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In 2009, an underdog film about an underdog story won the Oscar for Best Picture. Slumdog Millionaire took the world by storm, a small Bollywood film that people fell in love with over and over again. I remember first seeing Slumdog in theaters and being completely awestruck as to how outstanding of a film it was. After watching it again this past weekend I came to realize that it is still an awe inspiring and breathtaking film to watch.
A lot of what makes Slumdog such a great film is the unique way in which it is filmed. The film opens with the main character Jamal (Dev Patel) being tortured as he has fuzzy memories of being on India's version of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire. As the torture continues it becomes clear that the Police Inspector (Irrfan Khan) administering the torture as well as much of the country believes that Jamal has been cheating on the show. Eventually the torture ends and Jamal and the Police Inspector sit down to talk about Jamal's involvement in the game show. It becomes clear that on the previous day's show, Jamal made it all the way up to the million dollar question but ran out of time before he could answer it. The question will be answered tomorrow and before then the two of them are going to go through every single question Jamal was asked.
The two begin to analyze the game, question by question, and Jamal explains how he knew the answer to each question. With each explanation comes an extensive flashback and each flashback chronicles a different part of Jamal's past. It begins when Jamal is young (young Jamal played by Ayush Mahesh Khedekar) and living in the slums with his mother and brother Salim (young Salim played by Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail). When their mother is killed, the two are forced to fend for themselves, surviving for a while by living as stowaways on a train in one of my favorites scenes in the film. While fending for themselves they meet their third companion, their third Muskateer, Latika (the youngest Latika played by Rubina Ali).
The film then moves to when the three children are somewhat older, the middle aged Jamal, Salim and Latika played by Tanay Chheda, Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala and Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar respectively. When Salim begins to work for a local gang, bringing Latika with him, Jamal is separated from them. Finding them again when they are all young adults, Jamal finds that Salim (Madhur Mittal) is still working for the same gang and Latika (Freida Pinto) is "owned" by the gang leader. Knowing that he loves Latika and that she loves him, Jamal (Dev Patel) desperately tries to help her escape. It is what eventually pushes Jamal to go on the show, in the hopes that Latika will see him, contact him and they will be able to finally be together.
There is no way to feel happy after watching this film. Not only do we watch and root for these three young people to survive on their own but we watch an epic love story unfold as they grow up. Expertly using flashbacks to jump the audience through time yet easily keep a coherent and cohesive story, this film proves what a talented director, writer and cinematographer can do when they come together. For me, it is rare to refer to a film as feel good and brilliant in the same breath but I can do that with Slumdog Millionaire. It is a charming, well done film that, in true Bollywood fashion, ends with a satisfying dance number.
Beating the Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, Milk and The Reader, Slumdog Millionare took home the Oscar for Best Picture as well as eight more. Anthony Dod Mantle won Best Achievement in Cinematography, Danny Boyle took home the Oscar for best Achievement in Directing, Simon Beaufoy won Best Writing and the film also won Best Achievement in Film Editing, Best Achievement in Music, Best Achievement in Song and of course Best Original Song: Jai Ho. I saw all the Oscar nominated films for this year and while Sean Penn gave an amazing performance as Harvey Milk, I still believe that Slumdog Millionare, a 9 out of 10 film for me, was the best picture of 2009.


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A thesis (usually academic) is a study which represents individual or group research. The research is concluded and grounded around written evidence by the student or students; and submitted in partial fulfillment of a degree at a recognized university. It is pertinent to note that in order to submit an error-free thesis, you need to do what we call thesis proofreading.

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So much to tell, so little time!
I am flying to the USofA today! But I will be spending less than 35 hours of it (cumulatively) on the contiguous 48. That's right. My family and I are off to the gorgeous lush relaxing island of Kauai, the northernmost (and slightly less touristic) in Hawaii. It's hard to believe. I've been working 18 hour days for a week now preparing for leaving, and now I'm leaving in about 10 hours, and I'm still working, and I haven't started packing or cleaning or anything. I'm going to end up on a beach, completely strung out after 2 days of endless flights, and not know how I friggin got there. Oh well. C'est la vie. And I must say, I'm liking my vie very very much these days. Now if I could only catch some more zzz's and do better catching up on work and studies. But I'm lucky. Quite.
Some things to report:
Last 2 days of the Jerusalem Wine Festival! It's at the Israel Museum tonight (17/8) and tomorrow (18/8) from 7pm-midnight. You pay about 70 nis at the door, get a lovely Riedel glass (that you get to take home with you if you haven't broken it yet), and drink endlessly from your choice of 30+ Israeli wineries. With Jacob's fresh cheeses and locally made gourmet chocolate also at hand, it's a fun time. I managed our stand the last two days, and all I have to say is GAMLA NEBBIOLO. If you're reading my blog, which hardly anyone does, but if you do, and you go, ASK FOR THE NEBBIOLO at the Golan Heights stand. It's under the counter. And it's incredible.
The Jewish High Holy Days are coming up. If you like wine at all (and I'm assuming you do if you're reading this), it's the best time of year to taste almost every wine you've been curious about. Pesach and Rosh Hashana are the biggest wine sales events – so the week before you'll find free tastings at almost every wine store and supermarket in the country. So go! Explore! Drink! This is everyone's chance to expand their horizons without having to leave their own neighborhoods.


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I get timeout errors every couple of days or so between IIS7 and an SQL 2008 Server. The error message I get is:
System.InvalidOperationException: Timeout expired. The timeout period elapsed prior to obtaining a connection from the pool. This may have occurred because all pooled connections were in use and max pool size was reached.
Sometimes this sorts itself out, other times I need to manually restart SQL Server. Is there any way I can trace down the cause of this error. I'm 90% sure it's somewhere without our ASP.NET webforms app where a connection is being opened and not closed, but I'm at a loss to pin down the cause.


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Inspect your vcard gift card balance online
Typically, on the back of the present card, there are rules for checking the vcard gift card balance There may be defined websites on which it is possible to check the equilibrium of the card. Go to just official websites to check the vcard gift card balance.
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Trucks of the 2000 NSRA Nationals
Louisville, Kentucky, is currently the home of the world's largest automotive participant event, the NSRA Nationals. The NSRA's contract for this venue was inked for at least a decade several years ago, so it will be home for the Nationals until 2010. The first weekend in August 2000 saw the NSRA's 31st Street Rod Nationals;the sixth visit to Louisville (some say Louie-ville, others say Loo-a-vul). Attendance didn't set an all-time record (there's a good deal more rod run competition today), but it was steady at 11,261 street rods. About 15 percent of those were pre-'48 commercial vehicles. That's roughly 1,500 pickups, sedan deliveries, or larger trucks.
The Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center is by far the most comfortable and accommodating venue in the center of the United States, and it draws street rods from coast to coast. The air-conditioned buildings offer spectators a break from the typical 90-plus-degree temperatures;and it draws everyone who has products to sell as well. Speaking of products, you can now conveniently UPS your purchases of new parts or novelty items directly to your home. Rarely does the parking area fill completely, but cruising can be a challenge on Saturday with well over 100,000 spectators roaming the fairground. The cars and trucks are the main show, but the icing on the cake is the quality musical entertainment provided by the NSRA. Freedom Hall provides great visibility and acoustics for the best entertainment the hot rod hobby has to offer. Last year's evening shows featured award-winning country music recording artists Janie Fricke and Lee Greenwood. These Graham Brown and Jolly Demis. A unique treat is the opportunity to meet the artists after the show.
If the promise of seeing 11,000 street rods isn't enough for the hardcore, another unique experience is the opportunity to see over 200 new products created specifically for the street rod market. Every year the NSRA tallies the votes of industry judges to award the Best New Product of the Year in several price categories. Visibolts won for Under $50, Lokar's Eliminator gas pedal for $50 To $500, and Fatman Fabrications split axle for the Over $500 category.
Our space is too limited to show much more than a glance at some of the trucks in attendance. There's more than a week's worth of things to do in the four days of the Nats;plus plenty of Nationals' history and heritage that's subject for lively conversation. Typically, older members debate how long today's youth will be interested enough in pre-'48 cars and trucks to support these special-interest activities. This writer suspects there will continue to be a bright future for modified vintage vehicles, and a long run for the Grandaddy of all hot rod events, the NSRA Nationals!


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Jon Kitna winged three touchdown passes and piled up 327 yards Sunday, handing the Dallas Cowboys a 33-20 victory over the New York Giants.
Kitna completed 13-of-22 passes and Dez Bryant was stellar, making three catches for 104 yards as the Cowboys broke a five-game losing streak and gave Jason Garrett a victory in his first game as the Dallas coach.
Felix Jones contributed a 71-yard touchdown grab and Miles Austin also caught a scoring pass for Dallas (2-7).
Eli Manning responded with 373 passing yards and two touchdowns, going 33-of-48 with two interceptions for the Giants (6-3), who saw their NFC East lead shrink to a half-game over Philadelphia.
New York got 73 rushing yards from Ahmad Bradshaw. Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss each made a TD reception in the loss.
New Meadowlands Stadium was briefly plunged into near-total darkness due to a lighting malfunction in the third quarter. Officials did not immediately give an explanation for the incident.


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Robert Pattinson is a very naughty boy in David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis."
The French trailer for the big screen adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel started steaming up Facebook on Wednesday and it's not hard to see what got Pattinson's legions of admirers so hot and bothered.
The film centers on a multi-billionaire's odyssey around Manhattan in search of a haircut — a journey that based on the trailer also includes eyeball gouging, a giant rat-like creature rampaging through Times Square, and a healthy dose of sadomasochistic sex.
Also read: Is There Life After 'Twilight' for Its Teen Idol Stars?
This being Cronenberg ("A History of Violence") the finished project promises to be disturbing, but also represents a chance for Pattinson to break away from his signature "Twilight" role as a love-struck vampire.
Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche, Samantha Morton and Jay Baruchel co-star in the film.
The trailer lists the French release date as May 23, but a U.S. release date has yet to be set.


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County pursuing Shueyville road repair loan
IOWA CITY — An improved 120th Street through Shueyville is one mile closer to reality, but don't consider the project shovel-ready just yet.
During a Feb. 17 key issues work session, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors directed Executive Assistant Andy Johnson to continue discussion and pursue an agreement with the city of Shueyville to fund the work.
Striking a deal would bring much needed improvements to the heavily traveled, narrow and crumbling road. It would also come with a hefty price beyond the cost of the road work itself, as it would greatly limit projects for the city of Shueyville for the next 20 years.
Johnson told the supervisors it initially looked as though Shueyville did not have the constitutional authority to take on the level of debt the project would require. However, after a review of the city's finances by Robert Josten, an attorney with Dorsey & Whitney, it was determined the city could, theoretically, enter into an agreement with the county.
The City of Shueyville has wanted to work with the county on a reconstruction of the road since last summer, but 120th Street's jurisdiction is a unique circumstance; other municipalities in Johnson County maintain responsibility of through-streets within their city limits, but when the Iowa legislature enacted a Transfer of Jurisdiction in 2003, Shueyville was below the law's population threshold– too small to be required to maintain its Farm-to-Market routes. Therefore, both Curtis Bridge Road and 120th Street through Shueyville remain under the county for maintenance and repair until Shueyville's population reaches 750 people.
Rather than continuing to patch the poor road, Shueyville requested help from the county for a $2.4 million reconstruction, with the intent of repaying the bond in increasing increments over the next 20 years.
Josten, in an e-mail Johnson shared with the board, said if Shueyville entered into such an agreement, "the city would have no ability to incur any more general obligation debt. And, their ability to incur more debt would increase only as they pay off their existing debt."
Josten noted the city has $1,766,137 in debt capacity available. The county would bond the project at $2,400,000 over three years. The city of Shueyville would be obligated to repay roughly $1.7 million in increasing increments to the county over the next two decades.
Budget Coordinator Rich Claiborne, in putting together the bonding and payback proposal, noted a general obligation bond uses the debt levy, meaning all Johnson County taxpayers repay the debt. Claiborne proposed a revenue stream be set up in General Basic to receive the payments back from Shueyville.
Shueyville currently has an outstanding general obligation debt of $800,000 for a community center, which limits payback to the county until after 2018, when the center would be paid off.
Supervisor Janelle Rettig asked why it mattered if the city could pay the $1.7 million with the county securing the debt. Johnson said it was his understanding the city could not bind itself to such an amount, and would need to make an annual appropriation out of its budget.
Johnson added the city is legally able to sign an agreement saying what they intend to pay.
"But it's my understanding from Bob (Josten) that at some point down the road, if the council chose not to pay it, the county would not have the legal recourse to force that (repayment)," Johnson said. Supervisor Terrence Neuzil also noted Shueyville would not be able to incur additional debt before repaying the county.
"That's the teeth the county needs to ensure these folks are not going to take those future dollars and create future debt without first paying us back," Neuzil said.
Supervisor Rod Sullivan said if Shueyville experienced rapid development or annexed a large area, the city might be able to make a lump-sum payment.
The proposed project is broken down into two phases, the first being a rural cross-section without curb and gutter, located from James Avenue to the west. Phase two, with an urban cross-section including curbs and gutters, runs from James Avenue east to Curtis Bridge Road.
Even if Shueyville annexes more roads, those roads still fall under county responsibility until the population level is met or exceeded, said County Engineer Greg Parker. Johnson County receives $12-13,000 per year for maintenance on the road, he added.
"That small amount really doesn't cover expenses on that road," he said.
Harney expressed his comfort with moving forward contingent upon having a guarantee of payback.
County Treasurer Tom Kriz said the agreement must be ironclad because "it will prohibit them from doing any projects at all for a period of time, up to what they've paid back."
"If we can make this legally work, it really is a win-win," Neuzil said, if the county would realize savings from less maintenance on the road and avoid $200,000 to $300,000 of needed repairs within the next few years. Neuzil also praised Shueyville as "a community that's willing to step-up and say 'we'll pay you back.'"
As for a timeline, Parker said he was hopeful that bids could be let next year, around this time.
"It's going to take about a year to design and get everything taken care of," he said. "This is a pretty big project."
Actual construction would not be expected until at least the summer of 2011.
"We're paying this project off in FY 2013. They're paying us back until 2028… that's quite a commitment for the city of Shueyville," Neuzil said. "But, if they're willing to sign it, then they understand how important this project is to them."


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Keegan Deane, the lovable mess at the center of Fox's new drama Rake, isn't exactly the guy you want to ask for advice.
Winter TV: Get scoop on the must-see new showsHowever, that's just what Fox is doing in a series of new promos for the show. In the exclusive clips below, the show asks "What Would Keegan Do?" in a number of everyday situations, including taking a nap or teaching your kid how to drive. Needless to say, we don't think viewers will find Keegan's suggestions helpful — unless they're seeking tips on what not to do.Rake, based on an Australian series of the same name, stars Greg Kinnear as Keegan, a brilliant defense attorney who is also a gambling addict and owes both the IRS and his bookies more than he has. Throw in a romantic relationship with a prostitute and a complicated past with his therapist ex-wife and their son, and it's not hard to see why Keegan isn't exactly role model material.
Rake's Greg Kinnear on his brilliant, tragic character: "He learns nothing"But if you're still curious to know just what Keegan would do, click play on the videos below. Rake premieres Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9/8c on Fox.


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I am honored to be one of the many bloggers participating in a virtual dinner by Share Our Strength – Share Our Holiday Table to raise awareness about childhood hunger in the United States. For a week bloggers around the country will be setting their virtual tables with holiday dish ideas starting with Appetizers (12/6), Drinks (12/7), Salads (12/8), Soups (12/9), Entrées (12/10), Sides (12/13) and finally Desserts (12/14).
This event really hit home for me. Growing up we didn't have much money and were brought up to be resourceful not just with money but also with food. I grew up in a family of hunters (not for sport but for survival), so we grew up eating many different types of meat. If it wasn't for my dad hunting we would have gone with out a lot more often. Our freezer would be stocked with meat from deer, bear, wild boar, turtle and moose amongst others. My mom would make some amazing tasting meals including soups/stews, roasts etc.
Even now we, like many other families struggle to put food on the table some days, but we are making the best of it. Bryan is a huge support and encouragement when I have my mini breakdowns about being so financially strapped right now. I made a meal one night that almost brought me to tears, it wasn't a horrible meal but it reminded me so much of my childhood I could barely eat it. Do you ever have moments like that? Where a smell or taste brings back such a strong memory?
I am very thankful for programs/organizations such as Food Stamps, The Knights of Columbus and The Elks because they provided many holiday meals and presents for our family. When the holidays came around, our meals were much more traditional with turkey and ham being served instead of the game meats. We had all of the sides to top it off – mashed potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and my favorite; green bean casserole! I love green beans. I will eat them pretty much anyway – fresh, with almonds, steamed, sautéed in a little sesame oil and chili oil and if you've been reading my blog you will have seen the following recipe pop up once or twice already. My garlicy green beans recipe has replaced the green bean casserole on our family table. It is beyond simple and extremely quick to make. Bryan loves it just as much as I do and I even made it for Thanksgiving this year with his family – we received no complaints.
Before I get to the recipe I want to share a little about Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry Program (borrowed from their website):
Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign is working to ensure that no child in the United States goes hungry again. One dollar can help connect a child with up to ten healthy meals.
No Kid Hungry™, an unprecedented, five-year effort designed to end childhood hunger in America. Our nation has the food and programs in place to end childhood hunger, but consider what we are up against: The stigmas and embarrassment that surround hunger, the challenges presented by access to healthy food, and the struggle to connect children with the resources they need to thrive. For 25 years, Share Our Strength has been confronting hunger head-on to break down these barriers. Together, with your support, we can put an end to childhood hunger. Will you join us in the No Kid Hungry campaign?
Please consider helping out by making a donation at No Kid Hungry Share Our Strength
Garlicy Green Beans
1-2 pounds of fresh green beans
3 large cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
Lightly steam the green beans until bright green yet still crispy (if you get the steam in the bag fresh green beans – found in your produce section, it makes this recipe even easier!!). Drain well. In a medium-large pan melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and stir in the green beans. Toss the green beans so they are all coated in the garlic butter sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
This side dish is easy, quick, tasty, cost efficient – I really think your family will enjoy it. You can adjust the garlic to your preference and even add some slivered almonds (I would lightly toast them and then toss them in the pan).
Happy Holidays to you and your families. Below is a list of the other bloggers taking part in todays "sides" post – also if you are looking for posts from the previous categories, click HERE (you dont' want to miss these – so many great recipes have been shared).
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Though this dog is clearly a puppy-saver, I would happily throw myself into rip current if this diligent animal was perched adorably on top of a lifeguard stand with a little whistle around its neck, ready to save me. For that matter, I'd hurl myself off of a ski lift if it meant that a big St. Bernard would drag me back to the lodge and let me nestle upon him in front of the fireplace. With all due respect to those brave men and women in the emergency rescue racket, the world would be a much fuzzier place if dogs took over fire fighting, ambulance driving, Coast Guarding, and emergency room surgery. I mean, I know they don't have hands or anything, but some dogs are pretty handy with their paws and I don't think it'd be too much of stretch for some enterprising dog trainer to teach a generation of Jack Russell terriers how to make stitches.
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The lovely looking Fez is (we really, really hope) coming to Xbox Live Arcade some time in 2011, according to its creators at Polytron. The fact that it's playable at PAX East this weekend is hopefully a good sign.
Regardless of Fez's release plans, the Polytron folks released one more trailer for the perspective swapping platformer, and it might be the prettiest one yet. If you're at PAX East this weekend, you can find that playable demo at booth 1118. Let us know what you think.


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A market commitment; the number of contracts bought or sold for which no offsetting transaction has been entered into. The buyer of a commodity is said to have a long position, and the seller of a commodity is said to have a short position. Related: Open contracts.
The state of owning or owing a security or other asset. One has a long position when one owns something, while one has a short position when something is sold, especially sold short. See also: Close a position.
The ownership status of a person's or an institution's investments. For example, a person may own 500 shares of Sun Microsystems, 350 shares of Boeing, and a $10,000 principal amount of 9% bonds due in 2001. See also long position, short position.
To buy or sell securities in order to establish a net long or a net short position. Also called take a position.


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Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening is a blood test that screens newborns for cystic fibrosis (CF).
Cystic fibrosis screening - neonatal; Immunoreactive trypsinogen; IRT test
A sample of blood is either taken from the bottom of the baby's foot or a vein in the arm. A tiny drop of blood is collected onto a piece of filter paper and allowed to dry. The dried blood sample is sent to a lab for analysis.
The blood sample is examined for increased levels of immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT). This is a protein produced by the pancreas that is linked to CF.
The brief feeling of discomfort will probably cause your baby to cry.
Cystic fibrosis is a disease passed down through families. CF causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It can lead to breathing and digestive problems.
Children with CF who are diagnosed early in life and start treatment at a young age may have better nutrition, growth, and lung function. This screening test helps doctors identify children with CF before they have symptoms.
Some states include this test in the routine newborn screening tests that are done before the baby leaves the hospital.
If you live in a state that does not perform routine CF screening, your health care provider will explain whether testing is needed.
Other tests that look for genetic changes known to cause cystic fibrosis may also be used to screen for CF.
If the test result is negative, the child likely does not have cystic fibrosis. If the test result is negative but the baby has symptoms of cystic fibrosis, further testing will likely be done.
An abnormal (positive) result suggests that your child may have CF. But it is important to remember that a positive screening test does not diagnose cystic fibrosis. If your child's test is positive, more tests will be done to confirm the possibility of CF.
Not all children with a positive result have CF.
Risks associated with the test include:
Farrell PM, Rosenstein BJ, White TB, et al. Guidelines for diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in newborns through older adults: Cystic fibrosis consensus report. Pediatrics. 2008;153:S4-S14.
Boat TF, Acton JD. Cystic fibrosis. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 395.
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But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. -2 Peter 2:1
My question is: How can you tell if a teacher is a "false teacher"?
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Kinkade loses: Fraud found in gallery's demise
Arbitrators awarded $860,000 to two former Charlottesville Thomas Kinkade gallery owners who accused the artist and his company of hiding business risks and using Christian themes to win their trust.
Ruling 2-1 on February 23, the arbitration panel found that Kinkade's Media Arts Group and one of its executives, Richard F. Barnett, "failed to disclose material information'' that would have dissuaded Karen Hazlewood and Jeffrey Spinello from investing $122,000 to open the first of their two Thomas Kinkade Signature Galleries in Virginia in 1999.
The panel did not single out Kinkade, known as the "painter of light," in finding fraud.
The American Arbitration Association ruling said Kinkade and other company officials frequently used terms such as "partner,'' "trust,'' "Christian'' and "God'' to convey a sense of "higher calling'' to the couple.
"The Media Arts executives told us their company was different that they did business consistent with the faith-based mission of Thomas Kinkade," says Spinello. "They said they would support us as partners in spreading the light. They said their business was blessed and that everyone who listened to them and followed their recipe made a ton of money. It was such a scam."
The panel's decision was the first major loss for Kinkade and Media Arts Group in litigation brought by former dealers. The Group had prevailed in at least three previous arbitration claims.
Spinello, now a real estate agent, exhales an "extreme sigh of relief." He says the arbitration lasted a year and that his legal costs were close to $2.5 million. "I think it's more expensive than a trial," he says.
Dana Levitt, an attorney for Kinkade, Barnett, and Media Arts Group, said the ruling had "numerous substantial errors'' and they will seek to have it voided.
"The plaintiffs knew what they were getting into. It was a business investment that had certain risks, and it didn't work out for them," Levitt said. "And now they want my clients to pay the price for mistakes they made."
Spinello said Media Arts Group forced him and Hazlewood to buy two or three copies of each new edition of Kinkade's canvas reproductions, but they proved to be slow sellers. Dealers were not allowed to discount the pieces, which sometimes cost thousands of dollars, and could return them only if they bought two or three new prints for each one sent back.
Spinello and Hazlewood closed their galleries in 2003. Media Arts Group went private for $32.7 million in 2004 and has been renamed Thomas Kinkade Co.
Works by Kinkade, who labels himself the nation's most collected living artist, generally depict tranquil scenes, heavy on country churches, lighthouses, trees, and cottages with streams running nearby.
The panel's interim award does not include interest, costs, and attorneys fees, and the amount could reach $3.5 million, said Norman Yatooma, the couple's lawyer. Yatooma said his firm represents 23 Signature Gallery franchisees from seven states in pending arbitration.
"If things continue as I expect," said Yatooma, "Mr. Kinkade may be signing more checks than paintings for the next few years."
Jeff Spinello opened his Kinkade-based gallery on the Downtown Mall in May 1999 and closed it in November 2003. He alleged Kinkade's company undercut the galleries by selling prints that wound up at Tuesday Morning discount stores.


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2012-2013 Awards
BEN KAFKA, Associate Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication and History at the Steinhardt School, won a fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies.
MICHAEL PURUGGANAN, dean for science and the Dorothy Schiff Professor or Genomics, was elected to the Board of Trustees of the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION. The New York-based foundation makes grants in support of original research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economic performance. Dean Purugganan was one of two trustees elected this year.
MARY BRABECK, dean of the Steinhardt School, was elected chair of the COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF EDUCATOR PREPARATION'S inaugural BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CAEP is a newly formed nonprofit that accredits educator-preparation programs according to new standards that raise the bar for entry into teaching, measure programs by their impact on student learning, and focus on ensuring that teachers are prepared to help a diverse student population meet complex standards.
ANTONIO MUNOZ MOLINA, Banco Santander Distinguishede Global Visiting Professor of Creative Writing, was awarded the PRINCE ASTURIAS AWARD FOR LITERATURE. Professor Munoz Molina, a novelist and native of Spain, teaches in the Department of Spanish and Portugese Languages and Literatures' Creative Writing in Spanish MFA program.
ANNA DEAVERE SMITH, University Professor and professor of performance studies at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, was presented by President Barack Obama with the NATIONAL HUMANITIES MEDAL. The National Humanities Medal, inaugurated in 1997, honors individuals or groups whose work has deepened the nation's understanding of the humanities, broadened our citizens' engagement with the humanities, or helped preserve and expand Americans' access to important resources in the humanities.
Smith was also awarded the DOROTHY AND LILLIAN GISH PRIZE -- one of the largest prizes awarded in the arts. The prize, now in its 19th year, was established by Lillian Gish's will and is awarded "to a man or woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the beauty of the world and to mankind's enjoyment and understanding of lide." Smith, a familiar figure on stage, television and film, was chosen from a list of 30 finalists.
Smith also received Stanford University School of Medicine's Dean's Medal. The school's highest honor, the medal honors individuals who have made contributions that have significantly advanced the mission of the school. Smith is the creator of the acclaimed one-woman show Let Me Down Easy, in which she adopts the personae of a diverse group of individuals to portray human frailty amid a complex medical system.
K.R. SREENIVASAN, President of Polytechnic Institute of NYU and dean of NYU Engineering, was elected into the Rome-based ACCADEMIA NAZIONALE DEI LINCEI, the oldest scientific academy whose early members included Galileo Galilei. A distinguished experimental physicist whose research focuses on the behavior of fluids and turbulence, Sreenivasan was one of 20 new members selected by the institution.
FRANCES STAGE, Professor of Higher Education at Steinhardt, was named a FELLOW of the AMERICAN EDUCATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, which promotes collaboration among its members and others engaged in the study of higher education through research, conferences, and publications.
A paper by GEORGE THURSTON, professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, was named "BEST SCIENCE PAPER OF 2012" by the journal Environmental Science & Technology. In the paper, Professor Thurston and his team generated estimates of the global burden of disease attributable to outdoor air pollution.
Two Steinhardt professors have received 2013-14 FULBRIGHT U.S. SCHOLAR grants. SANDEE MCCLOWRY, Professor of Applied Psychology, will spend a year in Jamaica to disseminate a comprehensive intervention she developed that enhances the development of young children and the care-giving skills of their parents and teachers. JUAN PABLO BELLO, Associate Professor of Music Technology, will conduct multidisciplinary research in Paris.
The American Society of Civil Engineers has awarded MOHAMMAD KARAMOUZ, professor of civil and urban engineering and director of the environmental engineering program at NYU-Poly, its 2013 SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION. The prize acknowledges his work with the Society's Environmental Water Resources Institute and his innovative research in water issues and environmental systems management.
NYU Langone's DAYU LIN, assistant professor in the Departments of Physiology and Neuroscience and Psychiatry, received a SLOAN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, presented annually to promising early-career scientists by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The fellowship comes with a grant of $50,000 over a two-year period to further recipients' research. Professor Lin researches the neurobiology of instinctual social interaction, including fear, aggression, and mating habits.
The College of Nursing's ANN KURTH, professor and executive director of NYUCN Global, has been inducted into the HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING, SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL'S INTERNATIONAL NURSE RESEARCH HALL OF FAME. This year's 19 inductees come from six countries and 11 U.S. states.
JOHN RINZEL, professor in the Center for Neural Science and the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, has been named a SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS FELLOW. One of 33 Fellows chosen this year, Professor Rinzel was cited for his "contributions to mathematical neuroscience and mathematical physiology."
JONATHAN HAIDT, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at the Stern School of Business, has won the ZOCALO PUBLIC SQUARE BOOK PRIZE, which includes an award of $5,000 and honors authors who advance our understanding of community, human connectedness, and social cohesion. Professor Haidt is author of The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion.
JUHEE JEONG, assistant professor of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology at the College of Dentistry, has been awarded the American Association of Anatomists' 2013 KEITH AND MARION MOORE YOUNG ANATOMIST'S PUBLICATION AWARD (YAPA). The YAPA was created to recognize the best publication by a young anatomist in one of the society's journals. Professor Jeong's paper investigated possible genetic causes of cleft palate in mice.
Seven faculty members were awarded 2013 GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIPS, awarded for demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts:
- JEAN LOUIS-COHEN, Sheldon H. Solow Professor in the History of Architecture, Institute of Fine Arts, FAS
- JENNIFER HOMANS, Distinguished Scholar in Residence in History and European and Mediterranean Studies, FAS
- MAJOR JACKSON, faculty member in the Creative Writing Program, FAS
- JEAN-MICHEL PILC, adjunct professor in the Jazz Studies Program, Steinhardt
- CLAIRE PORTER, adjunct professor in the Dance Education Program, Steinhardt
- IRA SACHS, associate professor in the Graduate Film Program, TSOA
- BRENDA SHAUGHNESSY, faculty member in the Creative Writing Program, FAS
NATHAN ENGLANDER, an adjunct instructor in the Creative Writing Program's Low- Residency MFA Writers Workshop in Paris, was named one of two finalists for the PULITZER PRIZE IN FICTION for his collection of short stories entitled What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.
SHARON OLDS, senior faculty member in the Creative Writing Program and Erich Maria Remarque Professor, won the PULITZER PRIZE FOR POETRY for Stag's Leap. The Pulitzer Board described Stag's Leap as a "book of unflinching poems on the author's divorce that examine love, sorrow, and the limits of self-knowledge."
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012-13 DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARDS, which recognize faculty who have contributed significantly to the intellectual life of the university through their teaching. This year's awardees are:
- RACHEL BARKOW, Segal Family Professor of Regulatory Law and Policy, School of Law
- ELIZABETH CAPEZUTI, Dr. John W. Rowe Professor in Successful Aging, College of Nursing
- LOWELL DETWEILER Associate Arts Professor, Department for Stage and Film, TSOA
- FRITZ FRANCOIS, Assistant Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine
- JULIE MALNIG, Associate Professor, Gallatin School of Individualized Study
- DEBORAH PADGETT, Professor of Social Work, Silver School of Social Work
Three NYU faculty members were elected as members of the National Academy of Sciences. Established in 1863, the NAS is charged with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and technology. Scientists are elected by their peers to membership in the NAS for outstanding contributions to research. This year's elected members from NYU include:
- DAVID HEEGER, professor of psychology and neural science, Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science, NYU
- JOSEPH LEDOUX, Henry and Lucy Moses Professor of Science, Center for Neural Science, NYU
- RUTH NUSSENZWEIG, C.V. Starr Professor of Medical and Molecular Parasitology and Pathology, department of pathology, Langone Medical Center, NYU School of Medicine
Three NYU faculty members were elected into the 2013 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is an independent policy research center that conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. The Academy's elected members are leaders in the sciences, the humanities and the arts, business, and public affairs, and the nonprofit sector. The new class of 186 Fellows and 12 Foreign Honorary Members comes from 26 states and 7 countries and represents nearly 100 institutions. This year's elected members from NYU include:
- MARTIN JACK BLASER, Muriel G. and George W. Singer Professor of Translational Medicine; Professor of Microbiology; Director Human Microbiome Program, NYU School of Medicine
- DAVID CHALMERS, Professor of Philosophy, NYU Faculty of Arts and Science; Director, Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness, NYU; Distinguished Professor of Philosohpy, Director, Center for Consciousness, Australian National University
- ALASTAIR SMITH, Professor of Politics, NYU Faculty of Arts and Science
LALA STRAUSSNER, professor of Social Work at NYU's Silver School of Social Work, was the recipient of the FULBRIGHT DISTINGUISHED CHAIR IN SOCIAL STUDIES at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. The Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program comprises approximately forty distinguished lecturing, distinguished research and distinguished lecturing/research awards ranging from three to 12 months. Awards in the Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program are viewed as among the most prestigious appointments in the Fulbright Scholar Program.
DIANA TAYLOR, professor of Spanish and Portugese at NYU's Faculty of Arts and Science, was one of seven recipients of the American Council of Learned Societies Digital Innovation Fellowships. Fellowship recipients will spend a year dedicated to a major scholarly project intended to advance digital humanstic scholarship in powerful new directions. Professor Taylor's project is titled, "The Politics of Passion: A Digital, Bil-Lingual Scholarly Book Focusing on the Art and Activist of Jesusa Rodriguez."
School of Law Professor JEANNE FROMER was elected to the AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE as one of 68 new members named in 2013. The American Law Institute - a leading independent organization dedicated to producing scholarship that clarifies and modernizes the law - has more than 4,300 top attorneys, judges, and law professors in its membership.
ROBERT QUINN, executive director of NYU's Scholars at Risk Network (SAR), was the recipient of the 2013 LISL AND LEO EITINGER PRIZE, awarded by the University of Oslo in recognition of personal effort and active involvement in human rights. A network of 280 universities and colleges in 34 countries, SAR: provides sanctuary to scholars who are threatened because of their words, ideas, and place in society; advocates on behalf of imprisioned scholars; and undertakes research promoting understanding of academic freedom.
Six NYU scholars were placed on FOREIGN POLICY magazine's list of the "TOP 100 GLOBAL THINKERS 2012." They include:
- DANAH BOYD, Research Assistant Professor of Media, Culture and Communication, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
- CHEN GUANGCHENG, Fellow, Asian Program, School of Law
- JONATHAN HAIDT, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership, Stern School of Business
- BETH NOVECK, Visiting Professor, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
- PAUL ROMER, Professor of Economics; Director, Urbanization Project, Stern School of Business
- NOURIEL ROUBINI, Professor of Economics and International Business, Stern School of Business
Four faculty members from the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at the Tisch School received nominations for the 2013 GRAMMY AWARDS:
- JIM ANDERSON, professor - nominated for Best Surround Album, Modern Cool
- HOLLY GEORGE-WARREN, instructor - nominated for Best Album Notes, The Pearl Sessions
- ERROL KOLOSINE, assistant arts professor of recorded music - represents a band nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album, Don't Think, The Chemical Brothers
- AHMIR "?UESTLOVE" THOMPSON, instructor - nominated for BEST RAP ALBUM, Undun, The Roots
IRSHAD MANJI, director of the Moral Courage Project housed at the Wagner School's Research Center for Leadership in Action, received the ETHICAL HUMANIST AWARD, the New York Society for Ethical Culture's highest honor. The award, established in 1970 to honor individuals who have acted with exceptional moral courage, was presented only 16 times since its founding. The Moral Courage Project works to enable people to become empowered global citizens by speaking up in the face of intimidation.
BRYAN STEVENSON, professor of clinical law at the School of Law, was named winner of Smithsonian Magazine's AMERICAN INGENUITY AWARD in the category of social progress. As one of nine winners of the award, which celebrates "the most innovative individuals working today," Professor Stevenson was honored for his influential advocacy this past year on behalf of incarcerated minors, which led to a Supreme Court Ruling effectively barring mandatory life sentences without parole for minors.
ANDREW MAJDA, Samuel F.B. Morse Professor of Arts and Sciences at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, was named winner of the 2013 NORBERT WIENER PRIZE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS, awarded every three years by the American Mathematical Society and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Professor Majda was recognized for, "his groundbreaking work in theoretical fluid mechanics and its applications to problems in atmospheric sicence and oceanography."
TOM BISHOP, the Florence Lacaze Gould Professor of French Literature, Professor of French and Comparative Literature, and Director of the Center for French Civalization and Culture, was named a COMMANDEUR in the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Commandeur is the highest rank bestowed by the Ordre, in recognition of significant contribution to the enrichment of French Cultural inheritance.
The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE (AAAS) has awarded four NYU professors the distiction of AAAS FELLOW:
- JANE CARLTON,Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology and Adjunct Professor, School of Medicine
- NICHOLAS GEACINTOV, Professor of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science
- LAURENCE MALONEY, Professor of Psychology and Neural Sciecne, Faculty of Arts and Science
- XIAO-JING WANG, Professor of Neural Science and Provost, NYU Shanghai
Six NYU faculty members were awarded the 2013 NYU Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award. The award, sponsored by the NYU Office of the Provost and Division of Student Affairs, recognizes outstanding faculty who exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through their teaching excellence, leadership, commitment to social justice and community building. The 2013 awardees are:
- ALINA DAS, Assistant Professor, School of Law
- ROBERT CHAZAN, Professor, Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Science
- DOLLY CHUG, Assistant Professor, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
- DAVID ELCOTT, Clinical Professor, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
- CATHY GUERRIERO, Adjunct Associate Professor, Administration, Leadership and Technology, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
- JULIANNE LUTZ WARREN, Master Teacher, Liberal Studies, Faculty of Arts and Science
President Barack Obama named JAN VILICEK, MD, PhD, professor of microbiology at NYU Langone, a recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Technology and Innovation. This medal is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Government upon scientists, engineers and inventors -- recognizing those who have made lasting contributions to America's competitiveness and quality of life and helped strengthen the Nation's technological workforce. Vilcek, one of 11 medal recipients, is co-inventor of the rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade®. The medal recognizes his pioneering work on interferons and monoclonal antibodies.
Over 160 faculty members from each of New York University's schools and institutes were the recipients of major awards, prizes and special honors during the 2012 calendar year for their scholarly and creative contributions. These faculty were honored in a Faculty Honors Reception on December 13, 2012 co-hosted by President John Sexton and Provost David McLaughlin.
- A booklet listing honored faculty members may be viewed here.
Two NYU affiliates were awarded the New York Academy of Sciences' 2012 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists. The Awards acknowledge and celebrate the excellence of the most noteworthy young scientists and engineers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. They recognize highly innovative, impactful and interdisciplinary accomplishments in the life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and engineering. This year's awardeeds include:
- Faculty Winner: ASSAF NAOR, Professor, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
- Postdoctoral Winner: ROBERT JOHNSTON, Associate Research Scientist, Biology - Faculty of Arts and Science
DAVID AMODIO, associate professor in the Department of Psychology and the Center for Neural Science, was named 2012 recipient of the F. J. McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Prize on Understanding the Human Mind. The prize, sponsored by the American Psychological Foundation, is given biennially to an early-career psychologist engaged in research that seeks to understand the human mind from a primarily psychophysiological perspective. Professor Amodio's research examines the psychological mechanisms of social behavior and self-regulation.
RONALD DWORKIN, the Frank Henry Sommer Professor of Law, has won a 2012 Balzan Prize for his "fundamental contributions to jurisprudence, characterized by outstanding gifts of sharpness, originality, and clarity of thought in a constant and fruitful interaction with ethical and political theories and with legal practices." The prize, which comes with an award of 750,000 Swiss francs (approximately $800,000), is awarded in a number of subjects each year by a foundation based in Milan and Zurich. Professor Dworkin is one of only four recipients this year, and the only U.S. recipient.
RICHARD TSIEN, director of the NYU Neuroscience Institute and chair of the Department of Physiology and Neuroscience, was awarded the 2012 Julius Axelrod Prize, established by the Society for Neuroscience to honor scientists with distinguished achievements in the field of neuropharmacology (or a related area) and to celebrate exemplary efforts in mentoring young scientists. Dr. Tsien's work adds to our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of neurotransmission and intracellular signaling and explores the importance of these pathways in neurological disease. Beyond his work in the lab, Dr. Tsien enjoys his role as a mentor of both students and young faculty.
DANNY STRONG, adjunct faculty in the Undergraduate Film & Television Division of the Kanbar Institute at the Tisch School of the Arts, won a 2012 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or Movie for the HBO film Game Change. The film won a total of five Emmys in all, including Outstanding Miniseries or Movie. In addition, 17 TSOA alumni (noted in the Alumni Honors section below) won 2012 Emmys, and 63 members of the TSOA community received nominations.
Six faculty members were selected as 2012 Guggenheim Fellows. Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts.
- SHIMON DOTAN, Adjunct Associate Professor, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Faculty of Arts and Science
- ALICE ELLIOTT, associate teacher in the Kanbar Institute of Film, Television and Media, TSOA
- BRUCE GRANT, Professor of Anthropology, FAS
- STEPHEN HALL, Adjunct Professor, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, FAS
- JAMES JACOBS, Warren E. Burger Professor of Law, School of Law
- RICHARD SIEBURTH, Professor of French and Comparative Literature, FAS
MARY MCKAY, the McSilver Professor of Poverty Studies and director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Reearch at the Silver School of Social Work, was selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. Professor McKay, an internationally renowned specialist on families in poverty and positive youth development, joined SSSW in 2011.
MARY CARRUTHERS, professor emerita of English, was named a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy. Only 15 scholars per year are elected as Corresponding Fellows, scholars outside the UK who have "attained high international standing" in the humanities or social sciences. Professor Carruthers's areas of research are medieval literature and rhetoric, memory and mnemonic technique, and the history of spirituality.
CLIFFORD JOLLY, professor emeritus of Anthropology, received the 2012 Charles R. Darwin Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes and honors distinguished senior members of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists. Professor Jolly, who has been at NYU for more than four decades, has conducted pioneering research on the evolution and genetics of baboons.
TED RAPPAPORT, the David Lee/Ernst Weber Professor of Electrical Engineering at NYU-Poly, was selected as the 2012 recipient of the William E. Sayle Award for Achievement in Education by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Education Society. The award is presented annually to an IEEE Education Society member who has made significant contributions in engineering education. Professor Rappaport is the founding director of NYU WIRELESS, a new research center that combines engineering, computer science, and medical applications, and also holds faculty positions in the Department of Computer Science at the Courant Institute and in the Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine.
NYU-Poly's ROBERT UBELL received the A. Frank Mayadas Leadership Award in Online Education from The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C), the country's most prominent association of academic institutions championing online higher education. Ubell is vice president of Enterprise Learning at NYU-Poly, which in November won Sloan-C's award for the nation's "Outstanding Online Program" for its e-learning cyber security master's degree, and also leads NYU-Poly's e-learning unit, delivering nearly 20 online graduate science and technology programs worldwide.
WILLIAM EASTERLY, professor in the Department of Economics and co-director of the Development Research Institute, won the 2013 Adam Smith Award for his research into the role of government and foreign aid in addressing poverty and underdevelopment. The highest honor bestowed by the Association of Private Enterprise Education, the award recognizes an individual who has made a lasting contribution to the perpetuation of the ideals of a free market economy.
The New York Academy of Sciences selected two NYU researchers for its 2012 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists: ASSAF NAOR, professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and ROBERT JOHNSTON, postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Biology Professor Claude Desplan. The awards recognize innovative, impactful, and interdisciplinary accomplishments of researchers under the age of 42. The four faculty winners, who receive $25,000, and the five postdoctoral winners, who receive $15,000, were selected from more than 170 nominations.
ELLIOT WOLFSON, the Abraham Lieberman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, won an American Academy of Religion Award for his 2011 work, A Dream Interpreted Within a Dream: Oneiropoiesis and the Prism of Imagination. In his book, recognized in the category of "Constructive-Reflective Studies," Professor Wolfson proposes a linguistic archaeology to elucidate the nature of the dream in an array of biblical, rabbinic, philosophical, and kabbalistic texts.
CYBELE RAVER, Vice Provost of Academic, Faculty, and Research Affairs and professor of applied psychology at Steinhardt, received the American Psychological Association's 2012 Distinguished Contributions of Applications to Education and Training Award. The award recognizes Professor Raver's contributions in the application of psychological principles to the study of developmental science.
TESSA WEST, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, was named the recipient of the 2012 Theoretical Innovation Prize, given by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. She shares the prize with the University of Connecticut's David Kenny for an article they co-authored in 2011, "The Truth and Bias Model of Judgment."
MARY LEOU, Clinical Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning and director of Steinhardt's Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education, was one of 24 winners of the Audubon Society's "Women Greening the City" award. Professor Leou, recognized for "tirelessly transforming and greening the physical landscape of New York City's urban habitat," oversees initiatives in environmental education that serve New York City public school children.
NIYATI PAREKH, an assistant professor at Steinhardt's Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, was named a Cancer Society Research Scholar by the American Cancer Society. The lifetime designation recognizes the contributions that Parekh, a nutritional epidemiologist, has made on behalf of cancer research.


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1. Ben is alive... barely
2. we didn't set the records for sacks given up in a game
3. its only one loss
4. at least Jeff Reed is a good kicker
5. the loss was to an NFC team
1. Ben is alive... barely
2. we didn't set the records for sacks given up in a game
3. its only one loss
4. at least Jeff Reed is a good kicker
5. the loss was to an NFC team
Peace & Yours in Black 'N Gold,
Many thanks to BR7 (Ron) for the sig and matching avatar
Thanks Lynn that is a very good positive way of looking at this game.
Thanks Steelers086 for my awesome signature!!!
Thanks for the new avatar SteelerBee!
Ben is alive... that's a miracle in itself !
Ben is alive is a miracle in itself, I hope he kicks some lineman butt this week.
It's no fun when the rabbit has the gun
Good news, but its sad news.
**** Formerly Clevestinks!****i como enormes senos
Another good point is that our D looks like the real deal this year..that was impressive to keep the eagles at bay and atleast keep giving the offense back the ball.Even tho we all know what the offense did.......nothing.
"He's running around there, running his mouth, doing all that, but if you watch him on film and really look, where was Ray Lewis? He was nowhere to be found. I could have tackled the water boy and had as many tackles as him. He didn't do nothing today. He's all mouth. When you talk like that, that's what happens: You get hit in the mouth. He's over there crying now, thinking about what went wrong. You got your *** whipped, that's what." ~ Peazy
This was painful switching between the Ravens game and the Steelers game in a house full of Ravens fans......we better kick their *** next week......
Thanks to BB2W for the sig
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Ryan Murphy is shooting down recent reports that gay "Glee" clubber Kurt Hummel played by Chris Colfer will find love with McKinley High's handsome blond newcomer played by Chord Overstreet, according to E!'s Kristin Dos Santos.
"It's definitely not Chord," the "Glee" co-creator/executive producer reportedly told Kristin on Thursday, of Kurt's love interest. "The new character Darren Criss is certainly an option. I'm not sure how soon I want to reveal that information because it's such a big storyline of the year—I want there to be some surprises."
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Darren Criss, best known for his small screen stint on ABC's witch drama "Eastwick," will reportedly join the hit FOX show as "Kurt's mentor and then maybe love."
In "Glee's" upcoming episode, entitled "Grilled Cheesus," Kurt struggles to understand the beliefs and values of those around him. However, it's also become a timely subject matter due to the recent reported suicide of 18-year-old Rutgers University student, Tyler Clementi, after his roommate and another student allegedly videotaped him having sex with another man.
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"Last year the throughline was about teenage pregnancy. And the throughline this year is really about Kurt and his feelings about tolerance," Ryan revealed. "… This week alone three gay teenagers have killed themselves and committed suicide, and we just got asked today to do a PSA on it because it's becoming such an epidemic because of the bullying."
"Grilled Cheesus" - which will reportedly feature religious-themed songs including Joan Osbourne's 90's hit, "One of Us," and R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" --will air on Tuesday, October 5, at 8 PM on FOX.
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Breast Pumps: Don't Be Misled - Get the Facts
Considering a breast pump? Get the answers to your questions below to ensure the safety of your pump
These days, many new mothers return to the workplace with a briefcase in one hand—and a breast pump kit in the other.
For those moms working outside the home who are breastfeeding their babies (and those who travel or for other reasons can't be with their child throughout the day), using a breast pump to "express" (extract) their milk is a must.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the safety and effectiveness of these medical devices.
New mothers may have a host of questions about choosing a breast pump. What type of breast pump should they get? How do they decide ahead of time which pump will fit in best with their daily routines? Are pumps sold "used" safe?
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Choosing the Right Pump for You
Kathryn S. Daws-Kopp, an electrical engineer at FDA, explains that all breast pumps consist of a few basic parts: a breast shield that fits over the nipple, a pump that creates a vacuum to express the milk, and a detachable container for collecting the milk.
There are three basic kinds of pump: manual, battery-powered and electric. Mothers can opt for double pumps, which extract milk from both breasts at the same time, or single, which extract milk from one breast at a time.
Daws-Kopp, who reviews breast pumps and other devices for quality and safety, suggests that mothers talk to a lactation consultant, whose expertise is in breastfeeding, or other health care professional about the type of breast pump that will best fit their needs. Questions for new moms to keep in mind include:
- How do I plan to use the pump? Will I pump in addition to breastfeeding? Or will I just pump and store the milk?
- Where will I use the pump? At work? When I'm traveling?
- Do I need a pump that's easy to transport? If it's electric, will I have access to an outlet?
- Does the breast shield fit me? If not, will the manufacturer let me exchange it?
Should You Buy or Rent?
There's also the decision of whether to buy or rent a breast pump. Many hospitals, lactation consultants and specialty medical supply stores rent breast pumps for use by multiple users, Daws-Kopp notes.
These pumps are designed to decrease the risk of spreading contamination from one user to the next, she says, and each renter needs to buy a new accessories kit that includes breast-shields and tubing.
"Sometimes these pumps are labeled "hospital grade," says Daws-Kopp. "But that term is not one FDA recognizes, and there is no consistent definition. Consumers need to know it doesn't mean the pump is safe or hygienic."
Daws-Kopp adds that different companies may mean different things when they label a pump with this term, and that FDA encourages manufacturers to instead use the terms "multiple user" and "single user" in their labeling. "If you don't know for sure whether a pump is meant for a single user or multiple users, it's safer to just not get it," she says.
The same precaution should be taken for "used" or second-hand pumps.
Even if a used pump looks really clean, says Michael Cummings, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist at FDA, potentially infectious particles may survive in the breast pump and/or its accessories for a surprisingly long time and cause disease in the next baby.
Keeping It Clean
According to FDA's recently released website on breast pumps, the first place to look for information on keeping the pump clean is in the instructions for use. In general, though, the steps for cleaning include:
- Rinse each piece that comes into contact with breast milk in cool water as soon as possible after pumping.
- Wash each piece separately using liquid dishwashing soap and plenty of warm water.
- Rinse each piece thoroughly with hot water for 10-15 seconds.
- Place the pieces on a clean paper towel or in a clean drying rack and allow them to air dry.
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If you are renting a multiple user device, ask the person providing the pump to make sure that all components, such as internal tubing, have been cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Cummings notes that there are many benefits to both child and mother from breastfeeding. "Human milk is recommended as the best and exclusive nutrient source for feeding infants for the first six months, and should be continued with the addition of solid foods after six months, ideally until the child is a year of age," he says.
The benefits are both short- and long-term. In the short-term, babies can benefit from improved gastrointestinal function and development, and fewer respiratory and urinary tract infections. In the long-term, children who have been breast fed may be less obese and, as adults, have less cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, allergies, and even some cancers.
Cummings adds that moms and their families benefit by the bonding experience and economically as well, since a reduction in acute and chronic diseases in the baby saves money.
For women considering this option, FDA's website offers resources and information on breast pumps and breastfeeding. These include information on the selection and care of the pumps, in addition to describing signs of an infection or injury related to their use.
This article appears on FDA's Consumer Updates page, which features the latest on all FDA-regulated products.
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Chevy rolls out cowboy-themed luxury Silverado pickup
- It will compete against Ford%27s F-150 King Ranch and Chrysler%27s Ram Laramie Limited
- It competes in one of the most profitable segments of the auto industry
- The High Country is loaded with features
General Motors is saddling up to become a player in the market for cowboy-themed high-end pick up trucks.
Sunday night at an event in (where else?) Texas, its Chevrolet division rolled out new high-end version of its redesigned 2014 Silverado pickup called the High Country. The new luxury truck takes dead aim at the Ford F-150 King Ranch, Chrysler's Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn and a new ranch-inspired Toyota Tundra 1792 Edition.
To set itself apart from city slickers, the big crew-cab truck pours on the chrome -- from a unique grille to side mouldings, door handles, mirrors and its own 20-inch wheels. The interior is done in saddle-brown leather and features touches meant to conjure images of a life of ropin' and brandin'.
Pickup truck sales are soaring, up 27% alone in April, about three times the overall industry growth. And the high end of the pickup truck business is hot. Chevrolet spokesman Tom Wilkinson says 30% of the pickup market is for trucks selling in excess of $40,000. And these buyers are an opportunity to poach sales from rivals -- buyer of these 'luxe trucks aren't as brand loyal as mainstream pickup shoppers.
These high-end trucks are among automakers' most profitable vehicles. A Ford King Ranch lists at $43,805 before destination charges are added, almost twice as much as a base-level F-150. And they aren't as complex to manufacture as cars.
Ford led the charge into high-end cowboy pickups. Ram has been right behind. But other than the near-luxury Denali trim of the GMC Sierra pickup -- a new version will debut in about a month -- GM hasn't attacked the sector as aggressively. The High Country is meant to change that.
"High Country will be the top model in the Silverado lineup, with a higher level of premium features and materials with a rich, Western themed appearance," says Maria Rohrer, Silverado marketing director, in a statement.
Unlike more than a decade ago, when deluxe trucks like the Lincoln Blackwood got off to a poor start, makers are stressing that the fancy trucks are as capable as any of their pickups. They'll haul bales of hay and sacks of concrete mix as easily as golf clubs and weekend luggage.
"High Country is 100% Chevy truck, with the capability and dependability customers have relied on for more than 95 years," Rohrer adds.
The High Country will come with a standard 355-liter 5.3-liter V-8 engine that has a system that saves gas by shutting off four-cylinders when they aren't needed. And it will have so many features built in that, Chevrolet says, there won't be many options. It arrives in showrooms in the fourth quarter at a price to be announced.
High-end truck leader Ford says it's ready for the new competition. "While others are just starting to understand the appeal of Texas innovation and luxury, we're proud to bring twelve years of authenticity and leadership to the segment with our partners at King Ranch," said Ford truck marketing chief Doug Scott.


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Apparently, however, it is my agnosticism about the historical Jesus that really ticked John off: "Vinny you are like every other atheist I have met who does not think Jesus existed. You have cookie cutter mentality. If I do not fit the mold you will find something to criticize me for if you can."
My response to that comment was evidently the straw that broke the camel's back:
John,The next time I returned to John's blog, I found that I would not be allowed to post any more comments. I have been banned from the blogs of some conservative Christians, however, this is the first time that I have been banned by an atheist.
I do not in fact believe that Jesus did not exist. I am agnostic about the historical Jesus. I don't think it really matters whether the historical Jesus existed or not because I think he has been too thoroughly mythologized to be recovered either way. I think that historicists overestimate the strength of their case and underestimate its vulnerability. However, I think that mythicists generally do the same thing.
I do find the discussions of mythicism interesting and I enjoy participating in them to test my own thinking and understanding. I have generally tried to be polite although I realize I can be a smart ass sometimes.
I think you are completely overreacting to my comment. If it's not too late to vote on whether you should take some time off from counter-apologetics, I think I might vote yes.
I regret this because Debunking Christianity has always been one of my favorite blogs, and as far as I can tell, I have not violated any part of John's Comment Policy. However, I guess it is just as well that there is one less internet site that I will have reason to waste time on.
I was gratified to see that John has decided to take some time off from blogging. I don't know whether it had anything to do with my suggestion.


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India Switches Venue for Australia Series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has changed the schedule for the upcoming tour by Australia, moving the third Test from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
The Australian cricket board Friday posted a statement from the BCCI that said Kanpur's Green Park stadium wouldn't be completed in time for the March 14-18 Test.
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Cricket Australia said it had previously expressed concern about Kanpur as a venue as the facilities "were not in line" with other Indian grounds.
It's not the first time that India has had to switch venues at a late stage. In the 2011 ICC World Cup, for example, there was a last-minute decision to move the group match between India and England to Bangalore from Kolkata as renovations at the city's Eden Gardens stadium hadn't been completed.
The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series will take place in Delhi from Feb. 22, followed by a match in Mohali starting on March 2, then Hyderabad, and finally in Chennai, from March 22-26.
Sachin Tendulkar, who retired from One-Day International cricket last week, will inevitably be in the spotlight. The Indian batting great hasn't been at his mesmerizing best for more than a year, but he appears determined to finish his record-breaking Test career on a high.
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium doesn't feature on Australia's itinerary, so if Tendulkar does bow out of the international arena during this series, it won't be – as the romantics might want it – after a high-scoring innings in his hometown.
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Though this doesn't exactly come as a shock, Warner Bros. will apparently be post-converting Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim to 3D. THR reports that the large-scale monsters vs. robots movie will be getting a 3D release. While nearly every blockbuster these days is released in the format, del Toro told Steve at Comic-Con that after many discussions with Warner Bros. he had convinced them not to convert the film to 3D. Hit the jump to hear Del Toro's reasoning on why Pacific Rim and 3D isn't a good fit, and to find out why Warner Bros. may have ultimately decided the format was necessary for the film.
During an interview at Comic-Con in July, del Toro explained his reasoning as to why 3D didn't make sense for Pacific Rim.
"I didn't want to make the movie 3D because when you have things that big, the thing that happens naturally is you're looking at two buildings at 300 feet. If you move, the buildings don't go like this (moves his hands closer together), there's no parallax. They're so big that you barely notice anything no matter how fast you're moving, so to force the 3D effect on robots and monsters that are supposed to be that high, you're making them miniaturized, you're making them human-scale. I knew that the 3D effect sounded like a great idea, but it was gonna be counter."
I'm not one to argue with del Toro's logic, but there may be larger issues at play in Warner Bros.' decision to release Pacific Rim in 3D. China is a huge market for American films, and currently the country will only allow American films to screen if they are in 3D or IMAX. Pacific Rim boasts an international cast and a great deal of the action takes place in Japan, so Warner Bros. understandably would like to take full advantage of the film's appeal to the Asian market.
At the end of the day, domestic moviegoers will have the option of seeing Pacific Rim in either 2D or 3D. Though it certainly sounds like del Toro would prefer audiences see the film in 2D, it's highly unlikely that he won't be intricately involved in the 3D post-conversion to ensure that the quality of the film is maintained. Luckily the pic doesn't hit theaters until July 12th, 2013, so del Toro's team has plenty of time to fine-tune the conversion.
Watch Steve's interview with del Toro below. The 3D talk starts around the 3:20 mark.


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Huntington County
The earliest inhabitants of the county were the Miami Indians. Their existence in the county brought fur traders into the area. By 1804, the Quakers had established an agricultural school for the Miami. In 1834, Huntington County was created from a once larger Grant County. The development of the Wabash and Erie Canal through county in 1835 further encouraged settlers. Despite this early settlement, no significant Jewish community was ever established in the county.
David Marx came to Huntington County in 1874, where he met and married Amelia Levi. He started a clothing business with his brother-in-law Jacob, but by 1885 he operated the business alone (D. Marx and Son men's clothing business). David served as a city councilman and was active in the Democratic Party. A small group of Orthodox Jews lived in the city (a 1903 article announced that they had rented a hall for services), but without a membership roster, finding their identities is difficult.
Jacob Brenn founded Huntington Laboratories, a chemical production company. Hy Goldberg, who worked for Huntington Laboratories and was active in the preservation of the natural environment.


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