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A NOVEL NEURONAL MECHANISM FOR TEMPORAL ORDER DISCRIMINATION by Yichun Wei A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC GRADUATE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (NEUROSCIENCE) December 2011 Copyright 2011 Yichun Wei
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|Natural signals often flow systematically across an array of biological sensors (e.g. the pattern of optic flow on the retina), leading to ordered stimulation of neighboring sensors within small fractions of a second. As such, the need to distinguish the temporal order in which two neighboring sensors, A and B, have been stimulated is often critical for interpreting the stimulus (e.g. detecting whether motion of an object is toward or away from the animal). A variety of neural mechanisms have been proposed for this task, nearly all involving (1) some form of temporal asymmetry between the A and B input pathways, and (2) a nonlinearity that detects or rejects temporal coincidence (Jeffress 1948; Rall 1964; Borg-Gram and Gryzwacz, 1992; Hassenstein and Reichardt 1956, Borst and Egelhaaf 1989). ❧ In this work we explore a novel biophysical mechanism for temporal order-sensitivity (TOS) based on the distinct properties of AMPA and NMDA conductances in glutamatergic synapses. This mechanism establishes a preference for the stimulus sequence A→B compared to B→A when the A pathway is dominated by a slow NMDA conductance while the B pathway is dominated by a fast AMPA conductance. Using a mathematical approach we identify several key properties of this TOS mechanism: (1) we show why the typical sigmoidal input-output curve due to NMDA channel activation allows the summation nonlinearity and temporal asymmetry between the A and B pathways to be simultaneously maximized; (2) we show that there are two thresholds for NMDA spike activation: A threshold amount of NMDA conductance must be activated, and a threshold membrane voltage must be reached in order to trigger an NMDA spike; (3) we give theoretical expressions for the start and end of the superlinear TOS summation window in time, and show why this window is surprisingly short compared to the typical time course of NMDA channel activation; (4) we show that this TOS mechanism depends on the fast temporal responses of AMPA channels activated in dendrites, and would not work in a lumped cell model; (5) we predict that interactions between AMPA, NMDA, and voltage-dependent Na+ channels in the membrane should increase the robustness of TOS responses; (6) we predict the best absolute and relative dendritic locations for two synaptic pathways to achieve temporal order selectivity; and (7) we predict that feed-forward GABAA-mediated inhibition narrows the time window for superlinear summation without significantly weakening the response nonlinearity. Using compartmental simulations, we verified these effects and predictions by identifying conditions that produce "strong" TOS responses, defined as responses that are (1) superlinear to the preferred ordering A→B, i.e. significantly larger than the sum of the individual responses to A and B; (2) temporally asymmetric, i.e. not responding superlinearly to the non-preferred ordering B→A; and (3) robust, i.e. insensitive to small perturbations in the AMPA and NMDA conductances. Our results give a theoretical basis for understanding temporal order-sensitive summation between two pathways when the priming or "modulatory" pathway (activated first) is dominated by NMDA channels, the trigger or "driver" pathway (activated second) has a strong AMPA component, feed-forward inhibition quickly follows the driver input, the two synaptic pathways are physically commingled on the dendrites relatively close to the soma, and the dendritic membrane contains voltage-dependent Na+ channels. ❧ We explored a possible functional application of this TOS scheme in a model of the retinogeniculate projection onto LGN relay cells, that could allow relay cells to respond more quickly, powerfully, and reliably to visual features that move in and out of their receptive fields within a few milliseconds.
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Final Four
No, not West Virginia, Duke, Michigan State and Butler. It's the last four games before the Dodgers head home for the first big league game of the year at Dodger Stadium.
There's a night game tomorrow in Goodyear, a day game Tuesday in Tucson and then a split squad on Wednesday, with half the team here for the Camelback finale and the other half heading to Vegas.
After that, it's the first time the Dodgers will be back playing at Dodger Stadium since the NLCS and it should be a fun couple games before the team heads out to Pittsburgh for the real deal.
The game in Vegas on Wednesday night will be televised, so you can tune in on PRIME TICKET or KABC, where the station will be broadcasting live throughout various parts of the day.
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Can't wait for the season to start!
From the previous thread…………..I am thinking if the kid is under the age of 18, and really wants Andre, I would give Andre to him. I am probably one of Andre's biggest fans (if not his biggest), outside of his wonderful family, and what I have learned most about Andre over the last 4 years, is he would do anything for the kids who come to watch him play. So, if this is truly a kid you are talking about, then I would say give Andre to the kid because it's what Andre would want you to do IMHO.
Dodgers say Bellasario missed appointments.
His agent agrees.
Bellasario says he didn't.
Monkeywhiskers is released, leaves camp and is criticized for doing so.
Torre says he offered him a place in the organization.
Monkeywhiskers says he loves playing for the Dodgers but wants to play for someone while he still might be able to.
Now comes the latest story in the McCourt's divorce, this one on tomorrow's hearing that focuses on "how much money, if any, Frank McCourt should pay to support his estranged wife pending trial."
My favorite line is this one: "Frank McCourt has said the divorce has not affected the Dodgers' off-season spending."
What off-season spending?
Put it all together and two words come to mind: laughing stock.
There must be some lawyer out there who would help us sue the McCourts to make them sell the team. Please? Please? Pretty please? I'd rather have Marge Schott.
OK, there's the straight line…….
A million dollars a month to maintain her marital lifestyle? ………….and another 9 million so her attorneys can prepare for a trial? McCourts engaged in one of the costliest divorce cases in California history?
I just feel for the players who have to endure this crap.
So, by that last line, Torre doesn't seem to think we have an Ace/#1 pitcher, does he? I don't always agree with some of the decisions he has made, but I will give Joe this, he has asked for two seasons now……………for pitching……………real bonifide pitching, and I really don't think he got what he asked for either year.
I've got nothing against Doug Mientkewitz and I wish him the best of luck elsewhere but he just wasn't a versatile enough player to stick on most NL rosters. Because of the double switch and no DH, NL backups, by and large, need to multi task more than their counterparts in the AL. First base is his only position and Loney, barring injury, will probably play 150-plus games this year.
By email@example.com on March 27, 2010 9:50 PM
I want to correct you and he can actually play some RF and 3rd bases but RF might be a sample size.
After the first game was played at Camelback Ranch and as we were heading toward one of the exits, we noticed a gathering of fans. As we got closer, we saw that it was Mr. McCourt. I posted a picture a few entires away. Josh also came out in that picture. Anyway, I feel for all Dodger fans but looking at Mr. McCourt there I felt bad for him. There was a fan that said "how is the wife Frank?" I feel for their kids too. Divorce is so hard as it is without adding all this additional preasure.
OK, I'll take the bait Eric…
I'd rather have Frank Schott myself.
………..I Schott The Sheriff.
It wasn't because Mientke couldn't play a couple more positions he was "let go." It's because he couldn't throw anymore because of his shoulder injury. He would've been strictly a PH. That made him a victim of numbers when you have to carry 12 pitchers.
From a purely baseball standpoint, I understand and accept the decision to let him go. Its the schmidty way in which Ned and the boys did it that I find UNACCEPTIBLE?.
Oh Dnelly, the kid is 14. He started his MLb blog two years ago and he is a Red Sox fan. Is hard for me to let him have Andre. I would give him Pujols before Andre. I try to get my favorite Dodger players in my team "Los Azules" but with 22 teams it was not easy and also being a keeper league, Andre is the only Dodger regular that I was able to get.
emma ~ I understand how you feel. However, even though it would kill me, the happiness of the 14 year old, after letting him have Andre, would make my day.
Hey ITD good to be back! Hey does anybody know when the job fair is for Dodger Stadium??? Anyways all im hearing from baseball news is how the dodgers got weaker and didnt improve. Stupid MLB network had us finsihing 3rd at a absurd 82-80! WOW all i got to sya is that our team DID improve with REED and JAMIE. Both of them are superior bench payers to PIERRE and LORRETA! As far as pitching, I feel that we are stronger than the beginning of last season! Got a healthy Kuroda, more experienced Kershaw, and Bills well not expecting much but, he'll improve from a horrible 2nd half, and i feel that padilla is equal or better than wolf, and the 5th spot is lookin a lot better than garbage mcdonald! so happy he was sent down!!!!! anyways got to get back to work! and again when is the job fair???
Good morning ITD boys and girls!
Well, we just came back from our vacation and our first trip to Camelback! We were there weekend before last (Friday 3/19 – Monday 3/22). Yes, the four games where the Dodgers lost all four games. 😦 Oh well, we still had a great time and would trade it for the world! I loved being so close to our Boys in Blue!!! I got my autographs (not as many as I would've liked) but I did. I got Andre's and was able to talk to him for a little bit! My mom got his autograph too and was able to talk to him too! I also got autographs from Blake DeWitt, Russ Martin, Rick Honeycutt, and Charlie Steiner. I was looking for Josh Rawitch all weekend, but never did run into him. Too bad; I wanted my mom to meet him. Maybe next time.
Welcome back Carol!
Isn't Spring Training wonderful! I bet you wanted to stay longer like we did! Glad you had a wonderful time! Maybe at the stadium you and your mom can run into Josh.
When is your next game?
I meant to add this.
There was a job fair at Dodger Stadium on March 6th. I have not heard about another one.


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Today's post was contributed by Luke Lucas, a Mars Express spacecraft operations engineer at ESA's ESOC mission control centre. Read to the bottom for more info and registration for the upcoming Open Data Day, 28 October 2016, at ESOC! Link to live webcast also at foot of this post.
The vacuum of space is a challenging thermal environment. The illuminated side of an object may reach more than 250°C while the non-illuminated side may be less than -150°C.
Without careful consideration such temperature differences could cause parts of the spacecraft to break, twist or fail to function.
For example: the temperature difference between the front and back of the arrays may be hundreds of degrees and when the arrays go from the shadow of an eclipse, sudden and dramatic changes in temperature occur, which can lead to expansion, contraction, torsion and twisting. Selection of correct materials and good structural design are essential.
Maintaining an optimal thermal environment is the task of the craft's thermal subsystem. The thermal subsystem includes electrical heaters where needed to keep the spacecraft warm (e.g. to prevent fuel lines from freezing) and passive radiators to keep other units cool. In this way Mars Express can perform scientific observations.
Cooling of some units to prevent overheating can be achieved by the clever siting of radiators. By placing radiators where they will always be facing deep space, passive cooling occurs.
The use of multi-layer insulating blankets around the spacecraft promotes a stable thermal environment and minimises the loss of heat to space.
Electrical heaters are used to heat Mars Express and maintain units, structures and instruments within their safe, warm operating range, with more than 200 thermistors continually measuring the temperature at various points around the spacecraft. By monitoring the measured temperatures, the heaters are turned on or off as needed.
As well as keeping MEX warm, it is important to know how much power is needed to achieve this. Power is supplied by either the solar arrays (when exposed to sunlight) by the batteries during an eclipse.
Power produced by either the solar arrays or batteries is used for platform operations, thermal operations and whatever remains is available for science. The energy provided by the batteries during an eclipse is finite, so knowing how much power is needed for the thermal subsystems means mission controllers can know how much power is available for science. Knowing accurately how much power is needed by the thermal subsystem means we can really maximise science observations.
So how much power does the thermal subsystem need to keep MEX warm?
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How far away is MEX from the Sun? The Sun emits solar flux, measured in W/m2, (power per square meter received) and the further away from the Sun, the less flux received – and so the cooler is Mars Express
- What is the solar aspect angle? This is the angle of the spacecraft with respect to the Sun? Where is the Sun is shining on MEX? On the top (+Z face), the bottom (-Z face) or the +X face, and at what angle to that face? This will affect the craft's temperature.
- How far is MEX from the surface of Mars? The albedo is the amount of energy reflected off the planet. 'Mars shine' refers to the amount of energy being reflected by the planet and can affect MEX's thermal condition.
How far away is Mars from the Sun? This affects the Mars albedo, which in turn affects MEX.
- Is there an eclipse happening? As seen above, during eclipse, MEX is in Mars' shadow, receiving no illumination from the Sun, and this can cause a dramatic cool down.
- What operations are on going? Certain operations, such as using the transmitter to communicate with Earth, warm up certain sections of the spacecraft.
Here are two thermally representative images of the -Y face, one seen during a communication pass and one when no communications were happening.
In a communication pass with temperatures up to 16°C
When not communicating with Earth and temperatures as low as -12°C
That is to say, that the thermal power required changes continuously as the craft orbits Mars and as Mars orbits the Sun; no two days are the same. Predicting the thermal power required is a puzzle of many parts. But it is a very important matter, because we want to perform as much science as possible.
We have a model we use to predict the power required, but wondered if anyone could derive something better.
Our engineering approach is to look at the factors involved and create an equation. But it is always good to look at any puzzle from more than one view. So we asked you, the public to look at this, as the Mars Express Power Challenge.
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This will be an exciting, inspiring day, full of great ideas and exchanges!
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The Boston Police Department has issued antidiscrimination guidelines for police interactions with transgender individuals that offer them new protections during searches and bookings.
The new policies were announced Tuesday, several months after the city settled a lawsuit filed by a transgender woman against officers who arrested her for refusing to leave a women's bathroom at a Boston homeless shelter. Brenda Wernikoff contended that several male officers forced her to remove her shirt and expose her breasts. Throughout the incident, police referred to her as a man, she said.
Under the new policies, reached after lengthy negotiations between police and the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, police must address transgender individuals by their adopted name and must use appropriate pronouns.
Transgender individuals cannot be subjected to additional invasive search or frisk procedures, the policy states. Prisoners can request the gender of the officers conducting the search.
Under the new policy, transgender prisoners are to be transported alone and held in a cell without other prisoners, whenever possible.
Jesse Begenyi, interim director of the transgender coalition, said the new policies were a long-awaited milestone.
"We're really excited to see the [Boston police] step up and release guidelines around this," Begenyi said. "We will now have a baseline of how police officers should interact with the transgender community. Collaborations like this are what is going to change the culture."
Begenyi said the policies, which were under discussion well before the Wernikoff lawsuit, should help reduce discrimination against transgender people who come into contact with police officers.
"Situations like the one with Brenda do happen too often to our community," Begenyi said. "Hopefully, policies like this will prevent these incidents from happening as frequently."
Wernikoff said the policies represent a "step in the right direction" that should be applauded. Yet the city already had an ordinance saying people have the right to use restrooms based on their gender identity, she pointed out.
"It shouldn't have happened in the beginning and shouldn't happen any more," she said.
Begenyi said the policies are based on antidiscrimination guidelines in Washington, D.C. The coalition hopes to work with State Police to adopt similar policies.
Javier Pagan, the Boston Police Department's liaison to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, said the policies make it clear that transgender people are to be treated with dignity and respect, and will afford them a new level of protection.
"Now we have something concrete that officers have to follow," Pagan said. "It's something the department takes seriously."
The policies will become part of officer training, he said.
Howard Friedman, a civil rights lawyer who represented Wernikoff, praised the new policy but said it had to be put into practice.
"They are doing the right thing," he said. "It's a good policy, but it has to be enforced."
Friedman said police departments in Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles, among others, had instituted transgender policies, most in the past two years. "The culture is starting to change," Begenyi said. "It's something we're starting to see more of."
The city of Boston agreed to pay Wernikoff $20,000 in exchange for her dropping her suit against the officers, which was filed last fall.
A spokeswoman for the Boston police said an internal investigation into the Wernikoff arrest remains open.
Kenneth Anderson, a lawyer who represents the officers involved in the investigation, commended the department for adopting the new policies and said the officers "at all times acted appropriately and consistent with their training."
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Fortuna Police Department Press Release:
FORTUNA, CA - On March 25, 2017 at approximately 8:00 am, officers responded to a building located on the Fortuna High School Campus (379 12th Street) for a burglary alarm.
Upon arrival, officers determined that entry appeared to have been gained through a roof access. The department K-9 Officer "Nordy" was requested and responded to assist with checking the interior of the large building. No one was located inside at that time.
While investigating, officers recovered property on the school campus which had been stolen during the burglary. At that time, officers were able to identify the suspects as Louis Glenn Lunders (age 27 of Fortuna) and Kaitlin Alexis Tavares (age 22 of Fortuna).
At approximately 11:00 am both Lunders and Tavares were taken into custody in the 600 block of 11th Street. Both suspects were booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charges:
Louis Glenn Lunders:
· PC 496 – Possession of Stolen Property
· PC 1203.2 – Violation of Probation (on Probation for theft)
· H&S 11377 – Possession of Methamphetamine
Kaitlin Alexis Tavares:
· PC 496 – Possession of Stolen Property
· H&S 11364 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
· H&S 11350 – Possession Heroin


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Fly to Neuquen (Argentina) with Destinia. We offer you flights at economical prices or in the class you choose. To select your flights Neuquen, type the name of the city you wish to depart from in the Departure box and write Neuquen in the Arrival field. Then select the departure and return dates. You can buy several airline tickets to Neuquen at the same time by indicating the number of adults, children and babies travelling. You can filter the type of flight if you are only interested in direct flights to Neuquen (Argentina), multiple destinations or flight stopovers.


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Recently I was asked to write an article about my experience "greening" the local MLS system to allow home buyers to search for homes offering energy-efficient features. Follow this link to read the full article.
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Welcome to Release 12.1 of the Oracle Landed Cost Management Process Guide.
This guide is designed for users, administrators, and implementers, of the Oracle Landed Cost Management application. It assumes that you have a working knowledge of the principles and customary practices of the business area.
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Mario Michael Lopez, Jr. (born October 10, 1973) is an American actor who has appeared on several television series, in films, and on Broadway. He is best-known for his portrayal of the character A.C. Slater on Saved By The Bell. He has appeared in numerous projects since, including the third season of Dancing with the Stars and as a celebrity guest host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine show Extra. He currently hosts America's Best Dance Crew, for MTV.
Mario Michael Lopez is of Mexican descent and was born in San Diego, the son of Elvia, a telephone clerk, and Mario Lopez, Sr., who worked for the municipality of National City. He was raised Roman Catholic. Lopez was a high school wrestler. He graduated from Chula Vista High School in 1991.
Born in 1973 Mario Lopez's professional career began in 1984 when he appeared as younger brother Tomás in the short-lived ABC comedy series a.k.a. Pablo. That same year, he was cast as a drummer and dancer on Kids Incorporated. In March 1987, he was cast as a guest star on the popular sitcom Golden Girls as a Cuban boy named Mario who faces deportation. In 1989, Lopez was cast as A.C. Slater in the popular television sitcom Saved by the Bell, a role which lasted five years. Lopez's character was a masculine, athletic student, helping to garner the actor a sizeable teenage-girl fan base. After Saved by the Bell ended in 1993, Lopez went on to reprise his role as A.C. Slater in the short-lived spin-off series Saved by the Bell: The College Years.


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Interesting facts about Taichung
The gateway to Taiwan China's mountainous centre, Taichung is the region's cultural and industrial capital. The third largest city and one of the driest areas in Taiwan China, this city welcomes visitors looking for natural beauty and unique cultural attractions. Book your flight to Taichung with Cathay Dragon and enjoy inflight entertainment, spacious, reclining seats, and impeccable service.
Things to do in Taichung
Taichung is home to one of the biggest night markets in Taiwan China, the Fengjia Night Market. Experience the hustle and bustle while you sample some local street food and up-and-coming cuisine. If you are looking to shop, visit Fantasy Story, a renovated block that has been converted into modern boutiques selling furniture and clothing. Venture two hours outside of Taichung and relax or explore in the mountains, perfect for a day or overnight excursion.
Getting around Taichung
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Every year I attend New York Comic Con more and more fans cosplay. It's tough picking favorites but the ones that made me squee the most were Death from East of West and Steven Universe and his mom as Garnet. Oh and here's my post about my Sailor Moon (aka Sailor Goon), Space Dandy and Spike Spiegel cosplay.
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Dick Averitt retired as CEO of Raymond James' independent-advisor channel in late May. Averitt remains chairman of the independent channel through 2013, and the daily operations of Raymond James Financial Services, or RJFS, are now led by President Scott Curtis.
"I want to thank Dick for his service—besides being a great leader and CEO he is just a great human being," said Paul Reilly, CEO of Raymond James Financial, the parent company of the independent and other channels, in a statement. "We wish him and [his wife] Sandi all the very best."
In his remarks during the first session of the 2012 RJFS national development conference—held recently in Orlando, Averitt described his positive outlook for both the firm and the nation. "We do not have to live in fear of scarcity when there is such hope of abundance," he said.
Now 67, Averitt joined Raymond James (then Investment Management & Research) in 1978 as an advisor from Merrill Lynch. In April 2002, Averitt took the reins from Tony Green as head of the independent-advisor channel.
The executive explained that he'd considered getting out of the business when he was in his mid-30s and realized that he wasn't "driven to make money." A natural problem solver, he chose instead to focus on his desire to help solve problems, including the portfolio issues facing a paraplegic client. "By working on his investments, this allowed him to—over about 30 years—to live a life better than he'd ever expected," Averitt said.
In terms of the Raymond James independent advisors that he's helped to lead, "Your production has soared over the past 10 years," Averitt said, going from about $188,000 a year for average fees and commissions to $360,000. Plus, he said the number of million-dollar producers at RJFS "has increased nearly six-fold from 25 to 147" from 2002 to the present.
Averitt described the key concepts that have guided him, including the idea that everything and everyone counts—from the cleaning staff up to the top levels. "Possibilities are all in our own minds—they rest here," he explained, "so ignore the boundaries and be unreasonable. Don't limit yourself and don't let others limit you." Finally, Averitt said, "Integrity is the critical element … it protects our soul."
A graduate of Duke University, Averitt spent nine years as a regular officer and naval aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam as a Marine helicopter pilot, and another 20 in the USMC Reserves, principally in a reserve attack helicopter squadron in Atlanta. He retired from the Corps in 1994 with the rank of colonel.
Averitt's decision to retire at this time, he noted, came after a rough day of sailing on Tampa Bay. "It put my choices into perspective," he said. "Life is too precious to put off living."
Other Milestones
Raymond James' goal is to be the "premier alternative to Wall Street," according to Reilly, who shared these and other thoughts during an interview that took place at the May RJFS conference.
The advisors in its Private Client Group represent nearly two-thirds of the parent company's revenue, or 62%. But its values, notably how RJ puts its client-advisors first, and its "integrity," meaning its independence, are what set Raymond James apart from its independent broker-dealer counterparts and the wirehouses, he says.
The importance of advisors to the firm, Reilly explains, is demonstrated by how its revenue-from-advisors number compares with several of those wirehouses, which have private-client operations that only account for about 15% of total revenue, he maintains.
The CEO is also satisfied with its technology platform for advisors, saying the firm is benchmarking its tech offerings to those at Schwab and Fidelity in addition to wirehouse firms. After he became CEO of Raymond James in May 2010, he hired two outside consulting firms to evaluate its technology offerings.
As for recruiting, he said that Raymond James had seen more movement to its employee-based advisor channel—one of five channels in the Raymond James Private Client Group. Growth in each channel, he said, "varies with the times" and the performance of the markets, and he suggested that part of the industrywide move toward an RIA model was attributable to "regulatory arbitrage."
Visits to Raymond James' St. Petersburg home office—a requirement for prospective advisors so both sides can judge the cultural fit—are now close to the levels of 2008-2009, Reilly reports.
At the recent conference, Raymond James' independent channel President Scott Curtis, met with more than 50 prospective advisors. During these discussions, Curtis says, he assured them that their potential transition to Raymond James won't be hampered in any way by the parent company's recent purchase of Morgan Keegan and its roughly 1,000 employee reps.
The Morgan Keegan acquisition raises the question for some prospects, "Are you going to be able to support my transition as independent advisor coming over to Raymond James versus the other [acquired employee] advisors coming on board?" said Curtis, in an interview.
"We anticipated this," the executive said. The answer to whether the acquisition will affect prospective reps joining RJFA, he adds, "is 'No' and should remain 'No.'"
As for existing independent reps, about 1,600 of whom attended the weeklong Raymond James Financial Services event in Orlando, "We have to reassure those that have been with us for a long time that this does not mean a degradation in services to them," Curtis said.
Both he and Raymond James private-client CEO Chet Helck also believe that the full advisor force—which now numbers about 5,500 across the firm's different channels—stands to benefit from the deal. "We think our RJFS reps will get better fixed-income support and products thanks to the Morgan Keegan acquisition," Curtis said.
As for the overall benefits to Raymond James from the Morgan Keegan deal, notes Helck, there will "be access to a much more prolific flow of fixed-income product for clients," including municipal bonds, "which clients love and financial advisors do, too."
By boosting its advisor force with the merger, Helck adds, the firm is also improving the economics for its technology infrastructure. "We now have 1,000 more advisors to help us finance more technology … and this gets us there faster and more efficiently."
"We're committed to making a deliverable transition of the Morgan Keegan advisors and employees, so that we do not disrupt the services we provide or slow down the tech enhancements," Curtis explained. "If anything, we will be overstaffed for the transitions and then will take look at staffing."
Technology Updates
Raymond James introduced a new desktop-software system to its U.S. advisors at its recent Orlando event. "I get it—you need better technology, and some things don't work as you think they should," said Helck, during a presentation at the conference. "The world of technology moves fast; it's expensive to keep up, and we're committed to addressing it."
Helck then gave the stage to Vincent Campagnoli, senior vice president of technology, who was hired in October with 27 years of industry experience, including several years at Morgan Stanley and UBS.
"Like in sports, when you're challenged, it's best to simplify things—get a game plan and execute," Campagnoli said in his speech. "The new desktop is simple and easy to use. It's been built with the FA in mind, so that everything is pretty much one click away."
The new desktop, which presents data based on client relationships rather than accounts, has been in the pilot stage with some 250 advisors across Raymond James' multiple channels for several months. It will be shared with roughly 4,500 U.S.-based reps in June and July, not including those coming over via the Morgan Keegan acquisition; these reps should gain access to the new desktop software by early 2013 as part of their IT conversion.
"We could have set back and built everything over two to three years," said Campagnoli, "but we didn't want to do that. We decided to get some functionality out there now … we're moving in the right direction. It's not the end, but it's a start."
Raymond James executives stress that the new desktop is a work in progress, but it is robust and incorporates data from 25 systems. "You can get this all on one screen or with one click," Campagnoli said in an interview.
The former wirehouse IT exec, who visited with branch offices and teams while he was working on the new software, says that while the larger firms were vigorous in their IT focus and spending, Raymond James could—and would—keep up.
Given that Raymond James is smaller than some Wall Street rivals, does its IT team have fewer organizational layers to work with in the innovation process? "Yes, absolutely, and this is an advantage," Campagnoli said.
James J. Green contributed to this report.


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What the hell?
This was the ceremonial first pitch at a recent game between the Lamigo Monkeys and Brother Elephants of the Taiwanese baseball league, and oh boy is it weird. "Yoga goddess" Yan takes us through some kind of contortionist/yoga/striptease routine that lasts way too long before flinging the ball toward the plate and then rubbing herself all over the catcher. Who knows, man.
Her throw was pretty decent, though.


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Discovered the Pension File Index Card for the widow of General Phil Sheridan in FOLD3. It says in simple words, Philip H. Sheridan, Colonel 2nd Michigan Cavalry. Few people notice him, because the pension card connects him with the 2nd Michigan Cavalry.
This man deserves a Memorial, because he is THE Phil Sheridan aka General Phil Sheridan. When the Civil War ended he was commander of ALL the Union Cavalry. But at the beginning of the Civil War, his talents were unrecognized. They placed him in charge of the 2nd Michigan Cavalry Regiment, and sent him to Northern Mississippi. At the Battle of Booneville, MS, Colonel Phil Sheridan defeated a much larger force. For this feat, he was promoted to General. From then on, he was called General Phil Sherman, and the Army wisely transfered him to a more important battle zone.
It is an odd thing to see that years later, when he died, the way his wife filled out an application for a widow's pension. For the lines on the form asking "what Regiment and Company did he serve in" she simply wrote "2nd Michigan Cavalry, F&S (Field and Staff officer)." You can see this on the Pension File Card for Phillip H. Sheridan in Fold3.
Sheridan was born in New York and grew up in Ohio. He retired to Washington DC and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He has no known connections to Michigan, other than commanding the 2nd Mich Cav in Mississippi for a short time.
In the 1940's Hollywood movie "They Died With Their Boots On", starring Eroll Flynn, the character Phil Sheridan plays a major part in the story. The film is more fantasy than fact, but if you like Civil War history, it's fun to watch.


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Once a year, the US government engages in an odd exercise: calling out the world's "notorious markets" for copyright infringement and counterfeiting, often without any evidence that the markets in question are breaking either local or US law. Instead, the list is compiled from rightsholder complaints, and the US government then puts its imprimatur on them. And this year, the "notorious markets" list will be more prominent than ever.
The US Trade Representative has published such a list for years as part of its abominably named "Special 301" process, in which intellectual property rightsholders complain to the government about how other countries have terrible IP laws. This year, the notorious markets list will become a separate report and will focus not on laws but on private companies, and peer-to-peer file-sharing hubs now top the list.
USTR insists that "the list does not represent a finding of violation of law," but critics question what the point of it is, especially since USTR wants other countries to "step up efforts to combat piracy and counterfeiting in these and similar markets."
"This is at worst a contradiction, and at best a sign of the vague purposes of the notorious markets list," said Public Knowledge in comments recently filed with the agency. "The USTR cannot evade the role it has taken on: Creating a watchlist of foreign companies it claims violate the law is a fundamentally law enforcement activity, not a trade policy activity... [USTR] has pre-decided complex legal and factual issues. It is as though the French government had stepped in to preemptively declare that a French company was in the right in a billion-dollar lawsuit against an American company."
This isn't to say that the companies appearing on the list are exemplars of virtue; indeed, many are unbelievably dodgy if not clearly illegal. US judges have already ruled against sites like IsoHunt, for instance, while Sweden has done the same to The Pirate Bay's operators.
But for other sites, legality isn't clear. For instance, the motion picture industry filed its candidates for inclusion on the list last week, and they include the cyberlocker site RapidShare. Yes, RapidShare is awash in illicit content, but both US and German courts refused to sanction the company. Many of these services rely solely on user uploads, and in many countries, that raises complicated legal questions involving safe harbors, inducement, etc.
As Public Knowledge complains, "If the USTR is going to take sides in the matter, it should articulate its reasons. What is its basis for declaring that a [Korean] webhard service is a 'notorious' infringer, and how does this service differ from an ordinary, non-infringing web host or online file locker? What is the specific factual and legal basis for placing Baidu on a watchlist, but not Yahoo or Google?"
Still, USTR is going ahead with its list. What's likely to be on it? The MPAA filing gives us a hint. Here's what the motion picture industry sees as its highest P2P priorities:
- Btjunkie.org, Sweden
- Demonoid, Ukraine
- IsoHunt, Canada
- Kickasstorrents, Sweden
- Rutracker.org, Russia
- The Pirate Bay, Sweden
Next come the cyberlockers:
- Ba-k.com, Mexico
- Megaupload, Netherlands
- RapidShare, Switzerland/Germany
- Webhards, Korea
Finally, a newsgroup site (UseNext.de) makes the list, its very existence showing just how willing people are to pay for content. With 200,000 regular users and subscription plans starting at US$10 a month (i.e., more than a Netflix subscription, though Netflix is not available outside the US), MPAA estimates that the site clears around €100,000 a month.
And physical markets still matter. The MPAA calls out of host of colorful operations including the Cheriomushkinsky Market in Moscow and places in Ukraine, Thailand, Indonesia, Colombia, and China. Not all markets are in distant places, however; Toronto's "Golden Horseshoe Area" flea markets also made the list.


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How to Maximize Fathers' Involvement with Their Children Who Have Disabilities
Mothers are typically viewed as overseeing their children's education and development, while fathers are thought to be less involved. There are good reasons for this often true perception. However, better reasons exist to change it and to use the commonly untapped resource of fathers when working with a family that has a child with a disability.
Unfortunately, there isn't much research on fathers and even less on fathers who have children with disabilities to guide the way.
What is known is that fathers of children with disabilities think of themselves pretty much the same as fathers of children without disabilities. They both spend about the same time caring for their children and generally take on the role of playmate rather than care giver.
Strong influences on the child and family unit, fathers affect their children's cognitive, personal-social, and sex-role identification development.
Children who have positive relationships with their fathers tend to have higher achievement, motivation, cognitive competence, and better social skills.
Fathers who view their children with disabilities positively also encourage mothers in their child care activities.
Factors that influence a father's relationship with his child include the parents' employment, their personal and cultural characteristics, and the child's traits (including temperament and gender).
Service providers should value the participation of fathers and other male family members. They should also recognize that every male in a child's life has strengths and these strengths play a major role in family functioning.
Therefore, personally invite fathers and male family members to take part in all aspects of service provision.
Focus first on providing information to fathers, then work on relationship building.
The following research knowledge can be used to encourage father-child relationships and increase inclusion of fathers and other male family member in programs.
- While fathers of children without disabilities spend more time out of the home such as going to church, cleaning the garage, or grocery shopping together, fathers with children who have disabilities tend to interact with their children in the home. Often, this is because a father finds routine activities less disruptive to the child and family. And the child's disability might make leaving the home difficult. The father also may be uncomfortable with public scrutiny of his highly-visible child. Therefore, some fathers may be more comfortable with activities that they can do at home within the home routine.
- Fathers tend not to follow activities suggested by educators. When recommending activities, find out the father's particular present activities and preferences. Build on these.
- Television watching, fathers report, is how they spend a great deal of time with their children. Collaborate with fathers to identify strategies to increase child interaction during television watching (e.g., lap sitting, questions about program content).
- Fathers like problem solving. Focus on activities for fathers that incorporate problem solving with their children.
- Fathers' play differs from mothers' play, which typically is more educational in nature. Fathers' play (often in shorter sessions) tends to be more physical, spontaneous, and unpredictable. If planning father-oriented games and activities, take note of the play difference.
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Service providers should make sure that fathers have the opportunity to be included in the family-centered services provided to children with disabilities and their families. As with all family-centered practices, the mother and father know best how to make the decision as to how the father will be included.
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Retirement, Ahoy!
Some cruise fans say bon voyage to land-based retirement and set sail indefinitely.
Imagine waking up in a new city each day while enjoying world-class amenities such as fine dining, ballroom dancing lessons, maid service and live entertainment each night. For some, this is retirement – at sea.
As you would expect, life at sea can get pretty pricey. Some spend as much as $450 a day, but living the cruise life year-round – or just for the winter – can be achieved for much less.
In fact, a study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found the price of a cruise comparable to assisted living centers, and noted that the quality of life aboard was likely better. Though the comparison is flawed in that ship crews don't help with activities such as toileting and bathing, the study authors have a point. The cost of a one-bedroom unit in an assisted living facility is an estimated $135 a day, according to Genworth Financial, compared with the $160 per day price tag of an average cruise ticket. Discounts for "frequent floaters" and long-term bookings can lower the costs substantially.
Companies are taking notice of the demand for alternatives to land-based retirement. Storylines, an ocean liner selling staterooms designed for year-round active senior living, plans to launch in 2020. The World, a private residential yacht, offers luxury condos and near-endless sailing. For those who only want to escape for a season, Oceania's long-haul "Snowbird in Residence" and "Around the World" trips fit the bill.
Grand escapade or an escape?
So, what is it really like to be a permanent passenger? Jack Ross of Vancouver, who spends the winter on long-haul voyages with his wife, says that compared with home, life on the ship is in some ways cheaper. He told CNBC that "it's like living at home, but I don't have to worry about renewing my driver's license."
Although admittedly, the comforts of home – favorite furniture, favorite friends and loved ones – are absent, the desire to take a break from real life entices these intrepid travelers.
Hold the anchor
Though the siren song of cruise living may be calling to you, it's smart to consider some of the drawbacks. For starters, you should be in good health with no need for access to a specialist or frequent medication refills. Though every big ship has a medical center onboard, the majority can only treat minor illnesses – and urgent, complex medical issues will require an expensive airlift to the nearest hospital. Also, Medicare won't cover you overseas, so you'll need a travel medical plan.
Even if you remain in good health, you might come down with a case of homesickness. Though you can pay extra for Wi-Fi to be able to correspond with your friends and loved ones, it may not be enough.
Another hitch is that lower-priced cabins are cramped – an average of 130 square feet. If you're the least bit claustrophobic or prone to overpacking, this tiny home at sea might not be a good fit for you.
Finally, there's the fact that you must stare down temptation at every turn while aboard. Everything from excursions to drinks to spa treatments costs extra – which can bust your budget if you're not careful. If you indulge in things that are included in your fare, such as the endless buffets, your waistline and health may pay the price. These floating islands of enchantment might best be left to those with ironclad willpower.
Making a seaworthy plan
If you're still interested in retiring at sea after all of these caveats, the good news is that it's easy to test drive, ahem, sail, this lifestyle. After getting a green light from your doctor, there's not much stopping you from giving it a try before you take up permanent residence. Set a goal to try it once, five times or every year, for example, and have your financial advisor run the numbers on your budget before committing. You'll need to account for this annual or recurring expense as you do with other financial planning goals. More importantly, talk to your family about being more or less out of pocket during your adventures. You'll also want to ask your financial advisor about secure ways to store important estate planning, financial and medical documents (e.g., Everplans or Vault) should your family or members of your trusted professional network need access to them while you're at sea. Plus, that means fewer things for you to pack before saying bon voyage!
With health and finances squared away, you can set sail for a retirement that will be miles from the ordinary.


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COCOA, Fla. – Local 6 has confirmed through George Zimmerman's family that he was at a weapons manufacturing facility Thursday. What's still unclear is whether or not he actually purchased a gun.
A picture posted on the website for TMZ showed Zimmerman posing for a picture with a worker at the Kel-Tec weapons plant in Cocoa.
According to the report, Zimmerman went to the facility asking about the KSG compact 12-guage tactical shotgun. He reportedly asked questions about the legality of buying a shotgun.
Zimmerman's brother, Robert, confirmed to Local 6.
"That is a real photo and it was taken today," said Robert. "I have no information, nor would I ever disclose any information as to whether or not George purchased the firearm in question. I own a shotgun similar to the one pictured and I am proud to be a responsible gun owner."
Kel-Tec is the same manufacturer that made Zimmerman's PF-9, the same game used to shoot and kill Trayvon Martin.
Zimmerman's attorney said his client fears for his safety, despite being acquitted of second degree murder.
Zimmerman can legally own a gun, and it's already known that he once again owns one.
Just recently, Zimmerman was caught on a police dashcam telling a Texas cop that he had a gun in his glove box.
The company's website states it is "committed to the development and production of high-performance firearms," but that weapons are not sold there.


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The Mapleson Cylinders - Program Notes
Regular features of the Metropolitan Opera's programs until the 1940s were concerts on Sunday evenings, featuring major stars, younger artists, and sometimes guest instrumentalists; on occasion, oratorios were performed. These programs also included orchestral selections, several of which Mapleson appears to have recorded--although with lamentably little documentation. Though Seltsam's original Metropolitan Opera Annals did not list the orchestral selections on Sunday evening concert programs, they are included in the forthcoming revised edition, on which our conjectural ascriptions have been based. Mapleson appears to have recorded portions of at least one concert in the 1901-02 season (see Side 12/Band 7), possibly none in 1902-03. During the 1903-04 season, his recording efforts were apparently restricted entirely to non-operatic material (see Side 10/Band 11 for another orchestral recording, probably from this season.)
Delibes: Sylvia: Act III: No. 14, Marche et CortŤge de Bacchus excerpt
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra--Arturo Vigna
January 3, 1904
[Unique performance listed in Annals. ]
The recording begins at measure 12 of the selection, and continues to measure 106, cutting measures 73-88.
Delibes: Coppťlia: Act I: No. 3, Mazurka
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra--Nahan Franko
February 12, 17, 20 (matinee) or 22, 1904
[Slip; Glackens 18: no date. The Met Ballet danced Coppťlia four times during February 1904, following various operatic performances; the orchestra's concertmaster, Nahan Franko, was on the podium. (An unspecified "Danse" from the ballet was also played under Phillippe Flon at the concert of February 8, 1903, but there is no other evidence of Mapleson recording Sunday evening concerts during that season.) On the original cylinder, the Coppťlia excerpt follows the conclusion of the Wagner Kaisermarsch, see Side 10/Band 11.]
The recording begins after the introduction to the Mazurka, at measure 14, and ends at measure 43; all repeats are taken.
Saint-SaŽns: Danse Macabre --final section Metropolitan Opera Orchestra--Arturo Vigna (?) rehearsal for concert of January 3, 1904 (?)
[Our ascription is conjectural. At the same 1904 concert at which the Sylvia excerpt was played, the program lists the Danse Macabre. On the recording, however, just after the oboe imitation of the crowing cock, what sounds like a conductorial admonition is heard, suggesting that Mapleson may have recorded a rehearsal rather than the actual concert. This cylinder might also be related to the concert of March 2, 1902, at which Mapleson recorded the "Dance of the Hours" (see Side 12/Band 7) and a now-lost cylinder of Campanari singing Faure's "Charitť"; the conductor was Armando Seppilli. Although part of the Seltsam collection and thus presumably inventoried by Glackens and Bishop, Saint-SaŽns' work appears not to have been identified by them.]
The recording begins about eight measures before letter K in the score, and runs almost to the end of the piece.


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Unusual views of the Sun
For centuries, we have worshipped it and wondered at it, but it is only now that we are getting a really good look at it.
Although you can not gaze at the Sun with the naked eye, thanks to modern science and technology we can view images of our nearest star that confirm the fiery glory our ancestors could only imagine.
Today, our views of the Universe are many and varied. The visible light that our eyes can detect is only a small part of the whole range of radiation known as the 'electromagnetic spectrum', which extends from gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light and infrared rays, through to microwaves and radio waves.
Each form of radiation provides different and complementary information on the subject viewed, which is why we send cameras into space that can detect invisible as well as visible radiation. And each new view provides new information about our Universe, helping scientists piece together the bigger picture how it all began and when, or even if, it will end.
ESA's solar fleet - SOHO, Ulysses and Cluster - are challenging our understanding and perception of our Sun. The scrutiny of the Sun by spacecraft such as SOHO is providing some unique views of its dynamics and the impact of its activity on Earth.
Since 1995, SOHO has been gazing sunwards, showing us some surprising images of its surface, and its dramatic storms that release huge bursts of high-energy particles. These storms can cause power blackouts, damage to satellites and telecommunications, and even pose a danger to astronauts and people in high-flying craft.


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Fuel is one of the most vital components of the Army National Guard. It's what keeps Soldiers pushing onward, and as a Petroleum Supply Specialist, you'll make sure they'll never run out. In this position, you will ensure the proper handling, storage, and shipment of petroleum-based products, such as oil, fuel, and compressed gas.
Petroleum Supply Specialists primarily supervise and manage the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum products. This may include operating specialized pumping equipment to load trucks, ships, trains, and aircraft; selecting and submitting samples of petroleum-based products for testing; performing petroleum and water accounting activities; testing petroleum samples for contamination, repairing specialized equipment, and being knowledgeable about facility safety procedures and storage guidelines.
As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Petroleum Supply Specialists take on management duties, such as supervising and training other Soldiers, assigning duties and spot checking work quality, and assuring adherence to safety procedures.
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• Receive and stock bulk and package products
• Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units
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• Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment
• Planning and scheduling petroleum transport
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Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.
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Get paid to learn! Join the Army National Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. The Guard even offers certified apprenticeship programs for some specialties in this occupation.
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A bright object lit up the Australian night sky earlier today evening. It's widely believed to be nothing more than space junk, and not an actual meteor.
At about 10 PM local time, on the 10th of July, there were widespread reports of a bright object streaking across the sky over southeastern Australia. It was initially thought to be a naturally occurring rock which had invaded the Earth's atmosphere. However, it moved very slowly. Experts later confirmed that the flaming object was a piece of the Soyuz 2-1B rocket which was launched a couple of days back, in order to put a meteorological satellite called, ironically, Meteor M2 in orbit. The witnessed object is just the upper stage of the Soyuz rocket.
It is highly unlikely that anyone would be hit by such space debris, but the sight did cause a massive sensation. There were even occasional fragmentation as one would expect from such an object making reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. However, the aspect which caught most Australians off-guard was the very slow speed. Here is a video which is being circulated. It was shot using a mobile phone camera:
So, it's just space debris making a lively reentry.


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"We accuse Israel of killing Yasser Arafat by poisoning him with that lethal substance," Nasser al-Qidwa told AFP, referring to polonium, traces of which were recently found on clothing worn by the ailing leader.
"Those responsible for that assassination should be held accountable and judged," said Qidwa, who is also president of the Yasser Arafat Foundation.
Allegations that the veteran Palestinian leader, who died in a French hospital in November 2004, was poisoned were resurrected earlier this month after Al-Jazeera news channel broadcast an investigation in which experts said they had found high levels of polonium on his personal effects.
Polonium is a highly-toxic substance which was used to kill former Russian spy turned Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko in 2006. He died after drinking a cup of tea laced with the substance at a London hotel.
Francois Bochud, head of the Institute of Radiation Physics at the University of Lausanne which conducted the tests, told Al-Jazeera that "significant polonium" had been found on Arafat's effects, but that his remains would need to be tested to confirm the theory that he had been poisoned.
Senior Palestinian officials have said they would agree to an exhumation of the body, which is buried in Ramallah, if the family gave its permission, and Qidwa on Thursday said they would raise no objections.
"The Arafat Foundation contacted the Swiss laboratory and informed them that it had no objection to analysing samples from the body of the late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat if it is necessary," he said.
At the time of his death, Palestinian officials charged that Arafat, 75, had been poisoned by Israel, but an inconclusive investigation a year later ruled out cancer, AIDS or poisoning.
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