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Study suggests eliminating Medicare consultation payments associated with a net increase in spending
A study of Medicare claims data suggests that eliminating payments for consultations commonly billed by specialists was associated with a net increase in spending on visits to both primary care physicians and specialists, according to a report published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine.
Before 2010, Medicare payments for consultations were substantially higher than for office visits of similar complexity that were commonly billed by primary care physicians (PCPs). In January 2010, Medicare eliminated consultation payments from the Part B Physician Fee Schedule and increased fees for office visits. The change was intended to be budget neutral because it would decrease payments to specialists but increase payments to PCPs, according to the study background.
Zirui Song, Ph.D., of Harvard Medical School, Boston, and colleagues examined the relationship of this policy with spending, volume and coding for office visits in the first year of implementation. Researchers examined outpatient claims from 2007 through 2010 for more than 2.2 million Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare Supplemental coverage through large employers.
"Medicare's elimination of consultations was associated with a 6.5 percent increase in overall spending for outpatient encounters in 2012. This increased spending was explained by higher fees paid for office visits and by increased intensity of coding. Our results suggest that the policy did not achieve its goal of budget neutrality in the first year. However, it did appear to narrow the gap in Medicare payments for office encounters between PCPs and specialists," the authors comment.
Researchers note that an average of $10.20 more was spent per beneficiary per quarter on physician encounters after the policy (6.5 percent increase), but the total volume of physicians visits did not change significantly. The increase in spending was largely explained by higher office-visit fees from the policy and a shift toward higher-complexity visits to bother specialists and PCPs, according to the study results.
"Our evaluation of Medicare's elimination of consultations offers potential lessons for policymakers. Primarily, the volume effects associated with fee cuts will depend on the nature of the service," the authors conclude. "Finally, the inherent flexibility and subjectivity of code definitions could lead to potentially undesirable coding behavior in response to fee-based policies, as numerous areas in the physician fee schedule feature a gradient of service intensities captured by a set of closely related codes."
In an accompanying editorial, Patrick G. O'Malley, M.D., M.P.H., of the Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Md., writes: "Primary care has been marginalized, and our own professional societies have encountered numerous obstacles in advocating for the preeminence of primary care."
"Fix the pay differential, and make providers' lives easier. How to do this may seem complicated, but it is not. The main barrier is for our professional leadership at every level, whether in the clinic, hospital, medical school, health system, professional society, government agencies or society in general, to acknowledge the problem and then take responsibility and act," O'Malley continues.
"We need a more definitive and more intentional workforce policy plan, and given the current morale of our adult primary care workforces, it will have to involve higher and more parity in pay as well as substantial improvement in work hours and working environment," O'Malley concludes.
Arch Intern Med. Published online November 26, 2012. doi:10.1001/.jamainternmed.2013.1124


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Gordan Buckingham – Investigating Near-Shore Submarine Groundwater Discharge (SGD) in the Ka'a'awa Valley, HI
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Submarine Groundwater Discharge (SGD) is freshwater that flows underground and then surfaces in the submarine environment. It is a well-known, but not much studied phenomenon.4 It is important for several reasons, including managing water resources and understanding the negative effects of pollution on coastal zones. SGD is a pathway for material transport that can have a negative impact on coral health and the overall marine environment.1
SGD is an observed phenomenon in Hawaii.1,4 One major study of SGD was conducted in Kahana Bay, just north of the Ka'a'awa Valley, using seepage meters, geochemical tracers, and salinity meters.2 Aerial thermal infrared imagery has been used in Hawaii to identify diffuse and point source SGD plumes off the coast.3
The study area is the near-shore environment off the Ka'a'awa Valley watershed. The shore in the watershed is about 1.6 kilometers long. It is apparent anecdotally that the precipitation input in the valley does not equal the output from the streams. One possible explanation is that the precipitation is percolating into the groundwater and resurfacing in the ocean. The purpose of this project is to identify possible areas of SGD using various methods, as well as identifying stream outlets where a freshwater influence is present. This project was conducted June 18th – 27th.
A variety of tools were used to attempt to locate and characterize SGD. The purpose was to corroborate any findings through multiple methods. These methods include utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), conductivity and temperature meters, and thermal infrared imagery. Each is discussed separately.
(1) The instrument used to measure conductivity and temperature in the water was the Solinst Levelogger 3001. Conductivity can be set to be taken in microsiemens (μS) or millisiemens (mS). Temperature is taken in Celsius. Conductivity measurements have been used to identify SGD in many environments.5
For off-shore data collection, two Leveloggers were attached to the bottom of two kayaks. The Leveloggers were synced up with the GPS devices to collect data at 10 second intervals. Paths were taken along the shoreline at varying distances from the shore. Data was collected over three days (June 19, 21, and 24). One of the Leveloggers collected lower conductivity values for the same area than the other Levelogger, so the two needed to be calibrated. Salt water dilutions were used, along with a more accurate handheld conductivity meter, to correct the two Leveloggers. Even with calibration, the two Leveloggers produced different values for the same area. This could be attributed to the choppy surf and to the different time of day the values were taken.
One Levelogger was placed ~10 yards upstream from the high tide line where the main perenniel stream lets out from the valley. The purpose was to see whether there is a tidal influence to make the water brackish.
id="attachment_4819″ align="aligncenter" width="150″ caption="Instrument used to measure temperature and conductivity."[1]
A handheld conductivity meter was used for samples on the beach for pore-water and in the marsh behind the road. The instrument used was an Oakton PC 650. It was also used as a control to calibrate the two Solinst Leveloggers. At many points, streams hit the sand and percolate down into it. Pore-water samples were taken to see whether the water disperses outward in the sand or whether it stays relatively channelized until it runs into the ocean. Pore-water samples were also taken at points not close to any stream channel to see whether the freshwater from the swamp areas across the road percolated under the road.
id="attachment_4821″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="All but one stream percolates into the sand once they flow to the beach."[2]
(2) A handheld Garmin eTrex Venture HC was used to collect GPS waypoints and tracks. Garmin eTrex generally have an accuracy of + or – 4m. The DNRGPS Open Source utility from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was used to import the Waypoints and Tracks. Points were then plotted in Arcmap 10.1.
(3) The Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) used was Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.'s (GSSI) SIR-3000 with the 400 and 200 MHz antenna. The GPR was used along the roadside by the shore. The water table was visible, along with some dips where concrete culverts crossed the road. The purpose was to see whether the water table rises with any possible incoming groundwater flowing underground toward. A rise in the water table would suggest more moisture in the soil, possibly leading to a seep. The water table appeared consistent along the entire study area. Limitations to this could be the antenna used. Other wavelengths may pick up other features more distinctly.
id="attachment_4799″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="Example of how a GPR reading appears."[3]
id="attachment_4822″ align="aligncenter" width="225″ caption="GSSI SIR-3000 Ground Penetrating Radar"[4]
(4) The thermal camera used is a FLIR Tau 640 attached to a DJI Phantom Quadcopter. The camera is 640×512 VGA format with a pixel size of 17 microns. It is set up to be motion activated and has no timestamp, so pictures are taken at a variable rate. The camera also lacks GPS capabilities. Due to this and the lack of identifiable features in the study area, georeferencing and mosaicing the pictures to get a larger view of the area is difficult, if not impossible. If defined flight paths and more ground reference points were used, the images could be georeferenced to obtain a thermal image of the entire study area. ArcMap 10.1 was used to stretch values through the 'interactive histogram stretch' interface.
id="attachment_4815″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="DJI Phantom Quadcopter"[5]
(1) No scale can be inferred from the thermal images, so the images are unusable unless parts of the shore are in the field of view for reference.
id="attachment_4808″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="The red represents more emitted heat. For scale, the two figures in the top right are people."[6]
id="attachment_4806″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="Change in color gradient is likely waves crashing onto the shore."[7]
id="attachment_4846″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="Raw image shows perennial stream channel flowing into the ocean and mixing with the saltwater."[8]
id="attachment_4801″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="Contrast adjusted image."[9]
(a) The conductivity data collected off-shore with the kayaks and from wading may be heavily influenced by the rough surf mixing the water in much of the study site. The time of day the data was collected may also give different readings for points collected in the same area. The two units we used were miscalibrated, so that Unit 789 is likely more accurate, because 100% seawater is ~56000 microsiemens (see figure). We recalibrated both using the Oakton handheld meter and saltwater dilutions.
id="attachment_4852″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="Data from June 21st collection of conductivity measurements. 874 and 789 are the two Leveloggers used. They show differences in measurements taken, but same relative movement."[10]
There were small temperature dips in the data where there was no dip in conductivity, and vice versa. As a whole, temperature and conductivity correlate in the water.
id="attachment_4853″ align="aligncenter" width="300″ caption="This graph shows that temperature and conductivity correlate. The large dips in conductivity is when the meter left the water."[11]
The two maps do not show any trends that indicate point-source seeps. The conductivity spikes downward in front of stream outlets, as was expected. The general trend is that conductivity rises the further away from shore. Confounding factors include the time of day the data was collected at. The maps were created in Arcmap 10.1.
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id="attachment_4811″ align="aligncenter" width="695″ caption="Pore-water sample taken away from stream outlet."[13]
id="attachment_4810″ align="aligncenter" width="631″ caption="Pore-water sample near stream outlet."[14]
(c) A Levelogger was placed a few yards inland from where the perennial channel lets into the ocean. It shows that the conductivity level changes more with temperature than with tidal movement. Over the two nights the Levelogger was there, there was only a minor change in conductivity. The sea water likely only goes that far inshore during storm events.
id="attachment_4859″ align="aligncenter" width="621″ caption="Conductivity is measured every 15 minutes."[15]
id="attachment_4800″ align="aligncenter" width="684″ caption="Tidal Chart"[16]
There are a few explanations for the data. The most likely is that SGD is diffuse along the shoreline. Another possibility is that the SGD plume encompasses the entire study area and that is why there is so little variation in the data. SGD may also be further out in the ocean than the study area for this project. More research is needed to come to a conclusion about the nature of any SGD in the area.
For future study:
- Use thermal imagery over a larger area. If the thermal imagery could be mosaiced, surface heat patterns would likely emerge from the water.
- Chemical tracers have proved in other study sites to be a valuable tool for identifying SGD, including in the nearby Kahana Bay.2
- Conductivity and temperature meters could be used over larger time scales and in consistent areas to give a better idea of shifting conditions in the ocean environment.
1. Burnett W.C. et al. "Quantifying submarine groundwater discharge in the coastal zone via multiple methods," Science of the Total
Environment (2006): 1-46. Date accessed June 25, 2013, doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2006.05.009
2. Garrison, G.H., Glenn C.R., and McMurtry G.M. (2003). Measurement of submarine groundwater discharge in Kahana Bay, O'ahu,
Hawai'i. Limnol. Oceanogr., 48(2): 920-928
3. Johnson, A., et al. (2008) "Aerial infrared imaging reveals large nutrient-rich groundwater inputs to the ocean," Geophysical
Research Letters (35): 1-6. Date accessed June 25, 2013, doi: 10.1029/2008GL034574
4. Presto, M.K., et al., 2007. "Submarine Groundwater Discharge and seasonal trends along the coast of Kaloko-Honokohau National
Historic Park, Hawaii, Part I: Time-series measurements of currents, waves and water properties" U.S. Geological Survey Open-
File Report. November 2005 – July 2006. U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2007-1310.
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I've got lots of ideas floating around in my head, and I often find it helpful to get feedback from everyone. People always come up with things I haven't thought of and often things become clearer with a little discussion. So...
There are a lot of tutorials here on Pixel Scrapper, and there will only be more in the future. We've been making due with the table of contents for easier browsing, but is there anything that would help more? (Possibly a more visual browsing page, has anyone seen a site with a good example?)
How do you use tutorials? Do you just look for one when you have a question, or have you just been working through them all?
I'm also in the loose stages of making some "classes" which will probably be a development of the tutorials. Personally, I like things that are SHORT and to the point. If it's longer than 5 minutes, I don't want to know. So with that in mind, I'll probably develop more tutorials similar to what I've been making, but that are related (everything about making digital scrapbooking papers tips to better layouts, that's what I'm thinking to start with).
Please share any thoughts about what you'd like to see here, or what I've said.


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California first to set standard health benefits
Benefits designed to help people shop for insurance
California's health benefit exchange is the first in the nation to create standard benefits designed to help people shop for insurance coverage under the federal health care overhaul.
Peter Lee, executive director of Covered California, announced the benefits Wednesday. He said they would help consumers more easily determine what kind of coverage they want to buy.
Lee says the move will prevent insurers from playing a "shell game" and get people quality care at lower costs.
About 2.6 million Californians who will be eligible for federal subsidies will be able to figure out their monthly premiums and out-of-pocket expenses before insurance companies submit their bids later this year. Californians eligible for assistance will pay only a percentage of their income.


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Today's post has nothing to do with running. Well here's a running tidbit that I'm throwing out there quick. I'm slow and feel like a sloth when I run. Holy toledo, ran 3 miles the other day and ended up power walking like a 150 year old tortoise. What is wrong with me? I'll get it together soon hopefully, before I turn prehistoric and just blow up like a brontosaurus.
So. That's unrelated but today is National Day on Writing from the National Council of Teachers of English. Well this sounds like lots of fluff doesn't it. BUT I have a point. Everyday we write. Emails, texts (a lot for me) notes, everything! I get a LOT of questions of why I blog and why do I post. I write so I can remember. That's why I blog. I only blog for myself, and if you somehow crawl upon my weird space on the lovely internet (or is it internets? I never figured that one out) you can read or not read how ever much you'd like.
I write for myself. I write to remember. I write to look back on things that happened and be filled with the same emotion as if it's happening again. You know that post about the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon when I broke 4 hours? I can read that and still tear up. It was my "Boston" moment. The post about losing my mom, my new job, getting engaged, and maybe one day when the show airs (in Feb, they said today :( ) I can look back on that and smile. I can find all my training runs, my weirdness and see my own personal growth online. It's pretty crazy that I can write all it down, and use it as an online journal.
I still write this blog for myself. If no one read it, I would still write it. I do love writing, I did minor in creative writing in college and I have written for a few small magazines and random articles, but man, there is nothing like blogging where you can just blurt it all out, well only as fast as your fingers can type. It's an outlet that I take for granted, and I love! Thank you all my readers for reading. Thank you for the kind words, the comments and thank you for letting me just be the weirdo that I am.
So why do you write? Think about all you write down and that you have the ability to do so, and be thankful. Something that we take for granted is so powerful!
That's why I write, why I blog and how I remember.


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Recent predictions that the obesity epidemic will lead to shorter lifespans for today's young adults are challenged by a new study conducted by Massachusetts researchers, which suggests a more optimistic outlook: The average 25-year-old today can expect to enjoy at least two extra years of a healthy life compared with those a generation ago.
The study, published Thursday in the American Journal of Public Health, used data from six different government surveys conducted from 1987 to 2008 to calculate the "quality-adjusted life expectancy," which is the number of years Americans can expect to live in good health, free of disease, disability, and mental illness.
Gains in this quality of life expectancy over this two-decade period were 2.4 years for a 25-year-old living today and 1.7 years for someone who is 65 years of age. "It's incredibly important to know whether people are not just living longer but living better," said study co-author Dr. Allison Rosen, an associate professor of quantitative health sciences at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. "We'd like to know whether health care dollars spent on treating heart attacks or managing depression could increase not only the length of life but also the quality of life."
To define the vague notion of high-quality living, Rosen and her colleagues from Harvard University and the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge measured more than a dozen different factors that could destroy a person's sense of well-being, such as not being able to bend or walk properly, feeling anxious or low energy, or having hearing or vision loss. They also considered smoking and obesity to be risk factors that subtracted from these quality years.
The researchers found an increse in walking problems in adults younger than age 65, while seniors seemed to have fewer problems with walking. Those of all ages had higher rates of obesity but lower rates of smoking in 2008 compared with two decades earlier. They also had less depression and fewer vision and hearing problems.
"I like this study because it opens a new window into measuring quality of life," said Dr. Jay Olshansky, a professor of public health at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who was not involved in the research. But, he added, it may contradict previous research -- including his own -- that suggests older populations are living longer and in better health than their parents, while younger adults are slated to live in worse health due to both an increase and earlier onset of obesity.
The results of the new study also do not apply to everyone equally across the board. White women under age 65 had the smallest increases in their quality of life years -- 1.6 years -- while black men under 65 had gained the most, 4 years.
Olshansky's research suggests that those who have college degrees enjoy the longest life expectancy gains, while those who never graduated from high school have far smaller gains, with some groups even experiencing a decrease in life expectancy compared to the previous generation.
The latest study was not designed to compare life expectancy differences by level of education or other factors shown to make a difference, such as income.
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RTC Summer Updates: Big Ten ConferencePosted by Brian Goodman on August 8th, 2011
With the completion of the NBA Draft and the annual coaching and transfer carousels nearing their ends, RTC is rolling out a new series, RTC Summer Updates, to give you a crash course on each Division I conference during the summer months. Our latest update comes courtesy of our Big Ten correspondent, Will Green.
Readers' Take
Summer Storylines
- Sully's Back, But With Demands – In the year 2011, in the age of 'now,' in a profit-first educate-yourself-later society, amidst a flittering of teenage NBA draft picks, ferocious freshman phenomenon Jared Sullinger decided to stay in school. How quaint. Of course, there's absolutely nothing quaint about Sullinger, his (rightly) assumed sense of on-court leadership, his brutally physical style of play, or that Ja Rule–esque snarl that makes him look like a squirrel who just ate a questionable nut. But seriously, it's highly unlikely that anyone other than Jordan Taylor will stand in the way of Sullinger winning the Big Ten Player of the Year Award, and rightfully so. He has spent the better part of the off-season slimming down and getting faster. The best player on the best team in the conference simply can't suffer a slump; he's worked too hard and has clearly made a commitment to improving his game before leaving for the pros. The question is less about what Sullinger's level of performance will be than it is about the effect his performance will have on other members of his team. Last year, his 17 /10 were a reflection of consistent contribution that was also part of a greater team-wide cohesion. Jon Diebler, David Lighty and even Dallas Lauderdale each had pronounced and vital roles on last year's team. They're all gone now. While some of the supporting cast and several new stars-in-the-making will join Sullinger, will increased reliance upon him make OSU more of a one-man show? Or will the Buckeyes continue to roll out a team-focused squad with four scorers in double figures and a core group of five guys who notch 30 minutes a game? Whatever happens, Sullinger will be back and he will be better than last year. Consider yourself warned.
- Welcome, Nebraska – On July 1, Nebraska officially joined the B1G, an acronym whose ludicrousness we continue to subconsciously validate by pronouncing it 'Bih-one-ggg'. If you're scoring at home, UNL's entry makes for 12 teams in the Big Ten, a conference that shouldn't be confused with the Big 12, which only has ten teams now since Nebraska left it. Now that we've all scratched our heads for second, we should pause to consider how massive the amount of potential football revenue must have been to persuade the intransigent Big Ten to alter its ranks. The Cornhuskers' inclusion marks only the second change in league makeup since the 1950s. So how will the other 11 schools adjust to the adjustment? Football-wise, they should all watch their backs. On the basketball court, though, it probably won't have a big (or should we say, a 'B1G') impact. Sadly for Husker fans, their roundball team loses two of their top three scorers and has some major offensive issues to solve in a league whose tempo of play limits even the country's very best offenses. Head coach Doc Sadler continues to recruit a healthy mix of transfers and high school players, but over his five-year tenure nine of them have left due to reasons other than matriculation or the NBA. Nebraska has had some encouraging moments in recent years, including a five game improvement in Big 12 play from 2009 to 2010 (from 2-14 to 7-9). The team's defensive efficiency would've finished fourth and it's adjusted tempo would've finished fourth slowest in last year's Big Ten. In some respects, Nebraska feels like a perfect match for the conference. And yet, for many of those same reasons, it might be a little out-matched in its first few years.
- Ed DeChellis Leaves For Navy – Nowadays, stories like these are rarer than that bloody slice of carpaccio you once had at a fancy restaurant: a coach leaving a higher paying, higher-infrastructure, higher strength-of-schedule situation for a middle of the pack team in a unambiguously low-major conference. Make no mistake: Ed DeChellis didn't become the new head coach at Navy. He stopped being the head coach at Penn State. Unless they're ousted via scandal or especially egregious results you simply don't hear about power six coaches voluntarily leaving for a "lesser" job. And yet, that's exactly what happened. Or is it? The answer to that question centers around just how much "less" of a job the Navy coaching position really is, and if anything DeChellis might have done warranted the move. The wink-wink nudge-nudge consensus is that while DeChellis didn't necessarily knock anyone's socks off, the school refuses to take basketball seriously. Some have lambasted the athletic department's commitment to DeChellis and the program overall at a school that's known best for intense linebackers and an 84 year-old Italian-American man. It will be interesting to observe new head coach Patrick Chambersin his first few seasons and see whether or not he runs into a similar set of struggles as DeChellis did during his tenure. If the holistic drawbacks of coaching in University Park really outweigh the benefits to the extent that someone would walk away from the position, then PSU has bigger problems to fix than figuring out how to win in the Big Ten this season. But if anyone can overcome whatever said "drawbacks" may or may not be, it's Chambers.


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READ about Piers Morgan's long career in journalism here.
Tonight Piers Morgan sits down with Bruno Mars in The Bardot Club, where Mars got his career started. They talk about everything from his six Grammy nominations to getting dropped by Motown records. "I used to be able to walk into a room and say, hey, I'm Bruno Mars, I'm signed with Motown Records," Mars says. "And then - now I have to say I got dropped from Motown Records."
The massive blow gave Mars a change to grow up and get back on track. He says "I grew as an artist." Tune in at 9pm ET/PT for more on how he picked himself up and turned into the pop sensation he is now.
He reminds me of Michael Jackson.
Motown will regret the day they dropped a singer like Bruno Mars. The executives there need to re- examine their decision and find some way to get him back. He is one of the best singers of this millinuem, what's wrong with Motown?
LOVE BRUNO!!! Motown must be unable to meet the demands of such a strong force of sound. Its so to bad. The strength of the company could not hold such a super artist. Bruno will continue to succeed because his voice and style is soulful and different from what we are feeling out here now. Super surprised but I know a true BOSS will sign him and do what is necessary to let us keep hearing him.
My 10 year old granddaughter has got to be Bruno Mars' biggest fan. She's absolutely crazy about him!
Omg, I'm literally obsessed with Bruno. This is the only clipof the interview I've been able to watch cause they don't have this channel in the UK. I need to see it NOW.
He ist the best singer, songwriter, producer and dancer 😉 in the whole wide world!!!
am I in heaven yet <3-<3
he's just so sweet and down to earth I watched the whole intreview and you can see that he comes from a good family his parents have done a great job and what I like about him is that he's actually talented and his voice is just breath taking
Bruno mars is the best singer and dancer he's the best and I'm obsessed with bruno mars his voice is breath taking!x
he`s so bautiful. And he has a so beautiful voice!!!! his songs are the best songs ever. I love you , bruno! ❤
60 and a Bruno Mars fan – be good, Bruno . . .
I admire Bruno Mars. I think he has a gorgeous voice, a fabulous stage persona, and enormous talent in songwriting and producing. As a Song Artist myself, I am definitely a serious fan of this young man.
When it comes to my daughter Marissa, there is nothing I would'nt do for her like hop in the car and drive all night to get to a free consert Bruno was performing. Totally worth it because as we all know Bruno Mars is amazing !!!!!
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I'm 58 & a music nut since the age of 3. My nieces & nephews know, that I know music. Throw backs & current. Motown & beyond. The first time I heard Bruno Mars sing....I was in awe. This beautiful kid is amazing! He's going to be a soul & voice thats going to be around for a long time. Congratulations, Bruno. Keep playing whats in your heart & never let anyone stop you. Leaving the love....


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What is a Bat WING-WING tie???
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What is a Bat WING-WING tie???
I Like fluffy ties, ones you can pet!
I HATE bats!! they're like rats with wings!!!! lol
"No time outs. Only DEATH!"
"I don't like to brag and I won't cuz I don't have to!"
It said in an article about Ripley that...
he use to wear Bat Wing-Wing Ties,
I was wondering what these ties look like.
OOOOOHH yeah! I remember one time there was a bat in the middle of the day that just flew at my head! Then it hit the wall behind me, then is when I started feeling sorry for the little guy.
"No time outs. Only DEATH!"
"I don't like to brag and I won't cuz I don't have to!"
I heard on the news about someone...
being bit by a bat in the night while he was sleeping and
then later finding out that he had rabies.
Now I cover my head at night with the blankets and then listen.....
......if you think you may have bats, always have a tennis raquet close
to your bed.....
we're not allowed to hurt bats here........families have even been made homeless because a family of bats moved into their home and they couldnt bear to share the house with the beasties........by law the bats have to stay......lol....
that's wierd, does someone over there have bats in the belfry..
that's one ofthe strangest thing I've ever heard...
earlier I mentioned a furry tie, I didn't mean real fur I meant
fun fur(fake) the bat-wing tie Ripley had I didn't think it was made
out of a real bat, or was it?? I just wondered what it looked like.
Info on Ripley...
I wonder if people who knew him called him Roy or Bob or Rob???
I wonder????
[quote]always drawing it upside-down! He was a man who dressed in bright colors and patterns, wore bat-wing ties and two-toned spat shoes. He collected cars, but never learned to drive. Even though he often used complicated recording equipment for his broadcasts, associates remarked that he was afraid to use a telephone for fear he would be electrocuted! A non-swimmer, he owned an odd assortment of boats including dug-out canoes and even an authentic Chinese sailing junk moored at B.I.O.N. Island, his estate in Mamaroneck, New York.
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Thanks Fluffy....
I never knew that's what they were called.
My husband wore one on the day we were married last year. A red one. I always called those a Bow-tie.
I wonder how Jim will look in a bat-wing tie, I wonder if we have any
pics of him in one?
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SOMERSWORTH — Rachel Hill is just three goals away from tying the state career record for goals. The Somersworth High School senior scored four on Tuesday in leading Somersworth High School past Pelham, 6-1, in Division III girls soccer action.
Hill now has 144 career goals, knocking on the door of the mark of 147 held by former Souhegan star Courtney Banghart.
Alyssa Dalesio added a goal and two assists for the 'Toppers (8-4), while Kiara Connolly also scored. Em Francoeur had two assists and goalie Beth Gallant made one save.
Somersworth hosts Raymond Friday.
Goffstown 2, St. Thomas 0
GOFFSTOWN — The St. Thomas girls soccer team lost at Goffstown Tuesday in D-II action, 2-0.
The Saints (3-7-2) received 16 saves from goalie Abby Merrigan. Nikki Devaney and Becca King each played well.
STA hosts Portsmouth Thursday.
Farmington 3, Prospect Mountain 1
ALTON — The Farmington volleyball team stayed unbeaten in Division III with Tuesday's 3-1 win at Prospect Mountain.
The Tigers (11-0) won by game scores of 25-9, 28-30, 25-11, 25-12. Prospect is 2-9.
Marissa Peart led Farmington with 20 kills, eight digs and three aces. Kayla Squires served 24 of 26 with eight aces, nine digs and six kills. Kasey Memmolo added 34 assists and 10 digs, while Kelsey Gregoire had five kills, four aces and two blocks.
Farmington plays at Inter-Lakes tonight.
Kennebunk 2, Noble 0
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Drew Martin was in goal for the Knights (7-5), who host Gorham Thursday. Kennebunk is 7-2-3.
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CBNA hosts Oyster River Saturday morning at 10.
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PORTLAND, Maine — Devon Gilbert scored Marshwood's lone goal in a 1-1 tie with Deering. Matt Brenner made six saves.
The Hawks (7-4-1) host Bonny Eagle Thursday.
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SOMERSWORTH — Rachel Hill is just three goals away from tying the state career record for goals. The Somersworth High School senior scored four on Tuesday in leading Somersworth High School past Pelham, 6-1, in Division III girls soccer action.


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Game 16: Texas at Toronto pregame
On this date 39 years ago — April 22, 1970 — Cito Gaston suited up for the Padres and out onto the field at Shea Stadium for a tilt against the Mets. New York's Tom Seaver went on to strike out 19, including 10 in a row to finish the game.
Gaston was victim No. 9 in the amazing stretch.
"He's a Hall of Famer," Gaston said on Wednesday. "He didn't need any help. But, there were a lot of shadows at Shea that day. The ball got on you quick."
There is Seaver and then there is Toronto's David Purcey. Honestly, it's hard to know what to expect from the young lefty tonight. He's coming off two rough performances — one in Cleveland that was downright confusing (10 Ks, 6 BB) — and Texas will be throwing a tough lineup at him.
The Rangers will be without slugger Josh Hamilton, though. He bruised his ribs during a catch attempt at the wall in center last night and is out of the order today. Hamilton expects to be back in the lineup on Thursday. On the mound for Texas is another struggling lefty in Matt Harrison.
As simple as it sounds, and I know I have written this before, the key for Purcey is just to pound the strike zone. The Jays would probably be a little more understanding if he was throwing strikes and getting hit, but issuing so many walks is not acceptable on this stage.
"You don't survive by walking people. You really don't," Gaston said. "You can go back and look at Doc. Doc got hit, but he threw strikes. You can look back at young guys that came through this organization — Jimmy Key threw strikes, David Wells threw strikes. You do have to throw strikes to stay at this level.
"You can't stay here throwing balls, because sooner or later it's going to hurt yourself and hurt the team."
So, another really rough performance and the Jays might ave to discuss Purcey's immediate future.
"We don't want to damage him, either, get him to where he has no confidence at all," Gaston said.
Spoke with catcher Michael Barrett this afternoon. Still doesn't know if he has a fracture — there's still too much swelling. He said he can move his arm better — even mimicked a throwing motion for me — and he "got a lot accomplished" in the training room today.
Today's lineups:
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Omar Vizquel, SS
3. Michael Young, 3B
4. Andruw Jones, LF
5. Hank Blalock, DH
6. Marlon Byrd, CF
7. Nelson Cruz, RF
8. Chris Davis, 1B
9. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Starter: LHP Matt Harrison (0-2)
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Aaron Hill, 2B
3. Alex Rios, RF
4. Vernon Wells, CF
5. Adam Lind, DH
6. Scott Rolen, 3B
7. Kevin Millar, 1B
8. Rod Barajss, C
9. Jose Bautista, LF
Starter: LHP David Purcey (0-1)
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Nail biter of a game but KevLar comes through in the 11th . He has certainly been a great pick up for the Jays
Another amazing outing from Frasor. So far this year in 8 innings pitched, he's tied with Doc for wins (3), hasn't allowed a run, and only one walk. In most of those innings, the game was on the line, too. Way to go Jason!
That was a great win last night because it keeps us 1.5 ahead of the Skankees and Schlox, both of whom won last night. They meet at Fenway tomorrow for 3 games, and one of them is going to drop 2. That's going to be a fun series.


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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday that the U.S. economy added 80,000 jobs in June, leaving the jobless rate unchanged at 8.2%, disappointing analysts and driving the stock market downward even though the data showed that all of the new jobs came from the private sector.
In June, the number of long-term unemployed, meaning those jobless for 27 weeks or longer, was unchanged at 5.4 million, accounting for 41.9% of the unemployed, the BLS reported. The change in payroll employment for May was revised up to 77,000 new jobs from the originally reported 69,000. According to the BLS data, private companies accounted for all of the employment growth, adding 84,000 jobs. Governments, on the other hand, lost a total of 4,000 positions, with the federal work force cutting 7,000 jobs.
Ian Shepherdson, chief U.S. economist for High Frequency Economics Ltd., in Valhalla, N.Y., said in an analyst note that some positive news could be found in June's temp hiring number, up 25,000, the best since February, as well as the rebound in aggregate hours, up 0.4%.
Yet Shepherdson said the BLS report was an overall letdown.
"The sluggishness of headline payrolls will attract most of the attention," Shepherdson wrote, "and the pressure on the Fed to take more action will be incrementally ratcheted up. We are inclined still to think that significantly better news is in the pipeline but there can be no question this report is disappointing."
The U.S. stock markets were lower in afternoon trading, with three major indexes off around 1%.
While economists' consensus was for 100,000 new jobs, Trim Tabs Investment Research was closer to the mark, having predicted the addition of just 75,000 jobs in June.
"What the market is demanding is not what the BLS is producing," TrimTabs economist Madeline Schnapp told AdvisorOne on Thursday, noting that the BLS jobs report is based only on survey data rather than the entire population. TrimTabs' proprietary model, which is based on income tax withholdings deposited daily with the U.S. Treasury, projected a 40% drop from its May estimate of 124,000 jobs.
TrimTabs' view is that the economy must create at least 150,000 jobs per month to absorb all the new people entering the labor force, but its June numbers suggest the U.S. is adding jobs at just half that rate.
"We think this economy is in a depression," Schnapp said. "Unemployment for all people unemployed plus the marginally employed [i.e. part-time workers who would prefer full-time employment] is 16%," Schnapp said.
However, ADP Employer Services released its private payrolls report on Thursday, showing that U.S. companies added 176,000 workers in June. This followed ADP's revised 136,000 gain in May, which was higher than originally reported.
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Health stats show young boys are more accident-prone
THERE could be more truth to the saying "boys will be boys" than we thought.
A report released this week revealed twice as many boys were hospitalised as a result of an injury than girls in the eight years to 2007.
The report - Trends in hospitalised childhood injury in Australia: 1999-2007 - was compiled by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
It showed almost half-a-million children aged 0-14 were hospitalised as a result of an injury during this period.
On average 60,000 children are hospitalised each year.
About 295,100 boys were hospitalised, in the period compared to almost 176,300 girls, a ratio of 1.7 to 1. In the 10-14 age group, however, the ratio was 2.3 to 1.
"These ratios were similar across all causes of injury except one," said AIHW spokesman Professor James Harrison.
Girls were more likely to be hospitalised due to intentional self-harm, with about 3500 girls hospitalised for this reason between 1999 and 2007, compared with 840 boys.
"It is important to bear in mind that not all of these self-harm hospitalisations would be regarded as suicide attempts," Prof Harrison said.
Overall, falls were the main cause of hospitalised injury among children, with just over 193,100 cases in the eight years, followed by transport-related injury with almost 67,000 cases.
The most frequent causes of hospitalised falls in children aged nine years and under involved playground equipment.
Older children were more likely to be injured roller-skating and skateboarding.
Bicycles were the most common form of transport involved in a transport injury.
In 5-9 year olds and 10-14 year olds, transport incidents accounted for 14% and 23% of all hospitalised injuries respectively.
For those aged 10-14 motorcycles were also a common cause of hospitalisation.
For 0-4 year olds poisoning by pharmaceuticals and the effects of exposure to smoke, fire, heat and hot substances were common causes of hospitalised injury, accounting for 17% of hospitalised injuries in this age group.
"The rate of hospitalised injury for children did not change by much over the reporting period, with a fall of less than 1% per year overall," Prof Harrison said.
"The only significant decline was in poisoning by pharmaceuticals, which on average fell by 7.5% a year, from about 2600 cases in 1999-2000 to about 1600 cases in 2006-07."


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Define a convex polytope in $\mathbb{R}^d$ as totally rational (my terminology) if its vertex coordinates are rational, its edge lengths are rational, its two-dimensional face areas are rational, etc., and finally its (positive) volume is rational. So: rational coordinates, and the measure of every $k$-dimensional face, $1 \le k \le d{-}1$, is rational, and the $d$-dimensional volume is positive and rational. (Scaling could then convert all these rationals to integers.) For example, the hypercube with vertex coordinates $\{0,1\}^d$ is totally rational. Similarly an axis-aligned box with integral vertex coordinates is totally rational.
Q1. Are there other classes of totally rational polytopes, classes defined for all $d$?
In particular,
Q2. Do there exist totally rational simplices in $\mathbb{R}^d$ for arbitrarily large $d$?
Pythagorean triples yield totally rational triangles. I am not even certain that the Heronian tetrahedra described in this MathWorld article are totally rational, because it is unclear (to me) if they can be realized with rational vertex coordinates.
All this is likely known, in which case key search phrases or other pointers would be welcomed. Thanks!
Addendum. Gerry Myerson's useful summary of Problem D22 in Unsolved Problems In Number Theory answers Q2: The problem is open! Q1 remains (apparently) interesting; see the comments by Steve Huntsman and Gerhard Paseman.


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Now that the 2010 Census numbers have been released for every place in the United States, a number of local officials—including the mayors of New York and Detroit—have announced plans to file administrative challenges to counts that they contend are too low. Based on past patterns, some lawsuits alleging undercounts also can be expected.
Census numbers indicated that New York City's population in 2010 was 8,175,133, compared with 8,008,278 a decade earlier. That gain of about 167,000 people was smaller than expected, and city officials say it was less than the number of new housing units added over the decade. Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the city will file a formal challenge, focusing on problems in Brooklyn and Queens.
The mayor of Detroit, Dave Bing, hopes a challenge could increase his city's official count of 713,777 to about 750,000. As counted by the Census Bureau, Detroit's population fell by 25% from 2000 to 2010. Both city and regional officials say the official count could be low by tens of thousands of people.
Both cities will appeal under the Census Bureau's Count Question Resolution program, which offers a limited opportunity to challenge the numbers. Any changes would not affect apportionment of congressional seats, counts for redistricting purposes or official census data products. The changes would be incorporated into Census Bureau population estimates, which federal agencies use as the basis for dividing program funds among the nation's states and localities for the next decade. Read more


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Think there was pressure in the KFC Yum! Center on Monday night as the 12th ranked University of Louisville Cardinals (17-4, 5-3 Big East) came home to face the Pittsburgh Panthers (17-5, 5-4) on national television? Consider that ESPN made the game part of their Big Monday broadcast. Consider that Cardinal coach Rick Pitino called it a must win game. And even with all that, the Cards responded and got back into the winning column 64-61.
The pressure was amped up even more when the announcement came earlier in the afternoon that sophomore forward Wayne Blackshear would be out with a shoulder injury. The school said this injury is unrelated to the shoulder injury that he's already rehabbed. Blackshear had been coming on as of late and had developed into a decent three point shooting threat.
Then you read the next announcement. Sophomore reserve guard Kevin Ware has been suspended indefinitely. The team wouldn't elaborate further, but Ware put in decent minutes this season. He isn't an offensive threat yet, but you didn't cringe with him playing defense.
So Pitt comes in riding a 4 game winning streak and enjoying an upswing in their program. Louisville had been going in the opposite direction. Throughout the game, Pitt wouldn't go away quietly. On every Cardinal run, Pittsburgh found an answer.
Where the Panthers fell short was the free throw line. Card fans know that kind of problem all too well. Pitt finished the game shooting 25% from the line. Contrast that with UofL's 76.5%, including a blistering 90.9% in the second half.
They needed it, too. During the closing minute, Pittsburgh scouted out who to foul. As soon as the poor free throw shooting sophomore forward Chane Behanan caught the pass, any Panther near him started hacking. Same for junior center Gorgui Dieng. Both players hit their free throws. "That was a big time, gutsy win," coach Pitino said in his press conference.
Senior point guard Peyton Siva continued to struggle with his shot, but rather than force that, he kept working on the other parts of his game. He finished with 10 assists and 2 steals to go along with his 2 points. Expect some razzing in the locker room, though, because Tim Henderson outscored him.
Russ Smith came back to his Russdiculous best. He occupied his normal position atop the stat sheet with 20 points and 5 rebounds. When he spoke to the media after the game, you can hear that missed shots or made shots don't make him two excited one way or another. He doesn't mind putting them up. He's just talented enough for them to usually go in.
And chalk up another double-double for junior center Gorgui Dieng. He poured in 14 points to go with his 12 rebounds. His played a complete game, dishing 4 assists and swatting away 5 Pittsburgh shots.
The Panthers didn't come into the game without weapons, though. Tray Woodall scored 14 and was instrumental in knocking down the three to keep Pitt in the game. He was 4 of 9 from the arc. Lamar Patterson hit 2 triples of his own and finished with 10 points.
The Cards return to the KFC Yum! Center on Super Bowl Sunday for a match up with #25 Marquette at 2pm.
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"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."
- Thomas Paine, Dissertation on First Principles of Government
I'm writing to help clarify the situation in which we continue to find ourselves. It appears, despite the obvious facts surrounding the events, that you are continuing to attempt my legal prosecution. While information security experts worldwide (many of whom your department hire as expert witnesses), law analysis groups, consumer affairs groups and lay citizens continue to support me, you still investigate me for some alleged obscure criminal act. While I generally support your mission, Lee, I think you're being lead astray by a desire for professional distinction.
I am sure that you are probably under great pressure to produce something, as evidenced by your use of quasi-legal means such as your questionable search warrant, the ensuing negative publicity for your office and name, and the growing number of people asking why you are doing this. These influences upon your judgments are of no matter; ultimately, you will be held accountable to the people for your actions. I'm sure that the strain is beginning to take a toll on your personal and professional relationships, and as I am, and always have been, a supporter of the United States' government, I'd like to offer some friendly advice before irreparable damages from your errors spread to other aspects of the Department of Justice.
Here are the options available to you, and my advice for each:
1. Continue holding Grand Jury sessions and force an indictment.
I can in no way advise this as it will harm your professional reputation and force the Department of Justice to engage in the manufacture of evidence. Social responsibility has always been at the core of everything we do at Goatse Security, and this will be extraordinarily obvious at a trial. Goatse has done large amounts of documented work in project areas such as combating safe havens for pedophiles worldwide, protecting US infrastructure, and keeping US citizens safe from Russian and Chinese organized crime. The DoJ has also pursued these projects, quite well at times, but we should work together for a common goal instead of fighting for territory, and wasting our fiscal and legal resources. At Goatse, we do not have a large advertising budget like the DoJ and FBI; our publicity comes from citizen recognition of national stewardship and skillful work. I hope that you don't see this as competition to your own great work in the area, but allow me to communicate that I believe that we could both do better
2. Stop this investigation.
Given the vulnerable position the DoJ is in as a result of your actions, you may be required to resign. I am very sorry for this prospect, but there are many great opportunities available for you in the private sector, and just because you will not be employed by the people at large does not mean that you will not be able to help make the country a better, safer and healthier place for us all to enjoy. We at Goatse give back, with daily volunteer work, which we are able to accomplish in our free time due to the gains we make by working in the private sector. We find this the most healthful and heartiest form of patriotism, as it not only allows total agency and freedom of choice, so that citizens can give in the ways they are most capable, but also minimizes bureaucratic costs we all bear as brothers and sisters in this great nation.
3. Publicly accept assistance from Goatse Security.
While the smear campaign your agency has launched against Goatse and myself personally may make this difficult, I'm sure that fully disclosing the rationale behind it would secure the public's forgiveness and understanding for you and the DoJ. Lest it go unsaid, a friendly hand extended in partnership would earn Goatse's respect and forgiveness as well. As always, we are more then happy to work with you hand in hand for a stronger country. If you are unable to do this for political reasons, we understand but we would not want you to dishonor your family or the legal education they've helped you attain by making choices which are wrong. AT&T needs to be held accountable for their insecure infrastructure as a public utility and we must defend the rights of consumers over the rights of shareholders.
I pray for you, Lee. I pray for you to see wisdom in your actions, and pray for you to be guided towards righteousness. I advise you to discuss this matter with your family, your friends, victims of crimes you have prosecuted and your teachers, for they are the people who would have been harmed had AT&T been allowed to silently bury their negligent endangerment of United States infrastructure.
Hugs and Courage To You,
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Thalpe is around 15 minutes by Tuk south of Galle (5 mins from Unawatuna). The good break is just south of the Coral Beach Guesthouse (out the front of a small wooden hut with surf lessons painted on its sign). A well known local surf spot but overlooked by most travels as you cant see the break properly from the road. 100 rupees by Tuk from Unawatuna (one way).
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?
Special accessDon't know
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerFast, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 1m+ / 3ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movement
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
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Careful of the rocks at low tide - no urchins here though which is a bonus... be patient, what looks like mush can turn into some nice swell very quickly
Chilled out location - frequented by locals, most who are very laid back and happy to show you the right spots. Awesome sunsets - a good spot for duskys. A good spot for getting over reef fear as it is fairly deep in high tide.
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By buddha , 10-06-2009
Spot added before a.k.a "The Peaks" - Hello there!
In fact i contributed "The Peaks" spot 6 months before "Thalpe" was added.
same spot = same description
Anyway, been there for 1 week at Coral Beach Guesthouse before Xmas 2003.
Very Niiice Viiiibes!
Every morning was having a few rides on these little waves, all by my own!
I put some photos on "The Peaks" page.
Got back in Paris December 24th, spending the Eve in my hotel room.
1 year later, Tsnumai striked! Total shock!
Nature gives, Nature takes.
I prayed for all these lost souls, remembering every smile i met...
Wish to get back there to support the local economy.
Bohama istouti. Ayubowan.
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Eric Schmidt Will Take Your Questions Now (Video)
Eric Schmidt sat down with Liz Gannes and Ina Fried for nearly an hour yesterday, and if you didn't watch the livestream, you can see the whole thing over here.
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Take up arms in the war of the five kings and raise your banners as key members of House Forrester in this Telltale Games episodic adventure.
Ironrath, your family's house in the wild North lands of Westeros, has become embroiled in the power struggle that has corrupted the sprawling world of George R.R Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" story – and to protect your homeland, you too must play the Game of Thrones.
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Archive 11.2007
Age Auction For Charity
Next week we are going to be putting up a great big batch of Age of Empires shwag for auction on eBay, and the money will be going to the Child's Play Charity which helps kids in children's hospitals. The charity was started by the folks at Penny Arcade who encouraged gamers to give and make a positive impact. We're going to pay the shipping costs and we'll ship this stuff to anywhere in the world so we won't be leaving any of our fans out of this! Here is the gigantic list of stuff that will be up for auction, with every piece being signed by members of the development team. A great gift for any Ager:
Age of Empires
Age of Empires: Rise of Rome Expansion
Age of Empires II: Gold Edition
The Making of Age of Empires II
Age of Empires III
Age of Empires III: Collector's Edition
Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs Expansion
The Making of Age of Empires III
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings (Nintendo DS)
Age of Mythology: Gold Edition
Age of Mythology Collector's Edition
Age of Mythology: Soundtrack
The Art of Empires: Collection of art from Age of Empires book
Age of Empires III: Board game
Collection of shirts from various Age games
Age hats
All in a swank trunk
Smackdown Tournaments
Some of you ancient Age players will remember the weekly Smackdown tournaments that MFO ran for Age II way back when. These events often featured some interesting new settings to spice things up, settings that would be revealed shortly before the tournament took place.
Well the gang at Age Sanctuary is bringing Smackdowns back with the first event taking place this Saturday! Some fun settings, 1v1, sign up and get out there and have some fun!
Smackdown Returns | 11/27/07
ESO Server Maintenance 11/21
The ESO servers are going to be taken offline for regularly scheduled maintenance on 11/21 at 1:00pm GMT (7:00am CST). Server down time is expected to be approximately 15 minutes.
Thank you for your patience as we strive to improve your online experience.
Image Contest: 1 Week Left
Just a reminder for those of you who are planning to enter our 10th Anniversary Image Contest that there is just one week left before the deadline of November 23rd for your entry to be submitted. Prizes include a full set of Age of Empires III titles signed by members of the development team and the Age of Empires III board game. Best of luck!
Image Contest Rules | 11/16/07
Drop Trickery
The exploit known as "drop tricking", or purposefully disrupting your own internet connection in order to try and gain a win without actually winning the game, is considered cheating and will result in your ESO account being permanently banned. Occasionally, players lose connection legimately with each other, but if you feel that the person you were playing has intentionally dropped connection with you, please e-mail us at email@example.com with their ESO name and we will investigate.
Top 10 Best Selling PC Games
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties has entered the top 10 best selling PC games chart in the number two position according to the NPD numbers! Here is the list of PC games sales for the week ending Oct 27:
1. Half Life 2: Episode 2 The Orange Box - Valve/EA
2. Age Of Empires III: Asian Dynasties - Microsoft
3. Flight Simulator X: Acceleration - Microsoft
4. Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask Of The Betrayer - Atari
5. The Sims 2 Bon Voyage - Electronic Arts
6. Nancy Drew: Legend Of The Crystal Skull - Her Interactive
7. World Of Warcraft: Burning Crusade - Blizzard
8. World Of Warcraft - Blizzard
9. Reel Deal Slots Ghost Town - Phantom EFX
10. The Sims 2 Deluxe - Electronic Arts
Keeping Your ESO Account Secure
Here are some basic tips for making sure that no one else can log in or steal your ESO account:
Never share your account information with anyone or use your ESO password on websites or forums.
Ensemble Studios employees will not ask for your password. If you are logged on to ESO and someone is asking for your account password or account information, please immediately take a screenshot of the chat messages by pressing the "Print Screen" button, opening MS paint (or other image program) and paste the screenshot. Save it and attach it to an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Make sure that your password and secret question/answer are not easy for someone to guess. Check out this article from Microsoft on making strong passwords.
If you wish to update your password or secret question/answer, you can do so by logging in to the ESO account management page: http://esoaccounts.agecommunity.com
GameReplays 1v1 Dynasties Tournament
It's on! GameReplays.org is hosting an Asian Dynasties 1v1 tournament, open to 128 players. There is $250 in prize money up for grabs, so get practicing and make sure that you sign-up for the event before the deadline of November 17th. Best of luck!
GR.org 1v1 Tournament | 11/12/07
More Dynasties Reviews
The reviews for Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties are still coming in! Here is a new set of articles for those of you who are still making up your minds on whether or not to pick up the latest expansion pack for the game:
ESO Server Maintenance 11/06
The ESO servers are going to be taken offline for regularly scheduled maintenance on 11/06 at 1:00pm GMT (7:00am CST). Server down time is expected to be approximately 2 hours.
Thank you for your patience as we strive to improve your online experience.
WCG '07 Summary
Mr.Milo has put together a summary of his trip to this year's World Cyber Games finals in Seattle, complete with some of his photographs. You can read his write-up here in our forum. Our thanks to Milo for sharing his experiences with us all.
If you'd like to see Age of Empires III included in next year's WCG, head over to their website and vote in the poll to select the games for 2008.
WCG '08 Poll | Milo's WCG Summary | 11/05/07


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AJA Conference Finishes Strong in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The American Jail Association's (AJA) 32nd Annual Training Conference and Jail Expo was held May 5-9 in Grand Rapids. The event was brought on by the association, with support from the Kent County Sheriff's Office in Kent County, Mich.
As the largest conference created for jail professionals, according to AJA, attendees and exhibitors were invited to more than 40 workshops that covered a variety of topics including security, health care, inmate management, threat groups and a special "hot topics" section.
Along with the workshops, those registered for the event were also welcome to take a tour of the Kent County Correctional Facility.
With over 60 presenters during the event, attendees were able to gather valuable information as it pertains to the jail industry. The tradeshow floor also showcased some of the latest products and services being provided to jails and other correctional facilities across the country. Video visitation, inmate payment systems, restraints and design solutions were just a few of the many offerings being presented in the exhibit hall.
In case you missed this year's event, join us at the 33rd Annual Training Conference and Jail Expo April 27-30, 2014, in Dallas, Texas.
For more information about AJA and how to get involved, please visit: www.americanjail.org


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New Torrington firefighters training for their first shift
TORRINGTON >> On Tuesday morning, a new class of firefighters took a calisthenic break from their morning run at City Hall.
Fire Chief Gary Brunoli said the class of 12 is the largest the department has ever seen.
The fire department recently lost 12 firefighters — Brunoli said nine retired and three were lost due to budget cuts. Brunoli said the retirees had good careers and he's happy that they're all healthy and can go on and enjoy their lives.
"With the retirements, we lost 300 years of experience," said Brunoli. "I'm very confident in the direction we're going. This group is pretty good and ready to go."
The new recruits are Ryan Parietti, Will Ardeuzzi, Michael Farrell, Scott Rodgers, Nathan Durwitsch, Jim Newkirk Jr., Jordan Tyrell, Forrest Scott, Thomas Reller, Alec Battagliono, Ethan LaBella and Matt Bell. The new recruits come from all over Connecticut, but are all required by contract to live within 20 minutes of the station.
Brunoli said many are from the surrounding towns like Avon and Canton. One recruit is from Putnam, three from Torrington.
Brunoli said the class will have two weeks of training ahead of their first shift on July 13 and will be training with the self-contained breathing apparatus, hose adaptation system.
"They're going to finish up with a live burn in the trailer next Friday," said Brunoli.
Seeing the recruits this morning, Brunoli was reminded of his own first days, "as if it was yesterday."
"Years ago it was a different atmosphere. We were afraid to talk to the chief and the deputy," he said. "The new generation, they want everything now. The older generation has trouble with the why's and how's of the younger generation. Sometimes it is as hard for us as it is for them. It's been a good process. It's an exciting time for the city and the department."
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Braves acquire starter Garcia in deal with O's
Right-hander will pitch at Triple-A until rosters expand in September
ST. LOUIS -- As Brandon Beachy was preparing to return from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery in late July, there was reason to wonder who would end up being the odd man out in Atlanta's starting rotation.
Since then, Tim Hudson has suffered a season-ending right leg injury and Beachy has developed right elbow inflammation for the second time in the past two months. As a result, the abundance of starting pitching depth that existed a month ago has been depleted.
In an attempt to restore some depth and create some insurance, the Braves acquired Freddy Garcia from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. This announcement was made approximately an hour before the club made the expected move to place Beachy on the disabled list.
While Beachy's situation influenced the decision to make this trade, Garcia was not acquired with the expectation he will definitely fill a roster spot. The 36-year-old veteran pitcher will pitch for Triple-A Gwinnett until the big league roster expands on Sept. 1. He will then likely come to Atlanta to either make spot starts or serve as a long reliever.
"This guy has been around and he knows how to navigate through a Major League lineup," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I think it's a great pickup. You can't have too many of those guys. We'll see how he pitches in Gwinnett. If he can come up and help us in September, then by all means let's do that."
Garcia posted a 5.77 ERA in 11 appearances (10 starts) for Baltimore before being outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk in late June. In 13 starts with Norfolk, he compiled a 2.84 ERA and recorded 61 strikeouts in 82 1/3 innings.
Beachy remains confident he will pitch again this year. But even if he does not return, the Braves already have five starting pitchers, not including Garcia.
Garcia's availability to make spot starts could at least allow the Braves to follow through with their plan to give each member of their current rotation a chance to skip at least one start over the next couple of weeks in an attempt to get refreshed before the regular season's stretch run and postseason.


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Melbourne researchers have identified an immune protein that has the potential to stop or reverse the development of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, before insulin-producing cells have been destroyed.
The discovery has wider repercussions, as the protein is responsible for protecting the body against excessive immune responses, and could be used to treat, or even prevent, other immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Professor Len Harrison, Dr Esther Bandala-Sanchez and Dr Yuxia Zhang led the research team from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute's Molecular Medicine division that identified the immune protein CD52 as responsible for suppressing the immune response, and its potential for protecting against autoimmune diseases. The research was published today in the journal Nature Immunology.
So-called autoimmune diseases develop when the immune system goes awry and attacks the body' s own tissues. Professor Harrison said CD52 held great promise as a therapeutic agent for preventing and treating autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes.
" Immune suppression by CD52 is a previously undiscovered mechanism that the body uses to regulate itself, and protect itself against excessive or damaging immune responses," Professor Harrison said. " We are excited about the prospect of developing this discovery to clinical trials as soon as possible, to see if CD52 can be used to prevent and treat type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. This has already elicited interest from pharmaceutical companies."
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that develops when immune cells attack and destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Approximately 120,000 Australians have type 1 diabetes and incidence has doubled in the last 20 years. " Type 1 diabetes is a life-long disease," Professor Harrison said. " It typically develops in children and teenagers, and it really makes life incredibly difficult for them and their families. It also causes significant long-term complications involving the eyes, kidneys and blood vessel damage, and at great cost to the community."
Professor Harrison said that T cells that have or release high levels of CD52 are necessary to maintain normal balance in the immune system. " In a preclinical model of type 1 diabetes, we showed that removal of CD52-producing immune cells led to rapid development of diabetes. We think that cells that release CD52 are essential to prevent the development of autoiummune disease, and that CD52 has great potential as a therapeutic agent," he said.
CD52 appears to play a dominant role in controlling or suppressing immune activity in the early stages of the immune response, Professor Harrison said. " We identified a specialised population of immune cells (T cells) that carry high levels of CD52, which they release to dampen the activity of other T cells and prevent uncontrolled immune responses," Professor Harrison said. " The cells act as an early ' braking' mechanism."
Professor Harrison said his goal is to prevent and ultimately cure type 1 diabetes. " In animal models we can prevent and cure type 1 diabetes," Professor Harrison said. " I am hopeful that these results will be translatable into humans, hopefully in the not-too-distant future."


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There's little question Jon Madsen's UFC career has been a trial by fire.
The UFC heavyweight had three professional fights under his belt and an amateur wrestling victory over Brock Lesnar when he joined the cast of "The Ultimate Fighter 10."
Madsen (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) picked up some new skills on the reality show, but when it came time to fight under the bright lights, he understandably went back to his wrestling roots.
That style didn't exactly endear him to fans. Sure, he won his first three fights in the octagon, but he played it safe and didn't go for the finish.
Going into his fight this past Saturday against Gilbert Yvel (36-16-1 MMA, 0-3 UFC) at UFC 121, Madsen kicked that mindset to the curb and threw caution to the wind.
"I had that in my head going into the fight," the undefeated Madsen today told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio). "I knew either I was going to get knocked out or I was knocking this guy out. That's the only way I was going to leave that cage."
It didn't look that way this past Saturday, at least at first. Madsen and Yvel circled each other for a minute-plus and stared. But the second Yvel planted his feet, Madsen shot across the canvas and slammed the Dutch fighter to the mat.
Three quarters of a minute later, the South Dakotan had his hand raised after issuing Yvel a ground-and-pound beatdown. Finally, some job security (Yvel, on the other hand, is likely out of a job inside the octagon).
"Every fight I've had I've felt like one-and-done, so there's really no pressure as far as that stuff goes," Madsen said. "But I needed to show the UFC that I can finish."
And Madsen, a former football and track star in high school, said his new attitude is here to stay.
"It comes down to having big balls and a little aggression," he said.
Sadly, there was no added bonus at the end of the night for his impressive TKO. Cain Velasquez smashed Brock Lesnar in the evening's headliner and sent the crowd into orbit in the night's only other knockout finish. But that's just the way it goes, Madsen said.
"Anything can happen at any time," Madsen said. "You never have anything on lockdown. I'll have another opportunity, and hopefully I'll get one of those bonuses."
Per the usual, Madsen said he'll fight whomever the UFC puts in front of him. But with some prodding by MMAjunkie.com, he welcomed the idea of a rematch with Brendan Schaub, who stopped him in the quarterfinals of "TUF 10" and was also victorious this past Saturday in a meeting with former contender Gabriel Gonzaga.
"Absolutely I'd like a rematch with Schaub," he said. "He looked good in the fight. I'd love that opportunity."
Whatever the UFC has in store, though, he'll do his best to avoid snoozers from here on out.
"I'm still learning and evolving as a fighter, and I'm doing it on the biggest stage in the world," Madsen said. "That adds a little more excitement to it. With my wrestling background, thankfully if I get into a close situations that's where I want to be. I've just go to get in there and be prepared (for) every fight."
For complete coverage of UFC 121, check out the UFC Events section of MMAjunkie.com.
MMAjunkie.com Radio broadcasts Monday-Friday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. The show is hosted by Gorgeous George, MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter John Morgan and producer Goze. For more information or to download past episodes, go to www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


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We have got 5 pets from the humane society and all of them are wonderful! I believe the staff is very nice and patient. The process of adoption is easy, fast, and efficient. From what I see the animals seem to be well treated, happy, and clean!
Amazing place. Animals are very well cared for until they find their fur-ever home. The care takers take amazing care of the loves. I hope that everyone will consider going and adopting today!
Amazing people that are friendly and care about the animals. They actually want the animals to go to a good home and treat each one as though it was their own. Best pets are rescue pets anyways!
Very friendly staff. They helped me adopt my beautiful cat Casper! Would definitely go back and adopt all the animals I wanted but that's obviously not realistic. The animals were in good shape and very clean. It seems they're treated well and with care.
I love what they do, they keep it nice and clean in there and are great to the animals, it's a great place to volunteer or find a fur baby.
This shelter is a great place to find a new furry or sometimes no so furry pet to add to your family. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I've gotten 3 kittens from them over many years and every time I do its a great experience.


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This morning on Today, Ann Curry wore a simple, adorable A-line shift dress with bright, happy flower appliqués. Charming, summery, fresh. A cursory search reveals that it is the "Fleurty dress" in cream, by Lisa Perry. Price tag? $1295. Repeat: Thirteen hundred U.S. dollars. It's super cute! But — correct me if I am wrong — it has two seams. Good morning, good morning, good morning this morning, I am rich. This is not Ann's only Lisa Perry dress — she's also worn a black one with white circle pockets ($895), and she wore a red and pink one (also $895) on her first day as co-anchor in June. That's three grand for three outfits. Not including tax. Or shoes.
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