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How to Be Alone is a collection of essays composed by the author of the award-winning novel The Corrections. These pieces, mostly written and published before Jonathan Franzen became a house hold name in 2001 are a varied mixture of concerns, subjects and nagging ruminations that are sutured together by a common thread punctuated by the title's allusion to the problem of living in our hard-wired, fast-paced, technology-saturated, consumer society. In How to Be Alone's most talked about essay titled Why Bother?, Franzen asks of us, as though he knows the answer but wants desperately the medium to lament the decline in reading, curiosity, critical thinking and other vital social values and skills, does the social novel have an affective relevance within a culture where it must compete for attention and value with the inane banalities of reality television celebrities, babbling cable news pundits, tabloid sensationalism and a nation of information consumers whose capacity to read beyond headlines or pay close attention for more than a sound byte continues to decline by the power and influence of popular culture, the mass media, television and the internet?
Franzen is an intelligent and engaging novelist who grapples with questions concerning the artist's role in today's consumer society and the social meaning and impact of the rapidly eroding borders between private and public life. One of the last essays reflects upon Oprah having selected The Corrections for her book club and the mini controversy that followed. Highly recommended.
Here are some highlights from this week in science history. To learn more about these intriguing science topics, just click on the underlined words in blue print to access the library catalog. I hope they pique your interest!
Apr. 27, 1791 American inventor and artist Samuel F. B. Morse was born. Morse is famous for developing the world's first practical telegraph system. Although the New York Herald eulogized Morse as "perhaps the most illustrious American of his age", he felt his life was a failure. He was an artist, inventor, and art teacher who ran unsuccessfully for mayor of New York City and Congress. After he developed the Morse Code and perfected the electric telegraph, he battled with domestic and foreign competitors and lawsuits.
Apr. 28, 1947 anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl led a crew of six on a voyage bound for Polynesia on a balsa-wood raft named the Kon Tiki. Heyerdahl believed that Polynesians could have originated in South American and he wanted to utilize the technology and materials of pre-Columbian times to demonstrate that the voyage across the Pacific Ocean was possible. The Kon Tiki, an old name for the Inca sun god, Viracocha, reached the Tuamotu Islands 101 days later.
Apr. 30, 1665 the Great Plague hit London. Also know as the Black Death from the telling lumps in the victim's body and the inevitable death, the Plague was carried by fleas which lived as parasites on the Black Rats which infested the city. While the disease had existed in Britain since its appearance in 1348, this time it struck swiftly and spread at a horrifyingly fast rate. It ravaged London throughout the summer of 1665 with 8,000 people dying each week by September. It is estimated that between 75,000 and 100,000 died.
May 1, 1931 the Empire State Building was dedicated by President Herbert Hoover. Located New York City at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, the Empire State Building had 102 stories and was the first skyscraper higher than 1,250 feet. The building was completed in an unbelievably fast one year and 45 days. It was the world's tallest skyscraper until 1954.
The American Guide series of books about the then 48 states (Alaska and Hawaii weren't states at the time) was produced by the Federal Writers Project under the Works Progress Administration during the 1930's and 1940's. The travel guides, from Michigan to Missouri and New York to California, cover history, geography and culture of each state. The idea for the project was to employ writers such as Saul Bellow, John Cheever and Richard Wright to compose articles about the states. The set of books have historic value and although older, contain information that is current today. A complete set may be found in the Reference collection and some titles are in the circulating collection of the Central Library in the travel area.
The Michigan volume highlights many of the cities including Kalamazoo: "The two main business streets are exceptionally wide. The downtown area, centered at Main and Burdick Streets, is composed mainly of two- and three-story structures. The one 'skyscraper,' a 15-story bank building, looks down on peddlers hawking celery and peanuts—a sight peculiar to Kalamazoo." Oh for some crisp celery and hot peanuts today! This history continues and may elicit a chuckle from readers but is invaluable information that should be appreciated by today's readers as well as future readers.
This is the third in a series by an Edgar winning author, and it does not disappoint. The novel begins in Istanbul in the 1840's. Yashim, the eunuch detective from the previous novels, is charged by the Ottoman sultan to travel to Venice to find a missing portrait by the artist Bellini. However, Yashim devises a plan so that his friend, the irrepressible Polish ambassador Pawleski, goes instead. Disguised as a rich American art connoisseur, Pawleski finds his life in danger as he attempts to untangle the web surrounding the portrait. Wonderfully evocative, Venice in the mid 1800's comes to life, along with the richly drawn characters. The first two novels, "The Janissary Tree" and "The Snake Stone," are also well worth reading.
You may never have heard of Barney Rosset but his mark on 20th century literature is an indelible one in large part because of his courageous stand against the censorship of books and his unwavering championing of the works of some of literature's most important writers. Rosset is best known for his owning and operating of Grove Press, an important publisher during the 1950's and 60's of some of literature's greatest avant garde pioneers, including the work of Samuel Beckett (Waiting for Godot), Jean Genet, Eugene Ionesco, Tom Stoppard, Harold Pinter, and Kenzaburo Oe. In 1957 Rosset launched the influential magazine Evergreen Review which brought to the attention of readers those involved with the Beat Movement (Jack Kerouac, Hubert Selby Jr., Allen Ginsberg e.g.) and the emerging counterculture of the 1960's. Aware of the importance of literature as a galvanizing force to bring about new ideas and creative experimentation by way of the First Amendment, Rosset famously fought several cases of censorship (notably the work of Henry Miller and D.H. Lawrence) during his time as publisher. Rosset was recently recognized for his work as a leader in publishing by the National Book Foundation and appeared as the subject of a recent NPR piece discussing his long career.
Tuesday, April 19 was Holocaust Remembrance Day. The period of World War II has always interested me. I didn't experience it, but I can read nonfiction works by and about people who did, or I can read novels that introduce me to new situations, people and emotions, all helping me understand, even a little, what it must have been like.
In the last year, I read a handful of books set during the Holocaust. I shared them with friends who enjoy good writing; these friends shared the titles with other friends. Now I'd like to offer three of them to you.
Suite Francaise
About the author Irene Nemirovosky, a New York Times reviewer said, "She wrote what may be the first work of fiction about what we now call World War II. She also wrote, for all to read at last, some of the greatest, most humane and incisive fiction that conflict has produced."
This is a book that almost wasn't published. Irene Nemirovsky was a Ukrainian Jew who had lived in France since 1919. She was arrested on July 13, 1942 by French policemen enforcing German race laws. Her crime was being a "stateless person of Jewish descent." She was taken to Auschwitz where she died. Her husband Michael Epstein worked for her release from prison, but was shortly sent to Auschwitz where he died, too. Their daughter Denise was hidden and survived, along with a manuscript that she did not so much as read until the late 1990s.
Published in 2007, Suite Francaise features two novellas along with biographical information, including some correspondence by Michael Epstein as he sought information on his wife's whereabouts. It also includes Nemirovsky's plans for two other novellas which never were written.
What is chilling about this book is that so much of what Nemirovsky wrote must have been from first-hand observation. "Storm in June" recounts the experiences of a few people fleeing Paris as the Germans invade. She captures a full range of human responses — how, really, might you and your neighbors react to such circumstances? Sometimes it's not pretty. "Dolce" tells about the uneasy adjustments taking place in a small village under German control.
Knowing what happened to the author and her husband makes them all the more compelling.
The True Story of Hansel and Gretel
The fairy tale of a brother and sister lost in the forest is re-told with Poland as the backdrop. It's near the end of the War. A Jewish brother and sister, renamed Hansel and Gretel by their parents, are hastily dropped off in a dense forest as their parents are being chased by the Nazis. The children wander around and happen upon the hut of an old woman ("the witch" she is called by the villagers). Magda takes them in, but is she a good witch, or a bad witch? I won't divulge any more because I hope you'll read it for yourself. As with all fairy tales, this story contains moments of beauty and horror.
The Book Thief
Australian Markus Zusak has written a highly imaginative story about a little girl growing up in Germany during the war. The book's title refers to a nickname given to Liesel by her foster father. Though illiterate at the beginning of the story, Liesel is fascinated with books and her father teaches her to read. Liesel finds comfort in her books and gives comfort to the townspeople as she reads to them in a bomb shelter. She also gives comfort to Max, a young Jewish man her foster parents are protecting, with whom she forms a deep friendship. Zusak's vivid writing shows the best and worst of humans, but this book really is heartwarming. It's a sweet portrait of a little girl who keeps moving forward as everything around her falls apart.
Lately, I seem to discover poetry and other commentaries about literature and/or books and how important each is to us. The April 2009 issue of Bookbird, a magazine published by the IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) folks, contains a short poem by J. Patrick Lewis, a poet from Westerville OH. Here it is:
What a tribute to books! And, to literature. Imagine yourself on a journey, taken vicariously through a favorite book. See yourself caught up in the moment, and forgetting such everyday things as eating and showering. See yourself in a far-away place, returning home after a glorious journey that would not have been possible without the trip taken with a book!
The Library has many books by J. Patrick Lewis, including The Bookworm's Feast: a Potluck of Poems and Please Bury Me in the Library. These may be found in the Children's collection, along with Mr. Lewis' other titles.
Drop by soon and enjoy your feast or journey with these and other delectable choices from the poetry collections in Children's, Teen, and Adult areas.
Every once in a while, you find a book with the power to transport you to another place and time. Cutting for Stone is just such a book.
The characters are fully developed and fascinating. The plot is full of human joy, as well as grief and suffering. The time frame covers a period of more than 30 years, allowing the reader to see the characters as they grow and change and confront the confluences of historical upheavels and their own personal destiny.
The author, Abraham Verghese is a doctor, and the plot of this book revolves around an English doctor in Ethiopia, who becomes the father of twin boys who grow up to become doctors. It's the story of their birth, his rejection of them, and the lives they all weave separately, and eventually intersect, that captures you from the first paragraph.
As someone who prefers a good nonfiction book, I have to admit that this fiction account is so well written and developed that it goes on my list of all-time favorite reads. You will not be disappointed.
I'm determined to have a healthy, abundant garden this year, and due to my two beagles running around the yard, I want to leave chemicals out of the equation. Trying to learn all the secrets of organic gardening at first seemed overwhelming to me, but I decided to start slowly and explore topics one at a time. Composting was the first organic gardening topic on my list. The aptly named Compost by Clare Foster is a simple beginner's guide to understanding the compost pile. The book gives a brief description of the science behind decomposition and then delves into all the materials suitable for the process. Foster details various techniques for achieving the best, least-smelly compost pile possible, and does so in a clear, concise manner perfect for a beginner. I'm confident my garden will benefit from this book, not to mention the fact that I look forward to making fewer trips to the garbage can!
Apr. 20, 1928 British astronomer Gerald Hawkins was born. Hawkins was an established astronomer at Boston University and the Harvard-Smithsonian Observatory who determined that Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England was a sophisticated ancient astronomical computer. Although others had speculated on the importance of Stonehenge, Hawkins performed an intense study which he published in the journal Nature in 1963. He found astronomical alignments among 165 points of Stonehenge purely associated with the sun and moon. He used a computer to show that a pattern of alignments with twelve major lunar and solar events existed. Whether you consider Stonehenge an ancient observatory, astronomical calendar or calculator, the construction of it was an impressive engineering feat and it is shrouded in mystery!
Apr. 21, 1902 Marie and Pierre Curie successfully isolated one gram of radioactive radium in the laboratory in Paris. Marie and Pierre shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics with French scientist A. Henri Becquerel for their groundbreaking investigations in radioactivity. Marie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. The scientific partnership of Marie and Pierre achieved world renown and Marie would go on to win a second Nobel Prize. More about Marie at a later date she is a science topic all her own!
Apr. 22, 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated in the U.S. to encourage environmental awareness and responsibility. Its mission is to safeguard the nation's water, air and soil from pollution. The global theme for Earth Day 2009 is "The Green Generation". The first Earth Day in 1970 is considered by many to be the birth of the modern environmental movement.


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This 18" lovey (also known as a security blanket or blankey) is sure to be loved by any little girl or boy. Perfect size to hold on to and carry around - they are guaranteed to adore it! The pattern comes with directions for both a chick and a duck.
Materials Needed:
-325 yards worsted weight yarn (or yarn of your choice) in 2-3colors and black (or amount of colors of your choice)
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Gauge is not important, just make sure you are using an appropriate hook size for your yarn of choice. An I hook with worsted weight should give you an 18" blanket.
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Access to Voter Registration for Low-income Ohioans Set to Improve
Christian Smith-Socaris on December 10, 2009 - 1:56pm
Low-income Ohioans will soon be ensured access to voter registration at Ohio public assistance offices as the result of a settlement agreement that resolves a three-year old lawsuit compelling compliance with the federal National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Section 7 of the NVRA requires public assistance agencies to provide voter registration opportunities to their clients. The lawsuit was brought because many of Ohio's public assistance offices were ignoring their responsibilities to provide voter registration to their clients, and there was no state official overseeing the state's compliance with the law. At the time of filing, then-Secretary of State (SOS) Kenneth Blackwell contended that the state's obligation to provide voter registration services to its low-income residents was satisfied by the maintenance of a toll-free hotline for public assistance offices to call.
"As a result of the steps the Secretary of State and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director will take, we expect hundreds of thousands of voting-eligible low-income Ohioans to be registered to vote," said Lisa Danetz, Senior Counsel in the Democracy Program at Demos and co-lead counsel for the plaintiffs. "We applaud the integration of voter registration into agency processes as well as the planned monitoring of the county public assistance offices."
As a result of the agreement, the provision of voter registration services will be institutionalized within the office procedures at county DJFS offices, and both the Secretary of State (SOS) and ODJFS will make sure such services are provided. In particular:
- A notice of the availability of voter registration and a voter registration application will be integrated within each agency's benefits forms;
- The provision of voter registration, and its details, will be incorporated into the ODJFS statewide computer system used by all frontline caseworkers;
- The state will implement an extensive and regular training program for those employees with voter registration responsibilities;
- There will be regular reporting and monitoring of important data from the statewide computer system, county boards of elections and county DJFS offices;
- The SOS will conduct at least 20 unannounced spot checks of local agencies each year;
- Both the SOS and ODJFS will follow up with counties whose local agencies appear not to be providing voter registration services;
- ODJFS will conduct a regular review of voter registration services, using the same mechanisms that it employs to oversee the local provision of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly food stamps); and,
- To broaden voter registration among low-income residents, the SOS will designate the Department of Veterans Affairs, in its administration of medical services and services for homeless veterans, as a voter registration agency. The SOS will also work with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to encourage voter registration among recently released offenders.
The settlement is a result of work carried out by the NVRA Implementation Project, a collaboration between Demos, Project Vote, ACORN and the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. The project's goal is to remedy the serious under-representation of low-income voters in the electorate. In Ohio, only seventy-one percent of low-income citizens are registered to vote compared to ninety percent of affluent citizens. Similar disparities exist throughout the country, even as racial, ethnic, age and other disparities have recently been reduced. NVRA compliance is also an element of PSN's 2010 Shared Multi-State Election Reform Agenda and will be an election reform focus for us in the coming legislative session.
Similar lawsuits have been filed in Indiana and New Mexico, and in 2008 successfully settled a lawsuit in Missouri that has led to a vast increase in voter registration applications submitted at the state's public assistance offices. In fact, agency-based registrations in Missouri skyrocketed from 8,000 a year to more than 100,000 in just eight months after the court-ordered settlement. It is estimated that proper implementation of the NVRA's public assistance provisions nationwide could result in 2-3 million additional voter registrations per year.
Settlement in Lawsuit against State of Ohio for NVRA Noncompliance
Demos - NVRA Implementation Project
Demos - Federal Court Lawsuit Settlement Brings Ohio into Compliance with National Voter Registration Act
Project Vote - Representational Bias in the 2008 Electorate
Progressive States Network - NVRA Compliance
Progressive States Network - 2010 Shared Multi-State Election Reform Agenda


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After months of speculation about whom Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney would pick to run with him, his choice was announced Saturday as Paul Ryan.
A Congressional representative from Wisconsin, Ryan is best known for his stance on Medicare and his suggested reductions to that and other social programs.
According to published reports, Ryan is a favorite among the Tea Party movement.
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''Norton has given us living, breathing characters that we know and understand . . . and who inhabit our imaginations after we've finished this book." —Jeffery DeaverIn many ways, Reeve LeClaire looks like a typical twenty-two year old girl. She's finally landed her own apartment, she waitresses to pay the bills, and she wishes she wasn't so nervous around new people. She thinks of herself as agile, not skittish. As serious, not grim. But Reeve is anything but normal.
Ten years ago, she was kidnapped and held captive. After a lucky escape, she's spent the last six years trying to rebuild her life, a recovery thanks in large part to her indispensable therapist Dr. Ezra Lerner. But when he asks her to help another girl rescued from a similar situation, Reeve realizes she may not simply need to mentor this young victim—she may be the only one who can protect her from a cunning predator who is still out there, watching every move.
From the author of the #1 non-fiction bestseller Perfect Victim: The True Story of the Girl in the Box comes a novel that draws you into a chilling and engrossing world. With masterful plot twists and shifting points of view that make it as irresistible as Gone Girl, Carla Norton's The Edge of Normal is a stunning debut thriller.
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Online Medical Billing and Coding Training
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the demand for medical billing and coding specialists to increase by 21% between 2010 and 2020. Based on their projections, nearly 40,000 jobs will be created in this time, making this one of the fastest growing fields in the nation. Online programs that prepare prospective billers and coders for the field have the same focus: impart students with a working knowledge of coding standards, office administration practices, and medical terms and diagnoses.
Taking Medical Coding and Billing Classes Online
Online training for medical records and health information technicians is similar to — if not identical to — traditional, classroom-based training when it comes to the topics covered. The main difference with online training is the delivery method of class materials. Online courses give students the opportunity to complete their class materials and readings without having to commit to a more formal class time. This can be useful for those with other time-consuming responsibilities that make adhering to a regular class schedule difficult, such as a full-time job or familial obligations.
Whether working towards a certificate or an associate degree, the courses required for medical billing and coding students are designed to prepare them for credentialing exams and entry-level employment. Below is an example of the classes one can expect from an education in this field, whether the classes are completed online or on campus:
- Medical Terminology: Break down medical terms based on suffix and prefix
- Anatomy & Physiology: Learn about the different human systems, body functions, and diseases
- Healthcare Laws & Ethics: Follow proper procedures when handling patient records
- Health Insurance: Understand the different policies and how to process claims
- Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding: Describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services
- International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th edition (ICD-10): As of this year, this is the standard for medical coders
- Basic Office Skills: Keyboarding, data entry, and office administration
Why Complete Your Training Online?
There are several advantages to pursuing an online degree or certificate over taking the more traditional approach. For one, the cost is typically lower. Online degree programs are often less expensive than traditional programs because students save money on room and board by not having to live on campus, as well as commuting costs even if they did not choose to live on campus. In addition, tuition and supplemental fees for certification exams and application do not differ a great deal between online and on campus programs for medical billing and coding, making online programs less expensive overall.
Scheduling classes is another advantage. Online students are not tied to classrooms and instructor schedules. Though most classes are led by an actual instructor, most online training programs do not require students to be "present" at any particular time as long as they complete their readings and assignments by deadline.
How Online Training Works
Classes are presented in varying formats, from recorded lectures and video presentations to electronic articles and assignments. Online students can listen to or read lectures wherever they have a good Internet connection. They are able to access course materials at any time of the day. However, most exams are timed, and many programs are not self-directed. This means that students are not always able to complete a course whenever they choose because they still must follow provided guidelines and due dates.
Most online programs require at least six months of intensive work. Those best suited for online training in this field are self-motivated, hardworking, and determined. You must understand that deadlines need to be met and must have the ability to multitask, as online students have to essentially guide their own progression through a program, though an instructor often is available for questions and help.
In addition, most online programs still require some in-person field work. Whether taken in person or online, medical billing and coding programs often require students to take an externship or practicum in a physician's office, hospital, or other health care facility. This allows students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by applying the theory, codes, and terms they learned in class to real-world situations.
It also gives them the chance to build important professional relationships while learning from those already in the field. While it is possible to create your own schedule and remotely code from home, these externships often operate during regular business hours, so it's still the responsibility of the online student to adjust his or her schedule accordingly.
Keeping Up-to-Date
Online medical billing and coding classes tend to make it easier for those already certified and working in the field to stay up-to-date with coding standards, billing practices, and software upgrades. Certain certifications may even require the advancement of a degree to earn or renew credentials. For example, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) requires an associate degree from an accredited institution for billers and coders to be eligible to sit the exam for the Registered Health Information Technician Certification.
Read through our guides to medical billing and coding training to learn more about what is required to increase skills and knowledge in this field, whether you choose to complete your training online or in a classroom.


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Hi All,
I just got an email from Gigapansystems about a competition for taking an Olympic Gigapan. I don't want to rain on their parade too much but this is a really bad idea :
And in the linked article about the general rules for cameras :
In other articles I have read it has said that if you break the rules you may lose your kit :
So, you'll just about be able to get a Gigapan Epic (100) but at 27*30*15 without camera and lens for a Pro, you've got no chance. Even if you were happy to run it sitting on a wall or something instead of a tripod.
Bearing in mind the total fear and paranoia about terrorism at the olympics, I myself won't be going anywhere near them for fear of being shot by hyped up, armed FBI agents wandering round wanting to shoot the first person who talks with an accent they aren't familiar with.
I can only imagine what's going to happen to the first person who whips out what looks like an automated targeting platform and starts pointing it at major bits of Olympic attraction…
You have been warned!
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I brought an epic pro to the 2010 Winter Olympics in laid back Vancouver without success. Was completely banned from using a tripod in any venue. (I did not have a press pass)
With an official Olympic Press Pass, things would be different, but the passes are very difficult to obtain.
I have had great success with sports photography and the Gigapan unit, but having a press pass has been paramount (such as my X games panoramas, the press pass was a requirement.)
Now, the real question for the future, how can we legitimize Gigapan type images so that press passes can be more forthcoming? Maybe Gigapan Systems could sponsor some competitions where the prize is assistance in obtaining official credentials to particular events.
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Thank you for alerting us to these strict regulations.
We want to be clear that the images do NOT need to be of the events specifically – as with any competition – our topic is open to creative inspirational interpretation. Entries can be taken anywhere – in any way that focus on the spirit and excitement of the Olympics.
We do not want anyone to jeopardize their equipment – but instead help capture the fun of the Olympic experience.
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By all accounts the 2012 folks have gone nuts about both security and branding control (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/apr/13/oly…). Like it is illegal for any shops to use the words "2012" or "medals" or "olympics". Security people were told to put their food in plastic bags so no one would accidentally see their chips package and think that meant the chip company was associated with the Olympics. Apparently you can't use cash in soda machines because Visa is a sponsor and only allows their cards for all purchases. Its that kind of crazy.


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The Journal Sentinel's team of Packers beat writers provide the latest news, notes and analysis
Former coach says Packers' Harris a violent runner
Green Bay --- From afar, Jeff Beckles watched DuJuan Harris' first carry as a Green Bay Packer. The running backs coach at Troy saw the 5-foot-7 Harris take the toss, turn upfield for 11 yards and finish with a punishing lowered shoulder on Detroit's Ricardo Silva. And he wasn't surprised at all.
"That's DuJuan," he said. "He would do that on a regular basis."
Suddenly, the Packers' offense boasts a trio of running backs thanks to Harris' rise from relative obscurity. In Green Bay's 27-20 win over Detroit, he gave the Packers an unexpected boost. Alex Green was a third-round pick in 2011. Ryan Grant is the team's fifth all-time leading rusher. But Harris? He was undrafted out of Troy a year ago and lost in the shuffle in Jacksonville as a rookie.
Beckles first noticed Harris as Central Michigan's running backs coach in the 2009 GMAC Bowl. Troy lost, 44-41, to Central Michigan that day but Harris rushed for 114 yards on 12 carries with two scores. The running style stood out. Harris ran "violently," Beckles said.
At Troy, he saw it up close. Beckles believes Harris has untapped potential because of the offense Troy ran. A more north-south running game in the pros may benefit Harris.
"I knew he was a hard runner," Beckles said. "Through that spring and that fall, I saw that. He was a very hard downhill runner. And we ran a shotgun offense. So a lot of the time, DuJuan has to run lateral before he can change direction and go north and south. I always knew that if you put him in an I-formation where he's 8-10 yards behind the quarterback and he's actually going downhill, he'd be full speed before he hits the line of scrimmage.
"He makes one cut and he goes. He runs the ball powerful — shoulder down and runs hard. He runs violently."
So that's why Beckles sees Harris beating the odds in Green Bay, too. Against the Lions, Harris ran downhill. Nothing fancy. On seven carries, he gained 31 yards with a touchdown. Whereas Green has excelled in the spread and on stretch plays, Harris runs well in sealed-off rushing lanes with pulling guards and tackles. At times, Troy used the pistol offense to take advantage of this. Beckles said Harris is at his best with a full head of steam.
He relishes contact, too. Harris' favorite part of practice in college was blitz pick-up. As one of Troy's most avid weightlifters, he enjoyed taking on hard-charging linebackers.
Beckles points to one kick return against South Carolina in 2010.
"He didn't get the ball," he said. "Jerrel Jernigan got the ball but he led him up through and South Carolina — one of their best guys, a corner came up — and he KO'd him to open up a hole for Jernigan. They had to come get him. He couldn't get up. They had to come get him. He didn't play anymore after that."
So far in Green Bay, Harris is raising eyebrows. Now comes the hard part --- sustaining and improving.
These next three weeks, the Packers will see if they indeed do have a three-headed attack at running back.
"He brings it," Beckles said. "He's fast, obviously, and he's strong. He's going to bring it. He's not going to let up."
(Journal Sentinel photo by Rick Wood)
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I think he would excel in the offense as soon as they get a large and in charge Oline.Hide replies
I see the "current" O-line being quite good potentially; that is: Sherrod|Newhouse <-> Lang <-> D-Smith <-> Sitton <-> Bulaga|Barclay
I'm assuming this is Saturday's last year; so it looks like they need a serviceable/good backup guard, and they're set.
I don't trust Dietrick-Smith at all, seen him bulldozed back into A-Rod too many times for my liking. Putting him at center would terrify me!
nobody cares what terrifies your little weenie
you can tell by looking at that picture above that he loves to play football...he is hungry and having fun!
AR really likes him....AR also really liked Cobb and see how he has flourished.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this guy again.
When he lowered his shoulder on his first run as a Packer, I knew he would fit right in. He took Ricardo Silva to the woodshed with that boom lowering.Hide replies
In Packerspeak, that's called Pad Level
That's so 2011. This year, the en vogue term is "juice".
At 5'7" he shouldn't have a problem "lowering" his pad level!
good thing it doesn't have to be lower than your IQ
What is your problem mRNipls?
Interesting article, Cedric Benson also preferred the "I" formation. I hope this former coach has spoken with McPuffy, or that McPuffy has read this! They used the I a lot when Benson was healthy, lately, not as much, but they did pull a guard on Grant's nice run so we'll see what's in store for this weekend. Gotta do what's best, and Kuhn's a decent lad blocker, so Harris might just be the guy! LOL, I always wanted GB to have one of those "little Scat-Backs", hopefully now we do!Hide replies
He's not so much of a scat-back though. He delivers the wood and he's well over 200lbs. He's more in the Maurice Jones Drew thickness than the Darren Sproles / Julian Edleman type.
LOL. What''s really funny is that McCarthy makes in a month what will take you a decade because you're too stupid to realize how much smarter he is than you. LOLOL
Now that's some funny sheeIET!! What an idiot. Go play with your Jay Cutler doll. Houndog...lol More like douchBag
He's to short, he's junk, never gonna amount to anything.................hehehe.Hide replies
He must have excellent "Pad Level", he he he!
66, he does have that, the kid is a tough little SOB, I think we might just have something there, out of nowhere comes this little dynamo. the running game is looking a little better these days.
Yes it does and I hope his lower center of gravity makes him better on mud, snow, snow, and ice in the late season. I remember what a great mudder Edgar Bennet was.
We always thought Starks and some other backs ran too high, Harris runs low without trying. He must be hard to tackle when he lowers the shoulder, you have to bend over to tackle him while protecting your knees. The coaches love his "pad level". So much for the short jokes. The guy runs with a lot of heart and a chip on his shoulder with something to prove. He also provides a change of pace from your prototypical NFL back. I like him and because of his size I think he will become as popular as Kuhn as a fan favorite. Lets hear it fans, " DUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuu".Hide replies
Ask the guy he ran over on the first play of the game if it is hard to tackle him.
I don't know if we can ask because I don't know if he has sufficiently recovered from that collision to speak.
It's amazing that this unknown kid could bring an entirely new dimension (and future?) to the Packers. Nobody's even talking about Grant anymore.
Starks, by no fault of his own, isn't accountable because of his injury history so they need to go a different direction. I would love to see the Pack sign Peyton Hillis over the summer. Green as the one cut zone guy. Harris as the tiny powerful energy source and Hillis as the big brumbling beast. That would be a hard offense to stop.Hide replies
Are you joking? The same Peyton Hillis that refused to play because of a stupid contract dispute? Save the prima donnas for the Chicago and New Yorks of the world. We have one already in Finley. We don't need another one.
Aaron, I agree, he did himself no favors, and with a bad team that he could have helped, now he's with an other terrible team, good for him.
Just another fine late season move by Ted...and whats with the McPuffy? You must have some serious Packer envy to have such a hard on for MM, many of us dislike certain plays, schemes or calls and regularly second guess him, like all good armchair QBs do, but McPuffy? Thats the best you can do? Its a stupid juvenile nickname and you need to drop it...
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---- — The U.S. Supreme Court makes landmark decisions on a regular basis, from ending racial segregation to a 2000 decision in which they essentially picked the president of the United States.
Yet, for most Americans, this group of non-elected, lifetime appointees operate in a relative veil of secrecy. That's why it's time for the justices to allow cameras in the courtroom during oral arguments, or for Congress to move ahead with legislation opening the doors to it.
A prohibition on cameras or audio broadcasting from the courtroom went in place in 1946. In 1999, when Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley introduced legislation that would have allowed cameras into Supreme Court proceedings, the court acquiesced a bit by beginning to release audio of oral arguments, but only after arguments concluded.
Grassley, a Republican, and Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, according to the Chicago Tribune "recently introduced legislation that would require all open court sessions to be televised unless a majority of justices find that cameras would violate the due process rights of a party or parties in a case."
Nearly all court sessions are open to the public, but only a handful of spectators can attend. In this age of nearly instantaneous transfers of information, the momentous decisions made by the court are released in a plodding and confusing manner. After decisions are printed, staffers of news operations gather the decisions and sprint to reporters who try to decipher complicated rulings and get the news to the public. The process sometimes leads to embarrassing results, such as when CNN erroneously reported the outcome of the Affordable Care Act case.
Going by their past statements, the Justices are currently split 4-3 towards not allowing cameras, with two who haven't publicly voiced an opinion.
Justices arguing against cameras generally cite concerns that it could spur grandstanding by justices. But in the growing number of states that have allowed video cameras to broadcast proceedings, that hasn't been the case. In the recent broadcast of the George Zimmerman trial, the judge and lawyers didn't play to the camera. Instead, those who cared to watch the gavel-to-gavel coverage were given a good education on the workings of a trial.
Legal scholars see no Constitutional reason why Congress could not force the high court to televise its public proceedings, but it would be better if the Justices changed the rules themselves.
The public should have the right to see how their Supreme Court makes decisions, without having to rely on proceedings to be filtered by others.
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African business, politics and lifestyle
Africa takes the stage in London
Africa is providing a lot of fine material for the London theatre these days.
A rare outing for Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman was a highlight at the National last year. This was followed, also at the National, by Matt Charman's The Observer, which unpicked preparations for an election in an unnamed African nation.
More recently, Lynn Nottage's excellent Ruined, which dealt with tough themes relating to women's lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has just finished an acclaimed run at the Almeida in Islington.
Last night saw the press preview of Moira Buffini's Welcome to Thebes, which transposes ancient Greek myths to another unidentified African country (Liberia?) emerging from years of war.
I haven't yet seen many reviews of Richard Eyre's fine-looking production at the National, but the Guardian's Michael Billington gives it a reasonably respectful nod.
Weapons of war
When Hillary Clinton visited the Democratic Republic of Congo in August, she spoke out against rape and said women should not be used as "weapons of war".
The Secretary of State wanted Congo's government to do more to stop sexual violence and prosecute offenders in an area where armed groups still use rape to terrorise local people seven years after the war was meant to have ended.
The cash cost of war
We often hear of the human cost of war. We don't often see the cash cost laid out so baldly as in the price list that went with my colleague Abdi Sheikh's feature from Mogadishu on the arms market that thrives in the city amid Somalia's tragedy.
Among popular weapons, a 120 mm mortar costs $700, plus $55 for each mortar bomb. A 23 mm anti-aircraft gun (truck mounted), fetches a hefty $20,000.
Africa? No thanks.
The pivotal marketing position when South Africa were still bidding for the 2010 World Cup was the assertion it would be a tournament for all of the continent. 'Africa's bid' was the pay-off line used throughout the successful campaign.
Using famous footballing personalities from around the continent, South Africa garnered widespread support with its all-inclusive approach against their Arab rivals in the race to win the right to host the event.
Rwanda: legacy of a genocide 15 years on
This April marks 15 years since the Rwandan genocide, an event that still casts a dark shadow over the region. It was a killing spree that lasted just three months, but that left 800,000 people dead, most ethnic Tutsis, killed by soldiers and civilians from the majority Hutu ethnic community.
It took an army of exiled Tutsi Rwandans, led by Rwanda's current president Paul Kagame, to stop the killings. That government, still in power 15 years later, has vowed that a Rwandan genocide can never happen again. It's a policy that has had a deep impact on the whole region, especially on Rwanda's bigger neighbour, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
France and Africa. New relationship?
Before Nicolas Sarkozy was elected president in 2007, he made clear he wanted to break with France's old way of doing business in Africa – a cosy blend of post-colonial corruption and patronage known as "Françafrique" that suited a fair few African dictators and the French establishment alike.
He has made the same point during his past visits to the continent.
"The old pattern of relations between France and Africa is no longer understood by new generations of Africans, or for that matter by public opinion in France. We need to change the pattern of relations between France and Africa if we want to look at the future together," Sarkozy said in South Africa early last year.
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Trekking through the mountains to Congo's "De Gaulle"
Emmanuel Braun was named as Reuters Video Journalist of the Year this month for his coverage of Africa.
The call takes me by surprise. It is our contact at the CNDP, the rebel movement in eastern Congo, telling us its leader Laurent Nkunda has agreed to meet us in his stronghold in the Masisi Mountains.
Is East Africa ready for oil?
Buoyed by recent discoveries of commercial scale oil deposits in Uganda, east African policy makers, foreign oil explorers and their local partners trooped to a five-star hotel on the Kenyan coast this week to reflect on the progress and chart future strategies.Viewed as a frontier region for oil exploration, east Africa's first major oil find was made by Tullow Oil and Heritage Oil companies in the Albertine Basin, which spans the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (whose improving relations are making the exploitation of the reserves look morel ikely).Before that, Tanzania had found vast reserves of natural gas in Songo Songo and Mnazi Bay areas.Just like Rwanda, which hopes to revolutionise electricity generation in the region through methane gas from Lake Kivu, Tanzania hopes to power cars from the gas and generate much needed electricity from its natural gas.The regional economic power house Kenya has, however, had disappointing results so far in its search for oil.Although 32 wells have been sunk here since the 1950s, only traces of oil and gas have been found. It is now reprocessing data gathered over that period in the hope new knowledge and technology will reveal hidden deposits.Drilling, an expensive affair that prospectors say can cost a firm $200 million for one well, took a commercial break in the 1980s. But it has also seen a resurgence of interest, thanks to last year's rise of crude in global markets.Kenya issued 14 exploration licenses last year and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is set to sink its first well in the second half of this year in the eastern province.Kiraitu Murungi, the nation's energy minister, told the meeting in Mombasa they were praying day and night for the new well and data reprocessing to show signs of oil.On the other hand, Uganda — long reliant on Kenya's ageing oil refinery for its supply of petroleum products — has grand plans for its newfound oil resources.They include the construction of a state of the art modern refinery at an estimated cost of $1.3 billion to process its oil as well as oil from any new finds in the region.Uganda's energy and mineral development minister, Hillary Onek, spoke of the plans with a grin and added that the region, believed to share common geology, could be headed for a better future as it taps its oil and gas reserves to power development.However, as officials and oil prospectors retired to the hotel's restaurants and beach bar for a drink in the evenings, they must have wondered if a few obstacles may not block the path to that prosperous future.The global financial crisis is weighing heavily on the finance base of some companies prospecting in the region.Lack of local skilled manpower in oil and gas industry is also worrying. So is the big question of how to equitably manage revenues from oil and gas so that oil and gas do not turn into a curse for the region as they have elsewhere on the continent.Is east Africa ready to handle oil and gas? Will oil discoveries help local communities?
A tournament too far?
A new soccer tournament is being played out in Ivory Coast this week to indifference from most of the continent. The African Nations Championship is proving to be the damp squib it always looked in danger of becoming.
The CHAN, keeping up the rich tradition of abbreviations for African sporting events, is a tournament designed to give more international competition to players based on the continent.
from Photographers' Blog:
Death all around
A Congolese refugee in a tattered baseball cap, worn clothes and blue flip-flops begged me for a cigarette at Kibati, a camp for 65,000 people displaced by fighting in eastern Congo.
I scolded him, saying smoking was bad for his health, as if anything could be worse for your health than living in this conflict-racked corner of Democratic Republic of Congo.


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Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer w/ Express Cycle - White ENERGY STAR®Item# 02628102000 | Model# 28102
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No one in its class performs better* and no one in its class cleans better.**
The Kenmore® 28102 washer is now bigger.*** It also features the high-performing Triple Action® impeller to provide a deep clean, 3-part wash motion while using less water. This triple action system includes a wash basket motion, an impeller action and a burst of concentrated detergent pumped through the wash plate.
The white Kenmore 2810 washing machine uses 63% less water and 73% less energy for over $175 per year in total savings.† It also makes it easier than ever to get whiter whites, thanks to the Timed Oxi™ dispenser. Just press a button, and your oxi additives are released into the wash at the right time to help boost cleaning power. Set-in stains are no match for the Soak cycle that helps eliminate tough stains from clothing. The PreWash option also lets you customize your wash to clean organic stains like berries, wine or extra-dirty loads.
- Combining wash basket motion, impeller rotation and a burst of concentrated detergent, the Triple Action® impeller deep cleans fabrics while using less water.
- Stainboost™ extends wash time for a deeper soak, better cleaning penetration and more powerful stain removal while remaining gentle on fabrics.
- The timed Oxi-Option™ is designed to automatically add powdered oxygen cleaners at just the right moment in your washer's cycle for deeper cleaning and brighter whites.
- Designed to effectively clean up to 20 towels at once, this 4.5 cu. ft. capacity washer gets more clean in fewer loads.
- Rapid basin rotation uses centrifugal force to remove excess moisture from fabrics quickly, reduce dry times and ease transfer from washer to dryer.
**Among leading brand top load high efficiency washers with washplates greater than 4.0 cu. ft. and less than 4.7 cu. ft. as measured by DOE standards, based on an 8 lb load.
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Although I did not have trouble originally. This year The machine has had three service calls. The first tech told me I was using to much soap. I knew that wasn't true as I wash my laundry and then rewash to remove any residue. The machine continued to make the horrible noises after he "fixed it" two weeks later the circuit board started acting up. Same tech came back, said he ordered parts never showed back up again. In the meantime I noticed that the entire top of the machine is rusting. Then the machine started leaking water out the bottom of machine. Tech just left. The bearing went, and that was wrong from the beginning. I asked about the rust. he said they do that and it is not covered by warranty. Although this tech was very nice, I am really angry with the poor quality of such an expensive machine. This was a very expensive machine when I bought it and I purchased the extended warranty
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This washer does everything it promises. After reading some negative reviews, the hubby and I started a load of wash and decided to sit there and watch it the whole cycle. I am not sure if some negative reviewers got a defective washer, but mine does the job AND does it well. The soap gets mixed effectively by multiple blasts of water that rinses the detergent shoot. It then sprays the wash while it slowly spins the clothes to ensure an even spread. The impeller does an excellent job of agitating the clothing and you can see your clothes being fully saturated and moved about. The rinse cycle/s evenly distribute water and I have no issue with soap being left behind on the laundry. I use fabric softener as well, and it also is evenly distributed and I have no residue on the cleaned wash. As far as the spin cycle, this baby will spin your clothes practically dry if you set the spin setting to high! Talk about a time saver for your dryer. I can't say anything negative about this washer. I use it frequently and do loads ranging from small to packed full, lightly soiled to super dirty work clothes. My family's clothes are clean and smell fresh.
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Our old dryer went out - and we were never quite happy with our old washer. To make a long story short - we investigated all of the washers and dryers available locally. We decided on the 28102 and the accompanying dryer (68102). I read the reviews and decided to give them a try. I am quite impressed. We always had to head to the laundromat to wash our sleeping bags. The washer (and the dryer) handle a standard size sleeping bag like a champ. They take care of a set of king size sheets in a single load. They do a decent job on a load of jeans and such. It takes a bit getting used to the lower water levels and the different noises. You think - how can it get the laundry clean without using more water? There were some bloodstains on the sheets from me scratching some chigger bites - they are all gone. There were some grease and dirt stains on one or two pairs of jeans - they are all gone. I am favorably impressed.
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This is my second high efficiency washing machine. The first was in our last apartment and it was a huge learning curve. I didn't like it for several reasons but mostly for the the fact that the other one would grow mold easily on the rubber ring of the front loader so I specifically sought a top loader. This machine is much better. It's pretty quiet and I have yet to have a trouble with the load being off balance as others have commented. I live in a 100 year old house and the only problem I've had is that the water sometimes doesn't get hot enough which is not due to the machine but rather to the state of our water lines. We have a baby and wash cloth diapers every other day and this machine gets them really clean. I like the multiple options for water temperature, soil level, rinse, etc. I even was able to wash my king size comforter in this machine and it came out great.
Lowell, MA
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After careful review of many different washing machines on the market, we decided on this one based on consumer reports (instead of a front loader which we read often smells moldy after a few months.) Well, big mistake. This machine does not clean our clothes very well or rinse them efficiently either. Sometimes portions of the clothes are still dry after a full hour cycle! Very odd! We read the manual and did exactly what they recommended. The washing times are too long and the clothes come out so wrinkled that even after drying they are a still wrinkly. (Especially my "permanent press" uniforms.) Who wants to iron anymore than we have to? This machine is getting returned and Sears was very accommodating about taking it back after 2 months. I probably will choose another Kenmore, but this time a front loader.
Manchester, MD
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We've owned this washer two weeks, and it's the worst purchase we ever made. I'm totally familiar with the HE machines and their specific detergents, having owned a front loader for 13 years. This new machine does not get the clothes clean, unless the load is small. Wash times are too lengthy. I absolutely hate this washer and wish I could return it, and go back to the whirlpool Duet I had before. Calling the number in the user manual is no help; you get scripted dialog that they won't deviate from.
Cincinnati, OH
This washes well, saves water & energy. However, the cycle times are a lot longer than older washers. If you interrupt a cycle, the machine can add another 10 minutes or more back on when you restart. If I use all features, some cycles are over 99 minutes long!! Also, probably not the best overall value - I estimate a very high cost of ownership. For what you save in Water & Energy, when this baby needs service, I am sure that it will cost you much more than you saved, and based on how it goes thru many unnecessary gyrations, I am sure that it is going to need service several times during it's life. I have watched a number of cycles. Quick starts & stops and reversals of the drum are unnecessary but done all of the time... Short starts & stops of the pump are also done - this just wears the machine out faster. This washer performs a lot of unnecessary acrobatics, for what reason....I am unsure.
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Got a great deal on this from their outlet store. Machine is MUCH quieter and uses much less water then our old school 2000 large Whirlpool. So far everything comes out clean and fresh, it holds a lot more clothes, and we haven't loaded it to the point it gives a overload error or anything yet. It takes quite a bit longer to wash in most cycles then the old machine, balances nicely, and makes up for the extra time by washing much more per load. Do be prepared to follow the manual directions as it does it's job a lot differently then the old machines do so you have to load differently and use the right soap. It does tend to buzz and clunk from time to time but overall is so quiet you might not know it's running till it goes into spin or fills. Very happy with it so far and hope it gives the type of service the old school machines that Kenmore and Whirlpool used to make.
Austin, TX
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installed @ 9am and worked for the installer. Got off work to return home to start washing clothes with my new washer...THE WASHER WILL NOT TURN ON. Unplugged it, made sure that the outlet was working, re-read the manual, plugged it in...The washer will not turn on. Broke in less than 12 hours after install...LEMON!
Montevallo, AL
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I replaced my old Kenmore with this product. So far I have been pleased. I chose this model for its cost effectiveness while still offering the cycles and options desired. It took a few loads to get used to it after being accustomed to the older models with agitator, but so far I have been pleased. I have not been able to tell a huge difference in cleanliness of the clothing and have had to re-run a few loads that held detergent after completing the full cycle. The major brands and baby detergents produce HE detergents which is all this machine runs, but I do like the way that it leaves the clothes damp after it's spin cycle and is much more gentle on clothing than the older washers. Only cons would be the inability to gets the whites truly white as older models and the soap not completely rinsing despite setting for a double rinse at times. Over all it is a good washer...it has quirks just as other models and older ones. Works well with the complimenting dryer. Cuts laundry time in half!
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Grades: Orvieto Semester
- Students who study with any of Messiah's approved off campus study programs will receive letter grades for their academic courses.
- The same pass/fail policy applies for students who are studying off campus as for those who are studying in Grantham (see policy outlined below).
- While there is no common university grading scale relating letter grades to
percentages; professors determine their own grading scales.The following is used to assign grades for coursework completed at the Orvieto Semester:
A 4.00 Excellent A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 Good B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 Satisfactory C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 Low Passing F .00 Failed
Pass/Fail Option
During their college careers, students may take a maximum of four courses on a pass/fail (P/F) basis with these conditions:
- Such a course must be from a discipline other than those required for the student's major or minor.
- Courses fulfilling requirements for a major, minor, or general education may not be used.
- Students may declare their intention to take a course under the Pass/Fail option when they register or through the first calendar week of classes at the beginning of the new term. Students may also select to return to the letter grade system during this same time period. The selection cannot be changed after the first calendar week of classes.
- The cut-off point to obtain a P is C–.
- The instructor will submit only conventional letter grades to the Registrar's Office. This office will then convert the grade to P or F. (An instructor does not know which students are taking a course on a pass/fail basis.


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A PS Audio P5 AC regenerator (that was under evaluation in my two channel audio system) was briefly evaluated with the plasma television in my home theater system. The immediatly brighter, clearer picture made going back to the Power Plant Premier AC regenerator impossible. However, one P5 could not run my entire movie playback setup (TV, Blu-ray player, preamp and three power amplifiers driving six speakers set to large). I thought (hoped) that one P10 would suffice. It was only adequate for watching TV and for watching movies without high dyanamic contrasts. The HT system in movie watching mode put an average 75% load on the P10. This load increased to over 90% for loud scenes or scenes with high low frequency content. For example, on Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith Blu-ray, everything was fine until the fight scene with General Grievous at 21 minutes into the movie. The load on the regenerator jumped from 75% to sustained levels greater than 90% for the entire fight sequence. The P10 shut down at the end of this sequence just after the explosive launch of General Grievous' escape pod. The dialog prior the the fight sequence was at an average 72 dB-C. The fight sequence sound effects were at an average 87dB-C. The explosive launch of General Grievous' escape pod was 95 dB-C.
Figure 1. Top: Former home theater equipment configuration with two Power Plant Premier AC
regenerators. Bottom: Current home theater equipment configuration with PerfectWave P5 and P10
AC regenerators.
I had ordered a Cary Audio Cinema 11a surround sound processor to replace the Sony TA-P9000ES multichannel audio preamplifier and Sony TA-E9000ES audio/video preamp/processor. However, after further consideration of the reliability and customer service issues I have had with two Cary Audio products, I canceled the order.
Figure 2. The plasma TV and Tivo DVR are powered by the P5. The Blu-ray player, preamps and power amps for center,
front and surround speakers are powered by the P10. Each regenerator has plenty of headroom for dynamic peaks: In
movie watching mode, the P5 carries a 44% load and the P10 carries a 54% load.
Video Quality Comparisons of the P5
The following screen shots are from a paused image from a Tivo XL High Definition digital video recorder. The program was a CNN high definition (1080i) news broadcast. The native resolution of the Pioneer Kuro high definition plasma is 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels). The pictures were taken with a Fuji Finepix S9000 9 megapixel digital camera. The camera's image resolution was 3488 x 2616 (9,124,608 pixels). Figures 3, 4, and 5 are reduced-size versions (800 x 669 or 535,200 pixels) of the original screen shots for faster page loading and are 1/17th the size of the original. It is easier to see differences in figures 3-5 and in figures 6-8 if they are downloaded and viewed in succession.
Screen shots were taken with the TV plugged into an ordinary household outlet, with the TV plugged into a Power Plant Premier (PPP) AC regenerator and with the TV plugged into a PerfectWave P5 AC regenerator. In each case, the power cord between the TV and power source was a PS Audio Statement SC. The Power Cord between the AC regenerators and the wall was a PS Audio AC-5. The wall outlet for the AC regenerators was a PS Audio Soloist SE in-wall conditioner, which terminated a dedicated 20 amp AC circuit. The PPP had been in use since 2008. The P5 was new with 100 hours of use.
The image with the PPP was more detailed than that from the wall outlet, but it was also darker, which indicated some current limiting by the PPP. Notice that there was no apparent current limiting with the P5 as the image was equal in brightness to the wall outlet image.
Figure 3. Screen shot of HDTV image with TV plugged into wall outlet.
Figure 4. Screen shot of HDTV image with TV plugged into Power Plant Premier AC regenerator.
Figure 5. Screen shot of HDTV image with TV plugged into PerfectWave P5 AC regenerator.
The cropped images below of the news anchor's left eye provide better insight into picture quality improvements going from the wall outlet to the P5.
Figure 6. Crop of news anchor's left eye from TV plugged into the wall outlet.
Figure 7. Crop of news anchor's left eye from TV plugged into the Power Plant Premier AC regenerator.
Figure 8. Crop of news anchor's left eye from TV plugged into the PerfectWave P5 AC regenerator.
Comparing the PPP cropped image (figure 7) to the wall outlet cropped image (figure 6), lower power line noise resulted in a smoother picture (less pixelation or "blockiness") and less smearing of pixel information. The three studio light reflections above the news anchor's pupil appear as three blobs of light in the wall outlet cropped image. The studio light reflections in the PPP cropped image are much sharper, more detailed and rectangular than the wall outlet image. There is less pixelation in the eyebrow. The curved edge of the iris is smoother. Notice however, that this increased detail comes at the cost of decreased light output. The PPP image is significantly darker than the wall outlet image.
The P5 cropped image has the same level of brightness as the wall outlet cropped image (no evident current limiting) and more color and shadow detail than the PPP cropped image. The curved edge of the iris is smoother than in the PPP image and much smoother than in the wall outlet image. The shapes of the individual bulbs of the studio light panels are more rectangular and the spaces between bulbs are more sharply defined.
The differences in light output, color rendition, clarity and detail among figures 6, 7 and 8 provide insight into why the plasma television picture was much more three dimensional, vivid and lifelike when each and every pixel was not distorted with significant amounts of electrical noise.


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This is the Meta-FAQ for Linux. It is mainly a list of valuable sources of information. Check out these sources if you want to learn more about Linux, or have problems and need help. Lars Wirzenius (firstname.lastname@example.com) wrote the first version of this document, and it is now maintained by Michael K. Johnson (johnsonm@sunsite .unc.edu). Mail him if you have any questions about this document.
NOTE: Filenames in this article are for the tsx-11 .mit.edu ftp site unless otherwise noted. (see below for names of more ftp sites). Files are usually located in similar places on other sites. The names are relative to the directory /pub/linux/ on tsx-ll.
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A collection of common problems and their solutions. Answers many questions faster than the net. Stored on many Linux ftp sites (docs/) and rtfm.mit.edu, the general archive site for all FAQs.
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How do I zoom in to images in the product gallery on my Wix site?
By Wix KnowledgeBase June 6, 2013
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Main Category : Wix Online Store
Sub Category : Managing Your Store Products
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Replied by cts33 July 16, 2014
Is this zoom tool only available in an on line shop product gallery ?
I just standard galleries to view products not buy them and don`t seem to have this option .
Wix Team
Replied by Or Y July 17, 2014
Standard Galleries have the expanded mode window for magnified view. Please review these guidelines for further information.All the best, Or
- Wix Team
Replied by odyvanyc June 22, 2014Deep zoom to product pictures listed
Hi how are you?
I know that you do have zoom in to product pictures if i'm to have online store, but that zoom isn't deep enough. I would like to have it more deeper in, if i can use that word to describe what i mean. Could you please get back to me on that or maybe even give me a call at 347.682.9046 to explain how can i find that out.
Thank you so much,
Replied by urnqueen June 20, 2014Larger product images
I am selling Art Works and want the images to be much larger in the store presentation. How can I accomplish this. The magnifier is not sufficient, and the slide option only shows half the image!
Wix Team
Replied by Kosta June 20, 2014
Please note I have merged your question to the relevant thread. Please refer to the best reply above,
Let us know if you have any questions.Kosta, Customer Solutions.
Replied by urnqueen June 20, 2014
Sorry Guys, it does not solve my problem. I want to see the whole image in a larger format, not just parts of it as is shown with the magnifying glass. Just wondered if you have a different design that allows for this?
One needs to see a painting in the whole to get its effect. The slider design in the product presentation has a larger format but only a part of the full image shows....is it possible to view the whole image at that size???
Wix Team
Replied by Leah June 20, 2014
Unfortunately this isn't possible at the moment.
To read about our feature updates, please click here.
You can also suggest and vote for new features on the Wix wishlist here.
You could add a second gallery to the site with the Expand option.
Please let us know if you need further assistance.Sincerely, Leah Wix Team
- Wix Team
Replied by manhattany May 11, 2014
Thanks for implementing this feature, guys! :)
Wix Team
Replied by CarleyS May 4, 2014
When a visitor selects a product in your Product Gallery, they will see a magnifying glass when they bring their mouse over the image.
Click the image once to show a magnified view of the image. Move the mouse around to magnify different sections of the image. Click the image again to bring back the regular view.
Regular View
Expanded View
Note: The magnifying glass will only appear if the original image is larger than the preview size.- Regards, Carley
Replied by clarksong99 May 2, 2014
zoom seems to be implemented but it shows up randomly in my store gallery. some images zoom and others, of the same resolution, do not. the zoomable images also look more pixelated and show moire type artifacts
Wix Team
Replied by Dean May 2, 2014
The zoom feature has not been released yet.
Please provide us with a screen shot of the problem you are having so we can take a closer look. For instructions on how to take a screenshot, please use this link.
To upload the screenshot, simply click on the "Upload" button and follow the steps.
All the best, Dean - Wix Team
Replied by clarksong99 May 2, 2014
ok, well if you say zoom feature is not released yet, then I won't complain. Never mind and it's not a problem at all. ;)
Wix Team
Replied by Miki- Wix Team May 2, 2014
Please feel free to contact us anytime!
You can read about our feature updates right here!Best regards, Miki- Wix Support Team
- Wix Team
Replied by jef239 May 1, 2014
For me the percentage on zoom on this new zoom feature is fine, I am only viewing from a phone but the issue I see with it is a huge one... I cannot move about the image once it zooms. It just zooms to the middle of the product and that's it... Am I missing something because if not this is the worst Zoom feature I have ever seen.
Replied by thefoodgoddess May 1, 2014
I believe you have enough "VOTES" now do something that matters for your customers. Your anniversary gifts, while are sweet, are not what we need. Zooming in a little bit is not what we need. Perhaps hiring a competent programer will push this to the top of the NEED LIST We do not need any more templates!!!!
Wix Team
Replied by Marceline May 1, 2014
I am sorry to hear about the inconvenience you are experiencing. We take your requests seriously and try out very best to deploy this feature as soon as possible. Currently we cannot provide a specific ETA, although every vote has its effect.
Thank you for voting.Best regards, WIX Team.
Replied by thefoodgoddess May 1, 2014
Please stop answering these posts and get busy making what should already be in place happen. I am at a stand still with my site until you have something better than your lame "ZOOM"
DO not take up anymore of my time answering posts ...just fix it already
- Wix Team
Replied by si5408 May 1, 2014
Well Done Team WIX.
I guess this is stage one of the ZOOM and there is more to follow right? Its a 125% zoom and we really need to get close to the product so a 150% or even 200% option would be good.
Suggest to fellow WIXers as a work about for the moment taking closer images of product and putting multiple product shots uo.
Its not perfect but it's a start.
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Federal and Private Loans for Students at Gwynedd Mercy University
Loans are regarded as self-help and are made directly to students enabling them to pay a portion of their education with future earnings. Several types of loans are available to qualified students in all four years of study.
Gwynedd Mercy University participates in both the Federal Perkins Loan and Federal Nursing Student Loan programs. Through these, the University provides long-term, low-interest loans to students who demonstrate financial need. The loans are interest free during the student's enrollment at Gwynedd-Mercy and can be repaid over a 10-year period that begins nine months after graduation or termination of studies.
Under certain federally-mandated and approved conditions, borrowers may arrange to defer loan repayment and/or qualify to have loans cancelled in whole or part. Borrowers should note both deferment and cancellation provisions when negotiating the loans.
Loan amounts offered to students are contingent on adequate federal funding of the programs.
REMINDER: A loan is a serious responsibility and obligation. Students should exercise discretion when borrowing money for school. The full amount borrowed plus all accrued interest must be repaid whether or not the student borrower completes his/her program of study. Transcripts will not be released for any student whose file reflects default on repayment of a student loan.
Federal Perkins Loan
The Perkins Loan is a federal aid program which provides loans to eligible students on the basis of exceptional need and academic proficiency. A maximum of $3,000 may be borrowed annually to an aggregate of $15,000 during undergraduate enrollment.
Repayment begins nine months after graduation or termination of studies and borrowers are allowed 10 years to repay the loan. During the repayment period, 5% interest is charged on the unpaid balance of the loan principal.
Nursing Student Loan (NSL)
The Nursing Student Loan is a federal aid program which provides loans to eligible nursing students on the basis of financial need and academic proficiency. A maximum of $3,300 may be borrowed for each of the freshman and sophomore years and $5,200 for each of the junior and senior years to an aggregate of $17,000 during undergraduate enrollment.
Repayment begins nine months after graduation or termination of studies and borrowers are allowed 10 years to repay the loan. During the repayment period, 5% interest is charged on the unpaid balance of the loan principal.
Federal Direct Student Loan Program
The Subsidized Federal Direct Loan program provides annual loans up to $3,500 for freshmen, $4,500 for sophomores, $5,500 for junior and seniors, and $8500 for graduate students to an aggregate of $23,000 for undergraduate study and $65,500 for graduate study (including any undergraduate Federal Direct or Stafford Loans). All applicants must demonstrate need for the Subsidized Direct Loan.
For eligible students, the Federal Direct Loan will be Subsidized, that is, the Federal Government will pay applicable interest during the student's enrollment and the six-month grace period. The interest rate is variable but may not exceed 6.8%.
Repayment begins six months after graduation or termination of studies and borrowers are allowed 10 years to repay the loan. All Federal Direct Loan applications should be completed at www.studentloans.gov .
PLEASE NOTE: For your application to be considered "complete" you must have:
- Filed a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov for the current academic year
- Been awarded a Federal Direct Loan from the University as part of your financial aid award
- Completed Entrance Counseling at www.studentloans.gov
- Completed a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at www.studentloans.gov
Students who do not qualify for the federal interest subsidy because they do not meet the federal financial need analysis standards, are eligible to borrow through the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan Program.
The Unsubsidized loan can be issued for the full amount of eligibility or in combination with a Subsidized Federal Direct Loan. However, on any portion of the Unsubsidized loan, interest must be paid by the student, at the current rate, while the student is enrolled in school.
Otherwise, all terms and conditions of the loans under the Subsidized Federal Direct Loan program apply to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans.
Students who meet the federal requirements for independent student status may be eligible to receive additional funding through the unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan Program.
Total Direct Loan borrowing (including Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans) may not exceed the following annual maximums:
- Dependent Student: Maximum Annual Direct Loan Amounts
Freshman $5,500
Sophomore $6,500
Junior and Senior $7,500
- Independent Student: Maximum Annual Direct Loan Amounts
Freshman $9,500
Sophomore $10,500
Junior and Senior $12,500
Graduate level $20,500
*Independent undergraduate aggregate is $46,000.
Federal PLUS Loan
The Federal PLUS Loan is a program through which a parent may borrow on behalf of a dependent student if the parent is determined to have a satisfactory credit history. The amount of the PLUS loan may not exceed cost of attendance minus any estimated financial assistance the student has or may receive during the period of enrollment. The interest rate on the Federal PLUS Loan is 7.9%. Interest begins to accrue and repayment begins upon disbursement of the loan. Applications should be completed at www.studentloans.gov . Graduate students who have maxed out on their Direct Loan may also borrow through the Plus Loan Program and can apply at the same website.
Alternative Loans
In addition to the Federal Loan Program, a student and/or credit-worthy co-signer may borrow funds not to exceed the student's Cost of Attendance. Private/Alternative loans have different fee and rate structures.
For more information on alternative student loans go to:
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When your child is diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder, you want expert medical care. You also need the support of family, friends and a compassionate healthcare team. The Cancer and Blood Disorders program at Children's works with your primary doctor to provide the best care possible with as much care as possible close to home.
In addition to our Minneapolis and St. Paul locations, our physicians see patients in outreach clinics in St. Cloud and Hudson, WI, through our Care Closer to Home program. Staff from our inpatient unit, outpatient unit and infusion center are closely linked to provide the best care for your child wherever they are. We also work closely with homecare services to provide care at home if needed.
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The Care Closer to Home program nurtures partnerships between referring providers in your community and Children's blood disorders and cancer experts and helps families receive care closer to home when possible. The program allows our board-certified hematology/oncology physicians to see patients at outreach clinics, including St. Cloud and Hudson.
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If you are a family member looking for a Children's hematologist/oncologist or wanting to make an appointment, call 612-813-5940.
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