it'll be tough.
One possibility: Dion Phaneuf in Toronto. Here's what James Mirtle of The Globe & Mail wrote about the possibility on Thursday:
Don't expect captain Dion Phaneuf to be [traded]. It's not impossible he moves, but it appears improbable. When teams have asked about his availability in the past two weeks, they haven't been told no. Instead, the Leafs have requested a return that includes a good prospect and no salary retained on their books.
If the Oilers were willing to take Phaneuf back at his full dollar figure, they might be able to convince Toronto to take on Nikitin and Ference in the deal. Both are on short-term contracts, the dollars are about the same (Toronto has plenty of cap space) and the Leafs could look forward to being free and clear within two seasons. The risk is of course Phaneuf's contract, and the real cost would be the far-from-insignificant futures going the other way (alternatively, the team might swap Schultz in for Nikitin as a way to reduce the number of futures sent away).
Buyout. The window has passed, but the team can open another one if it has two arbitration hearings. From the most recent edition of the NHL CBA:
11.18 Ordinary Course Buy-Outs Outside the Regular Period. Clubs shall have the right to exercise Ordinary Course Buy-Outs outside the regular period for Ordinary Course Buy-Outs in accordance with Paragraph 13(c)(ii) of the SPC. Each Club shall be limited to no more than three (3) such Buy-Outs outside the regular period over the term of this Agreement pursuant to Paragraph 13 of the SPC. However, in the event that a Club has only one salary arbitration hearing pursuant to Section 12.3(a) in a given League Year, such Club shall not be entitled to exercise such an Ordinary Course Buy-Out outside the regular period. Moreover, a Club shall not be entitled to exercise an Ordinary Course Buy-Out outside the regular period for: (i) any Player who was not on the Club's Reserve List as of the most recent Trade Deadline, or (ii) any Player with an Averaged Amount less than $2,750,000. The dollar amount of $2,750,000 set forth in this Section 11.18 shall be increased on an annual basis at the same percentage rate of annual increase as the Average League Salary, with the first such increase occurring based upon a comparison of the 2014/15 Average League Salary to the 2013/14 Average League Salary.
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As I understand it, the Oilers could take Schultz to salary arbitration by virtue of his salary, but would then need a second arbitration case to get them to the two necessary to open up a second buyout window. (Additionally, because Edmonton would have initiated the arbitration in this case they would not have the option of walking away, as per paragraph 12.10 (e) of the CBA.) Tyler Pitlick and Brandon Davidson are both too cheap to take to club-elected arbitration, and neither seems a likely candidate to take the Oilers to arbitration.
Update: As Twitter's Speeds reminds me, the Oilers can also take players who a) don't sign their qualifying offers and b) don't elect for arbitration to arbitration themselves, which would open the possibility of the team taking two players and thus opening the buyout window. That's predicated on two of the three not signing their qualifying offers, however.
Europe. Remember Jesse Joensuu, who just disappeared to Switzerland part way through the year? Wouldn't it be great if Nikita Nikitin were suddenly to sign somewhere overseas? I'm skeptical this is a real possibility, or else teams would circumvent the salary cap by doing this all the time.
The Oilers need to add one good defencemen. They need to dump at least two pricey, ineffective defencemen. Both things are going to be awfully hard to do. It would be great if Edmonton could package up a draft pick with, say, Ference and ship him off to a rebuilding team like the Leafs or a cap floor team like Arizona but it's going to be awfully hard to make that happen.
They might just be stuck in a year where the addition of an Ehrhoff or Franson would make them a serious possibility for a playoff spot.
- Should the Edmonton Oilers trade Nail Yakupov?
- Oilers qualify three RFAs, let seven walk
- Edmonton loads up on aggressive defencemen at the 2015 Draft
- Oilers acquire goalie Cam Talbot from the New York Rangers
- The Oilers tried for Dougie Hamilton, and it wasn't their fault it didn't happen
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Dinosaurs and their contemporaries
Saturday, 22. January 2011, 14:00 Uhr | NHM Kids & Co ab 6 Jahren
The "fearsome giant lizards" of the Mesozoic were not all enormous, dangerous carnivores. The museum introduces you to T. rex along with many small dinos, some of which were not much larger than chickens. Make you own dinosaur with moving jaws out of cardboard, or cut out a dinosaur baby hatching from the egg. IN GERMAN Attention: The dinosaur hall is being renovated and will remain closed from 31 January to September 2011.


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Developing Language Students' Phonological Awareness Through Poetry
Phonological awareness may be defined as an individual's awareness of the phonological or sound structure of spoken words. Usually the term is related to the sphere of preschool and elementary classroom training, as it is one of the most important predictors of reading in normally developing children. However, when it comes to adult teaching, for example non-native English philology students, an in-depth study of phonetics is a necessity. The nature of the subject requires building cumulative knowledge, ear-training and taking a good grasp in phonology of both native and target languages, i.e. developing their phonological awareness. When combined with poetry of the studied language, it may become an interesting and motivating activity, leading to a better understanding of the language, phonetic proficiency as well as expansion of the general knowledge of English literature. The main objectives of this article are 1) to discuss the general terminology and content of phonological awareness 2) to share experience on how poetry may be applied as a successful teaching tool for developing students' phonological awareness. Therefore, the concepts of rhyme, rhythm, consonance, assonance, alliteration, etc. are discussed and examples of possible phonological activities used for analyzing poetry are given.
phonological awareness; cognitive activities; poetic language; rhyme; rhythm; alliteration; onomatopoeia; homonymy; minimal pairs
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He believes Castro is a hero, and hopes he lives forever and also thinks that Cuba is a model for the Western world to follow.
He is a confirmed associate of fellow communist, failed wrestler, government funded internet snooper and left wing lickspittle, Andrew Gatward (aka Doubting Richard).
Even Harry's Place, for fuck's sake, gives the impression that the man who 'says' he was Wendy Alexander's agent at the last two elections, is some kind of deluded dick-for-brains.


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No Boys Allowed – More Lesbian Goodness
That's right, I have another lesbian title available! Due to the success of my previous lesbian mini-anthology, While the Boys Are Away, I've put together another collection. No Boys Allowed contains three sexy Sapphic stories for your delight. Here's the blurb:
Three sexy Sapphic tales from the pen of Lucy Felthouse:
No Boys Allowed
When Leigh goes to meet with some potential housemates in a sought-after part of London, all she's interested in is making a good impression. The last thing she's expecting is to find out that one of the girls is a lesbian, like her. Kacey's not home yet, but when she arrives, Leigh knows one thing for sure: she's smitten. But will her feelings be reciprocated?
Something in Common
Nerd and amateur photographer Justine is partaking of one of her favourite pastimes—visiting a historical site—when she bumps into Amber. It turns out they're both equally enthusiastic about exploring stately homes, abbeys, stone circles and the like—and their surprise at meeting someone with similar interests leads them on another adventure together, which doesn't end at the site.
Little Miss Goody Two Shoes
Izzy and her girlfriend are visiting a beautiful stately home in the British countryside. Taking a stroll around the garden, Izzy's shocked to see a statue of a female—totally naked. Her girlfriend, astounded that Izzy is such a prude and a Little Miss Goody Two Shoes, proceeds to show her just what fun can be had in a country garden with a statue to hide them from prying eyes.
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"Dark Energy Is a Fiction"
Dark Energy Is a Fiction
When the speed of light itself is not constant, scientists will need some constant to anchor their reality. Logically it is much simpler to consider time flowing at a constant rate, and light to be slowing. We would then need to determine whether the $ \mu $ or $ \epsilon $, which are both related to c, change. Rather than today's shrinking job market, a c change would keep physicists busy for years.
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Streamline Health Solutions, (STRM)
Q2 2011 Earnings Call, Sep 12, 2011
September 12, 2011 4:30 pm ET
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Robert Blum - Lytham Partners
Stephen H. Murdock - Chief Financial Officer
Gary M. Winzenread - Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Product Development & Strategy
Robert Watson - Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Frank Sparacino - First Analysis Securities Corporation, Research Division
Joseph Mondillo - Sidoti & Company, LLC
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» Streamline Health Solutions' CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Good afternoon, and welcome to the Streamline Health Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Robert Blum of Lytham Partners. Please go ahead.
Robert Blum
Thank you, Amy, and thank you all for joining us to review the financial results of Streamline Health Solutions for the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ended July 31, 2011. As the conference call operator indicated, my name is Robert Blum. I am with Lytham Partners. We are the investor relations consulting firm for Streamline Health.
With us on the call representing the company today are Bob Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer; Steve Murdock, Chief Financial Officer; Gary Winzenread, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Rick Leach, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
At the conclusion of today's prepared remarks, we will open the call for a question-and-answer session. If anyone participating on today's call does not have a full text copy of the release, you can retrieve it from the company's website at www.streamlinehealth.net or numerous financial websites.
Before we begin with prepared remarks, we submit for the record the following statements: Statements made by the management team of Streamline Health Solutions during the course of this conference call that are not historical facts are considered to be forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a Safe Harbor for such forward-looking statements. The words believe, expect, anticipate, estimate, will and other similar statements of expectation identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements included herein.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the impact of competitive products and pricing; product demand and market acceptance; new product developments; key strategic alliances with vendors that resell the company's products; the ability of the company to control costs; availability of products produced from third-party vendors; the healthcare regulatory environment; healthcare information systems' budgets; availability of healthcare information systems trained personnel for implementation of new systems, as well as maintenance of legacy systems, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Streamline Health Solutions' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Participants on this call are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
With that said, let me turn the call over to Bob Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Streamline Health Solutions. Bob?
Robert Watson
Thank you, Robert. And good afternoon to all of you participating on today's call. We thank you for your time today and for your continued interest and support of the company.
With 2 quarters of tenure behind this management team, we are making real and meaningful progress towards transforming Streamline Health into a world-class market-facing healthcare information technology company. As I noted in prior calls, this is a process, but we are well engaged in the orderly transition steps that this team committed to when joining the company. I will go into more detail on our progress against our strategic plan after Steve Murdock's review of our Q2 financial performance.
However, before passing this call to Steve, I do want to draw your attention to one of our announcements made during the quarter and highlight the meaningful use certification of accessANYware 5.1. This is an important step in the previously discussed process of transformation. This product will be commercially released later this year, and we'll do so with certification for meaningful use already in place. This is an important step for Streamline Health. The power of this product to support the needs and requirements facing our clients is indicative of not only our movement towards being more market facing, but also our commitment to our current and future clients.
At this point, I'd like to turn the call over to Steve Murdock, our Chief Financial Officer, for a summary of our financial results for the quarter. At the conclusion of Steve's remarks, I'll provide additional perspective on the results of the quarter. And then we'll open the call for your questions. Steve?
Stephen H. Murdock
Thanks, Bob. I'd like to highlight the more significant aspects of the financial results through the second quarter ended July 31, 2011. Total revenues for the 3 months ended July 31 were $4.1 million compared to $4.7 million in the comparable quarter of 2010, a decrease of 11%. On a year-to-date basis, total revenues for the 6 months ended July 31, 2011, were $8.3 million compared to $8.2 million for the comparable prior-year period.
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Produced by South Africa's The Open Medicine Project, the Department of Health app gives health care workers' easy access to the country's Primary Health Care Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List.
Aimed at a broad range of health care workers, the app includes features, like:
- A cardiovascular risk assessment tool, which efficiently calculates a patient's percentage risk of having a cardiovascular event such as a stroke or a heart attack in the next 10 years;
- A paediatric drug dosage calculator, which accurately calculates weight or age-based dosage for children; and
- A medicine stock out tool, which allows healthcare professionals to report medication shortage and stock-outs directly to the Department of Health.
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We are sponsored by The Digi Garden so come play with us for a change to win 6 Digi Garden images of the winner's choic. I played with the image Skateboarder.
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I was doodling around with my design software today and came up with this little design. I think it would look sweet as a little treat bag or as a basket ornament. It's "hot off the presses", which really means I haven't selected fabric or floss yet. So if "Trick or Treat Ditty" appeals to you, pick your favorite Halloween colors and stitch one up. Oh, and please share your finish with me, I'd love to see your version.
Thank you for stopping by my little neck of the woods today. And a special thank you to all my followers: it has been pretty quiet around here for the last few months and I appreciate your continued interest in my blog more than I can say.
Have a wickedly fun Halloween!